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UK PM eyes general election after pausing Brexit Bill

UK PM eyes general election after pausing Brexit Bill

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

We now face further uncertainty, Johnson told the House of Commons after the final of 2 important votes.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Keeping its financial interests in mind, China wants no enmity with the Nepalese government.'

Chirag's uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, elected as new LJP chief

Chirag's uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, elected as new LJP chief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Rebel Lok Janshakti Party MP Pashupati Kumar Paras appeared to have scored a point on Thursday when he was unanimously elected as the new national president even as the faction headed by his cornered nephew Chirag Paswan dug in its heels and vowed to teach the 'traitors' a lesson.

Delhi House panel to send 'final notice' to FB over bias charge

Delhi House panel to send 'final notice' to FB over bias charge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The panel had issued a notice to Facebook India vice president and managing director Ajit Mohan last week, asking him to appear before it on September 15 in connection with complaints about the social media giant's alleged deliberate inaction to curb hateful content in the country.

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

People, carrying "Not In My Name" placards and forming human chains, protested across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa and Kerala.

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

India is worried about Pakistan getting the Taliban to ignite trouble in Kashmir, observes Ramesh Menon.

BJP MLA blames Sonia, Rahul for violence during tractor parade, Cong hits back

BJP MLA blames Sonia, Rahul for violence during tractor parade, Cong hits back

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Asking the party leadership to take strict action against those involved, Surendra Singh alleged, "There is foreign hand behind the violence. The incident had taken place on directions of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Congress leaders not expressing any regret over the incident proves that."

British MPs finally approve Brexit deal

British MPs finally approve Brexit deal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The bill will now go to the House of Lords on Monday for voting before royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II to become law.

BJP's changed stance on NRC tactical retreat: Prashant Kishor

BJP's changed stance on NRC tactical retreat: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The JD-U leader said that the change in stance was prompted by country-wide agitations. He also said that the govt would with for a favourable SC verdict on CAA.

BJP, Opposition spar in Parliament over conversion drive

BJP, Opposition spar in Parliament over conversion drive

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The issue of conversion of some Muslims in Agra rocked the Lok Sabha for the second day on Thursday with opposition members creating uproar and demanding immediate discussion on the matter, which they said could have grave consequences like causing riots.

UK PM loses majority in House as MP defects

UK PM loses majority in House as MP defects

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

If rebel MPs from his own Tory party and Opposition benches succeed in uniting and seeing the motion through, it would force Johnson's hand on seeking an extension to the Brexit deadline from the EU at least until January 31, 2020, in the event that no withdrawal agreement is agreed between both sides by the middle of October.

Nagaland 'tense but calm', state cabinet seeks repeal of AFSPA

Nagaland 'tense but calm', state cabinet seeks repeal of AFSPA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Demand for repeal of the act found echoes in the nation's Parliament with National People's Party (NPP) MP Agatha Sangma, a former Minister in the United Progressive Alliance government, terming the act as 'the elephant in the room which (needs to) be addressed' and seeking the 'draconian' Act be repealed.

Narendra Modi is not Donald Trump

Narendra Modi is not Donald Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The danger to India's democracy is coming from recourse to mobocracy encouraged by the anti-Modi gang, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

There is disquiet and discomfort in the citizenry that can be touched and felt. No one is talking, but then, the Indian voter has not talked much -- with the conviction that all that goes up has to come down, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter asking for Brexit delay

Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter asking for Brexit delay

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The UK PM was bound by law to issue a letter seeking a delay to Brexit after MPs voted in a historic Super Saturday Parliament session to delay voting on his motion on a new Brexit deal.

FB row: Tharoor, BJP MP seek privilege notices against each other

FB row: Tharoor, BJP MP seek privilege notices against each other

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In his letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Tharoor took strong objection to Dubey's remarks on Twitter that 'the Chairman of Standing Committee does not have the authority to do anything without discussion of the agenda with its members'.

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

This was the one Budget that required radical departures on all these fronts, when it had none, asserts, Shreekant Sambrani.

EU agrees to delay Brexit till May 22

EU agrees to delay Brexit till May 22

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

If the agreement, already defeated twice over the controversial Irish backstop clause, fails to clear the UK Parliament for a third time, the EU has set April 12 as the deadline for Britain to make up its mind on the next move.

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said his party had anticipated such an action against its leader Malik as he 'speaks openly'.

