News for 'Swami'

Now, ED books Siddaramaiah in MUDA-linked case

Now, ED books Siddaramaiah in MUDA-linked case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and some others in a money-laundering case linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, taking cognisance of a recent state Lokayukta first information report (FIR), official sources said.

Suits BJP to allow...: Cong on Tirupati laddu row

Suits BJP to allow...: Cong on Tirupati laddu row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's claim that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus during the previous government has triggered a massive political row, with the YSRCP accusing Naidu of indulging in "heinous allegations" for political gains and the Telugu Desam Party circulating a lab report to back its claim.

'Z' category protectee Swamy moves Delhi HC for security at private home

'Z' category protectee Swamy moves Delhi HC for security at private home

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy approached the Delhi high court on Thursday, stating that in spite of an earlier assurance the Centre has not made any security arrangements at the accommodation he would be residing in after vacating the government-allotted bungalow.

Delhi HC stays defamation proceedings against Subramanian Swamy

Delhi HC stays defamation proceedings against Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Justice Jasmeet Singh issued notice to Bagga on Swamy's petition challenging the summons issued to him for April 6 in the matter and said, "proceedings in the complaint case are stayed till the next date of hearing".

Ploughing his field, UP farmer finds swords, rifles used in 1857 rebellion

Ploughing his field, UP farmer finds swords, rifles used in 1857 rebellion

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A host of weapons, possibly used during the rebellion of 1857, was found by a farmer while working in his field in the district, an official said on Friday.

ED conducts raids in Karnataka MUDA case involving Siddaramaiah

ED conducts raids in Karnataka MUDA case involving Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The MUDA office in Mysuru and some other locations are being raided by the federal probe agency officials along with an escort of a central paramilitary force, the sources said.

HC questions govt over poor infra for security at Subramanian Swamy's house

HC questions govt over poor infra for security at Subramanian Swamy's house

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The court was informed by the central government that a security review of Swamy's private house, where he would be residing after vacating the government-allotted bungalow, has been undertaken.

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

'Mazar' inside school where Rahul Gandhi studied razed

'Mazar' inside school where Rahul Gandhi studied razed

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Rajiv Gandhi, his son Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Karan Singh, Naveen Patnaik besides celebrated authors like Amitav Ghosh and Vikram Seth studied at The Doon School.

Trouble for Siddaramaiah? His minister meets Karnataka BJP chief

Trouble for Siddaramaiah? His minister meets Karnataka BJP chief

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Karnataka state Bharatiya Janata Party president B Y Vijayendra and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's brother D K Suresh called on state minister Satish Jarkiholi separately on Monday, triggering political speculation.

Naidu to consult with seers, experts on Tirupati laddu case

Naidu to consult with seers, experts on Tirupati laddu case

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The chief minister said after consultation, the government will take its decision with respect to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the official custodian of world-renowned Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati.

Jagan cancels Tirupati temple visit after faith declaration demands

Jagan cancels Tirupati temple visit after faith declaration demands

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Sources close to Reddy confirmed that his visit to the hill shrine has been cancelled, but did not immediately divulge the reason behind the decision that came just a couple of hours before he was supposed to depart to the temple town.

How Chiranjeevi Celebrated His Birthday

How Chiranjeevi Celebrated His Birthday

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Chiranjeevi celebrated his 69th birthday on August 22 by offering prayers at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala.

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!

Nestle, IndusInd, Bandhan, Asian Paints from BSE 500 index hit 52-week lows

Nestle, IndusInd, Bandhan, Asian Paints from BSE 500 index hit 52-week lows

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Share prices of Nestle India, Asian Paints, Bandhan Bank, Tata Technologies, AU Small Finance Bank and Avenue Supermarts, all a part of the BSE 500 index, have hit their respective 52-week lows on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade after a sharp correction in the equity markets.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

Are I-T Returns Details Private?

Are I-T Returns Details Private?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Disclosing an individual's income-tax returns is tantamount to violating the person's fundamental right to privacy as recognised by the Constitution.

Why Jyotirmath Shankaracharya skipped prayers at Ram temple

Why Jyotirmath Shankaracharya skipped prayers at Ram temple

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

He said he would offer worship at the Ram temple only when the "shikhar" (topmost part) of the structure is fully constructed.

