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Read: What Delhi police says about AAP's 'instant reaction'

Read: What Delhi police says about AAP's 'instant reaction'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Delhi police has accused Aam Aadmi Party protesters of indulging in "riotous acts and using criminal force" during the violent protests outside the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday.

House remains paralysed for 9th day, LS passes 2 bills

House remains paralysed for 9th day, LS passes 2 bills

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill and The Specific Relief (Amendment) Bill passed amid din.

5 arrested in Tanzanian woman attack case

5 arrested in Tanzanian woman attack case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Rahul Gandhi has asked the Karnataka Government to explain the incident and send the report immediately.

Ishrat case: Absconding cop arrives in court on stretcher

Ishrat case: Absconding cop arrives in court on stretcher

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Absconding senior Gujarat IPS officer P P Pandey, an accused in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, on Monday made a dramatic appearance on a stretcher in a CBI court, which granted him anticipatory bail till July 31.

Surge pricing is good for YOU

Surge pricing is good for YOU

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Don't believe us? Then listen to the expert. Harish Rao dispels myths about Ola and Uber's dynamic pricing model and explains why government interference in it finally hurt us, the rider.

'We are surviving on biscuits and prayers'

'We are surviving on biscuits and prayers'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Tambaram, a suburban area of the capital city has borne the brunt of the torrential rains, with areas beyond 2-3 km outside of its station left inundated, cutting it off from rest of Chennai.

From Prime Minister to Pradhan Sevak

From Prime Minister to Pradhan Sevak

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

'To identify with the common man, Modi had to look like one.' 'The disastrous suit with his name written on it never made its reappearance.' 'Frequent dress changes during the day, which led Arvind Kejriwal to calculate that Modi spent crores on his attire ever year, too stopped.' 'Instead, a newer Modi emerged: Humble and eager to serve.' Narendra Modi has cleverly repositioned himself as a man of the masses in the past three years, says Aditi Phadnis.

India must change course in the South China Sea

India must change course in the South China Sea

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Since 55 per cent of Indian trade passes through the South China Sea, and with over $5 billion investments in the energy sector in Vietnam, it is imperative India actively pursues its national interests in the region, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

PM pitches for N-power, says require energy to sustain growth

PM pitches for N-power, says require energy to sustain growth

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Pitching for greater use of "clean" and "dependable" nuclear power, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday made it clear that India will need large amount of energy to maintain the tempo of growth which averaged 7.9 per cent during the last 10 years despite two bouts of global recession.

Kerala's fight club: Lawmakers throw chair, mike inside assembly

Kerala's fight club: Lawmakers throw chair, mike inside assembly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Amid massive protests by the opposition in the Kerala assembly state Finance Minister K M Mani, facing corruption charges in the bar licence issue, presented the budget on Friday morning.

Why Modi's Japan visit was a watershed

Why Modi's Japan visit was a watershed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

'After many rudderless years, India and Japan have prime ministers with a sense of purpose and direction,' says Brahma Chellaney.

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin will attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Delhi with an agenda to develop a plan to bring together AAPI, NGOs and the government to provide access to affordable and quality health care. Aziz Haniffa reports

The Englishman who was more Indian than Indians

The Englishman who was more Indian than Indians

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Buried in a Kolkata cemetery is an Englishman who served India well during her struggle for freedom. Charles Freer Andrews was a benevolent force that neither the Indians, nor the British could ignore.

#Not In My Name: They came for the India they loved!

#Not In My Name: They came for the India they loved!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

#Not In My Name, said ordinary citizens, as they took to the streets to reclaim the India they believed in.

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

After snapping his political alliance with the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, N Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, speaks to B Dasarath Reddy on what he now has in mind.

Bharat Bandh: Essential services most likely to be hit

Bharat Bandh: Essential services most likely to be hit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Trade union leaders claimed that the strike would be even bigger than the one last year as the number of striking workers is expected to swell to 18 crore

'South Asian countries are fighting for sportsmanship glory, not bombs'

'South Asian countries are fighting for sportsmanship glory, not bombs'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Postponed several times due to a variety of reasons, the much-delayed but the biggest South Asian Games ever begin, in Guwahati, on Friday, with hosts India expected to stamp their superiority in the regional spectacle.

Why not use IAF's fighter fleet for organ transport?

Why not use IAF's fighter fleet for organ transport?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

By undertaking medical mercy missions, the Indian Air Force will win immense political and national goodwill.

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

PM aims for desi boost for India's military build-up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Combined Commanders Conference on board the INS Vikramaditya at sea, off the coast of Kochi.

Lahore stopover: Modi heeds Washington's wishes

Lahore stopover: Modi heeds Washington's wishes

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

'Clearly, the Modi government is proving to be far more willing than any previous government in Delhi to hitch India's wagons with the US' regional strategies.'

