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6 women among 9 Naxals gunned down in Bastar

6 women among 9 Naxals gunned down in Bastar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

With this incident, 154 Naxalites have been gunned down by the security forces in different encounters in Chhattisgarh so far this year, the police said.

Data protection bill: Govt hopes to pass new law by next Budget session

Data protection bill: Govt hopes to pass new law by next Budget session

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

After withdrawing the personal data protection bill, the government is hopeful of getting a new legislation passed by the next Budget session of Parliament, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. The government on Wednesday withdrew the Personal Data Protection Bill from the Lok Sabha. The Joint Committee on Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, headed by BJP member P P Chaudhary, had tabled its report in Lok Sabha on December 16, 2021.

Govt hopes to pass new data protection law by Budget session

Govt hopes to pass new data protection law by Budget session

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

After withdrawing the personal data protection bill, the government is hopeful of getting a new legislation passed by the next Budget session of Parliament, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

Waqf Property Income Falls 99%

Waqf Property Income Falls 99%

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

In FY24, the net income generated from Waqf properties fell to about Rs 1.26 crore from Rs 150 crore in FY20.

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the BJP.

Indira Gandhi put many of us in jail, but...: Lalu on Emergency

Indira Gandhi put many of us in jail, but...: Lalu on Emergency

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

A face-off between the government and the opposition was erupted on Wednesday after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla read out a resolution condemning the imposition of Emergency and termed the decision by then prime minister Indira Gandhi an attack on the Constitution.

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

With eyes on the prize, Antil-led Paralympians take off to Paris

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The likes of Antil, who is bidding to become the first Indian to defend his Paralympics gold, will train at facilities near the French capital to acclimatise with the weather conditions there.

Govt ready for talks if farmer unions respond to offer: Tomar

Govt ready for talks if farmer unions respond to offer: Tomar

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The government and unions representing farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's border for about three months in protest against the three laws that they see will end state procurement of crops at MSP, have held 11 rounds of talks, the last being on January 22.

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The firebrand Gautam Gambhir announced his arrival as India's head coach by successfully ensuring the ascension of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain in place of Hardik Pandya

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 14-member delegation of the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance met the high-powered committee for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

7 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

7 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Altogether seven firearms have been recovered from the encounter site, he said.

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

'Guns Never Bring Peace'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'They only bring pieces. Dialogue is the only way forward.' 'We should get people who have influence to bring the community leaders to sit across the table and talk.' 'Otherwise, our adversaries across the borders will add fuel to the fire. Let's not give them a chance.'

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Land bill: Cong says 'NO' to amendments; passage of bill unlikely

Land bill: Cong says 'NO' to amendments; passage of bill unlikely

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The bill is unlikely to have a smooth passage in the committee with the Congress party making it clear that "there is no compromise on the land bill."

Marxist leader Anura Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential vote

Marxist leader Anura Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential vote

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna's (JVP) broader front National People's Power (NPP), on Sunday consolidated his lead in the Sri Lanka's presidential election.

Am inseparable from Modi, for as long as...: Chirag Paswan

Am inseparable from Modi, for as long as...: Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Paswan said he was willing to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly polls as an NDA partner "if the BJP so desires", and made light of estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras' recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

JSW MG To Launch 5 New Cars

JSW MG To Launch 5 New Cars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'Two would be premium products and three would be mainstream products.'

Narang, Gopichand in committee to review National Sports Code

Narang, Gopichand in committee to review National Sports Code

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The committee will also be suggesting measures for making the code acceptable to all the stakeholders so that a balance is struck between autonomy of National Sports Federations.

WFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted

WFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday decided at its Special General Meeting (SGM) that it will start functioning at 'no cost to the government' model if its request to lift the suspension is not considered by the Sports Ministry.

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

Hindujas' RCap purchase hangs fire as deadline looms with payment on hold

Hindujas' RCap purchase hangs fire as deadline looms with payment on hold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Mauritius-based Hinduja group firm IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) has informed the administrator of Reliance Capital that it is ready with its equity contribution of Rs 2,750 crore in cash to acquire the bankrupt firm, but it wants certain conditions to be met in accordance with the resolution plan before transferring the amount. IIHL has also filed an application with the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), seeking directions for the administrator and the committee of creditors (CoC) to complete all pending activities to close the transaction and not let the lenders invoke the bank guarantees provided by the firm earlier.

