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'Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if...'

'Vinesh, Bajrang could be withdrawn from Asian Games squad if...'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat should be withdrawn from India's Asian Games squad if they lose the upcoming trials for the World Championships.

Kanhaiya does damage control, says will fight every 'massacre'

Kanhaiya does damage control, says will fight every 'massacre'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Under fire over his comments on 1984 anti-Sikh riots Jawaharlal Nehru University students union president Kanhaiya Kumar appeared to be in a damage control mode on Wednesday and said he will fight against every massacre.

Cong MP assaulted at Singhu border, turban pulled off

Cong MP assaulted at Singhu border, turban pulled off

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Ludhiana MP's vehicle was also damaged in the attack at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Memorial where he had gone with Congress' Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and party MLA Kulbir Singh Zira to attend the event.

CBI team in Manipur to probe killing of 2 students

CBI team in Manipur to probe killing of 2 students

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials, led by the agency's Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar, will reach Imphal in a special flight on Wednesday to investigate the 'kidnapping and killing' of two students who went missing in the northeastern state on July 6, sources said.

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Laluji is like my father and I am like his son.'

SC cancels release of Bilkis Bano rapists, orders them to surrender

SC cancels release of Bilkis Bano rapists, orders them to surrender

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case of gangrape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 riots in the state, saying the orders were "stereotyped" and passed without application of mind.

Civic staff protests outside Kejriwal's residence, demands salaries

Civic staff protests outside Kejriwal's residence, demands salaries

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Besides salaries and arrears, the employees are seeking regularisation of contract-based employees and unification of the three corporations.

35 people detained for protesting against CJI

35 people detained for protesting against CJI

Rediff.com10 May 2019

A protest march was held at Mandi House against the enquiry procedure adopted in the sexual harassment complaint against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

'Save Democracy' rally: Sonia, Rahul released after courting arrest

'Save Democracy' rally: Sonia, Rahul released after courting arrest

Rediff.com6 May 2016

A combative Congress president also hit out at the Centre saying it should not try to frighten them and that they 'would not allow democratic institutions to be weakened or destroyed'

'We are apprehensive of your safety outside campus,' JNU tells students

'We are apprehensive of your safety outside campus,' JNU tells students

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Several hours before a protest march, the Jawaharlal Nehru University authorities appealed to its student fraternity to 'reconsider' on account of their safety.

Modi meets women from Sandeshkhali, slams TMC

Modi meets women from Sandeshkhali, slams TMC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Modi, while addressing a rally in Barasat, said whatever happened with women in Sandeshkhali "is a matter of shame".

Ex-armyman who committed suicide was a Congress worker: VK Singh

Ex-armyman who committed suicide was a Congress worker: VK Singh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Earlier, Singh had said that the "mental state" of Grewal needed to be probed before drawing conclusions about his extreme action.

Congress puppet or BJP supporter? Sakshi, Babita lock horns

Congress puppet or BJP supporter? Sakshi, Babita lock horns

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Sakshi Malik accused Babita Phogat of trying to use the wrestlers for selfish motive and weaken their protest.

Ex-paramilitary personnel begin stir over demand for OROP

Ex-paramilitary personnel begin stir over demand for OROP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Close to 300 of these veterans assembled at the protest site, very close to where a similar agitation is being held by the ex-servicemen of the armed forces for the prompt implementation of the OROP for them.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Gauri Lankesh would have been alive if she hadn't written against RSS: BJP MLA

Gauri Lankesh would have been alive if she hadn't written against RSS: BJP MLA

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Jeevaraj's speech has come at a time when the police are still unsure of the motives behind Gauri's murder.

Kejriwal rules out talks, will flood Rajpath with AAP backers

Kejriwal rules out talks, will flood Rajpath with AAP backers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Showing no signs of relenting, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday ruled out negotiations to end the stand off with the Centre and threatened to flood Rajpath with lakhs of supporters that can disrupt Republic Day celebrations.

Kejriwal to lead first protest march since becoming CM

Kejriwal to lead first protest march since becoming CM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will address an Aam Aadmy Party rally against the land Bill at Jantar Mantar and might also lead a march to Parliament on April 22.

'You will see same sex marriage laws in near future'

'You will see same sex marriage laws in near future'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'This government has done positive things, we got the Transgender Persons (protection of rights) Act under this government. Dheere-dheere hota hai.'

Supporters help Chandrashekhar Azad flee police amid CAA protests at Jama Masjid

Supporters help Chandrashekhar Azad flee police amid CAA protests at Jama Masjid

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Azad, who recently announced that he would float his own political outfit was present in solidarity with the anti-CAA protesters. He led his supporters during the protest at the historic mosque. Tens of hundreds of people turned up in Jama Masjid area of Old Delhi on Friday in a major protest against the CAA and raised slogans denouncing the newly-enacted law.

