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Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws: Farmers to govt

Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws: Farmers to govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Farmer leader Darshan Pal accused the Centre of dividing farmer organisations, but it will not happen.

Damaged Ambedkar statue sparks protests in Kanpur

Damaged Ambedkar statue sparks protests in Kanpur

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Passers by noticed the damaged statue in Ambedkar Nagar area in the morning and a crowd soon gathered there demanding immediate arrest of those responsible, police said.

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

'UP voters are not going to forget Covid trauma'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Every family in UP has been deeply affected in this second wave.' 'It has only been denial, denial, and denial by the incumbent CM.'

Alok Kumar Verma will be new Delhi Police chief

Alok Kumar Verma will be new Delhi Police chief

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar Verma will be the new Police Commissioner of Delhi, succeeding B S Bassi who retires on February 29.

Outside the ring: Boxers tussle in defamation suit heats up

Outside the ring: Boxers tussle in defamation suit heats up

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The court battle between boxers Akhil Kumar and Dilbagh Singh over a defamation suit filed by the former has become uglier.

The Bollywood bhai-products

The Bollywood bhai-products

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Bihar MLA lodges extortion complaint against son

Bihar MLA lodges extortion complaint against son

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

An MLA of Bihar's ruling Janta Dal-United has lodged an FIR against his son for allegedly threatening a shopkeeper for extortion. \n

JNUSU polls: HC stays announcement of results

JNUSU polls: HC stays announcement of results

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The results were supposed to be declared on September 8.

'We will establish facts regarding Volcker report'

'We will establish facts regarding Volcker report'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

'Govt for establishing facts with regard to Volcker report'

Former PoK PM calls on Vajpayee

Former PoK PM calls on Vajpayee

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

East Bengal to meet Mahindra United in final

East Bengal to meet Mahindra United in final

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

They beat Mohun Bagan and JCT Football Academy respectively in the semi-finals of the Nike Manchester United Premier Cup under-15 football tournament.

BJP chants Ambedkar's name but oppresses Dalits, says Mayawati

BJP chants Ambedkar's name but oppresses Dalits, says Mayawati

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The Modi govt is continuously indulging in theatrics on issues related to Dalits and backwards and any more drama on the issue will not get them any political mileage, Mayawati said.

Panthars' Party chief gifts Musharraf Gita

Panthars' Party chief gifts Musharraf Gita

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Musharraf responded to Singh by saying that there was "complete autonomy" in PoK and Gilgit but "he was open to consider if anything further needs to be done in this case," it said.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

Centre's talks with farmers fail, next meet on Dec 3

Centre's talks with farmers fail, next meet on Dec 3

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The farmer representatives were unanimous in seeking repeal of the 3 laws.

Father shoots girl outside Delhi multiplex

Father shoots girl outside Delhi multiplex

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Unhappy over his daughter's love affair, a man allegedly shot her dead in broad daylight in a north-west Delhi.

Delhi-Vizag train catches fire in MP, no injuries reported

Delhi-Vizag train catches fire in MP, no injuries reported

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The fire appears to have started from the Roof Mounted Packaged Unit (RMPU- the railway terminology for an air-conditioning unit in a coach).

Discount on credit card usage at petrol pumps withdrawn

Discount on credit card usage at petrol pumps withdrawn

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Credit card payments to buy fuel at petrol pumps will from October 1 not get a 0.75 per cent discount that State-owned oil companies had introduced more than two-and-a-half years back to promote digital payments.

PoK residents lay claim to property in J&K

PoK residents lay claim to property in J&K

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party has filed a petition in the SC seeking a restrain on the state government from acceding to the request from PoK residents to restore to them the property they had left behind.

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The counting will begin at 8 am, and as per the Election Commission's COVID-19 guidelines, a candidate, his poll agent and counting agent can remain present in the counting hall, officials said, adding various measures have been taken to ensure social distancing and avoid crowding.

Truckers' strike may end soon

Truckers' strike may end soon

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

An end to the indefinite strike by truck operators, which entered the seventh day, appeared in sight with Finance Minister P Chidambaram agreeing to meet them on the issue of levy of 10 per cent service tax.

