News for 'Team Anna'

Kejriwal flouted rules, Bedi not worried about morality: Digvijay

Kejriwal flouted rules, Bedi not worried about morality: Digvijay

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

In the backdrop of Team Anna's barbs at Members of Parliament, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday accused its members of trying to become "power brokers".

Kejriwal meets CPM leader Yechury on Lokpal issue

Kejriwal meets CPM leader Yechury on Lokpal issue

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday met senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on the Lokpal issue ahead of the Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting to finalise its report on the anti-corruption law.

Man held as he tries to hurl shoe at Kejriwal, Bedi

Man held as he tries to hurl shoe at Kejriwal, Bedi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

A man has been arrested when he tried to throw a shoe at Team Anna in Dehra Dun on Saturday, police said.

Nadal roars back after year-long battle

Nadal roars back after year-long battle

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Rafael Nadal looked razor sharp again during his latest meeting with qualifier Thiem

'The awakening has begun, things will change soon'

'The awakening has begun, things will change soon'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

As team Anna sat on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar reiterating their demands, thousands joined them in pledging their support to the cause. Rediff.com's Priyanka mingled with the crowd to get their reactions.

Hazare surrounded by anti-national elements, says PMO

Hazare surrounded by anti-national elements, says PMO

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Launching a vitriolic attack on Team Anna, Union Minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday charged that Anna Hazare was surrounded by "anti-national elements" and those supported by "foreign forces". "Anna is a simple man, but he is surrounded by anti-national elements and people who have been supported by foreign forces," the minister of state in PMO told the media at Chennai airport.

Hazare's 5-star hunger strike is political rape: Thackeray

Hazare's 5-star hunger strike is political rape: Thackeray

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray has dubbed as political rape Anna Hazare's "five-star, corporate hunger strike for trivial causes" and dismissed Team Anna members as a bunch of "worthless" persons.

Anna Hazare on 'maun vrat'

Anna Hazare on 'maun vrat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

As controversy dogs his team, social activist Anna Hazare went into silence mode on Sunday beginning an indefinite 'maun vrat' at his native village in Maharashtra for 'atma shanti' (peace of soul).

IAC members urge Hazare to delink from Kejriwal

IAC members urge Hazare to delink from Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

A day after India Against Corruption started a survey on forming a political party, some prominent members and volunteers of erstwhile Team Anna on Sunday urged Anna Hazare to delink himself from Arvind Kejriwal and revive the 'apolitical' anti-graft movement.

World Cup: Sangwan opens India's account in Baku

World Cup: Sangwan opens India's account in Baku

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Rhythm Sangwan staged a fantastic comeback at the back-end of the women's 10m air pistol final to clinch a bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Baku.

'Anna should undertake agitation before fast'

'Anna should undertake agitation before fast'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Thursday said that anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's decision to go on hunger strike from August 16 must be preceded by an "agitation".

Hazare's 'gang of four' statement unfortunate: Cong

Hazare's 'gang of four' statement unfortunate: Cong

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Congress on Tuesday expressed hurt over Anna Hazare's statement that a "gang of four" in the government of was targeting his team, saying the party and the government had nothing to do with the allegations against Team Anna members.

I NEVER doubted Arvind Kejriwal's integrity: Kiran Bedi

I NEVER doubted Arvind Kejriwal's integrity: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Team Anna Core Committee member Kiran Bedi on Saturday rubbished a media report that claimed she had complained to social activist Anna Hazare that colleague and fellow Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal was not using funds of the Public Cause Research Foundation adequately

Confusion prevails over Hazare's protest plans in Delhi

Confusion prevails over Hazare's protest plans in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Confusion prevailed over Anna Hazare's protest plans on Monday with a prominent Municipal Corporation of Delhi functionary saying that the civic body has not given permission for the agitation at Ramlila Maidan even as Team Anna insisted that they have got the nod.

Hazare to fast on March 25 in Delhi

Hazare to fast on March 25 in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Ahead of Anna Hazare's one-day fast in Delhi, which has now been rescheduled to March 25, to press for protection to whistleblowers, Team Anna on Wednesday accused the ruling Congress of "sabotaging" the Jan Lokpal Bill.

BJK Cup: Czech Republic and Slovenia seal places in semis

BJK Cup: Czech Republic and Slovenia seal places in semis

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The Czech Republic won a heavyweight clash against the United States with a deciding doubles victory sending them through to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in Seville.

Anna's health worsens, but he refuses medicines

Anna's health worsens, but he refuses medicines

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Amidst the sloganeering and singing by protestors at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, a visibly frail Anna Hazare made a brief appearance on the stage. "The team of doctors is worried about my health, especially my kidney problem. I will introspect and then take a call at 10 pm tonight," said Anna Hazare.

Jantar Mantar debate: 'Bring PM, lower bureaucracy under Lokpal'

Jantar Mantar debate: 'Bring PM, lower bureaucracy under Lokpal'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

Sharing Anna Hazare's platform, Opposition parties on Sunday backed his demands for inclusion of prime minister and lower bureaucracy under the ambit of Lokpal but some counselled Team Anna to be flexible and not expect every point raised by it to be accepted.

Why are you soft on BJP, Digvijay asks Hazare

Why are you soft on BJP, Digvijay asks Hazare

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

With Team Anna campaigning against his party in Hisar bypoll, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday questioned Anna Hazare on why he was not attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party and cautioned him against "lofty promises" by that party of making him a presidential candidate.

