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Jhuggi residents near PM's residence to vacate, will shift to new houses

Jhuggi residents near PM's residence to vacate, will shift to new houses

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Residents of three jhuggi-jhopri (JJ) clusters near the prime minister's residence in Delhi have been asked to vacate their premises after the Centre allotted them permanent houses under a rehabilitation plan.

Ex-CJI Chandrachud vacates official residence after row

Ex-CJI Chandrachud vacates official residence after row

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A controversy had arisen over his stay at the official residence of CJI at 5, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi, beyond permissible time.

SC asks Centre to vacate ex-CJI Chandrachud's residence

SC asks Centre to vacate ex-CJI Chandrachud's residence

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court administration has written to the Centre for vacating the official residence of the Chief Justice of India at Krishna Menon Marg in New Delhi, noting that the current occupant ex-CJI D Y Chandrachud has stayed beyond the permissible period.

Chandrachud reveals why he overstayed in CJI's residence

Chandrachud reveals why he overstayed in CJI's residence

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud addresses the controversy surrounding his continued stay at his official residence after retirement, citing his daughters' medical needs and ongoing efforts to move to suitable accommodation.

Operation Sindoor post lands Ashoka University associate prof in jail

Operation Sindoor post lands Ashoka University associate prof in jail

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Ashoka Univeristy associate professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad has been arrested for his social media post on Operation Sindoor, police said in Sonipat on Sunday.

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

India thrash B'desh 13-1 in Jr Women's Hockey Asia Cup

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

India took control of the match very early and converted their dominance into a goal in the seventh minute through Deepika who deftly converted a penalty corner with a neat flick to give her team the lead.

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The Vishwaguru who addressed the maximum rallies and boasted of being blessed with divine energy, who promised guarantees in his own name, turned out finally not invincible, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Coming! New Affordable Housing Scheme

Coming! New Affordable Housing Scheme

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The new scheme may be announced before the Lok Sabha elections.

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Among the keenly watched contests are those involving former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj, UP) and Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai, Bihar), Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar) and Raosaheb Danve (Jalna, Maharashtra).

SC to resume hearing in Bilkis Bano case on Aug 31

SC to resume hearing in Bilkis Bano case on Aug 31

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court is scheduled to resume hearing on Thursday a clutch of petitions challenging the remission granted to all 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

If Mahua is expelled...: Cong's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury warns Speaker

If Mahua is expelled...: Cong's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury warns Speaker

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Ahead of the Winter session of Parliament beginning on December 4, the Congress' Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday wrote to Speaker Om Birla, saying the expulsion of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra from Parliament is an 'extremely serious punishment and has very wide ramifications'.

Opposition boycotts Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Committee meeting

Opposition boycotts Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Committee meeting

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Opposition alliance INDIA on Thursday boycotted a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Rajya Sabha to protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi not making a statement on Manipur violence in Parliament, a senior leader said.

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

At least four Opposition leaders on Tuesday claimed to have received messages from Apple warning them of "State-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones and posted the purported screenshots on their X handles.

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

e of them requires MPs to follow the norms including the Code of Ethics, which mandates them not to take gifts that may interfere with honest and impartial discharge of their official duties.

Are Orgasms Reserved Mostly For Men?

Are Orgasms Reserved Mostly For Men?

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Desire is a strange thing.' 'It wells up uninvited and goes missing when most needed.'

Munawar Faruqui show denied nod in Delhi after VHP's objection

Munawar Faruqui show denied nod in Delhi after VHP's objection

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The licensing unit of the Delhi Police denied the permission after the local central district police wrote a report stating that 'the show will affect communal harmony in the area'.

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Unlock 4: Religious, sports events allowed from Sep 21

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

In a significant directive, the home ministry said that state governments shall not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without prior consultation with the central government.

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

From Kingsway to Kartavya Path, the journey of majestic Rajpath

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

From witnessing the dawn of Independence to playing host to annual Republic Day celebrations for over seven decades, the historic Rajpath in India's power capital has seen the colonial rule and basked in the glory of a free, democratic nation.

