News for 'Indian Union Muslim League'

No stay on Citizenship Act, SC to examine its validity

No stay on Citizenship Act, SC to examine its validity

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The SC issued notice to the Centre on the batch of pleas seeking stay on the operation of the law.

Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

According to the sources, the meeting will be held at 10 am on Thursday in the chamber of Rajya Sabha LoP.

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court asserted on Friday that action must be taken against all those making hate speeches "this side or that side".

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Wayanad rescue will take a few more days: Kerala CM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the rescue mission in the landslide-hit Mundakkai region of Wayanad could take a few more days, and appointed a cabinet sub-committee of four ministers to coordinate the rescue efforts.

In Kerala Congress, ally IUML welcome PFI ban, seek similar action on RSS too

In Kerala Congress, ally IUML welcome PFI ban, seek similar action on RSS too

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Senior IUML leader MK Muneer said the radical outfit had misinterpreted the Quran and persuaded the community members to adopt the path of violence.

Nearly 20 Oppn MPs absent during voting on triple talaq

Nearly 20 Oppn MPs absent during voting on triple talaq

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Abstention by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi also helped the government get its legislation through in the upper house where the ruling party does not enjoy a majority.

IUML's student wing leader apologises for 'sexist' remarks

IUML's student wing leader apologises for 'sexist' remarks

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

P K Navas, the president of MSF, the students' wing of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), came up with a Facebook post detailing his version of the issue, which had triggered a widespread row in the state putting the organisations in a fix.

DMK announces list of LS constituencies allotted to self, allies

DMK announces list of LS constituencies allotted to self, allies

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Stalin described his party-led coalition as the "Secular Progressive Alliance."

Ex-Governor Margaret Alva is joint Oppn candidate for Vice Prez poll

Ex-Governor Margaret Alva is joint Oppn candidate for Vice Prez poll

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Alva, 80, would file her nomination papers on Tuesday, July 19 which is the last date for filing nominations for the August 6 election.

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

70-plus years after Independence, 'Hindu India, metamorphosised as 'Hindutva India', is proving the British right -- and for all the wrong reasons. Mohan Bhagwat should have answers for the why of it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Priyanka kicks off Wayanad campaign with mega roadshow, files nomination

Priyanka kicks off Wayanad campaign with mega roadshow, files nomination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was given a rousing welcome by thousands of people, including United Democratic Front leaders and workers, at Kalpetta in Wayanad on Wednesday as she prepares to make her electoral debut by filing nomination papers for the coming Lok Sabha bypoll.

17 Oppn parties attend Mamata's meet on Prez poll; AAP, TRS, BJD skip

17 Oppn parties attend Mamata's meet on Prez poll; AAP, TRS, BJD skip

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The Shiromani Akali Dal skipped the meeting, besides the Aam Aadmi Party, the TRS and the BJD.

BJP member demands law to revoke quota benefits to tribal converts

BJP member demands law to revoke quota benefits to tribal converts

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

A strong demand for revocation of reservation and other benefits to tribals who convert to other religions was made in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

DMK might face polls with existing allies: Karunanidhi

DMK might face polls with existing allies: Karunanidhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Days after ruling out an alliance with Congress or the Bharatiya Janata Party for next year's Lok Sabha polls, Dravida Munetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday repeated his stand and indicated that his party might face the polls with existing allies.

Haasan's MNM releases names of 70 candidtaes for TN polls

Haasan's MNM releases names of 70 candidtaes for TN polls

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The party, which is facing the elections with allies, actor R Sarath Kumar-headed All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi and India Jananayaka Katchi of Lok Sabha MP Paarivendhar, has announced it will test its fortunes from 154 of the 234 seats, leaving the rest to its two partners.

Cong raises heat against Irani as MPs protest in Parliament

Cong raises heat against Irani as MPs protest in Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Congress MPs staged a protest in front of the Gandhi statue in Parliament complex demanding an apology from the government for Irani's confrontation with Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday.

Sonia leads Opposition protest in Lok Sabha against fuel hike

Sonia leads Opposition protest in Lok Sabha against fuel hike

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Gandhi was unusually more proactive and practically led the Opposition protest against the rise in the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders during the Question Hour.

2nd Opposition meet: Who will attend, who won't

2nd Opposition meet: Who will attend, who won't

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Leaders of 24 non-BJP parties have been invited for the meet on June 17 and 18, the first edition of which saw the participation of 15 parties.

Pegasus: 14 Oppn parties blame govt for Parliament logjam

Pegasus: 14 Oppn parties blame govt for Parliament logjam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

18 leaders from 14 parties said it is unfortunate that the government has 'unleashed a misleading campaign to malign the combined opposition' and blaming it for the continued disruption of Parliament proceedings.

