News for 'Sadhvis'

'We have a long, long battle ahead'

'We have a long, long battle ahead'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'He has terror charges against him. And for an army officer, it's just terrible.'

Ayodhya: 400 VHP activists held

Ayodhya: 400 VHP activists held

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

The outfit proposes to hold a meeting at the town to decide on the construction of the Ram Temple.

HC stays Rae Bareli court's decision

HC stays Rae Bareli court's decision

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

This followed a revision petition by six BJP and VHP leaders.

Why I Voted

Why I Voted

Rediff.com22 May 2019

'There will be millions of us who will feel fear and insecurity because of the menace of majoritarian ideology.' 'It is for the wellbeing and security of those of my fellow Indians, who are affected and who I care for, that I have voted,' says Aakar Patel.

Pragya calls Godse patriot; forced to apologise after outrage

Pragya calls Godse patriot; forced to apologise after outrage

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The BJP distanced itself from her statement saying it did not agree with her, as "Mahatma Gandhi's killer cannot be a patriot".

Nitish wishes Kejriwal luck for Delhi polls, flays BJP

Nitish wishes Kejriwal luck for Delhi polls, flays BJP

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Senior JD-U leader Nitish Kumar extended best wishes to Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal for the Delhi elections.

'Secular parties have abandoned Muslims'

'Secular parties have abandoned Muslims'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'Which path should Muslims take politically as they have been completely marginalised?'

Uma Bharti has committed many sins: Brother

Uma Bharti has committed many sins: Brother

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

Swami Prasad Lodhi, who was suspended from the BJP, said he had no option but to join the Congress.

NIA told me to go soft on 2008 Malegaon blast case: Prosecutor

NIA told me to go soft on 2008 Malegaon blast case: Prosecutor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Rohini Salian has claimed that the NIA had told her not to appear in the case and that she was facing pressure to go easy on the accused.

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

'No Congress surprise to challenge Modi'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'If you compare Rahul with Modi, then Modi seems larger.' 'The campaign has been built to show that Rahul is not mature enough to lead the nation.'

Azam Khan: 'I am well within my rights to write to the UN'

Azam Khan: 'I am well within my rights to write to the UN'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'I have tried to draw the UN's attention to the very obvious attempt of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convert a secular India into a theocratic Hindu State.'

VHP felicitates parents with more than 6 kids in Budaun

VHP felicitates parents with more than 6 kids in Budaun

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The VHP has felicitated parents who have more than half a dozen children.

Former CBI officer alleges pressure to drop Dera head probe

Former CBI officer alleges pressure to drop Dera head probe

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Mulinja Narayanan, who headed the probe against Gurmeet Ram Rahim, recalled the pressures he faced while investigating the crime and how his subordinates pleaded he stop the probe.

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Bundelkhand is thought to be an area where Mayawati has some influence. Both Amit Shah and Shivraj Chouhan believe every weapon in the arsenal must be used to ensure victory.

Malegaon blasts case: Lt Col Purohit gets bail after 9 years

Malegaon blasts case: Lt Col Purohit gets bail after 9 years

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The apex court said it has imposed certain conditions on Purohit while granting bail.

MHA defends NIA's decision to not challenge bail to Assemanand

MHA defends NIA's decision to not challenge bail to Assemanand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

However, the certified copy of the said order was issued by the court only on May 1, 2015.

These netas are distracting Modi govt's 'vikas' agenda

These netas are distracting Modi govt's 'vikas' agenda

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Controversial Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Sakshi Maharaj's comments have once again put the Narendra Modi government in a jam. Though the party swiftly slapped a show cause notice on Maharaj, asking him to explain why action should not be initiated against him for his controversial remarks in the recent past, the man denied it, saying it was the 'BJP's internal matter.'

No interference in working of probe agencies: Rajnath

No interference in working of probe agencies: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 May 2016

"All our investigation agencies have full-fledged autonomy...There is no interference from our side or from the government's side," he said while interacting with reporters on the sidelines of a Border Security Force event in New Delhi.

Rajya Sabha stand-off may endanger key Bills

Rajya Sabha stand-off may endanger key Bills

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Government floor managers are busy talking to Opposition members to resolve the stand-off over Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's remarks, in the Rajya Sabha.

