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WB Governor Narayanan demits office, leaves for Chennai

WB Governor Narayanan demits office, leaves for Chennai

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Friday demitted office and left for Chennai along with his wife Padmini.

Ex IAF chief Tyagi's bail illegal, his offence shamed country: CBI tells HC

Ex IAF chief Tyagi's bail illegal, his offence shamed country: CBI tells HC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Now, the Delhi high court will hear the matter on January 18.

PM received kickbacks from Sahara and Birla: Rahul's 'quake'

PM received kickbacks from Sahara and Birla: Rahul's 'quake'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Last week, Gandhi claimed that he had evidence of "personal corruption" of the prime minister but he was being prevented from speaking in the Lok Sabha because it would cause an earthquake.

Chopper scam: Def min to question Haschke on politicians, bureaucrats

Chopper scam: Def min to question Haschke on politicians, bureaucrats

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

With references to politicians and bureaucrats coming up in the chopper scam trial in Italy, the Defence Ministry is expected to seek clarifications on the issue from alleged middleman Guido Haschke during the next hearing of the case there.

Vested interests jeopardising AirAsia: Tata Sons

Vested interests jeopardising AirAsia: Tata Sons

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Swamy had written to the Election Commission, the DGCA and the Civil Aviation Ministry not to grant a license to the carrier.

Congress raising 'non-issues' to divert attention from Agusta: Naidu

Congress raising 'non-issues' to divert attention from Agusta: Naidu

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The Congress on Monday sought a discussion on the latest report of the CAG, listing alleged irregularities in Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation's KG basin gas project and forced three adjournments in Rajya Sabha in the pre-noon session demanding a response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BJP will soon project CM candidate for UP polls: Parrikar

BJP will soon project CM candidate for UP polls: Parrikar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Hitting out at the Samajwadi Party government over the Mathura violence, he said it is the biggest failure of the state government which has also failed to control 'goonda raj' in the state.

Students, you are what you do on a Sunday

Students, you are what you do on a Sunday

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Everybody must have a Sunday Project, says author Chandan Deshmukh

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi brothers, Khaitan

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi brothers, Khaitan

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The sources said questioning revolved around accounts of IDS Tunisia and remittances received by it.

Rahul, Cong must apologise: BJP on Rafale verdict

Rahul, Cong must apologise: BJP on Rafale verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

BJP leaders also took a dig at the former Congress president after the apex court asked him to be careful in future while closing a plea for contempt case against him for wrongly attributing certain comments on the Rafale deal to it.

No meeting between Modi and Italian PM: MEA on Agusta row

No meeting between Modi and Italian PM: MEA on Agusta row

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

There was no bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and his Italian counterpart Matteo Renzi on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last year, External Affairs Ministry said on Wednesday.

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'Now I will see how you escape...'

Chopper deal: ED files chargesheet in money laundering case

Chopper deal: ED files chargesheet in money laundering case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed its first chargesheet in a Delhi court against businessman Gautam Khaitan and others, including two Italian nationals, in connection with its money laundering probe in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal.

Chopper deal: ED searches multiple cities; freezes over Rs 86 cr shares

Chopper deal: ED searches multiple cities; freezes over Rs 86 cr shares

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Officials said the agency seized a number of documents during the searches from the premises of the firms and entities brought under the action as they were 'connected'.

'Whatever you write about, be honest'

'Whatever you write about, be honest'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Indian author and compiler of Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul Raksha Bharadia discusses the book and gives tips to aspiring writers.

Ex-IAF chief Tyagi gets bail in Agusta case

Ex-IAF chief Tyagi gets bail in Agusta case

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Tyagi has been granted bail on Rs 2 lakh security.

600 AAP workers detained during protest against Agusta scam

600 AAP workers detained during protest against Agusta scam

Rediff.com7 May 2016

All detained persons were released by 2.10 pm, a senior police official said.

'Two days old in Rajya Sabha', Swamy challenges expunging of comments

'Two days old in Rajya Sabha', Swamy challenges expunging of comments

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The BJP MP also said that MP said that he will seek breach of privilege proceedings against Ghulam Nabi Azad for "falsely" saying that the UPA had blacklisted Finmeccanica, the manufacturer of AgustaWestland choppers.

Who received kickbacks in chopper deal? Amit Shah asks Sonia

Who received kickbacks in chopper deal? Amit Shah asks Sonia

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Taking a jibe at Gandhi over her remarks on Wednesday that she does not fear anybody, Shah said she is "right" and that is why such "scams" keep coming out in the open.

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan resigns

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Monday resigned, becoming the fourth person occupying the gubernatorial post to put in his papers since the National Democratic Alliance government prodded some of the Governors appointed during the United Progressive Alliance rule to quit.

As always, Shiv Sena willing to strike but afraid to wound BJP?

