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Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Lukaku was subjected to abuse during the first leg at Juventus "before, during, and after the penalty" he scored to earn Inter a 1-1 draw, the player's representatives said.

Najeeb Jung seeks law ministry's view on Jan Lokpal Bill

Najeeb Jung seeks law ministry's view on Jan Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Monday took a swipe at the Aam Aadmi Party government, saying the country cannot run on 'Mohalla Sabhas' and a law cannot be decided on the streets.

Civil aviation ministry cancels Rs 2,000 crore Aranmula airport

Civil aviation ministry cancels Rs 2,000 crore Aranmula airport

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Civil Aviation ministry has cancelled approval to the controversial private airport project at Aranmula in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Talking to reporters at the accident site, he said the issue is of electric point machine, a vital device for railway signalling, and electronic interlocking.

'Ministry's support must be tested in House and not by governor'

'Ministry's support must be tested in House and not by governor'

Rediff.com18 May 2018

29 years ago, Karnataka was hurled into a huge political crisis after MLAs withdrew support to S R Bommai's Janata Dal ministry. As the governor recommended that the chief minister be dismissed and President's Rule imposed in the state, then President R Venkataraman disagreed with Rajiv Gandhi's Cabinet and argued that 'the question whether a ministry commanded the confidence of the assembly should be tested in the House and not by the governor.' A fascinating excerpt from President Venkataraman's My Presidential Years, published with the kind permission of the publishers HarperCollins India.

New PIL in SC challenges Centre's blocking of BBC's Modi docu

New PIL in SC challenges Centre's blocking of BBC's Modi docu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A fresh PIL was filed on Thursday in the Supreme Court challenging the Centre's decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots.

India, US to end 6 WTO disputes, Delhi to drop tit-for-tat tariffs

India, US to end 6 WTO disputes, Delhi to drop tit-for-tat tariffs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

In a major development, India and the US have agreed to end six trade disputes at the WTO through mutually agreed solutions, while New Delhi will remove retaliatory customs duties on certain American products such as almonds, walnuts, and apples.

PM attacks Congress, says institutions biggest casualty of 'dynastic politics'

PM attacks Congress, says institutions biggest casualty of 'dynastic politics'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'India has seen that whenever dynastic politics has been powerful, institutions have taken a severe beating'

Cong demands action from PM against WFI chief

Cong demands action from PM against WFI chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'The Sports Minister (Anurag Thakur) should speak out. The Prime Minister should speak out, there should be resignations, and heads should roll immediately.'

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Why Congress is worried over the Jat vote in Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The Jat community is itching to end its brief dalliance with the BJP, but it is also upset with the Congress, the party they have traditionally supported, for not giving them their due, reports Archis Mohan.

The new BJP is like the old Congress

The new BJP is like the old Congress

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

While it took the Congress nearly a half century to earn the hatred of other political outfits, the BJP appears set to reach there in around six years, says Arun Bhatnagar, former secretary to the GoI.

Oppn writes to President over trolling of CJI on social media

Oppn writes to President over trolling of CJI on social media

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Several opposition MPs have petitioned President Droupadi Murmu for immediate action over social media trolling of Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud while he was deliberating on a case related to the Governor's role in Maharashtra during the last government formation.

Congress, BJP contest claim over Ambedkar's legacy

Congress, BJP contest claim over Ambedkar's legacy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Even as Congress has announced plans to hold year-long celebrations to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to lay the foundation stone for the 'Ambedkar International Centre' in New Delhi, the legacy of the Dalit icon becoming the focus of a contest between the rival parties

Doesn't listen, doesn't sit in House: Modi on Rahul

Doesn't listen, doesn't sit in House: Modi on Rahul

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

I don't know the language to attack (someone) and it is not in my nature as well, Modi said.

Congress leaders confident of Telangana formation

Congress leaders confident of Telangana formation

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Congress leaders from the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh claimed that they have an indication from the Union home ministry on creation of a separate state.

Modi hands out jobs to 70,000 youth, criticism for Oppn

Modi hands out jobs to 70,000 youth, criticism for Oppn

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The prime minister took no names but made an apparent reference to reports about "rate card" for different government jobs in the Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal and prevalence of "cut money" in the state.

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Modi to visit US, Egypt from June 20-25. Details here

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Modi's visit to the US will commence in New York, where he will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the headquarters of the United Nations on June 21.

Maha CM Eknath Shinde heaps praises on Sharad Pawar

Maha CM Eknath Shinde heaps praises on Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

In the interest of the people and welfare of the state, Pawar is always available for guidance and suggestions to whoever is in power, he said.

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The speaker said he would take a decision on the remaining 14 cases in a "couple of days."

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Is the demoralised party trying to open its account as an Opposition party?