Opposition demands apology from PM for minister's hate speech

Opposition demands apology from PM for minister's hate speech

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Lok Sabha was on Tuesday adjourned briefly as a united opposition created an uproar demanding the resignation of Union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over her controversial remarks.

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited. As we wait for the results with bated breath, here's how your heavyweights are faring for now.

Malegaon blast: Decide bail pleas in a month, SC tells trial court

Malegaon blast: Decide bail pleas in a month, SC tells trial court

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The accused persons had approached the apex court challenging the denial of their bail,.

Either Rahul can jump into the Ganga or I will: Uma Bharti's challenge to Cong VC

Either Rahul can jump into the Ganga or I will: Uma Bharti's challenge to Cong VC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The feisty sadhvi also targeted Gandhi for attacking Modi over his "son of the Ganga from Gujarat" comment, saying the Congress leader should know that his mother Sonia Gandhi "reveres the river" despite her Italian origin.

Union minister claims 'conspiracy' against Hindus

Union minister claims 'conspiracy' against Hindus

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Hindu community was facing a "conspiracy" and it should strengthen itself and "set an example", Union Minister Ram Shankar Katheria said in Agra at a condolence meeting for a dalit VHP leader, who was shot dead on Thursday.

Muslims, Christians uncomfortable under Modi rule: Muslim body slams govt

Muslims, Christians uncomfortable under Modi rule: Muslim body slams govt

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday launched a frontal attack on the Narendra Modi government and announced a nationwide campaign to counter right wing forces.

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

'In today's digitalised world, news about the prevalence of such intolerant groups with their pathological animosity towards the minorities cannot remain a secret.' 'Silicon Valley CEOs will undoubtedly factor in such disturbing inputs as they draw up their investment plans.'

Malegaon blast: NIA doesn't have recording of 'conspiracy meeting'

Malegaon blast: NIA doesn't have recording of 'conspiracy meeting'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

When the HC asked the NIA to produce the transcript of the recording of the Bhopal meeting, the agency said it was not aware if it existed.

Ministers spending nights braving mosquito bites: UP BJP leader sparks row

Ministers spending nights braving mosquito bites: UP BJP leader sparks row

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Basic Education Minister Anupama Jaiswal's remarks came even as the ruling party's Dalit, OBC outreach programme faces criticism from opposition Bahujan Samaj Party and some BJP leaders, including MP Udit Raj.

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'In old India, there was no hatred, anger or lynching. New India is one where humans are enemies of each other'

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

No question of Niranjan Jyoti's resignation: Venkaiah Naidu

No question of Niranjan Jyoti's resignation: Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Ruling out resignation of Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti for her controversial remarks, the government on Wednesday came down heavily on opposition for disrupting Parliament accusing it of 'authoritarianism'.

NDA leaders to discuss strategy for Parliament's winter session

NDA leaders to discuss strategy for Parliament's winter session

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The NDA leadership is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss a Parliament floor strategy for what is expected to be a difficult winter session for the government.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

'Babri case will decide what happens to secularism'

'Babri case will decide what happens to secularism'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'What is at stake is not one mosque or temple, it is the question of the principle of secularism which is part of the basic structure of the Constitution as declared even by the Supreme Court of India.'

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'So we had Akshay Kumar dressed up like Robert Vadra on his offday, and trying to not look fan-struck...'

Secret tunnels to women's hostel, illegal explosive factory found inside Dera HQ

Secret tunnels to women's hostel, illegal explosive factory found inside Dera HQ

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The Dera's sprawling headquarters include an ostentatious '7-star MSG resort' with replicas of Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Kremlin and Disney World inside.

'Time for BJP to initiate conversation with Muslims'

'Time for BJP to initiate conversation with Muslims'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'For Muslims it is time to understand what sense of fears are in the minds of Hindus.' 'I think the conversation somewhere is not taking place.'

Govt lines up heavy agenda in Parliament this week

Govt lines up heavy agenda in Parliament this week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Unfazed by the stalemate over the Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti issue, government has lined up a heavy legislative agenda in Parliament this week including a bill seeking to replace coal blocks allocation ordinance.

Why I support Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Why I support Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Can you even imagine the fear that must have passed through Kiran Rao's mind, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.