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Parl adjourned repeatedly amid uproar over price rise, Telangana

Parl adjourned repeatedly amid uproar over price rise, Telangana

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Protests by members over Joint Parliamentary Committee report on spectrum scam, price rise, Telangana and the death of children in Muzaffarnagar relief camps disrupted Parliament on Monday leading to repeated adjournments.

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar at Vikas Mohan's prayer meet

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar at Vikas Mohan's prayer meet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Film producer and well known trade analyst Vikas Mohan passed away after suffering a heart attack.

Singhvi quits from Parl panel, as Cong spokesman

Singhvi quits from Parl panel, as Cong spokesman

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Embroiled in a CD controversy, Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi on Monday resigned as chairman of a parliamentary committee and party spokesperson in a damage control exercise ahead of the resumption of the budget session Tuesday.

IPL 2021: Star Sports hopes to earn Rs 32 billion

IPL 2021: Star Sports hopes to earn Rs 32 billion

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Disney-Star generated advertising revenue of over Rs 27 billion for IPL 2020.

Mumbai: Chhota Shakeel gangster killed

Mumbai: Chhota Shakeel gangster killed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Chhota Shakeel's henchman Shahnawaz Akbar Khan alias Shano, who allegedly had planned to eliminate a builder, was killed in an encounter with the police in suburban Vile Parle, Mumbai, on Friday, police said.

Sombre Gudi Padwa celebration amid COVID-19 pandemic

Sombre Gudi Padwa celebration amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The Gudi Padwa processions are cancelled. Police are also maintaining a tight bandobast to prevent people from crowding the markets.

PHOTOS: Suburban train derails in Mumbai; one injured, services hit

PHOTOS: Suburban train derails in Mumbai; one injured, services hit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Seven coaches of a suburban train travelling from Mumbai's Andheri to Churchgate station, have derailed between Andheri and Vile Parle. Details awaited.

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

"There is a need for complete overall of the security system in the Parliament complex on a priority basis," a senior Home ministry official said.

LoC killings: Parl rejects Pak National Assembly resolution

LoC killings: Parl rejects Pak National Assembly resolution

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Government will bring a resolution in Parliament against the one passed by Pakistan's National Assembly accusing Indian troops of "unprovoked aggression" on the Line of Control.

Opposition rocks Parl, demand Sonia resignation

Opposition rocks Parl, demand Sonia resignation

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Professor Vijay Kumar Malhotra (Bharatiya Janata Party) also wanted the government to make public the report of the Enforcement Directorate on the alleged receipt of payment.

3 Cong MPs dissent Parl panel's Lokpal recommendations

3 Cong MPs dissent Parl panel's Lokpal recommendations

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Abhishek Manu Singvi, chairman of 30-member Standing Committee of Parliament, on Wednesday adopted the Lokpal draft for consideration and approval by the union cabinet before it is tabled in both houses in the form of an anti-corruption bill.

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

India's largest cola brand Thums Up to make international debut in March

Cabinet defers food bill ordinance; eyes special Parl session

Cabinet defers food bill ordinance; eyes special Parl session

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The government plans to convene a special session of Parliament for passage of the Food Security Bill as a divided Cabinet Thursday shunned the idea of promulgating an ordinance to implement the watershed legislation.

PIX: Akshay Kumar and Asin set the stage on fire!

PIX: Akshay Kumar and Asin set the stage on fire!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

The Khiladi 786 lead stars and Claudia Ciesla performed on the film's songs at Mithibai college.

Parl slams Delhi HC blast, both Houses adjourned

Parl slams Delhi HC blast, both Houses adjourned

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Parliament on Wednesday unequivocally condemned the blast outside Delhi High Court and adjourned the proceedings till the government gathered facts and made a statement in both the Houses.

Watch: Rajesh Khanna's last journey

Watch: Rajesh Khanna's last journey

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

A look at the superstar's funeral procession, amid crowds of fans.

Amartya backs food bill, blames opp for Parl disruption

Amartya backs food bill, blames opp for Parl disruption

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Monday sought to blame the opposition for disruption in Parliament, saying they were "bursting debates" and "killing arguments" in the House as he backed the Food Security Bill in its present form.

Fruit drinks high on swig list

Fruit drinks high on swig list

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

BJP to boycott meets of Speaker, parl affairs minister

BJP to boycott meets of Speaker, parl affairs minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Reflecting escalation of confrontation with the government, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday decided to boycott meetings to be called by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath or Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar as it accused Congress President Sonia Gandhi of not allowing the opposition to air their views in Parliament.

Centre, CBI oppose Kalmadi's plea to attend Parl

Centre, CBI oppose Kalmadi's plea to attend Parl

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The Centre on Monday opposed Congress member of Parliament and sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi's plea for participating in the ongoing Parliament session saying he is not medically fit as he claims to be suffering from dementia.

