News for 'Yuva'

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The ad is one more illustration of the way Maharashtra's new Shinde-Fadnavis government has been milking the Ganpati festival, with CM Eknath Shinde visiting Ganpati Mandals all day these last 10 days.

Will Aaditya's electoral debut bring 'achche din' for Sena?

Will Aaditya's electoral debut bring 'achche din' for Sena?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut last week met NCP chief Sharad Pawar requesting him not field a candidate against Aaditya Thackeray in Worli.

With eyes on polls, Aaditya Thackeray begins 4,000 km yatra

With eyes on polls, Aaditya Thackeray begins 4,000 km yatra

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

The Yuva Sena chief asked the party's rank and file to gear up to win the hearts of the people and the state.

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Over 1,000 complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

The youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam on Monday claimed its activists have filed more than 1,000 complaints against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at various police stations in the state over his tweets that left the Northeast out of India's geographical expanse while he talked about the country's unity.

ED summons to Sanjay Raut's wife politically motivated: Aaditya

ED summons to Sanjay Raut's wife politically motivated: Aaditya

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The ED summoned Varsha Raut for questioning in the PMC Bank money laundering case on December 29, officials had said on Sunday.

How rebel Sena MLAs gave slip to security to reach Surat

How rebel Sena MLAs gave slip to security to reach Surat

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar had reportedly expressed his displeasure to state Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil, who is from the NCP, about the escape of Sena MLAs

Amid row, Vedanta chief explains why Gujarat was chosen over Maha

Amid row, Vedanta chief explains why Gujarat was chosen over Maha

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Mining magnate Anil Agarwal has said Gujarat was picked over Maharashtra for the Vedanta-Foxconn's Rs 1.52 lakh crore semiconductor project based on 'professional and independent' advice, as the political row in Maharashtra over the facility escalated on Thursday.

RJD snubs Cong, no alliance for Bihar council polls

RJD snubs Cong, no alliance for Bihar council polls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

State RJD president Jagadanand Singh on Saturday announced its candidates for two seats, having done the same for 21 others a week ago, and declared that it was leaving one for the Left parties.

Assam Cong suspends arrested MLA over Darrang eviction remarks

Assam Cong suspends arrested MLA over Darrang eviction remarks

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The Assam Congress on Monday suspended its MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed with immediate effect for "repeatedly violating" the party's discipline, a senior leader said.

Yediyurappa says his son Vijayendra will contest 2023 K'taka polls

Yediyurappa says his son Vijayendra will contest 2023 K'taka polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

In Vijayapura, Yediyurappa said neither he nor his son have made any such statements, and would not like to react to comments made by someone close to Vijayendra.

SC to hear plea against hate speeches at Haridwar and Delhi on Wednesday

SC to hear plea against hate speeches at Haridwar and Delhi on Wednesday

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a petition seeking a direction to ensure investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held recently in Haridwar and the national capital.

Return and talk to me, Uddhav tells rebel MLAs

Return and talk to me, Uddhav tells rebel MLAs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Thackeray's statement comes in the backdrop of rebel group leader Eknath Shinde daring the party to disclose the names of some of the MLAs camping in Guwahati who were reportedly in touch with the party leadership.

PFI ban likely to benefit BJP, adversely affect Cong in poll-bound K'taka

PFI ban likely to benefit BJP, adversely affect Cong in poll-bound K'taka

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

It remains to be seen whether the ban of its parent organisation will weaken the SDPI or will it be able to further consolidate its voter base.

Tejasvi Surya booked for trespass on Osmania University campus

Tejasvi Surya booked for trespass on Osmania University campus

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

He removed the barricades to enter the campus to pay respects to the martyrs of the Telangana movement. The case was registered under Indian Penal Code section 447 (criminal trespass)and under relevant provisions of the Hyderabad City Police Act based on a complaint filed by OU authorities on Tuesday, a police official said.

Arrests in MP, Guj over derogatory online posts about Gen Rawat

Arrests in MP, Guj over derogatory online posts about Gen Rawat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

In Karnataka, home minister Araga Jnanendra directed police to track down the 'anti-national' persons who posted objectionable comments about the late chief of defence staff, and 'punish them befitting their distorted minds.'

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind plea in SC seeks ban on Dharma Sansad

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind plea in SC seeks ban on Dharma Sansad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The petition demanded stern legal action against those who allegedly threatened to massacre Muslims and said it was not just a matter of religion but of the Constitution, law, unity and integrity of the country.

Shiv Sena releases manifesto, no mention of Aarey

Shiv Sena releases manifesto, no mention of Aarey

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

We stand by our decision to oppose the proposed car shed at Aarey Colony, said Uddhav.

A, B blood groups, Rh+ people more prone to Covid: Study

A, B blood groups, Rh+ people more prone to Covid: Study

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

People having blood group of A, B and those with Rh factor positive are "more susceptible to COVID-19 infection" compared to those having O or AB group and Rh negative, according to a new study conducted by doctors at a Delhi hospital.

Tej Pratap accused of assaulting RJD youth wing leader at Rabri's Iftar

Tej Pratap accused of assaulting RJD youth wing leader at Rabri's Iftar

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

He claimed that Tej Pratap kept egging on his henchmen while Ramraj was being humiliated and that he even got the entire episode videographed.

BJP youth leader, arrested in drugs case, blames party colleague

BJP youth leader, arrested in drugs case, blames party colleague

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party's youth-wing leader Pamela Goswami, arrested in a drugs case, on Saturday demanded the arrest of party colleague Rakesh Singh, accusing him of conspiracy, and sought a CID probe into the matter.

