News for 'Sushil Kumar'

3 ministerial berths awaiting Samajwadi Party?

3 ministerial berths awaiting Samajwadi Party?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The ministries of coal and environment and forests are currently in the temporary charge of the prime minister and all the indications are that the current power minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde, might be moved to Maharashtra as chief minister, creating a vacancy, top sources in the government said.

Bihar deputy CM's brother attacked

Bihar deputy CM's brother attacked

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Rathore attacker 'under treatment for depression'

Rathore attacker 'under treatment for depression'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Professor parents of the 29-year-old youth arrested for attacking former Haryana director general of police SPS Rathore on Tuesday said their son was under treatment for depression for the last six months and he was dead against any kind of injustice.

Mauritius firm to hire workers from Bihar

Mauritius firm to hire workers from Bihar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

At a time when migrant workers from Bihar are under violent attacks in several states in their own country, a Mauritian firm has sent a proposal to the Bihar government seeking services of 500 ITI-trained hands.Filcon Cavra Limited, a company based in Mauritius, has sought the services of 500 youth with technical training from our state, deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi, who holds the Labour portfolio said.

Asaram Bapu's plea against arrest rejected

Asaram Bapu's plea against arrest rejected

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to grant any relief to Gujarat's spiritual leader Asaram Bapu, who sought a restraint on the state police from arresting him in an attempt to murder case. A bench of Justices Altamas Kabir and Deepak Verma rejected the plea of senior counsel Sushil Kumar, who pleaded that the apex court 'pass an order that no coercive step should be taken by police' against Asaram until the Special Leave Petition filed by him was taken up for hearing.

SAFF Cup: India beat Bangladesh to enter final

SAFF Cup: India beat Bangladesh to enter final

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

India played their best match of the tournament as they beat Bangladesh by a solitary goal in the semi-final to set up a title clash against holders Maldives in the SAFF Championships in Dhaka.

'Shivakumar is not a traitor like Jyotiraditya Scindia'

'Shivakumar is not a traitor like Jyotiraditya Scindia'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Shivakumar is an andhbhakt of Congress ideology and principles.'

Chirag hand Mahindra second defeat

Chirag hand Mahindra second defeat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

Chirag United rallied splendidly from a goal in arrears to beat fancied Mahindra United 3-1 and hand them their second successive defeat in as many matches in the I-League football tournament at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Saturday.

Okolie's brace sinks Mahindra

Okolie's brace sinks Mahindra

Rediff.com28 Sep 2008

Odafe Okolie's double strike in the second half gave Churchill Brothers a 2-1 victory over Durand Cup champions Mahindra United in their opening match, in the ONGC I-League at the Nehru stadium, Fatorda, Goa, on Saturday.

RJD compares new Parliament to 'coffin', draws flak

RJD compares new Parliament to 'coffin', draws flak

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The BJP's Bihar unit responded to the tweet saying, "The first picture is your future and the second is of India. Understood?"

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Double blow to INDIA bloc as TMC, AAP to go solo in Bengal, Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Mamata asserted that she has not spoken to anyone in the Congress on seat-sharing in the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Anil Ambani meets Shinde after aborted Lanco bid

Anil Ambani meets Shinde after aborted Lanco bid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

ADAG group company Reliance Energy Ltd is the second-lowest bidder for the Rs 16,000 crore (Rs 160 billion) project, after Lanco. However, with the Lanco bid becoming invalid, REL could claim to be the lowest bidder.

IFC to help power rural India

IFC to help power rural India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Bihar govt for 50% ceiling surplus land to women

Bihar govt for 50% ceiling surplus land to women

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The Bihar government considers a proposal to give ownership rights to 50 per cent of the ceiling surplus land to be distributed by it among the landless to women.

S M Krishna sworn in as Maharashtra CM

S M Krishna sworn in as Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Krishna is the second former chief minister of Congress to be made governor.

Tight security for Rajnath's yatra

Tight security for Rajnath's yatra

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Tight security measures for Rajnath's yatra

Amartya Sen to head Nalanda University panel

Amartya Sen to head Nalanda University panel

Rediff.com26 May 2007

The state government has begun the process to acquire land for the university.

