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Law Commission recommends abolition of death penalty: Government

Law Commission recommends abolition of death penalty: Government

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

MoS Home Hansraj Ahir said that the Law Commission in its 262nd report has recommended that the death penalty be abolished for all crimes other than terrorism related offences and waging war.

Centre should not be blamed for Dalit atrocities: Union minister Ahir

Centre should not be blamed for Dalit atrocities: Union minister Ahir

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Is the Union government responsible for it (Dalit atrocities)? Is the party (BJP) responsible for it?," Ahir asked.

54 IS supporters arrested in India so far

54 IS supporters arrested in India so far

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The NIA has so far charge-sheeted 29 accused under the UAPA.

54 Islamic State supporters arrested so far in country: Centre

54 Islamic State supporters arrested so far in country: Centre

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

As many as 54 supporters IS have been arrested in the country, Lok Sabha was informed.

Sukma attack is a challenge, no one will be spared: Rajnath

Sukma attack is a challenge, no one will be spared: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

He said he would possibly go to Sukma on Wednesday.

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

BJP leader R K Singh says Pakistan's consistent denial of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav suggests him already being executed.

79 terrorists killed in J&K till June 30

79 terrorists killed in J&K till June 30

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Also 125 terrorist incidents occurred in the first six months of 2016 in comparison to 76 in the corresponding period of last year.

Amarnath attack: Army chief reviews security

Amarnath attack: Army chief reviews security

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and Hansraj Ahir assure Mehbooba Mufti of the Centre's support.

Blame Shinde also for coal mess, says BJP MP

Blame Shinde also for coal mess, says BJP MP

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

BJP MP and coal crusader Hansraj Ahir blames Shinde for give permission for 45 power plants in Chandrapur in Maharashtra.

Terror incidents in Kashmir dropped by 25% after surgical strikes

Terror incidents in Kashmir dropped by 25% after surgical strikes

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said in the Lok Sabha that between October 1, 2016 and March 31 this year the state reported 155 terror attacks.

Centre 'satisfied' with Amarnath yatra security arrangements

Centre 'satisfied' with Amarnath yatra security arrangements

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Several measure have been taken to beef up security for the pilgrimage.

Parliament Nuggets: 175 mobile phones are stolen per day in Delhi

Parliament Nuggets: 175 mobile phones are stolen per day in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Here is some interesting information released by the government in response to questions posed by MPs in Parliament on Tuesday.

No one can stop India if it tries to take PoK: Govt

No one can stop India if it tries to take PoK: Govt

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The minister said India would make efforts to get the territory back from Pakistan.

Ceasefire violations will cost Pakistan dearly: Govt

Ceasefire violations will cost Pakistan dearly: Govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Army Vice Chief Sarath Chand said that India will continue to give a "befitting reply"

Varun Gandhi contradicts Modi govt over Rohingyas deportation

Varun Gandhi contradicts Modi govt over Rohingyas deportation

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Union minister Hansraj Ahir said those who have national interest in mind should not make such statements.

Army hands over surgical strike clips to Centre: MoS Home

Army hands over surgical strike clips to Centre: MoS Home

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Ahir said there is a process for putting such issues in perspective which was duly followed by the Army as well as the government.

'Atmosphere not right for Indo-Pak cricket'

'Atmosphere not right for Indo-Pak cricket'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Govt unlikely to allow Indo-Pak cricket in Dubai

With 195 incidents, UP still the hotbed for communal violence

With 195 incidents, UP still the hotbed for communal violence

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

A total of 822 incidents were reported in 2017, a rise from the 703 in 2016.

Civic polls: BJP tastes defeat in CM Fadnavis' home turf

Civic polls: BJP tastes defeat in CM Fadnavis' home turf

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

A year after storming to power in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to have suffered a considerable erosion of support base in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' home turf Vidarbha, losing to Congress-Nationalist Congress Party in the municipal council polls in the region.

'ICJ's stay on Jadhav's execution a big win for Modi government'

'ICJ's stay on Jadhav's execution a big win for Modi government'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir stated that the development put Pakistan in its place.

