News for 'Assurances Committee'

WFI elections date confirmed; result on same day

WFI elections date confirmed; result on same day

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The dates for the much-awaited WFI elections have been confirmed, with the results also set to be announced on the same day.

'Maratha agitation was government-sponsored'

'Maratha agitation was government-sponsored'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'After Manoj Jarange Patil began his long march towards Mumbai on January 20, he kept increasing his demands and the government meekly surrendered to him.'

'CPI-M, BJP Were Behind Attacks'

'CPI-M, BJP Were Behind Attacks'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The police just stood there watching our people being attacked.'

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The government's assurance came amid reports of Meiteis fleeing the state following an 'advisory' by an ex-militant's association of Mizoram asking them to leave due to tension triggered by the viral video of two women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur.

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Pilot ends 5-hour fast, says struggle against corruption will continue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Despite a warning issued to him by the Congress, former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot sat on a daylong fast at the Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur on Tuesday, demanding action in cases of alleged corruption related to the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state led by Vasundhara Raje.

Kashmiri Pandit employees 'surrender' as govt 'stops' salaries

Kashmiri Pandit employees 'surrender' as govt 'stops' salaries

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has neither accepted nor rejected the demand but the protest had to be suspended as stopping of salaries is 'choking us financially', protesters affiliated to the All Migrant (Displaced) Employees Association Kashmir (AMEAK) said.

Russia's Medvedev can play at Wimbledon only if...

Russia's Medvedev can play at Wimbledon only if...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev may have to provide assurances that he does not support Russian president Vladimir Putin if he is to compete at this year's Wimbledon, British Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said on Tuesday.

Maha passes Lokayukta Bill; brings CM, ministers under anti-corruption ambit

Maha passes Lokayukta Bill; brings CM, ministers under anti-corruption ambit

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The bill was passed without discussion as the Opposition had staged a walkout over the alleged scam in the Teachers' Eligibility Test.

IOA takes action: WFI elections on July 4

IOA takes action: WFI elections on July 4

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

IOA plans to hold WFI elections on July 4, appoints Retd. Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

'What if he had taken the extreme step?'

'What if he had taken the extreme step?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'There is no concept of friendship here...there are only competitors.' 'Every student sitting next to you is seen as an additional burden to fight with.'

European cargo airline moves tribunal to acquire 3 Jet Airways aircraft

European cargo airline moves tribunal to acquire 3 Jet Airways aircraft

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A European cargo airline has moved the National Company Law Tribunal seeking expeditious acquisition of three Jet Airways B777-300 aircraft. The application is by a Malta-based Ace Aviation VIII Limited, which emerged as a successful bidder in the auction of three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The firm is part of a Belgium-based cargo airline and its application will be heard on Wednesday.

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'Such a struggle at Kalakshetra is unprecedented.'

Why ICC and BCCI reluctant about PCB's hybrid model...

Why ICC and BCCI reluctant about PCB's hybrid model...

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Sethi has already indicated that if the Pakistan government doesn't give clearance or has security concerns about sending the team to India, PCB could ask the ICC to hold Pakistan's matches at a neutral venue.

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur," Shah said.

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh making last-ditch effort to prevent Singh from becoming chief

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh making last-ditch effort to prevent Singh from becoming chief

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

India's top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik are reportedly making a last-ditch effort to ensure Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's close aide, Sanjay Singh, does not become the Wrestling Federation of India chief.

Farmers of various unions join protest against distillery in Punjab village

Farmers of various unions join protest against distillery in Punjab village

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The members of the farmers' unions while on their way to the protest site removed barricades put up by police and forcibly entered the road leading to the 'dharna'.

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah about the fire and sought assistance for dousing it, an official said.

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has said that 31 bills will be taken up in the monsoon session. Among these include the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023.

2 Rajasthan Cong leaders join BJP ahead of polls

2 Rajasthan Cong leaders join BJP ahead of polls

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Rajasthan Congress leaders Jyoti Mirdha and Sawai Singh Chaudhary switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Jaipur on Monday ahead of assembly elections due later this year.

Women strip to protest eviction drive in Guwahati

Women strip to protest eviction drive in Guwahati

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Women staged a semi-nude protest in Assam's largest city Guwahati against an eviction drive in Silsako Beel (lake) area on Friday, as excavators ravaged to the ground several houses to clear alleged encroached land of the wetland.

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.

