News for 'Freedom of Association'

'Xi was sending a message'

'Xi was sending a message'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'When you look at the border -- from Ladakh to Arunachal -- which is called the Sino-Indian border, but in effect it is actually the Indo-Tibet border.' 'Since the borders are still not secure, it has resulted in transgressions in Galwan, Dokalam etc.'

Tata Motors launches Nexon EV MAX at Rs 17.74 lakh

Tata Motors launches Nexon EV MAX at Rs 17.74 lakh

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Tata Motors on Wednesday expanded its electric vehicle range in the country with the launch of Nexon EV MAX, priced between Rs 17.74-19.24 lakh (ex-showroom). Equipped with a 40.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the Nexon EV Max offers 33 per cent higher battery capacity than the Nexon EV, delivering ARAI certified range of 437 km (under standard testing conditions), ensuring uninterrupted inter-city travel. ARAI refers to Automotive Research Association of India. The model produces 105 kW (143 PS) of power and delivers a torque of 250 Nm, resulting in 0 to 100 sprint times in under 9 seconds.

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.

Zee News anchor gets SC protection in Rahul video case

Zee News anchor gets SC protection in Rahul video case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The apex court also issued notice, including to the Centre through the office of the attorney general, on Ranjan's plea seeking clubbing of FIRs and protection from coercive action.

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A few days ago, Reliance Retail surprised the market by acquiring the Campa brand from Delhi-based Pure Drinks Ltd for Rs 22 crore. A successful cola brand in the eighties, especially in North India, Campa Cola thrived when Coke exited India in the late seventies. When the Atlanta-based major returned and PepsiCo set base in India, it went down fighting.

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

In a video posted after the alleged attack, Goswami said he was told by his security guards that the attackers were allegedly Youth Congress workers. However, there was no confirmation of the same by either police or the youth outfit.

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Ironically, the BJP, which seeks to unseat the TMC from power, has taken a leaf out of Mamata Banerjee's strategy of soliciting tinsel town's support towards causes and fielding actors in elections.

Digital media completely uncontrolled: Centre to SC

Digital media completely uncontrolled: Centre to SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The government said if the apex court considers it necessary to lay down guidelines for mainstream electronic and print media, it is the 'need of the hour' that the exercise should start first with web based digital media.

Padmavati row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India on Sunday

Padmavati row: No shooting for 15 minutes across India on Sunday

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The Indian Films and TV Directors' Association, along with 19 other bodies of the film and television industry from across the country will stop shooting for 15 minutes to protect the right to freedom of expression of those in the creative field.

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

He is the first British prime minister to visit Gujarat.

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

At least one person was killed and 12 others injured on Tuesday when the police opened fire to disperse angry anti-government protestors in Sri Lanka's southwestern region of Rambukkana, officials said.

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Woods delivered a speech about his career and those who helped him along the way after his daughter Sam introduced him for induction.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Loyalist to rebel: What forced Azad to sever 50 years of bond with Congress

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

"The situation has become irretrievable", Azad, 73, said in his parting shot to Sonia Gandhi, whose trusted confidante he remained right from the time of Sitaram Kesri's unceremonious exit as the party's chief in 2000.

No quality debate In Parliament, 'sorry state of affairs': CJI

No quality debate In Parliament, 'sorry state of affairs': CJI

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

"Most of the members of first Lok sabha and Rajya Sabha were all lawyers and members from the legal fraternity. Unfortunately, we know what is happening now in the Parliament with respect to debates on laws," CJI Ramana said in his address to the bar members.

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Homegrown microblogging platform Koo said the new guidelines will help clarify the responsibilities of intermediaries.

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The volunteers are asked to keep an eye on posts which are against the sovereignty and integrity of India, against the defence of India, against the security of the state, against friendly relations with foreign states, content aimed at disturbing public order, disturbing communal harmony and child sex abuse material.

'Unwarranted, narrow-minded comments': India slams OIC

'Unwarranted, narrow-minded comments': India slams OIC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India on Monday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for its criticism of the country in the wake of the alleged derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammed by two Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries.

