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Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Rajapaksa fled the country and resigned last month in the face of a popular uprising against his government for mismanaging the island nation's economy.

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's stiff labour laws were one key issue that Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed with Prime Minister Modi on his recent visit.

Pak SC seeks parliamentary record of Imran's no-trust vote

Pak SC seeks parliamentary record of Imran's no-trust vote

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The apex court within hours took suo motu notice of it and a five-member bench started hearing the case on Monday.

Lankan Prez names brother Mahinda as PM

Lankan Prez names brother Mahinda as PM

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The two brothers led a decisive campaign that helped end the island nation's three decade long civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

At BRS rally, oppn leaders urge people to oust BJP in 2024 polls

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The colourful rally galvanised the BRS workers who shouted slogans hailing the party-led regime's welfare schemes in Telangana and peppy political songs praised Rao's 'national' emergence.

Cong tried to stop '84 riots, Modi govt did the opposite in 2002: Rahul

Cong tried to stop '84 riots, Modi govt did the opposite in 2002: Rahul

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The Narendra Modi government was responsible for "abetting and pushing" the 2002 Gujarat riots while the Congress government tried to stop the 1984 riots, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi said on Monday, but offered no apology for the anti-Sikh violence.

Congress's Adhir's 'Rashtrapatni' remark sparks uproar in Parl

Congress's Adhir's 'Rashtrapatni' remark sparks uproar in Parl

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's 'rashtrapatni' remark snowballed into a major political row on Thursday with the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the opposition party of insulting President Droupadi Murmu and demanding that Congress chief Sonia Gandhi should apologise to the nation.

Those weak-kneed before powerful cannot be EC, says Supreme Court

Those weak-kneed before powerful cannot be EC, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Election Commission (EC) is duty bound to act in a fair and legal manner and a person who is weak-kneed before the powers cannot be appointed as an election commissioner.

Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Lanka's new president

Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Lanka's new president

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Wickremesinghe is the first Sri Lankan president to be elected by Parliament following a vote.

Modi must speak more often in Parliament: Pranab in last book

Modi must speak more often in Parliament: Pranab in last book

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

According to Mukherjee, the mere physical presence of the prime minister in Parliament makes a tremendous difference to the functioning of this institution.

Ballot boxes, not EVMs to decide fate of Murmu, Sinha

Ballot boxes, not EVMs to decide fate of Murmu, Sinha

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The EVMs, officials explained, are not designed to register this system of voting.

12 Oppn parties back farmers' nationwide protest call on May 26

12 Oppn parties back farmers' nationwide protest call on May 26

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Farmers from various parts of the country are protesting at Delhi borders against the three farm laws brought by the Centre, alleging that the legislations will hamper farming.

Meet NDA's Vice President nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar

Meet NDA's Vice President nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The 71-year-old Dhankhar has been a noted lawyer, was instrumental in getting Other Backward Class status for Jats in Rajasthan and loves to beat his own cappuccino desi-style.

Mahinda resigns as Sri Lanka PM, nationwide curfew imposed

Mahinda resigns as Sri Lanka PM, nationwide curfew imposed

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Monday, hours after his supporters attacked anti-government protesters outside embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office, leaving at least 78 people injured and prompting authorities to impose a nationwide curfew and deploy army troops in the capital.

Like two brothers: Kharge on contest with Tharoor

Like two brothers: Kharge on contest with Tharoor

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Kharge said this during an interaction with party delegates at Congress office in Srinagar, where he sought their support for the All India Congress Committee presidential election.

Sri Lanka declares emergency amidst protests over economic crisis

Sri Lanka declares emergency amidst protests over economic crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka has also imposed a police curfew in Western Province for six hours.

Democracy needs to return in Sri Lanka: Jayasuriya

Democracy needs to return in Sri Lanka: Jayasuriya

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Sanath Jayasuriya is both 'angry' and 'sad' to witness his beloved Sri Lanka grapple with enormous financial crisis and civil unrest but the former cricketer is expecting that democracy will soon be restored in the island nation.

Row over Cong leader's jibe at Murmu, BJP seeks apology; NCW summons Raj

Row over Cong leader's jibe at Murmu, BJP seeks apology; NCW summons Raj

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The National Commission for Women has summoned Udit Raj over his "sycophancy" remark against the president.

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said the situation in Bihar is one of the reasons behind the Parliament session being cut short by the government.

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Sri Lankans were on the edge on Tuesday as they waited whether embattled Gotabaya Rajapaksa will honour his offer to resign as president, amid signs that key members of the erstwhile powerful ruling family were attempting to flee in the face of massive public anger against them for mishandling the economy that has bankrupt the country.

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Harris is known for many firsts. She has been a county district attorney; the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position.

