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Allahabad HC quashes Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA, orders his immediate release

Allahabad HC quashes Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA, orders his immediate release

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Khan has been in jail since January after he delivered the allegedly provocative speech at the AMU during the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests in December last year. He is lodged in Mathura jail.

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Two accidents, a wheelchair and a National award

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

How Shivani Gupta bounced back from a major accident is sure to inspire you.

Unlike Hathras, action in Hoshiarpur was swift: Amarinder

Unlike Hathras, action in Hoshiarpur was swift: Amarinder

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The chief minister pointed out that prompt action had been taken by the Punjab Police and the accused had been caught without delay, unlike in the Hathras incident. "That was why Rahul Gandhi had to rush to Hathras, to secure justice for the victim's family, and did not need to visit Hoshiarpur," he said.

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Ambassador Pankaj Sharma, Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament (CD), Geneva, said India has been drawing the attention of the world towards these threats and the need to strengthen international cooperation to address them through its annual consensus UNGA resolution titled 'Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction'.

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

The former Naval chief said that the idea of nationalism is not restricted only to the military and its men and that booking students under such a law was 'ridiculous'.

Raj Bhavan is under surveillance, claims Bengal governor

Raj Bhavan is under surveillance, claims Bengal governor

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Dhankhar has often crossed swords with the Trinamool Congress government over a host of issues in the past one year.

Ukraine evacuation to have 'positive impact' on polls: Shah

Ukraine evacuation to have 'positive impact' on polls: Shah

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Shah said he is confident that BJP will return to power in four states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur -- and make impressive gains in Punjab.

Greta Thunberg backs demand to defer NEET, JEE

Greta Thunberg backs demand to defer NEET, JEE

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The Swedish teen climate change campaigner said it is 'deeply unfair' that students are asked to appear in the tests during the pandemic.

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A government statement said Modi conveyed to Putin that India attaches the highest priority to the safe exit of Indians from Ukraine and their return to India.

Minor blackmailed, raped in UP hostel; 8 arrested

Minor blackmailed, raped in UP hostel; 8 arrested

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

All the accused were arrested by Monday night and they have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

CSR widening is a positive for research, IITs

CSR widening is a positive for research, IITs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Contributions made to public funded universities, IITs, national laboratories and autonomous bodies engaged in conducting research in science, technology, engineering and medicine has now been recognised as part of CSR by the government.

Why India, other developing nations must exercise rights under the WTO

Why India, other developing nations must exercise rights under the WTO

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Protectionist and exclusionary FTAs weaken multilateralism.

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Chian it was open to international efforts to identify the source of the deadly virus.

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The statement comes in the midst of countrywide protests against the new citizenship law.

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

In his maiden address to the employees of the State Department, the US president said he has come to the building to send a clear message to the world: America is back. America is back. Diplomacy is back.

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

'Physical torture remains the main form of interrogation'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'One police officer told me that trials take forever, conviction rates are low.' 'So one way to judge states' performance on handling crime is through the 'recovery rate' of their police.' 'The fastest way to get recovery is by torturing the accused.'

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Optimistically preparing to shoot at the Games, air pistol exponent Verma, 29, is a late bloomer.

After backlash, Govt amends order reserving jobs in J-K for domiciles

After backlash, Govt amends order reserving jobs in J-K for domiciles

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The government reserved all jobs in J-K for the domiciles -- people who have stayed there for at least 15 years. On Wednesday, while laying down the rules for domiciles, the government had reserved jobs up to Group 4 only.

'You can't demolish, demoralise Umar Khalid, what he stands for'

'You can't demolish, demoralise Umar Khalid, what he stands for'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Umar is being targeted because he is emerging as educated, knowledgeable leader of the Muslim community and, unlike popular perceptions that many harbour about Muslims, took to peaceful means to protest against the NRC and CAA.' 'They (the State) are scared of educated Muslim leadership.'

