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Register for vaccination through Co-WIN portal, not app: Govt

Register for vaccination through Co-WIN portal, not app: Govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The Union Health Ministry said on Monday that the Co-WIN app on Play Store is meant for use only by administrators, and that registration and booking for appointment for COVID-19 vaccination has to be done through the portal.

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The leaders alleged that those who had no contribution in the freedom struggle wanted to spread fear 'in the name of nationalism', suppress the voice of people and were questioning the legacy of Congress.

Day after attack, Shaheen Bagh protesters refuse to leave

Day after attack, Shaheen Bagh protesters refuse to leave

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

A 25-year-old man fired two rounds in the air in the southeast Delhi locality, triggering a panic on Saturday evening. The man was later taken into custody and no one was injured in the incident.

Wanted peaceful talks: Shaheen Bagh gunman

Wanted peaceful talks: Shaheen Bagh gunman

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

These protests have been going on for over one and a half month and people are facing a lot of inconvenience

Debate CAA with a bearded man: Owaisi challenges Shah

Debate CAA with a bearded man: Owaisi challenges Shah

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Shah had on Tuesday attended a party event in Lucknow where he said that the Opposition is spreading rumours about the CAA.

CAA will be implemented after Covid vaccination: Shah

CAA will be implemented after Covid vaccination: Shah

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Shah said Banerjee will not be in a position to oppose the implementation of the CAA as she will cease to be the chief minister after the assembly polls likely in April-May this year.

BJP workers attack one another in armed rallies, blame us: Mamata

BJP workers attack one another in armed rallies, blame us: Mamata

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Banerjee, also the TMC supremo, said in a sarcastic way that personnel of security forces such as the CRPF, BSF, CISF and the Army are present at convoys of every BJP leader visiting West Bengal.

Punjab to challenge CAA in SC; house adopts resolution

Punjab to challenge CAA in SC; house adopts resolution

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

CM Amarinder Singh said the Centre would have to make the necessary amendments to the CAA if it had to be implemented in Punjab and other states opposing it. He also made it clear that the census in Punjab would be conducted on the old parameters and the new factors added by the Centre for the purpose of the NPR would not be included.

Trump admin announces new policy to modernise nuclear arsenal

Trump admin announces new policy to modernise nuclear arsenal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The strategy, President Donald Trump said, is tailored and flexible to address the wide array of threats in the 21st century.

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.

The women of Chennai's Shaheen Bagh

The women of Chennai's Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

'You know the difference between being brought up by a mother and a step-mother?' 'As long as Amma was there we had nothing to fear. Now the step-mother is there and we are on the streets.'

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Vaccines provided to beneficiaries at the government health facilities will be entirely free of cost, while private facilities cannot charge the beneficiary a sum above Rs 250 per person per dose (Rs 150 for vaccines and Rs 100 as operational charges).

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The black bands were worn as a mark of protest against the alleged attack on the Constitution of India with the passage of the amended citizenship act by the government, leaders said.

Yashwant Sinha to take out yatra against CAA through 6 states

Yashwant Sinha to take out yatra against CAA through 6 states

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha on Saturday announced a nationwide 'yatra' (tour) to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the National Register of Citizens and the National Population Register. The yatra will start at Mumbai's Apollo Bunder on January 9, pass through Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Harayana and Delhi and cover a distance of over 3,000 km, Yashwant Sinha said. It will culminate at the Raj Ghat in Delhi on January 30, Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary.

Protests against CAA 'mostly political': Amit Shah

Protests against CAA 'mostly political': Amit Shah

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Shah also challenged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to show one clause in the CAA under which anyone is going to lose Indian citizenship.

UK expresses concerns over potential impact of CAA

UK expresses concerns over potential impact of CAA

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

'It is because of our close relationship with the government of India that we are able to discuss difficult issues with them'

Oppn leaders meet Prez, raise questions on Delhi riots probe

Oppn leaders meet Prez, raise questions on Delhi riots probe

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

In a joint memorandum, the leaders raised their concerns over the probe into the riots being conducted by the Delhi Police. The Delhi Police has set up Special Investigation Teams (SIT) and its Special Cell is also probing the aspect of conspiracy behind the Delhi riots in which 53 people lost their lives.

Opposition members protest in LS against CAA

Opposition members protest in LS against CAA

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Opposition members displayed placards saying 'Save India', 'Save Democracy' and 'Save Constitution'.

Basic pension of ex-servicemen increased 2.57 times under OROP: Prez

Basic pension of ex-servicemen increased 2.57 times under OROP: Prez

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Prez said basic pension of ex-servicemen of the Indian Army has increased by 2.57 times as compared to pension of December 31, 2015.

Census exercise to seek info on toilets, mobile number

Census exercise to seek info on toilets, mobile number

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The 2021 census will be conducted through a mobile phone application, moving away from the traditional pen and paper.

