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MPs from 21 Opposition parties to visit Manipur today

MPs from 21 Opposition parties to visit Manipur today

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

A delegation of 21 Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc MPs will pay a two-day visit to Manipur beginning Saturday to assess the ground situation first-hand and then make recommendations to the government and Parliament for a solution to the problems in the violence-hit state.

Nuh situation was not assessed properly: Haryana dy CM

Nuh situation was not assessed properly: Haryana dy CM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday indicated that there were shortcomings by the administration in assessing the situation in Nuh, where a communal violence erupted on July 31 during a religious procession.

SC verdict on pleas for collegium-like system for ECs, CECs on Thursday

SC verdict on pleas for collegium-like system for ECs, CECs on Thursday

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph is likely to give its verdict.

Rishabh Pant will continue treatment in Dehradun: DDCA

Rishabh Pant will continue treatment in Dehradun: DDCA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) director Shyam Sharma on Saturday met Rishabh Pant at Max Hospital in Dehradun and expressed satisfaction at the treatment being given to the cricketer.

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Oppn meet attendees disagree with AAP's charge against Cong

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'It is very unfortunate that the AAP seems to be looking at the issue through the prism of rivalry with Congress in Delhi and Punjab'

State polls: 15 ex-bureaucrats appointed EC's special observers

State polls: 15 ex-bureaucrats appointed EC's special observers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

These officers will oversee the entire poll processes as eyes and ears of the commission on the ground to ensure free, fair and voter-friendly elections.

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The PMG was announced by the Union home ministry on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, being celebrated on January 26 (Thursday).

'Shivakumar is not a traitor like Jyotiraditya Scindia'

'Shivakumar is not a traitor like Jyotiraditya Scindia'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Shivakumar is an andhbhakt of Congress ideology and principles.'

SC rejects plea seeking intervention in Joshimath crisis

SC rejects plea seeking intervention in Joshimath crisis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala asked petitioner Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati to approach the Uttarakhand high court with his petition.

'Insaaf Ke Sipahi stands with protesting wrestlers'

'Insaaf Ke Sipahi stands with protesting wrestlers'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

On Tuesday, seven top wrestlers filed a joint petition in the Supreme Court seeking registration of an FIR against Singh

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not see a debate on the Manipur violence, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on it during their addresses on the no-confidence motion.

9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

9 dead as rains batter Punjab, Haryana; Army called in for rescue ops

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Punjab government has ordered the closure of schools till July 13 while in Chandigarh schools are closed till Thursday.

Bihar govt provides 'Z-plus' security to Tejashwi

Bihar govt provides 'Z-plus' security to Tejashwi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Governor Phagu Chauhan and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have also been provided with 'Z-plus' security.

Cong didn't seek stay on Rahul's conviction because...: BJP

Cong didn't seek stay on Rahul's conviction because...: BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

'We are not here to hold brief for Adani. But Gandhi has sought to mislead the people to link his disqualification with Adani. He has been disqualified because of conviction in a case that relates to defamatory remarks he made in 2019'

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is new CEC

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is new CEC

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was on Thursday appointed as the next chief election commissioner.

5 Olympians who ended on wrong side of the law

5 Olympians who ended on wrong side of the law

Rediff.com29 May 2021

After devoting years to the difficult pursuit of perfection, some fall wayward.

5-state elections: Ban on public rallies, road shows till Jan 15, says EC

5-state elections: Ban on public rallies, road shows till Jan 15, says EC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said the poll authority will review the COVID-19 situation on January 15 and take a further call on allowing public rallies.

Who will be Karnataka CM? Here's what Kharge said

Who will be Karnataka CM? Here's what Kharge said

Rediff.com15 May 2023

He also asserted that everything has gone smoothly for the party in the assembly polls and the government will be formed soon.

RJD compares new Parliament to 'coffin', draws flak

RJD compares new Parliament to 'coffin', draws flak

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The BJP's Bihar unit responded to the tweet saying, "The first picture is your future and the second is of India. Understood?"

Govt, SC fail to reach consensus on MoP for judges appointment in 7 yrs

Govt, SC fail to reach consensus on MoP for judges appointment in 7 yrs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

In a recent report, the Department-related Standing Committee on Law and Justice and Personnel said it expects the government and the judiciary to finalise the revised MoP, 'which is more efficient and transparent', in terms of a Supreme Court observation.

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Lok Sabha approves Delhi services bill by voice vote, AAP cries foul

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which will replace an ordinance promulgated for handling the transfers and postings of senior officers in the city government, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by opposition parties.