As always, Shiv Sena willing to strike but afraid to wound BJP?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The compulsions of the Hindutva vote bank over 25 years in Maharashtra have made the two parties the oldest ideological partners and it is unrealistic to believe the situation has changed, reports Sunil Gatade.

Nobody has authenticated Swamy's documents: Kurien

Nobody has authenticated Swamy's documents: Kurien

Rediff.com9 May 2016

"Nobody else has authenticated it (Swamy's documents), neither the chairman, nor me," Kurien said, adding that the responsibility of the documents rested with the person authenticating them.

Chopper deal: Khaitan behind parking of kickbacks, says ED

Chopper deal: Khaitan behind parking of kickbacks, says ED

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday opposed in a Delhi court the bail plea of businessman Gautam Khaitan, arrested in connection with the money laundering case related to Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal, claiming that he was behind the "parking" of alleged kickbacks in the matter.

How to relax your mind and body

How to relax your mind and body

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Follow these simple steps.

Tyagi's arrest hurt morale of armed forces: IAF Chief

Tyagi's arrest hurt morale of armed forces: IAF Chief

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Tyagi, arrested on December 9 in AgustaWestland chopper scam case, was granted bail by a special court in New Delhi.

Has navy inducted INS Khanderi with several defects?

Has navy inducted INS Khanderi with several defects?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

There were 35 defects that still remained to be resolved. Of these, 29 could not have been resolved during the monsoon since they required testing in absolutely calm seas. Nor is the Khanderi being commissioned with a full complement of its primary weapon, the torpedo.

India bans Finmeccannica from future contracts but allows ongoing ones

India bans Finmeccannica from future contracts but allows ongoing ones

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

India on Tuesday barred scam-tainted Italian defence firm Finmeccannica from participating in future tenders while deciding to carry out ongoing contracts with the group and its subsidiary AgustaWestland, more than a month after putting all deals on hold.

Appointment of governors before Par session not ruled out: Rajnath

Appointment of governors before Par session not ruled out: Rajnath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The government on Wednesday did not rule out appointment of some new governors before the Budget Session of Parliament beginning July 7, saying a concrete situation will emerge only after three to four days.

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.

Britain helped in Op Bluestar to secure defence deal?

Britain helped in Op Bluestar to secure defence deal?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

It may be a case of history repeating itself as the defence company at the heart of parliamentary queries over Britain's involvement in Operation Bluestar is none other than AgustaWestland, which recently lost out on a lucrative contract to supply helicopters to India over allegations of corruption.

Feud between CBI director, deputy turns murkier; 1 from Asthana's team nabbed

Feud between CBI director, deputy turns murkier; 1 from Asthana's team nabbed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The CBI action comes after the second in command in the CBI, wrote to Cabinet Secretary alleging that the businessman had paid CBI Director Alok Verma Rs 2 crore to get relief in the case.

How did Swamy get confidential documents, Congress asks in Rajya Sabha

How did Swamy get confidential documents, Congress asks in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The House "must know how an honourable member or rather less honourable member" was given access to sensitive and secret files, which he has refused to authenticate and place on the table of the House, Anand Sharma of the Congress said.

Michel claims CBI asked him to implicate certain persons

Michel claims CBI asked him to implicate certain persons

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The threat to him was given before he was extradited to New Delhi, he said.

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The bench also extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram till September 5.

'Doesn't the CBI work on holidays?'

'Doesn't the CBI work on holidays?'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'Work will now be basically file movements from one desk to another as both the government and the agency would not like to antagonise the court.'

Cong to give privilege motions against Swamy, Parrikar in RS

Cong to give privilege motions against Swamy, Parrikar in RS

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Going on the counteroffensive, the Congress will be giving privilege motions against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Rajya Sabha on Friday

Buoyed by Uttarakhand result, Congress demands PM's apology in Parliament

Buoyed by Uttarakhand result, Congress demands PM's apology in Parliament

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Buoyed by the Uttarakhand assembly floor test result, Congress attacked PM Modi demanding his apology in Parliament and sacking of the minister who "advised" him to impose

LS session brought to sudden end, 2 days ahead of schedule

LS session brought to sudden end, 2 days ahead of schedule

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The Lok Sabha session was on Wednesday brought to a sudden end, two days before the scheduled culmination of the session during which the budgetary exercise was the highlight.

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

'Congress using GSPC issue to deflect attention from Agusta'

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Saurabh Patel, energy minister, Gujarat, who has handled the energy portfolio since 2002, speaks to Archis Mohan on GPSC's investment in the KG basin and says the criticism is politically motivated.

Goa Governor Wanchoo resigns

Goa Governor Wanchoo resigns

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

B V Wanchoo on Friday resigned as Governor of Goa as government went about finalising its plans for replacing the Governors appointed during the previous UPA regime.