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Delhi court summons BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Delhi court summons BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Wednesday summoned BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on a woman's complaint alleging rape and criminal intimidation.

Shahnawaz Hussain hurt in road accident

Shahnawaz Hussain hurt in road accident

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

The Union textile minister's car collided with truck.

Court stays summons to BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Court stays summons to BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A special court has stayed the summons issued against BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain by a magisterial court in New Delhi on a woman's complaint alleging rape and criminal intimidation.

BJP's Muslim face Shahnawaz Hussain loses in Bhagalpur

BJP's Muslim face Shahnawaz Hussain loses in Bhagalpur

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's lone Muslim Member of Parliament Syed Shahnawaz Hussain has lost from Bhagalpur Lok Sabha constituency in the state.

Rahul should apologise for his careless statement: Shahnawaz Hussain

Rahul should apologise for his careless statement: Shahnawaz Hussain

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday demanded an apology from Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for his statement that he was briefed by an "intelligence official" on the Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence having 'contacted' 10-15 youth whose kin were killed in the Muzaffarnagar riots, for potential recruitment.

SC stays HC order on rape FIR against Shahnawaz Hussain

SC stays HC order on rape FIR against Shahnawaz Hussain

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

A bench headed by Justice U U Lalit issued notice and sought responses, including from the Delhi government, on Hussain's plea and posted it for hearing in the third week of September.

Rape case: Woman to file 'material' documents against BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain

Rape case: Woman to file 'material' documents against BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Earlier, the top court had on September 19 deferred the hearing on the appeal of Hussain against a Delhi high court order relating to an FIR against him on the woman's complaint alleging rape.

SC refuses to stay HC order against Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

SC refuses to stay HC order against Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Thursday moved the Supreme Court (SC) against the Delhi high court's recent order to register a first information report (FIR) against him in the alleged 2018 rape case.

Jamiat chief flags Muslim discrimination, cites Al Falah case; draws flak

Jamiat chief flags Muslim discrimination, cites Al Falah case; draws flak

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani's remarks alleging discrimination against Muslims, citing the Al Falah University case, have sparked a row with the BJP, who accused him of supporting terrorists.

Blame game erupts in Mahagathbandhan after Bihar poll rout

Blame game erupts in Mahagathbandhan after Bihar poll rout

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Bihar's opposition Mahagathbandhan is experiencing internal conflict following their defeat in the recent assembly elections. Congress leaders have expressed dissatisfaction with their alliance with the RJD, leading to a blame game and further disarray within the opposition camp.

BJP turmoil: CHAT with spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain

BJP turmoil: CHAT with spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday emerged from the throes of one of its worst crises yet when party patriarch L K Advani withdrew his resignation from key posts and agreed to "accept" the party's decision to appoint controversial Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the president of its campaign committee for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Shatrughan, Shahnawaz only secular leaders in BJP: Lalu

Shatrughan, Shahnawaz only secular leaders in BJP: Lalu

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday said that only Shatrughan Sinha and Shahnawaz Hussain are secular leaders in the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Without our support Nitish Kumar wouldn't have become chief minister.' 'After the government was formed we became ministers, but our agenda remained the same: Amit Shah had promised reservation for Nishads.' 'He wouldn't listen, so we went to UP and contested 52 seats in the 2022 elections. He didn't like the idea of rebellion.' 'He saw that this man, coming from Bombay, is very sharp. He's made four MLAs now, tomorrow he'll make 40. A time will come when they will make it 125.' 'They bought our MLAs and ousted us from the government.'

Nitish cabinet gets 17 new members, Shahnawaz among those from BJP quota

Nitish cabinet gets 17 new members, Shahnawaz among those from BJP quota

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson and former Union minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, who got elected to the Bihar legislative council last month, was on Tuesday sworn in as a member of the Nitish Kumar cabinet.

'Language of troll': Oppn slams Modi's 'Muslims repair punctures' remark

'Language of troll': Oppn slams Modi's 'Muslims repair punctures' remark

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Such a remark does not behove the Prime Minister. Also, you have brought the country's youth to this point. There are no jobs. The only option is to fix punctures or sell fritters. Muslims don't just make punctures. I can list what Muslims have made'

Hussain promises modern Mumbai airport

Hussain promises modern Mumbai airport

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

The Union Government will invest Rs 2000 crore (Rs 20 billion) for making Mumbai airport into a world class one, Union Civil Aviation Minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said in Mumbai. \n\n

Opponents successfully used Gujarat riots: Hussain

Opponents successfully used Gujarat riots: Hussain

Rediff.com28 May 2004

The BJP leader from Bihar sought to compare his defeat in Kishanganj LS seat to that of Congress' Buta Singh after the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

A-I, IA sell-off not now, says Hussain

A-I, IA sell-off not now, says Hussain

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

Civil Aviation Minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain has said his focus is on buying new aircraft rather than divesting stake in A-I and IA.

