News for 'R Chandrashekhar'

ED records Nora Fatehi's statement in money laundering case

ED records Nora Fatehi's statement in money laundering case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Sources said the actor will be questioned about some more issues related to Chandrashekhar.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez quizzed in conman case

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez quizzed in conman case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The actor was accompanied by Pinki Irani who allegedly introduced her to Chandrashekhar, a senior police officer said.

5 hrs, 30 questions: Actress Nora Fatehi grilled in conman case

5 hrs, 30 questions: Actress Nora Fatehi grilled in conman case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi was on Thursday questioned for nearly five hours by Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing for investigation in connection with an extortion case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, officials said.

SC pulls up Sukesh for repeatedly filing pleas from jail

SC pulls up Sukesh for repeatedly filing pleas from jail

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed unhappiness over alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar repeatedly filling pleas, saying "affordability" is no reason to file multiple petitions.

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A video had surfaced on social media which purportedly showed SP leader Mukesh Siddharth making the controversial statement.

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad injured in gun attack in UP

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad injured in gun attack in UP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The officer added the Saharanpur police has also reached out to its counterpart in adjoining districts to seek their support in the effort to nab the attackers.

Why BJP hasn't named Maharashtra candidates so far

Why BJP hasn't named Maharashtra candidates so far

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The seat-sharing issue is being discussed with the central leadership, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule told PTI.

'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'

'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'In Western UP, last time a lot of Dalits voted for the BJP.' 'This time, there is a rethink among Dalits about the extent of their support for the BJP.'

Suspension of 14 Oppn MPs revoked day before budget session

Suspension of 14 Oppn MPs revoked day before budget session

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha committees had recommended that their suspension be withdrawn after they expressed regret for their conduct during the Winter session when their relentless protests prompted the Chairs to take action.

Navneet Rana's candidature invites wrath of BJP allies

Navneet Rana's candidature invites wrath of BJP allies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Rana, who currently represents the Amravati Lok Sabha seat, joined the ruling BJP at the party's state unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's residence in Nagpur along with her supporters late Wednesday night.

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

BJP president J P Nadda was safely evacuated from a Lord Ganesh pandal in Pune where a fire broke out when he was offering prayers along with the party's Maharashtra unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday evening, the police said.

Probe from where Mahua logged into her LS account: BJP MP

Probe from where Mahua logged into her LS account: BJP MP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, who wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accusing Trinamool Congress's Mahua Moitra of taking 'bribes' from a businessman to ask questions in Parliament, has also written to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging him to investigate the IP addresses of her log-in credentials for the House.

Jacqueline overlooked Sukesh's criminal past and continued fin deals: ED

Jacqueline overlooked Sukesh's criminal past and continued fin deals: ED

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The charge sheet also claimed Fernandez consciously chose to overlook Chandrashekhar's criminal past and continued to indulge in financial transactions with him and both were working in collusion.

DG (prisons) transferred from Tihar after Sukesh's Rs 10 cr extortion charge

DG (prisons) transferred from Tihar after Sukesh's Rs 10 cr extortion charge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Director General (prisons) Sandeep Goel has been transferred from Tihar Jail in New Delhi, days after jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar alleged the extortion of Rs 10 crore for protection in prison.

Jailed conman Sukesh alleges AAP's Jain extorted Rs 10 cr from him

Jailed conman Sukesh alleges AAP's Jain extorted Rs 10 cr from him

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has written to the Delhi lieutenant governor alleging that Aam Aadmi Party leader Satyendar Jain 'extorted' Rs 10 crore from him in 2019 to ensure his safety in prison, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

Alleged conman Sukesh's aide Pinky Irani in police custody in extortion case

Alleged conman Sukesh's aide Pinky Irani in police custody in extortion case

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Delhi police spokesperson Suman Nalwa said that Irani, a resident of Mumbai, has joined the investigation at the economic offence wing office.

