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SKM announces daily tractor march to Parliament during winter session

SKM announces daily tractor march to Parliament during winter session

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

To observe one year of the movement against the Centre's three agri laws, 500 farmers will participate in a peaceful tractor march to Parliament every day during winter session starting November 29, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha said on Tuesday.

FIR against Tharoor, Rajdeep and others in Bhopal too

FIR against Tharoor, Rajdeep and others in Bhopal too

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Madhya Pradesh police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists over their 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally in Delhi, an official said on Friday.

Tharoor, Rajdeep, 5 others booked for sedition, insulting religion

Tharoor, Rajdeep, 5 others booked for sedition, insulting religion

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The FIR was lodged at the Sector 20 police station in Noida following a complaint by a resident who alleged that "digital broadcast" and "social media posts" by these people were responsible for the violence during a tractor rally by farmers in the national capital. The journalists named in the FIR are Mrinal Pande, Rajdeep Sardesai, Vinod Jose, Zafar Agha, Paresh Nath and Anant Nath.

In I-Day speech, PM Modi says bullets or abuses won't help resolve Kashmir

In I-Day speech, PM Modi says bullets or abuses won't help resolve Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Addressing the nation on the 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, he asserted that his government is committed to restoring the lost glory of Kashmir and its status as 'heaven on earth'.

Yamuna breaches danger mark again amid rains in Delhi

Yamuna breaches danger mark again amid rains in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The flow rate at the Hathnikund barrage saw a marginal rise on Tuesday afternoon, oscillating between 50,000 and 60,000 cusecs.

Yamuna water level in Delhi drops below danger mark

Yamuna water level in Delhi drops below danger mark

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi on Tuesday followed a downward trend and dropped below the danger mark of 205.33 metres by 8 pm, the Central Water Commission's data showed.

RSS-BJP policies aim at converting fear into hatred, alleges Rahul Gandhi

RSS-BJP policies aim at converting fear into hatred, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Addressing a gathering at the Delhi border as the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Gandhi entered Delhi, he said, "They spread hatred, we spread love and embrace all Indians".

'Hiking realty prices will be a huge mistake'

'Hiking realty prices will be a huge mistake'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Red Fort Capital, an international real estate fund founded by GB Singh, Parry Singh and Subhash Bedi, has invested nearly Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) in the Indian real estate sector and claims that it is one of the few funds to have invested even in the downturn.

Security high across nation for I-Day

Security high across nation for I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

Delhi and Mumbai will have particularly high security covers.

Bullish PM offers more for common man

Bullish PM offers more for common man

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Talks about return to 9% growth, promises aid to drought-hit farmers and check on food prices.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

Many MPs skip 1857 event

Many MPs skip 1857 event

Rediff.com11 May 2007

'I am shocked to see not even a dozen MPs turning up for this historic event.'

Indian hotel hosts Tony Blair's party

Indian hotel hosts Tony Blair's party

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Celebrities who swear by Red Fort include Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai, British Chancellor Gordon Brown and soccer star David Beckham.

India cuts short Olympic torch route

India cuts short Olympic torch route

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

The Indian government has has decided to shorten the flame's relay route from nine kilometers to about three kilometers.

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

On I-Day, Modi prescribes several mantras for India

On I-Day, Modi prescribes several mantras for India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

From the trifecta of demography, democracy and diversity to the three ills of corruption, nepotism and appeasement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday used several catchy phrases to drive home his government's achievements, his vision for the future and criticism of the opposition.

First Look: Abhishek Bachchan's Delhi-6

First Look: Abhishek Bachchan's Delhi-6

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

After director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra wowed us with Rang De Basanti two years ago, he's back with Delhi-6, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor.

Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination

Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Taj Mahal is popular among virtual travellers.

Sobering thoughts on Independence Day

Sobering thoughts on Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

The empty seats in the VIP rows, the thin crowds and the prime minister's pointed reference to terrorism from behind his bullet proof enclosure told its own tale about my beloved nation.

'Message of 1857 is secularism'

'Message of 1857 is secularism'

Rediff.com11 May 2007

'Sarv Dharma Sambhav is the message of the First War of Independence and we should never forget it.'