BJP celebrates Art 370 move anniversary; PDP says 'day of mourning'

BJP celebrates Art 370 move anniversary; PDP says 'day of mourning'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In Srinagar, wearing black bands, scores of PDP leaders and activists, led by party president Mehbooba Mufti, took out a protest march from the party's head office near the Sher-e-Kashmir Park.

Yogi, the saffron-clad monk who will be UP CM again

Yogi, the saffron-clad monk who will be UP CM again

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The BJP's 2022 assembly election win may have further consolidated Adityanath's stock within the BJP. The saffron party is now set to win the UP state polls twice in a row, a feat achieved by no other party in three decades.

BJP pits Bengal violence case petitioner against Mamata

BJP pits Bengal violence case petitioner against Mamata

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The party also announced the names of Milan Ghosh and Sujit Das for Samserganj and Jangipur seats respectively.

PIX: Sachin, Aamir, Paes, Vijender at Ambani party!

PIX: Sachin, Aamir, Paes, Vijender at Ambani party!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Nita Ambani, the chairperson at Reliance Foundation and International Olympic Committee (IOC) member from India, hosted a gala dinner in honour of Thomas Bach, IOC president.

Owaisi is Jinnah's new avatar, says Tejasvi Surya

Owaisi is Jinnah's new avatar, says Tejasvi Surya

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Surya accused Owaisi of speaking the language of "rabid Islamism, separatism, and extremism" saying that this was also used by Jinnah.

Rudra: The Edge of Darkness Review

Rudra: The Edge of Darkness Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

For all its tall claims of edge and darkness in the title, Rudra is a rather bland, blah, posturing, personality-less take on a sinister series, observes Sukanya Verma.

SC seeks status report on Dharma Sansad hate speech

SC seeks status report on Dharma Sansad hate speech

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and A S Oka was informed by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who was appearing for the petitioners, that a similar event is scheduled on April 17 in Himachal Pradesh.

'Nightwatchman' Bommai will stay till polls

'Nightwatchman' Bommai will stay till polls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Success in Karnataka's assembly polls will hinge on two factors: Drop a large number of incumbent MLAs and project Modi and not the state leaders, least of all Bommai.

New Delhi World Book Fair 2022 postponed amid Covid curbs

New Delhi World Book Fair 2022 postponed amid Covid curbs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The 30th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair, which was scheduled to be held at Pragati Maidan from January 8 to 16, has been postponed in view of the latest DDMA guidelines imposed following the surge in COVID cases driven by the fast-spreading Omicron variant, said the organisers in a statement.

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

BJP denies council ticket for Pankaja Munde again

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Earlier, there were speculations that the party may nominate Pankaja Munde, the daughter of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde, for the MLC polls, to be held on June 20.

Param Bir may be under pressure of central agencies: Cong

Param Bir may be under pressure of central agencies: Cong

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Accusing the BJP of trying to destabilise the Maharashtra government, the Congress on Sunday said former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh, who levelled allegations of corruption against state home minister Anil Deshmukh, might be under pressure of central agencies.

Suvendu Adhikari earns reputation as 'giant slayer'

Suvendu Adhikari earns reputation as 'giant slayer'

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Though a pyrrhic victory for the BJP, the party he chose to align himself against his former mentor Banerjee, it nevertheless is being seen as a morale booster for the saffron party as his former party, the Trinamool Congress under Banerjee's leadership, has garnered an overwhelming 213 seats out of 292 seats which went to polls.

Dilli Abhi Door Ast

Dilli Abhi Door Ast

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Regional films may have prevailed over the country, but regional leaders still have far mountains to climb to reach Delhi, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Sena dares rebels to fight polls as another minister lands in Guwahati

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Addressing the Sena workers in Mumbai for the second consecutive day, he also said that doors of the state and party are closed for the rebels MLAs.

SC to hear PIL seeking protection for Kashmiris; Omar slams PM

SC to hear PIL seeking protection for Kashmiris; Omar slams PM

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The NHRC issued notice to the Union ministries of home and human resource development seeking a report over the reported ill-treatment of Kashmiri people in the aftermath of the attack.

Aaditya becomes 1st Thackeray to enter Maha assembly

Aaditya becomes 1st Thackeray to enter Maha assembly

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The 29-year-old next-gen Thackeray, whom his party wants to be the deputy chief minister in the BJP-Sena alliance government, won with a thumping majority from Mumbai's Worli constituency.

Digvijaya Singh acknowledges RSS, Amit Shah's help on Narmada yatra

Digvijaya Singh acknowledges RSS, Amit Shah's help on Narmada yatra

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

On other days Digvijaya Singh is among staunchest critics of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, but on Thursday he revealed how Shah as well as RSS workers had helped him during his `Narmada Parikrama' four years ago.

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Alleging a "pattern" of triggering communal riots and winning elections, Raut said this will break the country into pieces.

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

While the brand was accused of 'defacing' the Hindu festival of Diwali by naming its festive collection as Jashn-e-Riwaaz (celebration of tradition), the company insisted that it is not a Diwali collection, which will be soon launched under 'Jhilmil si Diwali' promo.

Petitioner writes to DMs of Aligarh, Haridwar to prevent hate speech

Petitioner writes to DMs of Aligarh, Haridwar to prevent hate speech

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

In his letters sent to the DMs of Aligarh and Haridwar, Ali has said a public event styled as a 'Dharam Sansad' was held in Haridwar and Delhi from December 17-19 last year where such speeches were made.