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Kejriwal says sorry, deputies target Modi

Kejriwal says sorry, deputies target Modi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Kejriwal claimed that AAP workers were first attacked by BJP supporters. Some of the agitated AAP workers had responded by pelting "two or three stones", he told media persons in Bhuj.

Jagan stages dharna for United AP in Delhi; courts arrest

Jagan stages dharna for United AP in Delhi; courts arrest

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Taking his fight against division of Andhra Pradesh to the national capital, YSR Congress Party chief Jaganmohan Reddy on Monday staged a protest and courted arrest, while accusing the Congress of engineering the pepper spray episode in Parliament.

Why Short-Sellers Like Hindenburg Matter

Why Short-Sellers Like Hindenburg Matter

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Strange souls see a research report on an Indian conglomerate as part of a vast conspiracy to Keep India Down. There is only one possible response to this: Grow up. Nobody in the West cares enough about India or Adani to put all the effort into creating a giant conspiracy that links together BBC documentaries and short-sellers, points out Mihir S Sharma.

UK announces 'first round of sanctions' against 5 Russian banks, 3 businessmen

UK announces 'first round of sanctions' against 5 Russian banks, 3 businessmen

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The United Kingdom government on Tuesday imposed tough sanctions against five Russian banks and three super-rich oligarchs from the country over President Vladimir Putin's aggressive action on the Ukraine border.

PSBs lost Rs 2.85 lakh cr due to loan default of 13 firms

PSBs lost Rs 2.85 lakh cr due to loan default of 13 firms

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Public sector banks have lost nearly Rs 2.85 lakh crore on account of loan dues of 13 corporates even as the banks are used to bail out ailing financial institutions such as Yes Bank and IL&FS, United Forum of Bank Unions alleged on Monday. In a press release, UFBU's convener B Rambabu said the organisation calls for a two-day all India bank strike on December 16 and 17 protesting against Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 and opposing the Centre's alleged move to privatise PSBs. According to the statistics given by the UFBU, the 13 corporates' outstanding dues were at Rs 486,800 crore and it was resolved at Rs 161,820 crore resulting in a loss of Rs 284,980 crore.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

Ex-BJP ally Lone threatens with stir if non-locals added to J-K voter list

Ex-BJP ally Lone threatens with stir if non-locals added to J-K voter list

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The National Conference called the meeting after remarks related to the addition of voters in the revised rolls by the Union Territory's chief electoral officer Hirdesh Kumar raised hackles of the regional parties.

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

PM spreading fear and hatred: Rahul Gandhi at mega Congress rally

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of weakening the country by spreading fear and hatred, and said only the Congress can unite the country and take it to the path of progress.

Kanhaiya 'attacked' during march

Kanhaiya 'attacked' during march

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Four persons allegedly tried to attack Kanhaiya Kumar in separate instances during a march here led by him demanding release of the Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya.

UEFA turn down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich

UEFA turn down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

In a statement, UEFA suggested alternative dates for the gesture during the tournament.

Nepal's apex court orders appointment of Deuba as PM, reinstates house

Nepal's apex court orders appointment of Deuba as PM, reinstates house

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

A five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana issued the verdict stating that President Bhandari's decision to dissolve the lower house upon a recommendation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was an unconstitutional act, delivering a major blow to the veteran Communist leader who was preparing for snap polls.

Rs 11 lakh bounty on Kanhaiya; cops yet to make arrests, fingers point to ABVP

Rs 11 lakh bounty on Kanhaiya; cops yet to make arrests, fingers point to ABVP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Delhi Police have registered a case in connection with posters announcing a "reward" of Rs 11 lakh for anyone who "shoots down" JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar.

Celebrations on campus as Kanhaiya reaches JNU after release

Celebrations on campus as Kanhaiya reaches JNU after release

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, whose arrest on charges of sedition three weeks back had triggered a massive outcry, was on Thursday released from Tihar jail amid celebrations by his supporters.

Denied nod in Delhi, Cong shifts anti-inflation rally to Jaipur

Denied nod in Delhi, Cong shifts anti-inflation rally to Jaipur

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Congress has decided to hold its public rally against inflation in Jaipur on December 12 after the Delhi Police denied it permission to host the rally in the national capital.

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

He is the first British prime minister to visit Gujarat.

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Protesters storm Lanka president's home, swim in Rajapaksa's pool

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The President had been moved out of his residence on Friday, in anticipation of Saturday's protests.

'Tell me your criticism': Modi hosts open house sessions with BJP MPs

'Tell me your criticism': Modi hosts open house sessions with BJP MPs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started holding interactive sessions with his party MPs at which he wants them to open up. R Rajagopalan/Rediff.com reports on an unusual political exercise.

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak rushed to the side of a television host after she fainted live on air during a UK prime ministerial election debate, which was cancelled mid-way through.

Queen's coffin lying-in-state after final journey from Buckingham Palace

Queen's coffin lying-in-state after final journey from Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Members of the public began filing past at 5pm local time and will have until 6.30am on the day of the funeral, by which time several thousands are expected to have queued for hours to pay their respects to the Queen.

