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Sangh Parivar restive after BJP's Delhi debacle

Sangh Parivar restive after BJP's Delhi debacle

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Sangh affiliates believe the government's apparent anti-poor message led to their loss

Complaint against Rahul Gandhi for 'khoon ki dalali' remark

Complaint against Rahul Gandhi for 'khoon ki dalali' remark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Gandhi's statement sparked controversy across the nation as the Bharatiya Janata Party hit back at Gandhi in equal measure.

Nurses, radiologists too on indefinite strike from Friday

Nurses, radiologists too on indefinite strike from Friday

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The nurses want redressal of issues related to pay and allowances, whereas the radiologists announced the strike after failing to reach a 'resolution with the Centre on Thursday over outstanding issues'.

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

'He is exposing the failings of the BJP, which is rankling the party.'

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

A large number of people took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi on Sunday in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law.

No anti-BJP Opposition front without Congress, says SP ally

No anti-BJP Opposition front without Congress, says SP ally

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

The June 23 meeting of opposition parties, called by Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar, will see anti-BJP players chalk out a strategy for the Lok Sabha polls.

Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Alleging that a government working against the citizens is at the helm, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday announced a new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' prevailing in the country and called on everyone, including Opposition parties' chief ministers and leaders, to support him in his endeavour.

Students from NE hold protests: 'Why are we subjected to racial remarks?'

Students from NE hold protests: 'Why are we subjected to racial remarks?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Students from the northeast on Sunday staged a candlelight vigil for Arunachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania and demanded an anti-racism law to ensure the safety of the people from the region.

'Gauri wanted to look her murderers in the eye'

'Gauri wanted to look her murderers in the eye'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'...when the time came and not face them with a gun in hand.' 'Gauri was a bold journalist in her life and death.'

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

'Jail was like a pathashala'

'Jail was like a pathashala'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'It taught me how to be resilient, how to be strong and how to be courageous.'

Transporters strike enters Day 3, goods supply impacted

Transporters strike enters Day 3, goods supply impacted

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Govt refuses to budge on their demand for scrapping the present toll system

'States have no powers to refuse Citizenship Act'

'States have no powers to refuse Citizenship Act'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The statement came after chief ministers of West Bengal, Punjab, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh announced that the law is "unconstitutional" and has no place in their respective states.

Tamil Nadu farmers temporarily call off strike after CM's assurance

Tamil Nadu farmers temporarily call off strike after CM's assurance

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The farmers, who have been staging a protest for the past 41 days demanding a Rs-40,000 crore drought relief package, farm loan waiver and setting up of the Cauvery Management Board by the Centre

FTII row: Student protesters detained outside I&B ministry office

FTII row: Student protesters detained outside I&B ministry office

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

12 student protestors were detained.

Inside Tamil Nadu's thirsty villages

Inside Tamil Nadu's thirsty villages

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar journeys through villages and towns, districts and cities for a reality check.

Hathras: ED may probe if dubious funds used to fuel protests

Hathras: ED may probe if dubious funds used to fuel protests

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The ED may soon register a money laundering case to probe if dubious funds were used for allegedly fuelling caste-based protests in the wake of the alleged gang-rape and death of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, officials said.

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Unfortunately, there is no movement towards peace in Manipur.'

Govt's offer in SC: Panel to address 'humane concerns', no same-sex marriage

Govt's offer in SC: Panel to address 'humane concerns', no same-sex marriage

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which is hearing a batch of pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage, that the government is positive about the suggestion for exploring administrative steps in this regard.

Kejriwal invites Anna to visit secretariat, activist accepts

Kejriwal invites Anna to visit secretariat, activist accepts

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Building on their just-revived bonhomie, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday invited Anna Hazare to the state secretariat

Rahul's 'timing could have been better', tweets Congress' Digvijaya

Rahul's 'timing could have been better', tweets Congress' Digvijaya

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Even as the Congress tired to shield Rahul Gandhi's surprise sabbatical ahead of the crucial Budget session, senior party leader Digvijaya Singh questioned his timing openly.

Kanjhawala accident: Police quizzes 7 men who partied with victim, friend

Kanjhawala accident: Police quizzes 7 men who partied with victim, friend

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A post-mortem report stated that Singh had sustained 40 injuries over her body due to the drag. Her "brain matter" is missing and she had multiple contusions, abrasions and lacerations, the doctors found.

Promised job 10 years ago, martyr's grand nephew goes on dharna

Promised job 10 years ago, martyr's grand nephew goes on dharna

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

"We are ready to sacrifice our life and continue with our dharna till we get a job. We have written to the PM, Home Minister Rajnath Singh," says Jagga Singh, the grand nephew of Udham Singh.

Why Uttarakhand's ex-faujis may not vote BJP

Why Uttarakhand's ex-faujis may not vote BJP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'Political parties have appropriated our military victories -- the Kargil war is the BJP's and the Bangladesh war is the Congress's -- what is going on?' As Uttarakhand -- where faujis number nearly 40% of the state's population -- prepares to vote, Rediff.com's Archana Masih discovers what upsets retired soldiers in Uttarakhand the most is a forgotten protest in the heart of Delhi.

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