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Yemen: India to use sea routes to evacuate nationals

Yemen: India to use sea routes to evacuate nationals

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

India on Monday sent two passenger ships to Djibouti Port to evacuate Indians stranded in conflict-hit Yemen.

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Watch LIVE! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Proceedings of the lower house are likely to be disrupted over suspension of 6 MPs by the speaker.

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Ram Nath Kovind is the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader and second Dalit in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Govt says no subsidy in Parl canteen, but these are the new rates

Govt says no subsidy in Parl canteen, but these are the new rates

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Food items in Parliament canteen will be dearer from Friday, with the rates being hiked in varying degrees in view of controversies over the items being served there at subsidised rates.

BJP distances itself from Sakshi Maharaj's remarks defending Dera chief

BJP distances itself from Sakshi Maharaj's remarks defending Dera chief

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Congress leader sought stern action against the BJP MP.

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The govt and the opposition are set for a showdown in Parliament's monsoon session.

After being warned, Anurag Thakur apologises for mobile use in Parliament

After being warned, Anurag Thakur apologises for mobile use in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday sent out a stern warning to members against using mobile phones inside the House.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Watch LIVE! Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The govt and the opposition appeared set for a showdown in Parliament's monsoon session.

Govt wants to pass SC/ST bill in current session: Rajnath

Govt wants to pass SC/ST bill in current session: Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The bill to restore the original provisions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday, acceding to a key demand of Dalit groups ahead of their call for a 'Bharat Bandh' on August 9.

No 'politics' at President's I-Day function

No 'politics' at President's I-Day function

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Sonia, Sumitra Mahajan share a laugh at the event

PHOTOS: Union minister Babul Supriyo gets hitched

PHOTOS: Union minister Babul Supriyo gets hitched

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Union minister Babul Supriyo on Tuesday tied the knot with his girlfriend Rachna Sharma.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Uproar in LS over Israeli attack in Gaza Strip

Uproar in LS over Israeli attack in Gaza Strip

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Uproar was witnessed on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha as several parties got together to demand a resolution to condemn Israeli raids in Gaza Strip but the government did not oblige.

Tried to protect Constitution, not just in letter but in spirit as well: Prez

Tried to protect Constitution, not just in letter but in spirit as well: Prez

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Members of Parliament on Sunday bid adieu to outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee.

Modi govt won't appease minorities, but will empower them: Prez

Modi govt won't appease minorities, but will empower them: Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The president also pitched for simultaneous elections to Parliament and state assemblies, saying there was a need to discuss and build a consensus among all parties on the possibility of holding simultaneous polls.

Why AIADMK, BJD, TMC MPs don't want seats next to Cong in Lok Sabha?

Why AIADMK, BJD, TMC MPs don't want seats next to Cong in Lok Sabha?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Trinamool Congress and Biju Janata Dal appear to be unwilling to have seats in Lok Sabha along with Congress which has the largest number of seats in the non-governmental side.

Soft-spoken 'tai' has tough job at hand in Lok Sabha

Soft-spoken 'tai' has tough job at hand in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Looking at her and talking to her, you could be forgiven for wondering how she will handle such a tough job as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students

No trust vote: BJP hopes to get support of 314 MPs

No trust vote: BJP hopes to get support of 314 MPs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The list of the 314 MPs, however, does not include Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, who is also a BJP MP, they said. The majority mark is 268.

Govt to conduct mock GST launch in Parliament on Wednesday

Govt to conduct mock GST launch in Parliament on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Officers from various departments including the finance ministry to be part of rehearsal event

India to boycott Speakers' meet in Pak if Jammu and Kashmir not invited

India to boycott Speakers' meet in Pak if Jammu and Kashmir not invited

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

India will boycott a Commonwealth parliamentary union meeting in Islamabad next month in protest against Pakistan not inviting the Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir assembly, a decision that comes in the midst of tensions over two terror attacks in Punjab and the Valley.

Centre handing out doles for votes: Oppn in Budget debate

Centre handing out doles for votes: Oppn in Budget debate

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The Opposition accused the government of bringing a populist budget.

