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Azad gets bail, can't hold dharnas till Delhi polls are over

Azad gets bail, can't hold dharnas till Delhi polls are over

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Azad has been restrained from visiting Delhi for four weeks. The court also directed him not to hold any dharna in the national capital till the elections are over.

India all-rounder Pandya faces charges for an anti-Ambedkar tweet

India all-rounder Pandya faces charges for an anti-Ambedkar tweet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

On Wednesday, a special SC/ST court directed the Jodhpur police to register an FIR against the cricketer for his distasteful comments, The Times of India reported.

Nehru-Gandhi fly didn't give Dalit rights: Maya

Nehru-Gandhi fly didn't give Dalit rights: Maya

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

"Whatever rights Dalits and backwards had is due to Bhim Rao Ambedkar and there is no contribution of the Nehru-Gandhi family," Mayawati said while addressing a gathering after inaugurating the 'Bhim Rao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal' in Lucknow. She alleged that 'Congress and company' had conspired against Ambedkar so that he could not become a member of the Constituent Assembly.

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'You are with each other 24x7, so how can you ignore someone crying next to you?' 'How can you not share a piece of chicken with someone who is sitting next to you and watching you eat it?' 'Of course, you will share.' 'And you become friends with the kind of people you never thought you'd even know.'

'CM could not have directed anybody to burn the body'

'CM could not have directed anybody to burn the body'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'The DM is the ultimate authority in such situations.' 'The CM could not have directed anybody to cordon off the family and restrict them from meeting the family.'

The WORST FILMS of 2021

The WORST FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Every year, with the good, there are bad movies too.

A padyatra with Owaisi

A padyatra with Owaisi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

MIM workers tried to shoo the complaining woman and her silent husband away, but Owaisi insisted that she be heard. As he turned to leave, he told her: "Good that you spoke up. Keep doing that.

A peek into PhonePe's mega expansion plan

A peek into PhonePe's mega expansion plan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

This year, PhonePe is focussed on bringing more partners across categories, including travel, commute, food, hyper-local, retail and entertainment on the platform.

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Stan Swamy: A life dedicated to Adivasis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

He took up the causes of tribals marginalised after their lands has been taken over for dams, mines and townships, often without their consent.

RBI plans to speed up cheque clearance. Here's how

RBI plans to speed up cheque clearance. Here's how

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The cheque truncation system, which is currently operational at the major clearing houses of the country, has stabilised well and it has made large efficiency gains: RBI

Railways speeds along on digital fast track

Railways speeds along on digital fast track

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Around 30-50 million passengers in the reserved category have switched over to digital payments.

'What's wrong in protesting': Judge slams cops in 'Raavan's' case

'What's wrong in protesting': Judge slams cops in 'Raavan's' case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A court slammed Delhi Police on Tuesday for failing to show any evidence against Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad, observing that people are out on the streets because things which should have been said inside Parliament were not said.

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Among Dalits, the Valmikis were the biggest voters of the BJP.' 'They now feel Yogiji has failed them in Hathras.'

Media projection of Al Qaeda CD slammed

Media projection of Al Qaeda CD slammed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

National Panther's party chief Bhim Singh pleaded with Dr Singh to get the matter investigated.

Frustrated Oppn spreading lies against govt: Modi

Frustrated Oppn spreading lies against govt: Modi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The PM asked BJP MPs to use technology effectively to take the truth to the masses.

Eyeing Dalit votes and world record, BJP cooks 5,000-kg khichdi

Eyeing Dalit votes and world record, BJP cooks 5,000-kg khichdi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The khichdi was prepared with 400 kg rice, 100 kg lentils, 350 kg vegetables, 100 kg desi ghee, 100 litres of oil, 2,500 litres of water and 250 kg spices, one of the cooks said.

Delhi police names Yechury, Yogendra Yadav as riot conspirators

Delhi police names Yechury, Yogendra Yadav as riot conspirators

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

They have been accused of asking anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters to go to 'any extreme', spreading discontent in the community by calling CAA/National Register of Citizens anti-Muslim, and organise demonstrations to 'malign the image of the Government of India'.

Vajpayee: The nice guy who finished first

Vajpayee: The nice guy who finished first

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'My heart weeps for Vajpayee, the prince among poets, the king among politicians and the emperor among statesmen,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Ex-Army chief Gen Singh fails to appear before JK Council

Ex-Army chief Gen Singh fails to appear before JK Council

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Former Army Chief V K Singh on Wednesday failed to appear before the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council for a second time in connection with the privilege motion against him even as the Assembly rejected his plea for quashing it.

Shaheen Bagh mediators file report in sealed cover in SC

Shaheen Bagh mediators file report in sealed cover in SC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Former Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah had earlier told the top court that the protest was peaceful and inconvenience being caused to commuters was due to barricades "unnecessarily" put by police on roads far away from the site.

