News for 'Political Affairs Committee'

Xi Plays Tibet Card, Appoints Hardliner

Xi Plays Tibet Card, Appoints Hardliner

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Wang Junzheng, Tibet's new Communist party boss, is on a number of sanctions lists by the US, Britain, the EU and Canada, for his tough role in Xinjiang, aimed at China's Uyghur ethnic minority, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert.

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

'Pulwama played role in Azhar's listing as terrorist'

'Pulwama played role in Azhar's listing as terrorist'

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Asked whether India offered something to China for Azhar's listing, he asserted that India doesn't negotiate on matters related to national security. "Our objective was to ensure designation of Masood Azhar as global terrorist," he said.

House passes anti-Pak measure, ignores White House objection

House passes anti-Pak measure, ignores White House objection

Rediff.com20 May 2016

As a result, as per the House version of the Bill, the Obama administration must certify that Pakistan has met before releasing $450 million in aid.

Govt drops plan to recall parliament to pass GST

Govt drops plan to recall parliament to pass GST

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The government has given up plans to reconvene a parliament session to secure approval for a common goods and services tax.

Cong prez polls: Rahul won't do backseat driving, says Jairam

Cong prez polls: Rahul won't do backseat driving, says Jairam

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

A party without a 'high command' would be 'anarchy,' he said.

Bengal violence: Group claims 7,000 women molested, govt vows action

Bengal violence: Group claims 7,000 women molested, govt vows action

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The Centre on Tuesday promised to take action on the report of a fact-finding team which claimed that there were 15,000 incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal in which 25 people were killed and 7,000 women were molested.

'US has allowed Indian relationship to weaken, lose punch'

'US has allowed Indian relationship to weaken, lose punch'

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Former US Ambassador to India David Mulford, who served for five years in Delhi during the George W Bush administration, has sated that Washington should apologised publicly for the way former New York Indian Consul General Devyani Khobragade was strip and cavity searched last December following her arrest for alleged exploitation of her maid.

Advani, Swaraj pay homage to Sheila Dikshit

Advani, Swaraj pay homage to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Dikshit, 81, passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in New Delhi due to cardiac arrest.

Nepal parliament set to clear new map amid dispute with India

Nepal parliament set to clear new map amid dispute with India

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Nepal recently released the revised political and administrative map of the country laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura.

Tharoor's House panel on I-T meets cyber experts

Tharoor's House panel on I-T meets cyber experts

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

People familiar with the proceedings said independent cybersecurity experts from a private consulting firm, technology lawyers, government officials and WhatsApp representatives were asked questions about the Pegasus spyware and the larger issues surrounding surveillance, hacking and remedial measures.

KCR's Delhi agenda: Thanksgiving, and backing Food Security Bill

KCR's Delhi agenda: Thanksgiving, and backing Food Security Bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Telangana Rashtriya Samithi chief K Chandrasekara Rao is on his way to Delhi, where he will reportedly meet the Congress top brass and urge them to pass a bill approving the creation of Telangana as soon as possible.

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls: Prestige Battle Between Shiv Sena, BJP

Maharashtra Rajya Sabha Polls: Prestige Battle Between Shiv Sena, BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Even though MLAs are required to show their ballot to respective party whips before casting their vote, all parties have ensured their MLAs are housed in five star hotels closer to the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha where voting will take place on June 10.

'Kejriwal has become larger than the party now, but it won't last'

'Kejriwal has become larger than the party now, but it won't last'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

'I think the AAP is still in transition from being a movement to a political party so there is a mix of people who form the party. So there is somewhat of a overlapping and commonality of purpose.' 'Look at the way the government and party is functioning, not a single woman minister in the cabinet, or no woman member in the political affairs committee, it is all very tactical now.' 'After the 'sting' I decided to step back. I realised that my moral basis has been questioned by Kejriwal, it is truly despicable. He is around 15 years younger to me, I was aghast by his words.' AAP 'rebel' Prof Anand Kumar speaks of what went wrong with the party in the last few days in this interview with Upasna Pandey.

Home ministry issues notice to Alapan Bandyopadhyay under Disaster Management Act

Home ministry issues notice to Alapan Bandyopadhyay under Disaster Management Act

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

A home ministry official said the notice was served on Bandyopadhyay hours before his retirement on Monday for refusing to comply with the Central government direction, which he said constituted a violation of section 51-B of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'The Democrats have stacked the deck against President Trump and the Republicans. They have leaked out everything,' Trump said in a series of tweet.