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition, DAY 9

WATCH LIVE! Modi Sarkar vs Opposition, DAY 9

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Catch all the action from the Monsoon session of Parliament, LIVE

What Rani, Konkona & Sonali have in common

What Rani, Konkona & Sonali have in common

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

The trio have worked in films on the same lines.

Yemen returnee: 'Government did a wonderful job'

Yemen returnee: 'Government did a wonderful job'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'We could not sleep for many days. We kept hearing gunshots and blasts throughout the night.' 'To live in a war-torn city is terrifying.' 'Our journey from the hospital to the port was the scariest.' 'We were taken care of so well by government officials. They did not leave a single person behind.'

TMC members allege misuse of CBI; stage walkout in LS

TMC members allege misuse of CBI; stage walkout in LS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Trinamool Congress members on Tuesday alleged in Lok Sabha that the Central Bureau of Investigation was being misused in the Saradha scam and staged a walkout, even as government said it was willing to discuss issues related to the fraud.

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Row over NRC list in Assam echoes in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The govt asserted the Centre has no role in the preparation of the draft list.

Rahul sought sister's help as he can't handle politics alone: LS speaker

Rahul sought sister's help as he can't handle politics alone: LS speaker

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

"Priyanka is a good woman. But her appointment also shows Rahul has understood that he cannot do politics alone, so he asked his sister Priyanka to help him," Mahajan said.

Oomen Chandy invitation row: LS adjourns over Congress, AAP protests

Oomen Chandy invitation row: LS adjourns over Congress, AAP protests

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Monday amid protests by Opposition members, over the issue of Kerala CM Chandy being reportedly asked not to attend a function.

In Haryana, panchayat orders rape accused be beaten up by shoes

In Haryana, panchayat orders rape accused be beaten up by shoes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A Haryana panchayat said that the two rape accused cousins be hit by shoes five times in public and submit a paltry fine of Rs 50,000.

Government tenders apology in LS over absence of ministers

Government tenders apology in LS over absence of ministers

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The incident happened during Question Hour when Speaker Sumitra Mahajan took up the issue of 'Go-India Smart Card', an initiative of the railway ministry, for discussion.

Setback for Rahul as Congress joins debate in LS

Setback for Rahul as Congress joins debate in LS

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

A senior Congressman from South India told Rediff.com, "This is a big setback for Rahul Gandhi's strategy of stalling Parliament. Sushma has not resigned and Khargeji is speaking and debating. What does it say about our stand in this session?"

Facebook video row: Made no mistake, says Bhagwant Mann

Facebook video row: Made no mistake, says Bhagwant Mann

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

In a five-page written reply to the nine-member committee led by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirit Somaiya, the Sangrur MP stated that he had made no mistake, while citing some of the earlier incidents to buttress his claims.

Cong member bangs placard on Speaker's table in LS

Cong member bangs placard on Speaker's table in LS

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

An agitating Congress member in Lok Sabha on Monday banged his placard on the table of the Speaker, prompting the angry Sumitra Mahajan to abruptly adjourned the House for an hour.

Pix: What was Bhumi Pednekar thinking just then?

Pix: What was Bhumi Pednekar thinking just then?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Look who made it to the Lakme Fashion Week.

Stalemate in Parliament continues for 15th day

Stalemate in Parliament continues for 15th day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

It's been 15 straight days that opposition parties have created a ruckus, forcing adjournment of proceedings.

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

PHOTOS: Metro services resume in several cities with curbs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

With the Centre issuing guidelines for their resumption under Unlock 4, the rapid transit networks started operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but were still closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur.

Smriti Irani in line of fire again in LS

Smriti Irani in line of fire again in LS

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

HRD Minister Smriti Irani was again in the line of fire in the Lok Sabha with opposition members forcing Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to allow them to speak on their notice for the privilege motion against the minister.

Congress can't claim Oppn leader post in LS: Attorney General

Congress can't claim Oppn leader post in LS: Attorney General

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

In bad news for Congress, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has opined that the party has no case for claiming the Leader of Opposition post, saying there is no precedent since the days of the first Lok Sabha when Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister.