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Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Anees Bazmee's Mad, MAD, World

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is going full throttle with its creeps and cackle, which marks the addition of Madhuri Dixit and re-entry of the OG Manjulika, Vidya Balan.

CBI seeks permission to conduct polygraph test on Raja Bhaiya

CBI seeks permission to conduct polygraph test on Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday moved an application in a special court in Lucknow, seeking permission to conduct lie detection test on former minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya in connection with killing of Kunda Deputy Superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq.

Voters Arrive Via Boat To Cast Votes

Voters Arrive Via Boat To Cast Votes

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The second phase of the Lok Sabha election ended on Friday, April 26, 2024, for 88 seats across 13 states.

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Congress appeared to have bounced back in the state's political landscape after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of the AAP in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls.

Can Hema Malini Charm Mathura Again?

Can Hema Malini Charm Mathura Again?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Hema Malini is a rare Bharatiya Janata Party star politician who has been asked to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election for a third time.

Raja appointed Dy Chef-de-Mission for Olympic

Raja appointed Dy Chef-de-Mission for Olympic

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Indian Boxing Federation's Secretary General Brig P K Muralidharan Raja will be the deputy Chef-de-Mission of the country's contingent in this year's London Olympics after being nominated for the job by IOA.

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The court said a 'scam was created when there was none'.

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Opposition MPs in the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to protest its chairperson Jagdambika Pal's alleged 'unilateral' decisions and attempts to 'bulldoze' proceedings, indicating that they may disassociate themselves from the panel.

Special court lets off Raja Bhaiya

Special court lets off Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

All charges under the Gangsters Act have been removed.

The chargesheet that nails Raja and Co

The chargesheet that nails Raja and Co

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Rediff.com has in its possession a copy of the CBI chargesheet.

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

On Govinda's 60th birthday on December 21, Subhash K Jha looks back at his top 10 songs.

Allahabad: HC stays Raja Bhaiya's arrest

Allahabad: HC stays Raja Bhaiya's arrest

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

An FIR was registered at Hazratganj police station on December 29, 2007, charging the minister in the previous Samajwadi Party government with securing three arms licences by showing his Lucknow address and hiding the one in his native Pratapgarh.In his affidavit, the MLA stated that he was not involved in any criminal cases, but the police said that 41 cases were registered against him.

Judicial custody of Raja Bhaiya extended

Judicial custody of Raja Bhaiya extended

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

The judicial custody of Independent member of Legislative Assembly Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, Samajwadi Party member of Parliament Shailendra Kumar, member of Legislative Council Akshay Pratap Singh alias Gopalji, MLA Vinod Saroj and seven others was extended on Saturday by 14 days by a local court in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

Date Night For Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth

Date Night For Aditi Rao Hydari-Siddharth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

It was raining stars at the wedding reception of Aamir Khan's only daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare, as the proud father invited *everyone* from the film industry.

Key contests to watch for, from Rae Bareli to Thiruvananthapuram

Key contests to watch for, from Rae Bareli to Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

A number of high-profile electoral battles, starring veterans and debutants, formidable opponents and unlikely contestants, feature in Tuesday's outcome.

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

They will fawn over a prize catch who has brought a rich dowry of Gwalior-Chambal politicians. But in the end, all BJP members are prajas of Amit Shah and Narendra Modi, notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Judge Saini singles out Nair, Chatterjee in Dr Singh's PMO

Judge Saini singles out Nair, Chatterjee in Dr Singh's PMO

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

'The question is: Who misrepresented the facts to the then PM? It was not A Raja but Pulok Chatterjee, in consultation with T K A Nair, as he had suppressed the most relevant and controversial part of the letter of A Raja from the then Prime Minister,' says the special CBI judge in his 2G spectrum case verdict.

Review: Raja Natwarlal lacks directorial finesse

Review: Raja Natwarlal lacks directorial finesse

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Raja Natwarlal has some smarts but tragically lacks the skill or the sleight-of-hand, feels Raja Sen

MP Cong worker's death: Digvijaya ends protest

MP Cong worker's death: Digvijaya ends protest

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday ended his sit-in protest outside Khajuraho police station in Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh against the death of a party worker during assembly polls held on November 17.

Telecom licences: Raja denies charges

Telecom licences: Raja denies charges

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Telecom minister A Raja on Tuesday said he followed the same procedures as his predecessors in awarding licences and allotting spectrum and decisions were taken in conformity with the opinion of the top law officer.

Review: Raja Natwarlal's music grows on you slowly

Review: Raja Natwarlal's music grows on you slowly

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Since debutant Yuvan Shankar Raja brings in a new sound with this album, he deserves a few hearings.

