HOODA FAMILY
Former Haryana Congress leaders Kiran Choudhary, daughter Shruti Choudhry join BJP
Former Haryana Congress leaders Kiran Choudhary and her daughter Shruti Choudhry, along with their supporters, joined the BJP in New Delhi. They had resigned from Congress, citing party functioning issues. Kiran Choudhry, daughter-in-law of former Haryana CM Bansi Lal, is an MLA, while Shruti was the working president of Haryana Congress. They joined BJP in a ceremony attended by senior party leaders.
Devi Lal, Hooda kin slug it out in Haryana; no member of Bhajan Lal, Bansi Lal families in fray
Haryana's political landscape has long been dominated by four prominent families - the 'Lals' and the Hoodas. A new generation now takes the stage as old political heirs are sidelined, setting the stage for a complex electoral battle in the upcoming elections on May 25.
Lok Sabha election: Caste equations, angry farmers and Agniveer scheme pose challenges for BJP in Haryana
Haryana to vote for 10 Lok Sabha seats on May 25 with uncertainty over BJP govt. Recent changes, challenges from Jats, farmers' protests, and key contests in Rohtak, Hisar, and Sirsa shape the election dynamics.
Whole Hooda clan campaigns for Deepender in Rohtak prestige battle
Rohtak witnesses a fierce electoral battle between Deepender Hooda and BJP's Anand Sharma, focusing on local development and national issues. The competition highlights contrasting strategies and the significance of caste dynamics in shaping the election outcome.
Third Eye: Left searching for space; all eyes on Maken’s move
AAP and Congress supporters in Delhi are asking when Ajay Maken, a prominent Delhi Congress leader, will launch a full campaign for the seven LS candidates.
Randeep Hooda celebrates assassination of Sarbjit Singh’s killer Amir Sarfaraz, thanks ‘unknown men’
Amir Sarfaraz aka Tamba fell victim to a fatal shooting outside his residence in Lahore's Islampura area around 1:30 am, perpetrated by assailants on motorcycles. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he tragically passed away due to his injuries. The attackers ambushed him as he answered their knock at the door.
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Fractious Haryana Congress displays show of unity as Birender Singh rejoins party
Haryana Congress leaders even made a call for unity to help bring the party back to power in the state. Assembly polls in Haryana will be held later this year and the Congress is rearing to wrest back power from the BJP. It has been out of power in the state for the last 10 years.
From Veer Savarkar to Arthur: Movies to watch this weekend
This week's cinematic offerings present a diverse array of films, from historical epics to uproarious comedies and spine-chilling horrors. Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' highlights India's freedom struggle, while 'Madgaon Express' promises laughter-filled chaos. 'Imaginary' delivers thrills, and 'Arthur The King' offers a heartwarming journey of redemption. Get ready for a captivating cinematic experience!
Our own Christian Bale! Randeep Hooda’s shocking body transformation for Savarkar biopic leaves fans speechless
Hooda will be essaying the role of controversial revolutionary Vinayak Damodar Savarkar aka Veer Savarkar. The movie, which will hit the big screens on March 22, also marks his directorial debut.
Former Haryana Congress chief Ram Prakash no more
Former Haryana Congress president Dr Ram Prakash passed away at the age of 84 at his residence here on Wednesday, his family said. Prakash, who was also a former Haryana minister and a Rajya Sabha MP, was ailing for some time. His last rites were performed in the afternoon
When 'traditional' ceremonies become refreshingly different
Actor Randeep Hooda's wedding to model Lin Laishram in a traditional Manipuri Meitei ceremony captured public attention. Social media buzzed with admiration for its uniqueness, sparking interest in Meitei customs. However, the overwhelming positivity revealed a lack of awareness about India's diverse rituals. The surge of appreciation mirrored historical Orientalism, showcasing how many Indians remain unfamiliar with the country's rich tapestry of traditions. This calls for a revival of regional customs amid the trend towards standardized weddings to preserve India's vibrant cultural diversity.
Actor Randeep Hooda to marry his girlfriend Lin Laishram in Imphal on Wednesday
The couple shared the news on Instagram, expressing joy and seeking blessings for their union.
BJP-led Haryana government 'avoided discussion' on Nuh issue in assembly: Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda
"They (the government) avoided discussion when we raised law and order matters, including the Nuh incident. It was said that the matter was sub-judice," the leader of opposition told reporters here, a day after the Haryana assembly Monsoon session concluded.
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda joins Khalsa Aid to assist flood victims in Haryana
Simultaneously, in a coordinated effort with state administrations, a total of 73 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed across Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi to carry out rescue and relief operations. These teams have successfully rescued and evacuated a significant number of individuals, amounting to 1600 people and 956 livestock, providing them with safer shelter and support.
