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'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?'

Active COVID-19 cases in India increase to 99,976

Active COVID-19 cases in India increase to 99,976

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,70,115 with 391 fresh fatalities, including 320 from Kerala.

R Day violence: 19 arrested, 25 FIRs lodged, Centre tells HC

R Day violence: 19 arrested, 25 FIRs lodged, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As many as 19 people have been arrested and 25 FIRs lodged in connection with the Republic Day violence in the national capital during the farmers' tractor rally in protest against the three new agri laws, the Centre informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The attack took place outside the chief minister's chamber on the third floor when he was leaving for lunch.

Truth is a victim in age of false news, social media, says CJI Chandrachud

Truth is a victim in age of false news, social media, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said truth has become a "victim" in the age of false news and with the spread of social media, something which is said as a seed germinates into virtually a whole theory that can never be tested on the anvil of rational science.

Gather in large numbers for protest anniversary: SKM to farmers

Gather in large numbers for protest anniversary: SKM to farmers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

In a statement, the SKM, an umbrella body of 40 farmers' unions, said the struggle will continue to get all demands of the protesting farmers fulfilled and all announced plans are underway.

Rajasthan family names newborn after IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rajasthan family names newborn after IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

By naming my son as Abhinandan, we will keep him reminding about the valour of the pilot and I would like him to become a brave soldier like him when he grows up," Sapna Devi, mother of the newborn, said.

Asian Wrestling: Sakshi bags silver; Vinesh, Anshu and Gursharanpreet win bronze

Asian Wrestling: Sakshi bags silver; Vinesh, Anshu and Gursharanpreet win bronze

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

On Friday, Sakshi (65kg, silver), Vinesh (53kg, bronze) young Anshu Malik (57kg bronze) and Gursharan Preet kaur (72kg, bronze) added to India's tally.

'Can't hang 5 for 1 death': Nirbhaya convict's kin

'Can't hang 5 for 1 death': Nirbhaya convict's kin

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The family members of the convicts, on the hand, held placards stating that "five people cannot be hanged for the death of one person".

Chirag rejects uncle's election, calls national executive meet

Chirag rejects uncle's election, calls national executive meet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Thursday rejected his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras's election as the party president, saying the meeting organised in Patna was 'unconstitutional' and lacked even minimum attendance of its national executive members.

PHOTOS: Prez, PM pay homage to Gandhi, Shastri

PHOTOS: Prez, PM pay homage to Gandhi, Shastri

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Today is also PM Lal Bahadur Shastri's birth anniversary.

Did India take Bangladesh lightly?

Did India take Bangladesh lightly?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Rohit Sharma admitted that the team did not execute their skills properly

What kind of a man was Ram?

What kind of a man was Ram?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Watch novelist Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni explain Sita's story.

With new peak cap, badges, Gen Rawat makes debut as CDS

With new peak cap, badges, Gen Rawat makes debut as CDS

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

On his first day as CDS, General Rawat paid tribute at the National War Memorial in the heart of New Delhi near India Gate. He wore the uniform representing his parent service.

Govt calls all-party meeting on Afghanistan on Aug 26

Govt calls all-party meeting on Afghanistan on Aug 26

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The government's briefing is expected to focus on its evacuation mission from Afghanistan as well as its assessment of the situation in the war-torn country in the wake of the Taliban seizing control of almost all key Afghan towns and cities, including Kabul.

Manoj Tiwari involved in BJP's plot to kill Kejriwal: Sisodia

Manoj Tiwari involved in BJP's plot to kill Kejriwal: Sisodia

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of hatching a conspiracy to assassinate Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, fearing poll defeats in Gujarat and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and alleged Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari's involvement in it.

Covid cases to increase in Delhi in next 2 months: Experts

Covid cases to increase in Delhi in next 2 months: Experts

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Delhi reported 290 fresh Covid cases on Sunday with a positivity rate of 0.55 per cent, while the number of new cases and the positivity rate rose to 331 and 0.68 per cent respectively on Monday.

Punjab defeat Services by six wickets

Punjab defeat Services by six wickets

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Hosts Punjab won with a day to spare and earned full four points on Friday.

Atiq's killers wanted fame, sure of 'getting benefits in future'

Atiq's killers wanted fame, sure of 'getting benefits in future'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The three assailants, who were arrested after shooting dead gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, confessed to their crime on Sunday, adding that they did it to 'become popular'.

