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IL&FS: Contempt notices issued to Axis, StanC, others

IL&FS: Contempt notices issued to Axis, StanC, others

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The ministry informed the tribunal that former head of ILFS Financial Services Ramesh Chandra Bawa withdrew/transferred Rs 1 crore and Rs 14 lakh from Axis Bank accounts in two instances which are in violation of the December 3, 2018 order of the tribunal which had frozen these accounts.

Prez, VP, PM extend Eid greetings

Prez, VP, PM extend Eid greetings

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice-President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha.

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Adani, Sitharaman line up for yoga session

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday did an hour-long session of yoga exercises in the open air as he led corporate India to join the International Day of Yoga celebrations. Several public and private sector companies held yoga sessions at their offices to promote the adoption of exercise in daily routines to stay fit and healthy. Adani, chairman of logistics-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, and his wife Priti, who heads the Adani Foundation, "participated with more than 1,000 members of the Adani Parivaar team to celebrate health, mindfulness and meditation," the group said in a statement. The session was held at a football ground at Adani Shantigram in Ahmedabad. Several other business leaders tweeted pictures of their yoga sessions.

ISL: Bengaluru FC record classic win against NorthEast United

ISL: Bengaluru FC record classic win against NorthEast United

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

An entertaining 11 minutes ensued with four goals, two at either end. First up, Brazilian target man Silva made most of Udanta Singh's build-up play, to leave NorthEast defenders high and dry with a fine goal.

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Dhankar wins vice presidential election by bagging more than 500 votes.

Voting ends in VP poll

Voting ends in VP poll

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Three MPs, including former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, came on wheelchairs.

Jaswant as VP? Meeting with Mulayam triggers speculation

Jaswant as VP? Meeting with Mulayam triggers speculation

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Jaswant Singh on Tuesday met Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav amid speculation that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader could be lobbying for the vice president's post

VP's dream: Make voting compulsory

VP's dream: Make voting compulsory

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

He also suggested holding elections to all representative bodies simultaneously.

Sports Shorts: Boxers continue to shine at Asian Junior Boxing

Sports Shorts: Boxers continue to shine at Asian Junior Boxing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Sanjay Mishra to become new BAI general secretary

Another comeback for Gandhi family loyalist Margaret Alva

Another comeback for Gandhi family loyalist Margaret Alva

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Barring a brief lull in 2008 triggered by her standoff with Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the issue of family entitlement in ticket distribution, the suave and soft-spoken Alva's career has largely been a dream run.

PM, VP condole Captain Lakshmi Sehgal's demise

PM, VP condole Captain Lakshmi Sehgal's demise

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday condoled the death of freedom fighter Captain Lakshmi Sehgal, saying that the nation has lost an icon of selfless service.

ISL: Ferrando's ATKMB beat NEUFC 3-2 in a thriller

ISL: Ferrando's ATKMB beat NEUFC 3-2 in a thriller

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Roy Krishna had a couple of half-chances thereafter but good reflexes from Mirshad Michu in NorthEast goal and Krishna's inefficiency to keep the ball on target kept the score to 1-0.

VP's claims about me amusing: Atal

VP's claims about me amusing: Atal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

UP: 60 people asked for damages for anti-CAA violence

UP: 60 people asked for damages for anti-CAA violence

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The notices were issued on Tuesday after damage of nearly Rs 25 lakh was assessed across the district by the police and the administration.

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

"Peace and harmony is the only way forward to ensure a prosperous future," Dr Singh said.

ISL: EB remain at bottom after defeat to NorthEast

ISL: EB remain at bottom after defeat to NorthEast

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

VP Suhair and Patrick Flottmann scored to give NorthEast the win.

Modi distorting statement to play backward caste card: Mayawati

Modi distorting statement to play backward caste card: Mayawati

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday attacked Narendra Modi for his retort to Priyanka Gandhi's "neechi rajniti" remarks, alleging that the BJP's prime ministerial candidate distorted the meaning of the words in a bid to play "backward caste card" for political gains.

Indian American is VP of US co

Indian American is VP of US co

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Indian American Piyush Singh has been named as vice president of Cincinnati-based American Financial Group Inc.

Cong reminds NDA VP nominee of exit from BJP

Cong reminds NDA VP nominee of exit from BJP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Congress on Monday took a dig at National Democratic Alliance's vice presidential nominee Jaswant Singh reminding him of his unceremonious exit from the Bharatiya Janata Party three years ago for praising Pakistan's founder Mohammed Ali Jinnah in his book.

BCCI VP briefs Pranab on IPL controversy

BCCI VP briefs Pranab on IPL controversy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Board of Control for Cricket in India Vice President Rajiv Shukla on Friday briefed Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on the ongoing Indian Premier League controversy.

