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Ukrainian guards not allowing us to board train: Indian student in Kyiv

Ukrainian guards not allowing us to board train: Indian student in Kyiv

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The group of about 100 students managed to reach the station but no one could board a train.

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The four-member fact-finding committee recommended Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar be dismissed and criminal investigation initiated against him. It also demanded a complete rollback of the JNU fee hike.

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Haryana has done well in terms of economic growth over the last couple of decades. For it to continue to lead the growth ladder, the new government has to work hard on multiple dimensions, recommend Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

JNU row: Irani condemns protest, student leader held

JNU row: Irani condemns protest, student leader held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Denouncing the protest march in the Jawaharlal Nehru University against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said that the nation will never tolerate "insult" to mother India.

'Industry Has To Help Us'

'Industry Has To Help Us'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'There will be 200 ITIs developed as hubs, while 800 will be developed as spoke, connected with five National Skill Training Institutes.'

PHOTOS: Candlelight vigil held for Unnao rape victim

PHOTOS: Candlelight vigil held for Unnao rape victim

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Several students participated in the candlelight vigil organised by the NSUI.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

NSUI prez quits over sexual harassment charges

NSUI prez quits over sexual harassment charges

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Khan said in his resignation letter that he has decided to step down since the charges against him are hurting the party's image.

'Students from the south will be forced to study in Hindi'

'Students from the south will be forced to study in Hindi'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'They have brought out a provision whereby the medium of education in the Hindi speaking states will be Hindi even in higher education institutions like IIT, IIM, etc.' 'Think about the students from the south who get admission in the IITs in Kanpur or Delhi or the IIMs in various places.'

Withdraw anti-CAA stir or face action: Assam Police's 'order'

Withdraw anti-CAA stir or face action: Assam Police's 'order'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Assam Police have issued notices to opposition parties 'ordering' them to 'withdraw' the hartal over the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and warned that 'legal action' will be taken against them if they fail to follow the diktat.

Akshata Gets Rishi Ready For India

Akshata Gets Rishi Ready For India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Rishi Sunak arrived in India for the first time after he took charge as the United Kingdom's prime minister on Friday, September 8, 2023.

Kanhaiya in a fresh spot over 'anti-national' remarks

Kanhaiya in a fresh spot over 'anti-national' remarks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'We will raise our voice against AFSPA,' the JNUSU president said at an event.

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The student front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has blotted its CV by allegedly instigating and engaging in violence on marquee campuses like JNU and Hyderabad Central University

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

About 16,000 Indians, mostly students, are stranded in Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the east European country entered its second day on Friday. Of the students, many studying medicine in Kharkiv and Kyiv, about 2,500 are from Gujarat and 2,320 from Kerala.

CWC meet next week to end suspense over internal polls

CWC meet next week to end suspense over internal polls

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

A senior party leader on the condition of anonymity said the CWC meeting will be called next week although the agenda is to be worked out and finalised.

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is new Himachal CM; Pratibha supporters protest

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is new Himachal CM; Pratibha supporters protest

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Sukhu, the 58-year-old MLA from Nadaun in Hamirpur district, was elected the the CLP leader and will take oath as chief minister Sunday, the party said.

Sedition case: JNU student body head arrested; Left parties say Emergency is back

Sedition case: JNU student body head arrested; Left parties say Emergency is back

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University students union president Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested on Friday in connection with a case of sedition and criminal conspiracy over holding of an event at the prestigious institute against hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.

Centre empowers states, UTs to ban SIMI under UAPA

Centre empowers states, UTs to ban SIMI under UAPA

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

On January 29, the Central government had extended the ban imposed on the SIMI for five more years.

Ex-ABVP member appeals to PM to ensure respect for JNU students

Ex-ABVP member appeals to PM to ensure respect for JNU students

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Former ABVP member Pradeep Narwal, who resigned from the party earlier this week, has appealed to PM Modi to ensure "security" and "respect" to all the university students.

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The police said 10 companies have been deployed outside JNU. One company comprises 70 to 80 personnel.

JNU students staying on rent are being told to vacate: BJP MP

JNU students staying on rent are being told to vacate: BJP MP

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University students staying as tenants in south Delhi's Munirka area are being asked to "vacate", Bharatiya Janata Party MP Udit Raj has claimed describing it as a consequence of a "motivated" campaign to label the varsity as a den of "anti-nationals and traitors".

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Anti-CAB protests rock Northeast, infant dies on choked road

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Students' organisations and political parties are participating in the bandh to protest the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

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.

'I have no problem with Shashi Tharoor'

'I have no problem with Shashi Tharoor'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'I am the senior most Congress party leader from Kerala, and I don't know why I am sidelined.'

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the roll-out of the 'PM POSHAN in Schools' scheme that will provide hot cooked meal to students of elementary classes in government and government-aided schools across the country.

'Modi is India's PM, and not that of the ABVP'

'Modi is India's PM, and not that of the ABVP'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'You tell me without support, can the ABVP do these things? They are only doing these things because the central government is supporting them.'

Modi 'stopped' war, but can't stop paper leaks: Rahul on NEET, NET row

Modi 'stopped' war, but can't stop paper leaks: Rahul on NEET, NET row

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Gandhi said Modi's top priority now is to get his Speaker in Parliament and is not bothered about NEET .

'I stand by what I said against Rahul Gandhi'

'I stand by what I said against Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'I stand by my remarks against Rahul Gandhi. I also stand by what I said in that video,' says Yogesh Soman, director of Mumbai University's Academy of Theatre Arts who has been sent on 'forced leave' by Mumbai University.

'Smriti Irani jhooth ki rani' slogans raised outside HRD minister's house

'Smriti Irani jhooth ki rani' slogans raised outside HRD minister's house

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The activists also held up banners and placards with messages such as "Stop insulting Rohith" and vowed to continue with protests until Irani "resigns".

'This fight is for the daughters of India'

'This fight is for the daughters of India'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'We request the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to get justice delivered as soon as possible because we as well as the nation are at a loss while we keep sitting here for the protest.'

Will student housing become cheaper?

Will student housing become cheaper?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Goldman-HDFC JV and OYO Hotels & Homes are betting big on student housing, says Raghavendra Kamath.

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Gujarat junior clerk exam cancelled after paper leak

Gujarat junior clerk exam cancelled after paper leak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Gujarat government's competitive examination for the recruitment of junior clerks was cancelled hours before it was scheduled on Sunday after its question paper leaked, officials said.

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'They are ABVP-phobic people. Tomorrow, they will say the US attack on Iran is because of the ABVP.'

Beware jihadists, Maoists in student activism: FM

Beware jihadists, Maoists in student activism: FM

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

She hit out strongly against the "misguided" Congress party for backing "fringe groups" at universities which have shown Maoist or separatist tendencies.

Why are our students so angry?

Why are our students so angry?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Their brave resistance keep our hopes alive that this youth upsurge is strengthening India's democracy and pluralism,' states Mohammad Sajjad.