News for 'apology'

Akal Takht seek honest apology from Dera chief

Akal Takht seek honest apology from Dera chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Talking about the earlier two apologies sent by the Dera Sacha Sauda, Vedanti described them as mere 'press notes' and alleged the language used in the text was not proper.

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The row erupted on a day President Dr Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a week-long visit to China.

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After agonizing over this for weeks, he made a decision. When they met after work one evening, he startled her by blurting out, 'I think we should break up.' A moving excerpt from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy.

'Destructive' oppn owes apology to India: Pranab

'Destructive' oppn owes apology to India: Pranab

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday demanded an apology from the Opposition, accusing it of "destroying" Parliament after they rejected his offer of a special session to discuss the Joint Parliamentary Commitee issue on 2G scam.

Trevor Noah announces cancellation of Bengaluru shows

Trevor Noah announces cancellation of Bengaluru shows

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Popular comedian Trevor Noah, who is in India for a comedy tour, called off two stand-up shows in Bengaluru due to 'technical issues' and apologised to the audience members for the inconvenience.

Gadkari's threats: I-T officials want apology, security

Gadkari's threats: I-T officials want apology, security

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Demanding an apology from former Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari for allegedly threatening Income Tax officials, their apex body on Sunday claimed the remarks were aimed at hindering a free and fair probe into Purti Group's investments and sought security for those handling the case.

Ram affidavit: BJP demands unconditional apology

Ram affidavit: BJP demands unconditional apology

Rediff.com16 Sep 2007

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday demanded an unconditional apology from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi for the controversial affidavit on Ram Sethu, "which hurt the sentiments of crores of people."

Tatas demand apology from Orient-Express

Tatas demand apology from Orient-Express

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Stung by the US super luxury hotel chain Orient Express' rebuff to be associated with the Tatas-owned Taj Hotels, the Tatas on Thursday shot off a letter to the American company's alleging its posture was "libellous".

Shinde expressed regret, not apology for remark: Cong

Shinde expressed regret, not apology for remark: Cong

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

The government on Sunday said Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde had not apologised for his controversial remarks but only expressed regret, which was accepted by the BJP. "Well, it is regret. That is the word that has been used. I cannot change the language once it is used," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said.

Sun apology fails to stem anger over Rooney

Sun apology fails to stem anger over Rooney

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

A backlash against Wayne Rooney's appearance in a series of Sun interviews is gathering force on Merseyside.

Rahul Gandhi speaks the language of anti-India forces: Rijiju

Rahul Gandhi speaks the language of anti-India forces: Rijiju

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The minister said Gandhi is "hurting" the dignity of Parliament despite being its member and he has "insulted" the Constitution and judiciary.

Mahua Moitra moves HC to restrict 'defamatory' content

Mahua Moitra moves HC to restrict 'defamatory' content

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Trinamool Congress (TMC) member Mahua Moitra on Tuesday approached the Delhi high court seeking to restrain Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, an advocate and several social media platforms and media houses from posting, circulating or publishing any alleged fake and defamatory content against her.

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Congress on Wednesday asserted that the only way to comprehensively investigate the Adani issue is through a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and claimed that the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee would be a 'clean chit' panel for the government.

Ben Stokes reacts to cricket's discrimination crisis

Ben Stokes reacts to cricket's discrimination crisis

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Ben Stokes and the cricket community at large are committed to rectifying the issues highlighted in the report and working towards creating an environment of equality and inclusivity within the sport.

'Cheating wife wants to destroy my life'

'Cheating wife wants to destroy my life'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder, Let Us Talk, offers advice on how to navigate problems in a relationship.

Imran seeks Inzamam apology from Hair

Imran seeks Inzamam apology from Hair

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan said Hair should apologise if he "has some respect for moral values".

Maha minister seeks release of those held over ink attack

Maha minister seeks release of those held over ink attack

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The police probing the ink attack on Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil in Pimpri Chinchwad city will summon a television journalist again in connection with the case, a top officer said on Monday.

'My husband loves his office more than me'

'My husband loves his office more than me'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

An open and direct conversation is the only way to deal with a marital problem but choose the right time and place to address the issue, advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

Gatecrasher couple demand apology from White House

Gatecrasher couple demand apology from White House

Rediff.com19 May 2010

The infamous Salahi couple -- who gate-crashed into the first State Dinner hosted by United States President Barack Obama for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by dodging the Secret Service -- have demanded an apology from the White House for not being a 'gracious' host. Tareq and Michaele Salahi say they've been the target of pranks and death threats following the security scandal, in which the pair was admitted without an invitation to a soiree for the prime minister.

Nothing more to say, says Rajni over apology issue

Nothing more to say, says Rajni over apology issue

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

Facing flak from fellow Tamil actors that he tendered an 'apology' for remarks during the Cauvery row to ensure release of his film 'Kuchelan' in Karnataka, film star Rajnikanth declined to join issue saying he would not like to add anything more to the 'speculation'.

