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'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'If the minister does not resign, then it will be the darkest incident of Indian democracy where power prevailed over the people.'

Rahul meets families of youth killed in Faridkot firing

Rahul meets families of youth killed in Faridkot firing

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The Congress vice-president will also meet farmers in Bathinda district during his two-day visit.

Had asked Sidhu to reconsider Pak visit, says Amarinder

Had asked Sidhu to reconsider Pak visit, says Amarinder

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Sidhu said that the corridor would promote peace and erase "enmity" between India and Pakistan and create infinite possibilities between them, including the resumption of cricket ties.

Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi hopes to attract funds and skills from U.S. innovators to help India's burgeoning startup scene grow.

Farmers must call off chakka jam in the national interest

Farmers must call off chakka jam in the national interest

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The government and the farmers must come back to the negotiating table with only the interest of the country in mind, suggests Vivek Gumaste.

Punjab polls: AAP releases first list of candidates

Punjab polls: AAP releases first list of candidates

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Senior lawyers H S Phoolka and Himmat Singh Shergill figure in the first list of 19 candidates released by the AAP on Thursday for Punjab assembly elections.

#Istandwithfarmer, #NoFarmersNoFood trend on Twitter

#Istandwithfarmer, #NoFarmersNoFood trend on Twitter

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

A nationwide agitation was held on the call of 'December 8 Kisan Mahaandolan' as protesting farmers vociferously reiterated their demand of repealing the new farm laws, which they have termed as "kala kanoon".

'Fact-finding can't be rumour finding!'

'Fact-finding can't be rumour finding!'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

'All those rumours that were floating around Delhi could not have been the basis of my report,' says Justice G T Nanavati, who probed the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Exclusive: Judge Nanavati on '84 riots

Exclusive: Judge Nanavati on '84 riots

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

'I don't speculate. It could have been to please their leaders, also!' Justice G T Nanavati on the anti-Sikh riots.'

1984 riots were a national shame: PM

1984 riots were a national shame: PM

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Sajjan will be tried for 1984 riots: SC

Sajjan will be tried for 1984 riots: SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to quash the charges of murder and other offences against senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and said the trial will continue against him in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. A bench comprising Justices P Sathasivam and A R Dave vacated the August 13 interim order staying the trial proceedings against him before a Delhi court. "The trial judge is free to analyse and evaluate the charges and the submissions to arrive at an appropriate conclusion

SC reserves order on Sajjan Kumar's plea

SC reserves order on Sajjan Kumar's plea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a petition filed by senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar challenging initiation of criminal proceedings against him in 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases.

HC stays reservation for Jats, 5 other communities

HC stays reservation for Jats, 5 other communities

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The high court passed the order while hearing a petition challenging the constitutional validity of The Haryana Backward Classes (reservation in services and admission in educational institutions) Act 2016 that was passed unanimously by the state assembly on March 29.

'84 riots: SC refuses stay on case against Sajjan

'84 riots: SC refuses stay on case against Sajjan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Justice A K Pathak declined the plea of Kumar, against whom the charges of murder and rioting were framed by a lower court, to immediately stay the trial till his petition challenging framing of charges is decided by the court

Pakistan is 'arsonist' disguising itself as 'fire-fighter': India at UNGA

Pakistan is 'arsonist' disguising itself as 'fire-fighter': India at UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

"We keep hearing that Pakistan is a 'victim of terrorism'. This is the country which is an arsonist disguising itself as a fire-fighter. Pakistan nurtures terrorists in their backyard in the hope that they will only harm their neighbours," India's first secretary Sneha Dubey said in the UN General Assembly on Friday.

Man lynched on suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar

Man lynched on suspicion of cow smuggling in Alwar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The people suspected that Khan was smuggling cows but the allegation is yet to be verified, police said.

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The move comes amid speculation over possibility of an alliance between the Congress and the AAP for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Racist attacks: Indian envoy visits Melbourne

Racist attacks: Indian envoy visits Melbourne

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

India's top envoy in Australia has assured Indians that the government was 'very closely monitoring' their well-being in this country, as she asked them to not allow 'a few bad elements' to sour the otherwise warm Indo-Australian relationship. Indian High Commissioner Sujatha Singh, who traveled to Melbourne, assured the Indian Sikh community that the perpetrators of the incident of arson on a local gurdwara will be brought to justice by the authorities.

COVID effect: No motorcycle stunts at R-Day parade this year

COVID effect: No motorcycle stunts at R-Day parade this year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The spectator size too has been reduced to 25,000, officials said.

'Abolish reservations and private education!'

'Abolish reservations and private education!'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Where should shudra-OBCs go because of whom the nation is surviving?'

'SGPC must move SC to ban film'

'SGPC must move SC to ban film'

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday declined to stay the screening of Hindi film 'Jo Bole So Nihal'.

