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Budget Session from Monday, Centre to push triple talaq bill

Budget Session from Monday, Centre to push triple talaq bill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Following the address by President Ram Nath Kovind, the economic survey will be tabled in the two Houses.

Why Congress MPs were spared, asks TMC

Why Congress MPs were spared, asks TMC

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Raising the issue when the House met for the day, Derek O'Brien (TMC) said rule 255 was invoked by the Chairman Hamid Ansari on Monday, which his colleague Roy complied with.

Opposition to move privilege motions against Swaraj in RS

Opposition to move privilege motions against Swaraj in RS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The opposition claimed that Swaraj misinformed the House on India's foreign policy.

SC denies bail to Lalu Prasad in fodder scam case

SC denies bail to Lalu Prasad in fodder scam case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The bench rejected Yadav's arguments that he has been in jail for 24 months, saying in comparison to the 14-year sentence awarded to him, 24 months was nothing.

Opposition parties meet CEC; seek deferring of budget till polls end

Opposition parties meet CEC; seek deferring of budget till polls end

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Azad said electoral laws make it clear that the ruling party should have no advantage during elections and both the Opposition and the ruling side should be on an equal footing.

Rajya Sabha washed out over currency notes issue

Rajya Sabha washed out over currency notes issue

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Congress forced four adjournments of the proceedings in the RS over what it called as 'biggest scam of this century'.

Mumbai unable to host Asian snooker

Mumbai unable to host Asian snooker

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The inability to find a sponsor forced the Maharashtra Billiards and Snooker Association to call of the event.

Alok Kumar, Advani for Asian C'ship

Alok Kumar, Advani for Asian C'ship

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Defending champion Alok Kumar would be defending his title in the Asian Snooker championship.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Opposition embarrasses govt in Rajya Sabha

Opposition embarrasses govt in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The government on Tuesday faced embarrassment in the Rajya Sabha when the opposition scuttled its move to withdraw three bills, including one on raising the FDI cap in insurance sector to 49 per cent, which are expected to be introduced in Lok Sabha for replacement of Ordinances.

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

BJP hopes to win 23 seats; TMC all of Bengal's 42 seats.

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The govt asserted the Centre has no role in the preparation of the draft list.

Govt scraps Article 370 amid furore in Parliament

Govt scraps Article 370 amid furore in Parliament

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The reorganisation bill provides for formation of Union territory of Ladakh without legislature and a separate one for Jammu and Kashmir with legislature.

'Beef and Lamb' delight in Mumbai

'Beef and Lamb' delight in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

Lahiri continues blazing form in pursuit of maiden PGA Tour title

Lahiri continues blazing form in pursuit of maiden PGA Tour title

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Anirban Lahiri moved into position to record a first PGA Tour victory when the Indian fired an exquisite third round seven-under 65 at the TPC Kuala Lumpur course to storm four shots clear of the field at the CIMB Classic on Saturday. Lahiri's nine birdies offset an ugly double-bogey six on the 12th as the Pune-born 29-year-old moved to 19-under for the tournament, well ahead of overnight leader and defending champion Justin Thomas (71) and Scotland's Russell Knox (68). "I just have to try and do the same thing on the last round," Lahiri told reporters. "Everybody is making birdies all the way around so I don't think there's any other way to do it."

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's iftar party on Sunday was a political blockbuster.

World's Top 40 directors

World's Top 40 directors

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

Marylebone Cricket Club releases first ever Laws of Cricket app

Marylebone Cricket Club releases first ever Laws of Cricket app

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The Marylebone Cricket Club has released a first ever Laws of Cricket app. Free to download, 'MCC Laws of Cricket' includes easily digestible explanations of each Law, new imagery and animations and a special Laws quiz.

Opposition cites 'breach of privilege' over proposal to clip RS wings

Opposition cites 'breach of privilege' over proposal to clip RS wings

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

BJD MP Baijayant Jay Panda has written that 'reforms must reduce the Rajya Sabha's power to block the popular mandate'

Kumble takes a world record

Kumble takes a world record

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Rahul Gandhi stressed the importance of an electoral understanding in UP if the BJP is to be defeated in the Lok Sabha polls.