India wants purposive dialogue with Pak: PM

India wants purposive dialogue with Pak: PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2004

In his first address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the prime minister said the edifice of peace that "we wish to build must stand on the twin pillars of mutual trust and confidence.

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Defying prohibitory orders, protests were held in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and several other cities. Protesters, mostly students and activists, were detained on a large scale in national capital and other places.

Bismillah Khan: On the shore of the music ocean

Bismillah Khan: On the shore of the music ocean

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Ustad Bismillah Khan loved to sing bhajans for children.

1,190 death sentences awarded in India

1,190 death sentences awarded in India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Out of the 1,190 persons who were awarded the death sentence, 45 have been executed since independence while 1,145 including Ashfaq continue to languish in jail.

It's time to go green

It's time to go green

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Sustainable homes, writes Radhieka Pandeya, should be built in a manner to create energy within, so they do not need to borrow any from outside.

PM's statement positive: Hurriyat

PM's statement positive: Hurriyat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

'We want New Delhi and Islamabad to include Kashmiris in the talks while addressing the Kashmir issue,' Hurriyat chairman Mohammad Abbas Ansari said.

Modi, Rahul prepare ground for battle through rallies

Modi, Rahul prepare ground for battle through rallies

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

"Rahul is fighting the battle of rallies as an infantry soldier, while Modi as a technician in a thermo-nuclear war."

Priyanka says kin of farmer who died in tractor rally want judicial probe

Priyanka says kin of farmer who died in tractor rally want judicial probe

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said that the family members of Navreet Singh, who died in an accident during the farmers' tractor rally in the national capital on Republic Day want a judicial inquiry into farmer's death.

Al-Qaeda may be in Delhi: Police

Al-Qaeda may be in Delhi: Police

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

They could try to disrupt Republic Day celebrations or target Advani and some other leaders, Special Commissioner of Delhi police (Security) S K Kain said.

Send one member of your family to Delhi protest, Yadav tells farmers

Send one member of your family to Delhi protest, Yadav tells farmers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Urging all farmers across India to send one member of their family at Delhi borders to participate in the protest, Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav on Friday said the agitation against the three farm laws is not over.

Amid Covid, world stretches and twists for Yoga day

Amid Covid, world stretches and twists for Yoga day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Yoga remains a ray of hope when world fights Covid pandemic, underscored Prime Minister Narendra Modi today on International Yoga Day. Here's how the world marked the special day.

Groups of farmers move back to protest sites, thousands still in Delhi

Groups of farmers move back to protest sites, thousands still in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Some groups of farmers started going back to their respective sit-in sites on Tuesday evening after hours of chaos during their tractor parade against the farm laws, but thousands of other protesters were still in several areas, including ITO, Nangloi and Mukarba Chowk, of the national capital.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha asks tractor parade participants to return

Samyukt Kisan Morcha asks tractor parade participants to return

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha called off the tractor parade by farmers on Tuesday and appealed to participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites.

Why is Smriti Irani thanking Sachin Tendulkar?

Why is Smriti Irani thanking Sachin Tendulkar?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The textile ministry had organised a show at Elephanta Caves in Mumbai to promote the artisans and revive arts and culture.

Text of PM's I-day speech

Text of PM's I-day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

The text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address from the Red Fort on Monday.\n

Security upped at Delhi borders ahead of 'chakka jam'

Security upped at Delhi borders ahead of 'chakka jam'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

After the Republic Day violence, the Delhi Police has deployed additional measures, including tightening security and intensifying vigil across the city and its border points.

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi maintained that his government is committed to "modernising" farming and has been taking many steps.

Full text of PM's I-Day speech

Full text of PM's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

'Our fortunes and our nation's fortunes are intertwined. And working together, we can make this fortune a glorious one.'

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

A confrontation was building up at the UP Gate in Ghazipur bordering Delhi with heavy security deployed while frequent power cuts were witnessed in the evening at the protest site, where Bharatiya Kisan Union members, led by Tikait, are staying put since November 28.