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Shinde should prove his remarks or apologise: Jaitley

Shinde should prove his remarks or apologise: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde for accusing it and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of running terror training camps and said he should either prove it or apologise.

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Jaitley, Prasad, scribe Kumar Ketkar file nominations for RS polls

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Biennial elections are being held for 58 Rajya Sabha seats across several states and by-poll for one in Kerala.

Jagan's arrest act of 'political vendetta': BJP

Jagan's arrest act of 'political vendetta': BJP

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday described the arrest of YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy as an instance of "political vendetta" and sought to know why no action has been taken against ruling party leaders like Sushil Kumar Shinde and Vilasrao Deshmukh who are facing similar charges of graft.

Telugu Desam Party supports Telangana demand

Telugu Desam Party supports Telangana demand

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

The Telugu Desam Party on Friday stuck to its stand on the contentious Andhra Pradesh bifurcation issue by supporting formation of a separate Telangana state.

Final decision on Telangana within a month: Centre

Final decision on Telangana within a month: Centre

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Friday announced that a final decision on creating a separate state of Telangana will be taken within a month. His statement came in the wake of an all-party meeting on the issue in Delhi.

Big Blow! 'Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh fails dope test'

Big Blow! 'Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh fails dope test'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Director General Navin Agarwal confirmed that they found two samples taken fromNarsingh Yadav positive for dope.

No apologies: Shinde justifies police action on protestors

No apologies: Shinde justifies police action on protestors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Talking for first time after the brutal police crackdown on the peaceful protesters at India Gate on Sunday, in an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde says the police crackdown was necessary as hooligans had joined the crowd.

How political wrangling is killing a power plant

How political wrangling is killing a power plant

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Unexpected discovery of huge coal reserves beneath NTPC's Karanpura plant site has led to a stand-off between the coal and power ministries.

Oppn demands Amit Shah's statement on Parliament breach, debate

Oppn demands Amit Shah's statement on Parliament breach, debate

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a letter he wrote to the Chairman, Kharge urged him to not take up any other business in the House and keep the proceedings limited to the discussion on the security breach.

Tributes paid to martyrs, victims on 26/11 anniversary

Tributes paid to martyrs, victims on 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Shinde and Pawar paid homage to the heroes at the Police Gymkhana in Marine Lines where a 26/11 memorial has been erected in remembrance of the policemen, who lost their lives fighting terrorists during the dastardly strikes.

Shinde's faux pas on Kasab's hanging draws ire

Shinde's faux pas on Kasab's hanging draws ire

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

It seems Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has annoyed both his bosses in the Congress and the government by his over-the top statement that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi were not aware of the secret operation of Ajmal Kasab's hanging and came to know about it only through television.

Alliance with LJP in Bihar irks BJP's upper-caste leaders

Alliance with LJP in Bihar irks BJP's upper-caste leaders

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party is facing revolt from within in Bihar on a day when the Election Commission announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls to be held in April, May.

Terror groups investing in Indian stock markets: Shinde

Terror groups investing in Indian stock markets: Shinde

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The government has information that terror groups have been investing money in Indian stock markets, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said on Friday.

Centre, C'garh to launch joint action against Maoists

Centre, C'garh to launch joint action against Maoists

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The Centre and Chhattisgarh government will launch joint action against Maoists in Bastar in the days to come, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said after talks with Chief Minister Raman.

BJP slams Ferrari for support to detained Italian marines

BJP slams Ferrari for support to detained Italian marines

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala has slammed Ferrari's move to display the Italian Navy flag on its racing cars during the Indian Grand Prix to express solidarity with two Italian marines facing trial in Kerala for gunning down two Indian fishermen.

PIX: Thousands gather in Hyderabad for Telangana march

PIX: Thousands gather in Hyderabad for Telangana march

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

The Telangana Joint Action Committee which was to complete their protest march at 7 pm on Sunday decided to stay put on Necklace Road in Hyderabad until there was a decision on separate statehood.

Pakistan invites PM, Home Minister Shinde to visit

Pakistan invites PM, Home Minister Shinde to visit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and his Pakistani counterpart Rehman Malik have pledged to take more steps to improve bilateral relations. The two leaders, who are in Maldives to attend the South Asian Association For Regional Cooperation home/interior ministers' meeting, met on Tuesday evening and discussed a wide range of issues.

A rendezvous with the President

A rendezvous with the President

Rediff.com26 Aug 2008

Wrestler Sushil Kumar and pugilist Vijender Kumar, who won a bronze each at the Beijing Olympics, pose with the India President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi on Tuesday.

CLICKED! Alia, Ranbir at an awards night

CLICKED! Alia, Ranbir at an awards night

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

A look at the red carpet pictures.

Shinde dismisses Uddhav's remark against Biharis

Shinde dismisses Uddhav's remark against Biharis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday dismissed Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray's comments against Biharis living in Maharashtra, saying every citizen has the right to travel freely across the country.

