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PLA hands over 'abducted' Arunachal boy to Indian Army

PLA hands over 'abducted' Arunachal boy to Indian Army

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The 19-year-old Miram Taron of Jido Village in Upper Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh was found missing on January 18.

Akhilesh Wants A Selfie With A Crane!

Akhilesh Wants A Selfie With A Crane!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Govt wants rep in search panel for judges appointment, MoP finalised

Govt wants rep in search panel for judges appointment, MoP finalised

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The government on Thursday said it has suggested to the Supreme Court that the search-cum-evaluation committee for the appointment of judges in the apex court and chief justices of high courts should consist of a representative nominated by the Centre.

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

On June 26, for the likes of me, the music died. Any impression of potential change held forth by the outcome of the 2024 general election, was vaporised, reveals Shyam G Menon.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

'Judiciary has hijacked the Constitution'

'Judiciary has hijacked the Constitution'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'When two organs of our Constitution, which are supposed to be the strongest pillars of Indian democracy, start mistrusting each other, then what is left of the country? What is left of democracy?'

No proposal to reintroduce bill on NJAC now: Govt in RS

No proposal to reintroduce bill on NJAC now: Govt in RS

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The NJAC Act, which sought to overturn the collegium system of appointing Supreme Court and high court judges, was struck down by the top court in 2015.

Govt, judiciary working as a team, but some are trying to create conflict, says Rijiju

Govt, judiciary working as a team, but some are trying to create conflict, says Rijiju

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The government and the judiciary are working as a team but some "actors in the society" are trying to portray that there is a misunderstanding or conflict between the two, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday.

WATCH: The Indian who runs 100m in 11 seconds

WATCH: The Indian who runs 100m in 11 seconds

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijijuon Saturday assured support to Rameshwar Singh, an unknown man from Madhya Pradesh, whose video of him running 100 metres in 11 seconds has gone viral.

Executive-judiciary relationship will stay cordial: New law minister Meghwal

Executive-judiciary relationship will stay cordial: New law minister Meghwal

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Soon after assuming office, Meghwal declared that there was no confrontation with the judiciary and that his priority would be to ensure speedy justice for all.

Elections big budget affair, simultaneous ones save money: Law minister

Elections big budget affair, simultaneous ones save money: Law minister

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Elections have become a "big budget affair" and holding simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and state assemblies would result in huge saving to the exchequer, the government said on Thursday.

Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Voters include 8.4 crore men, 8.23 crore women and 11,371 from third gender. There are as many as 35.67 lakh first time voters, besides 3.51 crore young voters in the age group of 20-29 years.

Never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries: Rijiju to athletes

Never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries: Rijiju to athletes

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Rijiju posted the comment while wishing Olympic-bound shooters a successful trip to Croatia

No decision so far on implementation of uniform civil code: Govt

No decision so far on implementation of uniform civil code: Govt

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government had requested the 21st Law Commission to undertake examination of various issues relating to uniform civil code and to make recommendations.

Wushu player Sadia wins gold in Moscow

Wushu player Sadia wins gold in Moscow

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

India's wushu player Sadia Tariq claimed a gold medal at a junior tournament in Moscow on Friday.

Bhajji Takes A Selfie With P T Usha

Bhajji Takes A Selfie With P T Usha

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Glimpses from Parliament and outside Parliament on Tuesday.

Intelligence gathering posts to be set up along China border

Intelligence gathering posts to be set up along China border

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The move bears significance in view of the increased Chinese activities along the border and transgressions by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Mumbai Spirit Shines On Marathon Morning

Mumbai Spirit Shines On Marathon Morning

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Glimpses of a memorable Sunday morning at the Mumbai Marathon captured by Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com.

Vinesh tweets about power cut at SAI centre, tags Rijiju; power supply restored

Vinesh tweets about power cut at SAI centre, tags Rijiju; power supply restored

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Kiren Rijiju replied to Phogat and stated that there was a fault in the transformer outside the centre and the power supply has been restored.

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The Centre would support the Indian judiciary to be independent, Rijiju said.

People should decide such matters, not court: Rijiju on same-sex marriage

People should decide such matters, not court: Rijiju on same-sex marriage

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

He, however, clarified that he does not want to make the matter a "government versus judiciary" issue.

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Images from the felicitation for India's Tokyo Olympics medal-winners, in Delhi, on Monday.