Govt gets more time to reply on plea for Uniform Civil Code

Govt gets more time to reply on plea for Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Centre pleaded in HC that it is waiting for responses from various states over UCC.

US calling India: Come, study with us

US calling India: Come, study with us

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Roadshows in India by state and private universities increase over fear of losing foreign students.

Sharjeel Imam's brother questioned by cops in Bihar

Sharjeel Imam's brother questioned by cops in Bihar

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

He had been involved in organising the protests at Shaheen Bagh but came into limelight after a video clip went viral wherein he could be heard making some disturbing comments while addressing a gathering at Aligarh Muslim University, following which he was booked under the sedition charge in the UP town.

Go Intern, Go!

Go Intern, Go!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on an idea that could change India.

Why the ISI chief was changed

Why the ISI chief was changed

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, who has been replaced as ISI chief, will remain in the forefront of Pakistani initiatives in Afghanistan as also in the peace talks with the Tehrik e Taliban, Pakistan. He will also get a year plus to serve in a corps command, remaining in the race for selection as the next army chief when General Bajwa retires in November 2022, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

India relaxes norms, allows bringing back pets from Ukraine

India relaxes norms, allows bringing back pets from Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

India joins a select list of countries that have made entry for animals less bureaucratic, thereby helping families, including people like Rishabh, escape the warzone with their beloved companion animals.

Layoffs rampant in India? Read how other nations deal with it

Layoffs rampant in India? Read how other nations deal with it

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Temporary workers not only lack job security, they get less pay and an inferior overall package.

The E-Comm Debate In India

The E-Comm Debate In India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to the state of ecom in a nation of shopkeepers.

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Most of India knows Deep Sidhu as the man who planted the Sikh religious flag on Red Fort.

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Defying prohibitory orders, protests were held in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and several other cities. Protesters, mostly students and activists, were detained on a large scale in national capital and other places.

'Barbaric' beatings in Jamia by police, allege students

'Barbaric' beatings in Jamia by police, allege students

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The university had turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Navjot Sidhu: Trojan in Punjab Congress or rescuer?

Navjot Sidhu: Trojan in Punjab Congress or rescuer?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

While the Gandhi siblings have had their way with Amarinder Singh's ouster, the future of the party under the temperamental Navjot Sidhu's leadership is uncertain, reports Sai Manish.

People waiting at JNU gates with flags to beat students are hooligans, not nationalists: Ex-ABVP leaders

People waiting at JNU gates with flags to beat students are hooligans, not nationalists: Ex-ABVP leaders

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The three former office-bearers of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, who had resigned from the party in protest against the Centre's handling of the raging row at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, said they were being "mocked" at for supporting the BJP's student wing and the "guilt" made them take the strong step.

Not the age and time to use third-degree: Amit Shah

Not the age and time to use third-degree: Amit Shah

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

He said "it is very essential that the police keeps four steps ahead from criminals and criminal-minded people".

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Controversy over Abe's State Funeral

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The impact of Shinzo Abe's towering personality is such that even in death, Abe remains a polarising figure, asserts Dr Rajaram Panda.

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Behind the movement are shock-workers functioning quietly to ensure that a seemingly spontaneous, apolitical, grassroots mobilisation sustains itself without dribbling into chaos or violence. Sai Manish lists some of them.

Process of judges' appointment is sacrosanct, media must recognise it: CJI

Process of judges' appointment is sacrosanct, media must recognise it: CJI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Wednesday termed as "very unfortunate" certain "speculations and reports" in the media about the collegium meeting regarding the appointment of judges in the Supreme Court.

NCSS ready with 'schematics' to help govt block porn sites

NCSS ready with 'schematics' to help govt block porn sites

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The NCSS is ready with the 'schematics' that would help government block all porn websites

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Joe Biden's B3W proposal aims to bring democracies together. India should come up with its own plans to contribute to the initiative, states Rahul Mishra.