Sarabjit's sister meets Prez Pranab, Shinde

Sarabjit's sister meets Prez Pranab, Shinde

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

The sister of Sarabjit Singh, the death row prisoner languishing in a Pakistani jail, on Friday met President Pranab Mukherjee, seeking his intervention for his release and demanded that the Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad visit him in the prison to check on his health.

MP Adityanath's 'love-jihad' campaign divided Bihar BJP

MP Adityanath's 'love-jihad' campaign divided Bihar BJP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar is divided over the party's controversial MP Yogi Adityanath's stand on 'Love-Jihad'.

Centre alerts states of terror strike on I-Day

Centre alerts states of terror strike on I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

The Union home ministry has alerted all the states and union territories of an impending terror attack by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba during the Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday.

Rahul Gandhi's BIGGEST tragedy

Rahul Gandhi's BIGGEST tragedy

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Rahul Gandhi battles the Congress's rising expectations. Sushil Kumar Shinde, the master player. Why N D Tiwari has terrified India's politicians. Mamata Banerjee's soft spot... All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Cabinet rejig offers 3 potential prime ministers for 2014

Cabinet rejig offers 3 potential prime ministers for 2014

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The decision to make these changes to the Union Cabinet was apparently taken last week, but the timing of its announcement could not have been more unfortunate, writes Neerja Chowdhury

Efforts on for solution to decades-old Naga issue: PC

Efforts on for solution to decades-old Naga issue: PC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The ongoing peace talks between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IM leadership and the Government of India have reached a 'sensitive stage' and efforts are on to iron out a longstanding solution to the over six decades old Naga political problem, observed P Chidambaram in his last press conference as the home minister.

India parade crasher at Games opening a cast member: Coe

India parade crasher at Games opening a cast member: Coe

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

A woman who gatecrashed India's parade at the Olympic opening ceremony was a member of the cast from the extravaganza but should not have been with the athletes, London 2012 chief Sebastian Coe said on Sunday.

Mamata has positive mind on NCTC: Shinde

Mamata has positive mind on NCTC: Shinde

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who had earlier objected on certain issues, has a 'positive mind' towards the National Counter Terrorism Centre.

One lakh attend Nitish's swearing-in

One lakh attend Nitish's swearing-in

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Nitish Kumar was sworn-in as the 32nd chief minister of Bihar on Friday. The Janata Dal-United leader took oath as CM for a second consecutive term, two days after a historic win of the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar assembly polls.

Dilli Gupshup: Rahul Gandhi won't budge in Parliament... Here's why!

Dilli Gupshup: Rahul Gandhi won't budge in Parliament... Here's why!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Why is Sushil Kumar Shinde eyeing the external affairs ministry? How Sachin Pilot is truly his father's son... Why has Montek Singh Ahluwalia become so secretive? All this, and more, in this week's Dilli Gupshup...

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Ask PM to speak in Parliament on Manipur: Oppn to Prez

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The opposition parties are seeking the President's intervention in the matter, claiming that violence in the BJP-ruled northeastern state is continuing unabated.

BJP to protest against Shinde over saffron terror remark

BJP to protest against Shinde over saffron terror remark

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party will lead a protest march to Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde''s residence in New Delhi on Wednesday to protest against his ''saffron terror'' remark.

Tributes paid to Indira on her 94th birth anniversary

Tributes paid to Indira on her 94th birth anniversary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

The nation on Saturday remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 94th birth anniversary with President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari among prominent personalities who paid rich tributes to the leader.

Adarsh scam: CBI records statement of Vilasrao Deshmukh

Adarsh scam: CBI records statement of Vilasrao Deshmukh

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation, probing the multi-crore Adarsh Housing Society scam, has recorded the statement of Union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who had dealt with files pertaining to the society during his tenure as Maharashtra chief binister.

Power minister Shinde deposes before Adarsh panel

Power minister Shinde deposes before Adarsh panel

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Shinde was the chief minister of Maharashtra from 2001 to 2003 when he cleared many files including allotment of land to Adarsh.

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

SC refuses to quash case against Asaram Bapu

SC refuses to quash case against Asaram Bapu

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to quash the attempt to murder case registered against Gujarati spiritual guru Asaram Bapu, who sought a restraint on the state police from arresting him.A bench of Justices Altamas Kabir and Swatanter Kumar found no merit in the plea of senior counsel Sushil Kumar that the accused had no role in the murderous attempt on his erstwhile follower Raju Chandak.

'No problem if Centre provides special package to Bengal'

'No problem if Centre provides special package to Bengal'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The Bihar Deputy Chief Minister urged the Centre to consider the state government's demand for assistance of Rs 4,000 crore (Rs 40 billion) annually under the 12th five-year plan.

Shinde dares R K Singh, AAP to give proof of corruption

Shinde dares R K Singh, AAP to give proof of corruption

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Facing allegations of corruption levelled by former home secretary R K Singh and the Aam Aadmi Party, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday dared them to substantiate the charge and make it public.

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Naidu informed the House that he had received letters from Singh and 13 other MPs seeking leave of absence on medical grounds.