Mallikarjun Kharge's Litmus Test

Mallikarjun Kharge's Litmus Test

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The coming assembly and Lok Sabha elections -- the choice of candidates, the campaign strategies and the negotiations with other Opposition parties --0 represent the real test for Mallikarjun Kharge.

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

'100% guarantee all workers are alive'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'We are hoping that in three-four days we will surely get a positive result.'

Congress won 135 seats under my presidency, says DK Shivakumar

Congress won 135 seats under my presidency, says DK Shivakumar

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Amid speculation about the number of MLAs supporting him and senior party colleague Siddaramaiah for the post of Karnataka chief minister, state Congress president D K Shivakumar on Monday said his strength is 135, as under his presidency, the party won the said number of seats in the assembly polls.

Saluting P V Narasimha Rao For 1991!

Saluting P V Narasimha Rao For 1991!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

It is thanks to the policy of liberalisation conceived by Manmohan Singh and enforced by P V Narasimha that the Indian economy has now become the world's 5th largest economy by nominal GDP, asserts Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'I don't withdraw': Tharoor on 'rumours from Delhi sources'

'I don't withdraw': Tharoor on 'rumours from Delhi sources'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

I am here to stay the course. Please come and vote on October 17. For me, 'Think tomorrow, think Tharoor', he said

Rahul assures a Bundelkhand state

Rahul assures a Bundelkhand state

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

All-India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi began his two-day tour to Bundelkhand from Wednesday to assess the drought by directly interacting with people.

Hariprasad's remarks hint at rift within Karnataka Cong

Hariprasad's remarks hint at rift within Karnataka Cong

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Senior Congress leader B K Hariprasad's statements regarding ministerial and chief ministerial posts, along with his veiled dig at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to have created a sense of unease within the ruling party in Karnataka.

RCap auction postponed to April 11 even as Torrent pursues litigation

RCap auction postponed to April 11 even as Torrent pursues litigation

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Lenders have postponed the second auction to sell bankrupt Reliance Capital's assets by a week to April 11, even as the Torrent group, the highest bidder in the first round, pursues litigation in the Supreme Court. Lenders are expecting the Hinduja group and Torrent to participate in the second auction and maximise the value of the assets. American financial services major, Oakteee may also join the race, said a source.

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Twenty-four girls were rescued from a shelter home in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh after allegation of sexual exploitation of the inmates came to light a few days ago.

Kudligi BJP MLA latest to join Congress in Karnataka

Kudligi BJP MLA latest to join Congress in Karnataka

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Several BJP and JD-S leaders joining the Congress ahead of the May 10 assembly polls in Karnataka is an evidence to prove that public sentiment is in favour of the party and it will come to power, its state unit President D K Shivakumar said on Monday.

Vinesh Phogat accuses Sports Minister of cover-up

Vinesh Phogat accuses Sports Minister of cover-up

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Vinesh claimed that twice in the past sexual harassment cases were reported during the national camp but the WFI succeeded in sweeping the matter under the carpet.

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

In yet another attack, Khalistan supporters vandalise temple in Oz

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Brisbane was attacked by Khalistan supporters on Saturday, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia.

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Uniform Civil Code, NRC, freebies in BJP's K'taka poll manifesto

Rediff.com1 May 2023

It also promised to launch the 'Poshane' scheme through which every BPL household will be provided with half litre 'Nandini' milk every day and five kg 'Shri Anna - siri dhanya' through monthly ration kits.

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

It noted that the government could not accurately anticipate the gravity of the possible resurgence of the pandemic and its subsequent waves.

Aggrieved social media users can now appeal against platform's decision

Aggrieved social media users can now appeal against platform's decision

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In a move that is bound to spell relief for social media users, the government on Tuesday launched the much-awaited grievance appellate committee (GAC) mechanism that will allow users to appeal against decisions of social media platforms by filing their complaints on a new portal.

Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

After identifying the man who was the patient zero or index case of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, the state government on Saturday began looking for the source and place from where he got infected by seeking details of his mobile tower locations.

Parliament washed out again over Rahul apology, Adani

Parliament washed out again over Rahul apology, Adani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Parliament remained paralysed for the sixth day in a row on Monday due to protests from rival sides.

India assures B'desh of evolving national consensus on Teesta

India assures B'desh of evolving national consensus on Teesta

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

In the first high-level bilateral engagement after the installation of the NDA government, India on Thursday assured Bangladesh that efforts were on to evolve a national consensus on the contentious Teesta river water sharing deal even as it announced easing of visa norms for certain categories of visitors from Bangladesh.