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Trinamool says 'BJP goons' damaged Vidyasagar bust; submits videos to EC

Trinamool says 'BJP goons' damaged Vidyasagar bust; submits videos to EC

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The party released two videos as 'proof' of BJP workers vandalising the statue.

Opposition parties to meet ahead of 2nd phase of Budget session

Opposition parties to meet ahead of 2nd phase of Budget session

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The opposition leaders are expected to meet at Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in the Parliament complex around 10 am, sources said.

LS withdraws suspension of DMK's Parthiban after govt letter

LS withdraws suspension of DMK's Parthiban after govt letter

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Now, the total number of MPs suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session of Parliament stands at 14 -- 13 from the Lok Sabha and one from the Rajya Sabha.

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Modi

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Modi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Centre has issued directions for blocking multiple YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing links to the BBC documentary 'India: The Modi Question', sources said.

British press slams 'shamed' English cricketers

British press slams 'shamed' English cricketers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

England's "shamed" cricketers came in for a slogging in the British press on Thursday after they crashed to a humiliating defeat against minnows Ireland in their World Cup match in Bangalore.

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

TMC MP writes to Mark Zuckerberg, raises issue of Facebook's alleged bias towards the BJP.

ICC World Cup: Porterfield to lead Ireland

ICC World Cup: Porterfield to lead Ireland

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

William Porterfield will captain Ireland at this year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, his third appearance in the sport's showpiece One-day tournament.

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal win; Forest crushed

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal win; Forest crushed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Oppn parties to jointly raise Adani issue in Parliament, but...

Oppn parties to jointly raise Adani issue in Parliament, but...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Opposition parties on Thursday agreed to jointly raise the issue of allegations of fraud against the Adani Group in Parliament but were yet to agree on the mode of inquiry into the Gujarat-based corporate major.

PIX: Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat to win first NBA title

PIX: Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat to win first NBA title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 94-89 to bring a first NBA title to Mile High City.

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

While TMC leaders ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath for lifting an image purportedly from West Bengal, the BJP in the Mamata Banerjee-ruled state took potshots at crashing flyovers in the eastern state over the use of an image in a newspaper ad

With pillows and mosquito repellants, MPs up for night-long protest in Parl

With pillows and mosquito repellants, MPs up for night-long protest in Parl

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The eight members -- distributed among the Congress, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Trinamool Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party -- were suspended earlier in the day for the remainder of the Monsoon Session over their 'unruly behaviour' during the passage of farm Bills in the Upper House of Parliament.

Took rules of no-trust motion to drag PM to LS: Derek

Took rules of no-trust motion to drag PM to LS: Derek

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Modi is scheduled to reply to the debate on Thursday.

Mamata Banerjee named Trinamool's Parliament chief

Mamata Banerjee named Trinamool's Parliament chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Announcing the decision of the MPs, Rajya Sabha member Derek O'Brien at a press conference in Delhi said that she has been the guiding force behind the Trinamool Congress parliamentary party for a long time.

Not in sync with...: Dhankhar writes to Kharge on Parl disruptions

Not in sync with...: Dhankhar writes to Kharge on Parl disruptions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The three frenetic weeks of the Parliament's Winter session saw a security breach in the Lok Sabha, suspension of 146 MPs and the expulsion of Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra in the "bribe-for-query" case.

TMC endorses AAP in Delhi polls

TMC endorses AAP in Delhi polls

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Banerjee and Kejriwal have shared a cordial relationship over the years, with the Delhi CM coming out in support of his West Bengal counterpart during the general elections in 2019 and also during her face-off with the Centre over Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar.

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

"No lndian Prime Minister has so brazenly indulged in an unethical and undemocratic act and violated the Model Code of Conduct by indirectly campaigning for his party from foreign soil," he said.

Mamata reaches out to protesting farmers, assures support

Mamata reaches out to protesting farmers, assures support

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

A five-member delegation of TMC MPs, comprising Derek O'Brien, Satabdi Roy, Prasun Banerjee, Pratima Mondal and Md Nadimul Haque, also met the farmers there to support their protest against the new farm laws.

