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UP govt removes Haj committee secy after saffron paint row

UP govt removes Haj committee secy after saffron paint row

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The government had earlier issued a notice to Singh, seeking an explanation on whose ordered its office boundary wall to be painted saffron and why it was subsequently repainted.

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

ICC accepts Kamal's resignation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The ICC Board will now consider the vacant position of the ICC president at its forthcoming meeting in Dubai on April 15 and 16.

MLA says J&K not integral part of India, seeks 'plebiscite'

MLA says J&K not integral part of India, seeks 'plebiscite'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

His comments drew angry reaction from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which said he should resign from the assembly and join separatists or migrate to Pakistan.

BJP leader apologises for derogatory post against women scribes after protest

BJP leader apologises for derogatory post against women scribes after protest

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Shekher in a statement said he had forwarded a friend's post 'without reading' the content and apologised for the same.

AAP defends Amantullah Khan, reject his resignation

AAP defends Amantullah Khan, reject his resignation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Sisodia also lashed out media for carrying news against AAP leaders without "checking facts".

Kejriwal apologises to SAD leader over drugs charge

Kejriwal apologises to SAD leader over drugs charge

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Bikram Singh Majithia claimed he was grateful that truth had won and Kejriwal had realised his mistake.

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh-Ladakh

I'm not smart enough to be FIFA president, admits Ronaldo

I'm not smart enough to be FIFA president, admits Ronaldo

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is not clever enough to become FIFA president one day in the future.

Trinamool demands unconditional apology from Tapas Pal

Trinamool demands unconditional apology from Tapas Pal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Trinamool Congress leadership on Tuesday asked its member of Parliament Tapas Pal to tender an unconditional apology to people for allegedly threatening to kill Communist Party of India-Marxist workers and have their women raped, a comment for which the party is facing widespread condemnation.

Can't invite VP when PM is chief guest, says BJP in yoga day row

Can't invite VP when PM is chief guest, says BJP in yoga day row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Shripad Naik said Madhav has withdrawn his statement and added it may have happened by mistake.

Aamir Khan no longer brand ambassador for 'Incredible India'

Aamir Khan no longer brand ambassador for 'Incredible India'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan ceases to be the mascot for government's Incredible India campaign as the contract for it has expired.

Kejriwal to skip AAP National Executive meet; takes 10-day leave

Kejriwal to skip AAP National Executive meet; takes 10-day leave

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will leave for Bengaluru later this week.

Fresh talks on with Sikorsky for S-70B Seahawk helicopters

Fresh talks on with Sikorsky for S-70B Seahawk helicopters

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The defence ministry has started fresh cost negotiations with the US firm Sikorsky for purchase of 16 multi-role naval helicopters, Lok Sabha was told on Friday.

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The MoD panel had submitted its report in March 2015, weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would procure 36 jets.

Athawale defends Pankaja; says Cong attempting to malign her

Athawale defends Pankaja; says Cong attempting to malign her

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

He added that it was 'ironical' for the Congress to talk about corruption when the party itself has been accused of being a part of several scams in the past.

BOO this minister who doesn't want boys, girls to share seats

BOO this minister who doesn't want boys, girls to share seats

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

However, he said he had nothing against students sitting in separate chairs together in the class.

Boxing India requests AIBA to be lenient on Sarita

Boxing India requests AIBA to be lenient on Sarita

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Requesting the International Boxing Association to revoke the provisional suspension on L Sarita Devi, Boxing India President Sandeep Jajodia said her unconditional apology and her impeccable past disciplinary record would form the crux of her defence in front of the world body.

The 45-calibre Dhanush field artillery gun is here!

The 45-calibre Dhanush field artillery gun is here!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Ordnance Factory Board officials say upgrading the 39-calibre FH-77 into the 45-calibre Dhanush has increased the gun's range from 27 to 38 kilometres, using enhanced range ammunition.

4 puzzling questions about the Rafale deal

4 puzzling questions about the Rafale deal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Why did Modi bypass the Cabinet before he committed India to the Rafale deal?

Artillery-starved Indian Army gets big boost

Artillery-starved Indian Army gets big boost

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

In a major milestone, India successfully tests new advanced towed artillery gun system.

Zakir Naik serves notice to Arnab Goswami, seeks Rs 500 cr damages

Zakir Naik serves notice to Arnab Goswami, seeks Rs 500 cr damages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The controversial Islamic preacher has asked the firebrand television anchor to withdraw defamatory statements made by him and tender an unconditional apology.

