News for 'R Chandrashekhar'

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Although the authorities had maintained till the last minute that Mevani and his supporters did not have permission to hold the event, it seems the rally organisers and Delhi Police reached a compromise later.

Aryan Episode Won't Affect Brand SRK

Aryan Episode Won't Affect Brand SRK

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

SRK's persona and brand power has been built over nearly 30 years of public acclaim and love. Brands perhaps believe that his troubles are transitory and that as a human brand he has long legs capable of striding over controversies, explains ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Absconding ex-Bihar minister surrenders

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Absconding ex-Bihar minister surrenders

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Verma reached the court of the additional chief judicial magistrate Prabhat Trivedi in an auto rickshaw.

Bhim Army chief arrested after clashes over temple

Bhim Army chief arrested after clashes over temple

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The protest by Dalits against the demolition of a Ravidas temple in the Tughlakabad area of Delhi turned violent on Wednesday night, leaving several people, including policemen, injured.

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Manikarnika actor, known for provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of debate -- and ire -- with politicians across the spectrum, including Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi, among the host of social media users and others who reacted with outrage for her comments at an event on Wednesday evening.

Dalits protest Saharanpur violence at Jantar Mantar

Dalits protest Saharanpur violence at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The protesters demanded that cases be registered against those who had perpetrated violence against Dalits on May 9. They also demanded that the affected families be awarded a compensation of Rs 10 lakh.

TRS chief meets PM; party considering merger, alliance options

TRS chief meets PM; party considering merger, alliance options

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Telangana Rashtra Samithi chief K Chandrashekhar Rao along with a delegation met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to thank him for getting the Telangana Bill passed in Parliament and also discussed issues related to the new state.

Bajrang Dal activists among 7 booked for 'attacking' Dalits

Bajrang Dal activists among 7 booked for 'attacking' Dalits

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The alleged attack has come to light amid furore over the assault on Dalits in Gujarat's Una for allegedly skinning a cow.

'BJP using Modi-Yogi as Ram-Lakshman jodi'

'BJP using Modi-Yogi as Ram-Lakshman jodi'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'Both Modi and Yogi are contesting this election together.' 'Both bring their individual strengths to BJP in UP.'

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

'70 years back, Dalits used to be abused, scolded, slapped, but killing a Dalit was rare because a Dalit was somebody's property.' 'Now that they are free, they are facing violent attacks.'

Naidu invites KCR for his swearing-in

Naidu invites KCR for his swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Andhra Pradesh chief minister-elect Chandrababu Naidu has personally invited Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao for his swearingp-in ceremony on June 8, although the TRS chief didn't invite Naidu for his oath taking ceremony on Monday.

Bihar police says ex-minister Manju Verma untraceable; SC expresses shock

Bihar police says ex-minister Manju Verma untraceable; SC expresses shock

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

"That is fantastic. A (former) cabinet minister is not traceable. Fantastic. How could it happen that a (former) cabinet minister is not traceable and nobody knows where she is? Do you realise the seriousness of this? You have to explain to us how a (former) cabinet minister is not traceable," the bench said.

Why this MP rejected the salary hike

Why this MP rejected the salary hike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

'I could not get myself to accept a 300 per cent salary hike when armed forces veterans are forced to take to streets demanding equitable treatment for their pension,' says Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar.

10 things that can prevent future scams

10 things that can prevent future scams

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

The only permanent way for us to stop scams is to work on both prevention and deterrence.

BJP in Kerala promises to protect Sabarimala traditions

BJP in Kerala promises to protect Sabarimala traditions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party lined up several promises, including a legislation to protect traditions of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and a law against "love jihad", while assuring employment for at least one person from each family and free laptops to high school students, in its manifesto for the assembly polls unveiled in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

Violence in Delhi: SC to hear plea by ex-CIC on Wednesday

Violence in Delhi: SC to hear plea by ex-CIC on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

In the application, Habibullah, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and social activist Bahadur Abbas Naqvi have also sought direction to authorities to ensure safety of women sitting on protest against the CAA at Shaheen Bagh and other places in the national capital.

The government, like the British, sees Indians as a nuisance

The government, like the British, sees Indians as a nuisance

Rediff.com13 May 2018

'Till we are able to understand this reality of what is happening to our fellow citizens today in 2018, it would be hypocrisy to continue to teach in our textbooks about the great atrocity of 1919,' argues Aakar Patel.

CWG: Srikanth leads India to badminton team event semis

CWG: Srikanth leads India to badminton team event semis

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

India's shuttlers made it to the mixed team semi-finals after a resounding 3-0 victory over Mauritus at the Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

Trump's visa reforms are not even protecting American workers: Nasscom

Trump's visa reforms are not even protecting American workers: Nasscom

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

From the perspective of an American worker who is being displaced it does not make a difference whether he is displaced by a visa-dependent company or a non-visa-dependent company or a 50-50 company or whatever: Nasscom president.

