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SC gives another chance for mediation in Ayodhya case, names 3-member panel

SC gives another chance for mediation in Ayodhya case, names 3-member panel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The bench directed that the mediation will be held at Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh and the process should start within a week from Friday.

No alternative to MSP and repealing farm laws: Farmers

No alternative to MSP and repealing farm laws: Farmers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, are protesting at various borders of the national capital for more than a month against the laws and are demanding that these be repealed.

No New Year celebrations until govt accepts our demands: Farmers

No New Year celebrations until govt accepts our demands: Farmers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'If the government wants to see our strength, we will show them'

Attempt to 'divide and mislead': Farmers on PM's speech

Attempt to 'divide and mislead': Farmers on PM's speech

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders said unions do not allow any political party to use their stage and accused the government of diverting the issue.

When anti-CAA protesters resorted to 'Gandhigiri'

When anti-CAA protesters resorted to 'Gandhigiri'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi said the police can baton charge them as much as they want, but their message is "love in return for hatred".

'Had Shashi won, Congress would have gained'

'Had Shashi won, Congress would have gained'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

'I would like to see Kharge include Shashi in the Congress Working Committee.' 'The other alternative is that the Congress will marginalise him.'

Only BJP leaders, their 'billionaire friends' safe in India: Priyanka

Only BJP leaders, their 'billionaire friends' safe in India: Priyanka

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

People may belong to any caste and religion, they are not safe, the Congress leader alleged.

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Police had sought an extension of Zubair's custody by five days.

Tharoor lost Cong prez poll but score many political points

Tharoor lost Cong prez poll but score many political points

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Amid questions over his future, many political observers believe he has enhanced his political stature.

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 17,656, toll at 559

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 17,656, toll at 559

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state.

32 new deaths take COVID-19 toll to 452; cases 13,835

32 new deaths take COVID-19 toll to 452; cases 13,835

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Of the total 452 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 194 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 57, Gujarat and Delhi at 38 each and Telengana 18.

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On the first working day after the unprecedented presser on Friday, tt was business back to normal on Monday

Migrant workers are not welcome in their villages

Migrant workers are not welcome in their villages

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Some villages in Bihar have gone into lockdown, refusing entry of people even from neighbouring areas, to curb the spread of infection.

Focussing on cricket now, not pollution: Mahmudullah

Focussing on cricket now, not pollution: Mahmudullah

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The captain said Bangladesh has been playing some really good cricket, running the bog teams close but it's time that they 'cross the line'.

Delhi chokes with 'very poor' air quality again

Delhi chokes with 'very poor' air quality again

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The city's overall air quality index stood at 306 on Friday.

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Hundreds of migrant workers from Delhi, Haryana and even Punjab reached Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan area after taking arduous treks of many kilometers on foot to take buses to their respective native places

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Covid India toll rises to 16, total cases 694; 80 new cases on Thu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Union health ministry officials also said India was at the second stage as there is still no 'hard evidence' to say that there has been community transmission of the fast-spreading coronavirus, remarks which may provide anxious citizens with much needed assurance and hope.

How political leaders reacted to AAP's win

How political leaders reacted to AAP's win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Riding on its development agenda, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party was on Tuesday set for a resounding victory in the Delhi assembly elections to retain power for a third term. Here's how leaders reacted to the impending victory.

Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Chidambaram spends 1st day in Tihar reading scriptures

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The Congress leader was brought to the jail on Thursday evening and he has got no special facilities, except a separate cell and a Western toilet as specified by the court, prison officials said. Like other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The violence-affected areas witnessed several rounds of stone-pelting from pro and anti-CAA protesters. At least 11 police personnel, including DCP Shahdara and ACP (Gokalpuri) were injured. 2 CRPF personnel were also injured. All private and government schools in Northeast Delhi district will remain closed on Tuesday.

Did Sena, NCP approach Cong in 2014 for alliance?

Did Sena, NCP approach Cong in 2014 for alliance?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Prithviraj Chavan's statement has created another controversy for the ruling alliance in Maharashtra.

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The national capital is expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall with some isolated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

On his last day, Justice Chelameswar shares dais with CJI

On his last day, Justice Chelameswar shares dais with CJI

Rediff.com18 May 2018

It is the custom in the top court that a retiring judge, on his last day, is given the honour of sitting with the CJI in the majestic Court no 1.

