News for 'Joint Action Committee'

Cong-NCP will sit in Oppn: Pawar rules out tie-up with Sena

Cong-NCP will sit in Oppn: Pawar rules out tie-up with Sena

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

"If we had the numbers, we wouldn't have waited for anyone. The Congress and the NCP didn't cross the 100 mark...we will work as a responsible opposition," Pawar said.

Pak Army chief 'supports' peace talks with India

Pak Army chief 'supports' peace talks with India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

"We want good ties with all neighbours including India and Afghanistan," he told the Senators.

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

China on Thursday said its stand on blocking India against UN action on Pakistan was based on "facts" and in the spirit of "objectiveness and fairness".

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, paving the way for mass vaccinations against the deadly novel coronavirus.

Cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Chennai; 4 hurt

Cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Chennai; 4 hurt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Four police personnel -- a woman joint commissioner, two women constables and a sub-inspector -- were injured in stone-pelting, the police said, even as reports emerged that some protesters were also hurt.

Arvind Gupta named deputy NSA, days after Sandhu quit

Arvind Gupta named deputy NSA, days after Sandhu quit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Narendra Modi government on Monday appointed Arvind Gupta, a former Indian Foreign Service officer, of the 1979 batch, as Deputy National Security Advisor. This appointment comes within days of Nehchal Sandhu quitting as deputy NSA, citing personal reasons.

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The parties reiterated that they are bound, wholly, by the contents of the 'Gupkar Declaration', a resolution issued after an all-party meeting on August 4, 2019 at the Gupkar residence of NC president Farooq Abdullah.

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The resolution, drafted by France and Tunisia, 'demands a general and immediate cessation of hostilities in all situations on its agenda and supports the efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General and his Special Representatives and Special Envoys'.

Congress goes into overdrive to save Karnataka govt

Congress goes into overdrive to save Karnataka govt

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Congress Legislature Party leader and Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coordination committee chief Siddaramaiah said no one would leave the Congress and there was no disgruntlement either.

'Final problem is going to be between US and Pak'

'Final problem is going to be between US and Pak'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Interview with K Subrahmanyam. He used to chair the Joint Intelligence Committee and headed the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses for 15 years, is one of India's foremost strategic experts

Munde appeals against rejection of nomination for MCA polls

Munde appeals against rejection of nomination for MCA polls

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopinath Munde on Tuesday filed an appeal against the rejection of his candidature for the post of president in the Mumbai Cricket Association elections on October 18.

Cameroon's Hayatou to stand in for suspended Blatter

Cameroon's Hayatou to stand in for suspended Blatter

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Cameroon's Issa Hayatou will take over as interim FIFA president following the provisional suspension of Sepp Blatter in a corruption scandal.

Coal unions warn of 'non-cooperation' drive on CIL divestment

Coal unions warn of 'non-cooperation' drive on CIL divestment

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

They, however, called off their nationwide strike

100 days of protest: Farmer leaders firm on demand to repeal laws

100 days of protest: Farmer leaders firm on demand to repeal laws

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Farmer leaders on Saturday said the protesting unions stand firm on their demand of a complete repeal of the three agri laws and asserted that they are ready for talks with the government, but that should be held without any condition.

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Two men came on a motorcycle and threw a grenade in front of the shopping mall at arterial R G Baruah Road just opposite the zoo around 8 pm.

Srini to meet with select BCCI units on Feb 5

Srini to meet with select BCCI units on Feb 5

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Barred by the Supreme Court from contesting the Board of Control for Cricket in India's elections, president-in-exile Narayanswami Srinivasan has called some of the affiliated units for an informal meeting in Chennai on Thursday to decide his future course of action.

Panel initiates probe into GAIL pipeline fire

Panel initiates probe into GAIL pipeline fire

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

The Centre-appointed committee on Saturday launched its probe into the Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline fire tragedy in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh that has claimed 16 lives.

Steps taken to protect investors: FM

Steps taken to protect investors: FM

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Government and Securities and Exchange Board of India have taken a number of measures to further enhance the efficiency and safety of the markets and ensure investor protection, Finance Minister Jaswant Singh said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The apex court agreed to hear on October 26 the petition by Verma challenging the government's decision. He has said in the petition that the CBI should be kept independent of the Department of Personnel and Training, which has jurisdiction over the probe agency, since it seriously hinders the CBI's independent functioning.

