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Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Migrant workers play a very vital role in building the nation and their rights cannot be ignored at all, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while asking the Centre to devise a mechanism so that they receive food grains without ration cards.

BJP's arrogance demolished: Oppn reacts on Jharkhand results

BJP's arrogance demolished: Oppn reacts on Jharkhand results

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Several Oppn parties linked the mandate to CAA and NRC, saying people have demolished 'arrogance' of the BJP, which attributed its defeat to local issues and 'internal strife' in the state.

Modi, Shah 'destroyed' your future: Rahul to youth

Modi, Shah 'destroyed' your future: Rahul to youth

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Gandhi said they can only be defeated by responding with love towards every Indian.

The Most Gandhian Protest Won't Be Tolerated In India

The Most Gandhian Protest Won't Be Tolerated In India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A protest happens because the State doesn't follow its own laws. A protest is an objection and a complaint. It exists because it is otherwise unheard, observes Aakar Patel.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

NDA ally demands repeal of CAA at all-party meeting

NDA ally demands repeal of CAA at all-party meeting

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

There was no response from the government but it has taken note of the demand, Sangma said.

State accountability in targeted violence rare: Teesta

State accountability in targeted violence rare: Teesta

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Setalvad said working on a deeply polarising issue among the public is not an easy one and added that the impact of social media on polarization is also overwhelming.

300 women, organisers booked for Shaheen Bagh-like protest in Mumbai

300 women, organisers booked for Shaheen Bagh-like protest in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The police registered a case under Sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code, as well as section 313, 314 of the BMC Act, the official said.

The Politics Of Freebies

The Politics Of Freebies

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Why did Karnataka's economic prosperity fail to influence the nature of electoral promises made by political parties in the run-up to the assembly elections? asks A K Bhattacharya.

NPR beneficial for welfare schemes, strengthening security: MHA

NPR beneficial for welfare schemes, strengthening security: MHA

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The NPR data can be used for transparent and efficient delivery of social benefits by linking it with various beneficiary oriented government schemes, they said.

Jharkhand assembly polls 2019: THE VERDICT

Jharkhand assembly polls 2019: THE VERDICT

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The JMM-led three-party alliance stormed to power in Jharkhand, ousting the BJP. Here's the party-wise break-up of results.

Mamata meets Shah, raises Assam NRC issue

Mamata meets Shah, raises Assam NRC issue

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

"I have not come to discuss about the NRC in West Bengal, I have come to discuss about the NRC in Assam," Banerjee said after the meeting.

'Sexual violence, murder, loot are bound to happen'

'Sexual violence, murder, loot are bound to happen'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

'We cannot accept that this incident was not in the knowledge of the home ministry.' 'If they had no knowledge about this incident, then it is a big intelligence failure as the Union home ministry has no idea what is going on in Manipur and what the state police is doing.'

Non-BJP states raise objections to NPR at MHA meet

Non-BJP states raise objections to NPR at MHA meet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Rajasthan Chief Secretary D B Gupta said he and the representatives of a few other states raised objections to a few questions to be asked by enumerators during the NPR exercise. He said the central government officials told them that answers to all such questions are not mandatory.

'Will continue protest until accused is punished'

'Will continue protest until accused is punished'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Wrestlers express disappointment with PT Usha's comments.

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Modi 2.0: Setbacks And Failures

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Overall, the record of the second term reveals a contradiction between the image and the reality. The image, especially on media and social media, is one of the man at the height of his power, and unstoppable. The reality on governance is someone who has found it difficult to get things implemented and unsure of what to do next, points out Aakar Patel.

Assam BJP expresses distrust in updated NRC

Assam BJP expresses distrust in updated NRC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Addressing a press conference, BJP Assam president Ranjeet Kumar Dass said that the government will bring in a legislation to safeguard the Indian citizens if the Foreigners Tribunals deliver adverse judgements against the appeals.

No naysayers: Parliament unanimously passes women's reservation bill

No naysayers: Parliament unanimously passes women's reservation bill

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Once more women assume leadership roles and join the nation-building process, he said, adding they will become a guarantee of the country's bright future.

Govt clears funds for NPR; rules out any link with NRC

Govt clears funds for NPR; rules out any link with NRC

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The NPR data will be used for schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ujjvala and Saubhagya for identifying the intended beneficiaries.

Delhi court frames sedition charge against Sharjeel Imam

Delhi court frames sedition charge against Sharjeel Imam

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

"Charges are being framed under sections 124 (sedition), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion), 153B (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration), 505 (Statements conducing to public mischief) of Indian Penal Code, and Section 13 (punishment for unlawful activities) of UAPA," Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat ordered.

R-Day @ Shaheen Bagh: Dadis, Vemula's mom hoist flag

R-Day @ Shaheen Bagh: Dadis, Vemula's mom hoist flag

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Radhika Vemula, Rohith's mother, who was accompanied by the 'dadis' and former JNU student Umar Khalid unfurled the national flag. They sang the national anthem along with thousands of people, including women and children who had gathered at Shaheen Bagh to celebrate the occasion.