Decide CM face first: Uddhav's pitch to MVA allies

Decide CM face first: Uddhav's pitch to MVA allies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said he will back any candidate announced by the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar as Maha Vikas Aghadi's chief ministerial face.

Tech under work to detect pesky calls, messages

Tech under work to detect pesky calls, messages

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Telecom regulator Trai on Monday said that it is working on various technologies to detect pesky calls and messages along with a joint action plan with other regulators to curb financial frauds. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said that Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) or pesky communication is a major source of inconvenience to the public and impinges on the privacy of individuals. "Now complaints are reported against Unregistered Telemarketers (UTMs), where a surge has been seen in pushing various kinds of UCC SMSes. Additionally, UCC calls are also one of the concerns which need to be dealt with equally along with UCC SMSes," it said.

Rahul breaks silence on contesting from Amethi

Rahul breaks silence on contesting from Amethi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Amid intense speculation over whether he would contest the Lok Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he would abide by his party's decision on it.

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Withdraw Waqf Bill, talk to stakeholders: Muslim bodies to govt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Both factions of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Arshad Madani and Mahmood Madani) slammed the Bill and expressed grave concerns over the proposed legislation.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

K'taka BJP MLA held for threatening contractor, using casteist slurs

K'taka BJP MLA held for threatening contractor, using casteist slurs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Citing violation of party discipline, the state BJP has issued a showcause notice to Munirathna and asked him to clarify the allegations before a disciplinary committee within five days.

How Puja Khedkar obtained disability certificate

How Puja Khedkar obtained disability certificate

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Dr Puja Khedkar had obtained a partial 'locomotor disability' certificate from a hospital at Pimpri in Pune district in August 2022, a senior official said on Tuesday.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

BCCI committees for 2011-12

BCCI committees for 2011-12

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Following are the various committees and sub-committees of the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the year 2011-12, selected at its 82nd AGM, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'It would be reasonable to assume that Modi 3.0 would be more focused on projects and schemes which do not require any legislative change or which have the support of its coalition partners,' asserts A K Bhattacharya.

LS okays bill to set up zoos, safaris and eco-tourism in forests

LS okays bill to set up zoos, safaris and eco-tourism in forests

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Forest land that will also be exempted includes land situated within 100 km along the international borders, Line of Control, or Line of Actual Control, proposed to be used for construction of strategic linear projects for national importance or security.

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners Samajwadi Party and Congress on Wednesday announced a tie-up for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with UP's main opposition party leaving 17 out of the 80 seats in the state for the ally.

Bharat Biotech finally names ICMR as co-owner in Covaxin patent filings

Bharat Biotech finally names ICMR as co-owner in Covaxin patent filings

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

After reports claimed that filings in patent offices in India, the US, and Europe did not mention ICMR or its scientists, but only BBIL and its scientists, the Hyderabad-based biotechnology (biotech) company clarified that in the "rush" to develop vaccines and file appropriate patents, BBIL had missed adding ICMR's name in the original filings.

Want To Study at IISER-Bhopal?

Want To Study at IISER-Bhopal?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, Bhopal (IISER) is inviting applications from science students for its 5-year BS-MS programme and 4-year BS in Engineering Sciences and Economic Sciences.

Violent strike over high prices in PoK enters Day 4

Violent strike over high prices in PoK enters Day 4

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The disputed region witnessed clashes on Saturday between the police and activists of a rights movement, leaving at least one police official dead and injuring over 100 people, mostly policemen.

Unrest in PoK: 3 killed in firing, teargas shelling

Unrest in PoK: 3 killed in firing, teargas shelling

Rediff.com14 May 2024

The paramilitary Rangers, which were called in to maintain law and order in the disputed region, came under attack while moving out of the region, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Discontent in party over seat-sharing: Maha Cong chief

Discontent in party over seat-sharing: Maha Cong chief

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Tuesday said his party did not 'surrender' but took a step back in the seat-sharing negotiations with its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance partners as the talks could not go on indefinitely.

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.