'When BJP is on back foot, it brings in Dawood'

'When BJP is on back foot, it brings in Dawood'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'Shouldn't our investigation agencies be fiercely independent and conduct fair investigations, show some spine and say no to such witch hunting?' 'That they will not be cowed down by what the Centre wants them to do.'

Second suspect arrested in Ajmer blast case

Second suspect arrested in Ajmer blast case

Rediff.com1 May 2010

"Chandrashekhar, who is suspected to be a key member of the terror module involved in the blast in which three persons were killed, was arrested on Friday from Shajapur," ATS sources said in Jaipur on Saturday.

'Aindrita Ray's allegations against me are untrue'

'Aindrita Ray's allegations against me are untrue'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

After Aindrita Ray's shocking revelation of alleged abuse at the hands of Kannada director and writer Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar during a film shoot, it is now the turn of the filmmaker to clear the air.

Kannada actress Aindrita Ray slapped

Kannada actress Aindrita Ray slapped

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

The numero uno actress of the Kannada film industry speaks up about the shocking treatment meted out to her by her director on the sets of Nooru Janmakkoo.

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

'There was no one like Bishan paaji'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'I have seen Bishan paaji get worked up when he felt the game was losing its character because of some individual.'

Does Ravan make Modi-Shah-Yogi nervous?

Does Ravan make Modi-Shah-Yogi nervous?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'There are around 400 Lok Sabha constituencies where Dalits and Muslims combined constitute 30% of the electorate.' 'Also, 90% to 95% of Dalits and Muslims go out and vote.' 'So, if they are come together, they become significant electorally.'

TRS to suspend MP Vijayashanthi for anti-party activities

TRS to suspend MP Vijayashanthi for anti-party activities

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Telangana Rashtra Samithi has decided to suspend its member of Parliament from Medak, M Vijayashanthi for indulging in anti-party activities.

US visas: Discriminatory action worries Nasscom

US visas: Discriminatory action worries Nasscom

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Earlier in the year, Modi government had moved WTO against the US imposing higher fee for applicants seeking two categories of non-immigrant temporary working visas

Mamata, KCR skip Niti Aayog meet

Mamata, KCR skip Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Sources said the Telangana chief minister was busy with preparations for the launch of his ambitious Rs 80,000 crore Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project that would end water woes in the state, while in a letter to Modi, the West Bengal chief minister had expressed her inability to attend the Niti Aayog meeting on June 15, saying it is "fruitless" as the body has no financial powers to support state plans.

POTA, Ah'bad blasts accused on hunger strike

POTA, Ah'bad blasts accused on hunger strike

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Trouble is brewing in Sabarmati jail in Gujarat, where over 70 per cent of the inmates have gone on a hunger strike, to protest the alleged atrocities by the jail authorities.A public interest litigation, filed by the Jan Sangharsh Manch at the Gujarat high court, has sought the removal of Jail Superintendent V Chandrashekhar.The PIL, filed on behalf of several prisoners, alleges that Chandrashekhar committed several atrocities.

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

'Priyanka's guards opened gates without seeing who was in car'

'Priyanka's guards opened gates without seeing who was in car'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

"We only went there once and saw such negligence. This is unacceptable."

Uddhav will take a decision on Deshmukh's fate: Pawar

Uddhav will take a decision on Deshmukh's fate: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

NCP president Sharad Pawar said Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will decide the fate of Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, who is facing corruption allegations by former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh.

Pawar trying to save Maha govt, says Fadnavis

Pawar trying to save Maha govt, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar was trying to save the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in view of allegations of corruption levelled by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Yogi govt cancels 15 holidays on VIPs' birth, death anniversaries

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Most of the holidays had been declared by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party governments apparently to keep certain sections of the society in good humour, often with an eye on the vote bank.

Didi to Modi: 'Khela Hobe'

Didi to Modi: 'Khela Hobe'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Didi embarks on her new mission: To unite the Opposition to take on Modi in the Lok Sabha elections of 2024, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

How much does it cost to print Rs 500 and Rs 2000 notes?

How much does it cost to print Rs 500 and Rs 2000 notes?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Both denominations are printed at the old rates

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The journey for 24-year-old Akash Anand would be much tougher, because dynastic succession goes against the grain of Dalit politics that B R Ambedkar founded.

TCS, Infosys say they are fully compliant with visa rules

TCS, Infosys say they are fully compliant with visa rules

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa, which allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in speciality occupations

Ignoring my nomination a conspiracy by Maha BJP: Khadse

Ignoring my nomination a conspiracy by Maha BJP: Khadse

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The BJP has been keeping Khadse at the arm's length since 2016 when he was made to resign as a minister in the then BJP government headed by Devendra Fadnavis over allegations of corruption.