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SC says farmers can hold protest, but can't blockade Delhi

SC says farmers can hold protest, but can't blockade Delhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said it would set up the committee which may include experts like P Sainath and representatives of the government and farmers' bodies to look for the resolution of the deadlock over the statutes.

When highway becomes new home for protesting farmers

When highway becomes new home for protesting farmers

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

'This is going to be our home in the near future as it is going to be a long fight'

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Here to demand what is ours: Protesting farmers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The protesting farmers dubbed the three laws as "anti-farmer" and claimed they infringe upon their basic right to sell their produce at MSP.

'Shakib's absence blessing in disguise'

'Shakib's absence blessing in disguise'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Without Shakib Bangladesh will lack the experience of as many as 151 T20Is when they begin the three-match series in Delhi on Sunday.

Covid effigies replace Ravana during subdued Dussehra celebrations

Covid effigies replace Ravana during subdued Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

As government-issued guidelines in many places banned large congregations and setting up of fairs or food stalls, the torching of effigies was restricted to very few venues than usual. The Ramleela Maidan at the iconic Red Fort where every year the Dussehra festivities are attended by dignitaries including the prime minister and the President apart from hundreds of common people, was deserted this time as the annual celebrations were cancelled.

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The weatherman has predicted rainfall throughout the day with the mercury settling at 19C.

When will India become a rule of law nation?

When will India become a rule of law nation?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The expectation is that the government will not abuse its authority and that a political party not misuse the State. What we are seeing today is the clear evidence that this is not enough, argues Aakar Patel.

'Justice has been delayed but delivered finally'

'Justice has been delayed but delivered finally'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Leaders from all political parties welcomed the conviction of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Will Congress, AAP join hands for 2019 LS poll? Talks are on, say sources

Will Congress, AAP join hands for 2019 LS poll? Talks are on, say sources

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

The bone of contention is believed to have been the number of the seats the Congress wants to contest in the national capital.

Kamal Nath, man of the match, in Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath, man of the match, in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The 72-year-old master strategist ensured that the Congress's internal conflict ended and took on the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shivraj Singh Chouhan -- the state's longest ever serving chief minister.

'Others have rights too': Shaheen Bagh mediators meet protesters

'Others have rights too': Shaheen Bagh mediators meet protesters

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Sadhana Ramachandran and Sanjay Hegde speaking to the protesters said, "The Supreme Court has upheld your right to protest. But then other citizens also have their rights and it should also be maintained."

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

"They have put these barbed wires, not us. They are not allowing people to come to Delhi. We are not the one blocking the roads. If we block roads, they ask us to vacate, but no action is taken when the same is done by these security forces," said.

'It's an opportunity for India'

'It's an opportunity for India'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

US-India Business Council President Nisha Biswal believes once the economic activity and demand resumes, India could hold the potential for diversification of supply chains and manufacturing.

Is India hiding Covid death numbers?

Is India hiding Covid death numbers?

Rediff.com14 May 2021

A person who has Covid but also has another disease can be classified as a Covid death or not. It serves the immediate purpose of the government to pretend that the official number is low because it makes it appear less incompetent and helpless than it is, points out Aakar Patel.

Why Mary Kom is an inspiration for us all

Why Mary Kom is an inspiration for us all

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The six-time world record holder's fascinating journey has lessons for all.

Kamal Nath made MP CM after day-long parleys at Rahul's residence

Kamal Nath made MP CM after day-long parleys at Rahul's residence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Nath, 72, reached Bhopal late in night to be greeted with chants of 'Jai Jai Kamal Nath' by his supporters.

Won't participate in meetings with panel: Farmers to SC

Won't participate in meetings with panel: Farmers to SC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian was informed by senior advocate Dushyant Dave and advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the farmer unions, who have been made party in the case that they had firm belief that farm laws are against their interest.

Why are people asking B V Srinivas for help?

Why are people asking B V Srinivas for help?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

B V Srinivas and his team of volunteers are able to procure and pass medical supplies, including oxygen cylinders delivery at doorsteps and securing hospital admissions for COVID patients.

IPL Preview: What CSK, Lucknow must do to win

IPL Preview: What CSK, Lucknow must do to win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

CSK, LSG seek improvement in top-order batting after opening losses

Don't fall prey to lies: Tomar in letter to farmers

Don't fall prey to lies: Tomar in letter to farmers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The minister, in an eight-page open letter to farmers, said the Modi-government was committed to their welfare and stressed that the new legislations were aimed at benefitting small and marginal farmers.

