News for 'CAB'

TMC MP Mahua Moitra challenges CAB in SC

TMC MP Mahua Moitra challenges CAB in SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Moitra's counsel mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde.

CAB: Guwahati top cop shunted out; Internet suspended

CAB: Guwahati top cop shunted out; Internet suspended

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Suspension of Internet services in ten districts of Assam was extended for 48 hours on Thursday

CAB a slap on face of Parliament: Chidambaram

CAB a slap on face of Parliament: Chidambaram

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Congress leaders in the upper house called CAB unconstitutional, 'arbitrary executive fiat' to push Hindutva agenda.

Landmark day for India: PM on CAB passage

Landmark day for India: PM on CAB passage

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The PM expressed gratitude to the MPs voting in favour of the bill and hoped that it will alleviate sufferings of many who faced persecution.

I thought this is the end: Indian student shot in Kyiv

I thought this is the end: Indian student shot in Kyiv

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I request the embassy to evacuate me from here, provide me facilities like a wheelchair, help me with documentation'

Like Uber, You Can Book A Drone Soon

Like Uber, You Can Book A Drone Soon

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

E-commerce players may soon rent out drones, so you can use them the way you book a cab on an app, and test viable use-cases for last-mile delivery.

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Lauding India's ambitious space programme, The New York Times has said the country, currently witnessing an 'explosive' growth in space-tech start-ups, is set to 'transform the planet's connection to the final frontier' and can emerge as a 'counterweight' to China.

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

This instruction forms part of an advisory issued by the Goa tourism department for tourists and the set of directives is aimed to protect the privacy of travellers

I-T dept to recover service tax dues from radio cabs: FM

I-T dept to recover service tax dues from radio cabs: FM

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Some radio taxi operators are avoiding service tax payments, forcing the revenue department to take necessary steps, including coercive measures, to recover the dues, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

A 150-Year-Old Himalayan Bridge At 11,000 Feet

A 150-Year-Old Himalayan Bridge At 11,000 Feet

Rediff.com11 May 2023

After a 59-year wait, an ancient trade route across a 150-year-old bridge is open near the India-China border in Uttarakhand.

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.

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.

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.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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'