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Cong hands over UP baton to Azad, Kamal Nath takes charge of Punjab, Haryana

Cong hands over UP baton to Azad, Kamal Nath takes charge of Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

While Azad, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, has been made in charge of Uttar Pradesh, Nath will look after Punjab and Haryana, party General Secretary Janaradan Dwivedi said.

Tight security in J-K ahead of Modi's visit next week, borders under watch

Tight security in J-K ahead of Modi's visit next week, borders under watch

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

As part of the heightened security arrangements in view of Modi's visit, the officials said, the BSF and the police conducted a joint two-hour-long anti-tunnelling operation in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district.

Azad cremated; Maoists call for nationwide strike

Azad cremated; Maoists call for nationwide strike

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Even as the slain top Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad was cremated in Hyderabad in the presence of hundreds of mourners, including writers, poets and activists, the CPI Maoist has announced a week-long protest against what they call a "fake encounter".

Hrithik-Saba's Argentinian Holiday

Hrithik-Saba's Argentinian Holiday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Nargis takes a break from work... Kareena's holiday finally comes to an end...Priya makes a splash in Thailand...

Azad trashes Musharraf's Valley-centric formula

Azad trashes Musharraf's Valley-centric formula

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

"I think the Pakistani President has not applied his mind as everything was hotch-potch and the road map was not clear when he was making the proposals," Azad said.

Azad hopes AP House will stick to time frame on Telangana bill

Azad hopes AP House will stick to time frame on Telangana bill

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday expressed hope the Andhra Pradesh legislative Assembly will send its decision on draft Telangana bill before the timeframe set by the President for the process to be carried forward by the Centre subsequently.

Govt ready to discuss issues: Azad

Govt ready to discuss issues: Azad

Rediff.com24 Jul 2005

Govt ready to discuss issues of public importance: Azad

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Former Indian team captain Bishan Singh Bedi and ex-cricketer Kirti Azad on Thursday batted in the Supreme Court for implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee's recommendation on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

'Shinde desperately needed a voter base among the Marathas'

'Shinde desperately needed a voter base among the Marathas'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'When the chief minister saw how Manoj Jarange Patil had successfully held the state government hostage to his whims, Eknath Shinde knew he had a very clear chance of enamouring himself to these Maratha agitators by accepting Patil's demands.'

'83 Heroes Celebrate Delhi Win

'83 Heroes Celebrate Delhi Win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Some of the members of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team celebrated India's victory in the second Test against Australia in Delhi with a dinner at Kapil Dev's residence in Delhi.

Must See: Aaradhya Bachchan and Azad Rao Khan :)

Must See: Aaradhya Bachchan and Azad Rao Khan :)

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Okay, so this is our version of the future.

91 trains hit as Punjab farmers squat on rail tracks

91 trains hit as Punjab farmers squat on rail tracks

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Farmers mounted their protest demanding a financial package for losses caused by the recent floods, a legal guarantee to minimum support price, and a sweeping debt waiver.

Rs 5 coins to come on 125th birth anniversary of Maulana Azad

Rs 5 coins to come on 125th birth anniversary of Maulana Azad

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

RBI said these coins are legal tender as provided in The Coinage Act 2011.

Azad visits quake-hit in Tangdhar

Azad visits quake-hit in Tangdhar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Rats nibble at paralytic man in hospital; Azad slams Raj gov

Rats nibble at paralytic man in hospital; Azad slams Raj gov

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

With an incident of rats nibbling at a paralytic patient in a Rajasthan hospital coming to light, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday put the onus on state government for ensuring proper treatment to patients.

Raj: Rats nibble at paralytic man in hospital; Azad slams Centre

Raj: Rats nibble at paralytic man in hospital; Azad slams Centre

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

With an incident of rats nibbling at a paralytic patient in a Rajasthan hospital coming to light, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday put the onus on state government for ensuring proper treatment to patients.

Days after surrender, Bilkis Bano rapist out on 5-day parole

Days after surrender, Bilkis Bano rapist out on 5-day parole

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Convict Pradip Modhiya, a resident of Dahod district, has been released from Godhra district jail on parole due to the death of his father-in-law.

BCCI chief Binny distances himself from statement backing wrestlers

BCCI chief Binny distances himself from statement backing wrestlers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'I believe that the competent authorities are working on to resolve the issue.'

Azad asks schools to stop morning assemblies

Azad asks schools to stop morning assemblies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Morning assembly meetings in schools should be dispensed with under new guidelines being issued by the Health Ministry soon to contain the spread of swine flu which also make it mandatory for class teachers to check each student for symptoms of the viral disease.

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections has begun across states and Union Territories, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told PTI.

