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Ranbaxy upbeat; US withdraws motion

Ranbaxy upbeat; US withdraws motion

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

Pharmaceutical major Ranbaxy Labortaories on Wednesday said it remained confident that its products were safe and effective as the US Department of Justice (DoJ) withdrew a legal motion against it that charged fraudlent practice.

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different movie and still as crummy, observes Sukanya Verma.

He has damaged Indian football: Bhutia blasts AIFF chief

He has damaged Indian football: Bhutia blasts AIFF chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Should not entertain him, must be removed: Bhaichung Bhutia criticises AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey for corruption, mismanagement

Bengal Governor asks staff to ignore police summons

Bengal Governor asks staff to ignore police summons

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The direction comes after Kolkata Police constituted an inquiry team to probe into the woman's allegation against the governor.

'Mr Modi doesn't have majority for One nation, one election'

'Mr Modi doesn't have majority for One nation, one election'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'One nation, one election' is not possible under the present Constitution. It requires at least five constitutional amendments'

'No sympathy' for Shajahan Sheikh, says Calcutta HC

'No sympathy' for Shajahan Sheikh, says Calcutta HC

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Stating that the court has 'no sympathy' for Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, the Calcutta high court on Thursday asked his lawyer to appear before it on March 4 when a suo motu motion on alleged sexual atrocities and land grabbing of tribal people at Sandeshkhali will be heard.

Maldives Opposition set to impeach pro-China President Muizzu

Maldives Opposition set to impeach pro-China President Muizzu

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The development comes a day after clashes broke out in Parliament on Sunday between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers over differences over the approval of four members of the pro-China President's cabinet.

12 industrial smart cities - A vital cog in India's development journey

12 industrial smart cities - A vital cog in India's development journey

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Given the high priority accorded to the manufacturing sector, several policy initiatives around the theme of Atmanirbhar Bharat have been set in motion to address its competitiveness and growth. Some notable examples include the PLI scheme and the employment-linked incentive scheme announced in the recent Union Budget. The Budget also announced the setting up of 12 industrial parks under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Bangladesh pacers have also been fortunate to have come under the tutelage of South African great Allan Donald and former West Indian pacer Otis Gibson.

Does Arthritis Affect Young People Like Saina Nehwal?

Does Arthritis Affect Young People Like Saina Nehwal?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Arthritis affects people of all ages, including those in their 20s and 30s, says Dr Prashant Kamble, consultant-orthopedics at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.

BJP demands privilege motion against Rahul for calling Pragya terrorist

BJP demands privilege motion against Rahul for calling Pragya terrorist

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he stood by his remarks on Twitter terming Pragya Thakur a "terrorist" and was ready to face any action.

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Perhaps Kay Kay Menon should choose his projects carefully, instead of wasting his talent like this, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Thankful to Congress for letting me expose Oppn's hollowness: PM on no-trust motion

Thankful to Congress for letting me expose Oppn's hollowness: PM on no-trust motion

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Modi was also felicitated on the occasion for the government's "grand win" during a division of votes on the motion.

You are the final word, why did you bow to Modi, Rahul asks LS speaker

You are the final word, why did you bow to Modi, Rahul asks LS speaker

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Speaker Om Birla had a verbal exchange in the Lok Sabha on Monday when the Congress leader questioned why he bowed before Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Trinamool to skip all-party meet convened by Centre

Trinamool to skip all-party meet convened by Centre

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The government has convened an all-party meeting on July 21 ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament which will start next Monday, the Parliamentary Affairs Ministry said.

Confident Modi defeats Opposition's no-trust vote, pitches for NDA's 3rd term

Confident Modi defeats Opposition's no-trust vote, pitches for NDA's 3rd term

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the National Democratic Alliance government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was defeated by voice vote in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Modi govt afraid of facing no-confidence motion: Rahul

Modi govt afraid of facing no-confidence motion: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

What kind of chowkidari is Narendra Modi doing, asks Rahul.

Euro 24: Portugal beat Turkey, finish as group winners

Euro 24: Portugal beat Turkey, finish as group winners

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

A defensive mix-up doubled their lead when Bayindir wandered out of his goal to collect a misplaced pass towards Ronaldo, only to watch Akaydin's backpass roll past him in slow motion.

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.

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Kharge's remarks in RS on PM poll speeches expunged

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Rajya Sabha chairman asked him to authenticate his assertions and refused to accept newspaper clippings that the Congress leader showed to buttress his points.

Mulayam Singh wins UP trust motion

Mulayam Singh wins UP trust motion

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Yadav, heading a coalition government, tabled the confidence motion in a surprise move at the last minute.

Renuka threatens privilege motion against Rijiju for video

Renuka threatens privilege motion against Rijiju for video

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Both the Congress and its women's wing 'Mahila Congress' were livid and demanded apology from the prime minister.

