News for 'Uma'

BJP yet to take a call on Uma Bharti's return

BJP yet to take a call on Uma Bharti's return

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

BJP president Nitin Gadkari said, "The party has not yet taken any decision on Uma Bharati's return. The issue is still being discussed." A party leader said the party's decision may be possible after the elections to the Bihar assembly are over.

UP Cong chief, party leaders pay obeisance at Ayodhya

UP Cong chief, party leaders pay obeisance at Ayodhya

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

While the Congress top brass has declined an invitation to the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the party's Uttar Pradesh unit stuck to its plan to offer prayers in the holy city on Makar Sankranti.

Uma Bharti confident of BJP's win in MP

Uma Bharti confident of BJP's win in MP

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

She said that the ruling Congress government’s failure on all fronts would ensure her party’s victory.

I want to expose BJP in UP: Uma Bharti

I want to expose BJP in UP: Uma Bharti

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

She said she wanted to prevent repetition of such an allegation against her party and "expose the bluff" of BJP as she was sure that the party would again try to hold her responsible for its poor performance in the UP assembly polls.

Ganga will be successfully cleaned by July 2018: Uma Bharti

Ganga will be successfully cleaned by July 2018: Uma Bharti

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti said she would announce in the House in July 2018 that the river has been cleaned and rejuvenated.

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. While several citizens have taken to social media to urge Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make work from home mandatory for IT companies, it appears that hybrid mode will continue to be the norm for most - although with new water conservation measures in place. Co-working space provider Urban Vault has, for instance, installed smart water meters to detect leakage.

M M Joshi courts arrest on Uma Bharti issue

M M Joshi courts arrest on Uma Bharti issue

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Joshi courted arrest after he made a speech and was taken away in a police bus.

22 new athletes added to Asian Games contingent

22 new athletes added to Asian Games contingent

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

In shooting, India have added Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak and Angad Vir Singh Bajwa, while in athletics, Amlan Borgohain, Preeti and Prachi have been added to the squad.

Cong releases CD of Uma Bharti calling Modi 'Vinash Purush'

Cong releases CD of Uma Bharti calling Modi 'Vinash Purush'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Mining out fresh ammunition for a prospective slugfest, Congress on Thursday released a three-year-old video clip in which senior party leader Uma Bharti has purportedly described Narendra Modi as an agent of destruction and his development claims of Gujarat as a "sham".

6 BJP MLAs suspended; Uma issued show cause notice

6 BJP MLAs suspended; Uma issued show cause notice

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

The notice will ask Bharti and her supporters asking why they should not be expelled from the party.

Paris strips, Irina won't, Uma's toned up & more fashion news

Paris strips, Irina won't, Uma's toned up & more fashion news

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

I have invited Kalyan Singh to join me: Uma

I have invited Kalyan Singh to join me: Uma

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Criticising the state government, she said it was only interested in "amassing wealth and shielding criminals."

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 7

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 7

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Saturday, October 7.

It's good to get rid of Dharam Singh: Uma

It's good to get rid of Dharam Singh: Uma

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Asked about BJP's role in the efforts to oust the Dharam Singh government, Bharti said, "It is justified if the intention is to help people and not to make money."

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Digvijaya, Shatrughan are best left ignored: Uma Bharti

Digvijaya, Shatrughan are best left ignored: Uma Bharti

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Pushed to the backfoot by the controversial remarks of its MP Shatrughan Sinha, Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday compared him with Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh saying it is best to ignore such leaders.

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of his party's stunning victory in the state assembly elections.

Left to Cong, Rahul's girlfriend will be PM: Uma

Left to Cong, Rahul's girlfriend will be PM: Uma

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said, 'India is not a dharmashala or a multinational which anybody can lead.'

Ruling on dropping cases against Uma at 3 pm

Ruling on dropping cases against Uma at 3 pm

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

The JMFC, Mohammed Ismail, rejected the assistant public prosecutor's plea in the morning to grant a week's time to submit his written arguments for the withdrawal of cases

I am ready to step down for Uma: Gaur

I am ready to step down for Uma: Gaur

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Speculation was rife in the political circles that Bharti might be reinstalled as the chief minister if the charges against her were dropped.

Karnataka does a U-turn in Uma Bharti case

Karnataka does a U-turn in Uma Bharti case

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

In a surprising decision the Karnataka government told the high court that it stood by a two-year old Cabinet decision dropping charges against Bharti.

