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SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The court also directed that police officers, who were earlier appointed as nodal officers to deal with incidents of mob lynching, would be now responsible to deal with cases of alleged assault on Kashmiris.

Kishtwar rifle snatching: Day curfew lifted, search on for suspects

Kishtwar rifle snatching: Day curfew lifted, search on for suspects

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

A group of terrorists struck the house of PDP Kishtwar district president and escaped with the service rifle of his PSO early Friday.

I'm no Sheila Dikshit, won't let Modi sleep: Kejriwal on women's crimes

I'm no Sheila Dikshit, won't let Modi sleep: Kejriwal on women's crimes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Maintaining that 'jungle raj' prevailed in the Capital, Kejriwal called for handing over law and order to his dispensation for one year.

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The Valley, which was brought under a virtual curfew with communication networks snapped on August 5 after the government abrogated special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has seen little difference in the last seven weeks as public transport is still not available and schools waiting for students to collect assignments.

Scrapping vehicles in volumes to curb pollution will be a tough task

Scrapping vehicles in volumes to curb pollution will be a tough task

Rediff.com6 May 2021

For deciding which vehicles are to be scrapped, the setting up of fitness centres and regulating them would be a humongous task.

AAP misled Delhi, new govt to come up after polls: Shah

AAP misled Delhi, new govt to come up after polls: Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Besides criticising CM Arvind Kejriwal on scores of issues, Shah alleged the AAP government made only promises throughout its tenure and now in the last three months, public money was being spent on advertisements for its announcements.

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

St John's church was set ablaze on Sunday night as protesters demanded justice for the killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis last week by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Investments in Uber's Indian rivals uncertain after taxi app ban

Investments in Uber's Indian rivals uncertain after taxi app ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Investments are at risk if operators are unable to resolve concerns of authorities and customers after the rape accusation.

Kejriwal meets Lt Governor as demand for Bharti's removal grows

Kejriwal meets Lt Governor as demand for Bharti's removal grows

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung and is believed to have discussed the controversy surrounding Law Minister Somnath Bharti, who is under attack for allegedly heading a group of assaulters in a midnight raid in south Delhi.

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Cong releases manifesto; jobs, NYAY, farmers top focus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Congress chief said if his party is elected to power, its government would spend 6 per cent of the GDP on education.

Govt to merge NSEL with Financial Technologies

Govt to merge NSEL with Financial Technologies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The crisis-hit NSEL is promoted by Jignesh Shah-led Financial Technologies (India) Ltd.

Maharashtra govt panel advocates 'complete ban' on dance bars

Maharashtra govt panel advocates 'complete ban' on dance bars

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The Justice C S Dharmadhikari Committee, set up to recommend measures to curb crimes against women, has asked Maharashtra government to enforce a "complete ban" on dance bars and frame a policy to check "vulgarity" on social networking sites such as Facebook.

Nigerians attacked in UP: 5 arrested

Nigerians attacked in UP: 5 arrested

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Swaraj said the Centre was taking immediate action and that UP CM Yogi Adityanath had assured her of a fair and impartial investigation.

Did TRAI chief's Aadhaar dare go wrong? UIDAI rejects Twitterati claims

Did TRAI chief's Aadhaar dare go wrong? UIDAI rejects Twitterati claims

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

An all-out war had erupted on Twitter on Saturday after TRAI chief gave out his Aadhaar number, challenging anyone to show how mere knowledge of the number can be misused to harm him, triggering a deluge of tweets that claimed to disclose his personal details -- from PAN to mobile number.

3 years since Dec 16 gang-rape: What has changed in Delhi

3 years since Dec 16 gang-rape: What has changed in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Women activists say "nothing much has changed" when it comes to safety of women in the national capital since the tragic December 16 gang-rape case three years ago which shook the nation and led to a massive public outcry forcing Parliament to enact a new anti-rape law.

2 held as mystery around floating objects at Mumbai airport solved

2 held as mystery around floating objects at Mumbai airport solved

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The objects were promotional balloons filled with gas, launched by the event management company to advertise its client.

New York epicenter of Coronavirus crisis in US; cases cross 5,000

New York epicenter of Coronavirus crisis in US; cases cross 5,000

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that the metropolitan city is the 'epicenter' of the coronavirus crisis in the United States, as government officials announced some of the most stringent measures to slow the spread of the pandemic that has claimed over 200 lives in the country.

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Hitting hard on the three and half years of the Trump administration during her first appearance after being picked as the vice presidential nominee of the Democratic party on Tuesday, Harris, 55, presented a long list of missteps taken by the current United States government.

