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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".

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.

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.'

Street Signs: Market on edge, unveiling fund manager strategies, and more

Street Signs: Market on edge, unveiling fund manager strategies, and more

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

In addition to regulatory actions against small and midcaps, tighter liquidity conditions are another headwind that stocks are facing this month. Market observers say advance tax outflows and capital gains-related adjustments will weigh on the markets in the near term.

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.

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.

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.

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last decade and half, have complemented each other

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.

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna, Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award

Finally, longest election campaign comes to an end

Finally, longest election campaign comes to an end

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Polling is scheduled in all 13 seats of Punjab and four of Himachal Pradesh, 13 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha and three seats in Jharkhand besides Chandigarh.

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.

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

Modi can meditate but ..: Mamata threatens to move EC

Modi can meditate but ..: Mamata threatens to move EC

Rediff.com29 May 2024

"We will complain. He can meditate, but televisions cannot show it," she said, alleging that this will amount to "violation of the MCC."

No role in jailed Indians' release by Qatar: SRK scotches speculation

No role in jailed Indians' release by Qatar: SRK scotches speculation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Speculation over his role was sparked off when senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy tweeted earlier in the day, Modi should take Cinema star Sharuk Khan to Qatar with him since after MEA and NSA had failed to persuade the Shiekhs of Qatar, Modi pleaded with Khan to intervene , and thus got an expensive settlement from the Qatar Shiekhs to free our Naval officers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy questioned the party's decision to suspend Kirti Azad over the DDCA row.

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.

2000 policemen to stand guard in Kanyakumari during Modi's meditation

2000 policemen to stand guard in Kanyakumari during Modi's meditation

Rediff.com29 May 2024

All arrangements, including heavy security, are in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 45-hour stay at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday, as he would sit on meditation at the place named after the revered Hindu saint.

Subramanian Swamy targets Chidambaram again, writes to PM

Subramanian Swamy targets Chidambaram again, writes to PM

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Home Minister P Chidambaram's political rival Janata Party Chief Dr Subramanian Swamy on Friday shot a letter to the prime minister requesting him against inaugurating a hospital in linked to Chidambaram.

India can be proud of Supreme Court: Swamy

India can be proud of Supreme Court: Swamy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Cancellation of 2G licenses by the Supreme Court clearly revealed a big scam and it was a "collective failure" of the government which "overlooked" warnings given by the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Central Vigilance Commissioner on the issue, Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy said on Thursday. "Everyone had warned, including the CAG and the CVC, but the government overlooked it," Swamy said soon after the Supreme Court cancelled the 122 spectrum licenses.

Accept Army chief's compromise formula: Swamy to PM

Accept Army chief's compromise formula: Swamy to PM

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to agree to Army Chief V K Singh's reported "compromise formula" for settling the age issue that he would take premature retirement if the government accepted his true year of birth as 1951.

Archery: Aditi crowned U-18 compound World champion

Archery: Aditi crowned U-18 compound World champion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Aditi Swami outclassed Leann Drake of the United States to be crowned Under-18 women's World champion.

Rahul responds: 'Swamy's charges baseless, defamatory'

Rahul responds: 'Swamy's charges baseless, defamatory'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Rahul Gandhi has threatened to pursue "all legal actions" against Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy, who targeted him and Sonia Gandhi raising questions over acquisition of a company that published the now-defunct National Herald newspaper to which Congress gave a loan of over Rs 90 crore.

Swamy, Rahul against Centre on criminal defamation in SC

Swamy, Rahul against Centre on criminal defamation in SC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party's Subrmanian Swamy and Congress' Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday came out in unison to assail the criminal defamation law before the Supreme Court which said that lodging of cases for political speech and debates under the controversial provisions should be avoided.

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'People want to do business in the name of the Kedarnath temple.'

Archery WC: Good day for India as Recurve men's team in final

Archery WC: Good day for India as Recurve men's team in final

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Priyansh, Jyothi make compound semis

China may support ban on Azhar if India resubmits plea: Swamy

China may support ban on Azhar if India resubmits plea: Swamy

Rediff.com31 May 2016

"My impression is that India can expect cooperation from China on the issue of declaring Masood Azhar, leader of JeM, as terrorist who should face trial in India, if India in the UN concentrated more on him than seeking to censure Pakistan as a sponsor of terror," Swamy said.

HC dismisses Swamy's PILs against Sonia

HC dismisses Swamy's PILs against Sonia

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

A division bench of Chief Justice B C Patel and S K Kaul dismissed Swamy's plea challenging grant of Indian citizenship to Gandhi in 1983 on the ground of inordinate delay.