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Congress To Focus On 150 Lok Sabha Seats

Congress To Focus On 150 Lok Sabha Seats

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

In UP and Bengal, it is willing to sacrifice its interests to stop the BJP and would work towards ensuring the BJP did not win incremental seats in Odisha and Telangana.

Khera used derogatory remarks against democratically elected PM: Cop to SC

Khera used derogatory remarks against democratically elected PM: Cop to SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said that upon being produced before the competent magistrate in Delhi, Khera would be released on interim bail.

Man who offered Rs 11 lakh for killing Kanhaiya arrested

Man who offered Rs 11 lakh for killing Kanhaiya arrested

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

On Saturday, posters announcing Rs 11 lakh reward for shooting dead Kumar were seen stuck on a wall near Press Club of India and bus stops and metro stations in New Delhi district.

SC relief for Cong leader Pawan Khera, bail extended till March 17

SC relief for Cong leader Pawan Khera, bail extended till March 17

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

A three-judge bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala adjourned the hearing to March 17 as it had run out of time.

Taliban executed photojournalist Danish Siddiqui: Report

Taliban executed photojournalist Danish Siddiqui: Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Siddiqui was alive when the Taliban captured him. The Taliban verified Siddiqui's identity and then executed him, as well as those with him'

I was not sacked: Sonal Mansingh

I was not sacked: Sonal Mansingh

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Ready to contest against Yogi in Gorakhpur: Kafeel Khan

Ready to contest against Yogi in Gorakhpur: Kafeel Khan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

If any party gives me a ticket I am ready, Khan said .

Hiroshima mayor for peace talks

Hiroshima mayor for peace talks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

'There isn't even an increase of 100 'outsider' votes in J-K'

'There isn't even an increase of 100 'outsider' votes in J-K'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'The Election Commission is in the process of updating electoral rolls.' 'Once that is done, the dates for elections will be announced by the ECI at an appropriate time.' 'What can be more democratic than this?'

Indian students to visit Karachi

Indian students to visit Karachi

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Modi govt talks a lot about democracy but...: Kharge

Modi govt talks a lot about democracy but...: Kharge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Addressing a joint press conference of opposition leaders at the Constitution Club after a 'Tiranga March' from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, he said the government's intention was to get the Budget Session washed out.

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

Scribe threatened with rape for posting protest photos on Twitter

Scribe threatened with rape for posting protest photos on Twitter

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

A Twitter account by the name of 'Amendra Kumar Singh' in a tweet had threatened the woman journalist.

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Equating the imposition of the Emergency with dacoity, he said, "Generally, dacoity is carried out around midnight. Similarly, this dacoity of democracy in the country also took place around midnight."

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Vinod Dua was a Hindi broadcast journalism pioneer with stints in Doordarshan and NDTV.

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Be it India's Shiv Kapur or South African Brandon Stone, the golfers are keeping a close eye on the ongoing tournament.

'Is journalistic work a criminal activity?'

'Is journalistic work a criminal activity?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'The arrest of Kappan, the charge sheet and the way he is being treated show that they view journalism as a criminal activity.'

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit won't be afraid to tangle with the toughest of them.

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Will this season's I-League champs play in ISL next year?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

According to the roadmap approved in 2019 with the involvement of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and agreed to by the stakeholders, the I-League champion team of this season (2022-23) as well as that of next year (2023-24) was to get a direct slot in the corresponding next season of top-tier ISL.

Challenges To Opposition Unity Continue

Challenges To Opposition Unity Continue

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Congress is planning to call a meeting of Opposition parties in May. It is possible to keep all possibilities open in case Karnataka yields a hung House, leading to a recalibrated Opposition.

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Even today when news organisations and their owners have stooped before the powers that be when they were only asked to bend, Prannoy is still standing tall, asserts Sanjay Ahirwal, , former managing editor, NDTV Worldwide.

Irom Sharmila launches new party, to contest against CM Ibobi Singh

Irom Sharmila launches new party, to contest against CM Ibobi Singh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The name of her party "People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance" was announced at the Johnstone Higher Secondary School in Imphal.

