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Anti-Citizenship Act protest outside Jamia continues

Anti-Citizenship Act protest outside Jamia continues

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The protesters, including students and local residents, hung a large map of India outside the varsity gate number 7 showing the places where students from other universities are carrying out protests against the CAA.

Why Does Supreme Court Have Few Lady Judges?

Why Does Supreme Court Have Few Lady Judges?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In the high courts, only 13.2 per cent women occupied the position of judge.

At 16,051, India logs major dip in fresh COVID-19 cases

At 16,051, India logs major dip in fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained below one lakh for 15 consecutive days.

No going back on flag, Naga lands: NSCN-IM

No going back on flag, Naga lands: NSCN-IM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Both the NSCN-IM and the government representatives have agreed to resume their peace dialogue on Wednesday in New Delhi to find a permanent solution to the vexed issue.

Future Covid waves unlikely to have serious impact in India: Experts

Future Covid waves unlikely to have serious impact in India: Experts

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The reason is that because of the hybrid immunity after three waves of natural infection and a large proportion of adults receiving both doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the susceptible pool has come down drastically, Lahariya said.

Active Covid cases in India down to two-year low

Active Covid cases in India down to two-year low

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,16,281 with 149 daily fatalities being recorded, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed.

All ATCs, including Pak, extended full cooperation in evacuation: AI pilot

All ATCs, including Pak, extended full cooperation in evacuation: AI pilot

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Aircraft pilot-in-command Captain Achint Bhardwaj spoke exclusively to ANI after landing at Delhi Airport and said that all air traffic controls, including that of Pakistan, extended support during the evacuation mission.

Want freedom within India and not from India, Kanhaiya says after release

Want freedom within India and not from India, Kanhaiya says after release

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Returning to JNU campus on his release from jail three weeks after his arrest, Kanhaiya Kumar said they are seeking freedom within the country and not from India.

BJP MLA attacks JNU student protesting outside Patiala House court

BJP MLA attacks JNU student protesting outside Patiala House court

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Violence broke out in Patiala house court complex when groups of lawyers attacked journalists, students and teachers of the JNU.

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

More screenings are expected to take place in some colleges in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram later Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

Protests in Assam over CAA, draft EIA amid pandemic

Protests in Assam over CAA, draft EIA amid pandemic

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'We will not accept the CAA and EIA. We have been protesting against the CAA since 2016, but this government has not listened to us'

Students stage protest march at NIT Srinagar, demand shifting of institute from Kashmir

Students stage protest march at NIT Srinagar, demand shifting of institute from Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Situation at the NIT continued to be tense with a small group of outstation students staging a protest march within the campus, demanding shifting of the institute.

India sees slight drop in new Covid cases in 24 hrs, 40 die; active cases up

India sees slight drop in new Covid cases in 24 hrs, 40 die; active cases up

Rediff.com1 May 2022

he active cases accounted for 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

To remind students of army's sacrifice, JNU VC wants a tank on campus

To remind students of army's sacrifice, JNU VC wants a tank on campus

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

The vice chancellor praised the valour of the Indian soldiers in the Kargil War and expressed his profound gratitude to the Indian Army.

Remark aimed at the Leftists: Rijiju on row over student

Remark aimed at the Leftists: Rijiju on row over student

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

"I stand by my comments. Anybody who tweets on social media platform should be careful. But anyone with a contrary view should be allowed to speak. Gurmehar is a young girl and she should be allowed to speak her mind," he said.

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The two leaders discussed the safe evacuation of Indian nationals from the conflict areas.

Narrow escape for Kerala medic as K'taka batch mate killed just 50m away

Narrow escape for Kerala medic as K'taka batch mate killed just 50m away

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

A day later, Hussain's family in Kerala are thankful he escaped but also know that many perils lie ahead.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Singing 'Jai Ho' and 'Rang De Basanti', Indians throng high commission in solidarity

Singing 'Jai Ho' and 'Rang De Basanti', Indians throng high commission in solidarity

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Several Indian diaspora groups on Tuesday gathered for a festive demonstration outside the India House in London to show solidarity with the Indian mission following the vandalism at its premises by Khalistan extremists over the weekend.

Oppn to field joint Prez nominee; Pawar declines, Farooq's name proposed

Oppn to field joint Prez nominee; Pawar declines, Farooq's name proposed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

As the Opposition held its first meeting on the Presidential polls and names of Farooq Abdullah and Gopalkrishna Gandhi also cropped up, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party reached out to several parties across the political spectrum to build a consensus choice with senior party leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaking to Sharad Pawar, Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress), Mamata Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Akhilesh Yadav (Samajwadi Party) and Naveen Patnaik (Biju Janata Dal).