Hamid Ansari files nomination papers for VP poll

Hamid Ansari files nomination papers for VP poll

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

United Progressive Alliance's vice presidential candidate Hamid Ansari filed his nomination papers in Delhi on Wednesday for the poll, to be held on August 7, in the presence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and leaders of the ruling UPA.

Rathore joins Sahara as senior VP

Rathore joins Sahara as senior VP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore joined the Sahara after receiving the nod from the government and the Indian Army

VP, Oscar to attend Pope's funeral

VP, Oscar to attend Pope's funeral

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

The funeral will take place on Wednesday, the Vatican said.

UP Election 2017: Royals jump in battlground

UP Election 2017: Royals jump in battlground

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A number of royals have thrown their hat in the ring in the high-voltage Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

VP gives out Bravery Awards instead of PM

VP gives out Bravery Awards instead of PM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The awards are traditionally given away by the Prime Minister but since Singh is hospitalised, a decision was taken that the conferment would be done by the Vice President in his place, government sources said.

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

ISL: NEUFC, Bengaluru share points, continue winless streak

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

NEUFC could have doubled their tally soon after the half-hour mark had Suhair VP converted his chance. Rochharzela whipped a cross for the unmarked striker in the box, but he cushioned his header over the crossbar.

VP poll: 'Honoured' Jaswant to reach out to Mamata, Jaya

VP poll: 'Honoured' Jaswant to reach out to Mamata, Jaya

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Nominated as the National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Vice President election, Bharatioya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh on Monday said he would reach out to the non-NDA parties including United Progressive Alliance partner Trinamool Congress for their support.

UNPA to have own nominee for VP

UNPA to have own nominee for VP

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

The UNPA's decision clearly reflects no change in its earlier stand of maintaining equal distance from the Congress and the BJP.

It's not 'Shekhawat vs Shekhawat', says VP

It's not 'Shekhawat vs Shekhawat', says VP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

He refused to acknowledge Pratibha Patil, his rival in the Presidential election, as a Shekhawat

VP election: Polling underway, Hamid Ansari set to win

VP election: Polling underway, Hamid Ansari set to win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

United Progressive Alliance nominee Hamid Ansari appears set to get a second term as Vice President by emerging a clear winner against National Democratic Alliance's Jaswant Singh in a direct contest for the post on Tuesday.

CPI-M wants non-Congress candidate for VP post

CPI-M wants non-Congress candidate for VP post

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

As Congress intensified efforts for a consensus candidate for the vice president's post, the Communist Party of India Marxist said it is in favour of a candidate who does not belong to the Congress. This was conveyed by CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who had recently contacted him as part of efforts to seek support of political parties in selection of a candidate in the vice presidential election.

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said Neerj Chopra's "golden victory" at the Tokyo Olympics is a historic and proud moment for the entire country, including the Indian armed forces.

Angry Dhoni offers to quit as CSK skipper, India Cements VP

Angry Dhoni offers to quit as CSK skipper, India Cements VP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has offered to step down as Chennai Super Kings captain and vice-president of India Cements Limited. Dhoni believes that his name being dragged into the controversy has spoilt his image, and that only solution is for him to quit from both posts.

Modi has turned 90% people into 'fakirs': Mayawati

Modi has turned 90% people into 'fakirs': Mayawati

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

In a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'fakir' remark, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday said his note ban decision has turned a majority of the country's people into pauper but not him, and it will lead to Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in Uttar Pradesh.

Bagan qualify for AFC Cup, set up ISL final against Mumbai City

Bagan qualify for AFC Cup, set up ISL final against Mumbai City

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Bagan adopted a completely different approach from the first leg. They had 16 shots in the first half but just three on target. It took them just three minutes to sound a warning.

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The win took the Highlanders to the second spot with eight points as they remained unbeaten from four matches.

Advani should have negotiated with UPA to make Jaswant VP

Advani should have negotiated with UPA to make Jaswant VP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad. Whether Hindus or Greeks coined that aphorism, it resoundingly describes the Bharatiya Janata Party's blundering ineptness. Obsessed by 2014, the party has missed the chance of creating a precedent for statesmanship and squandered the asset it has in someone of Jaswant Singh's calibre.

VP poll: Ansari to file nomination on Wed; calls Mamata

VP poll: Ansari to file nomination on Wed; calls Mamata

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Vice President Hamid Ansari will file nomination papers on Wednesday for his re-election to the post amid expectations in the United Progressive Alliance that he is set for a comfortable win.

3 years after expelling him, BJP names Jaswant for VP

3 years after expelling him, BJP names Jaswant for VP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The decision was taken at a meeting in senior BJP leader LK Advani's residence on Monday, which was attended by the party's allies. At a press conference soon after, Jaswant Singh described the decision as a "great honour".

The former IAS officer known for picking right side

The former IAS officer known for picking right side

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

According to data culled by PRS Legislative Research, Singh has asked 13 questions in the Lok Sabha in its proceedings up to the last budget session, while the average is 69.