Cost of airport security to rise: Hussain

Cost of airport security to rise: Hussain

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

The cost of deploying Central Industrial Security Force for aviation security at all functional airports across the country would rise by Rs 138 crore (Rs 1.38 billion) per annum, Civil Aviation Minister Shahnawaz Hussain said.

FinMin to decide on metro airports: Hussain

FinMin to decide on metro airports: Hussain

Rediff.com6 May 2003

A decision on upgradation of Delhi and Mumbai airports is likely to be taken by the finance ministry in a week's time as part of government's efforts to create world-class civil aviation infrastructure in the country.\n\n

BJP to get 2 deputy CMs in new Bihar govt?

BJP to get 2 deputy CMs in new Bihar govt?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Senior BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad told PTI-Video that "most certainly" Choudhary and Sinha will be the party's choice for the post of deputy CMs.

Hussain totally in favour of divesting A-I, IA

Hussain totally in favour of divesting A-I, IA

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

Civil Aviation Minister Shahnawaz Hussain has said he is 'totally in favour' of divesting Air-India and Indian Airlines, but asserted there are no buyers for them in the present depressed global aviation market.

IA not selling assets to meet daily costs: Hussain

IA not selling assets to meet daily costs: Hussain

Rediff.com5 May 2003

There is no proposal from Indian Airlines to sell its assets for meeting daily expenses and neither has it sold any for the purpose, Civil Aviation Minister Shahnawaz Hussain said on Monday.

Budget to focus on putting economy back on track: Shahnawaz

Budget to focus on putting economy back on track: Shahnawaz

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Hussain said the new government had inherited an "empty treasury" while the prices of oil were shooting up.

'Why Oppose Singing Gandhiji's Bhajan?'

'Why Oppose Singing Gandhiji's Bhajan?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The BJP should identify those involved in the protest against singing Gandhiji's bhajan and take action against them.' 'Such people should be removed from the party because they harm the BJP's image.'

Rumours fly as Nitish attends iftar by Lalu's family after 5 years

Rumours fly as Nitish attends iftar by Lalu's family after 5 years

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The JD-U leader was seen sitting with Tej Pratap and Tejashwi Yadav, the sons of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Shikara carrying BJP workers overturns in J-K's Dal lake

Shikara carrying BJP workers overturns in J-K's Dal lake

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The shikara capsized when it was closing on the bank of the lake in the last leg of the rally.

Nitish to expand cabinet soon, hectic lobbying for Speaker's post

Nitish to expand cabinet soon, hectic lobbying for Speaker's post

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

A day after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar formed the government in Bihar in alliance with the National Democratic Alliance, hectic lobbying started for the post of assembly speaker, and other legislators to be included in the council of ministers.

Prez polls: BJP to open cards once UPA names candidate

Prez polls: BJP to open cards once UPA names candidate

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Former Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party official spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday said his party would disclose its strategy on Presidential elections only after the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition announces name of its candidate.

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Modi to Kharge, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar supremo Sharad Pawar were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Tuesday to caste their votes in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Pak must hand over Saeed to improve ties: BJP

Pak must hand over Saeed to improve ties: BJP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Until Pakistan hands over Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed to India bitterness in ties between the two countries cannot end, Bharatiya Janata Party said on Saturday.

Complaint against Bihar Muslim minister for visiting temple

Complaint against Bihar Muslim minister for visiting temple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A complaint petition was filed in a court in Bihar's Muzaffarpur against State Information Technology Minister Mohammad Israel Mansuri for visiting the Vishnupad temple in Gaya.

Bihar: Guv orders judicial probe into firing

Bihar: Guv orders judicial probe into firing

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Buta orders judicial inquiry into police firing in Bihar

Ex-minister blames govt for civil aviation mess

Ex-minister blames govt for civil aviation mess

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Shahnawaz Hussain has demanded a comprehensive probe into the happenings in civil aviation sector.

Who'll be Rajasthan's 'sabse bada khiladi'?

Who'll be Rajasthan's 'sabse bada khiladi'?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

From Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore to Mohd Azharuddin, sporting stalwarts are taking the political plunge in Rajasthan. However, it's no cakewalk for them as they face tough political opposition, reports Shahnawaz Hussain.

Bhagalpur: Uma against BJP

Bhagalpur: Uma against BJP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Siddique murder: Total collapse of law and order in Maha, alleges Oppn

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The Congress on Sunday demanded a thorough probe into Siddique's murder and said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, who holds home portfolio, should take moral responsibility for law and order "failure" and resign.

Capital Buzz: Vajpayee's angry

Capital Buzz: Vajpayee's angry

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Prime minister's reply in RS a disappointment: BJP

Prime minister's reply in RS a disappointment: BJP

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party expressed disappointment with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's reply in Rajya Sabha, saying he did not talk about the problems of corruption and price rise which were affecting the common man.

Modi doesn't need a certificate from Wharton: BJP

Modi doesn't need a certificate from Wharton: BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday played down Wharton's cancellation of video address by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying he enjoys huge popularity in India and does not need an acceptance certificate from any international body.