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Una row: Civil hospital discharges, readmits Dalit victims

Una row: Civil hospital discharges, readmits Dalit victims

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

On July 25, these four youths were discharged from Rajkot hospital as doctors said their condition had improved. But they were rushed to the civil hospital in Ahmedabad next day.

Support the beating of Dalits who slaughter cows: Telangana BJP MLA

Support the beating of Dalits who slaughter cows: Telangana BJP MLA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh has defended the cow vigilants in the backdrop of flogging of Dalits in Gujarat.

Peerless enters 75th year

Peerless enters 75th year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacherjee inaugurated the company's year-long platinum jubilee celebrations on Wednesday.

Protests on N-deal echo in Parliament again

Protests on N-deal echo in Parliament again

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Talking to rediff.com, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj claimed that her party had not been invited to participate in the all-party meeting called by the chairman to sort out the matter.

House decision on US envoy next week

House decision on US envoy next week

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

The committee, headed by senior Congress MP V Kishorechandra Deo, will meet on that day after Speaker Somnath Chatterjee referred the issue to it following a hue and cry by members who demanded the envoy's recall, sources said.

TN CM wants Parliament convened over quota ruling

TN CM wants Parliament convened over quota ruling

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

The resolution, introduced by Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, said the apex court verdict affects the rights of Parliament.

President congratulates Indian team

President congratulates Indian team

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

President Pratibha Patil congratulated the Indian football team for winning the ONGC Nehru Cup football tournament.

Lok Sabha to discuss Hyderabad blasts

Lok Sabha to discuss Hyderabad blasts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed an uproar over violence in Agra and the incident in Bhagalpur in Bihar where a thief was beaten up by a mob, tied to a motorcycle and dragged.

Speaker to discuss means to check House disruption

Speaker to discuss means to check House disruption

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Under existing provisions, MPs get Rs 1,000 a day as sitting allowance once they sign the daily register. Even on days when proceedings of the House are disrupted, the MPs can sign the register and claim the allowance.

How the Lok Sabha was disrupted

How the Lok Sabha was disrupted

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

An interview by Indian Ambassador to the US Ronen Sen to rediff.com Managing Editor Aziz Haniffa in Washington on the Indo-US nuclear deal created an uproar in Parliament.

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Kapil Mishra, 34, was on Wednesday named as the new law minister

N-deal: LS debate on Monday, but no vote

N-deal: LS debate on Monday, but no vote

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Even as Parliament is rocked by protests over the Indo-US nuclear deal, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Friday scheduled the discussion on the deal for Monday.

N-deal: BJP serves privilege notice against PM

N-deal: BJP serves privilege notice against PM

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

The BJP has alleged that the prime minister had misled the House through his suo-moto statement on the Indo-US nuclear energy cooperation on Tuesday.

All parties were briefed about N-deal: PM

All parties were briefed about N-deal: PM

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

He disclosed how his government had briefed many of the political parties, including the main opposition Bhartiya Janata Party, represented in Parliament on the details of the agreement.

Indian MPs delegation arrives in Bahrain

Indian MPs delegation arrives in Bahrain

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

A high-level Indian parliamentary delegation, headed by Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, arrived in Bahrain on Thursday.

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Patil was administered oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan.

Remind Kasuri of promises: NDA

Remind Kasuri of promises: NDA

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

He the government of India should also raise the compensation for the train blast victims in Mumbai to Rs 10 lakh each just as it is doing in the case of victims of the Samjhauta Express.

Din in Parliament over Goa developments

Din in Parliament over Goa developments

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

No business could be transacted in the Lok Sabha and Speaker Somnath Chatterjee had to adjourn the House for the day.

'Privilege notice against Maken being considered'

'Privilege notice against Maken being considered'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

The breach of privilege notice against Maken was issued for going to the press on an issue raised in the House.

Parliament adjourned over Nandigram issue

Parliament adjourned over Nandigram issue

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The adjournment comes as no surprise as Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party had on Sunday hinting at going ballistic on the Centre's silence about the events in the area.

Parliament sessions becoming lesser every year

Parliament sessions becoming lesser every year

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

There were 85 sittings in 2005 and 77 sittings in 2006, and this year, till the completion of 11th session there were 49 sittings held so far. "We may be the largest democracy in the world but the total number of working days of Parliament session has been gradually coming down over the years," said Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Vijay Kumar.

