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Doctors end strike after SC appeal, but not in Bengal

Doctors end strike after SC appeal, but not in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The protests by resident doctors at government hospitals in several states across the country ended on Thursday as major doctors' bodies called off their 11-day strike over the rape-murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata after the Supreme Court made an appeal to them to resume work.

BCCI considers itself above Indian law: Kirti Azad

BCCI considers itself above Indian law: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Expressing his view on the BCCI's recent proposal to play Pakistan in a limited-over-series in India, former Indian cricketer and BJP MP Kirti Azad on Sunday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India always sees itself as being above the law.

Restoring peace is top priority: Azad

Restoring peace is top priority: Azad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Azad also thanked the state governments, especially of Punjab and Haryana, non government organisations and armed forces for providing timely help in relief operations.

BJP moves to quell protests in J-K over ticket distribution

BJP moves to quell protests in J-K over ticket distribution

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Dubey visited the party headquarters at Trikuta Nagar in Jammu this evening and posed with Sharma and other senior leaders of the party, which the BJP termed as a move to show the "unity and the strength of the organisation".

Ira-Nupur's Unique Shaadi

Ira-Nupur's Unique Shaadi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan got married to her beau on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel, in a registered marriage.

Ghulam Nabi Azad: Congress insider's biggest test

Ghulam Nabi Azad: Congress insider's biggest test

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Azad was always a reluctant chief minister; coping with the swine flu scare might make him yearn for his former job.

Andhra Cong leaders complain to Azad about CM

Andhra Cong leaders complain to Azad about CM

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Congress General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday met several party leaders in Hyderabad, including some ministers of N Kiran Kumar Reddy government who were understood to have voiced their displeasure about the style of function of the chief minister.

JK: Azad reaches out to people

JK: Azad reaches out to people

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The People's Democratic Party and the National Conference -- the two Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners in Jammu and Kashmir -- will be taking on each other on the three Lok Sabha seats in the valley.

Jarange heads to Mumbai with 12K people; Shinde says committed to quota

Jarange heads to Mumbai with 12K people; Shinde says committed to quota

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Jarange appealed to Shinde and his deputies to come together and resolve the issue of Maratha quota, an emotive issue which has been dominating the state's political discourse for the last few months.

Telangana not possible without consensus: Azad

Telangana not possible without consensus: Azad

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Debunking the claim of Telangana Rashtra Samiti president K Chandrasekhar Rao that decision on the creation of Telangana state would be announced by the Centre by Dussehra, Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said a decision will be taken only after arriving at a 'consensus'.

Telangana Cong MLAs meet Azad on AP speaker's move

Telangana Cong MLAs meet Azad on AP speaker's move

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Congress lawmakers from Telangana region on Monday protested before party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad against the Andhra Pradesh assembly speaker's move to reject resignations of MLAs over the statehood demand.

Parliament breach: Five accused taken to Gujarat for polygraph, narco tests

Parliament breach: Five accused taken to Gujarat for polygraph, narco tests

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The police officials said all the five accused will have to undergo the polygraph test, while Sagar and Manoranjan will have to undergo additional naro-analysis and brain mapping tests.

'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'

'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'In Western UP, last time a lot of Dalits voted for the BJP.' 'This time, there is a rethink among Dalits about the extent of their support for the BJP.'

Centre trying for early resolution of Telangana: Azad

Centre trying for early resolution of Telangana: Azad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Union Health Minister and Congress in-charge for Andhra Pradesh Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that the Congress party-led United Progressive Alliance government is trying to resolve the separate Telangana state issue in the most amicable way.

Unfortunate that fighting against corruption has become 'anti-party', says Azad

Unfortunate that fighting against corruption has become 'anti-party', says Azad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Hours after being suspended from the BJP, Lok Sabha MP and former cricketer Kirti Azad slammed the party's move, stating that he was punished for speaking the truth.

India to develop swine flu vaccine: Azad

India to develop swine flu vaccine: Azad

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

With cases of swine flu on the rise in the country, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Wednesday that the number of testing laboratories has been increased from two to 18 and hoped that India will be able to develop the vaccine ahead of other nations. "We can now get the testing facility in 18 laboratories instead of two," Azad said in response to a calling attention motion on the matter in Rajya Sabha

'Modi shouldn't have entered Indian dressing room'

'Modi shouldn't have entered Indian dressing room'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'Would @narendramodi allow his supporters to come and console or congratulate him in his bedroom, dressing room or the toilet?'

Ira-Nupur's Wedding Reception: Fam-Jam

Ira-Nupur's Wedding Reception: Fam-Jam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The wedding celebrations of Aamir Khan's daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare continued on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

Militants attack Ghulam Nabi Azad's brother

Militants attack Ghulam Nabi Azad's brother

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Gulam Abbas Azad was on his way to Doda city from Soti village in Doda district at the time of the attack.

