News for 'Swami'

Hate speech: SC bench recuses from hearing Swamy's plea

Hate speech: SC bench recuses from hearing Swamy's plea

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

A Supreme Court bench headed by Justice R K Agrawal on Monday recused itself from hearing the plea of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy

Swamy to address defence seminar in Sri Lanka

Swamy to address defence seminar in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has been invited by Sri Lankan Army to deliver a lecture on the peace process in the country.

Swami Aseemanand's judicial custody extended

Swami Aseemanand's judicial custody extended

Rediff.com26 May 2011

A court in Panchkula, Haryana on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Swami Aseemanand till June 7 after the National Investigation Agency assured the judge that a chargesheet will be filed against the Samjhauta blast case accused before the next date of hearing.The hearing in the case took place through video-conferencing, with the accused lodged in a central jail in Ambala.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

Why Subramanian Swamy is wrong in criticising RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

Why Subramanian Swamy is wrong in criticising RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Because of Rajan's policies, the banking system has mustered enough courage to disclose their toxic assets

Rajan had planted a time bomb that will explode in December: Swamy

Rajan had planted "a time bomb" that will explode in December: Swamy

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Swamy had also claimed that Rajan was "mentally not fully Indian" and alleged that he has "wilfully" wrecked the economy

EC orders probe into Swamy's charges against Rahul

EC orders probe into Swamy's charges against Rahul

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

The Election Commission has asked the returning officer of Amethi Lok Sabha constituency to probe allegations by Subramanian Swamy that Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi gave "wrong information" regarding his assets while filing nomination papers in the 2009 polls.

Ram temple trust seeks FCRA nod to accept foreign donations

Ram temple trust seeks FCRA nod to accept foreign donations

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Swami Giri said the trust has so far collected more than Rs 3200 crore in donations from individuals and organizations within the country.

Archery WC: Indian recurve mixed team bag bronze

Archery WC: Indian recurve mixed team bag bronze

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

India finish with four medals in World Cup Stage 3.

Swamy backs Parrikar, says 'ignorant' Aamir needs a teacher

Swamy backs Parrikar, says 'ignorant' Aamir needs a teacher

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

On Saturday, Parrikar stoked controversy when Parrikar took a jibe at Aamir Khan as he raked up his remark about leaving the country and described it as "arrogant".

Lessons from Swami Vivekananda to inspire you

Lessons from Swami Vivekananda to inspire you

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

We are what our thoughts have made us, Swami Vivekananda said.

HC disqualifies JD-S MLA for poll malpractice, grants 1-month time to appeal

HC disqualifies JD-S MLA for poll malpractice, grants 1-month time to appeal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The court, however, kept the disqualification in suspension for one month, allowing Swamy to file an appeal in the Supreme Court.

Swami Asimanand's CBI custody extended

Swami Asimanand's CBI custody extended

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

A Hyderabad court remanded Swami Asimanand, an accused in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case, in eight-day Central Bureau of Investigation custody till December 18.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om says he was Rekha, Hema's guru!

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om says he was Rekha, Hema's guru!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'And though I wasn't too shocked to see Swami Om go, I wonder how his stay in the secret room will make the show more entertaining.'

Swamy writes to PM seeking probe against PC's son

Swamy writes to PM seeking probe against PC's son

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has written to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh levelling serious charges against Home Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthi. Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has written to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh levelling serious charges against Home Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthi.

Lakhs bid tearful adieu to Walking God Shivakumara Swami

Lakhs bid tearful adieu to "Walking God" Shivakumara Swami

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Swami, who headed the Sree Siddaganga Mutt, breathed his last at the age of 111 on Monday at 11.44 am.

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Accusing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa of constantly badgering Prime Minister Narendra Modi with letters on sundry issues, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday alleged that most of her letters went to the trash anyway and her recent one demanding the exemption of the state from National Eligibility cum Entrance Test belongs to the waste bin as well.

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners assembled at the iconic Times Square in New York for day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice on the eve of the commemoration of the International Day of Yoga.

Congress will return fire after Swamy exhausts ammo

Congress will return fire after Swamy exhausts ammo

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Congress insiders say that there was no financial impropriety in the National Herald case and that the party is waiting for Subramaniam Swamy to play all his cards. Renu Mittal reports

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'He told me he was very happy to see the realistic portrayal of the cockpit too.' 'His wife told me that I carried the same kind of personality as her husband in my performance.'

'South se saaf, north se half': Pilot's prediction for BJP

'South se saaf, north se half': Pilot's prediction for BJP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The saffron party had realised after the first phase of the elections that it was "on the backfoot," Pilot said.

