News for 'Yogendra Yadav'

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Kejriwal government introduces Lokpal amid criticism

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former AAP leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan said the Bill was completely different from the one envisaged originally.

With one-para CV, Gajendra Chauhan bagged top FTII post

With one-para CV, Gajendra Chauhan bagged top FTII post

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

This is Gajendra Chauhan's resume: ...an actor who is best known for his portrayal of the eldest Pandava 'Yudhishthira' in the Mahabharat (TV series). He has worked in around 150 movies and over 600 TV serials

My Agenda for Modi's New India

My Agenda for Modi's New India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

'I hope Prime Minister Modi will take the population bull by the horns,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Bhushan steps up attack on AAP's 'mahajokepal'

Bhushan steps up attack on AAP's 'mahajokepal'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Stepping up the attack on the ruling AAP over the 2015 Delhi Janlokpal Bill, ousted party leader Prashant Bhushan on Sunday said that the proposed legislation is "completely" different from its previous 2014 version.

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.

Fighting electoral malpractice in India

Fighting electoral malpractice in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'ADR's success is its ability to remain non-partisan for a very long period, sheer professionalism and tenacity, and that makes it one of the good things to happen to our democracy.'

'Arvind is like a child who wants to keep all the toys to himself'

'Arvind is like a child who wants to keep all the toys to himself'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

It is too early to say whether the Aam Aadmi Party's transformation from a watchdog of Indian politics to the lapdog of the political elite is complete. But it seems to be heading in that direction, says Bharat Bhushan

Independence Day Special: The Hero of Tiger Hill

Independence Day Special: The Hero of Tiger Hill

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Yogendra Singh Yadav survived 15 bullets while capturing Tiger Hill in the Kargil War and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for gallantry. On the eve of Independence Day, the 32-year-old soldier relives that night when he and his fellow commandos won one of India's most historic military victories.

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Reading out a reply to the government's talks offer during a press conference, farmers leaders said that they are ready for dialogue with an open mind if they get a concrete proposal, but made it clear they will not accept anything less than a complete repeal of the three agriculture laws and legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

Ashish Khetan resigns from AAP

Ashish Khetan resigns from AAP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Khetan, who did not deny the resignation, said he was not involved in "active politics at the moment" and was not interested in rumours.

'Congress does not know route to revival'

'Congress does not know route to revival'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'The party in the present form cannot pose a challenge to the BJP and Modi.'

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat said, while addressing a gathering at a health summit, leaders emerge from crowds but are not those who lead people in 'inappropriate directions'.

United Against Hate

United Against Hate

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

United Against Hate started as an on-and-off campaign against lynching; today, with the passing of the Citizen (Amendment) Act, its members are on the street, protesting.

Fleeing Bundelkhand's drought, seeking refuge in Delhi

Fleeing Bundelkhand's drought, seeking refuge in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

'These people are living on the edge of starvation and governments need to show much greater compassion towards them.'

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

AAP to hunt for 'honest' contestants across India

AAP to hunt for 'honest' contestants across India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

Outlining its national ambitions, the Aam Aadmi Party has announced that it will contest "maximum" number of seats in most states in upcoming Lok Sabha polls and the first list of its candidates will be out in the next 10-15 days.

Congress, BJP tear into Arvind Kejriwal over Hazare's CD

Congress, BJP tear into Arvind Kejriwal over Hazare's CD

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal after a video, showing anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare purportedly expressing disappointment over the alleged misuse of funds collected during the Jan Lokpal Bill drive by the AAP, surfaced on Wednesday.

Jobs, Wi-Fi, college admissions: AAP's poll promises to Delhi's youth

Jobs, Wi-Fi, college admissions: AAP's poll promises to Delhi's youth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Kickstarting its interactive sessions to connect with the masses and woo voters ahead of Delhi assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday launched a five-point programme for youth, guaranteeing higher education by setting up 20 new colleges and having Wi-Fi connectivity across Delhi.

Thousands hit streets of Delhi against JNU crackdown

Thousands hit streets of Delhi against JNU crackdown

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

In an unprecedented show of solidarity, thousands of students along with scholars, academics and the intelligentsia on Thursday hit the streets of New Delhi decrying the arrest of JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar over charges of sedition and demanding his immediate release.