Job alert: Parliament may soon hire students as interns

Job alert: Parliament may soon hire students as interns

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Taking a leaf from the US, Canada and the UK, where students and research scholars get to work with Parliamentary panels, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan is pushing for induction of interns in the Parliamentary standing committees.

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Moments

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Moments

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

From sharing medals to defections to gestures on the medals podium to punching horses, the Tokyo Olympics had it all.

Oil Min hints at deregulation of diesel rates

Oil Min hints at deregulation of diesel rates

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Under-recovery or the gap between retail selling price and the cost of import, this month dipped to an all-time low of 8 paise a litre, helped by the monthly increases and softening in international oil rates.

What makes Eric Garcetti the right pick as US envoy

What makes Eric Garcetti the right pick as US envoy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

He has Biden's ear and because of the past relationship, Biden will actually listen to him, unlike some past residents of Roosevelt House.

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

9 standing ovations and a sea of applause: How Modi was received at the Capitol

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his over four-hour visit to the US Capitol established a personal rapport with top lawmakers and seems to have won over his critics.

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Manmohan Singh named member of Parliamentary panel on Finance

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is hailed as the architect of economic reforms in the country, is a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, it was announced on Tuesday.

Bharti skips DCW appearance amid high drama, goes kite flying

Bharti skips DCW appearance amid high drama, goes kite flying

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

High drama was witnessed on Friday at the Delhi Commission of Women as controversial Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Friday failed to appear before it in the case relating to the midnight raid against an alleged drug and prostitution ring and instead attended a kite flying festival.

'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.'

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra dies at 78

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra dies at 78

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sources at the private hospital where Mitra was admitted to said he died due to heart and age-related ailments.

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Norway nabbed the first gold medal of the Winter Games on Saturday

Ladakh Standoff: Govt, Opposition consensus essential

Ladakh Standoff: Govt, Opposition consensus essential

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'A firm national resolve can only deter and defeat the nefarious designs of the adversary,' notes Rup Narayan Das.

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi.

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'The people of Gujarat are fed up with the BJP.'

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

British politicians voice support for agitating farmers in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.

Congress's ek teer aur multiple nishan in Punjab

Congress's ek teer aur multiple nishan in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

With Charanjit Channi's selection as Punjab CM, the Congress has got its opponents thinking seriously about their next move, notes Sanjeev Nayyar.

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'The Himmatsinghji Report is still 'missing'.' 'It is a great loss for the knowledge of India's borders.' 'It would have an immense value at a time China is bound to shift its attention to other border fronts in the Himalayas,' notes Claude Arpi.

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

In Ahmed Patel, Cong loses its key strategist, troubleshooter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The 71-year-old remained Sonia Gandhi's most trusted lieutenant for most of her tenure as the longest serving Congress president, standing by her side through sun and shade.

AAP to go to people on govt formation issue, decision on Monday

AAP to go to people on govt formation issue, decision on Monday

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Keeping the suspense on, Aam Admi Party on Tuesday said it will go to people of Delhi to elicit their views on forming a government with support from Congress and make the decision public on Monday.

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Manmohan Singh said Narasimha Rao can truly be called father of economic reforms in India.

TMC MP who tore IT minister's papers suspended from RS

TMC MP who tore IT minister's papers suspended from RS

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Soon after the obituary references and laying of papers, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan moved a motion for Shantanu Sen's suspension. The TMC member had snatched papers from Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and tore those in the House on Thursday. The motion was passed by a voice vote and Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu asked Sen to leave the House.

No legislative business likely in RS during budget session's first half

No legislative business likely in RS during budget session's first half

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government told an all-party meeting Monday that it does not intend to bring any legislative business in Rajya Sabha during the first part of the Budget Session which is till February 11, sources said.

With RS nod, Parliament passes bill favouring L-G over CM

With RS nod, Parliament passes bill favouring L-G over CM

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the bill giving primacy to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (L-G) over the elected government after high drama in the House that saw uproar by the opposition and a walkout by MPs of parties like the BJD, SP, Congress and the YSRC.

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

A state-run university in Tamil Nadu has removed noted writer Arundhati Roy's Walking with the Comrades, book from the syllabus of MA English course following complaints, including from Rashtriya Sawayamsevak Sangh affiliate Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad that it glorified the ultras and was anti-national in content.

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The statement of Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral John Aquilino on Wednesday came ahead of the 15th round of high-level military talks between India and China on March 11.