Sangma will emerge victorious in Prez polls: Swamy

Sangma will emerge victorious in Prez polls: Swamy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Asserting that P A Sangma would emerge victorious in the Presidential polls, National Democratic Alliance ally Janata Party National President Subramanian Swamy claimed there would be cross-voting from the Congress in his favour.

Tilak, Washington Pray For T20 Success

Tilak, Washington Pray For T20 Success

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Ahead of the India's opener against Australia, Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma visited the Simhachalam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Vishakhapatnam.

Swami Nityananda arrested in Himachal, denied bail

Swami Nityananda arrested in Himachal, denied bail

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

A team of the Bangalore police made the arrest following the issuance of a non-bailable warrant against him.

2007 Mecca Masjid blast case: Swami Aseemanand gets bail

2007 Mecca Masjid blast case: Swami Aseemanand gets bail

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

On March 8 this year, Aseemanand and six others were acquitted in the 2007 Ajmer blast case by a court in Jaipur.

Swami Ramdev supporters, CPM workers clash

Swami Ramdev supporters, CPM workers clash

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Anita Roy said the situation was brought under control within a few minutes. Some Arya Samaj members have been detained by the police.

Swamy fined for allegations against Jaya

Swamy fined for allegations against Jaya

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

The Delhi High Court imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on the Janata Party president.

Swamy submits evidence against Chidambaram in 2G case

Swamy submits evidence against Chidambaram in 2G case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

A Delhi court on Saturday listed the application of Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy, seeking prosecution of Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G case, for arguments on January 21.

Follow Swami Vivekananda's message to avert 9/11-like acts: Modi

Follow Swami Vivekananda's message to avert 9/11-like acts: Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Recalling Swami Vivekananda's message of universal brotherhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said had his message been followed history would never have witnessed dastardly acts like the 9/11 terror attack in the US.

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Archer Aditi Swami's parents from Maharashtra's Satara were in a 'suit hunt' at Delhi's Palika Bazar after arriving at the national capital on a frigid winter morning to attend their daughter's Arjuna Award ceremony on Tuesday.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Go ask Amit Patel why I got the ticket late: Swamy

Go ask Amit Patel why I got the ticket late: Swamy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy has said that he refused to contest Lok Sabha elections because the party had offered him a ticket from Rae Bareli, that too very late.

'I never imagined I would be playing Swami Chinmayananda some day'

'I never imagined I would be playing Swami Chinmayananda some day'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

'Acting for On The Quest was a very fulfilling experience,' Sandeep Hebbar tells Praveen Sundaram/ Rediff.com

Herald case: Swamy seeks summoning of financial details of INC

Herald case: Swamy seeks summoning of financial details of INC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul, Motilal Vora, Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey and Sam Pitroda are accused in the case.

CBI hands over 2G file to Subramanian Swamy

CBI hands over 2G file to Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The Central Bureau of India on Thursday handed over a file pertaining to the lock-in period relating to 2G spectrum allocation to Janata Party Chief Subramanian Swamy following a court order.

2G note: Cong rejects Swamy's allegation against PC

2G note: Cong rejects Swamy's allegation against PC

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Congress on Thursday rejected the opposition demand for the resignation of Home Minister P Chidambaram on 2G spectrum allocation issue, saying "We do not, in any manner, accept" the allegation made by Subramanian Swamy against him.

PIX: Vennam leads India's gold haul at Archery World Cup

PIX: Vennam leads India's gold haul at Archery World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami and Parneet Kaur, who qualified as top seed, dropped just four points from 24 arrows to down the sixth seeds by a handsome margin and open their account in the season-opening global showpiece.

No medal for recurve teams, but close in on Olympic quota

No medal for recurve teams, but close in on Olympic quota

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The World Cup Stage 3 was the final chance for the non-qualified nations to make the cut based on their rankings.

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the disqualification of Janata Dal-Secular MLA D C Gowrishankar Swamy from the Tumkur Rural constituency in Karnataka and allowed him to contest the upcoming assembly polls in the southern state.

Anti-Muslim article: Delhi HC spares Swamy from immediate arrest

Anti-Muslim article: Delhi HC spares Swamy from immediate arrest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy was on Friday granted interim protection till January 30 by the Delhi high court against his possible arrest for writing an allegedly "inflammatory" article. Justice M L Mehta granted interim protection to Swamy and asked him to give an undertaking that he would not write such articles in the future. The court also issued a notice to the Delhi police, seeking its response to Swamy's anticipatory bail plea.