Time not ripe for demilitarisation in J&K: Azad

Time not ripe for demilitarisation in J&K: Azad

Rediff.com4 Mar 2007

Addressing a public meeting at Uri, about 100 km from Srinagar in north Kashmir on Saturday, Azad said once peace was visible on the ground in the state, withdrawal of troops will automatically follow.

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Those familiar with intricate Kashmir politics do not rule out further delay in the assembly elections. Primarily, because the BJP having 'invested' so much for so long in Kashmir would try its best to wait a little longer if only to secure the 'gains' it believes to have achieved after its deafening action on August 5, 2019, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Maken, Joshi made Cong general secretaries; Azad, Fernandes out

Maken, Joshi made Cong general secretaries; Azad, Fernandes out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

The long-awaited Rahul Gandhi touch to the All India Congress Committee was imparted today with the induction of a few general secretaries and the dropping of some

Final decision on Telangana only after talks: Azad

Final decision on Telangana only after talks: Azad

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

A final decision on the contentious Telangana issue would be taken after detailed consultations with leaders of both Telangana and Seemandhra regions at an 'an appropriate time and place,' Union Health Minister and Congress in-charge of Andhra Pradesh affairs, Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Saturday.

JK polls: Azad, Sayeed among 271 candidates

JK polls: Azad, Sayeed among 271 candidates

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Fate of 271 candidates including two former chief ministers -- Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Ghulam Nabi Azad -- would be sealed on Wednesday, as 16 constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir go to polls in the sixth round of the seven-phase assembly elections.As many as 20,000 additional security forces personnel and nearly 10,000 local policemen have been deployed at 1,268 polling stations set up in the 16 assembly seats spread over five districts.

Hey Hrithik, Have You Watched Saba On The Ramp?

Hey Hrithik, Have You Watched Saba On The Ramp?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Saba Azad was joined by Karisma Kapoor and Kalki Kanmani for the Raw Mango show at LFW X FDCI.

Modi resorting to 'cliched Hindu-Muslim script': Cong

Modi resorting to 'cliched Hindu-Muslim script': Cong

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the BJP is consistently losing ground, which is why "the PM's love for Muslim League has resurfaced".

Kashmiris demanding azadi should check Azad Kashmi

Kashmiris demanding azadi should check Azad Kashmi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

"They should remember that there is no article 370 in Pakistan. Here in India they atleast enjoy democracy but they would not have the same freedom there," Prasad warned. He cautioned those journalists who were writing in favour of Kashmiris being allowed to seceed from India must answer if they would support similar response from other states demanding freedom like the ULFA in Assam," the BJP spokesperson said.

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Whether she is in power or not, she always makes it a point to visit us. This is her best quality as a leader.'

Azad urges Kashmiris to resume normal activities

Azad urges Kashmiris to resume normal activities

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

A day after the Jammu and Kashmir government took over yatra arrangements after the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board withdrew its request for the forest land, Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday appealed to people to resume normal activities and let peace prevail while asking politicians and other groups not to rake up an already settled issue of land transfer. The Chief Minister urged politicians and leaders of various groups not to put the people to inconvenience & trouble.

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends fast as Maha govt accepts demands

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends fast as Maha govt accepts demands

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Referring to the demand of giving a Kunbi certificate to all 54 lakh people whose proof of being Kunabi has been found till now, Patil said that they will be given the certificates soon.

Wrestlers likely to take protest to Ram Lila ground

Wrestlers likely to take protest to Ram Lila ground

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Azad, who had joined the protesting wrestlers at the Jantar Mantar on Monday evening but was asked to leave the venue at night by the authorities, returned to the site on Tuesday with his followers.

Condition of Bhim Army chief stable, cops recover attackers' vehicle

Condition of Bhim Army chief stable, cops recover attackers' vehicle

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A bullet grazed Aazad's abdomen when unidentified assailants opened fire at his car in Saharanpur district's Deoband where he had gone to attend a ritual at a supporter's home on Wednesday evening.

Second best December for IPOs since 1996, 11 companies raise Rs 8,182.7 cr

Second best December for IPOs since 1996, 11 companies raise Rs 8,182.7 cr

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Eleven companies have launched their initial public offerings (IPOs) in December 2023, making this month the second-best December for public offerings since 1996. Collectively, they are raising Rs 8,182.7 crore this month. In December 2021, 11 companies raised Rs 9,534 crore. However, excluding December 2021, this month marks the best December for IPOs since 1996.

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan with Kiran and son Azad

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan with Kiran and son Azad

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The actor flew to Chicago to start shooting for Dhoom 3.

Pak abetting terrorism in J&K: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Pak abetting terrorism in J&K: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Pak abetting terrorism in J&K: Ghulam Nabi Azad