News for 'Sangathan'

Dalit student thrashing: Warrant against school principal

Dalit student thrashing: Warrant against school principal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

School principal suspended, vice-principal and 14 other teachers transferred after a video emerged of a boy being thrashed by other schoolboys.

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Oh god, these workers will now spread the virus! Their only concern was to think about themselves.' 'The middle class was only concerned with flattening the curve of coronavirus and they were not bothered about how these workers live in one room with 10 people or 20 people.'

SC seeks govt's reply on mandatory prayer in Kendriya Vidyalayas

SC seeks govt's reply on mandatory prayer in Kendriya Vidyalayas

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The petition filed by Madhya Pradesh resident Veenayak Shah said the practise of prayer created obstacles in developing scientific temperament among students as the whole idea of God and religious faith is given immense priority and instilled as a thought-process among the students.

Rajasthan polls: Pak Hindu migrants withdraw decision to opt for NOTA

Rajasthan polls: Pak Hindu migrants withdraw decision to opt for NOTA

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

The Hindus who migrated from Pakistan and settled in Rajasthan who had earlier decided to boycott the assembly cast their vote on Sunday. They had vowed to use the 'none of the above' option, introduced for the first time in Rajasthan this election season, but later changed their mind.

Maharashtra MLA Nitesh Rane held for throwing fish at govt officer

Maharashtra MLA Nitesh Rane held for throwing fish at govt officer

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The Congress MLA and others were produced before a local court which granted them bail, the official said.

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

All Delhi government, aided, private and schools run by civic bodies will remain shut, said Sisodia.

SC pulls up Maha govt for claiming everything fine on migrant's issue

SC pulls up Maha govt for claiming everything fine on migrant's issue

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Noting there have been instances of "excess" by police and paramilitary personnel against the migrant workers, the court also asked authorities to consider "withdrawal" of criminal cases against some of them for violating social distancing norms.

Jaya opposes Sanskrit week celebrations in schools

Jaya opposes Sanskrit week celebrations in schools

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Taking strong exception to Central Board of Secondary Education's Sanskrit Week celebrations in schools under its ambit next month, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday said it would be appropriate to have organised a 'Classical Language Week' in each state based on its linguistic heritage.

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Though there was no clear roadmap, the farmers, belonging to multiple groups, including 30 from Punjab, appeared clear in their resolve, some saying that they would not disperse till the laws were repealed and others that would ensure their voices are heard.

Locust invasion puts summer crop in many states at risk

Locust invasion puts summer crop in many states at risk

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The locusts initially entered Rajasthan from Pakistan and from there the swarms moved towards Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab over the last few weeks and are now threatening to enter Uttar Pradesh, putting at risk the summer crop.

Is the largest biometric database in the world also its leakiest?

Is the largest biometric database in the world also its leakiest?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The need of the hour, as the Supreme Court readies to rule on the constitutionality of Aadhaar, is for the UIDAI to fix the bugs, says Geetanjali Krishna, in the second and final part of her series.

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Emergency was a windfall for the RSS

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Emergency greatly influenced the RSS' makeover from a fringe force in the Indian political imagination to one that could have its own man sworn in as prime minister in two decades' time. A riveting excerpt from Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil's India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-1977.

Foreign languages optional, Sanskrit not replaced: KVS to HC

Foreign languages optional, Sanskrit not replaced: KVS to HC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Foreign languages have been offered as optional subjects to its students for their better career prospects and but not do away with Sanskrit, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan on Wednesday told the Delhi high court.

Students protest over high cut-offs in DU

Students protest over high cut-offs in DU

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Angry over high cut-off list of Delhi University for its undergraduate courses, a group of students under the banner of Krantikari Yuva Sangathan on Tuesday staged protest at the Art Faculty of North Campus.

'After migrants, COVID-19 crisis will hit middle class'

'After migrants, COVID-19 crisis will hit middle class'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

'The government will have to provide something for migrant workers or 'Farmers will still survive because they will eat what they produce.' 'What will the rest of the people do? What will happen to them?'omething else like that or else you will see some huge uprising or unrest.'

SC accepts Centre's offer to end row over German in KV schools

SC accepts Centre's offer to end row over German in KV schools

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court has accepted the proposal mooted by the Centre that KV students of class VI, VII and VIII will not have to take examination for third modern Indian language Sanskrit in this academic session and they may continue to study German as an optional subject.

Top BJP brass in attendance at 3-day RSS brainstorming meet

Top BJP brass in attendance at 3-day RSS brainstorming meet

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Top ministers and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders joined a crucial three-day meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and its affiliates that began in New Delhi on Wednesday to brainstorm over key social and economic issues including those confronting the Modi government.

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties too backing the 'Bharat bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure peace is maintained.

'You can't call Yogi the CM of gau mata'

'You can't call Yogi the CM of gau mata'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

'How can you say such things? Just because he takes care of cows...'