Nitish tough on Congress, says it should set the agenda

Nitish tough on Congress, says it should set the agenda

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

He also sought to clear the air on the controversy concerning him and the Congress, which is part of ruling Grand Alliance in Bihar.

Choice between democracy and autocracy, Pelosi tells Taiwan Prez

Choice between democracy and autocracy, Pelosi tells Taiwan Prez

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Pelosi said that she is in Taiwan to listen and learn from Taiwanese people as to how can they come together.

Prez poll to be held on July 17, counting on July 20

Prez poll to be held on July 17, counting on July 20

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The term of President Pranab Mukherjee ends on July 24.

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Droupadi Murmu: In Modi's Own Image

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Modi saw a reflection of himself -- she does not come from a political background, has no lineage, and had a lifetime of personal struggle and sacrifice.

Lankan police under pressure to arrest Rajapaksa loyalist

Lankan police under pressure to arrest Rajapaksa loyalist

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Sri Lankan police on Monday came under pressure to arrest the Rajapaksa family loyalists involved in attacks on peaceful protesters last week, even as it arrested over 200 people on various charges following the violence that left nine people dead.

Death penalty belongs to medieval ages: VP nominee Gandhi

Death penalty belongs to medieval ages: VP nominee Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

His comment came after the Shiv Sena attacked him for petitioning the president to save Mumbai blast convict Yakub Memon from the gallows.

Farmers' issue forces several adjournments of Lok Sabha

Farmers' issue forces several adjournments of Lok Sabha

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Lok Sabha proceedings were washed out for the second consecutive day on Wednesday after the House was repeatedly adjourned due to protests by opposition members who were demanding a separate discussion on the farm laws issue.

Bill to increase marriageable age of women sent to select committee

Bill to increase marriageable age of women sent to select committee

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Opposition members hit out at the government for the introduction of the bill in a 'hurry' and 'without any consultation with stakeholders'.

If Biden wins 'Communist' Kamala will takeover in a month: Trump

If Biden wins 'Communist' Kamala will takeover in a month: Trump

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Biden has described Trumps' remarks about Harris as "despicable" and "beneath the office of the presidency".

Gehlot targets Pilot, wants probe into MLAs' stir over new CM's name

Gehlot targets Pilot, wants probe into MLAs' stir over new CM's name

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Several MLAs loyal to Gehlot, who was seen as the frontrunner for the post of Congress national president, had last week submitted resignation letters over a possible move to appoint Pilot as the next chief minister.

Trump to resume election rallies from Oklahoma

Trump to resume election rallies from Oklahoma

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, he had suspended his election rallies for the past three months.

Prez poll: BJP forms 3-member committee for consensus candidate

Prez poll: BJP forms 3-member committee for consensus candidate

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The committee, comprising Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley and M Venkaiah Naidu

Will Anil Deshmukh, Nawab Malik vote in RS polls?

Will Anil Deshmukh, Nawab Malik vote in RS polls?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

If a local court in Mumbai allows former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh and minister Nawab Malik to cast their votes in the June 10 Rajya Sabha elections, the two leaders will be brought to the Vidhan Bhavan, the state legislature complex in Mumbai, at a specific time to take part in the voting process, an official said on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka on the boil as anti-Rajapaksa protests enter 50th day

Sri Lanka on the boil as anti-Rajapaksa protests enter 50th day

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Sri Lankan police on Saturday fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse anti-government protestors here as the ongoing agitation demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the worst economic crisis intensified as it entered its 50th day.

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Lankan Prez's whereabouts still not known, protesters camp at his house

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Sunday continued to occupy the residences of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, a day after they stormed into the premises and set on fire one of the buildings protesting over the nation's severe economic crisis even as the island nation is still in the dark about the embattled President's whereabouts.

J&K passes GST Bill after Prez gives nod to order

J&K passes GST Bill after Prez gives nod to order

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Drabu said the GST regime will roll out in the state at midnight on Friday, making Jammu and Kashmir the last state to join the new tax regime.

Rajapaksa & Bros are back with a bang!

Rajapaksa & Bros are back with a bang!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

President Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Rajapaksa will transform Sri Lanka's political landscape after Thursday's electoral triumph, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy, veteran Colombo watcher.

Bypolls: Big blow to SP as BJP wrests its bastions of Rampur, Azamgarh

Bypolls: Big blow to SP as BJP wrests its bastions of Rampur, Azamgarh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

In a setback to the main opposition Samajwadi Party, the BJP wrested both Rampur and Azamgarh Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.

Sushma attacks Meira Kumar with 2013 speech video

Sushma attacks Meira Kumar with 2013 speech video

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

'This is how Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar treated the Leader of Opposition,' Swaraj tweeted.