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Lone Congress MP from Maharashtra Balu Dhanorkar dead

Lone Congress MP from Maharashtra Balu Dhanorkar dead

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Dhanorkar was 47 years old and is survived by wife Pratibha, an MLA, and two sons.

Amarnath attack: Army chief reviews security

Amarnath attack: Army chief reviews security

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and Hansraj Ahir assure Mehbooba Mufti of the Centre's support.

Law Commission recommends abolition of death penalty: Government

Law Commission recommends abolition of death penalty: Government

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

MoS Home Hansraj Ahir said that the Law Commission in its 262nd report has recommended that the death penalty be abolished for all crimes other than terrorism related offences and waging war.

BJP brings out book on coal-gate

BJP brings out book on coal-gate

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday came out with a book on the coal scam titled 'The Great Coal Robbery'.

Blame Shinde also for coal mess, says BJP MP

Blame Shinde also for coal mess, says BJP MP

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

BJP MP and coal crusader Hansraj Ahir blames Shinde for give permission for 45 power plants in Chandrapur in Maharashtra.

'Coal loot took place under PM's nose, he looked away'

'Coal loot took place under PM's nose, he looked away'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

In an exclusive interview with rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, BJP MP Ahir, who played a vital role in exposing coalgate, explains, quite convincingly, his view point on the scam.

'Companies grabbed free coal, now they want to profit'

'Companies grabbed free coal, now they want to profit'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hansraj Ahir, who has been at the forefront in exposing the scandalous free allotment of coal blocks by the United Progressive Alliance, explains the modus operandi of the coal scam in the second and final part of his interview with rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

No one can stop India if it tries to take PoK: Govt

No one can stop India if it tries to take PoK: Govt

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The minister said India would make efforts to get the territory back from Pakistan.

54 IS supporters arrested in India so far

54 IS supporters arrested in India so far

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The NIA has so far charge-sheeted 29 accused under the UAPA.

54 Islamic State supporters arrested so far in country: Centre

54 Islamic State supporters arrested so far in country: Centre

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

As many as 54 supporters IS have been arrested in the country, Lok Sabha was informed.

Fadnavis files nomination for Maharashtra polls

Fadnavis files nomination for Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Fadnavis, the first Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of the state, filed his papers from the Nagpur South-West constituency.

306 perish due to infectious diseases in Maha

306 perish due to infectious diseases in Maha

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

As many as 306 people have lost their lives due to the spread of infectious diseases in Maharashtra in the wake of the heavy rains and floods, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

Ceasefire violations will cost Pakistan dearly: Govt

Ceasefire violations will cost Pakistan dearly: Govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Army Vice Chief Sarath Chand said that India will continue to give a "befitting reply"

Sukma attack is a challenge, no one will be spared: Rajnath

Sukma attack is a challenge, no one will be spared: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

He said he would possibly go to Sukma on Wednesday.

Centre 'satisfied' with Amarnath yatra security arrangements

Centre 'satisfied' with Amarnath yatra security arrangements

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Several measure have been taken to beef up security for the pilgrimage.

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

BJP leader R K Singh says Pakistan's consistent denial of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav suggests him already being executed.

Centre should not be blamed for Dalit atrocities: Union minister Ahir

Centre should not be blamed for Dalit atrocities: Union minister Ahir

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Is the Union government responsible for it (Dalit atrocities)? Is the party (BJP) responsible for it?," Ahir asked.

79 terrorists killed in J&K till June 30

79 terrorists killed in J&K till June 30

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Also 125 terrorist incidents occurred in the first six months of 2016 in comparison to 76 in the corresponding period of last year.

Varun Gandhi contradicts Modi govt over Rohingyas deportation

Varun Gandhi contradicts Modi govt over Rohingyas deportation

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Union minister Hansraj Ahir said those who have national interest in mind should not make such statements.

Terror incidents in Kashmir dropped by 25% after surgical strikes

Terror incidents in Kashmir dropped by 25% after surgical strikes

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said in the Lok Sabha that between October 1, 2016 and March 31 this year the state reported 155 terror attacks.

Will a new law stop the lynchings in India?

Will a new law stop the lynchings in India?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Between 2014 and March 3, 2018, 45 people were killed in 40 cases of mob lynching across nine states, and at least 217 persons had been arrested, data compiled by the home ministry show.

Hyderabad civic polls: Voting underway amid heavy security

Hyderabad civic polls: Voting underway amid heavy security

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The polling started at 7 am and would continue till 5 pm.

Parliament Nuggets: 175 mobile phones are stolen per day in Delhi

Parliament Nuggets: 175 mobile phones are stolen per day in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Here is some interesting information released by the government in response to questions posed by MPs in Parliament on Tuesday.

'ICJ's stay on Jadhav's execution a big win for Modi government'

'ICJ's stay on Jadhav's execution a big win for Modi government'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir stated that the development put Pakistan in its place.

It's a cold-blooded murder, says Rajnath on Sukma Naxal attack

It's a cold-blooded murder, says Rajnath on Sukma Naxal attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

He accused Naxalites of using tribal villagers as a shield.

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"All of us can feel the pain of families of the Pulwama martyrs. We understand your anger," Modi said.

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The April 11 polling will decide the fate of several political bigwigs.

Civic polls: BJP tastes defeat in CM Fadnavis' home turf

Civic polls: BJP tastes defeat in CM Fadnavis' home turf

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A year after storming to power in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to have suffered a considerable erosion of support base in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' home turf Vidarbha, losing to Congress-Nationalist Congress Party in the municipal council polls in the region.

'Atmosphere not right for Indo-Pak cricket'

'Atmosphere not right for Indo-Pak cricket'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Govt unlikely to allow Indo-Pak cricket in Dubai

Maharashtra retains saffron as BJP-Sena sweep state

Maharashtra retains saffron as BJP-Sena sweep state

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The alliance won 41 of the 48 seats leaving the Congress-NCP combine with just 5 seats.

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

"The part (of J&K) which is with Pakistan (PoK) belongs to Pakistan and this side to India. This won't change. Let them fight how many wars they want to. This won't change," Abdullah said.

Narendra Modi Cabinet gets 21 new ministers

Narendra Modi Cabinet gets 21 new ministers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and three others were on Sunday inducted into the Union Cabinet as Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded his Council of Ministers, bringing in 21 new ministers as Shiv Sena kept away from the exercise.

Army hands over surgical strike clips to Centre: MoS Home

Army hands over surgical strike clips to Centre: MoS Home

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Ahir said there is a process for putting such issues in perspective which was duly followed by the Army as well as the government.

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Singh said India has a policy of maintaining cordial relations with neighbours.

Amarnath attack: Massive hunt on for mastermind LeT terrorist

Amarnath attack: Massive hunt on for mastermind LeT terrorist

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

An official said the attack appears to be a reprisal for killing of several Lashkar terrorists.

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Naxals used over 50 kilogram of explosives in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, about a year after a dozen jawans were killed in a similar ambush in the district.

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

First expansion of Modi Cabinet on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Five months into office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will expand and reshuffle his Council of Ministers on Sunday, bringing in new faces and is likely to drop a few.

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

While Agarwal said the government was trying to change character of the country, his other party colleagues said the names of persons 'who have made no contribution to the freedom struggle' are being given.

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

An injured jawan said around 10-12 Naxalites must have got killed in the 'befitting' retaliation by the CRPF contingent.