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Trade bandh on Mar 31, Apr 1

Trade bandh on Mar 31, Apr 1

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Leading trade associations on Wednesday threatened to go on a 48-hour nationwide strike from March 31 to protest the introduction of value-added tax from the next fiscal.

Chandigarh stalking case: Haryana BJP chief's son in judicial custody till Aug 25

Chandigarh stalking case: Haryana BJP chief's son in judicial custody till Aug 25

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The two accused were re-arrested on August 9 after they joined the police investigation and charged with attempted abduction under section 365 of the IPC and section 511, which relates to an attempt to commit an offence punishable with life or other imprisonment.

Air India staff to stage mass walkout today

Air India staff to stage mass walkout today

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

However, even as the ACEU claimed there would be disruption of flights during that time, the A-I management made it clear they had not backed out on their commitments and had told unions they would pay the salaries by July 3 or 4. However, even as the ACEU claimed there would be disruption of flights during that time, the A-I management made it clear they had not backed out on their commitments and had told unions they would pay the salaries by July 3 or 4.

7 non-BJP CMs to jointly move SC seeking to defer NEET, JEE

7 non-BJP CMs to jointly move SC seeking to defer NEET, JEE

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

At a meeting convened by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on a range of issues ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament, the seven chief ministers unanimously agreed to the need for filing a review petition urging the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent order rejecting the postponement of the competitive exams.

Soumitra Chatterjee and the inheritance of loss

Soumitra Chatterjee and the inheritance of loss

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The passing of Satyajit Ray's renaissance man feels like the snapping of the last connection with a generation that built a nation and defined grace while facing everything life had to throw at them, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

AI staffer assault: Sena calls for bandh in slap-happy MP's constituency

AI staffer assault: Sena calls for bandh in slap-happy MP's constituency

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Sena has not supported Gaikwad's act but senior party leaders have expressed reservations over the airlines' action against him

Fuel price hike: Left demands review

Fuel price hike: Left demands review

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Angry over the 'steep hike' in fuel prices, the United Progressive Alliance's Left allieson Wednesday demanded a review of the decision as it announced a week-long nationwide agitation to protest the "unjustified burden" imposed on the common man.

Rohith's suicide: SC/ST teachers to go on hunger strike

Rohith's suicide: SC/ST teachers to go on hunger strike

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The SC and ST Teachers Forum said in a statement that its members would go on a hunger strike from Thursday to press for the resignation of VC Appa Rao and the interim VC 'in order to resume academic and administrative activities'.

Dalit scholar issue: Students on fast moved to health centre

Dalit scholar issue: Students on fast moved to health centre

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Six of the seven students of the Hyderabad Central University, on hunger strike to protest the suicide of Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, have been shifted to a health centre even as the agitators today took out a march to the residence of the interim head of the institution.

Chorus grows for postponing entrance exams amid Covid-19 pandemic

Chorus grows for postponing entrance exams amid Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Using the hashtag, SATYAGRAHagainstExamInCovid, many students also took to Twitter to appeal to the government to heed to their demands.

Govt rules out excise duty cut on petrol, diesel

Govt rules out excise duty cut on petrol, diesel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A one rupee per litre cut in taxes would result in revenues being hit by Rs 30,000 crore on an annualised basis.

Man transporting cattle found murdered in Alwar, kin allege foul play

Man transporting cattle found murdered in Alwar, kin allege foul play

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The body of Umar Khan, hailing from Ghatmika village in Bharatpur district, was recovered near Ramgarh on Saturday.

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

'No magic bullet to agriculture reforms'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'Agri reforms need to go beyond the limited concerns of these three laws in improving agriculture productivity in cereal and crop diversification and production patterns.'

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said the intention behind the notification was not to harm any particular group.

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.'

Anti-bombing strike grips Bangladesh

Anti-bombing strike grips Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

BJP ministers in J-K asked to resign; reshuffle on cards

BJP ministers in J-K asked to resign; reshuffle on cards

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The BJP leaders said the party wants to bring in new faces in the cabinet and work for the people of the state.

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Strike to hit banking services

Strike to hit banking services

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Banking operations are likely to be hit hard on Friday as three employees unions have called for a nationwide strike to oppose outsourcing of services, demand recruitment of staff and one more pension option.