Delhi HC to hear plea against Oppn's INDIA name

Delhi HC to hear plea against Oppn's INDIA name

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday sought a response from the Centre, Election Commission of India, and 26 political parties on a petition seeking to restrain opposition parties from using the acronym INDIA for their alliance.

1 dead, 8 injured as bombs hurled at LDF victory rallies

1 dead, 8 injured as bombs hurled at LDF victory rallies

Rediff.com19 May 2016

CPI-M alleged that some Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-Bharatiya Janata Party workers came in a vehicle and hurled a bomb at Pinarayi in Dharmadam assembly segment from where CPI-M politburo member Pinarayi Vijayan won.

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

MPs write to PM to free BK-13

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'We urge you to take remedial measures to address this blatant injustice pending withdrawal of the case against them,' the MPs write.

Centre moves SC seeking transfer of pleas against CAA

Centre moves SC seeking transfer of pleas against CAA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it will hear the transfer petition of the Centre on January 10.

With new petition against CAA, number crosses 160

With new petition against CAA, number crosses 160

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act filed by an activist. A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant issued notice to the Centre on activist Saket Gokhale's plea and tagged them along with over 160 petitions challenging the CAA which are listed for hearing this month.

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The INDIA bloc has 95 MPs in Rajya Sabha of which 45 were suspended on Monday.

The Congress party is comatose if not dead

The Congress party is comatose if not dead

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'When it vanishes as a national force (meaning when it can no longer get sufficient votes to hold onto its symbol, the hand) it will not have been the first large Indian party to die,' says Aakar Patel.

It's Parliament's domain: HC on plea to bar parties with religious names

It's Parliament's domain: HC on plea to bar parties with religious names

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

During the hearing, petitioner Upadhyay submitted that while individuals cannot seek vote in the name of religion or caste, political parties can be formed using religious connotations which cannot be permitted.

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In a memorandum submitted to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, the 21 opposition MPs who signed the document demanded urgent rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected people to bring peace and harmony to the state.

Congress to field Oommen Chandy's family member from Puthuppalli seat

Congress to field Oommen Chandy's family member from Puthuppalli seat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

KPCC president and MP, Sudhakaran said that unofficially discussions have begun on who should be the candidate and officially it would start a couple of days later.

'Time to get rid of Modi': Oppn leaders at B'luru meet

'Time to get rid of Modi': Oppn leaders at B'luru meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'We have got together to save the democracy, Constitution and brotherhood. The country's constitutional institutions are being misused and the country's wealth is being sold out'

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.'

CAB gets President's assent, becomes Act

CAB gets President's assent, becomes Act

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The bill was passed by Rajya Sabha yesterday. The Act comes into effect with its publication in the official gazette on Thursday.

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Manmohan, Sonia too inaugurated legislative buildings: BJP goes on offensive

Rediff.com24 May 2023

What was the "locus standi" of Sonia Gandhi when she along with the then prime minister Manhoman Singh inaugurated legislative buildings in Manipur and Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party asked on Wednesday while countering the Congress's criticism over the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Congress Has Many Capable Leaders In Kerala'

'Congress Has Many Capable Leaders In Kerala'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Maybe this has created some minor issues which can happen in any party.'

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Inaugurating the solidarity rally, Venugopal, a Rajya Sabha MP, strongly condemned the war unleashed by Israel in Gaza and their attacks against hospitals and refugee camps there.

19 parties attend Sonia's meet, but AAP, BSP, SP stay out

19 parties attend Sonia's meet, but AAP, BSP, SP stay out

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi held a virtual meeting on Friday evening with leaders of 19 Opposition parties, including the chief ministers of some Opposition-ruled states, amid efforts to boost Opposition unity and evolve a common strategy against the National Democratic Alliance government.

Mamata skips Sidda-DKS swearing-in, Pinarayi not invited

Mamata skips Sidda-DKS swearing-in, Pinarayi not invited

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Even as the grand old party seeks to promote opposition unity ahead of the hustings next year, Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, however, would be conspicuous by her absence at the event at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

Opposition continues to stall Parliament on Adani issue

Opposition continues to stall Parliament on Adani issue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm after opposition members held protest in Parliament seeking a discussion on the issue.

How Rahul Gandhi's constituency reacts to his LS disqualification

How Rahul Gandhi's constituency reacts to his LS disqualification

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

On the third day after Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Wayanad seat, Youth Congress was organising a night march.

SC to hear 143 CAA-related pleas on Wednesday

SC to hear 143 CAA-related pleas on Wednesday

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A bench headed by CJI Bobde is likely to hear a batch of 143 petitions. The apex court had on January 9 refused to entertain a plea seeking that the CAA be declared constitutional, saying the country is going through difficult times and there is so much violence that endeavour should be for peace.