News for 'Jantar Mantar'

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Chopra expressed his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers for hitting the streets to resume their protests instead of approaching its athletes' commission to lodge their complaints against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Solicitor general's remarks over unclaimed bodies in Manipur unrest sparks row

Solicitor general's remarks over unclaimed bodies in Manipur unrest sparks row

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

In a statement, the UNAU Tribal Women's Forum, Delhi-NCR, said the mothers of the Kuki-Hmar-Zomi community of Manipur, represented by the group, are "deeply hurt and appalled" by the remarks made by the solicitor general in the Supreme Court on August 1.

Ex-Army chief to share dais with Anna Hazare

Ex-Army chief to share dais with Anna Hazare

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Former Army chief Gen V K Singh will share dais with Anna Hazare and offer juice to the 74-year-old activist to break his six-day long fast.

Quotas: Police clash with students

Quotas: Police clash with students

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

The police action came when an estimated 400 agitators moved from the scheduled venue of protest at Jantar Mantar triggering a scuffle between the two sides.

Medha Patkar's strike enters 8th day

Medha Patkar's strike enters 8th day

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Unrelenting in her demand that work on the Sardar Sarovar Dam should be halted immediately, Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar's indefinite fast entered the eighth day Wednesday.

Babri Masjid demonstrations turn violent

Babri Masjid demonstrations turn violent

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Violence broke out between activists of Shiv Sena and All India Babri Masjid Re-Building Committee, when an unidentified man pelted stones at the activists of AIBRC, who were demanding the reconstruction of the structure, a senior police official said.

CBI takes over probe in Manipur sexual assault video

CBI takes over probe in Manipur sexual assault video

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The video, which drew widespread condemnation, shows the men constantly molesting the two helpless women, who cry and plead with their captors to spare them the horror.

Akali Dal (Badal) takes out march against ATR

Akali Dal (Badal) takes out march against ATR

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The Delhi unit of the Akali Dal (Badal) took out a march in Delhi demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Minister Jagdish Tytler.

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

1983 WC cricket champs 'disturbed at manhandling of wrestlers'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Former bowler Madan Lal added: "Heart-breaking that they decided to throw their medals. We aren't in favour of them throwing their medals because earning medals isn't easy and we urge the Government to sort out this issue as soon as possible."

SBI-SBS merger: Bankers go on strike

SBI-SBS merger: Bankers go on strike

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Even though staff below the officers rank is not participating in the strike, but activity in the country's largest lender and its associate banks will be affected.

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Later, authorities can decide whether the complaint is proper or not, Munde told reporters in Maharashtra's Beed district on Wednesday, adding that she expects action to be taken in the present case.

Olympians to protest against IHF

Olympians to protest against IHF

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

They will take part in a procession in New Delhi to protest against the functioning of the Indian Hockey Federation.

Jewellers back on strike, shops shut for 3 days on excise duty

Jewellers back on strike, shops shut for 3 days on excise duty

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The panel will look into issues related to compliance procedure.

TRS ministers quit Union Cabinet

TRS ministers quit Union Cabinet

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

TRS Ministers K Chandrasekara Rao and A Narendra will tender their resignation to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later in the evening.

Irom Sharmila acquitted in 2006 case of attempt to suicide

Irom Sharmila acquitted in 2006 case of attempt to suicide

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

During the hearing, the activist had said she loved her life and was using her fast as a weapon to achieve her goal of repealing the AFSPA as it would have 'more impact' and added that this was 'not a crime'.

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Is Son Preference Hurting India?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A cultural preference for sons in India may be expressed as 'son preference' or 'daughter aversion', arising from patrilocality, patrilineality, the cost of dowry, and old-age support from sons.

Nido's death: Kejriwal demands action against guilty

Nido's death: Kejriwal demands action against guilty

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday demanded action against those responsible for the unfortunate death of an Arunachal Pradesh student and announced steps to stop racial discrimination against North Eastern people.

