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READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

"Features of the Bill are anti-people and anti-Constitution...it is a very dangerous act," the fiery TMC MP said.

Rajya Sabha proceedings disrupted for 3rd day

Rajya Sabha proceedings disrupted for 3rd day

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The proceedings were washed out over various issues including the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and roster system for reservation in educational institutions.

Why saving on heating bills isn't a good idea!

Why saving on heating bills isn't a good idea!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Indian American Ashwath Nityanandan recollects a particularly cold winter that cost him a job interview.

Nominating Sadhvi Pragya absolutely right decision: Amit Shah

Nominating Sadhvi Pragya absolutely right decision: Amit Shah

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The allegations against her are baseless. Nothing against her or Swami Aseemanad have been proved, Shah said.

Aghast at TMC's decision to abstain from VP poll: Margaret Alva

Aghast at TMC's decision to abstain from VP poll: Margaret Alva

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

There's enough time for Mamata Banerjee to change her mind, Alva said.

India warns of high oil prices hurting global recovery

India warns of high oil prices hurting global recovery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

India, the world's third-largest energy consumer and importer, on Wednesday warned of high oil prices hurting the nascent and fragile global economic recovery and floated an idea of long-term supply contracts that provide predictable and stable pricing. Speaking at the India Energy Forum by CERAWeek, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there was a mismatch between demand for oil and the supplies producers such as OPEC+ were making and there was a case for raising the production. The world, he said, needs "predictable, stable and affordable" prices for it to recover back to pre-pandemic levels.

NHRC chief lauds Amit Shah for bringing 'new era of peace' to J-K

NHRC chief lauds Amit Shah for bringing 'new era of peace' to J-K

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In his address at the 28th foundation day of the NHRC in New Delhi, the former judge also underlined that 'external forces' levelling 'false' allegations of human rights violations against India has become very common, 'which should be opposed'.

Why this Muslim leader quit Owaisi to join Mamata

Why this Muslim leader quit Owaisi to join Mamata

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

'I will not say that the AIMIM is a 'B' team of the BJP. But due to the AIMIM, the BJP benefits for sure'

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

Independence Day speech will sound poll bugle

Independence Day speech will sound poll bugle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

Expect Modi to speak about internal security, terrorism, agriculture, the Triple Talaq Bill, the SC/ST Bill and, of course, the controversial NRC.

Why Muslim League has challenged CAB in the SC

Why Muslim League has challenged CAB in the SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'We are only going to the Supreme Court to protect the rights (of Muslims) which are given by the Constitution. Nothing more,' says Indian Union Muslim League MP P V Abdul Wahab, explaining why the IUML has challenged the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Supreme Court.

Art 370 removal will result in end of terrorism: Shah

Art 370 removal will result in end of terrorism: Shah

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

The Union home minister said he firmly believed that Article 370 that gave the special status to Jammu and Kashmir should be removed as it was not beneficial to the country.

'Instead of talking to us, they use lathis, bullets'

'Instead of talking to us, they use lathis, bullets'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'We want to protect our history, we want to protect our people from getting overwhelmed by the influx from Bangladesh, that is why the people of Assam are out in the streets,' says former Assam chief minister and Asom Gana Parishad leader Prafulla Kumar Mahanta.

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The government assured the Opposition that reservation to Anglo-Indians will be considered later.

Free electricity for usage up to 200 units: Kejriwal

Free electricity for usage up to 200 units: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Kejriwal said it is his government's basic commitment to provide electricity to all, even those who are poor and cannot afford to pay.

RSS meet to discuss expansion of work, elect general secy

RSS meet to discuss expansion of work, elect general secy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's highest decision-making body Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) will meet in Bengaluru on March 19 and 20 to review the functioning of the Sangh, discuss expanding its work in the country and to elect its Sarkaryavah (general secretary).

'Time has come to rethink the idea of IPL mega auction'

'Time has come to rethink the idea of IPL mega auction'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The auctions were necessary up to a point, but now the time has come where continuity is very, very, important.'

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The AGP, an ally of the BJP, voted for the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, after Amit Shah's assurance. However, the scale, intensity and, persistence of the anti-CAA protests since then have taken it by surprise.

Farmers' movement likely to continue till govt brings law on MSP

Farmers' movement likely to continue till govt brings law on MSP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of the agitating unions, is meeting on Sunday to decide on the next course of action, including on the MSP issue and the proposed daily tractor march to Parliament during the upcoming Winter Session, SKM core committee member Darshan Pal said.

Amend CAB to include ALL persecuted peoples

Amend CAB to include ALL persecuted peoples

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'The Citizenship Amendment Bill is a classic case of short-term gain over-riding long-term interest. 'We must welcome all persecuted minorities from our neighbouring countries and not just Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Buddhists,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

TN assembly passes resolution urging Centre to repeal CAA

TN assembly passes resolution urging Centre to repeal CAA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 to protect and ensure unity and communal harmony and uphold the secular principles enshrined in the Constitution.

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