Hazare gets permission to use Mumbai's MMRDA ground for fast

Hazare gets permission to use Mumbai's MMRDA ground for fast

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Team Anna has been granted permission by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to use its ground in Bandra-Kurla complex from December 27.

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare, who was admitted to a hospital in Gurgaon on December 7 with complaints of acidity and stress, was discharged on Monday afternoon.

Hazare's Mumbai fast only for an independent CBI?

Hazare's Mumbai fast only for an independent CBI?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Ahead of Anna Hazare's fast from Tuesday to demand a 'strong' Lokpal, Team Anna on Monday said it was not aligned with anyone in particular and that it was only fighting to achieve an "independent" and "non-partisan" Central Bureau of Investigation.

Shortages hit Chennai still under water, volunteers step up

Shortages hit Chennai still under water, volunteers step up

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Several groceries in the metro ran out of milk, curd, bread, and milk powder and some of them displayed "no milk, curd" boards.

Electoral bonds: TMC 2nd largest beneficiary; Future Gaming DMK's top donor

Electoral bonds: TMC 2nd largest beneficiary; Future Gaming DMK's top donor

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Future Gaming of lottery king Santiago Martin was the biggest purchaser of electoral bonds at Rs 1,368 crore, of which nearly 37 percent went to the DMK.

'You can't put a gun to govt's head to pass a law'

'You can't put a gun to govt's head to pass a law'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Justice A P Shah, former chief justice of the Delhi high court, shares his thoughts on the current situation surrounding the Lokpal bill and Team Anna with rediff.com's Toral Varia.

Case filed against Kajriwal for 'cheating' supporters

Case filed against Kajriwal for 'cheating' supporters

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Harishwar, a teacher at a Meerut college, filed the case on Wednesday at the additional chief judicial magistrate's court, against Kejriwal for misleading supporters to believe that Team Anna will keep its distance from mainstream politics.

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

'The BJP was supporting him from behind in order to bring down the Congress government.'

Bollywood speaks up in Anna Hazare's defence

Bollywood speaks up in Anna Hazare's defence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

MPs raise pitch in slamming Kejriwal; demand apology

MPs raise pitch in slamming Kejriwal; demand apology

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

In fresh confrontation with Team Anna, Union Minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday said he intends to file a criminal defamation suit against Arvind Kejriwal while Congress MP Jagdambika Pal has slapped a privilege notice against the activist for allegedly insulting Parliament.

'Civil society group has right to form political party'

'Civil society group has right to form political party'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

In the wake of Team Anna stating that it is considering a political alternative, Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said the civil society group has every right to form a political party and nobody has the authority to prevent anybody from contesting the elections.

Kiran Bedi compares PM to Dhritarashtra, Cong hits back

Kiran Bedi compares PM to Dhritarashtra, Cong hits back

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Sunday likened Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the blind king Dhritarashtra of the epic Mahabharata to attack him on the issue of corruption, prompting Government to slam the group for turning their fight into a "personal campaign".

I am ready to face charges: Kejriwal

I am ready to face charges: Kejriwal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

As Parliament demands action against Team Anna for defamatory remarks against the Parliamentarians on Sunday's rally at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal in an Exclusive Interview to CNN-IBN's Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai defends his remarks.

Cong MP serves privilege notice against Kejriwal

Cong MP serves privilege notice against Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has sought reply from Kejriwal following the receipt of the notice from Verma, a Congress MP from Madhya Pradesh's Dewas, a Team Anna member said in New Delhi on Saturday.

`Pranab wasn't targeted because of Prez candidature'

`Pranab wasn't targeted because of Prez candidature'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Friday refuted the suggestion that Pranab Mukherjee was named among the 15 "corrupt" ministers only because he became the UPA's Presidential candidate.

Miffed at Rahul's no show Anna Hazare's team to return home

Miffed at Rahul's no show Anna Hazare's team to return home

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Upset over not getting an appointment with Rahul Gandhi, the sarpanch of Anna Hazare's village and his colleagues on Tuesday decided to return home saying that now even if they got an appointment the village will decide whether to meet the Congress leader or not.

Krishna to sue Kejriwal over allegations of graft

Krishna to sue Kejriwal over allegations of graft

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Sources close to Krishna said he would file a defamation case against Kejriwal if there was no satisfactory reply. "I am surprised by the allegations made by you in some matter which is subjudice," Krishna said in the letter.

The dangerous drift in governance

The dangerous drift in governance

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Team Congress says it opposes Team Anna's Lokpal recommendations because it could create a parallel system of government. If so, we should support Team Anna without reservation because right now we seem to have no government at all, says T V R Shenoy.

Now Kejriwal backs Ramdev, but with a caution

Now Kejriwal backs Ramdev, but with a caution

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

On the last day of his agitation on Tuesday, Ramdev got surprise support of erstwhile Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal who urged people to back the yoga guru in his protest but warned him against political parties "which are neck-deep in corruption".

Court orders FIR against Kiran Bedi for misappropriating funds

Court orders FIR against Kiran Bedi for misappropriating funds

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

A Delhi court on Saturday ordered registration of first information report against former Indian Police Service officer Kiran Bedi for allegedly cheating and misappropriating funds in collusion with foreign companies and other foundations.

Will quit movement if corruption charges are proved: Kejriwal

Will quit movement if corruption charges are proved: Kejriwal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Facing allegations of financial misconduct, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that he will quit the anti-graft movement if "corruption of even Rs 10 is proved" against him.