TMC delegation meets kin of Tinsukia victims

TMC delegation meets kin of Tinsukia victims

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

'This is a humanitarian visit. This is a visit to stand with the grieving families. We hope to reach Tinsukia in about two hours and spend some time with the families'

EPL PIX: Arsenal stunned by West Ham; Title hopes fade

EPL PIX: Arsenal stunned by West Ham; Title hopes fade

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

FA Cup PICS: Manchester City, Bournemouth in last 8

FA Cup PICS: Manchester City, Bournemouth in last 8

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's fifth round action in the FA Cup

Dr Manmohan Singh's seat shifted to last row in RS, here's why

Dr Manmohan Singh's seat shifted to last row in RS, here's why

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Senior Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Digvijaya Singh will now occupy front-row seats after their reallocation by the party.

Sania-Pavic in Wimbledon mixed doubles quarters

Sania-Pavic in Wimbledon mixed doubles quarters

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Indo-Croatian pair of Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic advanced to the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon on Sunday.

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ireland added the West Indies to their list of giant-killing victories after scoring a six-wicket victory over the World Twenty20 champions in the first T20 international at Jamaica's Sabina Park on Wednesday.

5 plagues from China... it has to stop: US NSA

5 plagues from China... it has to stop: US NSA

Rediff.com13 May 2020

As many as five plagues have come out of China in the last 20 years and at some point it has to stop, United States National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien has said, holding the country responsible for the origin of the coronavirus pandemic which has killed over 250,000 people globally.

Denver Basks In Festive Air Of Champions

Denver Basks In Festive Air Of Champions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

After winning their first NBA title on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Denver Nuggets celebrated their historic victory, and how.

Trump presents PM Modi with US honour 'Legion Of Merit'

Trump presents PM Modi with US honour 'Legion Of Merit'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

US President Trump "presented the Legion of Merit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating the US-India strategic partnership," O'Brien said in a tweet.

EPL PIX: City thrash Ipswich; United lose at home

EPL PIX: City thrash Ipswich; United lose at home

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Some lament the FA Cup having lost much of its romance in recent years, in the face of obsession with the Premier League, but this tie had it in bucket loads.

Adani issue, ED raids set to rock Parliament, again

Adani issue, ED raids set to rock Parliament, again

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The opposition parties will meet on Monday morning to evolve their strategy in both Houses of Parliament after protests by them on the Hindenburg-Adani issue overshadowed most of the first half of the Budget session.

Australia beat Ireland in rain affected ODI

Australia beat Ireland in rain affected ODI

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Australia secured a 23-run win over Ireland in a rain-interrupted one-day international, in Belfast, on Friday.

Ireland's maiden Test ends in defeat by Pakistan

Ireland's maiden Test ends in defeat by Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Ireland lost their maiden Test match to Pakistan by five wickets on Tuesday, but went down fighting at Malahide in Dublin. Starting the day on 319 for seven with Kevin O'Brien resuming on 118, Ireland were only able to add 20 runs to their overnight total to set Pakistan a target of 160.

Mamata's Ma, Maati, Manush slogan echoes at UN

Mamata's Ma, Maati, Manush slogan echoes at UN

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

"In Bengal, the region of India I come from, we call this humanistic philosophy of 'Ma, Maati and Manush' signifying an equilibrium of the universally caring Mother, the earth, that nurtures us and human beings who must be central to our developmental endeavours," TMC MP Derek O'Brien told delegates while speaking on why poverty eradication should be the focus of UN's operational activities for development.

PIX: Liverpool 16 points clear; Forest stun Manchester City

PIX: Liverpool 16 points clear; Forest stun Manchester City

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Rashid and Hales lead England rout of Ireland

Rashid and Hales lead England rout of Ireland

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Leg-spinner Rashid took five wickets to help bowl Ireland out for 126 before Hales struck 55 off 39 balls to lead England to their easy target.

India's First Apple Store: Sneak Peek

India's First Apple Store: Sneak Peek

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Apple BKC is designed to be one of the most energy-efficient Apple Store locations in the world, with a dedicated solar array and zero reliance on fossil fuels for store operations. The store is operationally carbon neutral, running on 100 percent renewable energy, Apple said in a statement.

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Want to do everything to keep peace for Indians, Chinese: Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the past several weeks, the Trump administration has come out in support of India against China.

Does Nitish Kumar Look Worried?

Does Nitish Kumar Look Worried?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday and Wednesday.