The year that was: 2015 tongue-in-cheek awards

The year that was: 2015 tongue-in-cheek awards

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

2015 is finally coming to an end, and it is that time of the year when we collectively reflect on all that has transpired in Indian politics during the last 12 months.

Review: An Insignificant Man raises hopes. Once again

Review: An Insignificant Man raises hopes. Once again

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

An Insignificant Man gets full marks for its originality, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Kejriwal returns to Delhi 'fresh and fit' after naturopathy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flew back to Delhi on Monday night after 12 days of naturopathy treatment in Bengaluru for chronic cough and diabetes, raring to resume work in the government and in Aam Aadmi Party which is grappling with growing internal rift.

10 days of total rest for Kejriwal; yoga, detox in the works

10 days of total rest for Kejriwal; yoga, detox in the works

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on Thursday admitted to a naturopathy institute on the outskirts of Bengaluru for a 10-day nature cure regimen for treatment of his persistent chronic cough problem and uncontrolled sugar level.

Delhi Verdict Reaction: 'Modi and BJP aren't unbeatable'

Delhi Verdict Reaction: 'Modi and BJP aren't unbeatable'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Here's what leaders have been saying about AAP's stunning election victory in Delhi

Rahul must quell Cong infighting with iron hand: Moily

Rahul must quell Cong infighting with iron hand: Moily

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Moily asserted that Gandhi continues to be the AICC president and he has not stepped down.

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The opposition has attacked the Modi government over the National Democratic Alliance's last full-fledged budget before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'The EC is a sacred institution.' 'In the last few years, more than once, we have found the EC bending over backwards to accommodate the government.'

'Kejriwal has become larger than the party now, but it won't last'

'Kejriwal has become larger than the party now, but it won't last'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

'I think the AAP is still in transition from being a movement to a political party so there is a mix of people who form the party. So there is somewhat of a overlapping and commonality of purpose.' 'Look at the way the government and party is functioning, not a single woman minister in the cabinet, or no woman member in the political affairs committee, it is all very tactical now.' 'After the 'sting' I decided to step back. I realised that my moral basis has been questioned by Kejriwal, it is truly despicable. He is around 15 years younger to me, I was aghast by his words.' AAP 'rebel' Prof Anand Kumar speaks of what went wrong with the party in the last few days in this interview with Upasna Pandey.

Arvind Kejriwal on becoming PM: 'Who knows?'

Arvind Kejriwal on becoming PM: 'Who knows?'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

He calls himself a "political revolutionary" now, but Arvind Kejriwal says that he had never imagined that he would one day plunge into politics, form a party and contest elections.

UP spurious liquor tragedy main accused held; death toll 21

UP spurious liquor tragedy main accused held; death toll 21

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"Twenty one persons have died so far in the liquor tragedy," District Magistrate Ajay Yadav said. The incident happened late on Friday, when several people from Luhari Darwaja and adjacent Laukhera village consumed spurious liquor and were taken ill.

We are ready for re-election, says Kejriwal

We are ready for re-election, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Amid speculation of Delhi facing re-election as no party has come forward to form a government, Aam Aadmi Party today said it is ready for re-poll and this time, it will be a contest between itself and BJP.

Ban 'farcical, manipulative' opinion polls, demands Cong

Ban 'farcical, manipulative' opinion polls, demands Cong

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Terming opinion polls as a "racket", "farce" and "manipulated" exercise, Congress on Monday made a strong pitch to ban them.

'Rahul best person to lead the Congress party'

'Rahul best person to lead the Congress party'

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Shashi Tharoor also said that it was too premature to write the obituary for the Congress party and that as an organisation it had no time to sit and lick its wounds as it must immediately pick itself up for the upcoming state elections.

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Varun Gandhi dismisses 'honey trapping' allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Gandhi was in the eye of a storm for allegedly leaking defence secrets to controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma.

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'Their candidates are simple people who will be there in hours of need.'

How I was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

How I was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'War is won by team work. War is won by sacrifices,' says Subedar Sanjay Kumar, Param Vir Chakra.

How TV channels got the Bihar picture wrong

How TV channels got the Bihar picture wrong

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Most television channels, including NDTV, were giving NDA a thumbs up, when it was the Grand Alliance that was winning the battle on the ground.

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

'The more you alienate Muslims, the more it will have problems for India's internal security'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Look at the aggressive way in which a campaign against Friday namaz is going on in North Indian cities.' 'Even the Union home minister is part of this vicious campaign.'