Uddhav was betrayed, Modi not my...: Shankaracharya

Uddhav was betrayed, Modi not my...: Shankaracharya

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand, who turned down the invitation to the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, on Monday said Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Uddhav Thackeray is a victim of betrayal.

HC directs former BJP MP Swamy to vacate govt bungalow in 6 weeks

HC directs former BJP MP Swamy to vacate govt bungalow in 6 weeks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday directed former Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy to hand over possession of his government bungalow to the estate officer within six weeks.

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

After the trio who called on Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday -- retired diplomat and ex-Janata Dal-United MP Pavan Varma; retired cricketer and former BJP MP Kirti Azad; former Congressman Ashok Tanwar -- it was Dr Swamy's turn to call on Didi at her nephew Abishek Banerjee's Delhi home on Wednesday, instantly triggering speculation of his joining the TMC.

Was DU ex-professor Saibaba denied proper medical care in jail?

Was DU ex-professor Saibaba denied proper medical care in jail?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

In a statement, the non-governmental organisation underscored the challenges Saibaba faced during his incarceration and the toll it took on his health.

SC rejects plea to remove 'Socialist', 'Secular' from Preamble

SC rejects plea to remove 'Socialist', 'Secular' from Preamble

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed petitions challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution that added the terms "socialist", "secular", and "integrity" to the Preamble. The court ruled that the inclusion of these terms, made through amendments, is valid and does not affect the original adoption of the Constitution in 1949.

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The controversy has sparked reactions across states. The famous Mankameshwar temple in Uttar Pradesh has now banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.

India reacts 'strongly' to temple vandalism in US

India reacts 'strongly' to temple vandalism in US

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

This was the second incident of desecration at a BAPS temple in less than a month in the US amidst the growing trend of temple vandalism as part of a systematic hate crime against the Hindu community in the country.

Manushi's Palat Moment

Manushi's Palat Moment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Salman pumps up for Sikandar... Yami's sunshine life... Abhay wants to know...

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Revealed: Why Arvind Swamy Quit Films

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'Life should never be unidimensional.' 'While I enjoy doing films, there's still a lot more that I want to experience.'

When Yoga Guru Swami Sivananda did pranam to Modi

When Yoga Guru Swami Sivananda did pranam to Modi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

On Monday night, when President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Padma awards at a civil investiture ceremony in the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the loudest applause was reserved for Swami Sivananda, the 125-year-old yoga guru who walked barefoot to receive the Padma Shri -- after prostrating before Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and President Kovind.

Reprimand Naidu: Jagan writes to Modi on Tirupati laddu row

Reprimand Naidu: Jagan writes to Modi on Tirupati laddu row

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Naidu claimed that the previous YSRCP government did not even spare Sri Venkateswara temple and used substandard ingredients and animal fat for making laddus.

Kriti Celebrates Her First Karva Chauth

Kriti Celebrates Her First Karva Chauth

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Film folk celebrated Karva Chauth on Sunday with beautiful pictures and messages.

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour.'

Sidda's wife Parvathi returns 14 sites to MUDA after ED action

Sidda's wife Parvathi returns 14 sites to MUDA after ED action

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

In a letter to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority commissioner she said she was allotted the 14 alternative sites in the third and fourth phase of Vijayanagar in Mysuru against the usage of her three acres and 16 Guntas of land in Kesare village under Kasaba Hobli in Mysuru.

Tirupati temple 'purified' amid animal fat in laddu row

Tirupati temple 'purified' amid animal fat in laddu row

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

As the controversy continues to reverberate nationwide, various quarters are demanding steps to safeguard the sanctity of Hindu temples and their 'prasadam'.

2024: The Best South Films

2024: The Best South Films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.

Lokayukta police book Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case

Lokayukta police book Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Congress president M Mallikarjun Kharge, meanwhile, came to Siddaramaiah's defence, stating that the party is standing with him and will support him.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Swamy's counsel said there was negligence on part of the Taloja prison authorities, who failed to provide immediate medical attention to the Jesuit priest.

Bahraich violence: Internet back, police warn against rumours

Bahraich violence: Internet back, police warn against rumours

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The violence broke out at Maharajganj under Mahsi tehsil on Sunday over the alleged playing of loud music outside a place of worship during a Durga Puja immersion procession, in which Ram Gopal Mishra (22) died of gunshot injuries.