News for 'Sushil Modi'

Sushant had bipolar disorder: Mumbai police commissioner

Sushant had bipolar disorder: Mumbai police commissioner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The FIR by the Bihar police says Rs 15 crore was siphoned off from Sushant's account.' 'During the probe, we found he had Rs 18 crore in his account of which around Rs 4.5 crore are still there.'

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

'We will sweep polls if we don't make silly mistakes'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

'Our priority will be to settle land disputes in Bihar, which I believe is the root cause of almost all crime in the state.'

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Besides Karnataka, states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have already announced area-wise lockdown for different durations.

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The deal will give India's largest conglomerate indirect stakes in seven airports in India and abroad.

Infy races against time to fix GSTN glitches

Infy races against time to fix GSTN glitches

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Infosys had told the group of ministers that it would expand its 100-member team to speed up the bug fixes.

JD-U accuses BJP of trying to engineer split within party

JD-U accuses BJP of trying to engineer split within party

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

JD-U accuses BJP of trying to engineer split within party.

'We are facing a loss of Rs 15,000 crore per day'

'We are facing a loss of Rs 15,000 crore per day'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'The government has stopped our earnings due to the lockdown and must do something for our earnings to restart.'

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.

States will get to levy additional taxes on top of 28% GST on petrol, diesel

States will get to levy additional taxes on top of 28% GST on petrol, diesel

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

'If petro products are brought into GST, then there will be minor impact on the incidence of tax... and minor impact on prices. The price of petrol, diesel will continue to be driven by global factors'

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.

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

Rediff.com29 May 2019

I had said that eloquence of silence is always difficult but far more desirable to see the election process through instead of creating ill-timed controversies.

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

4 civilians, 1 CISF jawan killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The explosion took place in a hilly area in Bacheli in Dantewada when the personnel were returning to their camp after purchasing groceries from market.

Why upper castes are angry with BJP and Nitish

Why upper castes are angry with BJP and Nitish

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

"We have taken note of this anger. We should not take upper caste votes for granted believing that they will not vote for any other party as there is no option," a senior BJP leader said.

'Nitish's compromises are for short-term gains'

'Nitish's compromises are for short-term gains'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'The JD-U has become an ideology-less accessory to the BJP,' says Ambassador Pavan Varma, who has been expelled from the JD-U.

Raking up beef issue will hurt the BJP

Raking up beef issue will hurt the BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'By resorting to divisive issues, the BJP is giving the impression that even if it is voted to power it won't do anything new to give Bihar a facelift. It will repel voters with the belief that the BJP can't do anything without communal polarisation as its core ideology. This is sad and unfortunate,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

RJD MLA's sister dies resisting molesters; 2 accused surrender

RJD MLA's sister dies resisting molesters; 2 accused surrender

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Shaili Devi was being treated in Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Patna.

States urge Centre to run special trains for migrants

States urge Centre to run special trains for migrants

Rediff.com1 May 2020

As the Centre's decision ahead of the end of the 40-day lockdown brought cheers to lakhs of migrant workers across the country, quarantine centres and shelter homes were also being readied for the returning migrants with Uttar Pradesh alone preparing to receive an estimated 10 lakh people.

Tight security for Rajnath's yatra

Tight security for Rajnath's yatra

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Tight security measures for Rajnath's yatra

Nitish Kumar files nomination

Nitish Kumar files nomination

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Kumar has to be elected to the legislative council within six months of assuming power as chief minister.

'Why did it take 5 months to lower GST?'

'Why did it take 5 months to lower GST?'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Rahul Gandhi, who is scheduled to again visit poll-bound Gujarat from Saturday, said the government can't break the back of small and medium businesses, crush the informal sector and destroy millions of jobs.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'Maybe the BJP believes, in the post-poll scenario, it will have the might to foist, anybody endorsed by the RSS, upon Bihar,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Naidu, Naqvi, Goyal among 12 in BJP's RS list

Naidu, Naqvi, Goyal among 12 in BJP's RS list

Rediff.com29 May 2016

With May 31 being the last date for filing nomination, the party is set to announce the names of more candidates soon.

