News for 'CAB'

Anti-CAB protests: Jamia declares vacation till Jan 5

Anti-CAB protests: Jamia declares vacation till Jan 5

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Jamia Millia Islamia on Saturday declared vacation till January 5 and cancelled all exams in view of the tense situation in the university due to students' protest against the amended citizenship act.

Assam CM asks people not to worry over CAB

Assam CM asks people not to worry over CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sonowal said that some people are trying to spread misinformation to mislead people and aggravate the situation.

India hits back at Imran Khan for criticising CAB

India hits back at Imran Khan for criticising CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

MEA said such comments cannot absolve Pak of the blatant persecution of the religious minorities and said the Pak PM needs to look inwards.

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The foreign minister said he has other engagements in Bangladesh while the home minister cancelled the visit due to ongoing protests against CAB.

CAB stir: IB ministry issues advisory to news channels

CAB stir: IB ministry issues advisory to news channels

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The advisory was issued after some TV channels beamed footage of violent protests in the Northeast.

CAB: Indian Muslims have noting to fear, says Shah

CAB: Indian Muslims have noting to fear, says Shah

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In his reply to the debate over the bill, the home minister rejected the charge that it is 'unconstitutional', 'divisive' or 'anti-Muslim'.

CAB passage marks 'dark day' in our history: Sonia

CAB passage marks 'dark day' in our history: Sonia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The Cong president called it a 'victory of narrow minded and bigoted forces' over India's pluralism.

10 Legal Shows On OTT

10 Legal Shows On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

A list of watchable Hindi legal shows and films on OTT, in order of release.

Eventually only a few T20 leagues will survive: Ganguly

Eventually only a few T20 leagues will survive: Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Players getting lured by the growing number of T20 leagues is a short-term phenomenon as eventually 'only a few' financially sustainable leagues will survive, said former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Uber cab rape victim traumatised due to delay in trial

Uber cab rape victim traumatised due to delay in trial

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The 25-year-old woman, allegedly raped by a driver of Uber cab service provider, is understood to have told a Delhi court on Thursday that she was traumatised due to the undue delay in proceedings owing to dilatory tactics of accused and being made to relive the ghastly incident.

Man held for attacking Sikh taxi driver in US

Man held for attacking Sikh taxi driver in US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Hassanain is being charged with Assault in the Third Degree as a Hate Crime, Assault in the Third Degree, and Aggravated Harassment in the Second Degree, and will be arraigned on Saturday, it added.

Bangladesh PM accepts CAB's invitation to attend Kolkata Test

Bangladesh PM accepts CAB's invitation to attend Kolkata Test

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The felicitation will happen during India's World Test Championship match against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens from November 22-26.

New Year hate crime in NY: Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver assaulted

New Year hate crime in NY: Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver assaulted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

In yet another case of suspected hate crime, an Indian-origin Sikh taxi driver in the US has been assaulted by an unidentified man, who knocked off his turban and also used expletives against him outside the JFK International Airport in New York, according to a video on social media.

Delhi Police asks Uber to verify drivers before ride

Delhi Police asks Uber to verify drivers before ride

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Delhi Police on Tuesday asked ride hailing firm Uber to verify past records of drivers before onboarding them and suggested that the company put a mechanism in the cab to check their alcohol consumption levels. While speaking at the safety feature launch event of Uber, Delhi Police additional commissioner Mahesh Chandra Bharadwaj said that drunken driving has been a major factor in case of rule violations. "If a driver is drunk then you should have some kind of mechanism to know that your driver is drunk. We test drunk and drive through the alcohol meter.

Is Santa Taking A Taxi?

Is Santa Taking A Taxi?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

It is Christmas Eve and Santa is in town.

New CAB chief Ganguly promises Eden makeover for World T20

New CAB chief Ganguly promises Eden makeover for World T20

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly began his new innings as Cricket Association of Bengal president on Thursday with a pledge to make Eden Gardens the best place within three months time.

Cab hits pedestrians near Boston Airport

Cab hits pedestrians near Boston Airport

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

A police source told 7News that the incident was operator error, and not a case of terror.

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While he has 57 first-class, 24 List A and 39 T20 wickets at domestic level, Shahbaz Ahmed does have the ability to punch above his weight.

CAB: Problem in Meghalaya, says CM; HM says will resolve

CAB: Problem in Meghalaya, says CM; HM says will resolve

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The chief minister of Meghalaya had met Shah late on Friday night urging the Central government to implement Inner Line Permit in the state.

