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Petrol price hike 'unreasonable': BJP

Petrol price hike 'unreasonable': BJP

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Petrol price hike will have a cascading effect and prices are going to go out of control.

Stop probe against Teesta Setalvad, SC tells Guj govt

Stop probe against Teesta Setalvad, SC tells Guj govt

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Gujarat government to stop any further investigation into the case against social activist Teesta Setalvad for her alleged role in illegal exhumation of the bodies of the 2002 riot victims in Pandarwada, saying that it is a mala fide case.

Rajya Sabha disrupted for fifth day

Rajya Sabha disrupted for fifth day

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were washed out for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday after uproar over issues of FDI in retail and quota for SCs/STs in promotions in government jobs.

PC's right-wing jibe to save his corrupt skin: BJP

PC's right-wing jibe to save his corrupt skin: BJP

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Strongly objecting to Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement on right wing extremism, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said he should not compromise on the fight against terrorism just to save himself from his 'neck-deep' involvement in the 2G spectrum scam.

Nirmohi Akhara wants Kalam to mediate

Nirmohi Akhara wants Kalam to mediate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Nirmohi Akhara, the main plaintiff in the Ayodhya title suit, wants the mediation of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoban and the national organisation of Muslim ulemas-- Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind -- along with Hindu religious leaders like Baba Ramdev, Shri Shri Ravi Shankar and Murari Bapu.

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

What he has said is shocking and shameful, former Union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, noting that the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has repeated his remarks.

Jet Airways to repay $600 mn debt by March

Jet Airways to repay $600 mn debt by March

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The company will retire part of the debt by way of sale and lease back of some its aircraft.

Sri Sri receives 2009 Culture in Balance award

Sri Sri receives 2009 Culture in Balance award

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Spiritual leader and Art of Living Founder, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, was Saturday conferred with the 2009 Culture in Balance Award in Dresden, Germany, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to all the facets of culture, and for his commitment to global cultural balance.

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Modi May Expand Ministry; Berth For Shinde Faction?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejigged his team only once, in July 2021, in his second term, unlike in his first stint, when he reshuffled and expanded his council three times.

Prez son cannot refer to her in poll campaign: BJP

Prez son cannot refer to her in poll campaign: BJP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Expressing concerns over President Pratibha Patil's son Rajendra Shekhawat using her photograph in his election campaign for Amravati seat in the Maharashtra assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said India's highest constitutional post should not be dragged into electoral politics.

Rs 5 crore NOT fine, but environmental compensation: NGT

Rs 5 crore NOT fine, but environmental compensation: NGT

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

However, the NGT expressed its displeasure over the spiritual guru's statement that he 'will go to prison but not pay the fine' and said such a statement was not expected from a person with such high stature.

RJD's Misa Bharti takes a U-turn over PM 'jail' remark amid flak

RJD's Misa Bharti takes a U-turn over PM 'jail' remark amid flak

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Bharti accused the media of distorting her statement, attributing it to the BJP's agenda.

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday raked up the issue of BJP leader Rajnath Singh's alleged meeting with 2008 Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur.

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and forty-three Padma Shri awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

JK cross-voting: Gadkari summons all 11 MLAs

JK cross-voting: Gadkari summons all 11 MLAs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

The party has taken a very serious view of the party candidate getting just four votes while seven other MLAs voted for other parties' candidates, party spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad told media persons on Friday.

First look: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu

First look: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The actor playing a business tycoon in his upcoming film.

Say sorry for defending Quattrocchi, BJP tells PM

Say sorry for defending Quattrocchi, BJP tells PM

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Training its guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Bofors pay-offs scandal, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday demanded that he apologise for defending Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrochi. "Mr PM, you tried to give a clean chit to Quattrocchi," BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters, adding this has been found to be false by an income tax tribunal which said that kickbacks of Rs 41 crore were paid to Quattrocchi and Win Chaddha.

B'lore: AOL hosts thousands from across the globe for Navratri

B'lore: AOL hosts thousands from across the globe for Navratri

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The Art of Living Ashram in Bangalore is witness to a wealth of a different kind, as it hosts thousands of people from across 65 countries as meditation, silence, pujas and satsang mark the nine auspicious nights of Navratri.

Digital India programme to offer passport, pension online

Digital India programme to offer passport, pension online

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said one of the primary focus areas of Digital India is Pillar 5: eKranti - electronic delivery of services.

Bangaru sentencing: Defensive BJP attacks Congress

Bangaru sentencing: Defensive BJP attacks Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday sought to wash its hands off the jail term awarded by a court in Delhi to its former president Bangaru Laxman in connection to a bribery case, saying the order is part of a legal process which does not involve the party. "This sentence is a part of the legal process. He (Laxman) will appeal against it. The liability here is personal and does not involve the party," BJP chief spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav in focus as LSG-GT clash

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav in focus as LSG-GT clash

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

New pace sensation Mayank Yadav will be closely followed by all and sundry after his match-winning performances as Lucknow Super Giants eye a hat-trick of wins when they take on an inconsistent Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Sunday.

