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Chinese Parliament endorses Xi for historic 3rd term

Chinese Parliament endorses Xi for historic 3rd term

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Xi is widely expected to continue in power for life.

SC rejects plea against Nitish ditching BJP for RJD, says post-poll alliance allowed

SC rejects plea against Nitish ditching BJP for RJD, says post-poll alliance allowed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Nitish Kumar as chief minister of Bihar after his party forged a new alliance in August, saying post-poll alignments subject to certain conditions is permissible under the anti-defection law.

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

High drama at China's CPC, ex-president Hu Jintao escorted out

High drama at China's CPC, ex-president Hu Jintao escorted out

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Hu, 79, sitting next to President Xi Jinping in the front row with other top leaders at the ornate Great Hall of People was persuaded to leave the meeting by two men, presumably security guards.

Affected by Manipur violence, students stare at bleak future

Affected by Manipur violence, students stare at bleak future

Rediff.com16 May 2023

"I fear I won't perform well in the class 10 board examination next year, which might affect my dreams of enrolling in a good school in Imphal," Karam said.

Sonia targets Centre over LAC row, Nagaland firing

Sonia targets Centre over LAC row, Nagaland firing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Gandhi also highlighted the issues facing farmers and said the Congress stands with farmers' demand.

'Biren Singh is part of Manipur's problem'

'Biren Singh is part of Manipur's problem'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Replacement of the CM with a more acceptable face may be a good start towards resolving Manipur's problem.'

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The Central Committee members on Sunday elected a 25-member Political Bureau which picked the Standing Committee members to govern the country.

Oppn fumes as VP, ministers skip Nehru anniversary

Oppn fumes as VP, ministers skip Nehru anniversary

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The Opposition hit out at the government over the absence of Rajya Sabha Chairman, Lok Sabha Speaker and ministers from the traditional event marking the birth anniversary of those whose portraits adorn Parliament's Central Hall.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

With the general election campaign less than six months away, the BJP has more to think about than it had on the eve of 2019. It's the states that will be robbing BJP strategists of their sleep at this point, not the Lok Sabha, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

In an interview with an Odia video magazine some time ago, Murmu revealed that her Santhali name 'Puti' was changed to Droupadi by a teacher in school.

Rise above politics: Prez Kovind in farewell speech

Rise above politics: Prez Kovind in farewell speech

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Kovind said he always considered himself as a part of the larger family, which included the members of parliament.

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'Modi had not discussed demonetization with me prior to his announcement on 8 November 2016. 'I learnt of it along with the rest of the country. 'I was not surprised when he did not discuss the issue with me prior to making the public announcement. 'It fitted in with his style of making dramatic announcements.' A fascinating excerpt from Pranab Mukherjee's The Presidential Years: 2012-2017.

'BCCI should become player centric'

'BCCI should become player centric'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'There should be total transparency in the system.'

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The old Parliament building will now be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan', Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Tuesday as the functioning of Parliament shifted to its new building in New Delhi.

Imran Khan skips no-confidence assembly session

Imran Khan skips no-confidence assembly session

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Very few members of the treasury benches were seen in attendance.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Catch all the action from the Upper and Lower House of Parliament.

You ask BJP, they will say...: Rahul on train tragedy

You ask BJP, they will say...: Rahul on train tragedy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Rahul said that if you ask the BJP why a train accident happened, they will say the Congress Party did such and such thing 50 years ago, taking a swipe at the government following the Odisha train accident, one of the worst railway tragedies in the country.

'Socialism doesn't mean anything to people now'

'Socialism doesn't mean anything to people now'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'The word equity means so much more to the dynamic world India today is in than the word 'socialism'.'

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just because it has been built at his initiative.

PM to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building on Dec 10

PM to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building on Dec 10

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The existing Parliament building will be conserved as it is an archaeological asset of the country.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

President Murmu's first address: My election is proof that...

President Murmu's first address: My election is proof that...

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

"Reaching this office is not my personal achievement but that of all the poor people in the country," Murmu said.

Time to change system, says Bhutia after 'win for Indian football'

Time to change system, says Bhutia after 'win for Indian football'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

"It's time to change the system," declared Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday, after world football governing body FIFA lifted the ban imposed on the All India Football Federation.

Pak political turmoil worsens ahead of no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Pak political turmoil worsens ahead of no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Opposition political parties this month sought a no-confidence motion in parliament to remove Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

No-trust vote against Imran likely to take place at 8.30 pm

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The Opposition parties need 172 members in the 342-member house to orchestrate the downfall of Prime Minister Khan.

Ambedkar posters in saffron robes stoke row in TN

Ambedkar posters in saffron robes stoke row in TN

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

As the posters suddenly sprang up in Kumbakonam, the VCK members staged an agitation demanding stringent action on the Indu Makkal Katchi for their affront on Ambedkar.

Parliament's monsoon session likely in September

Parliament's monsoon session likely in September

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The plan involves the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha seating half of their members in their respective chambers, reports Archis Mohan.

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried with her late husband Prince Philip at the conclusion of a solemn state funeral service made up of an hour-long ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

Celebrations, joy as Droupadi Murmu becomes India's President

Celebrations, joy as Droupadi Murmu becomes India's President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The tribal leader, India's youngest president at 64 and the first to be born after Independence, took oath of office in the name of god to 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law'.

What's Xi Jinping Up To?

What's Xi Jinping Up To?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist party, attended the opening session of the National People's Congress, his country's parliament, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2022.

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The black bands were worn as a mark of protest against the alleged attack on the Constitution of India with the passage of the amended citizenship act by the government, leaders said.

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

President Xi Jinping on Monday vowed to build China's military into a "Great Wall of steel" to protect its sovereignty and developmental interests as he sought a bigger role for Beijing in global affairs, days after brokering a Saudi Arabia-Iran detente, regarded as a diplomatic coup.

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

Social distancing throws spanner in holding monsoon session of Parliament

Social distancing throws spanner in holding monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Officials have said the national capital lacked a convention centre big enough to seat so many MPs and adhere to social distancing norms. Additionally, holding a 'virtual session' looks slims as any change in the rules requires a motion to be carried in both the Houses of Parliament.

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set for an unprecedented third five-year term as he was 'elected' to the powerful Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday while several top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang have been left out in the major shake-up at the top.

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The existing building is a British-era building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who were responsible for planning and construction of New Delhi.

'The Kashmir Files' depicts true history of Kashmir Valley: Gadkari

'The Kashmir Files' depicts true history of Kashmir Valley: Gadkari

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Speaking on the occasion, Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said the history of Kashmiri Pandits have a great and rich history.