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'

Sonam Wangchuk to go on fast unto death for Ladakh's rights

Sonam Wangchuk to go on fast unto death for Ladakh's rights

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Sonam Wangchuk, a key campaigner for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, on Monday said they would launch a fast unto death from February 19 to press their demands and that details of participation of local residents in the agitation were being worked out.

Fake certificates awarded to grapplers at Pune Nationals: Sakshi

Fake certificates awarded to grapplers at Pune Nationals: Sakshi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The suspended WFI, despite being warned of legal action by the Sports Ministry for organising the 'nationals', went ahead with the tournament in Pune from January 29-31.

Manipur: The Irom Sharmila saga

Manipur: The Irom Sharmila saga

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Iram Sharmila has been on fast for six year deamading the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Don't give naval assistance to Lanka: Vaiko

Don't give naval assistance to Lanka: Vaiko

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Sri Lanka is seeking naval assistance from India to curb the influx of arms into the island nation.

Trinamool leaders detained for hours during dharna in Delhi

Trinamool leaders detained for hours during dharna in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and several other party leaders were detained on Tuesday night as they held a dharna at the Union Rural Development Ministry office in New Delhi demanding a meeting with the minister and released around three hours later.

Students protesting coaching centre deaths detained

Students protesting coaching centre deaths detained

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

A few students were detained after they staged a protest in Old Rajinder Nagar in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding action against those responsible for the deaths of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in the area, and compensation for their families.

OROP: Are govt, veterans close to a deal?

OROP: Are govt, veterans close to a deal?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

They may accept revision of pension once in two years instead of one year as demanded by them.

Wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan to take lie detector Narco Test

Wrestlers challenge Brij Bhushan to take lie detector Narco Test

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers also said that they will oppose holding of competitions if Singh is involved in their organisation.

Deal with players' issues with respect and dignity: Athletes Commission

Deal with players' issues with respect and dignity: Athletes Commission

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The Athletes Commission of the IOA has recommended the national Olympic body to put systems in place to deal with issues of the players "with respect and dignity" in the light of the protest by India's top wrestlers.

63 cases of unfair means reported in NEET-UG, no paper leak: NTA officials

63 cases of unfair means reported in NEET-UG, no paper leak: NTA officials

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The agency is under criticism amid allegations of irregularities and inflation of marks in the crucial medical entrance exam.

Law panel chief for making lynching a separate crime in new criminal law

Law panel chief for making lynching a separate crime in new criminal law

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Law Commission on Friday told a parliamentary panel that there was a need to define as to what amounts to "lynching" in the proposed Bharat Nyay Sanhita, sources said.

Medha Patkar on strike, critical

Medha Patkar on strike, critical

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Delhi: Protest against Domestic Violence Act

Delhi: Protest against Domestic Violence Act

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Save Family Foundation and My Nation is one such cell, which feels that the act should be abolished.

Don't want Kejriwal performing official duties if granted bail: SC

Don't want Kejriwal performing official duties if granted bail: SC

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The bench has divided the hearing on Kejriwal's petition against his arrest into two parts. His main petition challenges his arrest by the ED and seeks it to be declared as illegal, while the second aspect pertains to grant of interim bail keeping in mind the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The court has reserved the order on the issue of grant of interim bail.

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has recommended an NIA probe against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organisation 'Sikhs for Justice', Raj Niwas sources said on Monday.

'Kejriwal lost 4.5 kg since arrest': AAP blames BJP

'Kejriwal lost 4.5 kg since arrest': AAP blames BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'If something happens to Arvind Kejriwal, not just the whole country, even God will not forgive BJP'

Aamir and the Narmada dam: What's your opinion?

Aamir and the Narmada dam: What's your opinion?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

A message board on Aamir Khan's support to the NBA.

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

It's intriguing that the prime minister now wants his American partner to help protect the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. That's conceding to the Americans a pre-eminence India has always contested, resented and feared, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'I have no doubt that when she was prevented from meeting Kejriwal, she felt humiliated.'