PIX: Bollywood pays last respects to Sonu Nigam's mother

PIX: Bollywood pays last respects to Sonu Nigam's mother

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Sonu Nigam received support from his colleagues in the film industry.

Politicians take role of robbers once in Parl: Hazare

Politicians take role of robbers once in Parl: Hazare

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

"Corrupt" politicians will never allow Lokpal Bill to be passed in Parliament, anti-graft activist Anna Hazare has said while urging people to elect representatives with clean image in next Lok Sabha polls.

Federal Agency bill in current Parl session

Federal Agency bill in current Parl session

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Highly placed sources in the government said on Wednesday that the bill to set up the agency will be tabled in Parliament during the current session itself. It is most likely that the new central agency will be named as the 'Federal Investigation Agency'.

PIX: Mallika, Lisa Rock New Year's Eve

PIX: Mallika, Lisa Rock New Year's Eve

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Mallika Sherawat and other actresses performed at various events in the city.

Marital rape NOT criminal offence: Parl panel backs govt

Marital rape NOT criminal offence: Parl panel backs govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

A parliamentary panel on Friday supported government's decision not to accept marital rape as a criminal offence, saying it could lead to "practical difficulties".

Ordinance on checking crimes against women tabled in Parl

Ordinance on checking crimes against women tabled in Parl

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The Ordinance bringing stringent amendments to criminal laws to check crime against women was on Thursday laid on the table in the Rajya Sabha. The government will bring a bill incorporating some more provisions to replace the Ordinance in this session. The bill is before the Union Cabinet.

PHOTOS: Sridevi's final journey

PHOTOS: Sridevi's final journey

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Surrounded by family, one last time...

Parl session: BJP to raise chopper deal, Shinde's remarks

Parl session: BJP to raise chopper deal, Shinde's remarks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The upcoming Budget Session of Parliament is set to be stormy with BJP on Monday announcing that it would raise issues like the VVIP chopper deal and Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's remarks on saffron terror.

Better late than never, says Parl attack victim's son

Better late than never, says Parl attack victim's son

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Son of Matbar Singh Negi, who was duty on December 13 on the fateful day as part of the Parliament watch and ward staff, Gautam Negi said the hanging of Afzal Guru in Tihar jail was a good decision by the government and it will send a strong message to terrorist groups

Thackeray's PA arrested, released on bail

Thackeray's PA arrested, released on bail

Rediff.com27 Mar 2005

Ravindra Mhatre's car had run into four people, killing two and injuring two others, at Vile Parle, a Mumbai suburb.

Priyanka, Dharmendra among Phalke awardees

Priyanka, Dharmendra among Phalke awardees

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

3rd Wave Fears: India Inc trims FY22 growth outlook

3rd Wave Fears: India Inc trims FY22 growth outlook

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'While most companies were bullish before the second wave of double-digit sales growth in FY22, that may not be the case now.'

Delhi rape: Police chief quizzed again by Parl panel

Delhi rape: Police chief quizzed again by Parl panel

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Delhi police chief was on Friday quizzed for the third time by a Parliamentary panel in the student gang-rape case where he blamed shortage of personnel and patrolling vehicles for impeding policing.

System was unhappy with my acquittal: Parl attack accused

System was unhappy with my acquittal: Parl attack accused

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Alleged Samjhauta express bomber Rajendra Chaudhary has 'confessed' that it was he who fired at S A R Geelani, who was acquitted in the Parliament attack case in 2001. But Geelani alleges that Chaudhary was just a pawn and says that the system was behind it, since there were many others who were unhappy with his acquittal. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Delhi gangrape: Parl panel to meet on Dec 27

Delhi gangrape: Parl panel to meet on Dec 27

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Taking serious note of the gruesome gang-rape of a para-medic in a moving bus at Delhi, the parliamentary standing committee on home affairs has convened a meeting on December 27 to discuss the issue.

Govt not interested in allowing Parl to function: Jaitley

Govt not interested in allowing Parl to function: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Terming the insistence on a debate on Foreign Direct Investment in retail without voting as "unreasonable", Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said the government was not interested in allowing the Parliament to function.

Anti-Sikh riots: 'Genocide' petition tabled in Aus parl

Anti-Sikh riots: 'Genocide' petition tabled in Aus parl

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Twenty-eight years after the anti-Sikh riots in India, a petition has been tabled in the Australian parliament seeking to recognise the 1984 violence as "genocide".

PIX: Friends, son bid A K Hangal final goodbye

PIX: Friends, son bid A K Hangal final goodbye

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The actor, who'd worked in over 200 films, passed away at the age of 98.