Suspended Derek O'Brien referred to privileges panel for contempt of RS

Suspended Derek O'Brien referred to privileges panel for contempt of RS

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday for the remainder of the winter session of Parliament and the matter referred to the privileges committee as he did not leave the House even after repeated directions from Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Ready to face No-Confidence Motion: Congress

Ready to face No-Confidence Motion: Congress

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Congress on Saturday downplayed Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's plans to bring in a No-Confidence Motion against the government, saying it was ready for a floor test as it has a majority in Lok Sabha.

UPA cruises through Oppn's cut motions

UPA cruises through Oppn's cut motions

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The much-hyped trial of strength for the government in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday proved to be a dampener with the House defeating the cut motion on petroleum prices by a big margin exposing huge divisions in the Opposition.

Was there a phone call from Kolkata? PM's swipe at Adhir

Was there a phone call from Kolkata? PM's swipe at Adhir

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a swipe at Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and wondered whether he was sidelined in the debate on the no-confidence motion due to a phone call from Kolkata.

Selective expunction defies logic: Rahul asks Speaker to restore LS speech

Selective expunction defies logic: Rahul asks Speaker to restore LS speech

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Gandhi's remarks drew massive protests from the treasury benches and a rare intervention from the prime minister, who slammed the Congress leader for calling the entire Hindu community violent.

Gave you 5 yrs, why didn't you prepare: PM's dig at Opposition

Gave you 5 yrs, why didn't you prepare: PM's dig at Opposition

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during the reply to the debate on no-confidence motion on Thursday that when the government said that it would make India the third largest economy in the next five years, a responsible opposition would have asked questions how it would do so, but the fact is he had to teach this to them.

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Expunging remarks is within the powers of the Speaker.' 'Nobody can question or challenge the Speaker's decision.'

Cong only wants confusion: Education minister on NEET row

Cong only wants confusion: Education minister on NEET row

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Pradhan further said the opposition had a chance to raise this issue during the motion of thanks to the President's address and asserted the government was ready for any type of discussion.

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Monday said the probe into the killing of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)'s state unit chief Nafe Singh Rathee will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation even as 12 people including a former MLA were booked in connection with the murder.

AP: No trust motion against Congress defeated

AP: No trust motion against Congress defeated

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

The no trust motion tabled by the main opposition Telugu Desam Party against the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh was defeated in the State Legislative Assembly in the early hours of Thursday. The motion was put to vote by Speaker K R Suresh Reddy around 1.45 am after the House witnessed acrimonious debate over the motion for nearly 39 hours spread over the last three days.

Chaos in Assam assembly over allegation against Himanta's wife

Chaos in Assam assembly over allegation against Himanta's wife

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi claimed in a social media post that the website of the Ministry of Food Processing shows the CM's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma's firm Pride East Entertainments Pvt Ltd has received Rs 10 crore as part of credit credit-linked subsidy.

Gains in tech firm ABB India may sustain on strong margin outlook

Gains in tech firm ABB India may sustain on strong margin outlook

Rediff.com21 May 2024

ABB India's March quarter results (Q1CY24) were led by strong margin performance. Revenue was, however, largely in line with estimates at Rs 3,080 crore (up 28 per cent Y-o-Y and up 12 per cent Q-o-Q). The growth was across electrification (30 per cent Y-o-Y), process automation (73 per cent Y-o-Y) and robotics & motion (8 per cent Y-o-Y).

Impeachment motion against HC judge on March 14

Impeachment motion against HC judge on March 14

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Rajya Sabha is slated to take up the Impeachment Motion against Calcutta High Court Judge Soumitra Sen on March 14.Sen will be the second judge in independent India to face such a motion for allegedly misappropriating Rs 42 lakh when he, as a lawyer, had been appointed a receiver by a court of law.There are ten senior advocates in the Rajya Sabha from various political parties who are keen to speak on this motion. The motion may turn out to be embarassing for the UPA.

RJD MLC expelled from House for mimicking CM Nitish Kumar

RJD MLC expelled from House for mimicking CM Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Singh, considered close to RJD president Lalu Prasad and his family, was charged with raising slogans against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 13, during a heated exchange in the House.

'A vote on Manipur would be very uncomfortable for the government'

'A vote on Manipur would be very uncomfortable for the government'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'If the business before the House is suspended under Rule 267 it will mean the government has recognised that there is great urgency (to discuss the Manipur violence).' 'Government doesn't want to recognise that at all.'

Oppn takes no-trust vote route to force Modi to speak on Manipur

Oppn takes no-trust vote route to force Modi to speak on Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The opposition strategy to corner the government on Manipur will continue in the Rajya Sabha as well, the sources said.

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Chai, biscuits on me: Rahul claims ED raid being planned against him

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Gandhi said he was "waiting with open arms".

Adjournment motion on internal security admitted

Adjournment motion on internal security admitted

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Leader of Opposition L K Advani moved the motion.