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No-confidence motion against Khattar govt taken up in Haryana assembly

No-confidence motion against Khattar govt taken up in Haryana assembly

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The motion of no confidence against the BJP-JJP government, brought by the main opposition Congress, was on Wednesday taken up in the Haryana Assembly, with Speaker Gian Chand Gupta reserving two-hour discussion on it.

'Sindhu has worked on her defence, motion skills'

'Sindhu has worked on her defence, motion skills'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

'Her defence was the one only problem. (Carolina) Marin and Pornpawee (Chochuwong) are good attacking players, they were using a lot of half smash and straight smash, and when Sindhu's defence goes down on a day, it affects her other skills as well, she gets nervous. But now she has improved a lot in her defence as well. Her endurance on the court is also good.'

BJP MP seeks privilege motion against Mahua Moitra

BJP MP seeks privilege motion against Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

It would be a privilege indeed if a breach of privilege motion is initiated against me for speaking the truth during India's darkest hour, Moitra had tweeted on Tuesday.

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Playing as the opener, Sanju Samson has made just 39 runs in the first two T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SJB has begun to collect signatures from MPs for the no-confidence motion, according to media reports.

How Rekha Became REKHA!

How Rekha Became REKHA!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.

Why Opposition didn't seek division of Speaker votes

Why Opposition didn't seek division of Speaker votes

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Congress on Wednesday said the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) constituents did not seek a division of votes in the Speaker's election as they wanted to maintain a spirit of consensus and cooperation.

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A total of 45 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion in the 81-member assembly.

President's address on Thursday, debate to be next govt-Oppn friction point

President's address on Thursday, debate to be next govt-Oppn friction point

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament will also be the first after the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha.

Opposition likely to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as Veep

Opposition likely to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as Veep

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The turbulent relations between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and INDIA bloc parties came to a head on Friday with sources saying that the opposition is considering submitting a notice for moving a resolution to remove the vice president from his office.

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Nitish moves trust vote, 3 RJD MLAs sit on govt side

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Kumar, who heads the Janata Dal-United, moved the motion soon after the House passed a proposal for the removal of Rashtriya Janata Dal's Awadh Bihari Chaudhary as Speaker of the assembly.

Will J&K Assembly Pass A Resolution For Article 370 To Be Restored?

Will J&K Assembly Pass A Resolution For Article 370 To Be Restored?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Pressure is mounting for a resolution to be moved in the assembly when it meets next week for its maiden sitting to demand 'restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A' as committed in the National Conference's election manifesto, reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted in a mundane cop archetype that passes through Bougainvillea with little or no impact on how things eventually play out, observes Arjun Menon.

No pension for MLAs who defect: Himachal passes new bill

No pension for MLAs who defect: Himachal passes new bill

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Himachal is first state in the country to pass such a bill under which "A person shall not be entitled for pension under the Act, if he has been disqualified at any point of time under the tenth schedule of the Constitution".

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The sources said friends of India prevailed over those of Pakistan in the European Parliament on Wednesday.

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Kiran Bhatt, a cosmetologist with a PhD in nutrition, explains how poor hygiene and lifestyle can impact your skin's health causing infections.

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union invite to debate on Kashmir

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union invite to debate on Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Calling it a direct challenge to India's sovereignty, film director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said on Thursday that he declined an invitation by the Oxford Union and found the theme of the debate -- 'This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir' meaningless.

Rajasthan BJP to move no-trust motion on Friday

Rajasthan BJP to move no-trust motion on Friday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The decision was taken in a BJP legislature party meeting held here on Thursday. After the meeting, Kataria told reporters that the motion of no confidence will be moved in the assembly session beginning Friday. He said the proposal was being finalised.

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Centre had sent multiple advance warnings to the Kerala government about possible floods and landslides in the state, starting as early as July 23, and nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were rushed to the state the same day.

It's privilege motion vs privilege motion in Lok Sabha

It's privilege motion vs privilege motion in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

With the Congress gunning for Smriti Irani with a privilege Motion, the BJP hit back by pressing for similar action against Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Violence declining in Manipur: Modi in Rajya Sabha

Violence declining in Manipur: Modi in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that violence in Manipur is continuously declining and educational institutes along with businesses have opened in most parts of the state.

Interim govt in Bangladesh soon; ex-PM Khaleda Zia to be freed: Prez

Interim govt in Bangladesh soon; ex-PM Khaleda Zia to be freed: Prez

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

He made the remarks during a meeting with the leaders of various political parties and civil society representatives at Bangabhaban in the presence of the chief of three forces, the Bengali-language daily Prothom Alo reported.

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Devara Part 1 Review: : A Jr NTR Show

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Devara's self-appointed guardian of the sea unleashing violence as a means to end violence is purely Junior NTR fan-tasy, 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

Rahul visits Manipur; Cong takes dig at Modi's Russia visit

Rahul visits Manipur; Cong takes dig at Modi's Russia visit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The Congress said the PM has neither found the time nor even had the inclination to visit the state for even a few hours.

Bengali directors end strike, Tollywood resumes work

Bengali directors end strike, Tollywood resumes work

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The buzz is back at studio floors after two days as directors, actors and technicians turned up for shoots.

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.

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.

16 out of 31 MPs on Waqf bill JPC are from NDA

16 out of 31 MPs on Waqf bill JPC are from NDA

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is expected to name the committee's chairperson soon.

'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'

'Never in the history...': Dhankhar vs Kharge in RS

'Never in the history...': Dhankhar vs Kharge in RS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The acrimony started when Dhankhar aksed Pramod Tiwari of the Congress not to state unverified facts. To this, Ramesh said it would be authenticated.

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.

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).

Plot to kill Pannun: US objects to providing 'proof' to Nikhil Gupta

Plot to kill Pannun: US objects to providing 'proof' to Nikhil Gupta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

US federal prosecutors have charged that Gupta was working with an Indian government employee in the foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who holds dual citizenship of the US and Canada.

Cong to move confidence motion in Rajasthan assembly

Cong to move confidence motion in Rajasthan assembly

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The assembly session comes days after the top leadership of the Congress announced the return of Pilot and 18 other dissident MLAs to the party-fold. Referring to Pilot's open rebellion while addressing the legislators, the CM asked them to 'forget what has happened'.

Hardik looks sharp in Team India's T20 WC prep

Hardik looks sharp in Team India's T20 WC prep

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Well-rounded training session suggests Pandya is working on all aspects of his game to be a key contributor for India.

Kumaraswamy moves confidence motion in assembly

Kumaraswamy moves confidence motion in assembly

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Facing a truncated strength caused by the en masse resignation of 16 ruling coalition MLAs, Kumaraswamy moved a one-line motion, saying the House expressed confidence in the 14-month old ministry headed by him.

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Every actor has to really look within, because a lot of them are not really in touch with reality.'

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.