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CAA, NRC not for Indian Muslims; don't fall for Oppn lies: Modi

CAA, NRC not for Indian Muslims; don't fall for Oppn lies: Modi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

The PM said that a lie is being spread that this govt had brought the law to snatch people's rights. He dared rivals to find anything discriminatory in his work.

Wankhede 'framed' ex-wife's cousin in drugs case: Malik

Wankhede 'framed' ex-wife's cousin in drugs case: Malik

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Malik also strongly backed former Maharashtra home minister and party colleague Anil Deshmukh, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, saying he was being "framed" by misusing central agencies.

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Founder of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh passed away in Jammu on Tuesday after being unwell for about a month. He was 81.

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Bhaichung Bhutia, India's iconic former football captain, is set to try his political luck again, this time in his native state of Sikkim, as he plans to contest the assembly elections due this year.

4 Reasons Why Some Sikhs Feel Alienated

4 Reasons Why Some Sikhs Feel Alienated

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

If we accept that there is a challenge in Punjab today, any realistic progress can only be made if the rest of the country, especially the government and the ruling party, engage with this sense of grievance, points out Shekhar Gupta

Thousands bid adieu to Panther's Party leader Bhim Singh in J-K

Thousands bid adieu to Panther's Party leader Bhim Singh in J-K

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The veteran leader was cremated at his native Bhugterian village amid "Bhim Singh amar rahe" slogans.

Parl panel on raising women's marriage age bill has only 1 woman member out of 31

Parl panel on raising women's marriage age bill has only 1 woman member out of 31

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Sushmita Dev said it would have been better if there were more women MPs in the panel.

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The government decided to form an oversight committee which will investigate the allegations of sexual harassment of women wresters by WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Former comedian Mann gets down to serious business

Former comedian Mann gets down to serious business

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

From a comedian to Punjab chief minister, Bhagwant Mann has seen a phenomenal rise in a political career of just over a decade.

Rahul blames PM for 'destabilising' MP govt

Rahul blames PM for 'destabilising' MP govt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Could you please pass on the benefit to Indians by slashing #petrol prices to under 60? per litre? '

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

How 'Harijans' Celebrated August 15, 1947

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

It was a unique celebration; there is no other instance where Harijans were feted to celebrate India's Independence, says Prakash Bhandari.

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Leading Malayalam film actress Shweta Menon, who was allegedly molested by Congress Member of Parliament N Peethambara Kurup at the President's Boat race event at Kollam two days ago, on Sunday gave her statement on the incident to police.

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

As fuel prices continue its northward march with petrol and diesel being sold at Rs 80.73 and Rs 72.83 per litre in the national capital, at least 21 opposition parties, led by the Congress have staged a Bharat Bandh protesting the rise in fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee.

Vaccine policy discriminatory: Sonia to PM

Vaccine policy discriminatory: Sonia to PM

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

In a letter to the prime minister, the Congress chief alleged that the new vaccine policy implies that the central government has abdicated its responsibility of providing free vaccine to all Indians between 18 and 45 years of age.

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'What The Kerala Story is trying to do is take the fake hate propaganda which we saw earlier only on WhatsApp to the big screen now.'

Maneka's remark on Varun dredges up memories about Sanjay Gandhi

Maneka's remark on Varun dredges up memories about Sanjay Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

When Union Minister Maneka Gandhi sought to project her son Varun as a possible future chief minister of Uttar Pradesh last Sunday, it was widely seen as an attempt to claim Sanjay Gandhi's legacy. Anita Katyal reports

Why K C Venugopal is Sonia, Rahul's go-to-guy

Why K C Venugopal is Sonia, Rahul's go-to-guy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Venugopal is valued highly by Mrs Gandhi and Mr Gandhi. They consider him a loyalist, more to the point, one who can deliver.

BJP hails triple talaq bill, Congress for strengthening of the law

BJP hails triple talaq bill, Congress for strengthening of the law

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier called for consensus in passing the bill.

Why ethnic Indians are happy with Malaysian PM

Why ethnic Indians are happy with Malaysian PM

Rediff.com16 May 2013

With two ministers and four deputy ministers, the minority community will have better representation in the government to look into the well-being of Malaysian Indians, the New Straits Times said on Thursday.

Malaysia: Two Indian teachers to return home

Malaysia: Two Indian teachers to return home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Two Indian dance teachers, who were abused by their Malaysian employers for three years, have decided to return home without taking any action against the couple, who admitted to treating them cruelly.