Savarkar's son requests film-makers to consult revolutionary's family before release of biopic
Ranjit Savarkar said he will demand to go through the final print. If the film demeans Savarkar, he said he will move the court and get restraining orders.
Randeep Hooda undergoes extreme makeover, loses 26 kgs for 'Swatantra Veer Savarkar'
'Swatantra Veer Savarkar' also marks Hooda's directorial debut. To look the part he underwent an extreme diet comprising one 1 date and a glass of milk!
Netflix launches trailer of action-thriller CAT starring Randeep Hooda
Releasing on 9th December, CAT is being promoted as an action-thriller where brotherhood and espionage are the main highlights.
'Best show against BJP-Bishnoi-JJP front'
The Hooda camp claimed Adampur showed that the party was back to fighting fit after Congress lost deposit in the neighbouring Ellanbad assembly bypoll last year.
'Candidate to campaign was one family affair'
"During the Adampur assembly byelection, right from the selection of Congress candidate to campaign, the entire established organisational procedures of the Congress party were done away with. Congress is a national party and not a regional party or a private outfit. Yet, the Congress election campaign in Adampur was run as if it was just one Haryana family affair. No wonder our party, sadly, lost the seat it held to the ruling BJP, despite the fact the Khattar government is faced with major incumbency issues," Selja told ET.
Countdown to defeat of Khattar govt will begin from Adampur: Bhupinder Singh Hooda
The November 3 bypoll in Adampur in Hisar district was necessitated after Kuldeep Bishnoi, the younger son of former chief minister Bhajan Lal, resigned as MLA from the seat and switched sides from the Congress to the BJP in August.
Randeep Hooda celebrates Diwali with Lin Laishram, makes relationship official
Actor Randeep Hooda celebrated this year's Diwali with Lin Laishram, his rumoured girlfriend. Randeep posted his Diwali celebrations pictures on Instagram, wherein Lin could be seen with him
'Lights, camera, history!' Randeep Hooda starts shooting for Savarkar biopic
'SwatantryaVeer Savarkar' is co-written by Utkarsh Naithani and Hooda.
Asked Azad why he quit Cong, urged him not to make it bitter with harsh statements: Bhupinder Singh Hooda
The process for the Congress President's election has come into the spotlight after few leaders questioned the non-availability of electoral rolls in the public domain. Two Congress leaders, Manish Tewari and Karti Chidambaram, on Wednesday urged the Central Election Authority, headed by Madhusudan Mistry, to make the electoral rolls public and available on the Congress website.
Congress plot thickens as Hooda, Sharma & Chavan visit Azad
Azad and his former party colleagues are learnt to have agreed at the meeting that the Congress leadership did not honour commitments given several times to change seekers on addressing issues they raised in their letter. "All promises and commitments given to us were broken so much that Azadji has been forced to leave the party," said a person privy to the meeting.
Randeep Hooda posts photo with Sarabjit Singh's sister Dalbir Kaur on Raksha Bandhan
In the movie 'Sarbjit', actor Randeep Hooda essayed the role of Sarabjit Singh, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan played Dalbir Kaur. As Dalbir was delighted to see his portrayal in the film, Randeep was referred to as Dalbir's brother.
Congress chintan shivir: One family, one ticket, restoring parliamentary board, 3-yr spacing between office terms proposed
The Shivir will be attended by 400 odd party delegates led by the Gandhi-Vadra-led party leadership. The one-family-one-ticket proposal, it seems, is in response to the dynasty barbs from the BJP, and speaks of the pressure from within to reverse the growing disenchantment of the youth with the growing phenomenon of dynasts.
Sonia and Rahul get in touch with representatives of change-seekers
Many representatives of change-seekers, at the time of going to the press, were holding talks at Azad's residence to review the day's development and decide the path ahead.
Rahul Gandhi talks to Bhupinder Singh Hooda as Congress reaches out to G-23, Ghulam Nabi Azad likely to meet Sonia Gandhi on Friday
A day after the Group of 23 pitched for an "inclusive and collective leadership" in the Congress, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, one of its members, met Rahul Gandhi and the two leaders were learnt to have discussed a revamp of the party organisation, a key demand of the dissenters.
After G-23 meeting, Rahul Gandhi meets Congress veteran Bhupinder Singh Hooda
The meeting is being seen as an attempt by the Gandhi family to reach out to the G-23, which has shown signs of increasing aggression on the leadership issue after Congress's abject loss in the assembly elections in five states.
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