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Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The student was taken to Westmead Hospital with major injuries to his head, leg, and arm.

India raps European parliament for vote on Manipur violence

India raps European parliament for vote on Manipur violence

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Responding to media queries on the development, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that "such interference in India's internal affairs is unacceptable, and reflects a colonial mindset".

Migrants attack: SC to hear on Apr 10 YouTuber's plea for clubbing of FIRs

Migrants attack: SC to hear on Apr 10 YouTuber's plea for clubbing of FIRs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The bench agreed to hear the matter at the end of the board during the day itself.

Amnesty criticises India for 'intensified crackdown on freedoms'

Amnesty criticises India for 'intensified crackdown on freedoms'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Indian authorities failed to "prevent many incidents of religious violence and contributed to tensions through polarising speeches", Amnesty International said.

'Sharad Pawar's decision wasn't unexpected'

'Sharad Pawar's decision wasn't unexpected'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

"Sharad Pawar's presence has extraordinary importance when a new battle for freedom is going on in the country to save the Constitution and democracy, and in such a situation, Pawar should not step aside," he said.

Sunak dials Zelenskyy to discuss support; Russia rejects positive ties with UK

Sunak dials Zelenskyy to discuss support; Russia rejects positive ties with UK

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

In a letter published in the Kyiv Post, Rishi had said that he will be a lifelong friend and help Ukraine rebuild into a prosperous, ambitious and forward-looking country.

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Particularly the small and independent Web sites that have developed a following in the recent past because the mainstream is seen as totally aligned with the government, points out Aakar Patel.

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

How Canada is 'soft peddling' Khalistani extremists

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Over the years, Khalistani extremists were further "emboldened" and started "operating with impunity" from Canada.

Modi trying to murder democracy: Nitish Kumar

Modi trying to murder democracy: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com30 May 2015

The Bihar CM criticised Modi, alleging that he was trying to stifle freedom of speech and expression after a IIT-Madras students' group was de-recognised for being critical of the PM.

Street gives a thumbs up to Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's demerger plan

Street gives a thumbs up to Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's demerger plan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Debt management is going to be a worry for the Vedanta group until FY25 at least. However, the restructuring of business divisions in Vedanta India could lead to an unlocking of values. The group structure is fairly complex. Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources (VRL), which is London-listed, has a lot of debt on the balance sheet. It will have to repay $1 billion in secured bonds by January 2024 and at least another $300 million in calendar 2024.

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The opposition alliance that will take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and an 11-member committee will be set up for coordination, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced after a meeting of the parties in Bengaluru.

Modi's Cultural Push

Modi's Cultural Push

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T N Ninan.

CJI recuses from hearing contempt plea against Kunal Kamra

CJI recuses from hearing contempt plea against Kunal Kamra

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A bench headed by the CJI took up the petitions and said, 'We will place this matter before a bench to which I (CJI) am not a part of because the comments (tweets) were made on the order, which I have passed.'

No foreign entity has right to comment on India: Govt on US religious rights report

No foreign entity has right to comment on India: Govt on US religious rights report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

No foreign entity or government has any locus standi to comment on the fundamental rights of Indian citizens, the government said on Thursday, rejecting a report by the US state department on the alleged curtailment of religious freedom in India.

Allowance to buy Sakshi daily: SC seeks Andhra reply on Eenadu plea

Allowance to buy Sakshi daily: SC seeks Andhra reply on Eenadu plea

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala took note of the submissions made by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared in the matter on behalf of Ushodaya Publications, which owns Eenadu, that the GO violated the fundamental rights to equality and freedom of speech and expression.

Public servants should exercise self-control, not blabber insulting others: SC

Public servants should exercise self-control, not blabber insulting others: SC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The top court said this approach is part of our constitutional culture and there is no need for it to formulate a code of conduct for public functionaries.

Kharge makes it clear: No apology over Rahul's UK remarks

Kharge makes it clear: No apology over Rahul's UK remarks

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said there was no question of an apology over Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the United Kingdom and that those demanding so must answer on Prime Minister Narendra Modi "humiliating" the people of the country with his comments abroad.

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'Politics is a game of public perception and my father felt that by his long disappearances, Rahul Gandhi was losing the battle of perception.'

Month-long internet ban in Manipur: SC refuses urgent hearing

Month-long internet ban in Manipur: SC refuses urgent hearing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

A vacation bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal said the high court is already seized of a similar issue.

