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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.

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair arrested

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Zubair joined the probe on Monday and after gathering sufficient evidence on record, he was arrested.

When Amitabh Bachchan Came Home

When Amitabh Bachchan Came Home

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

I panicked and suggested he cancel his long-promised visit, recalls Subhash K Jha.

Modi's big uniform civil code push: How can nation run on dual laws?

Modi's big uniform civil code push: How can nation run on dual laws?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided it would not adopt the path of appeasement and vote bank politics.

Hindustan Motors scouting for investors to revive Uttarpara plant

Hindustan Motors scouting for investors to revive Uttarpara plant

Rediff.com14 May 2014

With the resignation of Uttam Bose as managing director and chief executive officer of HM last week, Moloy Chowdhury has been appointed as acting MD and CEO of the company, which owns assets at Uttarpara and Indore.

Caste a factor in Agnipath recruitment, allege Varun, Oppn; govt rejects

Caste a factor in Agnipath recruitment, allege Varun, Oppn; govt rejects

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday alleged that the Indian Army was using caste as a factor for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme, drawing a swift rebuttal from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who rejected the charge as a "rumour".

Was Centre sleeping till now, ask Oppn MPs on Manipur

Was Centre sleeping till now, ask Oppn MPs on Manipur

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

'Everyone's voice must be heard. We will be talking to both Kukis and Meiteis'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

With new petition against CAA, number crosses 160

With new petition against CAA, number crosses 160

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act filed by an activist. A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant issued notice to the Centre on activist Saket Gokhale's plea and tagged them along with over 160 petitions challenging the CAA which are listed for hearing this month.

'How can Hanuman speak like this?'

'How can Hanuman speak like this?'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'They must have thought that this kind of tapori language would please the common man, but they don't suit Hanumanji.'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

Dhankhar suspends Congress MP Rajani Patil for filming RS proceedings

Dhankhar suspends Congress MP Rajani Patil for filming RS proceedings

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday suspended Congress member of Parliament Rajani Ashokrao Patil for the remainder of the current Budget Session for filming House proceedings.

Delegation of 5 opposition parties to visit Kairana

Delegation of 5 opposition parties to visit Kairana

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Condemning BJP president Amit Shah's statement on 'exodus' of Hindus in Kairana, the opposition parties alleged that the statement has created anxiety and tension in Western Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Neelam Azad, an accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case, seeking her release on the grounds that her police remand was illegal.

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A firing incident was reported in the Tis Hazari court premises in New Delhi on Wednesday, the police said, adding that two groups of lawyers were allegedly involved in opening fire.

Lata Mangeshkar Could Never Say No To Mukesh

Lata Mangeshkar Could Never Say No To Mukesh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

As we celebrate singer Mukesh's birth centenary on July 22, it is a nice time to recall his closeness to Lata Mangeshkar, who would call him 'Mukesh bhaiyya'.

Muzaffarnagar riot victims' kin move court against SIT closure report

Muzaffarnagar riot victims' kin move court against SIT closure report

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The father of a Muzaffarnagar riot victim has moved court challenging the closure report of the SIT giving clean chit to the six accused in the case.

Farmers protesting for media attention: Agriculture minister

Farmers protesting for media attention: Agriculture minister

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Singh said the farmers opted for 'unusual deeds' to draw media attention as they belong to organisations with only a few thousand members.

If Manipur issue is not resolved soon, ...: Oppn INDIA after meeting guv

If Manipur issue is not resolved soon, ...: Oppn INDIA after meeting guv

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Chowdhury said that the visiting MPs will present their observations on Manipur in Parliament.

'These are superheroes without capes'

'These are superheroes without capes'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'They have so much to battle every hour but they still have a smile on their faces. At times, they stumble and fall but they get up and continue their struggle. Their resilience is what I love about them. That's what inspires me as an actor to keep moving. They don't stop. Neither do I.'

Man shoots woman inside Delhi court and flees, held from Haryana

Man shoots woman inside Delhi court and flees, held from Haryana

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

A police official said the woman was injured in her abdomen and a hand and has been rushed to a hospital while the accused managed to flee.

There was no Parliament session for 60% of country: Rahul

There was no Parliament session for 60% of country: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Leaders of several opposition parties took out a protest march in Delhi against the government on several issues, including Pegasus and alleged manhandling of their MPs in Rajya Sabha

Oppn MPs visit violence-hit Manipur to 'restore peace'

Oppn MPs visit violence-hit Manipur to 'restore peace'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Ahead of the visit, Congress' deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi called for an inquiry under a retired Supreme Court judge into the violence in Manipur.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying people's health is important.

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.

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.

Cong sticks to JPC demand, BJP objects to attack on PM

Cong sticks to JPC demand, BJP objects to attack on PM

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

During the debate on the 'Motion of Thanks on the President's Address', Leader of the House Piyush Goyal and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly objected to 'insinuations' against the prime minister, who was also present in the House.

'I can't survive without acting'

'I can't survive without acting'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'If I don't act for a week I become edgy, restless and moody.' Subhash K Jha salutes Manoj Bajpayee, actor extraordinaire, on his 53rd birthday.

'Who will carry Birju Maharaj's legacy forward?'

'Who will carry Birju Maharaj's legacy forward?'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'To match his passion for his craft is impossible.' 'I don't know of any Kathak dancer who can equal his passion.'

Opposition steps up offensive on Pegasus issue; demands discussion

Opposition steps up offensive on Pegasus issue; demands discussion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Opposition parties on Tuesday asked the government to call an all-party meeting to resolve the current impasse in Parliament, while sticking to their demands for a discussion on Pegasus snooping issue and a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the matter.

President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul

President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that the President should inaugurate the new Parliament building and not the prime minister.

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Happy Birthday, NTR Jr!

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Devara will release pan India on April 5, 2024.

'Wasseypur Is The Bane Of My Life'

'Wasseypur Is The Bane Of My Life'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'There is a not a single film that I've made that I regret.'

CBI raids mall linked to Tejashwi; Bihar dy CM denies ownership

CBI raids mall linked to Tejashwi; Bihar dy CM denies ownership

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The CBI has said the mall belongs to Yadav who has made investment in the project through a company.

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The video, which has been compiled using clips from RSTV, comprises statements made by the opposition MPs in the Upper House, with the words "farmer" and "Pegasus" in the opening lines.

Oppn leaders to visit J-K on Sat, Rahul likely to join

Oppn leaders to visit J-K on Sat, Rahul likely to join

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

According to sources, among some of the parties that will be part of the opposition all-party delegation are Congress, CPI-M, CPI, RJD, NCP, TMC and DMK and Rahul Gandhi is likely to accompany them.

Panchayat polls: Bengal SEC orders re-election in 690 booths amid violence

Panchayat polls: Bengal SEC orders re-election in 690 booths amid violence

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The SEC, which held a meeting on Sunday evening, went through reports of vote-tampering and violence which affected polling in many places, and passed the order, an official said.

Opposition parties not invited to all-party meet slam govt

Opposition parties not invited to all-party meet slam govt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal MPs, including his daughter Misa Bharti and Manoj Jha, also staged a protest at Mahatma Gandhi's statue inside the Parliament complex and contended that despite being the chief opposition party in Bihar and the single largest party in the Assembly, it was not invited.