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The second round of the voting was held in the 17 districts amid tight security and strict coronavirus guidelines in place. The voting percentage at 10.30 pm was 54.64, according to the Election Commissions Voter Turnout Apps provisionally data.

Supreme Court does not cancel bail of Lalu, Rabri

Supreme Court does not cancel bail of Lalu, Rabri

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

This relates to the disproportionate assets case.

Bihar CM to woo NRI investors

Bihar CM to woo NRI investors

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Peace brokered between JD-U, BJP; Nitish returns to House

Peace brokered between JD-U, BJP; Nitish returns to House

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

A day after Janata Dal-United and Bharatiya Janata Party clashed in the Upper House of the Bihar assembly peace was restored in the House today following the Chairman giving a clean chit to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar accused of instigating the scuffle and the leader of opposition expressing regret about the episode.

Kushwaha gives ultimatum to BJP over seat seat-sharing

Kushwaha gives ultimatum to BJP over seat seat-sharing

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'I am in the NDA as of now,' Kushwaha said.

Treat honest taxpayers with dignity, taxmen told

Treat honest taxpayers with dignity, taxmen told

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has urged the Income-Tax department to ensure enhanced accountability and probity in public dealings and see to it that honest and tax compliant people are treated with "dignity and courtesy".

BJP alleges Rs 40 crore blanket scam in Bihar

BJP alleges Rs 40 crore blanket scam in Bihar

Rediff.com18 May 2005

The party has charged Lalu with being involved in forestalling a vigilance probe into a scam in the purchase and supply of blankets worth about Rs 40 crore for below poverty line families in Bihar in the winter of 2002-2003.

Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar sworn-in as Bihar CM

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Nitish Kumar is NDA leader in Bihar, says JD-U

Nitish Kumar is NDA leader in Bihar, says JD-U

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The JD-U has insisted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is the leader of the alliance and it has been the "senior partner" in the state, indicating that it should get a major share.

BJP releases list of 80 candidates

BJP releases list of 80 candidates

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

Two LJP leaders, who were victorious in the last polls and have since joined BJP, will contest the seats that they won.

Bihar polls: BJP releases list of 80 candidates

Bihar polls: BJP releases list of 80 candidates

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

The party, which has a pre-poll alliance with Janata Dal (United), will finalise the names for rest of the constituencies within a week after talks with its partner.

Martyr's father seeks strong response to Pakistan's excesses on LoC

Martyr's father seeks strong response to Pakistan's excesses on LoC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

A day after his son's last rites were performed at his native village in Maner, 24 km west of Bihar capital Patna, Jiyanand Rai demanded that the Narendra Modi government avenge Pakistan Army's excesses along the Line of Control.

A rejig with an eye on ability and politics

A rejig with an eye on ability and politics

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The focus is not only on governance but also to ensure that the BJP's political considerations are taken care of.

Kolkata group denied permission for seminar on Kashmir, Baloch refugees

Kolkata group denied permission for seminar on Kashmir, Baloch refugees

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

A group in Kolkata was allegedly denied permission to organise a seminar on refugees of Balochistan and Kashmir after a club hosting the program said the police was "not willing" to show a green signal, "apprehending that it might create problems in the city".

EC likely to announce LS poll dates by next week

EC likely to announce LS poll dates by next week

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Sources said the poll panel is in final stages of completing its logistical preparations to hold elections.

Chidambaram, Sibal, Ramesh nominated for RS polls

Chidambaram, Sibal, Ramesh nominated for RS polls

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram is Congress nominee from Maharashtra for the biennial elections to Rajya Sabha while senior leaders Kapil Sibal and Jairam Ramesh have been named from Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka respectively.