HC extends stay on FIR in Tapas Pal case

HC extends stay on FIR in Tapas Pal case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

A referee judge of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday extended a stay on execution of an order of filing FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal for his alleged insensitive comments against women.

'Pak ISI, BJP rejoice when communal riots take place'

'Pak ISI, BJP rejoice when communal riots take place'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

In comments that are likely to fuel a controversy, Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmad on Friday drew parallels with Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence and Bharatiya Janata Party, saying both "rejoice" whenever communal riots erupt.

Govt tries to mend ways, apologises to VP for Madhav's 'unnecessary' tweet

Govt tries to mend ways, apologises to VP for Madhav's 'unnecessary' tweet

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Shripad Naik said that the incident was a mistake and that Ram Madhav had apologised.

Fowler suspended for 4 games, fined for anti-ref comments

Fowler suspended for 4 games, fined for anti-ref comments

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Fowler, according to the committee, did not respond and said that he 'never intended to make any racist remarks and no malice was ever intended.'

Split verdict in Tapas Pal 'shoot and rape' remark case

Split verdict in Tapas Pal 'shoot and rape' remark case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

A Calcutta High Court bench on Wednesday gave a split verdict on the appeals against a single bench order directing filing of FIR and a CID probe into Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal's 'shoot and rape' comments.

'Some ex-PMs compromised India's deep assets'

'Some ex-PMs compromised India's deep assets'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar kicked up a storm with his allegation that some former prime ministers had "compromised" the country's "deep assets", triggering a demand by Congress that he give evidence or tender a public apology.

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Haryana govt twists norms to favour DLF in Gurgaon land auction

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

DLF has long been embroiled in a controversy over a deal that brought windfall profits to Robert Vadra, son-in-law of United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

Sarita Devi finally receives her Asian Games bronze medal

Sarita Devi finally receives her Asian Games bronze medal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Boxer Sarita Devi finally received her Asian Games bronze medal which she had refused at the victory ceremony in Incheon under controversial circumstances with the Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta presenting it to her in New Delhi.

Saryu Roy claims closeness with Nitish cost him ticket

Saryu Roy claims closeness with Nitish cost him ticket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

At least three members of the BJP Parliamentary Board, that approved candidates list, told me that release of my book by Nitish Kumar in 2017 was strongly resented and probably this cost me the party nomination, Roy said.

Manipur Governor Duggal quits; ninth to do so under Modi sarkar

Manipur Governor Duggal quits; ninth to do so under Modi sarkar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Vinod Kumar Duggal on Friday night resigned as Manipur Governor becoming the ninth governor appointed by the UPA regime to quit since the NDA government came to power in May this year.

Thackeray takes dig at BJP, says fake degrees have become 'political trend'

Thackeray takes dig at BJP, says fake degrees have become 'political trend'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Thackeray also said that corruption allegations against Pankaja Munde were "grave" but did not comment further on the issue.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'What the price will reveal, since the India specific capabilities haven't changed since 2013, is how much the Modi government padded up the cost,' points out Mohan Guruswamy.

Rafale deal not done yet, negotiating to reduce price: Parrikar

Rafale deal not done yet, negotiating to reduce price: Parrikar

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The deal for purchase of 36 Rafale fighter planes from France is not done yet, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday with an assertion that the government was negotiating to reduce to deal value and "save a lot" of money.

After Digvijaya, now Manish Tewari posts abusive tweets against PM

After Digvijaya, now Manish Tewari posts abusive tweets against PM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

In his post, Tewari wrote in Hindi in Roman script about how Modi "befooled" people.

Kamal Nath resigns as AICC general secy, wants to be relieved of Punjab role

Kamal Nath resigns as AICC general secy, wants to be relieved of Punjab role

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

He wrote a letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi who immediately accepted his resignation and relieved him of his charge as party General Secretary.

Limited choices in strategic partners in defence

Limited choices in strategic partners in defence

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The defence ministry has lost sight of what it intended to achieve -- which was to nurture private defence firms that would compete on equal terms with the 9 defence PSUs and the 41 Ordnance Factory Board factories.

French govt did not contradict Hollande in denial

French govt did not contradict Hollande in denial

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

French observers point out that Paris had no choice but to issue a denial given the importance of India's Rafale purchase for France's aerospace industry.

I'm not projecting myself as God: Dera chief on 'MSG' row

I'm not projecting myself as God: Dera chief on 'MSG' row

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Dera Saccha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Friday said he was unaware of the reasons behind Central Board of Film Certification chairperson Leela Samson's resignation, adding that those protesting against his movie Messenger of God have not seen it yet.