PHOTOS: China learns the Art of Living

PHOTOS: China learns the Art of Living

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

China looks to yoga to bring about "spiritual renaissance" for a calming influence on the people troubled by effects of globalisation and rapid economic changes, said a top Chinese official, as Indian spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar opened his 'Art of Living' centre in Beijing.

Postmen exam to be held again in local languages

Postmen exam to be held again in local languages

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The government on Tuesday decided to cancel the examination for appointment of postmen held on July 14 to hold it in all local languages including Tamil.

BJP may send Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

BJP may send Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Two Rajya Sabha MPs from Gujarat -- BJP president Amit Shah, now Home Minister, and Smriti Irani, who has got the women and child development ministry -- have won the Lok Sabha polls, thus creating two vacancies in the Upper House of Parliament from the state.

The four questions BJP poses to Sonia

The four questions BJP poses to Sonia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Stepping up attack on the Congress after it targeted its president Nitin Gadkari, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday put a four-point poser to Sonia Gandhi, questioning her silence on the various scams.

'Our politicians need Art of Living lessons'

'Our politicians need Art of Living lessons'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says that even though he supports the cause, he would never support anybody who resorts to violence.

NIA's field office inaugurated

NIA's field office inaugurated

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The Field Office of National Investigation Agency was inaugurated at Hyberabad by Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police R R Girish Kumar on Monday.

Sri Sri, RSS chief, Kalam urge Ramdev to end fast

Sri Sri, RSS chief, Kalam urge Ramdev to end fast

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Mohan Bhagwat and thousands of supporters in Indian and overseas appealed to yoga guru Ramdev to end his fast against black money corruption due to his falling health.

Ram temple not an election issue for us: BJP

Ram temple not an election issue for us: BJP

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Bhartiya Janata Party, consciously deciding to steer clear of its close association with the Ram temple, switched gears, and said that the issue would not remain a part of their political agenda anymore. But at the same time, called for all communities to join hands to pave bay for building a temple at the site.

Why Rahul Gandhi does not impress the BJP

Why Rahul Gandhi does not impress the BJP

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Rahul Gandhi may be seen as the party's key charismatic leader, but the Bhartiya Janata Party does not consider him as any potent political force.

No justice for Bhopal gas victims: Opposition

No justice for Bhopal gas victims: Opposition

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The Opposition on Wednesday charged the government with failing to ensure justice for the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy."Justice and accountability has been the real casualty," Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said while initiating a discussion on the issue.He pointed out that 26 years have passed and 20,000 people died in the incident and asked the government to disclose the exact number of deaths in its record.

Masks, social distancing seen during swearing-in ceremony

Masks, social distancing seen during swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The usual hugging and handshaking between the leaders after the conclusion of the oath-taking ceremony were missing as leaders preferred to greet each other with folded hands.

BJP's advice for its chief ministers

BJP's advice for its chief ministers

Rediff.com10 May 2011

To ensure implementation of party ideology and agenda, the Bharatiya Janata Party central leadership on Tuesday directed its chief ministers to maintain time-bound and better coordination with the organisation in states where the party is in power.

Pak was caught with its pants down: BJP

Pak was caught with its pants down: BJP

Rediff.com9 May 2011

In a strong reaction to Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's statement on Osama bin Laden, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday asked the country to first look within on the issue of terrorism as it had been "caught with its pants-down" in the case.

Now it's time for government of India to act: BJP

Now it's time for government of India to act: BJP

Rediff.com2 May 2011

While Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj in her post on Twitter.com called Laden 'humanity's enemy number one', BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said he (Laden) was the most visible and dangerous face of global jihadi terror.

What has Mayawati done for Dalits, asks BJP

What has Mayawati done for Dalits, asks BJP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Accusing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati of not taking any steps for the betterment of Dalits, Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday sought to know details of the measures taken by her for the welfare of downtrodden communities in the state.

Art of Living's teachers get extortion calls

Art of Living's teachers get extortion calls

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru is back in the news over an extortion call. Art of Living spokesperson Gireem Govind told rediff.com that the ashram had got calls demanding Rs 42 crore, failing which the organisation would be defamed.

Why does Pawar's name crop up in every scam: BJP

Why does Pawar's name crop up in every scam: BJP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Dismissing Agriculture Minister and NCP chief Sharad Pawar's claim that he had no role in the 2G scam, the BJP sought an explanation from him as to why he and his family figure directly or indirectly in every controversy that has come to light in recent times. Party spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters that Pawar is a senior public figure who has been the chief minister of Maharashtra four times and a Union minister for a long time.