Amit Shah to 'clear confusion' on CAA

Amit Shah to 'clear confusion' on CAA

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Shah is scheduled to address a rally at Kolkata's Shaheed Minar Ground, where the state unit of the BJP will felicitate him for the passage of the CAA in Parliament, they said. Shah is also scheduled to inaugurate a new building of the NSG at Rajarhat and hold closed-door meetings with state BJP leadership along with Nadda.

The BJP leader who quit over Delhi riots

The BJP leader who quit over Delhi riots

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Modi should arrest Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra and Parvesh Sharma.' 'These leaders were instigating mobs and spreading hatred and they must be thrown in jail.' 'I had seen dreams of a new India under Modi, but now I am disillusioned with him.'

Delhi riots: Student activist Gulfisha Fatima gets bail

Delhi riots: Student activist Gulfisha Fatima gets bail

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The court granted her bail on the ground of parity as co-accused Jawaharlal Nehru University students and Pinjra Tod members Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal have already been granted the relief in the case.

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'The protests have forced the government to announce that the NRC is not an immediate priority.' 'Even if they are trying to pursue this policy in a different guise, through the NPR, the fact that they have been forced to pause and backtrack at least temporarily shows the positive impact of the protests.' 'Moreover, various state governments have opposed the NPR which cannot be carried out without their cooperation. That is also a success of the protests.' 'The state governments would not have taken this stance against the central government if their hand had not been forced by the popular mood.'

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

If Kejriwal wins the Delhi election, then most regional parties will copy Kejriwal's do's and don'ts of jugaad to win an election against the Modi-Shah juggernaut, reports Sheela Bhatt.

2 metro stations shut as pro, anti-CAA groups clash in Delhi's Jaffrabad

2 metro stations shut as pro, anti-CAA groups clash in Delhi's Jaffrabad

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Police fired tear gas shells as members of the two groups pelted stones at each other in Maujpur. For security reasons, the entry and exit gates of the Maujpur-Babarpur metro station were closed. Gates of the Jaffrabad station were also closed earlier in the day.

'Jhooton ka sardar': BJP slams Rahul over detention centre remarks

'Jhooton ka sardar': BJP slams Rahul over detention centre remarks

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'The three detention centres were set up in Assam at the time when his party was in power both at the Centre and the state'

Overhearing talk about CAA protest, cab driver summons cops

Overhearing talk about CAA protest, cab driver summons cops

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Secretary of the All India Progressive Women's Association Kavita Krishnan tweeted about the incident, allegedly involving poet Bappadittya Sarkar on Thursday.

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with the inoculation of healthcare workers, while the vaccination of the frontline workers started from February 2.

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'Both Pavan Varma and Prashant Kishor questioned the party president in a public forum.' 'That is why we had to show them the door.'

Why Aadhaar card worries the Intelligence Bureau

Why Aadhaar card worries the Intelligence Bureau

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The Intelligence Bureau has in a report to the government suggested a re-think while issuing the cards.

Priyanka Gandhi: BJP silences people using violence

Priyanka Gandhi: BJP silences people using violence

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The Congress general secretary said that the country was in trouble and voices of dissent were emanating from different corners.

'We are neither terrorists nor anti-nationals'

'We are neither terrorists nor anti-nationals'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'We are patriots who love India and the secular ideals it has always upheld.'

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said there is no alternative to the Trinamool Congress, and no other party can take its place in the state.

'We are in a much, much worse stage than the Emergency'

'We are in a much, much worse stage than the Emergency'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'During the Emergency, it boiled down to two people: Mrs Gandhi and her younger son.' 'But today, the cancer is spreading all over.'

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from March 1 and registration on the Co-WIN2.0 portal will open at 9 am on Monday.

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Twitter highlighted 2 of Trump's tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

'Won't implement CAA if it affects even 1 in J'khand'

'Won't implement CAA if it affects even 1 in J'khand'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'We will do a holistic review of the entire act and the policy at the state level and I need to be convinced that not a single Jharkhandi is uprooted from his or her home due to this law'

Kanhaiya's yatra against CAA-NRC attacked for 2nd time

Kanhaiya's yatra against CAA-NRC attacked for 2nd time

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The convoy of Communist Party of India leader Kanhaiya Kumar, who is on a tour of Bihar -- campaigning against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, National Population Register and National Register of Citizens -- was attacked in Supaul district on Wednesday evening. The former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president escaped unhurt in the attack by a group of youths who were shouting pro-CAA/NRC slogans.

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The AAP won in 62 with a total vote share of 53.58 per cent. The BJP recorded victory in eight seats, receiving 38.49 per cent of the total votes. The Congress could not even manage a single seat and ended with 4.27 per cent vote share.