Trinamool, AAP, BRS, SP march with Congress against Modi govt

Trinamool, AAP, BRS, SP march with Congress against Modi govt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Opposition parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Bharat Rashtra Party and Samajwadi Party, came together in a show of unity on Thursday and accused the Modi government of getting the second half of the budget session washed out, while asserting that if this attitude continues, the country will move towards a "dictatorship".

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The move comes amid speculation over possibility of an alliance between the Congress and the AAP for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Another Kashmiri Pandit killed in J-K, fresh exodus call issued

Another Kashmiri Pandit killed in J-K, fresh exodus call issued

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Terrorists have stepped up attacks in the Kashmir valley over the past week.

Now, ink attack on J-K MLA Engineer Rashid for beef party

Now, ink attack on J-K MLA Engineer Rashid for beef party

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Rashid was at the Press Club in Delhi on Monday afternoon, when three men set upon him and threw black ink on him.

Modi left behind a thirsty Bangladesh, says Chinese media

Modi left behind a thirsty Bangladesh, says Chinese media

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left behind a "thirsty" and "frustrated" Bangladesh as the two countries could not reach an accord on the Teesta river water sharing issue during his visit to Dhaka, Chinese official media said on Monday.

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi to walk 3,500 km across 10 states

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rahul Gandhi to walk 3,500 km across 10 states

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The Congress on Monday said the 150-day Bharat Jodo Yatra from September 7 covering 3,500 km will be the party's biggest ever 'Jan Sampark' programme and Rahul Gandhi will walk 'all the way' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.

Prez polls: Pawar to convene next Oppn meet to discuss more names

Prez polls: Pawar to convene next Oppn meet to discuss more names

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

After the first meeting called by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Delhi and attended by 17 parties, the leaders said that it has been decided that a common candidate who will 'uphold the democratic ethos of the country' will be chosen as the opposition nominee.

Rs 11 lakh bounty on Kanhaiya; cops yet to make arrests, fingers point to ABVP

Rs 11 lakh bounty on Kanhaiya; cops yet to make arrests, fingers point to ABVP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Delhi Police have registered a case in connection with posters announcing a "reward" of Rs 11 lakh for anyone who "shoots down" JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar.

We are being targeted, say Mevani and Umar

We are being targeted, say Mevani and Umar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The Dalit leader alleged that the 'false' FIR is the brainchild of the RSS and the BJP.

Lt Guv played 'key role' in defusing AAP, Centre stalemate

Lt Guv played 'key role' in defusing AAP, Centre stalemate

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung played a "key role" in ending the stalemate between the Aam Aadmi Party government and the Centre by getting the two sides to reach a compromise on issues involving Delhi police, a source said.

Delhi's Ranji match temporarily stopped

Delhi's Ranji match temporarily stopped

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The cricket pitch at the Roshnara Club ground came under scanner on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match between hosts Delhi and Vidarbha as the match had to be stopped for 28 minutes in order to make the 22-yard strip playable after one batsman was hit on shoulders by a bouncer.

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur walks out of Karnal jail

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur walks out of Karnal jail

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur was freed Friday by the Punjab and Haryana high court, which said slapping charges like attempt to murder on her is a 'debatable issue' to be considered at a later stage in the trial.

How journalists in Kashmir dealing with restrictions

How journalists in Kashmir dealing with restrictions

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

In the absence of any medium to send the news reports across the country or outside, some journalists would send their reports on pen drives through flyers at the airport.

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rest In Peace, Onkar Singh, Superman of News

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Onkar Singh, a valuable member of the Rediff.com team over the years, breathed his last on January 13. Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who knew him intimately, remembers the ultimate newsman.

Will Japan Get Its First Lady PM?

Will Japan Get Its First Lady PM?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Two women are in contention to become prime minister for the first time in Japan's history -- a potential turning point for a country that ranks below Saudi Arabia in terms of female political representation, points out Rajaram Panda.

Pele gets warm reception in New Delhi

Pele gets warm reception in New Delhi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Brazilian football legend Pele was greeted to a warm reception in New Delhi on Wednesday, with around 100-odd enthusiastic fans and officials turning up to receive him at the airport in his first visit in the Capital.

Black money is cancer; govt committed to bring it back: Swamy

Black money is cancer; govt committed to bring it back: Swamy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Black money is because of P Notes, hawala and variety of other reasons.