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Actor Gayathri Raguramm quits BJP, says women not safe in TN unit

Actor Gayathri Raguramm quits BJP, says women not safe in TN unit

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

She blamed state BJP chief K Annamalai for her decision to quit the party.

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The police team headed by special commissioner of police (law and order) Sagar Preet Hooda arrived at Gandhi's 12, Tughlaq Lane residence, officials said.

Surveillance by State unacceptable unless absolutely necessary: SC ex-judge

Surveillance by State unacceptable unless absolutely necessary: SC ex-judge

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Justice Chelameswar said the State has reasons to keep surveillance depending upon the situations, but there should be "an amount of transparency in the process".

No political call behind Rahul disqualification, everyone equal before law: BJP

No political call behind Rahul disqualification, everyone equal before law: BJP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as an MP by the Lok Sabha Secretariat is a result of a court order and not a political call, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders said on Friday, stating that everyone is equal before the law.

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Justice Ghose, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the National Human Rights Commission.

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over a scuffle between the Delhi Police and the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi condemning such 'shameful' behaviour with sportspersons and alleging the ruling party has 'never shied away' from committing atrocities on the daughters of the country.

Rajya Sabha passes Juvenile Justice Bill

Rajya Sabha passes Juvenile Justice Bill

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

"This is a tribute to our daughter," said Nirbhaya's father, who was present in the RS to watch the proceedings.

AI can't substitute human intelligence in adjudication: Delhi HC

AI can't substitute human intelligence in adjudication: Delhi HC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Justice Prathiba M Singh stated that the accuracy and reliability of AI generated data is still in the grey area and at best, such a tool can be utilised for a preliminary understanding or for preliminary research.

EWS quota: Victory for Modi's mission: BJP; We started process: Cong

EWS quota: Victory for Modi's mission: BJP; We started process: Cong

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court, by a majority view of 3:2, upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to people belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.

Opposition vs govt duel in Parliament on Day 1 of no-trust motion

Opposition vs govt duel in Parliament on Day 1 of no-trust motion

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Sparks flew on the first day of the debate on the no-trust motion moved by the Congress with the Opposition on Tuesday asserting that it was forced to do so to break Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'maun vrat' (vow of silence) on Manipur and the treasury benches hitting back saying it was a no-trust vote against a 'poor person's son' who has worked for the welfare of the people.

Justice Chelameswar refuses to list PIL on allocation of cases

Justice Chelameswar refuses to list PIL on allocation of cases

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Justice Chelameswar said the reasons were too obvious and he would not like to deal with the matter.

Sisodia, Satyendar resign as ministers, portfolios go to Gahlot, Anand

Sisodia, Satyendar resign as ministers, portfolios go to Gahlot, Anand

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain on Tuesday resigned from the Cabinet, amid corruption allegations against them.

After Karnataka rout, BJP insiders seek 'bigger say' for local leaders

After Karnataka rout, BJP insiders seek 'bigger say' for local leaders

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's comprehensive defeat to the Congress in Karnataka where the two parties ran a campaign of contrasts has left the ruling party much to ponder as the two rivals are facing a direct contest in three more state polls this year in the run-up to the all-important 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Special officer may pass Delhi civic budget as mayoral poll still in limbo

Special officer may pass Delhi civic budget as mayoral poll still in limbo

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

If this happens, it will be an "unprecedented development" in the civic body's journey as budget is traditionally passed by a House, they said.

Rs 6,000 cr scam accused may get Maha cabinet berth

Rs 6,000 cr scam accused may get Maha cabinet berth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

All the Shiv Sena rebels who had resigned as ministers of the previous MVA government to join the Shinde camp were inducted into the new cabinet on Tuesday.

Modi speaks on Manipur video outside Parliament, Oppn wants it inside

Modi speaks on Manipur video outside Parliament, Oppn wants it inside

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

"My heart is full of pain and anger," he told reporters in his remarks ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session, amid his criticism by opposition parties for not speaking on the ethnic violence in the north east state.

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

In an apparent attack on Gehlot, Pilot said one's upbringing should be such that he gives respect to others, adding that respect comes back when it is given.

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A district collector leads Dalits into a temple in Tamil Nadu, which is then sealed. A Ganesh Nadar finds out why.

HC orders status quo, Kukis put off mass burial on Amit Shah's request

HC orders status quo, Kukis put off mass burial on Amit Shah's request

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Hours before a planned mass burial of Kuki-Zomi people killed in Manipur's ethnic violence, the state's high court on Thursday ordered that status quo be maintained at the proposed burial site in Churachandpur district, while ITLF, an apex tribal body also said it was postponing burial service plans following requests from the Union home minister.

On BJP foundation day Modi warns workers against complacency in 2024

On BJP foundation day Modi warns workers against complacency in 2024

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party was committed to taking tough steps to rid India of corruption, nepotism and law and order challenges.

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday granted bail to Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case pertaining to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project.

Will Renaming India Change Our Lives?