Some parties speaking language of Pak on CAB: PM Modi

Some parties speaking language of Pak on CAB: PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The prime minister during his party's parliamentary meeting, said that the bill will be written in golden letters for people who are persecuted on the basis of religion

Nikamma Review

Nikamma Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Shilpa Shetty fills a uniform with grace and could, in an equal opportunity film industry, be cast with an actor half her age, and carry it off better than aging males prancing with women young enough to be their daughters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Students' organisations and political parties are participating in the bandh to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there.

Winter session to see much heat over CAB, economy, Kashmir

Winter session to see much heat over CAB, economy, Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The Congress-led grouping has some reasons to feel emboldened over recent political developments.

SEE: Quarantine facility at Eden Gardens

SEE: Quarantine facility at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Eden Gardens has made available spaces below its five galleries (E, F, G and H blocks) to be set up as COVID-19 quarantine centre.

India to host South Africa, Australia in Sept-Oct

India to host South Africa, Australia in Sept-Oct

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The T20 World Cup bound Indian team is set to play three games against Australia and South Africa before leaving for the ICC mega event.

Pak Hindus who came to India say CAB will end hardships

Pak Hindus who came to India say CAB will end hardships

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Around 750 Hindus who migrated from Pakistan, who live in makeshift tents in Delhi, welcome the move by the government to grant them citizenship.

Your Heart Stops When You See A Tiger

Your Heart Stops When You See A Tiger

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

It's one of life's many wonders until God's priceless creation stops walking on Earth for good.

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed company now

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

With a report on Uber by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) opening a Pandora's box, the company is in a damage-control mode. Distancing itself from the actions of its management pre-2017, Uber, while acknowledging the "mistakes" of the past, has said that under CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, it "is a different company". "There has been no shortage of reporting on Uber's mistakes prior to 2017.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal's batters break 129-year-old record!

Ranji Trophy: Bengal's batters break 129-year-old record!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The Bengal cricket team on Thursday created a global first-class record when all nine batters, who took guard, scored half-centuries in a mammoth first innings score of 773/8 against a hapless Jharkhand on the third day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final.

'Indians faced discrimination in Ukraine'

'Indians faced discrimination in Ukraine'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'The Ukrainian soldiers were cordial to Nigerians and others but were harsh on Indians'

Toilet Break and A Trial: Mukesh's journey from 'khep' to India A

Toilet Break and A Trial: Mukesh's journey from 'khep' to India A

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Bengal bowling coach Ranadeb Bose strongly backed Mukesh Kumar

Britain And The World Mourn The Queen

Britain And The World Mourn The Queen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The first inclination we had that Queen Elizabeth II had passed into the ages was a glimpse of the Union Jack flying at half mast over Buckingham Palace during the BBC's sterling non-stop coverage after her doctors stated their concerns on the British monarch's health on Thursday.

K'taka imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

K'taka imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The government decided to enhance surveillance and containment effort within the state by tracking and quarantining the primary and secondary contacts of the COVID-positive persons.

Heavy rains in Chennai: Rail, road transport affected

Heavy rains in Chennai: Rail, road transport affected

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Though there was some delay in respect of a couple of flights, there was no major disruption in services, airport sources in Chennai said, adding even passengers who arrived late due to showers were allowed to board.

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar's story will sound familiar. Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he now delivers groceries and food for a mobile-based delivery app, in Delhi. Kumar, who started making deliveries last August, told Business Standard that he is working longer hours than his older salaried job as an RO repairman, and has no paid leaves or health insurance. Kumar is part of India's estimated 7.7 million-strong force of gig workers.

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Hundred centrally-protected monuments, including UNESCO world heritage sites spread across the country, will be lit up for a week and bear the G20 logo starting December 1 when India will assume the Presidency of influential group, officials said on Wednesday.

Saha back for Bengal's Ranji QF, Shami's participation unclear

Saha back for Bengal's Ranji QF, Shami's participation unclear

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Veteran medium pacer Nilkantha Das has also been included and even opener Sudip Gharami, despite a season of non-performance has made it to the squad.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Indian student who was shot at in Kyiv reaches Delhi on IAF flight

Indian student who was shot at in Kyiv reaches Delhi on IAF flight

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh and around 200 Indians, mainly students, also returned to India on the flight that landed at 6.15 pm, they said.

Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive for COVID-19

Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Snehasish has been admitted to hospital after he tested positive for the virus.