1984 riots case: HC grants bail to Sajjan Kumar

1984 riots case: HC grants bail to Sajjan Kumar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The Delhi high court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to former Congress Member of Parliament Sajjan Kumar and six others in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases. Justice A K Pathak, while pronouncing the bail order, directed the accused to furnish a personal and surety bond of Rs 50,000 each. A lower court had issued non-bailable warrants against Kumar, 64, and others after they failed to appear before it despite its summons.

'84 riots: HC defers hearing on Sajjan's plea

'84 riots: HC defers hearing on Sajjan's plea

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The Delhi high court on Wednesday deferred till Thursday the hearing on the anticipatory bail plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Stop discriminatory surveillance of Muslims in US: Rights group

Stop discriminatory surveillance of Muslims in US: Rights group

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Several Sikh, Hindu and South Asian rights groups have asked the United States justice department to probe the "discriminatory" surveillance of Muslims by the New York police department, saying such religious profiling unfairly "stigmatises" the community members and "breeds distrust".

Complete 1984 riots trial in 6 months: HC

Complete 1984 riots trial in 6 months: HC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The Delhi high court on Monday directed the lower court to complete the trial of all pending cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, including those against Congress leaders Sajjan Kumar and Jagdish Tytler, within six months. "We direct that the trial will be conducted as expeditiously as possible and will be completed within six months," a bench headed by Chief Justice A P Shah said.

Was summons served on Sonia in New York?

Was summons served on Sonia in New York?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The petitioners claim the summons was served via hospital staff, a claim refuted by sources close to the Congress president. George Joseph reports from New York.

'Ashamed, appalled and disgusted': Massive outrage over Kathua rape

'Ashamed, appalled and disgusted': Massive outrage over Kathua rape

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The support for the eight-year-old girl was growing with politicians, cutting across party lines, seeking justice for her.

39 found dead in truck container near London, driver arrested

39 found dead in truck container near London, driver arrested

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

A 25-year-old driver from Northern Ireland has been arrested on suspicion of murder of the 39 people, they said.

SC bans 'unconstitutional' instant talaq in 3:2 verdict

SC bans 'unconstitutional' instant talaq in 3:2 verdict

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The judges in the minority verdict said that if the Centre does not bring a law within six months, then its injunction on triple talaq will continue.

Ayodhya: Hindu Mahasabha seeks review of 5-acre plot to Muslims

Ayodhya: Hindu Mahasabha seeks review of 5-acre plot to Muslims

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While, Mahasabha plea seeks 'limited review' of the verdict, another review plea has been filed by activists.

Act against those invoking religious nationalism: HC to Centre

Act against those invoking religious nationalism: HC to Centre

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

The Jammu and Kashmir high court has directed the Centre and Chief Election Commissioner to act against politicians who seek people's mandate in elections by invoking religious nationalism, to prevent them from subverting the Constitution of the country.

'84 riots: HC refuses to stay CBI probe against Tytler

'84 riots: HC refuses to stay CBI probe against Tytler

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Delhi high court on Thursday declined to grant a stay on the Central Bureau of Investigation probe against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

'Vandalism of Southern California Gurdwara a hate crime'

'Vandalism of Southern California Gurdwara a hate crime'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The graffiti painted on the wall of the Gurdwara in Southern California on July 29 has once again proved that Sikhs are a target of mistaken identity, says president of Riverside Gurdwara.

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Akshay Kumar, named in Punjab sacrilege cases, appears before SIT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Kumar has denied arranging any meeting between former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and the Dera Sacha Sauda sect head.

Can't record statement against Tytler via VCM: CBI

Can't record statement against Tytler via VCM: CBI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Appearing for the CBI, additional solicitor general P P Malhotra told Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul that Singh had never appeared before the agency to prove his credentials, so it would be difficult to record his statement through video conferencing.

'In India, religious tolerance is deteriorating'

'In India, religious tolerance is deteriorating'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Religious tolerance in India is "deteriorating" while religious freedom violations are "increasing", a rights expert has told American lawmakers.

Muslim women can pronounce triple talaq too: AIMPLB tells SC

Muslim women can pronounce triple talaq too: AIMPLB tells SC

Rediff.com17 May 2017

While seeking response from former Union minister and senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing AIMPLB, the bench said, "Don't infer anything from our side."

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

'Who decides what is jingoistic?' 'What is patriotic?' 'Who decides Lagaan is patriotic and Gadar is jingoistic?'

Sonia to seek dismissal of lawsuit in 1984 riots case

Sonia to seek dismissal of lawsuit in 1984 riots case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Congress President Sonia Gandhi will move a United States court in New York seeking dismissal of a human rights violation lawsuit filed against her by a Sikh advocacy group and will urge the court to prevent it from filing further cases on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in America.

Nationalism, martyrdom of soldiers as much a poll issue as farmer deaths: PM

Nationalism, martyrdom of soldiers as much a poll issue as farmer deaths: PM

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Modi said the country is suffering because of terrorism for the last 40 years and there is no reason for people not being told about this.