SC to examine if farmers can protest when matter is sub judice

SC to examine if farmers can protest when matter is sub judice

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The SC said where is the question of going on protest once a party has already approached the court challenging the validity of the laws.

Farmers reject govt's MSP offer, to march to Delhi on Feb 21

Farmers reject govt's MSP offer, to march to Delhi on Feb 21

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Farmers leaders taking part in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest and announced that they will march towards the national capital on Wednesday.

We are asking for our due, not begging for a favour, say ex-servicemen

We are asking for our due, not begging for a favour, say ex-servicemen

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Veterans bemoan the 'lack of intention' shown by the Modi sarkar, who seem to have reneged on their poll promise.

JNU case: Delhi police issues alert ahead of Kanhaiya's release

JNU case: Delhi police issues alert ahead of Kanhaiya's release

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Apprehending the possibility of "clashes" following the release of JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, Delhi Police has issued an 'advisory' to all districts, traffic and PCR units asking them to maintain strict vigil, especially in and around JNU and Delhi University campuses.

Violence will continue in Manipur unless...: Eastern Army commander

Violence will continue in Manipur unless...: Eastern Army commander

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The Eastern Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief also said India is giving shelter to anyone from Myanmar seeking refuge, including common villagers, army or police, in Mizoram and Manipur, but not armed cadres of militant groups of drug traffickers.

OROP: Protesting veterans attempt to burn medals

OROP: Protesting veterans attempt to burn medals

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

High drama ensued at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday where two veterans tried to burn their medals in protest against the 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme announced by the government.

Vinesh Phogat accuses Sports Minister of cover-up

Vinesh Phogat accuses Sports Minister of cover-up

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Vinesh claimed that twice in the past sexual harassment cases were reported during the national camp but the WFI succeeded in sweeping the matter under the carpet.

WFI rejects wrestlers' allegations; claims protest is motivated

WFI rejects wrestlers' allegations; claims protest is motivated

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has rejected all the allegations, including that of sexual harassment against its president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

All set for Trump to address desis in New Jersey

All set for Trump to address desis in New Jersey

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

This is the first time a Presidential candidate is addressing the Hindu community, that too days before the election.

Rahul made a joke of slain soldiers through 'khoon ki holi' remark: BJP

Rahul made a joke of slain soldiers through 'khoon ki holi' remark: BJP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said that Gandhi is an immature leader and his immaturity provided a handle to Pakistan today to accused India.

Opposition protests, demands release of J-K leaders

Opposition protests, demands release of J-K leaders

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

'We demand immediate release of all public representatives of mainstream political parties and innocent citizens,' the resolution said.

BJP protest outside Kejriwal's house over plans to buy 'snooping equipment'

BJP protest outside Kejriwal's house over plans to buy 'snooping equipment'

Rediff.com30 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday trained guns at each other as they engaged in vociferous protests on separate issues in the national capital inviting police action.

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

NEET-UG Results: What The Future Holds For Aspiring Doctors

NEET-UG Results: What The Future Holds For Aspiring Doctors

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

As the CBI continues to probe into the NEET-UG paper leak case, career experts help us understand what the future holds for undergraduate medical aspirants.

Wrestling Drama: Protesting grapplers threaten to quit

Wrestling Drama: Protesting grapplers threaten to quit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

We did not ask for exemption from trials, just asked for time to prepare: Wrestlers

Concrete barriers at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as more join farmers' protest

Concrete barriers at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as more join farmers' protest

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Security was stepped up after farmers threatened to block more highways connecting the national capital.

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The recent 'revelation' by TN fishers freed by Sri Lanka after they had paid up Lankan rupees 50,000 each in fines, that their hair was tonsured in prison and they were forced to remove their garments other than the underpants, and were also made to clean toilets, as if with vengeance, has touched a raw nerve this time, just as another issue or issues had done it ahead of the Jallikattu protests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Centre may bring PSBs under Companies Act to enable sale

Centre may bring PSBs under Companies Act to enable sale

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The government can also individually exempt the PSBs, that are to be privatisated from the two Bank Nationalisation Acts. This will bring such lenders under Banking Regulation Act, and make them companies, reports Nikunj Ohri.

Now, home buyers hit the streets against builders over non-delivery

Now, home buyers hit the streets against builders over non-delivery

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

DLF says it has started the process of giving possession of housing units at New Town Heights project according to its commitment

Government to issue OROP notification after Bihar polls, says Parrikar

Government to issue OROP notification after Bihar polls, says Parrikar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Over 100 ex-servicemen have signed the petition asking for early implementation of OROP without any dilution.