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Kejriwal yet to give details of foreign funding of AAP: Shinde

Kejriwal yet to give details of foreign funding of AAP: Shinde

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Sunday alleged that despite reminders seeking information about the foreign donations received by AAP, the party leader Arvind Kejriwal was silent on the issue.

Bindra quits Observer, TOP posts citing 'conflict of interest'

Bindra quits Observer, TOP posts citing 'conflict of interest'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Abhinav Bindra resigned from the twin posts of National Observer for shooting and chairman of the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Committee to avoid any potential conflict of interest as he is also involved in private projects.

If Modi can't have SPG cover, so shouldn't the Gandhis

If Modi can't have SPG cover, so shouldn't the Gandhis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

There has been a raging debate over security cover for BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and the Sunday's blasts in Patna have made this a talking point.

Balasaheb Thorat appointed as Maharashtra Cong chief

Balasaheb Thorat appointed as Maharashtra Cong chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Thorat, 66, has been a farmers' leader and has been involved in the cooperative movement in Maharashtra. He is also a former revenue minister

Wrestlers aiming for atleast 5 medals at Rio: Sushil

Wrestlers aiming for atleast 5 medals at Rio: Sushil

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Buoyed by India's best-ever performance at the World Championships, Olympic heroes Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt today vowed to settle for nothing less than atleast five medals in the next edition at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

BJP slams JD-U for betrayal, calls for Bihar bandh on Tuesday

BJP slams JD-U for betrayal, calls for Bihar bandh on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

Accusing the Janata Dal-United of betrayal, Bihar BJP on Sunday said it had walked out of National Democratic Alliance despite repeated assurances that it would be consulted whenever the prime ministerial candidate is chosen.

CWG champion Sushil doesn't want to 'hold on to grudges'

CWG champion Sushil doesn't want to 'hold on to grudges'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

That was a phase, this is also a phase -- was philosophical Sushil Kumar's first reaction as he celebrated his third successive gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the build-up to which was marred by a selection controversy and questions over his fitness.

Bihar assembly protests MNS manhandling students, parents

Bihar assembly protests MNS manhandling students, parents

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The Bihar Assembly on Tuesday strongly protested manhandling of students and parents hailing from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Satara allegedly by workers of Maharashtra's Navnirman Sena of Raj Thackray.

Wrestlers fume as Indian cricketers back squash

Wrestlers fume as Indian cricketers back squash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Cricket stars like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag supporting squash's bid for inclusion in the 2020 Olympics has left India's wrestling fraternity distraught.

New migrant plan: 12 ministries, 125 days, Rs 50,000cr

New migrant plan: 12 ministries, 125 days, Rs 50,000cr

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The Government of India has decided to launch a massive rural public works scheme, 'Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan', to "empower and provide livelihood opportunities to the returnee migrant workers and rural citizens". Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch this scheme on June 20 through video conference in the presence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

Complaint against Shinde is 'motivated': Delhi police

Complaint against Shinde is 'motivated': Delhi police

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

The Delhi police on Wednesday opposed in a Delhi court a complaint seeking lodging of FIR against Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde for his remarks on 'Hindu terror' saying it was 'motivated' and bears 'misrepresentation of facts'.

Sonia gives strict instructions to pass T-Bill in LS today

Sonia gives strict instructions to pass T-Bill in LS today

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The Congress chief met Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to chalk out a strategy on the controversial legislation. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Kejriwal levelling baseless allegations: Shinde

Kejriwal levelling baseless allegations: Shinde

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Sunday said social activisit-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal is levelling baseless allegations as he has jumped into politics.

Shinde has given Pak a weapon to attack India: BJP

Shinde has given Pak a weapon to attack India: BJP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Member of Parliament Balbir Punj said here today that by making an irresponsible statement on terrorism, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has given Pakistan a weapon to attack India.

Sack Shinde or we will block Budget Session: BJP

Sack Shinde or we will block Budget Session: BJP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday threatened to block proceedings in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament if Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde was not sacked over his controversial remark on 'Hindu terror'.

BJP's Bihar unit plays the backward caste card for Modi

BJP's Bihar unit plays the backward caste card for Modi

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Bihar, including Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi and General Secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy, have been trying to woo members of the Extremely Backward Classes to garner support for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the party's prime ministerial candidate.

Bihar DY CM terms attack on Modi 'unfortunate'

Bihar DY CM terms attack on Modi 'unfortunate'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Joining the chorus of protests over remarks on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at Janata Dal-United conclave, Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday termed the developments "unfortunate" and said the party parliamentary board would take a call on the emerging situation at an appropriate time.

Tourists not to be allowed to work as journalists: Govt

Tourists not to be allowed to work as journalists: Govt

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The Union Home ministry has asked foreign correspondents to seek journalistic visas and not indulge in professional activities while travelling to India on tourist visas.

Sushil, Yogeshwar to skip Asian championship

Sushil, Yogeshwar to skip Asian championship

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Indian fans would be deprived of watching their Olympic medal winning grapplers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt in action at the upcoming Senior Asian Wrestling Championship as the two have not yet recovered from their respective injuries.

