News for 'Prakash Sharma'

BJP delegation visits violence-hit Nuh, AAP team stopped

BJP delegation visits violence-hit Nuh, AAP team stopped

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

A BJP delegation arrived in Nuh on Wednesday to meet administrative officials and take stock of the situation in the violence-struck district, even as a delegation by AAP was stopped on its way to the district.

Seen Priyanka in Chashma?

Seen Priyanka in Chashma?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

Are Modi, Shah Planning Operation Bihar?

Are Modi, Shah Planning Operation Bihar?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The Janata Dal-United-Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress government will face a confidence vote in the Bihar assembly on Wednesday, August 24, next, and it is quite likely that the BJP will do all it can to defeat the trust vote.

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

After Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon, the Congress on Wednesday said it is a collective success of every Indian and ISRO's achievement reflects a saga of continuity and is truly fantastic.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners incorporating key amendments like retaining their status at par with Supreme Court judges, upgrading the search committee and inserting a new clause to protect them from court cases while discharging their official duties.

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Indian squad is packed with quality players but either wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have found place in the home team's line-up, reckons 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.

5-judge SC bench to hear pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 on July 11

5-judge SC bench to hear pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 on July 11

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Several petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate the provisions of Article 370 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which split J-K into two Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh were referred to a constitution bench in 2019.

Meet The Style Icons Of Bollywood

Meet The Style Icons Of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The first ever Bollywood Hungama Style Icons awards were held in Mumbai on March 24, and Bollywood's glamour stars looked gorgeous as they walked down the purple carpet.

Prophet row: HC asks Bengal govt to call in CAPFs if protests go out control

Prophet row: HC asks Bengal govt to call in CAPFs if protests go out control

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Calcutta high court on Thursday directed the West Bengal government to take all possible steps to ensure that no violence takes place during any protest over the controversial remarks made against Prophet Muhammad by now-sacked Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

When Modi Met Former PM

When Modi Met Former PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 13.

Vasundhara Raje Stares At Bleak Political Future

Vasundhara Raje Stares At Bleak Political Future

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Through gestures and decisions, the BJP high command has signalled that Raje may not be the lead actor but rather play a supporting role in a high-stakes election in its stamping ground.

He Made Amitabh Sing For The First Time

He Made Amitabh Sing For The First Time

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'But some like Rakesh leave an imprint that is hard to remove or forget...'

Ananya-Bhumi Party With Katrina

Ananya-Bhumi Party With Katrina

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Producer Krishnan Kumar's Diwali party -- with its huge turnout -- seemed to be the biggest of the season.

I-B Minister Javadekar criticises 'TRP-centric' journalism

I-B Minister Javadekar criticises 'TRP-centric' journalism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

He also asserted that the freedom of press has to be preserved at any cost in a democracy but media should remember that freedom comes with responsibility.

WFI polls: Brij Bhushan to announce his candidates on Monday

WFI polls: Brij Bhushan to announce his candidates on Monday

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Monday is the last date for filing nominations.

Mithila Turns On The CHARM

Mithila Turns On The CHARM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Aditi opts for stripes... Priyanka likes pink... Khushboo goes green...

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

BJP changes strategy in MP, puts focus on lost seats

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In its first list for the upcoming assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the ruling BJP has focused on seats it lost in 2018 and some of them even in 2013, and has reposed faith in 14 candidates, including three former ministers, who lost last time.

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Season two once again goes for dramatic overkill despite the spine-chilling gravity of the true events it is based on, observes Mayur Sanap.

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The appointments holds significance as a large number of senior leaders, who had no organisational post currently, have now been given new responsibilities.

'No leader can match up to Modi'

'No leader can match up to Modi'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal can be the game changers of 2024.'

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'The entire electorate of Wayanad is joyful. Rahulji is with us and we are with him wherever he is.'

Why Gehlot Called Pilot 'Gaddar'

Why Gehlot Called Pilot 'Gaddar'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

What provoked Ashok Gehlot's belligerence was Sachin Pilot's participation in the Bharat Jodo Yatra with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in Madhya Pradesh. Gehlot was also aware that Rajasthan assembly Speaker C P Joshi had met Rahul in Maharashtra.

Armed cargo ships along India's coast pose security threat

Armed cargo ships along India's coast pose security threat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Commercial ships with armed men on board, which navigate along India's territorial waters, pose a threat to the country's security, a senior Coast Guard official said on Thursday.

