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Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A video of a group of people, allegedly right wing activists, on Thursday evening, purportedly questioning Wazi about his daughter's conduct and making him raise 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans has gone viral.

AIMIM to seek Waris Pathan's explanation for his remarks

AIMIM to seek Waris Pathan's explanation for his remarks

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

AIMIM's Maharashtra unit chief and Aurangabad MP Imtiyaz Jaleel said, "Our party does not support the statement made by Waris Pathan. The party will seek an explanation from him over the remarks."

India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

India my father's country: Owaisi responds to Yogi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The AIMIM chief also said Adityanath was speaking the language of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that of the Bharatiya Janata Party and he was ignorant about history.

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The engineer, Farhaj Ahsan, has been working in New Zealand for the past seven years. He is married and has two children.

'If BJP comes to power, Muslims will be in trouble'

'If BJP comes to power, Muslims will be in trouble'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'I have interacted with Muslim women in rural Bengal, they are scared of the BJP.'

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

As many as 74,44,260 voters would exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives in the 150-ward Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, according to official data.

Govt imposes ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir

Govt imposes ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The group was banned for five years under anti-terror law on grounds that it was "in close touch" with militant outfits and is expected to "escalate secessionist movement" in the state.

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The bench said it will hear petitions pertaining to Assam and Tripura separately as the problem with CAA in these two states is different from rest of the country.

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

BJP, Opposition join hands to get quota bill passed in LS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution amendment bill to restore the power of states to make their own OBC lists after a thaw in the logjam as Opposition parties backed the legislation but demanded the removal of the 50 per cent cap on reservation, with many of them also calling for a caste-based census.

Centre moves SC seeking transfer of pleas against CAA

Centre moves SC seeking transfer of pleas against CAA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it will hear the transfer petition of the Centre on January 10.

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Dynasts' report card: Defeat for Sharad's, Shatrughan's wards

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

They entered the Bihar poll battle to protect and carry forward their fathers' political legacy, but many of them could not win their own seat though some tasted victory.

After Bihar boost, Owaisi plans to contest in UP, Bengal

After Bihar boost, Owaisi plans to contest in UP, Bengal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Reacting to allegations that his party was dividing anti-BJP votes, Owaisi said he was running a political party that has a right to contest on its own.

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

Campaign ends for final phase of Bihar polls

Campaign ends for final phase of Bihar polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The final phase of polling on Saturday will cover 78 constituencies spread across 19 north Bihar districts.

Woman who raised pro-Pak slogans had Naxal links: K'taka CM

Woman who raised pro-Pak slogans had Naxal links: K'taka CM

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Amulya's fatherWazi said action should be taken against her in accordance with law, so that she corrects herself.

These parties scored a big, fat ZERO in Bihar polls

These parties scored a big, fat ZERO in Bihar polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The parties failed to make an impact with their voteshares getting restricted to 2 per cent or below.

BJP makes electoral inroads in Hyderabad with a 'saffron strike'

BJP makes electoral inroads in Hyderabad with a 'saffron strike'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

BJP's resurgent performance prompted the state leadership to describe it as a 'saffron strike', while party in-charge Bhupendar Yadav said it has now emerged as the 'only alternative' to the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led regional dispensation with people accepting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brand of good governance.

133 killed, over 125 injured in twin election-related blasts in Pak

133 killed, over 125 injured in twin election-related blasts in Pak

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The twin attacks came as former prime minister Nawaz Sharif along with his daughter Maryam returned to the country to face arrest in a corruption case.

Delhi Metro's 'driver-less' trains hit the track

Delhi Metro's 'driver-less' trains hit the track

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The trial run of Delhi Metro's swanky new 'driver-less' trains began on Tuesday, setting the ball rolling on what promises to be a technological feat in the country's public transport system in little more than a year, when they will run on 'unattended' mode.

Delhi violence perpetrated 'intentionally': Minister

Delhi violence perpetrated 'intentionally': Minister

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Investigations are on and it will reveal whoever is behind it, G Kishan Reddy said.

Imran Khan's party wins 8 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan polls; Opposition says election 'stolen'

Imran Khan's party wins 8 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan polls; Opposition says election 'stolen'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

India has slammed Pakistan for its decision to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and said any action to alter the status of the militarily-occupied region has no legal basis.