Every illegal migrant will be evicted before next LS polls: Shah

Every illegal migrant will be evicted before next LS polls: Shah

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The BJP president tore into the Congress, accusing its leaders of seeing the shastra puja performed by defence minister Rajnath Singh on India's first Rafale fighter jet as a farce.

Illegal immigrants living on every inch will be deported: Amit Shah

Illegal immigrants living on every inch will be deported: Amit Shah

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Currently, the NRC is being updated under the strict monitoring of the Supreme Court in Assam and July 31 has been set as a deadline for final publication of the registered data.

Shaheen Bagh dadi stopped from joining farmers' protest

Shaheen Bagh dadi stopped from joining farmers' protest

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Bilkis had expressed her willingness to join the farmers' protest at the Delhi-Haryana border at Singhu.

Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Alleging that a government working against the citizens is at the helm, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday announced a new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' prevailing in the country and called on everyone, including Opposition parties' chief ministers and leaders, to support him in his endeavour.

Citizenship protests will be one that saved Constitution: Kanhaiya

Citizenship protests will be one that saved Constitution: Kanhaiya

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar joined the protest outside the Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi on Wednesday and said the demonstration was not just a fight to protect Muslims, but to protect the entire country.

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

Differing Tenures FDs: Time To Lock In

Differing Tenures FDs: Time To Lock In

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Instead of only focusing on the tenure for which the best interest rate is available, investors should also focus on their own investment horizon.

Protestors used Guru Granth Sahib as shield to attack police: Punjab DGP

Protestors used Guru Granth Sahib as shield to attack police: Punjab DGP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Despite giving an assurance of a peaceful demonstration, the protesters used sharp-edged weapons, the police said.

HC directs cops to look into restrictions at Shaheen Bagh

HC directs cops to look into restrictions at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Kalindi Kunj stretch is vital as it connects Delhi, Faridabad (Haryana) and Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and commuters are forced to take the Delhi-Noida-Delhi Expressway and Ashram, which is causing hours of traffic jams and wastage of time and fuel.

Delhi top cop given NSA powers; protesters asked to unblock road

Delhi top cop given NSA powers; protesters asked to unblock road

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The NSA allows preventive detention of an individual for months if the authorities feel that the individual is a threat to the national security, and law and order. The anti-CAA/NRC protesters have been siting at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh for over a month.

Defaming Savarkar unacceptable, this may split MVA, Raut warns Rahul

Defaming Savarkar unacceptable, this may split MVA, Raut warns Rahul

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Raut said the statement might result in a rift in the MVA, which comprises the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, apart from the Uddhav-Sena.

No detention centres in Maha, Muslims need not fear: Thackeray

No detention centres in Maha, Muslims need not fear: Thackeray

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Amid nationwide protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said there are no detention centres in the state and Muslim citizens need not worry under his regime.

Mamata to attend swearing-in ceremony of Soren: TMC

Mamata to attend swearing-in ceremony of Soren: TMC

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Hemant Soren as Jharkhand chief minister, to be held in Ranchi on December 29, Trinamool Congress sources said.

No NRC in Cong-ruled states: Prashant Kishor to Rahul

No NRC in Cong-ruled states: Prashant Kishor to Rahul

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor on Tuesday asked Rahul Gandhi to impress upon the Congress to "officially" announce that the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens will not be implemented in the states ruled by the party. Kishor, the vice president of Janata Dal-United, also thanked the former Congress president for joining the "citizens' movement" against CAA and NRC, a reference to Congress's sit-in protest at Raj Ghat on Monday.

Those who raised anti-national slogans at JNU deserve jail: Shah

Those who raised anti-national slogans at JNU deserve jail: Shah

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party chief also said that Ram temple will be built in Ayodhya in four months.

Poll bonds not standalone attempt to curb black money, govt tells SC

Poll bonds not standalone attempt to curb black money, govt tells SC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that almost every country, including India, was grappling with the problem of use of black money in elections and the electoral bonds scheme was a "conscious attempt" to eradicate the menace of "unclean money" in the poll process.

UP police asked to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrants

UP police asked to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrants

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The DGP wrote that places like railway stations, bus stations, new colonies and roadside locations where Bangladeshis and other foreign nationals seek shelter should be identified.

Derecognise Cong, file FIR against Sonia for 'sovereignty' remark, BJP tells EC

Derecognise Cong, file FIR against Sonia for 'sovereignty' remark, BJP tells EC

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Congress, referring to Gandhi's speech at a campaign rally at Hubballi on Saturday, said in a tweet that the Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson "sends a strong message to 6.5 crore Kannadigas,' and also posted pictures of her speaking at the public meeting.

Delhi riots: Man gets 7-yr jail term; father 3 yrs for not guiding son well

Delhi riots: Man gets 7-yr jail term; father 3 yrs for not guiding son well

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Additional sessions judge Pulastya Pramachala was hearing two cases against Mithhan Singh and his son Jony Kumar who were convicted of various offences, including those under IPC Sections 147 (rioting) and 436 (mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc.)