'People of Ladakh feel betrayed'

'People of Ladakh feel betrayed'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'The Government of India should start a dialogue with the people of Ladakh, but the trouble is they are not willing to listen to our grievances.'

Opposition delegation meets President, seeks repeal of farm laws

Opposition delegation meets President, seeks repeal of farm laws

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

A delegation of opposition parties including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar and Left leaders on Wednesday met President Ram Nath Kovind seeking repeal of the three farm laws against which thousands of farmers have been protesting on various borders of the national capital.

Modi's khaas dost Johnson set India-UK ties on comprehensive course

Modi's khaas dost Johnson set India-UK ties on comprehensive course

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

His visit to India followed a few cancelled plans since he took office in July 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic crisis, with the two leaders holding several virtual talks and eventually meeting in person on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow last November.

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Leaders from across parties condemned BJP vice president Dayashankar Singh for comparing the BSP chief to a sex worker.

Lanka may run out of fuel by April end; India's credit exhausting rapidly

Lanka may run out of fuel by April end; India's credit exhausting rapidly

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from the UK in 1948.

Minorities, women under constant attack: Sonia slams Modi govt

Minorities, women under constant attack: Sonia slams Modi govt

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Gandhi claimed that authoritarian tendencies are becoming clearer, with the erosion of fundamental rights being accompanied by a narrow imposition of conformity and obedience from dutiful citizens. voters polarised for electoral gains

Caste a factor in Agnipath recruitment, allege Varun, Oppn; govt rejects

Caste a factor in Agnipath recruitment, allege Varun, Oppn; govt rejects

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday alleged that the Indian Army was using caste as a factor for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme, drawing a swift rebuttal from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who rejected the charge as a "rumour".

After Mahinda's exit, Gotabaya talks to dissidents to end impasse

After Mahinda's exit, Gotabaya talks to dissidents to end impasse

Rediff.com11 May 2022

After nearly two days of political deadlock, the stakeholders are engaged in prolonged talks to try and appoint a successor to Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the 'instigators of violence' to get away and said they should act as per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

'China is a backstabber'

'China is a backstabber'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Is China's intention not clear?' 'Do we still think that if we are nice to China, it will be good to us?'

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Shehbaz Sharif sworn-in as Pak PM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Shehbaz, the younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, received 174 votes -- two more than the simple majority of 172.

Racist comment row: Cong workers stage protest against Giriraj

Racist comment row: Cong workers stage protest against Giriraj

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Congress on Thursday took to the streets demanding the sacking of Union Minister Giriraj Singh for his controversial remarks against Sonia Gandhi.

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Addressing a virtual Downing Street press conference, Boris Johnson acknowledged the divided views on lifting all lockdown restrictions to declare that his update does not imply that the pandemic "is over".

Woman hurls flowerpot at PM Modi's convoy route

Woman hurls flowerpot at PM Modi's convoy route

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The woman identified as Neena Rawal, a resident of Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh, was detained and questioned at the Parliament Street police station before she was taken for a medical check-up.

Boris Johnson takes charge as UK PM with 'no ifs or buts' Brexit promise

Boris Johnson takes charge as UK PM with 'no ifs or buts' Brexit promise

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Johnson becomes the 14th Prime Minister to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, the 55th to hold the post of British PM and the third in fairly quick succession since Britain voted to leave the EU in June 2016 - following on from David Cameron and Theresa May.

Gujarat/Himachal's 2024 Message For Modi

Gujarat/Himachal's 2024 Message For Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The message for 2024 is that the man on the street is not going to be euphoric if the G-20 crowns Modi as king-emperor for 2023, or if India sends its first man to space just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Even a 'temple consecration' in Ayodhya, or a Uniform Civil Code, or both of them together, may not have enough electoral purchase if fuel and commodity prices are not rolled back, and money-in-the-pocket does not fatten, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

UPSC row: Student activists protest outside Rajnath's house

UPSC row: Student activists protest outside Rajnath's house

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Scores of National Students' Union Of India activists on Saturday staged a protest outside the residence of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, demanding scrapping of Civil Services Aptitude Test.

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak, the former UK chancellor of the exchequer, on Friday formally launched his leadership bid to succeed Boris Johnson as the new Conservative Party leader and future British prime minister.

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Another students' march in Delhi, but this wasn't just about free speech

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

A students' march against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Saturday featured issues beyond free speech, with "simmering discontent" against the Narendra Modi government finding expression through colours, posters and poetry.

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

TMC MP writes to Mark Zuckerberg, raises issue of Facebook's alleged bias towards the BJP.

Journey of Sensex: From 1,000 to 60,000 in over 31 years

Journey of Sensex: From 1,000 to 60,000 in over 31 years

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

From hitting the 1,000-mark on July 25, 1990 to reaching the 60,000-mark for the first time on Friday, it has been a historic and memorable journey for the benchmark index Sensex. It has taken a little over 31 years for the Sensex to traverse from 1,000 level to the famed 60,000 level now. Over the years, the frontline index has climbed several record levels. The index had reached the 10,000-mark for the first time on February 6, 2006.