Buoyed by panchayat poll results, SP pushes to win UP back

Buoyed by panchayat poll results, SP pushes to win UP back

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'We have learnt lessons from Mamata Banerjee who overcame the BJP's canard by reciting Chandi Path and playing up her Brahmin origins in her campaign. We need to adopt strategies like asking Muslims to lie low and distributing tickets prudently so that we are not accused of favouring one community.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

'With what face will the BJP seek votes in Tamil Nadu?'

'With what face will the BJP seek votes in Tamil Nadu?'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'They have been imposing Hindi on Tamil Nadu,' says DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai.

PM inaugurates India's first-ever driverless train for Delhi Metro

PM inaugurates India's first-ever driverless train for Delhi Metro

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The Prime Minister's Office has said that these innovations will herald a new era of travelling comfort and enhanced mobility.

Owaisi slams Bhagwat over lynching remark

Owaisi slams Bhagwat over lynching remark

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Reacting sharply to Bhagwat's statement, Owaisi said Muslims, Dalits and even Hindus have been victims of incidents of mob lynching in the country.

Muslims shouldn't live in India: Katiyar on Owaisi's demand

Muslims shouldn't live in India: Katiyar on Owaisi's demand

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

"Those who hoist the Pakistani flag, they should be punished," Katiyar said.

Will minority votes give DMK a win?

Will minority votes give DMK a win?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'The DMK may get a little more than 50% of the minority vote.' 'The AIADMK always gets over 10% of the minority vote.'

Raje, Pilot, Gehlot: The big winners and losers

Raje, Pilot, Gehlot: The big winners and losers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

As the five states -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram -- go to the polls, here is how the big names are faring.

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

70-plus years after Independence, 'Hindu India, metamorphosised as 'Hindutva India', is proving the British right -- and for all the wrong reasons. Mohan Bhagwat should have answers for the why of it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tamil Nadu politics gets a personal touch

Tamil Nadu politics gets a personal touch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

As leaders go, while Modi's visits to the state will be watched with curiosity, Rahul will need to be dislodged from the popular consciousness -- Tamil Nadu is one state where he's present, notes Aditi Phadnis.

BJP builds on early gains in Telangana

BJP builds on early gains in Telangana

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The BJP has incorporated caste as a significant component of its politics.

Counting of votes in Haryana and Maharashtra on Thursday

Counting of votes in Haryana and Maharashtra on Thursday

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The exit polls have predicted the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance getting elected in Maharashtra but have differed in their projection of a number of seats.

Cong leader Tariq Anwar blames party for MGB's loss in Bihar

Cong leader Tariq Anwar blames party for MGB's loss in Bihar

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Anwar, an AICC general secretary, came out with a flurry of tweets calling for 'urgent and deep introspection' over the debacle of the party, the second largest constituent of the opposition coalition, which contested as many as 70 seats but returned with a tally of just 19.

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

VOTE: Does chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' make someone a patriot?

VOTE: Does chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' make someone a patriot?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

A huge debate has broken out over patriotism and nationalism after All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi refused to chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

SC to hear 143 CAA-related pleas on Wednesday

SC to hear 143 CAA-related pleas on Wednesday

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A bench headed by CJI Bobde is likely to hear a batch of 143 petitions. The apex court had on January 9 refused to entertain a plea seeking that the CAA be declared constitutional, saying the country is going through difficult times and there is so much violence that endeavour should be for peace.

Will TDP quitting NDA affect Modi govt?

Will TDP quitting NDA affect Modi govt?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Here are how the numbers are stack up in the lower house if the no-confidence motion takes place.

Bihar Grand Alliance vows to scrap farm laws if elected

Bihar Grand Alliance vows to scrap farm laws if elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Releasing the manifesto titled 'Badlav Ka Sankalp' (commitment to change) in the presence of All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala and other Mahagathbandhan leaders, Tejashwi Yadav said their government, if elected, would first approve the process for appointments on about 10 lakh jobs in the government.

BJP's 2021 mantra: Winning elections

BJP's 2021 mantra: Winning elections

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Winning an election may be a breeze for the BJP but the aftermath of victory isn't always painless.

We don't communalise martyrs: Indian Army slams Owaisi

We don't communalise martyrs: Indian Army slams Owaisi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The statement came after Owaisi courted controversy by saying that five out of the seven martyrs in the Sunjuwan terror attack were Muslims.