Kirti Azad

We need to target UPA instead of fighting with each other: Kirti Azad

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hit out at its biggest ally Janata Dal United saying it should refrain from targeting its allies and instead focus on removing the "corrupt" United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had, in a veiled threat to the BJP, made it clear that his party will not accept the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the NDA's prime ministerial nominee. ...

BJP leaders fight like cats and dogs: Aiyar

The war of words between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party hit a new low on Saturday as two leaders from the parties traded barbs, referring to each other as 'dogs' and 'pets'. ...  

Miandad should be interrogated on Dawood's whereabouts: Kirti Azad

As the government and Opposition parties spar over the Home Ministry's decision to grant visa to former Pakistani cricketer Javed Miandad, who has family ties with Dawood Ibrahim, Kirti Azad has suggested that he be interrogated in India. ...

Let cricket be a game, not a ball for politicians: SC

Cricket should be kept free from politics and the game should not become a ball for politicians, the Supreme Court observed on Monday. "Let cricket be a game and not a ball for politicians," observed a bench comprising Justice R M Lodha and Justice AR Dave. ...  

FDI in retail allowed at behest of corporates: BJP

Darbhanga: BJP MP Kirti Azad on Sunday alleged that the UPA government has allowed 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail at the behest of corporates and said it "will ruin" the small traders. "The UPA government was being run by the Congress party in collusion with foreign investors and corporates and the decision to allow FDI in retail was taken at the behest of these investors and corporates," he...  

Is resuming cricket ties with Pak a right decision?

CNN-IBN's panel of experts discuss India's move to invite Pakistan for a limited overs series later this year. ...

Police should have probed spot-fixing case: Azad

Former India cricketer Kirti Azad said the BCCI has no authority to conduct a criminal investigation on its own. ...  

DRS: The IPL needs accountability

Let's make the IPL about what we see on the field, and the off-field controversies should be seen, really frankly, as minor distractions. ...  

DDCA demands lifetime ban on Kirti Azad

Azad had questioned the credibility of IPL and also went on hunger strike at the Feroz Shah Kotla. ...  

Newsmaker of the Day: Kirti Azad

MP Kirti Azad said he will continue his protest against the IPL and the Cricket Board. ...

Shastri takes a dig at 'complaining' Azad

Kiri Azad had earlier slammed the BCCI, saying it lacked accountability and transparency. ...  

BCCI stops payment to defiant Azad

BCCI has removed Azad from the list of beneficiaries for the one-time payment following his criticism of IPL. ...  

Kirti Azad slams BCCI and IPL

Former cricketer Kirti Azad slams BCCI over the benefit scheme and black money involved in the IPL. ...

My fast is for transparency, accountability in IPL: Kirti Azad

Former India cricketer Kirti Azad on Sunday began a fast, demanding that the IPL, which has been hit by a series of controversies, be scrapped. ...

Kirti Azad begins hunger fast against IPL

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Kirti Azad on Sunday began a fast, demanding that the Indian Premier League, which has been a hit by a series a controversies, be scrapped. Azad, who is also a BJP leader, began the hunger strike outside the Feroz Shah Kotla ground. "All those who are watching, I have a question. Shouldn't there be transparency? There is too much of politics in sports. I only...  

MPs demand a probe into IPL

New Delhi: Against the backdrop of alleged molestation of a woman by an Australian player in IPL, a demand was made in the Lok Sabha for a high level probe into the affairs of the tournament, with a BJP member threatening to go on a hunger strike from Sunday if no action was taken. Former cricketer Kirti Azad (BJP) raised the issue during Zero Hour, alleging that the IPL had...  

IPL sting creates uproar in the Parliament

Kirti Azad raised the issue in the Lok Sabha while the IPL chief and parliamentarian Rajiv Shukla promised strict action. ...

Is Sachin being used as a political pawn by Cong?

New Delhi: The nomination of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has sparked a political slugfest with the opposition parties questioning the timing of the move by the government. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena have said that the timing of the nomination suggests that it is aimed at distracting attention from scams. During a discussion with IBN18 Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Shiv Sena Rahul Narvekar said, "Sachin deserves this...  

CD controversy: Singhvi must explain, says BJP

New Delhi: In another embarrassment for the Congress party, its spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi found himself in the midst of a CD controversy on Wednesday. While his name has been removed from the Press Conference roster, Singhvi insists it is because he is unwell. The man who used to vociferously defend his party is now almost being silenced. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, the suave lawyer turned politician, is feeling the heat...  

Standing Committee meet ends, dissent over Lokpal

New Delhi: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Lokpal met on Wednesday and there was disagreement over exclusion of lower bureaucracy and Prime minister, sources said. There was also Objection to CBI members not being appointed like the CVC. Members Kirti Azad, Bal Apte, Haren Pathak and Arjun Meghwal are to give dissenting note on draft, sources said. It was also said that they were against Citizens' Charter being a separate...