Odisha politicos turn to the farmer ahead of polls

Odisha politicos turn to the farmer ahead of polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

This race among parties to woo the farmers mainly stems from the analysis of political pundits that the peasant class played a crucial role in the defeat of the BJP in Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh.

'A brilliant lawyer, seasoned parliamentarian'

'A brilliant lawyer, seasoned parliamentarian'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other top leaders paid rich tributes to senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who died on Saturday.

'Existing laws enough to deal with lynching cases'

'Existing laws enough to deal with lynching cases'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'Multiplying legislations doesn't necessarily improve law enforcement.' 'An incident of unlawful death is very well covered within existing penal code provisions.'

Sanskrit to be third language in classes 6-8 in KV: Centre to SC

Sanskrit to be third language in classes 6-8 in KV: Centre to SC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The Centre on Thursday submitted before the Supreme Court that Sanskrit will be the third language in classes six to eight in Kendriya Vidyalayas.

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The apex court directed the Centre to frame guidelines on the matter.

The RTI Act is under siege

The RTI Act is under siege

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Geetanjali Krishna explains why this may slow down India's fight against corruption.

Who is afraid of Kanhaiya Kumar?

Who is afraid of Kanhaiya Kumar?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

For two-and-half weeks, as Kanhaiya Kumar's Jan Gan Man Yatra opposing the CAA-NPR-NRC makes its way through Bihar, it has come under sustained violent attack. Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers that the yatris, who include teenagers wanting to save the Constitution and the Nation, are unfazed by the threats and loathing.

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

In the Narendra Modi-Shah masterminded regime, organisational elections have acquired the gravity, authority and colour of a national or state poll, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Man burns labourer alive over 'love jihad'; video goes viral

Man burns labourer alive over 'love jihad'; video goes viral

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The killer has been arrested.

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Alleging "delay in justice" to Hyderabad University research scholar Rohith Vemula, 150 protesting students from universities across Delhi who were detained earlier on Wednesday decided to go on an indefinite hunger strike at Parliament Street police station in New Delhi.

Why punish students, says SC on Sanskrit row

Why punish students, says SC on Sanskrit row

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to consider not replacing German language with Sanskrit in Kendriya Vidyalayas in the middle of the ongoing academic session and implement the decision from next academic year, saying, "Why are you punishing students for your mistake?"

Bharat bandh evokes mixed response; protesters stop trains in Bihar, UP

Bharat bandh evokes mixed response; protesters stop trains in Bihar, UP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Shops, schools and other commercial establishments were closed in parts of Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab but the shutdown call by anti-reservation bodies had little impact elsewhere in the country.

Bhagwat's message to Modi

Bhagwat's message to Modi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'By holding forth on Swadeshi economics, Bhagwat is showing his intent to fight back,' says Shekhar Gupta.

The BJP is not Right

The BJP is not Right

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'We should not use and confuse the word Right to define Hindutva.' 'Doing so blurs the issue because it gives the BJP attributes that it does not have and does not even want,' says Aakar Patel.

Lesser known parties bring out out-of-the-box manifestos in Guj

Lesser known parties bring out out-of-the-box manifestos in Guj

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Armed with out-of-the box manifestos that promise abolition of income tax and unemployment allowance to educated youth, 48 Lok Sabha candidates of 21 lesser known parties have jumped in the poll fray in Gujarat.

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Caste assertions, including from the upper castes, could have the Sangh Parivar stumble yet again in its efforts to construct a Hindu rashtra.

In MP, RSS internal report warns of unhappiness at ground level

In MP, RSS internal report warns of unhappiness at ground level

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Despite his ministers on shaky ground, Chouhan -- at the helm for three consecutive terms -- is holding the fort. He is being aided by a capable team for public relations and the RSS, which has deployed its workers to bolster the BJP's campaign, reports Sandeep Kumar.

Students protest cop thrashing; Delhi top cop preaches on Twitter

Students protest cop thrashing; Delhi top cop preaches on Twitter

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Agitated over the alleged assault on student protesters by police, students from various universities across Delhi on Tuesday staged a protest outside police headquarters in New Delhi blocking the traffic at ITO intersection.

Vajpayee, first non-Congress PM to complete full term, is no more

Vajpayee, first non-Congress PM to complete full term, is no more

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

He was admitted to the AIIMS on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'They are saying my petition is an attack on Hindu religion.' 'You pray in your home, there is no problem, but the school is a public institution run by government funds.'

Miffed by SP's 'non cooperation', Raju to return to comedy

Miffed by SP's 'non cooperation', Raju to return to comedy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Comedian Raju Srivastava on Tuesday pointedly blamed the top Samajwadi Party leadership for his sudden decision to walk out of the contest for the prestigious Kanpur Lok Sabha seat.