'Abrupt snowslide, not glacier burst, may have caused U'khand disaster'

'Abrupt snowslide, not glacier burst, may have caused U'khand disaster'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The U'khand CM appealed to people to not make the tragedy an occasion for building an "anti-development narrative"

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Govt reconstitutes body, says will not interfere in senior PSB appointments

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Cong

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Cong

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The Congress on Friday described the Centre's announcement to repeal three farm laws as a victory against injustice, and said arrogance had to bow its head before the peaceful satyagraha of farmers.

Punjab Police 'arrested me as if I was a terrorist': Bagga

Punjab Police 'arrested me as if I was a terrorist': Bagga

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'Whosoever speaks against the AAP supremo would be termed the biggest terrorist'

'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'He was a cricketer who come once in a lifetime...'

Higher govt spending likely to help ease liquidity in banking system

Higher govt spending likely to help ease liquidity in banking system

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The liquidity in the banking system could ease in the coming week due to an increase in government spending - a development that would be the key for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to decide whether to extend the incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) mandate for banks. There are signs of improvement in the liquidity scenario as banks parked Rs 25, 833 crore with the RBI on Thursday. Market participants expect liquidity to gradually improve by the end of the month or during the first week of September, aided by government spending.

Govt wants farmers to prepare concrete proposals: Tomar

Govt wants farmers to prepare concrete proposals: Tomar

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Urging farmer unions to form an informal group among themselves to prepare concrete proposals to be discussed in the next meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Friday detailed discussions took place at the ninth round of talks but could not reach a decisive stage.

Record 82,961 Covid recoveries reported in a day

Record 82,961 Covid recoveries reported in a day

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Almost a quarter of recovered patients reported from Maharashtra alone.

Those tough situations helped us to eradicate errors: Kohli

Those tough situations helped us to eradicate errors: Kohli

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Star India batter Virat Kohli believes that the horror start his team had in its World Cup opener against Australia allowed him and KL Rahul to "eradicate the errors" from their game.

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims killed, 66 injured as bus falls off bridge in Jammu

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The bus was carrying pilgrims from outside Jammu and Kashmir to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Katra is the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine atop Trikuta hills.

My speech came from heart: TMC MP on plagiarism charge

My speech came from heart: TMC MP on plagiarism charge

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The 42-year-old, who is a former investment banker, trended on social media after her speech on June 25 during a debate on the president's address.

80 dead, 136 injured in 5 states due to lightning strikes, thunderstorms

80 dead, 136 injured in 5 states due to lightning strikes, thunderstorms

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Thunderstorms and dust storms are 'very likely' on Tuesday too, the weather office warned.

No stone being left unturned: PM on coronavirus fight

No stone being left unturned: PM on coronavirus fight

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Modi also hailed the contribution of doctors, nurses and healthcare workers in fighting the virus and said the country will always cherish their contribution.

Farmers' stir: 5th round of talks today, govt to offer 'solutions'

Farmers' stir: 5th round of talks today, govt to offer 'solutions'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

According to sources, the government has worked out possible solutions to the provisions on which farm leaders have raised objections.

India's Omicron count rises to 422; active Covid cases lowest since Mar 2020

India's Omicron count rises to 422; active Covid cases lowest since Mar 2020

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

As many as 422 Omicron cases have been detected across 17 states and Union Territories in India so far and 130 of these people have recovered or migrated, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

Delhi Test: Will Shreyas Replace SKY?

Delhi Test: Will Shreyas Replace SKY?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the second Test against Australia?

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The new mantra was to align Apple's ambition with the government's, focusing on Modi's favourite themes of Make in India, employment generation and India as a high-tech export hub.

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Uttarakhand disaster: 13 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 51

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Rescue teams on Sunday recovered 13 more bodies, including the first ones to be pulled out from the sludge-choked Tapovan tunnel where a massive operation to reach about 30 people trapped inside began after a flash flood in Chamoli district a week ago.

Inside Tapovan tunnel, rescue ops continue with hope

Inside Tapovan tunnel, rescue ops continue with hope

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Groups of relatives have gathered at the Tapovan tunnel, hoping that their loved ones will emerge alive from its mouth.

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Rohit Sharma led team won't travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.