What led to collapse of over 100 buildings in Shimla

What led to collapse of over 100 buildings in Shimla

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Overburdening of hills with construction coupled with saturation of soil and seepage seem to be responsible for landslides in Shimla city, said Principal Scientific Officer, Himachal Pradesh Council for Science Technology and Environment (HIMCOSTE) S S Randhawa.

Surat court order on Rahul's plea to stay conviction on April 20

Surat court order on Rahul's plea to stay conviction on April 20

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A sessions court in Surat on Thursday said it would pronounce on April 20 its order on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea for a stay to his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.

Cong protests in LS seeking apology from V K Singh

Cong protests in LS seeking apology from V K Singh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

As soon as the House met for the day, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, without specifying the subjects, said she has disallowed all notices of adjournment of question hour.

MCA chief to deal with Shah Rukh apology

MCA chief to deal with Shah Rukh apology

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Mumbai Cricket Association's Managing Committee on Monday took note of the apology rendered by Shah Rukh Khan for his behaviour at the Wankhede Stadium earlier this month.

Kheda flogging: 4 cops sentenced for contempt of court

Kheda flogging: 4 cops sentenced for contempt of court

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The Gujarat high court on Thursday sentenced four policemen, including an inspector, to 14 days of simple imprisonment in a case of contempt of court that stemmed from the public flogging of some minority community members at a village in Kheda district of the state in 2022.

Smith demands public apology from Bravo

Smith demands public apology from Bravo

Rediff.com7 May 2005

The South Africa captain was cleared of racially abusing the West Indies all-rounder in the fourth Test in Antigua.

Coffin scam: Fernandes wants apology from Cong

Coffin scam: Fernandes wants apology from Cong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

With his name not figuring in the Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet in the coffin scam, former defence minister George Fernandes on Monday demanded an apology from the Congress for alleging his involvement in the 2002 case.

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

Sufficient ground to proceed against Akhtar: Court on Kangana's plaint

Sufficient ground to proceed against Akhtar: Court on Kangana's plaint

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Ranaut had filed a complaint against Akhtar for alleged "extortion and criminal intimidation".

Hegde tenders apology in LS over 'secular' remarks; protests continue in RS

Hegde tenders apology in LS over 'secular' remarks; protests continue in RS

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Seeking to end the controversy that erupted over his remarks and stalled parliamentary proceedings, Union minister Anantkumar Hegde on Thursday tendered an apology in the Lok Sabha after a nudge by the Speaker but he said his speech at a function in Karnataka was distorted.

Health ministry seeks apology from Pepsi

Health ministry seeks apology from Pepsi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Taking a serious note of a "misleading" advertisement announcing that the Union Health Minister Sushma Swaraj had given a clean chit to soft drink major Pepsico.

'Regretful' Sarita Devi offers 'unconditional apology' for medal ceremony row

'Regretful' Sarita Devi offers 'unconditional apology' for medal ceremony row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Facing the prospect of a ban, Indian boxer L Sarita Devi offered an "unconditional apology" for refusing to accept her bronze medal during the Asian Games presentation ceremony, the International Boxing Association said on Friday.

7 Cliches Of Movie Criticism & Reporting

7 Cliches Of Movie Criticism & Reporting

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

This isn't a hatchet job, and my excuse for the exercise is my feeling that when you invert some of the clichés mentioned here, you might just arrive at the portals of genuine movie-making energy, says Sreehari Nair.

BJP wants Patil's apology over Afzal remark

BJP wants Patil's apology over Afzal remark

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Charging him with 'lying' on the issue of detention centres for illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and equating the Sarabjit case with that of Afzal Guru, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday demanded an apology from Home Minister Shivraj Patil, failing which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh must sack him from the Council of Ministers.

Drogba makes public apology to Frisk

Drogba makes public apology to Frisk

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Anders Frisk who quit refereeing over death threats following incidents in the Champions League match at Barcelona last month.

Veep mimicry row: Prez, PM condemn; Jat organisation protests

Veep mimicry row: Prez, PM condemn; Jat organisation protests

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The controversy over a Trinamool Congress member of Parliament mimicking Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar took political centrestage on Wednesday with the issue playing out both inside and outside Parliament and President Droupadi Murmu joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi in expressing dismay.

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

RS sees washout as Opposition insists on PM's apology

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Oppn also objected to the 'illegal disqualification" of rebel JD-U leaders Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar Ansari.

Gehlot reads out old excerpts, BJP alleges budget leaked

Gehlot reads out old excerpts, BJP alleges budget leaked

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

As soon as the chief minister made the first two announcements, which featured in Budget 2022-23, the Opposition began creating a ruckus and stormed into the well of the House.

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Cong wants Hegde slapped with sedition, seeks Modi's apology

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Questioning the freedom movement led by Gandhi, Hegde said it was an "adjustment" with the British.