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

'Deadly for democracy': Ex SC judge tears into Rijiju

'Deadly for democracy': Ex SC judge tears into Rijiju

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

What is the independence of the judiciary if independent and fearless judges are not being appointed, SC judge Rohinton Fali Nariman said.

Ammunition will be delivered at your doorstep: Rijiju tells shooters

Ammunition will be delivered at your doorstep: Rijiju tells shooters

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'Best quality ammunitions for our top shooters will be made available at their doorsteps wherever they are practicing.'

No 'Mahabharat war' between govt and judiciary: Rijiju

No 'Mahabharat war' between govt and judiciary: Rijiju

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

As judges are not elected, they do not face public scrutiny but people watch them and make assessment about them from the way they deliver justice, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday.

TOPS athletes to undergo off-field skills training

TOPS athletes to undergo off-field skills training

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted about the classes on Tuesday while a Sports Authority of India (SAI) official explained the motive.

Sania thanks Rijiju, others after son and sister get UK visa

Sania thanks Rijiju, others after son and sister get UK visa

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Sania took to Twitter to thank everyone for their help.

Chief justices appointed to 4 high courts; 2 set to retire later this month

Chief justices appointed to 4 high courts; 2 set to retire later this month

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Justice Sonia Giridhar Gokani, senior-most judge of the Gujarat high court, was appointed its chief justice.

Around 500 Constitution bench cases, 400 election PILs pending in SC: Govt

Around 500 Constitution bench cases, 400 election PILs pending in SC: Govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Similarly, 2,209 writ petitions, 2,870 public interest litigations, 4,331 special leave petitions and 1,295 contempt of court cases were pending in the top court as on December 13.

Kashmir's wheelchair bound hoopster, Ishrat Akhtar will play for India again

Kashmir's wheelchair bound hoopster, Ishrat Akhtar will play for India again

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Ishrat said that on August 24, 2016, she had an accident which broke her spine, leaving her permanently disabled and forcing her to spend her life in a wheelchair.

How many SC/STs were made judges since 2018?

How many SC/STs were made judges since 2018?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

As many as 430 high court judges out of a total of 554 appointed since 2018 belong to the general category, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, noting that 58 were from the Other Backward Classes and 19 from the Scheduled Castes.

Yamuna Sports Complex not converted to cricket field: Gambhir

Yamuna Sports Complex not converted to cricket field: Gambhir

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Former India opener and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on Thursday clarified that the archery ground at the Yamuna Sports Complex has only been upgraded after some top Indian archers, including World No 1 Deepika Kumari, raised concerns about it being converted into a cricket field.

On SC's sedition law stay, Rijiju talks of Lakshman Rekha

On SC's sedition law stay, Rijiju talks of Lakshman Rekha

Rediff.com11 May 2022

As the Supreme Court on Wednesday put on hold the application of sedition law, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju invoked "Lakshman Rekha" guiding different institutions, including the Executive and the Judiciary, and said no one should cross their "boundary".

'India, India, all the way!'

'India, India, all the way!'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'From passing the ball in the right passages to the defence to amazing guarding of the goals by Sandhu throughout the tournament it has been a top notch performance from the entire squad.'

Delhi University polls: ABVP wins 3 central panel posts, NSUI 1

Delhi University polls: ABVP wins 3 central panel posts, NSUI 1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Tushar Dedha of the ABVP won the post of DUSU president, defeating NSUI's Hitesh Gulia by a margin of 3,115 votes. Dedha got 23,460 votes and Gulia 20,345.

Sports minister Rijiju welcomes BCCI's NADA move

Sports minister Rijiju welcomes BCCI's NADA move

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday welcomed BCCI's decision to come under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), terming it a major step towards clean and transparent governance in Indian sports.

No institution in a constitutional democracy, including collegium, is perfect: CJI

No institution in a constitutional democracy, including collegium, is perfect: CJI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

No institution in a constitutional democracy, including the collegium, is perfect and the solution is to work within the existing system, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Friday.

Collegium system is a 'fool proof': Ex-CJI Lalit

Collegium system is a 'fool proof': Ex-CJI Lalit

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

"When the matter reaches the SC collegium, there is a fully perfect situation, whether the name be accepted or not to be accepted. It's not as if it is a whimsical exercise taken by someone. It's a fool proof arrangement," he said.