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Despite BJP sweep, 12 Shivraj ministers lose, including Narottam Mishra

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Mishra lost from Datia seat by a margin of 7,742 votes to Congress candidate Rajendra Bharti.

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

If the party's members aren't sure what it stands for, see no path to wealth or power, and endure control by a dynasty, which, almighty as it is within the party, cannot get them the votes, they are likely to explore options, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Congress gets happy tidings from Kerala, with resounding win in Thrikkakara bypoll

Congress gets happy tidings from Kerala, with resounding win in Thrikkakara bypoll

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

A little over a year after it retained power in Kerala with a massive victory, the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front suffered a huge setback on Friday in a bypoll held to Thrikkakara assembly constituency, with Congress candidate Uma Thomas winning with a historic margin of 25,016 votes, giving a boost to the morale of the party-led United Democratic Front in the southern state.

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday declared her nephew Akash Anand as her 'uttaradhikari (heir)', a party office-bearer said.

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

Uma Bharti walks out of meet after spat with Advan

Uma Bharti walks out of meet after spat with Advan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Bharti took offence at Advani's purported reference to her recent statements and called it indiscipline.

I will decide on return to BJP on Nov 25: Uma

I will decide on return to BJP on Nov 25: Uma

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Bharatiya Janshakti leader Uma Bharti on Wednesday night termed "completely unexpected" the goings-on to rope her back into the BJP and said she will clear her stand on the matter this Sunday.

I will send jamaibabu to jail: Uma Bharti on Robert Vadra

I will send jamaibabu to jail: Uma Bharti on Robert Vadra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Notwithstanding Bharatiya Janata Party's assertion there will be no witch-hunt if it comes to power, Uma Bharti has said that Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra will be in jail if the National Democratic Alliance comes to power. Bharti also alleged that Vadra had made money by breaking all norms.

Did Uma Bharti violate her oath of office?

Did Uma Bharti violate her oath of office?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

'We expect mobs on the subcontinent to hand out punishment without trial.' 'To have ministers doing it and then being proud about it says something about how the law is treated in India and how seriously ministers take their oath of office,' says Aakar Patel.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

Ayodhya case: Court asks Advani, Uma, Joshi to appear on May 30

Ayodhya case: Court asks Advani, Uma, Joshi to appear on May 30

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The judge gave the directions after Vimal Kumar Srivastava and Manish Tripathi, representing the six accused, moved an application seeking their exemption from personal appearance for Friday only on the ground they had prior commitment.

Yes, boss! Pollution blinding Gangetic dolphins, ministry's U-turn to support Uma

Yes, boss! Pollution blinding Gangetic dolphins, ministry's U-turn to support Uma

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The ministry said it has launched an inquiry to ascertain as to how this "factual information" was not included in the ministry's response to an RTI query.

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Shivraj's rule ends, Mohan Yadav is picked as MP CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Springing a surprise, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday picked Mohan Yadav, a leader of Other Backward Classes (OBC) and a three-time MLA, as the next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, state party president VD Sharma said.

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.

SC to hear plea against ex-Bihar MP's premature release on May 8

SC to hear plea against ex-Bihar MP's premature release on May 8

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Mohan was released from the Saharsa jail on April 27 following an amendment in Bihar's prison rules.

Women's bill: No OBC quota could spoil the party for BJP

Women's bill: No OBC quota could spoil the party for BJP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to get reservation for women in legislatures promises to shape the political discourse ahead of key state polls and Lok Sabha elections, and a parliamentary approval to the long-contested proposal will be used by the Bharatiya Janata Party to burnish his credentials as a decisive leader.

Muzaffarnagar violence: Uma Bharti dares Akhilesh govt to arrest BJP leaders

Muzaffarnagar violence: Uma Bharti dares Akhilesh govt to arrest BJP leaders

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

High drama unfolded in front of Uttar Pradesh assembly on Wednesday with Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and workers, led by Uma Bharti, stalling the possible arrest of BJP MLA Sangeet Som, against whom an arrest warrant has been issued for his alleged role in inciting Muzaffarnagar riots.

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma to face trial

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma to face trial

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The apex court, however, noted that Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh enjoys Constitutional immunity and can be tried only after he ceases to hold the office.