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Will the BJP now replace a Muslim name for a street or a railway junction with Naipaul's name?' 'It is the least the party can do for its sole Nobel Prize-winning admirer,' says Amulya Ganguli.

TMC, BJP engage in war of words over flyover collapse

TMC, BJP engage in war of words over flyover collapse

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Union Minister M A Naqvi accusing the state government of "criminal negligence", which the TMC described it as "cheap politics".

GST bills in RS; Opposition questions how the tax regime is 'ideal'

GST bills in RS; Opposition questions how the tax regime is 'ideal'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up the four bills related to the GST, with the Opposition urging the government to insulate taxpayers from harassment and questioning how the new regime was "ideal" when 40 per cent of the revenue base of the GDP was kept out of its purview.

Foundation stone for Dr Kalam's memorial to be laid on July 27

Foundation stone for Dr Kalam's memorial to be laid on July 27

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Parrikar said while the Centre wanted five acres of land for the memorial, as of now only 1.8 acres was available.

Declaring joint PM nominee will divide regional parties, says Didi

Declaring joint PM nominee will divide regional parties, says Didi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

She asserted that all the regional anti-BJP parties were together and they should sacrifice for the country's benefit.

LPG prices to be hiked by Rs 4/month: Opposition sees red, stalls RS

LPG prices to be hiked by Rs 4/month: Opposition sees red, stalls RS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and Left MPs stormed into the Well of the House, saying the people were being cheated.

Opposition marches on in do or die battle against land bill

Opposition marches on in "do or die" battle against land bill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Over 100 Opposition members of Parliament led by Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday marched from Parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhawan

Stormy monsoon session ahead: 18 Oppn parties to corner govt over DeMo, GST

Stormy monsoon session ahead: 18 Oppn parties to corner govt over DeMo, GST

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

There was a "broad agreement" on five issues over which the 18 parties will target the government

6 elderly women die due to rush at Ganga Sagar fair

6 elderly women die due to rush at Ganga Sagar fair

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The incident, initially reported as a stampede, occurred when there was a huge rush of pilgrims to board vessels to reach Kolkata.

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Complete list of Sports Illustrated's 'Sportsperson of the Year' winners

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Following is a list of winners of the Sportsperson of the Year award by Sports Illustrated magazine.

Rajya Sabha extends deadline for Select Committee on Insurance Bill

Rajya Sabha extends deadline for Select Committee on Insurance Bill

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The Select Committee of Parliament on amending the Insurance Act to raise foreign investment cap has been given 2 more weeks till December 12 to submit its report, but not before Opposition parties raised questions over the procedure for seeking extension of the timeline.

Another person found hanging in West Bengal's Purulia, triggers protests

Another person found hanging in West Bengal's Purulia, triggers protests

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

The incident comes two days after the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that its worker Trilochon Mahato, 20, who was found hanging from a tree at Balarampur in the district on May 30, was killed by the Trinamool Congress. However, the Trinamool Congress has denied the allegations and termed it as baseless.

After Sonia's lunch, opposition leaders to put up united face at Karuna's bash

After Sonia's lunch, opposition leaders to put up united face at Karuna's bash

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

RJD president Lalu Prasad will not attend the celebrations due to ill health.

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

When Kishore Kumar was accompanied by an invisible boy!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

We present an excerpt from Kishore Kumar: Method In Madness by Derek Bose.

Opposition seeks Bhagwat's apology for 'insulting' Army

Opposition seeks Bhagwat's apology for 'insulting' Army

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Leading the charge, Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted that Bhagwat's remark insulted the Indian tricolour.

Trinamool rejects PM's comment: Thank you, but no thanks!

Trinamool rejects PM's comment: Thank you, but no thanks!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Reacting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent comment -- that he was not ruling out a future alliance with former partner Trinamool Congress -- party Member of Parliament Derek O'Brien on Sunday said they would prefer to go it alone in the next Lok Sabha polls as the people of the state were firmly behind them.