Er, how many jobs were actually created in the non-farm sector in 2017?

Er, how many jobs were actually created in the non-farm sector in 2017?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

ASK Wealth Advisors says 5 million, CMIE's estimate is 2 million and Ghosh & Ghosh said it was 7 million!

RJD MP's wife writes to Speaker about affair

RJD MP's wife writes to Speaker about affair

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The wife of Rajesh Manjhi, Rashtriya Janata Dal member of Parliament from Gaya, has accused him of extra-marital relations, and has sought an inquiry into it by Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee.

Speaker's advice to media: Give space to speeches

Speaker's advice to media: Give space to speeches

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Though he admitted that has had problems with the media, the Speaker said that it should continue to expose the goings-on in public affairs at the highest level.

NDA leaders ask for fair deal in House

NDA leaders ask for fair deal in House

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Opposition National Democratic Alliance leaders on Monday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee not to allow the government conduct official business in Parliament amid din, barring compelling circumstances.

Ignorant govt shown 'forgotten hero' in 70mm

Ignorant govt shown 'forgotten hero' in 70mm

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Others who watched the movie with Patil were Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K Rehman Khan, BJP lawmaker Ananth Kumar and several Left lawmakers.

NDA cries foul on Speaker's 'double standards'

NDA cries foul on Speaker's 'double standards'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

"There are double standards with which the House is being run. There is a disregard of the Opposition," Malhotra said.

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Although conventional political wisdom would decree that the construction of a 'magnificent' Ram temple at his 'birth-place' would bring the BJP a big yield of votes in the prospective elections, its leaders know by now that the mandir must not exist in isolation in its game plan, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Delhi CM criticises Biharis; uproar in Parliament

Delhi CM criticises Biharis; uproar in Parliament

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, while asking members to return to their seats, said Dikshit had apologised for her remarks.

Yet another stormy day in Parliament

Yet another stormy day in Parliament

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Members belonging to Samajwadi Party, Left and Congress were on their feet as soon as the House met for the day, demanding removal of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

'Temple construction will begin in April'

'Temple construction will begin in April'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'We would try our best that the temple structure becomes visible in the next two years.'

Lok Sabha pays tribute to Boris Yeltsin

Lok Sabha pays tribute to Boris Yeltsin

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Yeltsin will also be remembered as "one who laid the foundation of a renewed partnership between India and the Russian Federation," the speaker said.

Parliament adjourned after homage to Mahajan

Parliament adjourned after homage to Mahajan

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Mahajan was known for his ability to carry with him friends and opponents alike, the tributes said.

What is the need of Parliament? Lok Sabha Speaker

What is the need of Parliament? Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

He was exasperated over the demands for suspending the Question Hour as the House met for the day.

Lok Sabha adjourns for 30 minutes over Cauvery row

Lok Sabha adjourns for 30 minutes over Cauvery row

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

As the House re-assembled at 1600 hours, Speaker Somnath Chatterjee appealed to members to discuss the contentious water-sharing issue in a dispassionate and responsible manner.

Nandigram rocks Parliament again

Nandigram rocks Parliament again

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

In Rajya Sabha, BJP members and the lone Trinamool Congress member Dinesh Trivedi sought to raise the Nandigram issue as soon as the House met for the day.

CST rate cut to 3% on track

CST rate cut to 3% on track

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

The government will cut the central sales tax rate to 3 per cent from 4 per cent from April 1 through a notification, as announced by Finance Minister P Chidambaram in his Budget speech.

Parliament adjourned

Parliament adjourned

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Both the Houses observed a two-minute silence in memory of the former prime minister

Lok Sabha women members demand legislature quota

Lok Sabha women members demand legislature quota

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Speaker Somnath Chatterjee suspended the Question Hour for some time to make a statement on the issue and allowed lady members to share their views.

Mahato's killing has created insecurity: speaker

Mahato's killing has created insecurity: speaker

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Mahato, who represented Jamshedpur constituency in the Lok Sabha, was gunned down when he was attending a sports event in his constituency at Baguria in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.