India likely to get new Parliament building in 2022

India likely to get new Parliament building in 2022

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

According to plans, the new structure will be more energy efficient, fitted with all modern amenities like multilevel parking facility, centralised air conditioning systems and solar panels, reports Arnab Dutta/Business Standard.

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Bhaichung Bhutia will have a straight fight with former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey.

Swapan Dasgupta tenders resignation as Rajya Sabha member

Swapan Dasgupta tenders resignation as Rajya Sabha member

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Sources stated that the move comes even as Trinamool Congress has attempted to stir a controversy over Dasgupta's candidature. BJP has fielded Swapan Dasgupta from Tarakeswar Assembly constituency in Hoogly district.

Rahul calls for unity as Oppn leaders meet over breakfast

Rahul calls for unity as Oppn leaders meet over breakfast

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Apart from around 100 MPs of the Congress, leaders of several opposition parties including Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Communist Party of India, Rashtriya Janata Dal and Samajwadi Party attended the meeting.

In Bengal's Joynagar Modi taunts TMC over 'aversion to chotiwalas'

In Bengal's Joynagar Modi taunts TMC over 'aversion to chotiwalas'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Making a strong Hindutva pitch at the hustings in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked Trinamool Congress leaders for calling those wearing saffron, sporting tilak and choti as "rakshas", and declared that he does not believe in "seasonal faith".

Parl panel adopts report on Data Protection Bill amid dissent from Oppn

Parl panel adopts report on Data Protection Bill amid dissent from Oppn

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The joint committee of Parliament examining the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 has adopted its report on the bill with several opposition MPs, including those from the Congress, Ttrinamool Congress and Biju Janata Dal, submitting their dissent notes.

TMC sweeps West Bengal assembly bypolls

TMC sweeps West Bengal assembly bypolls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Dedicating the party's victory to the people of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said voters had "paid back" the BJP for its "arrogance of power".

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The Congress and other opposition parties have accused the police of bias and inaction in the Delhi violence.

Is Rahul Gandhi misfiring again?

Is Rahul Gandhi misfiring again?

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'Rahul Gandhi's recent video performances offer little hope - the first fell flat in attacking government 'strategy'; the second showed him in a position unbecoming of a leader,' argues T N Ninan.

MPs who heckled Sitharaman were first to rush to her

MPs who heckled Sitharaman were first to rush to her

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

It is a tribute to India's democracy, however flawed, that the very same MPs who had harangued her intermittently from Opposition benches now surged towards her, anxiety writ large on their faces. One offered her some homoeopathic tablets, another advised her to stay seated, another grasped her hand wishing her good health... the crowd parted as Prime Minister Narendra Modi strode up to congratulate her. But it was mostly well-wishers from the Opposition and the NDA that kept the finance minister cocooned with good wishes until it was time to leave, reports Aditi Phadnis.

2 more FIRs registered against Mamata in Assam

2 more FIRs registered against Mamata in Assam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

A total of five FIRs have been registered against Banerjee in Assam since the publication of the NRC final draft on July 30.

Data protection bill referred to Parliament panel

Data protection bill referred to Parliament panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The proposed law seeks bars on storing and processing of personal data by entities without the explicit consent of an individual. It, however, provides for exemptions for "reasonable purposes" such as "prevention and detection of any unlawful activity including fraud, whistle-blowing, merger and acquisitions, network and information security, credit scoring, recovery of debt, processing of publicly available personal data and the operation of search engines".

TMC leaders, detained overnight at airport, leave Assam

TMC leaders, detained overnight at airport, leave Assam

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Six of the eight-member Trinamool Congress delegation left Assam on Friday morning after an overnight detention at Silchar airport, an official said.

High drama at Silchar airport over NRC; super emergency, says Mamata

High drama at Silchar airport over NRC; super emergency, says Mamata

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The TMC team went there at the instruction of party supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.