Ganguly a victim of discrimination: Kirti Azad

Ganguly a victim of discrimination: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Former India cricketer Kirti Azad feels the selectors discriminated against Sourav Ganguly by ignoring him for the Irani Trophy while retaining Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, who were equally off-colour in the recent Sri Lanka tour.

Cabinet has done whatever it could do: Azad on Ganguly

Cabinet has done whatever it could do: Azad on Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Expressing his ignorance about allegations that Justice (retd) A K Ganguly was framed for his 2G verdict, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday said Union Cabinet has done whatever done in his matter.

It is like CHEATING the people, Azad hits out at Ishant

It is like CHEATING the people, Azad hits out at Ishant

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Kirti Azad hit out at Ishant Sharma and expressed concerns at the team's thin bowling option.

One nation, one election: Kovind panel may submit report today

One nation, one election: Kovind panel may submit report today

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The panel may recommend amending at last five articles of the Constitution to enable holding of simultaneous polls in the country.

Microcaps Outperform Mid/Smallcaps

Microcaps Outperform Mid/Smallcaps

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Though one cannot paint the entire microcap basket with the same brush, investors need to be careful now as to what they're buying.'

Nitish snubbed me twice in review meet: Kirti Azad

Nitish snubbed me twice in review meet: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com19 May 2013

In an indication that all was not well between National Democratic Alliamnce partners in Bihar, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirti Azad Sunday accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of snubbing him at a review meeting.

J&K: Azad's anti-corruption in rough weather

J&K: Azad's anti-corruption in rough weather

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad's war against corruption has triggered up a regional debate even though the menace is still far from being eradicated from public life.

Azad killing: Andhra Pradesh ready for CBI probe

Azad killing: Andhra Pradesh ready for CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Azad, a senior member of banned Communist Party of India-Maoist Central Committee, and Pandey, who was dubbed by the police as a Maoist, were killed in an alleged fake encounter on the intervening night of July 1-2, 2010, in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh.

Want PM Modi to tell me what my fault is: Kirti Azad

Want PM Modi to tell me what my fault is: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

"I hope the prime minister will listen to my plea and do justice," Azad said.

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A video had surfaced on social media which purportedly showed SP leader Mukesh Siddharth making the controversial statement.

Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia walked out of Tihar Jail after 17 months behind bars on Friday and said he got bail due to the power of the Constitution and democracy, and this same power will ensure the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Make 'Women's Safety' The Reason Why You Vote Next

Make 'Women's Safety' The Reason Why You Vote Next

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'Days ago, India witnessed the horror of the brutal rape and murder of a woman doctor on night duty at the R G Kar hospital in Kolkata.' 'The crime was so outrageous that any self-respecting chief minister should have resigned, bearing moral responsibility.' 'But then the terms 'self-respect' and 'moral responsibility' do not exist in the modern Indian political lexicon,' argues Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Maratha quota: Jarange to start hunger strike from Jan 20

Maratha quota: Jarange to start hunger strike from Jan 20

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Quota activist Manoj Jarange has announced that he will start an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai from January 20 to intensify his demand of reservation for the Maratha community.

Why J-K BJP chief can't vote for party in Lok Sabha polls

Why J-K BJP chief can't vote for party in Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party chief Ravinder Raina is going to miss voting for his party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as the party has not fielded any candidate from his home town which falls in Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency.

Musheer Khan, A Star To Watch Out For

Musheer Khan, A Star To Watch Out For

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Mumbai batter lit the Chinnaswamy stadium with his brilliant batting.

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Be it Dhoom, Singham or the Munnabhai franchise, there are certain stories that have tons more to say or solid cash cow potential and Bollywood is all for it.

PIX: Aamir Khan, Kiran celebrate Azad's birthday

PIX: Aamir Khan, Kiran celebrate Azad's birthday

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The couple threw a big bash to usher in their son's first birthday.

'First time in history': Why Dhankhar blasted Kharge in RS

'First time in history': Why Dhankhar blasted Kharge in RS

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday expressed anguish over Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge trooping into the Well of the House during an opposition protest, saying it is for the first time that a person occupying the post has engaged in such conduct.

India hot favourites to win World Cup: Azad

India hot favourites to win World Cup: Azad

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

With Kapil Dev-like instinctive captain in Mahendra Singh Dhoni and champion batsman Sachin Tendulkar in their ranks, India are the hot favourites to win the Cricket World Cup starting in the sub-continent from February 19, says 1983 edition winning team-member Kirti Azad.