Raja Bhaiyya meets on Mulayam, fuels speculation on re-induction

Raja Bhaiyya meets on Mulayam, fuels speculation on re-induction

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation gave a clean chit to independent MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya in Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haq's murder case, the former Uttar Pradesh minister met Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav fuelling speculations about his re-induction as minister in the government.

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Singh alleged that the administration was harassing him to prove that the child was legal.

2G: Was Raja following NDA policy? No says, Shourie

2G: Was Raja following NDA policy? No says, Shourie

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Former telecom minister Arun Shourie agreed with A Raja that the latter had discussed the 2G spectrum issue with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and then finance minister P Chidambaram before going ahead, but refuted his claim of following the National Democratic Alliance policy.

Corporate rivalry affecting govt decisions: Raja

Corporate rivalry affecting govt decisions: Raja

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited had invited bids to add 93 million GSM lines about two years ago and one of the leading vendor Nokia-Siemens Network was disqualified on technical issues and since then the PSU has not been able to place the orders because of various reasons including legal battles.

Will Rahul Gandhi choose Wayanad over Rae Bareli?

Will Rahul Gandhi choose Wayanad over Rae Bareli?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, where Rahul Gandhi won for the second time in a row, comprises three assembly constituencies each in the tribal district of Wayanad and the Muslim-dominated Malappuram, as well as one in Kozhikode district where Christians hold a significant vote base.

Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh passes away

Former Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh passes away

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The veteran leader breathed his last at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla at 3.40 am, senior medical superintendent Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Dr. Janak Raj said.

Lead margin less than third placed candidate's votes in many seats

Lead margin less than third placed candidate's votes in many seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Majority of these constituencies are in Uttar Pradesh and the party that is on the third slot even as the counting is still underway on several seats is the Bahujan Samaj Party, a party neither with the National Democratic Alliance nor the opposition INDIA bloc.

Raja's written submission before JPC not part of 2G report

Raja's written submission before JPC not part of 2G report

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Former Telecom Minister A Raja's written submission before the Joint Parliamentary Committee, in which he had claimed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was in the loop over policy decisions, does not form part of the panel's report on 2G spectrum scam.

UP DSP murder: Raja Bhaiya undergoes lie-detection test

UP DSP murder: Raja Bhaiya undergoes lie-detection test

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya Thursday underwent lie-detection test in connection with the murder of Kunda DSP Zia-ul-Haq.

2G scam: Raja accuses Vahanvati of telling 'untruths'

2G scam: Raja accuses Vahanvati of telling 'untruths'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

Former Telecom Minister A Raja, the main accused in 2G spectrum scam, has told the Joint Parliamentary Committee that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was in the loop over policy decisions and has accused Attorney General G E Vahanvati of telling a "series of untruths" against him.

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

UP cop murder: CBI questions ex-minister Raja Bhaiya

UP cop murder: CBI questions ex-minister Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a village head and Kunda Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-Ul Haq.

DSP murder: CBI to question Raja Bhaiya on Wednesday

DSP murder: CBI to question Raja Bhaiya on Wednesday

Rediff.com14 May 2013

CBI sources said 44-year old Raja Bhaiya, who is prime accused in the FIR registered by Kunda DSP Zia-ul-Haq's wife Parveen Azar, has been summoned by the agency for questioning in connection with the larger conspiracy related to the murder of Balipur village head Nanhe Yadav.

 'Inexperienced' Raja Bhaiya crash lands chopper

'Inexperienced' Raja Bhaiya crash lands chopper

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

A private helicopter carrying Samajwadi Party leader Raghuraj Pratap Singh crash landed on a highway at Dhimi village under Hathgawan police circle of Pratapgarh district, on Sunmday evening.

Raja's arrest: 'There's still a long way to go'

Raja's arrest: 'There's still a long way to go'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

"When the time to prosecute A Raja comes, the CBI would have to depend upon the central government. It is the central government, which has to sanction prosecution of Raja. Time alone will tell what happens in the case," he told rediff.com.

SC slams Raja over 'objectionable' letter to PM

SC slams Raja over 'objectionable' letter to PM

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Former telecom minister A Raja, the prime accused in the 2G scam, was on Wednesday criticised by the Supreme Court for using 'intemperate and objectionable' language in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue of spectrum allocation policy.

CBI takes over DSP killing probe, books Raja Bhaiya

CBI takes over DSP killing probe, books Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Controversial Uttar Pradesh politician Raja Bhaiya was on Thursday booked by Central Bureau of Investigation under murder charges in the killing of police officer Zia-Ul-Haq after the probe into the case was handed over to the central investigating agency.