Hate speech: Jantar Mantar event organiser denied bail

Hate speech: Jantar Mantar event organiser denied bail

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Additional Sessions Judge Anil Antil denied relief to Preet Singh, arrested by the Delhi Police in the case, saying right to assemble and freedom to air one's thoughts are cherished under the Constitution, however, these are not absolute and have to be exercised with inherent reasonable restrictions.

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Police had sought an extension of Zubair's custody by five days.

Must read! Cyrus Mistry's letter to Tata group

Must read! Cyrus Mistry's letter to Tata group

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Mistry calls sacking illegal, says wasn't given any freedom

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The iconic Times Square in New York City, reverberating with the chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', was on Sunday drenched in hues of saffron, white and green as the biggest Indian tricolour was unfurled at the popular destination to mark the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day.

Lies being spread about revision of textbooks, says Karnataka minister

Lies being spread about revision of textbooks, says Karnataka minister

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Strongly defending the move to revise school textbooks, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh on Monday alleged that confusion is unnecessarily being created among the people and students, along with attempts to create communal hatred by spreading falsehood.

'We need you right now': Zelenskyy tells US Congress

'We need you right now': Zelenskyy tells US Congress

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday invoked Pearl Harbor and 9/11 attacks in appeal to the United States Congress for help against Russia.

What judges said on criminalisation of marital rape

What judges said on criminalisation of marital rape

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict with one of the judges favouring striking down the provision, and the other holding it was not unconstitutional.

2-judge bench divided on criminalising marital rape, matter to go to SC

2-judge bench divided on criminalising marital rape, matter to go to SC

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on the issue of criminalisation of marital rape and granted leave to the parties to file an appeal before the Supreme Court.

Muslim Women And The Hijab Debate

Muslim Women And The Hijab Debate

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

When turbans are allowed on school and college campuses, or sacred ash on the forehead, can one ban the hijab? asks T N Ninan.

With eye on China, Quad nations emphasise respecting sovereignty

With eye on China, Quad nations emphasise respecting sovereignty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

In the midst of rising global concern over China's military expansionism, India and three other member nations of the Quad on Thursday vowed to uphold a rules-based international order underpinned by respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, freedom of navigation and peaceful resolution of disputes.

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

China's parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security bill

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The new law permits for the first time Chinese security agencies to open their establishments and operate in Hong Kong.

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Rahul Kulkarni, journalist with a Marathi news channel, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Wednesday, a day after several migrant workers gathered near Bandra station in Mumbai demanding that they be sent back to their home towns.

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Ali Abbas Zafar, director of the web series Tandav, and others seeking the quashing of FIRs against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus, and issued notices Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other states on their pleas.

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'The young generation doesn't want to work with old hats like me.' 'They don't understand that we are brighter and wiser because of our experience.' 'We can take them on the right path, but they should keep their ears open.'

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

'AAP tries to project itself as a more Hindutva party than the BJP'

'AAP tries to project itself as a more Hindutva party than the BJP'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'Kejriwal tries to project that his party is not Hindu virodhi.'

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

North Korea's official KCNA news agency issued a brief report early on Wednesday, saying the qualifier ended in a 0-0 draw after a series of "attacks and counterattacks".

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

How UGC's 2-Degree Choice Will Help Students

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The decision to allow students to pursue two degrees simultaneously will boost their employability as it gives them the opportunity to concentrate on one mainstream undergraduate degree while enrolling in another with a vocational focus.

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

It was amusing to hear Minister Jaishankar's argument of tech companies being influential non-State actors. If only he looked at his own party before saying what he did, notes Shyam G Menon.

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

For those who think India's democracy is just fine and there has been no change in the last few years, perhaps it would be instructive to see what has happened on a few issues, observes Aakar Patel.

Oppn running propaganda against new farm laws: Tomar

Oppn running propaganda against new farm laws: Tomar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

"Manmohan Singh Ji (former Prime Minister) tried many times but could not do. Today when it is implemented, propaganda is being spread," Tomar said.

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Challenge Before Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

People may line up to see Rahul Gandhi, given he is currently, the only major politician speaking of inflation and unemployment in an India bombarded daily by Right-wing delusion. The challenge is how to transfer the goodwill into votes when the object of curiosity is surrounded by usual suspects and sycophants, observes Shyam Menon.