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ISL: 10-man Kerala ride on Vazquez stunner to down NEUFC

ISL: 10-man Kerala ride on Vazquez stunner to down NEUFC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Mohamed Irshad scored a goal deep into injury time but that didn't matter in the end as Khalid Jamil's side remained on 10 points from 16 games. Kerala now have 23 points from 13 outings.

Protests in Assam over CAA, draft EIA amid pandemic

Protests in Assam over CAA, draft EIA amid pandemic

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'We will not accept the CAA and EIA. We have been protesting against the CAA since 2016, but this government has not listened to us'

MPs use e-cars, bikes to reach Parliament for Winter Session

MPs use e-cars, bikes to reach Parliament for Winter Session

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Several MPs on Monday made a statement against pollution in the national capital by riding bicycles, sporting masks and even choosing electric vehicles over fuel guzzlers as they arrived for the Winter Session of Parliament.

Cong to corner govt on Covid, Rafale, price rise in Parl

Cong to corner govt on Covid, Rafale, price rise in Parl

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Sources said the issues to be raised during the monsoon session of Parliament starting July 19 were discussed at a meeting of the Congress parliamentary strategy group on Wednesday, which was chaired by party chief Sonia Gandhi and attended by former prime minister Manmohan Singh and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi.

After 23 years, Indian Navy deploys women officers on warships

After 23 years, Indian Navy deploys women officers on warships

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

For the first time in 1998, women officers started getting deployed onboard warships but the decision was changed soon after due to certain logistical and other issues.

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Sahitya Akademi awardee charged with sedition for remarks on citizenship bill

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The police on Thursday booked litterateur Hiren Gohain, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti chief Gogoi and senior journalist Manjit Mahanta under sedition charges for their comments on the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

SC reinstates employee who accused ex-CJI of sexual harassment

SC reinstates employee who accused ex-CJI of sexual harassment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

According to the sources, the woman has joined the duty and proceeded on leave. All her arrears too have been cleared.

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Shashi Tharoor has also been retained as the chairman of the panel on Information Technology.

Suspension of 7 Congress MPS in LS revoked

Suspension of 7 Congress MPS in LS revoked

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Speaker Om Birla then announced that the suspension stands revoked with immediate effect.

Transferred to Meghalaya, Madras HC Chief Justice resigns

Transferred to Meghalaya, Madras HC Chief Justice resigns

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The collegium had recommended her transfer on August 28, after which she had made a representation requesting it to reconsider the proposal.

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

CJI Ramana's tenure saw putting sedition law on hold, probe into Pegasus

CJI Ramana's tenure saw putting sedition law on hold, probe into Pegasus

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Creating a record, the CJI headed apex court collegium meetings led to appointment of 11 Supreme Court judges with nine of them, including three women, appointed in one go.

Congress leader Ahmed Patel, who tested Covid +ve, in ICU

Congress leader Ahmed Patel, who tested Covid +ve, in ICU

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'His condition is stable and he continues to be under medical observation...We request you to pray for his speedy recovery'

2 new judges sworn in, SC back to full strength of 34

2 new judges sworn in, SC back to full strength of 34

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday regained its full strength of 34 judges as chief justice of Gauhati high court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat high court judge Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala took oath as apex court judges.

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The accident occurred when the private boat 'Ma Kamala' was headed to Majuli from Nimati Ghat and the government-owned ferry 'Tripkai' was coming from the riverine island.

7 Cong MPs suspended for rest of session for unruly behaviour

7 Cong MPs suspended for rest of session for unruly behaviour

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Gaurav Gogoi, T N Prathapan, Dean Kuriakose, Manicka Tagore, Rajmohan Unnithan, Benny Behanan and Gurjeet Singh Aujla are the seven who have been suspended.

Justice must be insulated from 'disruptive factors', says outgoing CJI

Justice must be insulated from 'disruptive factors', says outgoing CJI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

At his farewell function, CJI Dipak Misra said that tears of a poor man is equal to tears of a rich man.

9-judge SC bench to hear Sabarimala review plea from Jan 13

9-judge SC bench to hear Sabarimala review plea from Jan 13

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The judges on the bench are CJI S A Bobde, Justices R Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan, L Nageswara Rao, M M Shantanagoudar, S A Nazeer, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.

Elect govt that upholds democracy: Manmohan

Elect govt that upholds democracy: Manmohan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The ex-PM urged the people to elect a government that upholds the Constitution of India and the principles of democracy and brings about inclusive growth for all.