Daily Covid tally in India lowest in 125 days

Daily Covid tally in India lowest in 125 days

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The issue of 'snooping' using Pegasus spyware snowballed into a massive political row in Parliament and outside as various parties demanded a thorough investigation and sacking of Home Minister Amit Shah, while the government maintained it had nothing to do with it.

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Alleging that Sanatana Dharma is against equality and social justice, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said it should be eradicated.

Deepika Padukone patriot earlier, but now...': Kanhaiya's dig at govt

Deepika Padukone patriot earlier, but now...': Kanhaiya's dig at govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Kanhaiya also said there was no "tukde tukde" government before 2014

Modi government anti-students, anti-poor, claims Rahul

Modi government anti-students, anti-poor, claims Rahul

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Rahul Gandhi slammed the Modi government, accusing it of being against farmers, labourers, students and the poor.

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'We are receiving a steady stream of interest from well-established foreign universities.'

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

He has also convened the first meeting of the extended CWC on July 22 to chalk out the party's future strategy.

FTII stir: 10 filmmakers return national awards over 'government's apathy'

FTII stir: 10 filmmakers return national awards over 'government's apathy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

10 frontline filmmakers announced their decision to return the prestigious National Awards over the government's "apathy" in addressing the students issues and the environment of intolerance.

'Beware of false guarantees...': Modi takes dig at Oppn unity

'Beware of false guarantees...': Modi takes dig at Oppn unity

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The PM targeted the Opposition after launching the National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission 2047 by unveiling a portal and releasing a guideline for the management of the disease and different modules at Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh.

Dalit student suicide: VC claims there was 'no pressure' to act

Dalit student suicide: VC claims there was 'no pressure' to act

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Hyderabad Central University VS Appa Rao on Wednesday asserted there had been "no pressure" from Union ministers or the HRD ministry to act against the youth.

Over 8000 Indians evacuated so far, situation fluid: MEA

Over 8000 Indians evacuated so far, situation fluid: MEA

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing that 1,396 Indians were brought back home in six flights in the last few days as part of the evacuation mission.

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told the UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on Monday that "Ukraine deeply regrets that more than 2,000 citizens of India, China, Turkey, Pakistan and other countries suffer today along with Ukrainians from Russian aggression."

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

India ends Covid curbs from March 31; face mask, social distancing to continue

India ends Covid curbs from March 31; face mask, social distancing to continue

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

In view of the continuous dip in coronavirus cases, the home ministry has decided to end its all Covid-19 containment measures from March 31, two years after their implementation following the outbreak of the pandemic.

Shrapnel found in Mizoram days after Myanmar airstrike

Shrapnel found in Mizoram days after Myanmar airstrike

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Amid claims by locals that one of the shells fell in Mizoram, the Assam Rifles had on Thursday asserted that no explosion occurred in the state.

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

By keeping the Sanatana Dharma row alive and adding the Ayodhya temple consecration scheduled for January 22 and adding the free darshan promise from four polled states to the entire country, the BJP may have a self-fulfilling concoction, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Kanhaiya Kumar meets Nitish's aide, sets tongues wagging in NDA

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Many eyebrows were raised in Bihar on Monday as news broke of a meeting between Communist Party of India's rising star Kanhaiya Kumar and Ashok Choudhary, a minister and key aide of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

SEE: New video shows cops using force in Jamia library

SEE: New video shows cops using force in Jamia library

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The 48-second video purportedly shows some seven to eight paramilitary and police personnel entering the Old Reading Hall and beating students with lathis.

Centre relaxes Covid norms for Ukraine evacuees

Centre relaxes Covid norms for Ukraine evacuees

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Indians being evacuated from Ukraine have been exempted from pre-boarding RT-PCR test, providing Covid vaccination certificates and uploading those on the Air Suvidha portal, the health ministry said.

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The bench said it will hear petitions pertaining to Assam and Tripura separately as the problem with CAA in these two states is different from rest of the country.

Why Delhi police took 3 yrs to file chargesheet in JNU sedition case

Why Delhi police took 3 yrs to file chargesheet in JNU sedition case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Police has alleged that Kumar had incited the mob to shout anti-India slogans.