Mukesh Ambani, wife Nita top list of power couples

Mukesh Ambani, wife Nita top list of power couples

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani topped a list of power couples dominated by celebrity pairs from Bollywood, according to the annual survey results released by the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB) in Mumbai on Wednesday. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone followed the Ambanis at No 2, and Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma occupied the third position. Five other couples from the corporate world made it to the list - Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty at 10th, Adar and Natasha Poonawala (Serum Institute) at 11th, Azim and Yasmeen Premji (Wipro) at 16th, Anand and Anuradha Mahindra (Mahindra Group) at 19th, and Kumar Mangalam and Neerja Birla (Aditya Birla Group) at 20th position.

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Former district panchayat member Prem Yadav, 50, was attacked with sharp edged weapons and killed by his rival Satyaprakash Dubey and his family when he went to the latter's house. In retaliation, Yadav's supporters from Abhaipur attacked Dubey's house and killed Dubey and four of his family.

Opposition leaders unlikely to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in UP

Opposition leaders unlikely to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in UP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

SP president Akhilesh Yadav and ally RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary are unlikely to participate in the Yatra due to "preoccupation" with their party programmes, their party leaders said.

Friday prayers pass off peacefully amid tight security in UP

Friday prayers pass off peacefully amid tight security in UP

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

In Kanpur, that witnessed stone pelting and violence on June 3, people from the Muslim community participated in the prayers in all major mosques while the police personnel remained on alert.

Top opposition leaders to share dais at Haryana rally

Top opposition leaders to share dais at Haryana rally

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Several prominent opposition leaders including Nationalist Congress Party's Sharad Pawar, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah will share the dais at a rally being organised by Indian National Lok Dal in Haryana's Fatehabad on Sunday.

7 killed in Rajasthan's monsoon fury as rains lash 14 districts

7 killed in Rajasthan's monsoon fury as rains lash 14 districts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Intense monsoon rains brought normal life to a standstill in several parts of eastern and central Rajasthan, flooding out roads, rail tracks, low-lying residential areas and hospitals and claiming seven lives since Sunday night.

Vyapam scam: CBI conducts searches at 40 places in UP, MP

Vyapam scam: CBI conducts searches at 40 places in UP, MP

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The searches spanned across Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Rewa, Jabalpur, Lucknow and Allahabad among other cities, CBI sources said.

SAD leader Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal, brother join BJP; hail Modi

SAD leader Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal, brother join BJP; hail Modi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Atwal is the son of Charanjit Singh Atwal, who was the deputy speaker of the 14th Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2009 and also served as the speaker of the Punjab assembly in the past.

UP civic polls: Stage set for counting of votes at 353 centres on Saturday

UP civic polls: Stage set for counting of votes at 353 centres on Saturday

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Officials said most of the preparations are complete and the counting will start at 8 am on Saturday.

SG refuses nod to contempt case against Swara Bhasker

SG refuses nod to contempt case against Swara Bhasker

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Considering the fact that the Attorney General for India has already declined to grant his consent in the present matter for the reasons detailed in the said letter...the present request made to me is misconceived,' Mehta said in his letter addressed to lawyer Anuj Saxena.

'BJP is beatable in Gujarat'

'BJP is beatable in Gujarat'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'Modi is imposing himself as the face of Gujarat to send a message that people should not forget that a Gujarati is prime minister.'

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The attacker, identified as Ved Prakash, was detained by police, which quizzed him.

Delimitation panel begins interaction with public, civil society in Jammu

Delimitation panel begins interaction with public, civil society in Jammu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

It has met 20 such delegations and members of the public from Ramban, Rajouri, Poonch, Kishtwar, Kathua and Doda districts.

'We did not allow the enemy to sleep'

'We did not allow the enemy to sleep'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'Before going to battle, Captain Anuj Nayyar gave me the engagement ring and photograph of his fiance.' 'I told him, "Why don't you keep it? It will motivate you to fight'.' 'He said he did not want the photograph to fall in the dirty hands of the enemy.' 'I wondered why he was giving it to me. Did he feel he would not return?'

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The Congress and the Left parties have not only extended support to the Samajwadi Party candidate but are also campaigning for him, in accordance with the spirit of the new opposition togetherness ahead of next year's general election.