Cops recreate conman Sukesh's meetings with Nikki Tamboli, Sofia Singh in Tihar

Cops recreate conman Sukesh's meetings with Nikki Tamboli, Sofia Singh in Tihar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The police said ever since Chandrasherkar has been jailed, the prison had become a hub of illegal activities which he carried out with the help of jail officials.

Golden Boys! Satwik-Chirag bag Asiad badminton gold!

Golden Boys! Satwik-Chirag bag Asiad badminton gold!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty earned India's first-ever badminton gold medal at the Asian Games

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 68 members

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 68 members

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Fondly remembering the contribution of retiring members from the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said the wisdom shared by them would be greatly missed and their departure would leave a void.

Jacqueline Fernandez appears in court in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Jacqueline Fernandez appears in court in Rs 200 cr fraud case

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Monday arrived at the Patiala House court in the national capital in connection with the Rs 200 crores money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.

AAP alleges misbehaviour by cop as Sisodia denied bail

AAP alleges misbehaviour by cop as Sisodia denied bail

Rediff.com23 May 2023

"Modi has become very arrogant," the former deputy chief minister charged.

The Soldier Who Died On Siachen In 1984

The Soldier Who Died On Siachen In 1984

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Indian Army personnel in Leh, August 17, 2022, carry the mortal remains of Lance Naik Chandrashekhar Harbola, who died during Operation Meghdoot on the Siachen Glacier in 1984.

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.

Congress bucks cross-voting, elects 3 from Karnataka

Congress bucks cross-voting, elects 3 from Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Five candidates were in the fray for the four seats in the elections, including Janata Dal-Secular contestant D Kupendra Reddy.

Maha BJP sparks buzz with Fadnavis' 'I'll return' video; deletes later

Maha BJP sparks buzz with Fadnavis' 'I'll return' video; deletes later

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday posted a four-year-old video of its leader and former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing that he will return to helm the state, prompting speculation in political circles.

Exit polls: Edge for Cong in Chhattisgarh, T'gana; BJP ahead in MP, Raj

Exit polls: Edge for Cong in Chhattisgarh, T'gana; BJP ahead in MP, Raj

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

In Telangana, the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi has been in power since 10 years and in Mizoram, the MNF is in government.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

'Congress Is Not Ready For A Fight'

'Congress Is Not Ready For A Fight'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'If you fight you win, if you don't fight, how will you win?'

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

Delhi police has over 100 questions for Jacqueline Fernandez

Delhi police has over 100 questions for Jacqueline Fernandez

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Delhi police has prepared a list of 100 odd questions that actor Jacqueline Fernandez has been asked to answer in the alleged Rs 200 crore scam.

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Not just LS, RS too to see polls to 68 seats this year

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sixty-eight Rajya Sabha members, including nine Union ministers, are completing their tenure this year, triggering a race of sorts among leaders across political parties to eye a six-year term in the Upper House of Parliament.

Maha BJP chief: Sharad Pawar was ready to form govt with us, but...

Maha BJP chief: Sharad Pawar was ready to form govt with us, but...

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed on Wednesday that Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar was willing to form an alliance with the BJP in 2019, but with a rider that Devendra Fadnavis should not be made chief minister.

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

With the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good biopic of a personality like Savarkar could be made. But this film is lost in polemics, as is the case with almost every biopic and period drama today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

'New political journey': Ashok Chavan joins BJP

'New political journey': Ashok Chavan joins BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai on Tuesday, a day after quitting the Congress.

Shiv Sena man shot by BJP MLA critical; Oppn guns for Shinde

Shiv Sena man shot by BJP MLA critical; Oppn guns for Shinde

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The BJP MLA alleged that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is "trying to create a kingdom of criminals in Maharashtra".

Jacqueline Fernandes's Rs 7cr assets attached over conman links

Jacqueline Fernandes's Rs 7cr assets attached over conman links

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It is alleged that Chandrashekhar to purchase gifts for Fernandez used illegal money, extorted by cheating high-profile people including former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh's wife Aditi Singh.

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The chargesheet was filed by the agency early this month before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in New Delhi and the Enforcement Directorate named Chandrashekhar, his wife Leena Maria Paul and six others in it.