Will a new law stop the lynchings in India?

Will a new law stop the lynchings in India?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Between 2014 and March 3, 2018, 45 people were killed in 40 cases of mob lynching across nine states, and at least 217 persons had been arrested, data compiled by the home ministry show.

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

"The part (of J&K) which is with Pakistan (PoK) belongs to Pakistan and this side to India. This won't change. Let them fight how many wars they want to. This won't change," Abdullah said.

It's a cold-blooded murder, says Rajnath on Sukma Naxal attack

It's a cold-blooded murder, says Rajnath on Sukma Naxal attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

He accused Naxalites of using tribal villagers as a shield.

What's killing our CRPF jawans?

What's killing our CRPF jawans?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

You think Naxals or Maoists are killing more CRPF jawans, then read this.

Pathankot attack: Govt flip-flop of number of terrorists continues

Pathankot attack: Govt flip-flop of number of terrorists continues

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The government on Tuesday announced that only four terrorists had entered the Pathankot Air Force station to carry out the strike that left eight people dead. This is contrary to a statement made by Home Minister Rajnath Singh on March 4 when he had said that charred remains, apart from four bodies of terrorists, were found at the debris after security forces searched the Pathankot airforce station when the operation ended.

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Meaningless to talk to Pak until it stops aiding terrorism: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Singh said India has a policy of maintaining cordial relations with neighbours.

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

How these contenders will fare in Phase 1 of LS poll

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The April 11 polling will decide the fate of several political bigwigs.

May have limited confrontation with Pak in April: BSF on ceasefire

May have limited confrontation with Pak in April: BSF on ceasefire

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

The BSF also said multiple infiltration bids by Pakistan along the International Border have been foiled in recent past.

Three Cheers for the Indian

Three Cheers for the Indian

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Thank you to those citizens of India who, every single day, quietly, anonymously, and decently refrain from targeting, hounding or murdering their neighbours, no matter how much they want to; and thanks also to those who loudly stand up for each other in the face of threat,' says Mitali Saran.

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

10 injured in Bhopal-Ujjain passenger train blast, terror angle suspected

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The blast occurred in a general coach of the train between 9.30am and 10am when it was on its way to Ujjain from Bhopal, Railway PRO, Indore, Jitendra Kumar Jayant said.

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

An injured jawan said around 10-12 Naxalites must have got killed in the 'befitting' retaliation by the CRPF contingent.

Amarnath attack: Massive hunt on for mastermind LeT terrorist

Amarnath attack: Massive hunt on for mastermind LeT terrorist

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

An official said the attack appears to be a reprisal for killing of several Lashkar terrorists.

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

9 CRPF men killed in Naxal triggered blast in Sukma

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Naxals used over 50 kilogram of explosives in Chhattisgarh's Sukma, about a year after a dozen jawans were killed in a similar ambush in the district.

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

RS disrupted over renaming of Mughalsarai station

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

While Agarwal said the government was trying to change character of the country, his other party colleagues said the names of persons 'who have made no contribution to the freedom struggle' are being given.

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

Ceasefire violations, terror attacks reduced post surgical strike: Centre

Ceasefire violations, terror attacks reduced post surgical strike: Centre

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Ahir said there were 110 terror attacks in J&K in 3 months before surgical strikes while there were 87 such attacks in 3 months after the strikes.

88 Kashmir youths took up arms in 2016, highest in 6 years

88 Kashmir youths took up arms in 2016, highest in 6 years

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

In written replies to two separate questions in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir shared data about Kashmiri youths taking up arms, infiltration attempts and law and order situation in the valley.

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Terrorists on Monday night killed seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, and injured 19 others as they struck at a bus in Kashmir's Anantnag district, in the worst attack on the annual pilgrimage since the year 2001. Five of those killed were from Gujarat and two from Maharashtra. Here are the latest updates:

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The three-day conference of the directors general of police of all states was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

'Papa ki kya galti thi', asks martyr's daughter

'Papa ki kya galti thi', asks martyr's daughter

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Bereaved families of Sukma bravehearts have demanded justice and questioned the intelligence failure and government inaction.