5 changes Rajya Sabha wanted in Aadhaar Bill

5 changes Rajya Sabha wanted in Aadhaar Bill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Congress and the Left parties might move court to challenge LS speaker's ruling on Aadhaar as money Bill.

Kunal Kamra seeks Rs 25L from IndiGo over flying ban

Kunal Kamra seeks Rs 25L from IndiGo over flying ban

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Kamra was banned by India's largest airline for six months on Tuesday for allegedly harassing Goswami on the Mumbai-Lucknow flight. SpiceJet, GoAir and Air India also imposed a similar ban on Kamra without specifying any period.

Accountability of regulators a serious crisis in India: Piyush Goyal

Accountability of regulators a serious crisis in India: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Pointing at regulation of environment sector as a case in point, Goyal said the sector suffered due to "over regulation as regulators are not able to justify many decisions"

Guilty won't be spared, no matter how influential: Yogi on Unnao

Guilty won't be spared, no matter how influential: Yogi on Unnao

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The CM said his government has not deviated from its zero-tolerance policy on crime.

How DGCA chief is handling crisis in the aviation sector

How DGCA chief is handling crisis in the aviation sector

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Prabhat Kumar, who has been appointed as the DGCA chief three months ago, is taking steps to ensure safety of passengers.

New Year eve deadline extended; Mumbaikars can party till 5 am

New Year eve deadline extended; Mumbaikars can party till 5 am

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Justice Gautam Patel was hearing a petition filed by Indian Hotels and Restaurant Association challenging the police directive setting 1.30 am as the cut-off citing concerns of law and order, security and women safety.

Won't allow Trupti Desai to enter Haji Ali Dargah, says Sena leader

Won't allow Trupti Desai to enter Haji Ali Dargah, says Sena leader

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Haji Arafat said that the attempt by Desai to enter the Haji Ali Dargah is a conspiracy meant to disturb Mumbai's peaceful environment.

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

Islamic clerics issue fatwa against Assam's teen singer

Islamic clerics issue fatwa against Assam's teen singer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The diktat was circulated through pamphlets which was widely distributed on Tuesday among public across Hojai and Nagaon districts in central Assam.

Protecting the environment was a Herculean task: Jayanthi Natarajan

Protecting the environment was a Herculean task: Jayanthi Natarajan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Natarajan said she had an unpopular job but she never did anything wrong

SC takes cognisance of officer's killing during demolition drive

SC takes cognisance of officer's killing during demolition drive

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The deceased was heading one team and hotel owners allegedly attempted to intimidate it to stop the demolition drive, officials said.

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Plea in SC seeks protection of human rights of security forces

Plea in SC seeks protection of human rights of security forces

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The petitioners said they are 'greatly disturbed by the incidents of unruly and disruptive mobs' pelting stones at soldiers and Army convoys in Jammu and Kashmir.

COVID-19: Doctors, cops attacked at a few places

COVID-19: Doctors, cops attacked at a few places

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Two women doctors were injured in Indore when a five-member team of health officials was pelted with stones in Taatpatti Bakhal area on Wednesday while they were trying to trace a person who had come into contact with a COVID-19 patient, police said.

Kanhaiya alleges strangulation attempt on flight, cops reject charge

Kanhaiya alleges strangulation attempt on flight, cops reject charge

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Cops said that 'whatever has been alleged by his (Kanhaiya's) friend, in our inquiry hasn't been found to be true'.

China to have world's longest metro rail network

China to have world's longest metro rail network

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Four new subway lines will open to the public this month, which will extend the capital's subway to 527 kms, the longest in the country.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Regulator's to-do list includes guidelines on traceability mechanism, food recall portal.

Anti-Romeo squads asked to avoid 'inhumane measures'

Anti-Romeo squads asked to avoid 'inhumane measures'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The guidelines have been issued after the intervention of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath amidst reports of harassment by anti-Romeo squads.

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Post elections, the company has been making frequent visits to various ministries, including the IT ministry, commerce ministry, as well as different agencies to get the hang of things in the administration.

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'A hundred days later, it is a moot point whether the lockdown has been partially or totally effective, or, as sceptics indicate, plain ineffective.' 'Did it actually deflect infections and the loss of lives, or was it merely a hasty decision rammed down the populace's throats that choked the economy and caused the searing tragedy of dispossessed migrant workers?' ask Radha Roy Biswas and Manoj Mohanka.

Citing murder of Indian-origin cop, Trump seeks border wall funding

Citing murder of Indian-origin cop, Trump seeks border wall funding

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

"This is a humanitarian crisis. A crisis of the heart, and a crisis of the soul," Trump said in his maiden prime-time address from his Oval Office.