Pickpocket can't be sent to gallows: Adhir on MPs' suspension

Pickpocket can't be sent to gallows: Adhir on MPs' suspension

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Chowdhury's pickpocket remark, which was meant to criticise the government's move to suspend the Congress members, left many party MPs visibly embarrassed and many others in splits.

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

With new judge recommendations, SC set to regain full strength

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The Supreme Court is all set to regain its full strength of 34 judges with the apex court collegium headed by CJI N V Ramana recommending names of the Chief Justice of Gauhati high court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat high court judge Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala for elevation to the apex court, sources said.

CJI Bobde wanted Shahrukh Khan for Ayodhya mediation

CJI Bobde wanted Shahrukh Khan for Ayodhya mediation

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The interesting fact was revealed to public for the first time by the Supreme Court Bar Association president and senior advocate Vikas Singh during his address on occasion of the farewell ceremony for the CJI.

SC rejects report of 2 judges meeting panel probing allegations against CJI

SC rejects report of 2 judges meeting panel probing allegations against CJI

Rediff.com5 May 2019

The former woman employee of the apex court, who has levelled the sexual harassment allegations, has opted herself out from participating in the enquiry.

Took this step to save locals, says Major who tied man to jeep

Took this step to save locals, says Major who tied man to jeep

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The officer was awarded by Army chief General Bipin Rawat during his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

Govt wants to throttle Oppn's voice, says Congress on MPs' suspension

Govt wants to throttle Oppn's voice, says Congress on MPs' suspension

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The Congress on Monday described as a "blot on democracy" the suspension of its four MPs for the rest of the monsoon session for disrupting proceedings in the Lok Sabha, alleging the government was trying to "intimidate" the party but it would not be cowed down.

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Security has been put on high alert across the nation as the Supreme Court of India is all set to deliver its verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Sabarimala case and a host of other legal wrangles.

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The public protest had erupted over the demand for rehabilitation of nearly 800 families evicted from the land they were living on for decades.

Protests outside SC after panel clears CJI

Protests outside SC after panel clears CJI

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Over 30 women activists have been detained by the police at Mandir Marg Police Station, Delhi.

Is the Army functioning more as a police force in J&K?

Is the Army functioning more as a police force in J&K?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Major Gogoi might well have saved protesters' lives by opting for a human shield to force his way through the mob. But he incalculably damaged the army's reputation, not just in Kashmir, but anywhere that video is seen.

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On the first working day after the unprecedented presser on Friday, tt was business back to normal on Monday

In Assam, BJP won 33.21 per cent votes

In Assam, BJP won 33.21 per cent votes

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The saffron party won 60 of the 126 seats, its allies Asom Gana Parishad nine and United Peoples Party (Liberal) six. Congress bagged 29 seats, its partner All India United Democratic Front 16 and Bodo Democratic Front four.

Assam crisis deepens as rebel leader Himanta Biswa quits

Assam crisis deepens as rebel leader Himanta Biswa quits

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Worsening the crisis in Assam, State Education and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma quit on Monday demanding the immediate ouster of Tarun Gogoi as chief minister.

Cong, other parties skip PM's all-party meet on simultaneous polls

Cong, other parties skip PM's all-party meet on simultaneous polls

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Among the notable absentees were Congress president Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's M K Stalin, Telugu Desam Party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Delhi chief minister and Aam Admi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra dies at 78

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra dies at 78

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sources at the private hospital where Mitra was admitted to said he died due to heart and age-related ailments.

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The CJI, who hails from Assam, said that NRC is neither a 'new or a novel idea' as it found expression as early as in 1951 and the current exercise is an attempt to update the 1951 NRC.

Govt shying away from discussing China standoff: Cong

Govt shying away from discussing China standoff: Cong

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Members of the Congress also walked out of the Lok Sabha and staged a sit-in in the Parliament House complex after they were not allowed to speak following a statement by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

SC summons ex-interim CBI boss for contempt; CJI says 'God help you'

SC summons ex-interim CBI boss for contempt; CJI says 'God help you'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The SC said Rao has prima facie committed contempt of court by transferring Sharma without taking court's consent.

Stunning! Anamika's inspiring fashion week collection

Stunning! Anamika's inspiring fashion week collection

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The curtain rises on the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week 2021 with Anamika Khanna's gorgeous collection.

Assam renews demand for Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Hazarika

Assam renews demand for Bharat Ratna to Bhupen Hazarika

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

A state-of-the-art memorial ground will also be constructed in his honour.