I'll be glad to be President: Karan Singh

I'll be glad to be President: Karan Singh

Rediff.com10 May 2007

However, Dr Singh made it clear that he had no idea who floated the three names and under whose directive.

The new ministers

The new ministers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

The list of the new inductions and reshuffle in portfolios

Dempo beat Mahindra United in I-League

Dempo beat Mahindra United in I-League

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Two second half strikes by Ranty Martins enabled Dempo to beat Mahindra United 3-2 in the ONGC I-League, played at Nehru Stadium, in Margao on Monday.

I-League: Mahindra United rout Air India 3-1

I-League: Mahindra United rout Air India 3-1

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Mahindra United went into overdrive to rout their perennial nemesis Air India 3-1 in the 19th round I-League local derby at the Cooperage in Mumbai on Saturday. The winners led 2-0 at half time.

Men's 20km walk result reversed

Men's 20km walk result reversed

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Video footage showed that Services' Somendro Singh, who finished first, had actually covered a lap less in the 50-lap event.

Seven wrestlers for Olympics

Seven wrestlers for Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Six of them will fight in the freestyle category and one in Greeco-Roman.

New package for Tehri announced

New package for Tehri announced

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

The controversial 2,400 MW Tehri hydel project has cleared one more hurdle after the Centre announced a fresh package of Rs 149 crore for the rehabilitation of the displaced people.

Bihar bans import of poultry

Bihar bans import of poultry

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi confirmed on Tuesday that government has put a blanket ban on the import of chicken and eggs from the neighbouring states.

Sri Sri signs on Sindhu to endorse health drink

Sri Sri signs on Sindhu to endorse health drink

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

This is only the second endorsement in the baba-led space by a celebrity after wrestler Sushil Kumar featured in an ad last year for Patanjali Ghee.

Praveen Rana named replacement but there is hope for Narsingh

Praveen Rana named replacement but there is hope for Narsingh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of India has replaced Narsingh Yadav with Praveen Rana in the 74kg category of wrestling for Rio Olympics.

It's a conspiracy against me: Narsingh

It's a conspiracy against me: Narsingh

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

His Olympic dream in jeopardy after a failed dope test, wrestler Narsingh Yadav claimed innocence, saying that the scandal is a conspiracy against him.

SC asks AP convict to surrender

SC asks AP convict to surrender

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

The Supreme Court had overturned the pardon.

CBI names George Fernandes in arms scandal

CBI names George Fernandes in arms scandal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

The case pertains to the purchase of Barak missile system from Israel.

Mahindra United take full points from Vasco

Mahindra United take full points from Vasco

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

Mahindra United scored a goal in each half to down Vasco in a sixth round match of the ONGC I-League, at the Nehru stadium, Margao, Goa, on Saturday. Mahindra, who led 1-0 at half-time scored through Edeh Chidi (40th minute) and Sushil Kumar Singh (51st). Mahindra have six points from six matches, while Vasco remain at the bottom of the league table with one point.

NDA calls for Bihar bandh tomorrow

NDA calls for Bihar bandh tomorrow

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Nitish slams BJP for hobnobbing with MNS in Maha

Nitish slams BJP for hobnobbing with MNS in Maha

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for hobnobbing with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena in Maharashtra saying the people of Bihar will reject the party's collusive politics of communalism and regional chauvinism.

I am sure horse trading is on: Buta

I am sure horse trading is on: Buta

Rediff.com20 May 2005

'Nitish and RJD can form next govt in Bihar'

'Nitish and RJD can form next govt in Bihar'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'The main characteristic of Bihar politics is that it has always affected Delhi.'

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Three new faces in Indian football team for SAFF C

Three new faces in Indian football team for SAFF C

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Young Manipuri forward Sushil Kumar Singh, defender Anwar Ali and midfielder Kuttimani figure in India's 20-member squad for the June 3-14 SAFF Cup football tournament in Maldives and Sri Lanka. All the 17 players that featured in India's historic Nehru Cup triumph last August and the subsequent World Cup qualifier in October were retained.