RBI's supervision weak, inefficient: JPC

RBI's supervision weak, inefficient: JPC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2002

Reserve Bank of India's supervision as "weak and inefficient", the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which probed the stock scam on Thursday said timely action.

Exemptions to some countries to keep oil prices down: Trump on sanctions

Exemptions to some countries to keep oil prices down: Trump on sanctions

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

"We have the toughest sanctions ever imposed. But on oil, we want to go a little bit slow because I don't want to drive the oil prices in the world up," Trump told reporters.

Centre asks Assam Rifles to ensure safety of Nagaland CM

Centre asks Assam Rifles to ensure safety of Nagaland CM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

On Thursday, violent mobs went on the rampage in the Nagaland capital vandalising and setting on fire government offices and vehicles, prompting deployment of five columns of army to bring the situation under control.

US passes bipartisan legislation to bolster defence ties with India

US passes bipartisan legislation to bolster defence ties with India

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The amendment urges the US to enhance India's military capabilities in the context of combined military planning, and promote co-production/co-development opportunities.

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Rajya Sabha witnessed unruly scenes on Sunday as Opposition members stormed the well and reached the deputy chairman's seat to protest against the farm bills debated and passed by the Upper House through voice vote.

'Hyderabad University is like a prison now'

'Hyderabad University is like a prison now'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

'The police are warning students to go, to leave their own campus.' 'This is a university and the police are coming from outside and dictating to students what to do and what not to do.'

Delhi violence: Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar among 37 booked

Delhi violence: Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar among 37 booked

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

As many as 37 farmer leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Darshan Pal and Gurnam Singh Chaduni, have been named in a first information report in connection with the violence during the tractor parade that left 300 police personnel injured even as two farmer unions on Wednesday withdrew from the agitation against the farm laws.

Australian insurer IAG to raise stake in SBI General to 49%

Australian insurer IAG to raise stake in SBI General to 49%

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Many other companies have expressed intent of diluting stakes.

Burden of proof against Masood Azhar not on India, FS tells China

Burden of proof against Masood Azhar not on India, FS tells China

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

India on Wednesday hit out at China for demanding "solid evidence" for getting Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar banned by the United Nations

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The apex court said that he won't be allowed to take any major policy decision till the high-powered committee considers the issue of "divestment of power and authority".

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The 'terrible' surge of the coronavirus cases in India has severely impacted COVAX's vaccine supply in the second quarter of this year to the extent that there will be a shortfall of 190 million doses by the end of June, according to a joint statement by the WHO, UNICEF, GAVI and CEPI.

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

India cannot afford to be complacent about a possible Pakistan resort to military options across the LoC, warns Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'Sexual harassment at workplace non-negotiable': Journalists protest in Delhi

'Sexual harassment at workplace non-negotiable': Journalists protest in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The group of journalists also passed a joint resolution seeking justice for the victims.

Protests over Rafale deal, construction of Ram Mandir wash out Parliament

Protests over Rafale deal, construction of Ram Mandir wash out Parliament

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Issues including the Rafale deal, construction of Ram Temple and Cauvery river water caused disruptions in the House.

Why did BSE snap ties with foreign bourses?

Why did BSE snap ties with foreign bourses?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Overseas bourses may take similar action and stop providing data on foreign indices and commodities traded in India, Ashish Chauhan, chief executive officer, BSE said.

Give wrong names, addresses for NPR: Arundhati Roy

Give wrong names, addresses for NPR: Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Roy accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of telling a "lie" at his Ramlila Ground rally in New Delhi on Sunday that his government never said anything about the NRC process and that there are no detention camps in the country.

COA chief welcomes SC order on Lodha reforms

COA chief welcomes SC order on Lodha reforms

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Vinod Rai welcomed the Supreme Court order on mandatory cooling off period for Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers after two consecutive terms and for putting a roadmap in place for the Board's elections.

Sourav, Sachin rubbish rift report

Sourav, Sachin rubbish rift report

Rediff.com16 Oct 2005

Both demanded an apology from a newspaper that ran a report suggesting ego clashes between them.

Is my video a threat to security or PM inviting ISI to Pathankot, asks Mann

Is my video a threat to security or PM inviting ISI to Pathankot, asks Mann

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

PM Modi should also be summoned for inviting ISI to Pathankot, demands Mann.

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Hundreds of JNU students rocked the national capital on Monday, bringing several parts of the city to a halt.

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa in final, five others in semis

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa in final, five others in semis

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.