Shinde dares R K Singh, AAP to give proof of corruption

Shinde dares R K Singh, AAP to give proof of corruption

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Facing allegations of corruption levelled by former home secretary R K Singh and the Aam Aadmi Party, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday dared them to substantiate the charge and make it public.

Praveen Rana named replacement but there is hope for Narsingh

Praveen Rana named replacement but there is hope for Narsingh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of India has replaced Narsingh Yadav with Praveen Rana in the 74kg category of wrestling for Rio Olympics.

Cong rejects demand for PM's resignation, goes into huddle

Cong rejects demand for PM's resignation, goes into huddle

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

With the Comptroller and Auditor General reports providing ammunition to the Opposition to attack the prime minister, Congress on Friday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for his resignation while party chief Sonia Gandhi held a "strategy meeting" with senior ministers and party leaders.

President hosts iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President hosts iftar party at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

President Pranab Mukherjee hosted an iftar reception on Friday evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan which was attended among others by Vice-President Hamid Ansari and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Sushil Modi lambasts Nitish for taking Cong help

Sushil Modi lambasts Nitish for taking Cong help

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Keeping up the party's attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, senior BJP leader and former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi today lambasted him for allegedly taking Congress help to stay on in power and betraying the mandate of the people.

Nitish meets Guv, tenders resignation, recommends dissolution of assembly

Nitish meets Guv, tenders resignation, recommends dissolution of assembly

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The governor accepted the resignation and asked Kumar to continue as the caretaker chief minister till the new National Democratic Alliance government is sworn in.

Thanks to a divided Opposition, Parl functions smoothly

Thanks to a divided Opposition, Parl functions smoothly

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Whether it is the chopper deal, the Kurien case or the anti-rape ordinance, divisions in the Opposition ranks on these issues has eased the pressure on the UPA government, feels Sunita Moga

NDA to form govt in Bihar next week with Nitish as CM

NDA to form govt in Bihar next week with Nitish as CM

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Kumar, who looks on course to becoming the longest serving chief minister of the state during his new term, was expected to take oath on or after Monday next week before which he will send his resignation to the governor since his current tenure expires at the end of November.

Centre, C'garh to launch joint action against Maoists

Centre, C'garh to launch joint action against Maoists

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The Centre and Chhattisgarh government will launch joint action against Maoists in Bastar in the days to come, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said after talks with Chief Minister Raman.

India faces high degree of terrorist threats: Shinde

India faces high degree of terrorist threats: Shinde

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Asserting that countering violent extremism, and in particular terrorism, is a key global challenge of today, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said India continues to face a high degree of terrorist threats on several fronts, in particular, cross-border terrorism.

No seat sharing plan for Bihar as yet, says Kushwaha

No seat sharing plan for Bihar as yet, says Kushwaha

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'...there are people in the NDA, who don't wish to see Narendra Modi as the prime minister. They are the ones circulating misleading news,' he claimed.

Shinde inspects Indo-Bangla border in Assam

Shinde inspects Indo-Bangla border in Assam

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Saturday visited the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam's Dhubri district to review security measures, particularly in the riverine areas, following allegations of unabated illegal influx.

Complaint against Shinde: Court calls ATR from police

Complaint against Shinde: Court calls ATR from police

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

A court in the national capital on Friday asked the Delhi Police as to what action has it taken on a complaint seeking registration of FIR against Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar

Is Sonia-Rahul's Kumbh visit a damage-control bid?

Is Sonia-Rahul's Kumbh visit a damage-control bid?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

In the midst of the ongoing controversy over Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's remarks on 'Hindu terror' and the offensive launched by the Bharatiya Janata Party and other Hindu organisations asking that the home minister be sacked, Congress president Sonia Gandhi will visit Allahabad for the ongoing Kumbh Mela which is currently on and has attracted crores of devotees. Renu Mittal reports.

India, Bangladesh all set to sign some crucial deals

India, Bangladesh all set to sign some crucial deals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

On January 24, Delhi approved the extradition treaty, that was proposed by Bangladesh.

India, Bangladesh to forge business ties

India, Bangladesh to forge business ties

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

As several Indian ministers and secretaries from Delhi are about to visit Dhaka from January 28 till February 18, government officials of Dhaka are poised to sign some long-discussed crucial deals between the two neighbours.

US cautions its citizens over Telangana agitations

US cautions its citizens over Telangana agitations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Agitations related to the demand for separate Telangana state have prompted the United States State Department to caution its citizens in Hyderabad to be careful till February 4.

When lure of a job brought Deepak to wrestling

When lure of a job brought Deepak to wrestling

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

The last three years in Deepak Punia's life still sounds like a dream.

Home Minister Shinde on maiden visit to Kashmir

Home Minister Shinde on maiden visit to Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

The meeting was attended by Ladakh Affairs Minister Abdul Rahim Rather, CAPD Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon and officers of the district administration.

Shinde should prove his remarks or apologise: Jaitley

Shinde should prove his remarks or apologise: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde for accusing it and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of running terror training camps and said he should either prove it or apologise.

Meet Ravi Dahiya, a man of few words but talent in abundance

Meet Ravi Dahiya, a man of few words but talent in abundance

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

He has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after knocking off some established global stars in the 57kg but hardly shows any emotion.