Covid doesn't stop superstars from shooting!

Covid doesn't stop superstars from shooting!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Shooting is underway for Amitabh Bachchan's Goodbye, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 and Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush among other films.

Justice must be insulated from 'disruptive factors', says outgoing CJI

Justice must be insulated from 'disruptive factors', says outgoing CJI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

At his farewell function, CJI Dipak Misra said that tears of a poor man is equal to tears of a rich man.

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

Oppn leaders meet EC, seek verification of VVPAT slips

Oppn leaders meet EC, seek verification of VVPAT slips

Rediff.com21 May 2019

They also demanded that if any discrepancy is found during VVPAT verification, 100 per cent counting of the paper slips of VVPATs of all polling stations of that particular assembly segment should be done and compared with the electronic voting machine (EVM) results.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The national capital battled weather conditions in the "red category" as the maximum temperature recorded at the Palam observatory was 46.1C,

Don't underestimate the average Indian

Don't underestimate the average Indian

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'And don't underestimate the enabling power of bribery.' 'Hark back to demonetisation.' 'All of the cash did come back.' 'The same thing will happen with the alphabet soup of the NRC, NPR and CAA except that this exercise will deal in documents, not cash.' 'Bribes will be paid.' 'Documents will be magically generated,' points out Devangshu Datta.

'The government says what we do is fine and everybody must accept it'

'The government says what we do is fine and everybody must accept it'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

'They don't want anybody to stand up and support the vulnerable sections of society who may be targeted.'

Naidu steps up efforts for 3rd Front, meets opposition leaders

Naidu steps up efforts for 3rd Front, meets opposition leaders

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Naidu met Congress president Rahul Gandhi and discussed with him the possibilities of all opposition parties uniting and forging a joint opposition alliance.

Shah Rukh, Tabu, Taapsee cheer Ayushmann

Shah Rukh, Tabu, Taapsee cheer Ayushmann

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Article 15 releases on June 28.

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Protests were held outside the Uttar Pradesh Bhawan, Rajghat, India Gate, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Assam Bhawan and Delhi University where people voiced their opposition to the controversial changes introduced in the law.

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB says may seek review

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB says may seek review

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Sources in the prominent Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind said it was not in favour of filing a review petition and wants the matter to end.

Lalu alleges 'political conspiracy' after being discharged from AIIMS

Lalu alleges 'political conspiracy' after being discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Supporters of Yadav created ruckus in the hospital premises protesting the decision.

Swati Maliwal ends fast; terms ordinance a 'historic' victory

Swati Maliwal ends fast; terms ordinance a 'historic' victory

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The DCW chief had been demanding death penalty for rape of minors and setting up of fast-track courts across the country to try rape cases, along with other demands.

'Today, the Congress is hollow'

'Today, the Congress is hollow'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Two years ago I told Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi that we have traitors in the Congress.'

The One and Only Mary Kom

The One and Only Mary Kom

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'I am actually quicker now than before,' Boxing legend Mary Kom tells Pavan Lall.

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Coronavirus may push 400m Indians into poverty: UN report

Coronavirus may push 400m Indians into poverty: UN report

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"Workers and businesses are facing catastrophe, in both developed and developing economies. We have to move fast, decisively, and together. The right, urgent, measures, could make the difference between survival and collapse," ILO Director-General Guy Ryder said on Tuesday. Worldwide, two billion people work in the informal sector (mostly in emerging and developing economies) and are particularly at risk, the report said, adding that the COVID-19 crisis is already affecting tens of millions of informal workers. "In India, Nigeria and Brazil, the number of workers in the informal economy affected by the lockdown and other containment measures is substantial," ILO said.

COVID-19: Kejriwal orders FIR against Nizamuddin maulana

COVID-19: Kejriwal orders FIR against Nizamuddin maulana

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Over 2,000 delegates, including from Indonesia and Malaysia, attended the Tabligh-e-Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin West from March 1-15, officials said as the south Delhi neighbourhood was virtually sealed following fears that some people may have contracted COVID-19.

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The decision was taken to prevent crowding at shops and marketplaces amid the lockdown to contain the coronaviruspandemic, a statement from Thackeray's office said.