Will Renaming India Change Our Lives?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Debates on changing the name of India to Bharat continue to spark a crisis of identity without answering moot questions that stare us in the face. Ramesh Menon asks a few of those questions that do not have easy answers.

'It's INDIA vs Modi', says Rahul as Opposition renames alliance

'It's INDIA vs Modi', says Rahul as Opposition renames alliance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Addressing a joint press conference after a meeting of 26 opposition parties in Bengaluru, Kharge said, "This was a very important meeting to save democracy and the Constitution in the interest of the people of the country."

SC asks Sebi to probe allegations against Adani group

SC asks Sebi to probe allegations against Adani group

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Sebi to probe within two months allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group and any lapses in regulatory disclosures, and also set up a panel to look into protection of Indian investors after a damning report by a US short seller wiped out more than USD 140 billion of the conglomerate's market value. The top court while directing the setting up of a six-member committee headed by former apex court judge Justice A M Sapre for the assessment of the extant regulatory framework and for making recommendations to strengthen the process said it was appropriate to set up such a panel of experts in order to "protect Indian investors against volatility of the kind which has been witnessed in the recent past". The court-appointed Justice Sapre panel, which will be provided assistance by the Centre and other statutory agencies including the Sebi chairperson, will have to submit its report in a sealed cover within two months, said the bench which comprised Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala.

Bilkis Bano case: SC agrees to constitute special bench

Bilkis Bano case: SC agrees to constitute special bench

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to constitute a special bench to hear a plea against the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case, which also involves the killing of seven members of her family during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Polls in J-K to be held after delimitation: PM tells all-party meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Nearly two years after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs and revocation of its special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with top political leaders from the erstwhile state, and said the Centre's priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy there for which delimitation has to happen quickly so that polls can be held.

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Manipur Police has registered a first information report (FIR) accusing the Assam Rifles of blocking their vehicle after an altercation between the two groups last week, while the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Assam Rifles 'by any other paramilitary force permanently' from the state.

Mamata backs Kejriwal, to vote against central ordinance

Mamata backs Kejriwal, to vote against central ordinance

Rediff.com23 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday assured her counterpart from Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, that her party would support him in his fight against the central ordinance to control appointments and transfer of bureaucrats.

'Secular parties cannot rule forever by showing fear of the BJP to Muslims'

'Secular parties cannot rule forever by showing fear of the BJP to Muslims'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'We have finished that fear.'

Sena to lead 3-party alliance govt, says NCP

Sena to lead 3-party alliance govt, says NCP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

They have already prepared a draft common minimum programme (CMP).

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

With the assembly polls only two years away, in 2026, any demoralising defeat in 2024, would challenge not only the party's continued relevance but also EPS's leadership, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Secular parties never helped Muslim women'

'Secular parties never helped Muslim women'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'It is a welcome development, but the ordinance has limited validity of six months, that is the problem.' 'Therefore, we are urging all political parties including the Congress to collaborate and bring a law.'

'Court no town planner': SC stays Andhra HC order to build capital in 6 months

'Court no town planner': SC stays Andhra HC order to build capital in 6 months

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from farmers and their associations, and the Centre to a plea by the Andhra Pradesh government challenging the high court decision which said the state legislature "lacked competence" to make any law for shifting, bifurcating or trifurcating the capital.

Discontent among MLAs not enough for governor to call trust vote, says SC

Discontent among MLAs not enough for governor to call trust vote, says SC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Calling for a trust vote merely on the ground of differences between MLAs of a ruling party can topple an elected government, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday, adding that the governor of a state cannot lend his office to effectuate a particular result.

You won't be able to bear the consequences: Stalin warns BJP

You won't be able to bear the consequences: Stalin warns BJP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday warned the Bharatiya Janata Party not to 'provoke' the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, saying it will not be able to 'bear the consequences' and that his party also knows 'all types of politics', escalating his attack on the saffron party after the arrest of his cabinet colleague V Senthil Balaji.

Will hear plea at the earliest: SC to Bilkis Bano

Will hear plea at the earliest: SC to Bilkis Bano

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala assured Bano, represented through her lawyer Shobha Gupta, that the new bench will be formed at the earliest.

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

In US Congress, Modi makes strong push for UN reform

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made a strong push for reforming multilateral institutions, including the United Nations, and spoke glowingly of India's ties with the United States, saying the two countries stand at a new dawn in their relationship that will not only shape their destiny but also that of the world.

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Bhupendra Patel takes oath as Gujarat CM, allots portfolios

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Patel was administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat.

Is This Why BJP Has Revived The NDA?

Is This Why BJP Has Revived The NDA?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

AIADMK insiders see the very idea of an NDA conclave as a measure of the BJP's current electoral assessment, stemming from relative weakness in 2024 compared to 2014 and 2019. In their reckoning, the BJP now needs allies more than the other way round, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

NCP decides to reassign Nawab Malik's portfolios

NCP decides to reassign Nawab Malik's portfolios

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

With this decision, Malik will be left with no portfolio in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government.