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'India has given assistance that we required, otherwise we would not have been able to survive this far.'

'Modi will definitely pull a rabbit out of his hat'

'Modi will definitely pull a rabbit out of his hat'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'Cultural nationalism or the victim card that you play is okay when people are well fed.' 'But if you are not well fed, then it puts a question mark (on your leadership).'

Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor, hails overwhelming mandate

Sadiq Khan wins second term as London Mayor, hails overwhelming mandate

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The Pakistani-origin former Labour member of Parliament was the first Muslim mayor of a European capital city when he was first elected in 2016. The mayoral poll was due last year but was postponed by a year at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

Has BJP bungled in Kashmir?

Has BJP bungled in Kashmir?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If the National Conference and PDP make handsome electoral gains in the valley and call for the restoration of the former state's lost status, how will the rulers in Delhi respond?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The government had already indicated that it would pull its own motion on Johnson's "great new deal" and move it to next week if MPs were to back the delay amendment, introduced as an insurance policy against a default no-deal crash-out by the month-end deadline.

When will Modi announce a Caste Census?

When will Modi announce a Caste Census?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The caste census has already become a hot-button issue. Unless settled earlier, it will echo loudly in the coming assembly elections and eventually in the 2024 parliamentary poll, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

For the entire UPA regime, from 2005-06 to 2013-14, the average annual farm growth according to the GDP back series data is 3.8 per cent, which too is higher than the first four years of the NDA, though these two periods aren't comparable because one spans nine years and the other four.

UK PM to push again in 4th bid for Dec 12 snap poll

UK PM to push again in 4th bid for Dec 12 snap poll

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Johnson has set his hopes for getting his snap poll bill through the Commons threshold. His latest attempt may just succeed after the Opposition Labour Party said it would back an early election in December.

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

What I Saw When The Kashmiri Pandits Fled in 1990

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Threats were often communicated to Pandit homes through notes tied to stones chucked through a window, or a notice pasted on a wall. Those sometimes came from neighbours eyeing that Pandit family's property. Those threats often worked in the atmosphere of terror during that awful season of vacuous exercise of State authority, writes David Devadas, longtime Kashmir watcher and author of two books on the Valley.

Protests enter 8th day; farmers to meet agriculture minister

Protests enter 8th day; farmers to meet agriculture minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday, said the spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union.

BSE: Top losers and gainers

BSE: Top losers and gainers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The S&P BSE Sensex ended 274 points to trade at 25,036.

EU Withdrawal Bill officially becomes law to make way for Brexit

EU Withdrawal Bill officially becomes law to make way for Brexit

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told MPs that the bill had received Royal Assent, which involves Queen Elizabeth II's final approval required to make it an Act of Parliament.

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

She had faced criticism over the existence of UK Home Office deportation targets and her knowledge of them.

Beef goes off Kerala House menu after Delhi cops rush on Hindu Sena's 'tip'

Beef goes off Kerala House menu after Delhi cops rush on Hindu Sena's 'tip'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

For once, politicians in Kerala cutting across party lines are standing together. The issue? The storming of the Kerala House in New Delhi by over a dozen policemen after a fringe right-wing outfit tipped them off about the house canteen serving a dish made of cow meat.

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday wished continued success for his country in its post-Brexit future as he left the Downing Street to meet Queen Elizabeth II to tender his resignation.

Euro 2020: Germany turns rainbow-coloured

Euro 2020: Germany turns rainbow-coloured

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Fans carried rainbow flags to show their support for LGBTQ rights.

Oppn urges Prez not to sign 'unconstitutionally' passed farm bills

Oppn urges Prez not to sign 'unconstitutionally' passed farm bills

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

In a meeting with the President on behalf of these 18 non-National Democratic Alliance parties, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said he has requested the President to return the bills, and only give his assent after they have been passed after following proper rules and procedures.

Putin Offers Ukraine an Olive Branch

Putin Offers Ukraine an Olive Branch

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's main gain will be that in geopolitical terms, Ukraine regains its sovereignty and ceases to be a de facto American colony, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Won't sign death warrant of farmers: Cong in RS on farm bills

Won't sign death warrant of farmers: Cong in RS on farm bills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rajya Sabha took up the discussion on The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill that have already been passed by Lok Sabha.

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Is India ready to Legalize LGBTQ+ Marriage?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A fascinating glimpse from Somak Ghoshal's 10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With Dignity.