With OCEN, small businesses have access to instant loans

With OCEN, small businesses have access to instant loans

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The protocol aims to "democratise" lending, reduce costs of credit, and ensure accessibility of credit to small companies and street vendors, according to Nandan Nilekani.

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The protest by farmers at the Delhi border points entered the sixth day and is set to continue as the critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by agitating farmers.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

ICICI Bank blocks Flipkart's payment app

ICICI Bank blocks Flipkart's payment app

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

This is the second instance of mainstream banks blocking services to new-age digital payments companies.

At parliamentary party meet, BJP sounds poll bugle for 2019

At parliamentary party meet, BJP sounds poll bugle for 2019

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The prime minister said youths should be made "ambassadors" of the Union government's public welfare works and good governance.

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Nearly two years after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs and revocation of its special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders from the erstwhile state, and said the Centre's priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy there for which delimitation has to happen quickly so that polls can be held.

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Police on Thursday registered a case of murder into the deaths of two teenage girls whose bodies were found in a field in Unnao even as a post-mortem revealed no injury marks.

Hathras: 19 FIRs for bid to trigger caste conflict, sedition booked

Hathras: 19 FIRs for bid to trigger caste conflict, sedition booked

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The FIR lodged at Chandpa police station in Hathras district against 'unknown persons' mentioned alleged attempts to foment cast conflict, promoting enmity between groups and tarnish the image of the government and invoked section 124A of the Indian Penal Code -- the serious charge of sedition.

PM chides BJP MPs for not attending Parliament

PM chides BJP MPs for not attending Parliament

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

He told them wryly that he can do a lot of things but cannot be present in the Houses on their behalf.

Meet PM, resolve Kashmir issue politically: SC to JKNPP leader

Meet PM, resolve Kashmir issue politically: SC to JKNPP leader

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The bench said the statements made by Bhim Singh may not be 'relevant judicially' but they may be 'relevant politically'.

LoC martyr's village takes Bihar minister hostage

LoC martyr's village takes Bihar minister hostage

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Gautam Singh, who is MLA from Manjhi in Saran district and in whose Assembly constituency Samhauta village of martyr Premnath Singh falls, had paid a visit to the sepoy home to pay condolence, when angry villagers took him hostage and demanded visit of the CM.

After 5-year-old's rape, Delhi top cop to go: Sources

After 5-year-old's rape, Delhi top cop to go: Sources

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Speculation is rife over the fate of Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar in the wake of recent rape of a five-year-old girl and police insensitivity in handling it.

Young Dalits waiting for a new icon in UP

Young Dalits waiting for a new icon in UP

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Jatav youth ask tough questions about surgical strikes, expenditure on statues and organising of the Kumbh festival.

Cash-to-GDP ratio could hit 14-15%, the highest since independence

Cash-to-GDP ratio could hit 14-15%, the highest since independence

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

It is a classic case of extremes: The worst contraction in GDP along with the highest-ever levels of cash in the economy; and a severe dent in consumption together with strong growth in bank deposits and digital payments.

We cannot force centre to take quick decisions: SC to J-K govt

We cannot force centre to take quick decisions: SC to J-K govt

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear to the Jammu and Kashmir government that it cannot force the Centre to take quick decisions on its demand for Rs 44,000 crore for relief and rehabilitation of flood victims.

SC moved for contempt against Mamata

SC moved for contempt against Mamata

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

A petition was filed on Thursday in the Supreme Court seeking contempt action against the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks that judgements are delivered for money.

After Hathras, woman dies after gang-rape in UP's Balrampur

After Hathras, woman dies after gang-rape in UP's Balrampur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Balrampur Superintendent of Police Dev Ranjan Verma, quoting the victim's family, said the woman, who worked with a private firm, returned home in a serious condition on Tuesday. The girl looked dazed and had an intravascular cannula, medically known as Vigo and used for administering injection or other fluids in the body, inserted in her hands. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, but died on the way, said the SP.

U'khand BJP MLA says he is not joining Congress

U'khand BJP MLA says he is not joining Congress

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Ending all speculation, Uttarakhand Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Bhim Lal Arya on Monday night said he would never desert his party and was not joining the Congress.

Jharkhand: Maoists attack MP's convoy, kill 10

Jharkhand: Maoists attack MP's convoy, kill 10

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

Eight persons, including six policemen, were killed and four injured when Maoists attacked the convoy of former Jharkhand Speaker and Member of Parliament Inder Singh Namdhari, who escaped unhurt, in Latehar district on Saturday. The Maoists triggered an IED blast and then opened fire on the security vehicle which was following Namdhari's car at Ladu More in the district, Director General of Police G S Rath said.

Army pilot killed in Siachen glacier crash

Army pilot killed in Siachen glacier crash

Rediff.com23 May 2012

An army pilot was killed and another injured on Wednesday when the Cheetah helicopter they were flying crashed on the Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield. The crash occurred at 11.45 am near Bhim post of the army in Siachen glacier, in which one of the pilots died and another was injured, an army spokesperson said.