India's COVID-19 positivity rate drops from 10.03% to 7.72%

India's COVID-19 positivity rate drops from 10.03% to 7.72%

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The average daily recovered cases are now more than 55,000 and active cases are just 25 per cent of the total COVID cases.

Suleman Usman Bakery Case: And the TRIAL goes on...

Suleman Usman Bakery Case: And the TRIAL goes on...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The hearing relates to a 1993 raid on a Mumbai bakery, which left 8 unarmed Muslims dead, none of whom had a criminal record. Justice Srikrishna had described the incident as 'not becoming of the police force of any civilised, democratic State.'

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

'Satyamev Jayate, BJP ka khel khatm': Sena-NCP-Cong welcome SC order

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'It's heartening that the Maharashtra Verdict came on the #ConstitutionDay, a Tribute to Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar'

Govt, Oppn to hold 15 hr discussion on farmers' issues

Govt, Oppn to hold 15 hr discussion on farmers' issues

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

This comes after the government and opposition parties said a consensus has been reached to extend the duration of the allotted time on the discussion on a Motion Thanking the President for his Address to the Joint Sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajaya Sabha at the beginning of the Budget Session, from the currently allocated 10 hours to 15 hours.

Only 5,000-8,000 people allowed to attend R-Day parade

Only 5,000-8,000 people allowed to attend R-Day parade

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Only double vaccinated adults and children above the age of 15 who have taken at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to enter, they said, adding children below 15 years will not be permitted to attend the event.

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Earlier, board's counsel Zafaryab Jilani had said that he is not satisfied with the verdict.

Justice Gogoi's competence is unquestioned

Justice Gogoi's competence is unquestioned

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Who is the judge next in line to be Chief Justice of India? M J Antony tells us about Justice Gogoi who has put 'discharging a debt to the nation' above the prospect of being the next CJI.

Sumit, Sarjubala assured medals, Shiva in quarters

Sumit, Sarjubala assured medals, Shiva in quarters

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Asian silver-medallist Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and World silver-medallist Sarjubala Devi (51kg) are among four Indian boxers assured of medals after scoring facile victories in the inaugural India Open, for men and women, in Delhi on Monday.

Delhi commences COVID-19 rapid antigen tests

Delhi commences COVID-19 rapid antigen tests

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

In a tweet, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, "7,040 people underwent rapid-antigen test at 193 centres across Delhi. Of this, 456 people have been found positive."

Missing Delhi elephant, found after 2 months

Missing Delhi elephant, found after 2 months

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The elephant, Laxmi, was traced to Yamuna Khadar area. Its mahout, Saddam, has been arrested

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

'Government needs to resolve farmers' issue, not Supreme Court'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The AIKS, a key member of the "Samyukta Kisan Morcha" that is spearheading the "Dilli Chalo" agitation against the three farm laws, asserted that no farmer organisation approached the court in the first place and asked for its intervention in the matter.

It's Royals batsmen vs Chennai's spinners

It's Royals batsmen vs Chennai's spinners

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

It will interesting to see how the pitch behaves on Sunday.

AAP to go solo in UP, contest all 403 seats

AAP to go solo in UP, contest all 403 seats

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"Our party is stronger than the Congress in the state. While the Congress won 40 seats in panchayat polls, we scored a victory in 83 panchayats. AAP got over 40 lakh votes in these polls, where 1600 party candidates contested," Singh, AAP's UP in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said.

'India has controlled COVID-19 deaths by clamping lockdown'

'India has controlled COVID-19 deaths by clamping lockdown'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

"A recent Columbia University study that supports that death is prevented by earlier lockdowns bears the fact that Narendra Modi's government has done an excellent job in clamping lockdown," Tennessee-based Dr Indranill Basu Ray said in a statement.

Elderly farmers determined to keep up the fight

Elderly farmers determined to keep up the fight

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Come ill-health, physical discomfort or family occasions, the men keep up the cheer and ensure their physical limitations don't cloud their optimism and their will to win the fight.

Privatisation against national interest: RSS-backed union

Privatisation against national interest: RSS-backed union

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The government was going in the "wrong direction" and it was "highly condemnable" that it did not discuss the proposed changes with trade unions and other stakeholders, says BMS, trade union arm of the RSS.

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Do Modi-Shah understand Punjab politics?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Sikhs love a good fight, and that's what the Modi government has given them.