India must never forget October 22,1947

India must never forget October 22,1947

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India should observe October 22 as Kashmir Martyrs Day to pay tribute to those who lost their lives to Paakistan's State terrorism, suggests Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Inflation, CAD and fiscal deficit have come down: Prez

Inflation, CAD and fiscal deficit have come down: Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The President said that because of the policies of the government foreign investment has increased from $36 billion to $60 billion during the period.

In Ambedkar's birth place, Rahul pays tribute to Dalit icon

In Ambedkar's birth place, Rahul pays tribute to Dalit icon

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Continuing his campaign of reaching out to less privileged sections, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Mhow in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, the birthplace of Dr BR Ambedkar around whose work and ideology struggles of the suppressed classes are centred.

SC to hear Pakistanis languishing in J&K jails

SC to hear Pakistanis languishing in J&K jails

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

The Central government has said that they have no right to be released.

Bypolls to 54 assembly seats across 10 states on Tuesday

Bypolls to 54 assembly seats across 10 states on Tuesday

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Extensive arrangements have been made due to the COVID-19 pandemic including personal protective equipment kits for election staff, more polling booths, thermal screening, sanitisers, masks and gloves for voters and markings to ensure social distancing, officials said.

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Mevani holds rally in Delhi, says Modi govt 'threat to democracy'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Although the authorities had maintained till the last minute that Mevani and his supporters did not have permission to hold the event, it seems the rally organisers and Delhi Police reached a compromise later.

'I was asked to topple Mufti govt'

'I was asked to topple Mufti govt'

Rediff.com4 May 2003

Eyeing 2019, BJP to hold national executive meet in Odisha on Saturday

Eyeing 2019, BJP to hold national executive meet in Odisha on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Having reclaimed power in Uttar Pradesh after 15 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party will now turn its focus to the states where it has been traditionally weak but which are critical to determine its fortune in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls as its national executive meet begins in Odisha on Saturday.

PHOTOS: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi

PHOTOS: PM Modi pays tribute to Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Taking forward the Bharatiya Janata Party's aggressive dalit outreach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flew into Nagpur to pay homage to Bhimrao Ambedkar at 'Deekshabhoomi'.

SC appoints mediators to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters

SC appoints mediators to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Hearing pleas over the road blocks due to the ongoing protests at Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act, a bench comprising Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph said its concern is about what will happen if people start protesting on roads. Democracy works on expressing views but there are lines and boundaries for it, the bench said.

Jitan Ram Manjhi sworn in as new Bihar CM

Jitan Ram Manjhi sworn in as new Bihar CM

Rediff.com20 May 2014

A new Bihar government headed by Jitan Ram Manjhi as the 32nd Chief Minister was sworn in on Tuesday evening.

Protests turn violent in Delhi; cars torched

Protests turn violent in Delhi; cars torched

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The national capital on Friday witnessed a wave of fresh protests with a car being set on fire during one of the several demonstrations by people in their thousands who took to the streets shouting anti-government slogans over the contentious citizenship law. The epicentre of the protest was the locality around the Jama Masjid where large number of people held a massive protest after the Friday prayers at the mosque defying prohibitory orders and police clampdown.

Former Nepal envoy to India charged with working 'against national interest'

Former Nepal envoy to India charged with working 'against national interest'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The diplomat has been also charged with siding with the Nepali Congress opposition in supporting a threat by the Maoist party to topple Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's government, according to reports.

Bhima-Koregaon probe: 'Summon Fadnavis as witness'

Bhima-Koregaon probe: 'Summon Fadnavis as witness'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'There is a contradiction between what the then CM said in the assembly and the legislative council, and the direction taken by the police investigation.'

After 24 years, Mayawati shares stage with Mulayam

After 24 years, Mayawati shares stage with Mulayam

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Mulayam Singh and Mayawati fell out after their ruling coalition in Uttar Pradesh crashed in 1995, two years after they came together along with smaller parties to keep the Bharatiya Janata Party out of power.

BJP, Maya protest Azam Khan's derogatory remarks on Ambedkar

BJP, Maya protest Azam Khan's derogatory remarks on Ambedkar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

In his address at the inauguration of Haj House in Ghaziabad on Monday, Khan, without naming Ambedkar, had said, "All across Uttar Pradesh, there are statues of a person whose finger seems to say that not only does it own the plot of land on which it is standing, but also the plot towards which it is pointing its finger."