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Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Delhi basement tragedy: LS demands inquiry, RS defers debate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Officials have said an absence of drainage system and safety measures, and use of basement for commercial activities in violation of norms led to the death of three civil services aspirants at the coaching centre.

Meet India's new sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Meet India's new sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Mansukh Mandaviya replaced Anurag Thakur in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet.

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar appear to have got the maximum representation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new council of ministers, while assembly poll-bound Maharashtra also found a significant presence.

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday honoured the former hockey players for their achievements and contribution to the country.

Our efforts will be to take matter beyond disengagement: Rajnath Singh

Our efforts will be to take matter beyond disengagement: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

"Based on this consensus, the process of disengagement is almost complete. Our efforts will be to take the matter beyond disengagement; but for that, we will have to wait a little longer," he added.

Bhajji Takes A Selfie With P T Usha

Bhajji Takes A Selfie With P T Usha

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Glimpses from Parliament and outside Parliament on Tuesday.

'In 1555, French seer Nostradamus predicted Modi's rule'

'In 1555, French seer Nostradamus predicted Modi's rule'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

In a Facebook post, Minister of State Kiren Rijiju has said that the Narendra Modi's rule was predicted by French seer Nostradamus in 1555.

Babita Phogat, Mahavir Phogat join BJP

Babita Phogat, Mahavir Phogat join BJP

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

They joined the BJP in the presence of Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, party's general secretary in charge of Haryana Anil Jain and its state chief Subhash Barala.

First session of 18th LS from Monday; Speaker's election on Wednesday

First session of 18th LS from Monday; Speaker's election on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The row over the appointment of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and seven-term member Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem speaker is likely to cast a shadow over the session.

Harmanpreet urges fans to protect 'Mother Earth'

Harmanpreet urges fans to protect 'Mother Earth'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

India women's T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur urged everyone to protect and preserve our 'mother earth'. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju posted a video showcasing an aerial view of forests in Arunachal Pradesh.

Parl proceedings washed out for third straight day over Adani, Manipur

Parl proceedings washed out for third straight day over Adani, Manipur

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted for the third consecutive day in the Winter Session as opposition parties continued their protests over the Adani issue and violence in Manipur and Sambhal. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned within minutes of convening, despite appeals from the Chair to engage in productive dialogue and refrain from disruption. The opposition members raised slogans demanding action against the perpetrators of violence in Sambhal, and sought discussions on allegations of irregularities against the Adani Group and the violence in Manipur.

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Rijiju said India has good relations and mutual understanding with Bangladesh, especially in the matter of co-operation on fighting terrorism.

How many SC/STs were made judges since 2018?

How many SC/STs were made judges since 2018?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

As many as 430 high court judges out of a total of 554 appointed since 2018 belong to the general category, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, noting that 58 were from the Other Backward Classes and 19 from the Scheduled Castes.

Khargeji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai!

Khargeji Ko Gussa Kyon Aata Hai!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

What some of our leaders were up to this week.

Boxer Vijender Singh dumps Congress, joins BJP

Boxer Vijender Singh dumps Congress, joins BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Singh had fought the 2019 Lok Sabha election unsuccessfully from the South Delhi constituency as a Congress candidate.

WATCH LIVE! Parliament's Budget Session

WATCH LIVE! Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Catch all the action in Parliament live here.

SC collegium reiterates 13 names in 7 months; govt appoints 8

SC collegium reiterates 13 names in 7 months; govt appoints 8

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended 127 names for appointment as judges in the higher judiciary between December 1 last year and July 26 and out of these, 61 appointments were made, the government informed Lok Sabha on Friday.

'Judiciary has hijacked the Constitution'

'Judiciary has hijacked the Constitution'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'When two organs of our Constitution, which are supposed to be the strongest pillars of Indian democracy, start mistrusting each other, then what is left of the country? What is left of democracy?'

Cong responsible for Prez Rule more than 100 times: Rijiju

Cong responsible for Prez Rule more than 100 times: Rijiju

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Rijiju said the Congress must apologise to the people of Arunachal for failing to remain as united, corruption free and accountable to the people.

3 passengers offloaded to make way for minister Rijiju and his aide in AI flight

3 passengers offloaded to make way for minister Rijiju and his aide in AI flight

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju was at the centre of a controversy for delaying an Air India flight from Leh to Delhi for about an hour and for the offloading of three of its passengers, including a child, allegedly to accommodate him and his aide.