'The Congress is like a waste management company'

'The Congress is like a waste management company'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

'While Kejriwal has lost his credibility due to his failure in Delhi, Captain Amarinder Singh is dancing on the tune of his image managers.'

Kashmir is burning but PM tweets about travels & play drums: Congress

Kashmir is burning but PM tweets about travels & play drums: Congress

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir which is witnessing violent clashes between security forces and protesters in the aftermath of killing of Hizbul Mujahideen's poster boy Burhan Wani.

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

There's a serious problem back home: Rahul to Indians in Bahrain

There's a serious problem back home: Rahul to Indians in Bahrain

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

In his first address to NRIs outside India after taking over as Congress president, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of dividing people on the basis of caste and religion, alleging it was converting the anger of jobless youth into hatred among communities.

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Wishing him, President Droupadi Murmu said the work for nation-building under his incomparable hardwork, dedication and creativity continue to advance.

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in Delhi

Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The 34-year-old TMC national general secretary was seen entering the new office of the central probe agency in central Delhi around 11 am.

'Pandits' exodus wasn't genocide'

'Pandits' exodus wasn't genocide'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'I am not sure of the numbers killed, but they were not as high as the use of the word 'genocide' suggests.' 'There is another meaning you could take, 'cultural genocide', in that the Pandit community is extremely small and their forced departure led to a wiping out of their culture.'

Kerala leader P C George arrested for anti-Muslim remark, gets bail

Kerala leader P C George arrested for anti-Muslim remark, gets bail

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The senior politician's arrest was formally recorded after he was brought to Thiruvananthapuram via road from his residence and thereafter, he was produced before a duty magistrate who granted him bail.

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee skips ED summons in Delhi, may get fresh notice

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee skips ED summons in Delhi, may get fresh notice

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Banerjee, the 34-year-old nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is stated to have sent an email to the investigating officer of the case citing some personal reasons for his non-appearance.

Congress 'humbly' accepts defeat, but continues to shield Rahul

Congress 'humbly' accepts defeat, but continues to shield Rahul

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Admitting its defeat, the Congress on Friday said it was "very disappointed" with the poll outcome but hit out at Narendra Modi for pursuing "politics of polarisation".

6 held for Dalit sisters' rape, murder in Lakhimpur Kheri

6 held for Dalit sisters' rape, murder in Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The post-mortem reports of the two Dalit minor sisters who were found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district confirmed that they were raped and strangulated, the police said on Thursday.

Caste a factor in Agnipath recruitment, allege Varun, Oppn; govt rejects

Caste a factor in Agnipath recruitment, allege Varun, Oppn; govt rejects

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday alleged that the Indian Army was using caste as a factor for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme, drawing a swift rebuttal from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who rejected the charge as a "rumour".

ED summons Mamata's nephew Abhishek again on March 29

ED summons Mamata's nephew Abhishek again on March 29

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh summons to Trinamool Congress member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee, asking him to appear before it for questioning on March 29 in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, officials said on Thursday.

Why does PM never say 'CPI-M Mukt Bharat', asks Rahul

Why does PM never say 'CPI-M Mukt Bharat', asks Rahul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

While the Congress was a unifying force, the Left front was divisive, he said adding "wherever we go, we unify everybody. We are a unifying force. Wherever we go we identify everybody and unite them and make them strong".

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Comments like "hell is waiting" and "you hate Brahmins" are part of the post that allegedly criticises the veteran leader.

Modi lashes out at TMC, CPI-M and Congress

Modi lashes out at TMC, CPI-M and Congress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mounted a blistering attack on Trinamool Congress over corruption charges against it and also on CPI-M.

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The IIM-B's 'Karnataka innovation report' has become the basis for the Congress party's election narrative, particularly to distinguish it from the 'Gujarat model of development', reports Archis Mohan.

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Keeping in view the approaching Lok Sabha elections, the All Indian Congress Committee has appointed a battery of high-profile spokesmen for the Congress to showcase the achievements of the last 10 years of United Progressive Alliance government and publicise the various sectors where the UPA has performed. Renu Mittal reports

Congress releases 'people's manifesto', gives ALL credit to Rahul

Congress releases 'people's manifesto', gives ALL credit to Rahul

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday released the party's manifesto and claimed that the party will perform well in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.