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Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Trains were set afire and blocked, and public vehicles attacked as protests over 'Agnipath' swept across several places in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu on Thursday amid partisan political voices in favour and against the new recruitment scheme for the defence forces that has set off a firestorm.

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Life has been full of rewards, full of sadness.'

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prahlad Singh Patel, as also former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa and poll strategist Prashant Kishor were among those whose phone numbers were listed as potential targets for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to the government agencies, an international media consortium reported on Monday.

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The man fired eight rounds in the presence of police personnel.

Nawab Malik's Daughter Speaks Out!

Nawab Malik's Daughter Speaks Out!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Once you are in their system, they finish you with the never-ending processes.' 'Once your family member is arrested, you are just running between lawyers, courts and the jail.' 'The process to prove that you are innocent drains you to such an extent that you are finished.'

All eyes on SCO meet after Taliban takeover

All eyes on SCO meet after Taliban takeover

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

After two decades, the SCO appears to be at a cross-roads with the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

'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.

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'People have been infected. They are responsible for it internationally.' 'They only admitted in February that it is infectious. This proves our case.'

Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga write op-ed on Quad

Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga write op-ed on Quad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

In the opinion piece after the summit, the leaders said the cooperation, known as "the Quad," was born in crisis. It became a diplomatic dialogue in 2007 and was reborn in 2017.

'Government wants to turn us into goats and sheep'

'Government wants to turn us into goats and sheep'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'Silencing citizens has become a major institutional process under this regime.' 'The anti-Indian argument is a bogey -- meant to silence independent thinking people in India and turn us into goats and sheep.'

'Sadly, the government is not bothered with security concerns'

'Sadly, the government is not bothered with security concerns'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'I had emphasised this during our meeting with the PM.' 'Given our location, I had warned that there is a sensitivity involved as this is a frontier state.' 'The atmosphere around us is not conducive. But who listens?'

Venkaiah Naidu takes ethics class for journalists

Venkaiah Naidu takes ethics class for journalists

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

The Union Information and Broadcasting minister also said the well-being of the country and society should be kept in mind before broadcasting or publishing any news, and stressed that news and views should not be mixed.

RS seeks 'stringent action' in brutal rape of 4-yr-old

RS seeks 'stringent action' in brutal rape of 4-yr-old

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Asking the government to take strict action, DMK MP Kanimozhi said 'we need stricter laws' to deal with such cases.

Moderna's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India likely next year; Pfizer ready with 5 cr doses for 2021

Moderna's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India likely next year; Pfizer ready with 5 cr doses for 2021

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Currently, the country is using two 'made-in India' jabs -- Covishield and Covaxin -- to inoculate its billion-plus population and has administered 20 crore doses since launching the world's largest vaccination drive in mid-January. A third vaccine, Russian-made Sputnik V, has been approved by the government and is being used on a smaller scale at present.

CBI raids Prannoy Roy's properties in 4 locations, 'witch-hunt' says NDTV

CBI raids Prannoy Roy's properties in 4 locations, 'witch-hunt' says NDTV

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The agency has registered a case against Roy, his wife Radhika and RRPR Holdings for allegedly causing losses of Rs 48 crore to ICICI Bank, CBI sources said.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Another scribe held for 'defamatory content' on UP CM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Nation Live editor Anshul Kaushik was arrested on Monday and remanded in 14-day judicial custody.

PM Modi visits Netherlands, meets PM Mark Rutte

PM Modi visits Netherlands, meets PM Mark Rutte

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Netherlands is a natural partner in India's economic development and thanked the key European nation for backing India's Missile Technology Control Regime membership.

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

PM Modi's new ministers take charge

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out the first revamping of his ministry since he assumed power in May, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios on Monday.

Are Varanasi, Mathura mosques still on BJP list?

Are Varanasi, Mathura mosques still on BJP list?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'If the civil code has to be put on hold, what card can the BJP play if it finds the going tough in the run-up to the general election of 2024?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Modiji, whatever happened to competing with China?

Modiji, whatever happened to competing with China?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Now we must first compete with Bangladesh. This is not what we had been promised, notes Aakar Patel.

What Modi must do in the next 3 years

What Modi must do in the next 3 years

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

As and when the pandemic recedes from these shores, rebuilding the economy will be the biggest challenge for Modi in the remaining three years of his term, observes Virendra Kapoor.

What Chidambaram said in his defence

What Chidambaram said in his defence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The former Union home minister expressed the hope that the investigative agencies will respect the law.

NSCN wants Naga peace talks shifted to '3rd country'

NSCN wants Naga peace talks shifted to '3rd country'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi written on February 25, but kept secret so far, Thuingaleng Muivah, the general secretary of the group and chief Naga negotiator in the talks with the government, also spoke about the framework agreement (FA) signed in 2015 and its proposal that the state should be allowed to have a Constitution and national flag.

Bihar imposes lockdown till May 15 after HC nudge

Bihar imposes lockdown till May 15 after HC nudge

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A day after the Patna high court slammed the Bihar government for its poor handling of the second wave of the pandemic and sought to know whether it was enforcing lockdown or not, the administration on Tuesday announced imposition of lockdown from May 5 to May 15.

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

I want to make this clear again that the CAA is not about taking away anybody's citizenship, but about granting citizenship, Modi said.

Amid Raj drama, ED raids Gehlot's brother in fertiliser scam

Amid Raj drama, ED raids Gehlot's brother in fertiliser scam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Countrywide raids are being conducted in connection with a money laundering case linked to a fertiliser scam.

'Coronavirus came from China, not Markaz in Nizamuddin'

'Coronavirus came from China, not Markaz in Nizamuddin'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'No one should make coronavirus a Hindu-Muslim issue.'

India denies entry to British MP who backs Art 370

India denies entry to British MP who backs Art 370

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Abrahams was among a group of MPs who issued formal letters following the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 in August last year.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Two men lynched on suspicion of being child lifters in Assam

Two men lynched on suspicion of being child lifters in Assam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

In a video of the incident circulated on social media, the two men can be heard begging for their lives and trying to explain to the livid crowd that they were innocent but to no avail.

Govt mulls making EPF rules applicable to smaller companies

Govt mulls making EPF rules applicable to smaller companies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Some members raised questions like that even government establishments were employing only contract labour.

WATCH: Saif Ali Khan hits back with a counter complaint

WATCH: Saif Ali Khan hits back with a counter complaint

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

After telling his side of the story, Saif responds with a counter complaint against Iqbal Sharma.

Congress threatens legal action over Modi's marital status

Congress threatens legal action over Modi's marital status

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Accusing Narendra Modi of misguiding people about his marital status for several years, the Gujarat unit of the Congress threatened to take legal action against him today, for providing false information in the affidavit submitted along with his nomination papers.

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shakib accepted charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and therefore does not have the right to appeal against the punishment, which could have been a maximum of five years.

Why it will be difficult to prove Kochhar's 'guilt'

Why it will be difficult to prove Kochhar's 'guilt'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Regulators and investigators around the world have access to sophisticated tools making it possible to detect white collar crimes. This is where Indian investigators and regulators have been found wanting, says Sudipto Dey.

Editors Guild backs NDTV India on ban

Editors Guild backs NDTV India on ban

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The guild also demanded that the decision be withdrawn immediately.

'India's distinctiveness will survive the present attempts to stifle it'

'India's distinctiveness will survive the present attempts to stifle it'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'India's defining characteristic has been its ability to manage and sustain democratic governance through an accommodation of ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity.'

'Something is going on with Yogi and Modi'

'Something is going on with Yogi and Modi'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'In politics, not everything is spoken and there are a lot of messaging done very discreetly.'