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Waqf bill sent to joint parliamentary panel after heated debate

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The bill to amend the law governing Waqf boards proposes far-reaching changes in the Wakf Act, 1995, including ensuring the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

MP's 'Bolt' flatters to deceive in trials

MP's 'Bolt' flatters to deceive in trials

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Gurjar, who attracted a lot of attention on social media earlier this month, finished last in a trial run conducted by the Sports Authority of India and the state government in Bhopal

Govt won't have say on India playing Davis Cup in Pakistan: Rijiju

Govt won't have say on India playing Davis Cup in Pakistan: Rijiju

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government will not have any say on whether India should participate in next month's Davis Cup tie in Pakistan as the event is not a bilateral engagement.

Top 10 finish in 2028 Olympics ambitious, not impossible: Rijiju

Top 10 finish in 2028 Olympics ambitious, not impossible: Rijiju

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He said the time was right to strengthen and popularise table tennis in India, especially with 27 Indian paddlers currently in top 100 and 17 of them in top 50 in the world rankings.

BJP MP wants MHA to probe if ISI, China prompting massive feedback to Waqf bill

BJP MP wants MHA to probe if ISI, China prompting massive feedback to Waqf bill

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Raising concern over the nearly 1.25 crore feedback submissions received by the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Bharatiya Janata Party member Nishikant Dubey has called for a probe into their sources, including in the possible role of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and China.

Around 500 Constitution bench cases, 400 election PILs pending in SC: Govt

Around 500 Constitution bench cases, 400 election PILs pending in SC: Govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Similarly, 2,209 writ petitions, 2,870 public interest litigations, 4,331 special leave petitions and 1,295 contempt of court cases were pending in the top court as on December 13.

Bhutia 'shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF polls'

Bhutia 'shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF polls'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Bhutia, one of the legends of the game in the country, said he did not understand why a central minister would spend so much time with the voters the night before the AIFF elections, though he did not accuse law minister Kiren Rijiju of canvassing against him.

Modi 3.0 mantris off to quick start, priority for 100-day action plan

Modi 3.0 mantris off to quick start, priority for 100-day action plan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Signalling both change and continuity, India's new government, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term, got into work gear on Tuesday with cabinet ministers and ministers of state filing into their respective offices to assume charge.

Remark aimed at the Leftists: Rijiju on row over student

Remark aimed at the Leftists: Rijiju on row over student

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

"I stand by my comments. Anybody who tweets on social media platform should be careful. But anyone with a contrary view should be allowed to speak. Gurmehar is a young girl and she should be allowed to speak her mind," he said.

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday donated a month's salary over and above Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to all BJP MPs to contribute Rs one crore from MPLAD funds in the country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

'Was there a murder', asks Rijiju on police 'inaction' during court violence

'Was there a murder', asks Rijiju on police 'inaction' during court violence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday kicked up a storm with his remarks "was there a murder" on being asked why police had not acted against lawyers and others thrashing journalists, students and teachers at the premises of the court hearing the JNU case.

What prompted Oppn to move no-trust against Dhankhar

What prompted Oppn to move no-trust against Dhankhar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Kharge alleged that Dhankhar is working as a government spokesperson and acting like a school headmaster, often sermonising experienced opposition leaders and preventing them from speaking in the House.

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The TDP and the LJP also supported the Bill being sent to a parliamentary committee for further examination.

No decision so far on implementation of uniform civil code: Govt

No decision so far on implementation of uniform civil code: Govt

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government had requested the 21st Law Commission to undertake examination of various issues relating to uniform civil code and to make recommendations.

Dos and don'ts for athletes amid coronavirus

Dos and don'ts for athletes amid coronavirus

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The SAI has formulated a detailed draft of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be followed before reopening of its training centres by the end of this month, as suggested by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju but subject to clearance from the Health and Home ministry.

Denied Arjuna repeatedly, boxer Panghal has a request for Rijiju

Denied Arjuna repeatedly, boxer Panghal has a request for Rijiju

Rediff.com15 May 2020

In a letter to the Minister, Amit Panghal, who became India's first male boxer to win a world championship silver last year, said that athletes should not have to plead their case for an award by nominating themselves.

India aims for best-ever medal haul at 2020 Olympics

India aims for best-ever medal haul at 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said Tokyo Olympics is the immediate target but infrastructure needs to be put in place for future events for athletes to perform well.

Doctors' strike cripples OPDs nationwide, Centre to form panel

Doctors' strike cripples OPDs nationwide, Centre to form panel

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The government on Saturday said a committee will be formed to propose safety measures for healthcare professionals even as OPD services were hit across the country as doctors joined the 24-hour nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to protest the alleged rape and murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata.

RS adjourned amid uproar over recovery of cash from Singhvi's seat

RS adjourned amid uproar over recovery of cash from Singhvi's seat

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said a wad of currency notes was recovered by security staff from the seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

When Ambani, Shinde Performed Ganesh Aarti

When Ambani, Shinde Performed Ganesh Aarti

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.