3 more Maharashtra authors resign over Kobad Ghandy book row

3 more Maharashtra authors resign over Kobad Ghandy book row

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Amid a row over the Maharashtra government's decision to withdraw an award for the Marathi translation of alleged Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy's memoir, three members of the award selection committee have resigned from the state Literature and Culture Board citing "insult of democratic procedures".

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'And when the floats go by in the parade garlanded and decorated with the posters of gun toting assassins and murderers and martyrs, you look the other way.' 'And in return we will bring you 10,000 votes because the people of the gurdwaras will vote as we tell them to vote.'

'This is governance by fear'

'This is governance by fear'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'The Emergency was a temporary affair. It was withdrawn after 20 months.' 'But we are in this situation for the last 10 years.' 'If the Emergency was jhatka, this is halal, slow killing.'

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

They also slammed the "violent rhetoric" against India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and said free speech does not mean a license to incite violence or vandalise property.

Courts have 'institutional incapacity' to interpret Quran, hijab petitioners tell SC

Courts have 'institutional incapacity' to interpret Quran, hijab petitioners tell SC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The counsel for the petitioners in the hijab ban row on Monday told the Supreme Court the Karnataka high court did an "objectionable" thing when it tried to "interpret" the Holy Quran and held the headscarf worn by Muslim women was not an essential religious practice.

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

'I don't believe war is an answer, but...'

'I don't believe war is an answer, but...'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'What we did in this (1971) war and with what motive (was incredible).' 'We helped Bangladesh become an independent country, and the very next day, we left their soil and came back to our country.'

'We Are Angry Because They Failed Us Again'

'We Are Angry Because They Failed Us Again'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'We want to send Indians on the moon and create history, but we don't want to accept the reality that is happening on earth.'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

Woman with tiranga on cheek 'stopped' from entering Golden Temple

Woman with tiranga on cheek 'stopped' from entering Golden Temple

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

A man who is partly seen in the video is heard asking a Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) employee at the temple complex entrance, 'Is this not India?' The employee replied that 'it's Punjab'.

'We all need a little piece of utopia in our life'

'We all need a little piece of utopia in our life'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'This was a film, a story that had never been told before.'

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will play fearless cricket in the limited-overs series in New Zealand while remaining tactically flexible, coach VVS Laxman said on Thursday.

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The prime minister, who is visiting the US at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, will join them for the state banquet along with a number of dignitaries on Thursday.

'Govt wants to control what people read, think'

'Govt wants to control what people read, think'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'The government is trying to give a message that we as political bosses have discretion of deciding what people will read and what people will not read.'

Belarus activist, Russian, Ukrainian groups get Nobel Peace prize

Belarus activist, Russian, Ukrainian groups get Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Center for Civil Liberties, another awardee of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, was founded for the purpose of advancing human rights and democracy in Ukraine. It has taken a stand to strengthen Ukrainian civil society and pressure the authorities to make Ukraine a full-fledged democracy.

Stalin seeks PM's intervention as TN's R-Day tableau rejected

Stalin seeks PM's intervention as TN's R-Day tableau rejected

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Excluding the tableau would deeply hurt the sentiments and patriotic feelings of the people of Tamil Nadu, he said.

Dhankar rejects Kharge's objection to RS discussing Rahul's UK remarks

Dhankar rejects Kharge's objection to RS discussing Rahul's UK remarks

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Congress has, however, countered this saying someone who is not an MP of Rajya Sabha cannot be called to the House and there cannot be any discussion/reflection on or about an MP of Lok Sabha.

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The United States-China Summit meeting concluded at a sprawling mansion in Woodside, California with Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreeing to work towards ensuring that the differences between the two countries remain manageable and the relations do not derail.

'A Year Of Memorable Performances'

'A Year Of Memorable Performances'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'Suvinder Vicky in Kohrra. Manoj Bajpayee in Joram. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in Joram and Scoop. Gagan Dev Riar in Scam 2003. Sukant Goel in Kaala Paani.' 'The number of awards will not be enough for the kind of work that has happened this year.'

Adhir, other suspended MPs can't attend Parl panel meetings

Adhir, other suspended MPs can't attend Parl panel meetings

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and some other MPs suspended from Parliament will not be able to attend the meetings of parliamentary committees of which they are a member or chairperson till their suspension is revoked.

Who Really Killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

Who Really Killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'This whole story is going to become extremely murky and that discovering who is an agent of the Indian government is not necessarily a simple matter.' 'And that if Trudeau was to name (the person) who he thinks is the connection with the Indian government, that the Indian government will be sure to have some deniability and will be able to say he had nothing to do with us.'