Mumbai gang rape accused to be tried in fast track court

Mumbai gang rape accused to be tried in fast track court

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

All the five accused in the gang rape of a photojournalist in a secluded area of a defunct mill have been arrested by police with the remaining two suspects on the run being held today three days after the crime which will be tried in a fast track court.

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Police in southern Tamil Nadu are facing grave charges of falsely implicating members of a nomadic tribe and torturing them into admitting to crimes they did not commit. A Ganesh Nadar reports from Kanyakumari.

Parliament set to witness furore over note ban

Parliament set to witness furore over note ban

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

A Congress-led opposition on Tuesday came together seeking to pin down the government on the demonetisation issue in the winter session of Parliament beginning tomorrow but a consenses eluded on Trinamoll Congress's proposed march to Rashtrapati Bhawan for meeting the President.

Uniting BJP factions biggest challenge for Harsh Vardhan

Uniting BJP factions biggest challenge for Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Known for his clean image, Harsh Vardhan will face a stiff challenge of uniting the faction-ridden Bharatiya Janata Party as his nomination to the chief ministerial post comes after a bitter internal squabble that had threatened to derail the party's campaign to wrest power after 15 years in the capital.

Why UP's new CM must improve life in the east

Why UP's new CM must improve life in the east

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

There is nothing the young Purvanchali wants more desperately than to escape to a place with less hopelessness, and some opportunity, discovers Shekhar Gupta.

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Cancelling Uighur leader Dolkun Isa's visa could have been a mutual face-saving exercise for New Delhi and Beijing.

India lost Rs 12 lakh cr due to BJP's opposition to GST: Moily

India lost Rs 12 lakh cr due to BJP's opposition to GST: Moily

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Criticising various provisions in the proposed GST regime, Moily said it will be a "technological nightmare" and the anti-profiteering provisions in it are "far too draconian."

Things you must know about the Land Acquisition Bill

Things you must know about the Land Acquisition Bill

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

The definition of affected family includes farm labourers, tenants, sharecroppers and workers in the area for three years prior to acquisition.

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Tension mounted in Barwala town of Hisar district in Haryana ahead of on Monday's deadline set by the Punjab and Haryana high court to ensure appearance of self-styled godman Rampal in a contempt case, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders at several vulnerable places.

Indian govt disallows Sonia to submit copy of passport to US court

Indian govt disallows Sonia to submit copy of passport to US court

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Indian government refused to permit the release of Congress President Sonia Gandhi's passport because of concerns with respect to her personal security and keeping confidential the methods used to protect her. George Joseph reports from New York

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

PM urged to reject US pressure tactics on trade, biz policies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The unilateral pressure by US administration on India, at the behest of US Business Associations lobby through US International Trade Commission investigations and request to USTR to enlist India under Priority Foreign Country under Special 301 review, lacks legitimacy under WTO framework, the signatories to the letter said.

Hisar clash: Deadline given to godman's bhakts ends

Hisar clash: Deadline given to godman's bhakts ends

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The deadline given by the Haryana police to controversial 'godman' Rampal to surrender and his followers to vacate his ashram has ended. Police said that water and electricity connection to the ashram have been cut off.

India is the 7th most terror affected country. Pakistan 4th

India is the 7th most terror affected country. Pakistan 4th

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Here's a look at the 10 most dangerous countries in the world.

Sunanda case: Tharoor's aides to face polygraph test

Sunanda case: Tharoor's aides to face polygraph test

Rediff.com20 May 2015

A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed the Delhi Police to conduct lie-detector test on three "suspects" in the Sunanda Pushkar murder case.

Angry suvivors heckle Nepal PM over shortage of aid

Angry suvivors heckle Nepal PM over shortage of aid

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala was greeted with protests on Wednesday at in relief camps as anger spilled over to the streets.

After Omar, power centre shifts in Afghanistan

After Omar, power centre shifts in Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Pakistan, which has propped up the new Taliban leadership, would be keen to use its influence over the group to neutralise India's presence in the region.

Meet the dictators Modi will shake hands with

Meet the dictators Modi will shake hands with

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Brutal and ruthless, with terrible human rights records, these autocrats will welcome Narendra Modi to their realm this coming week.

Why Kejriwal should pass on the mantle to Sisodia

Why Kejriwal should pass on the mantle to Sisodia

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Manish Sisodia's elevation as Delhi CM would set Arvind Kejriwal free to take up a significant role in national politics, or he could return to activism, says Sudhir Bisht.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why is Indrani downcast?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why is Indrani downcast?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'With folded hands, on humanitarian grounds, if she can get temporary bail on medical grounds so she can get treatment.' 'If she dies, the whole trial gets derailed.'

How Ravi Jaipuria is building a Rs 20,000 crore empire

How Ravi Jaipuria is building a Rs 20,000 crore empire

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

He has drawn fresh strategies to take his businesses to the next level.