'Solillada Saradara' Kharge: From a union leader to Cong prez

'Solillada Saradara' Kharge: From a union leader to Cong prez

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Sober by temperament and nature, Kharge has never landed in any major political trouble or controversy.

Miffed NCP may sabotage Congress's chances

Miffed NCP may sabotage Congress's chances

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Congress party has not only distanced itself from Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan but also made him clarify his recent statement that the party's decision to give the home ministry to the Nationalist Congress Party -- its ally in the state -- was a mistake. Both the central leadership and the state unit of the Congress preferred not to offer any comment but indicated that it was Chavan's personal remark that came after the July 13 blasts.

Ajit Pawar Will Be CM After August 11

Ajit Pawar Will Be CM After August 11

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar will likely disqualify the 16 Shiv Sena MLAs, including Eknath Shinde, who will then be asked to resign as chief minister. 'Once this is done, Ajit dada will be sworn in chief minister.'

Home ministry to inspect accounts of AAP on foreign funding

Home ministry to inspect accounts of AAP on foreign funding

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

The home ministry will soon inspect the books of accounts of the Aam Aadmi Party in connection with alleged illegal foreign funding to it.

Why India abstained from UN vote on China's Xinjiang

Why India abstained from UN vote on China's Xinjiang

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Opposition leaders said India should speak for what is right and should not be afraid of its neighbour.

Environment ministry okays Rs 100-crore Shivaji statue in Arabian Sea

Environment ministry okays Rs 100-crore Shivaji statue in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The environment ministry on Thursday gave its nod to a plan for constructing a grand statue for Maratha warrior king Shivaji in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Mumbai.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

15 Shiv Sena MLAs To Rejoin Uddhav?

15 Shiv Sena MLAs To Rejoin Uddhav?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'You know how politics is. You never know what will happen the next moment.'

Moosewala murder suspects held in Kenya, Azerbaijan

Moosewala murder suspects held in Kenya, Azerbaijan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Kenya and Azerbaijan have detained one suspect each in connection with the sensational killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and India is in touch with authorities concerned in the two countries on the case.

Can't discuss some matters in Parliament: Govt on China

Can't discuss some matters in Parliament: Govt on China

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The government on Monday said that matters regarding Chinese intrusion can't be discussed in Parliament as it concerns the security of the country.

Cong attacks Centre over 'Chinese shelters in Ladakh'

Cong attacks Centre over 'Chinese shelters in Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Citing media reports that China has built shelters in the Depsang area in Ladakh, the Congress on Saturday questioned the government's 'silence' over the issue and asked what steps were being taken by it to ensure status quo ante of April 2020.

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Dalimia Bharat group, under the memorandum of understanding, would maintain the monument and build basic infrastructure around it and has committed a sum of Rs 25 crore for the purpose over a period spanning five years.

Congress, JD-S hold 2nd round of seat sharing talks

Congress, JD-S hold 2nd round of seat sharing talks

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Deve Gowda indicated on Sunday that they were ready to compromise.

Fadnavis gets home, finance; BJP bags key portfolios in Maha cabinet

Fadnavis gets home, finance; BJP bags key portfolios in Maha cabinet

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Five days after the induction of 18 ministers into his cabinet, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday allocated portfolios, keeping Urban Development and 11 other ministries with himself, while giving the crucial Home Department to Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Why Bommai kept cabinet expansion in cold storage since his takeover in 2021

Why Bommai kept cabinet expansion in cold storage since his takeover in 2021

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Several loyal party old guards were unhappy and had expressed their displeasure openly about "migrants" scuttling the chances of them becoming ministers.

Railway minister busy carrying Mamata's files: Congress

Railway minister busy carrying Mamata's files: Congress

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Congress, which is an ally of the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, on Monday questioned the recurrence of train accidents and said the railway ministry was not safe in the hands of state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's party.

CAG to audit reconstruction of Delhi CM's residence

CAG to audit reconstruction of Delhi CM's residence

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Union home ministry has recommended the special CAG audit taking note of a May 24 letter by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena which pointed out 'gross and prima facie financial irregularities' in the 'reconstruction' of the chief minister's official residence, they claimed.

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

USISPF Or USIBC? Who Gets Modi's Vote?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's itinerary for his June 21-24 US visit could include an address to a fledgling business advocacy group, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

SC refuses to postpone NEET-PG 2023, exam to be held on Mar 5

SC refuses to postpone NEET-PG 2023, exam to be held on Mar 5

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain pleas seeking postponement of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-PG 2023, which is scheduled for March 5, saying there is nothing in this world to prevent somebody who has not made it to try again.

Will Congress be evicted from Akbar Road headquarters?

Will Congress be evicted from Akbar Road headquarters?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

'We have been allowed to stay till October 2018,' said the party about the notice asking them to vacate their premises, Amit Agnihotri reports.