BJP government is anti-Dalit, says Kejriwal after meeting Una thrashing victims

BJP government is anti-Dalit, says Kejriwal after meeting Una thrashing victims

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Kejriwal on Friday accused the state administration of colluding in the incident of attack on Dalit men by cow vigilantes as he met the victims and their families.

Oppn strike: High security in Bangladesh

Oppn strike: High security in Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Bangladeshi authorities ordered extra police and paramilitary forces to patrol major towns and cities ahead of an opposition strike on Saturday called to protest a series of bombings this week.

Has BJP bungled in Kashmir?

Has BJP bungled in Kashmir?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If the National Conference and PDP make handsome electoral gains in the valley and call for the restoration of the former state's lost status, how will the rulers in Delhi respond?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Delhi gang rape victim's village satisfied with verdict

Delhi gang rape victim's village satisfied with verdict

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

People of the Delhi gang rape victim's ancestral village here lit candles and distributed sweets after hearing that a court has awarded death penalty to her attackers on Friday.

Mittal cuts jobs in SA; unions threaten stir

Mittal cuts jobs in SA; unions threaten stir

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Barely days after Mittal Steel announced to cut 800 jobs in its South African operations, a leading trade union of that country slammed the move and warned that it could spark off a nationwide outrage.

The 5 BJP Dalit MPs who are upset with Modi

The 5 BJP Dalit MPs who are upset with Modi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Here are 5 BJP MPs who have taken up cudgels against their party leadership for its handling of Dalit issues.

Bangladesh HC rejects plea challenging Islam as state religion

Bangladesh HC rejects plea challenging Islam as state religion

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

After the passage of the Eighth Amendment Bill on June 7, 1988, 15 noted personalities had filed a public interest litigation challenging the state religion provision. Many of them are now dead.

Death toll in Bangladesh violence rises to 6

Death toll in Bangladesh violence rises to 6

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The death toll in violence across Bangladesh, following dispute over electoral system, rose to six even as the country braced for a 60-hour opposition strike on Sunday, calling for a neutral caretaker government to oversee the next general elections.

5 arrested for assaulting CRPF jawans in J&K

5 arrested for assaulting CRPF jawans in J&K

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police S P Vaid on Friday lauded the restraint shown by the Central Reserve Police Force jawans who were heckled by some youths in Budgham on Sunday, saying "any armed force in the world would have retaliated with force".

BSNL strike on January 5

BSNL strike on January 5

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

Two killed in B'desh blast

Two killed in B'desh blast

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

Cauvery bandh brings Bengaluru to halt

Cauvery bandh brings Bengaluru to halt

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A bandh to protest against the release of Cauvery waters to Tamil Nadu has brought Karnataka to a standstill on Friday

Thailand votes peacefully amid opposition boycott

Thailand votes peacefully amid opposition boycott

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Thailand voted on Sunday under heavy security in violence-plagued snap elections amid boycott calls from the opposition, which forced cancellation of polls in 45 constituencies across the politically polarised country.

Seer's arrest: Advani starts dharna

Seer's arrest: Advani starts dharna

Rediff.com20 Nov 2004

Are bank strikes justified?

Are bank strikes justified?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Do you think the bank employees are justified in resorting to such strikes? If not, in what way can they express their protest?

2-day strike cripples Nepal

2-day strike cripples Nepal

Rediff.com12 May 2004

The strike was called by major political parties demanding the restoration democracy.

BJP launches 3-day stir against seer's arrest

BJP launches 3-day stir against seer's arrest

Rediff.com20 Nov 2004

The BJP has dubbed the seer's arrest as an "assault on religion".

130 terrorists killed, 350 arrested in Pak's anti-terror drive

130 terrorists killed, 350 arrested in Pak's anti-terror drive

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Pakistan had reportedly launched 'strikes' against militant bases in Afghanistan on Saturday.

'Fight like a girl': Thousands rally across US on 2nd Women's March

'Fight like a girl': Thousands rally across US on 2nd Women's March

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Take a look at the sea of women who came out...

Govt to consider harsher punishment for juveniles

Govt to consider harsher punishment for juveniles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

The Juvenile Justice Act that exempts minors from severe punishment could be changed to deliver tougher punishment to juveniles accused of heinous crimes like rape and murder, reports Anita Katyal