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Typing mistake, says govt after calling north-east citizens 'immigrants'

Typing mistake, says govt after calling north-east citizens 'immigrants'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The BJP's document for Delhi polls sparked a row by describing people from NE states as 'immigrants'.

Former Punjab CM's assassin arrested in Thailand

Former Punjab CM's assassin arrested in Thailand

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Thai police have arrested a fugitive Sikh terrorist who was involved in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and several others in 1995.

BJP slams Rahul over 'China beating our jawans' remark

BJP slams Rahul over 'China beating our jawans' remark

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

"This is Modi's India, this is new India. Now if anyone raises an eye against the country he gets a befitting reply," BJP spokesperson Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore asserted.

Racial attacks in Delhi: 'Society has not really opened up'

Racial attacks in Delhi: 'Society has not really opened up'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Blaming lack of sensitivity for increasing number of racial crimes in Delhi, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said racist attacks in the city were happening because society had not "really opened up".

Student from Karnataka killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Student from Karnataka killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning,' the MEA tweeted.

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The apex court also directed the Centre to produce original records relating to take down order.

Rahul Gandhi's questioning: Congress serves notices on 3 ministers

Rahul Gandhi's questioning: Congress serves notices on 3 ministers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Congress has sought action against Enforcement Directorate officials who 'selectively leaked' to some media houses information related to Rahul Gandhi's questioning, as the party also served a legal notice on three Union ministers over the issue.

Indian shooters still hopeful of sport's inclusion in 2022 CWG

Indian shooters still hopeful of sport's inclusion in 2022 CWG

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Shooting has been excluded from the 2022 Birmingham Games roster due to logistical issues.

COVID-19 impact: IOA asks Sports Ministry for Rs 200 crore grant

COVID-19 impact: IOA asks Sports Ministry for Rs 200 crore grant

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Due to the ongoing pandemic and lockdown, we the sports bodies are unlikely to get any sponsorship and hence we may find it very difficult to restart our activities effectively'

Govt has no plans to withdraw Priyanka, Vadra's airport privileges

Govt has no plans to withdraw Priyanka, Vadra's airport privileges

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

The government has no plans to withdraw exemption given to Priyanka Gandhi and her husband Robert Vadra from normal security checks at airports when they travel together.

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Left wing extremism-hit districts decline by 70% under Modi govt: Shah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The home minister said the northeast and the Left-wing extremism-affected areas in the country are tribal-dominated regions and security is a precursor to development there.

'Sense of fear' prevents district judges from granting bail: CJI

'Sense of fear' prevents district judges from granting bail: CJI

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The CJI said the higher judiciary is getting 'flooded' with bail matters because of the reluctance at the grassroots level to grant bail.

Bengal Warriors lift maiden PKL title

Bengal Warriors lift maiden PKL title

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Naveen Kumar was brilliant once again with 18 raid points for Delhi but uncharacteristic errors cost their title hopes in front of a packed audience, including Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, at the EKA Arena by TransStadia.

'Indo-Myanmar border villages at mercy of insurgents'

'Indo-Myanmar border villages at mercy of insurgents'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has painted a grim security situation in the country's border with Myanmar and Bhutan where there were reports of insurgents, weapons and drugs crossing over and said that his ministry was taking measures to effectively manage the international borders.

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Independence Day message

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Independence Day message

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The Virat Kohl-led Indian cricket team shared a video message from the West Indies while other top sportspersons like MC Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar, Saina Nehwal and Sakshi Malik, as well as Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, greeted the fellow citizens through Twitter.

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The use of northeast immigrants was a typing error, says BJP.

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The three-day conference of the directors general of police of all states was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Harmanpreet to lead at Tokyo Olympics hockey test event

Harmanpreet to lead at Tokyo Olympics hockey test event

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Captain Manpreet Singh and goalkeeper P R Sreejesh are among a few senior India players rested for next month's Olympic hockey test event in Tokyo. Besides Manpreet and Sreejesh, defender Surender Kumar was also rested.

IOA and CGF chiefs to discuss shooting at CWG

IOA and CGF chiefs to discuss shooting at CWG

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The CGF chief is also expected to meet Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Sprinter Dutee Chand brings India more honour

Sprinter Dutee Chand brings India more honour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Becomes first Indian to bag a gold medal at the World University Games

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Why Indian troops in Uttarakhand use Nepali SIM cards

Why Indian troops in Uttarakhand use Nepali SIM cards

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Local residents and even security personnel are using Nepalese SIM cards in border areas of Uttarakhand as no state-owned or private telecom company from India is providing services in the area, raising security issues.

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The 44 legislators, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who deserted the Congress party on Friday and joined the People's Party of Arunachal are set to form a new government with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led North East Democratic Alliance.

Chess Olympiad: India, Russia declared joint winners

Chess Olympiad: India, Russia declared joint winners

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

India and Russia were on Sunday declared joint winners of the 2020 Online Chess Olympiad after the final was marred by internet disconnection and server malfunction. This was the first time FIDE, the international chess federation, was holding the Olympiad in an online format, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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