Suspense on deputy CM, other ministers in Bihar

Suspense on deputy CM, other ministers in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Names of eight-term MLA from Gaya town Prem Kumar and that of Kameshwar Choupal, a Dalit MLC who had laid the foundation stone for the temple at Ayodhya in the 1990s, are also doing the rounds for the post in the political circles.

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Former Bihar MP Anand Mohan, who is serving a life sentence in the killing of Indian Administrative Service officer G Krishnaiah, is to be set free along with 26 others who have been lodged in different prisons of the state for more than 14 years.

Nitish baiter Kushwaha quits JD-U again, floats yet another party

Nitish baiter Kushwaha quits JD-U again, floats yet another party

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Disgruntled Janata Dal-United leader Upendra Kushwaha on Monday resigned from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party, less than two years after returning to the party, and announced formation of the 'Rashtriya Loktantrik Janata Dal'.

'Pant was going home; wanted to surprise his mother'

'Pant was going home; wanted to surprise his mother'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant's plan to surprise his mother ahead of the new year turned into a horrific accident after his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in the early hours on Friday.

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Punjab CM Mann sacks senior cop over nexus with drug traffickers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Mann also asked the vigilance bureau to investigate the wealth amassed by the police officer through alleged "drug money".

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Tejashwi as his deputy

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Tejashwi as his deputy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The no-frills ceremony comes a day after Kumar snapped ties with the BJP-led NDA and joined hands with the RJD to form a 'mahagathbandhan' government.

Joshimath declared landslide-subsidence zone, 60 families evacuated

Joshimath declared landslide-subsidence zone, 60 families evacuated

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The local administration has set up relief centres at four-five places in the Himalayan town, Garhwal commissioner Sushil Kumar said.

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 13 more families living in houses with huge cracks were moved by the administration to safe locations on Sunday.

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Construction banned in 'sinking' Joshimath, families evacuated

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Amid protests by a group of residents in Joshimath, the Chamoli administration on Thursday put a ban on all construction activities in and around the 'sinking' town even as nearly 50 families staying in houses at risk have been evacuated so far.

Vice-President Meets Qatar PM

Vice-President Meets Qatar PM

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Qatar may have led the Muslim world's angry protests over statements made by a Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson and a BJP leader, but Vice-President Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu's two-day visit to Doha over the weekend went off largely without a hitch.

Delimitation panel begins interaction with public, civil society in Jammu

Delimitation panel begins interaction with public, civil society in Jammu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

It has met 20 such delegations and members of the public from Ramban, Rajouri, Poonch, Kishtwar, Kathua and Doda districts.

Row erupts over Lalu's son-in-law joining official meeting

Row erupts over Lalu's son-in-law joining official meeting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Notably, both the meetings were presided over by Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav, who was sworn in as a minister earlier this week with environment, forestry and climate change portfolio.

MPs mask up in Parliament as Speaker advises adherence to protocol

MPs mask up in Parliament as Speaker advises adherence to protocol

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday advised all the MPs to wear masks and follow the Covid protocol completely, in view of the increasing cases of COVID-19 in many countries across the world.

Bihar govt puts Saran hooch toll at 38, says higher death figures misleading

Bihar govt puts Saran hooch toll at 38, says higher death figures misleading

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have been claiming that "more than 100 people" have died. Most media reports have put the death toll to be more than 50.

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

If you keep speaking, you will be in more trouble: BJP warns Rahul

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also "failing legally" after a Gujarat court verdict on Thursday held him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case.

Nitish aide hits out at ally RJD; says it's helping BJP

Nitish aide hits out at ally RJD; says it's helping BJP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Kushwaha made the exasperated remark in reply to queries from journalists about Singh's relentless, and often personal, attacks on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Chandra Shekhar's uncharitable remarks about Ramcharitmanas which triggered a controversy.

Nitish to be Bihar CM for 4th term, will take oath on Monday

Nitish to be Bihar CM for 4th term, will take oath on Monday

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

We shall be taking oath at the Raj Bhavan, tomorrow, around 4-4.30 pm, Kumar siad.

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The chief minister will visit Joshimath on Saturday, meet the affected people and hold a meeting with officials.

DG (prisons) transferred from Tihar after Sukesh's Rs 10 cr extortion charge

DG (prisons) transferred from Tihar after Sukesh's Rs 10 cr extortion charge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Director General (prisons) Sandeep Goel has been transferred from Tihar Jail in New Delhi, days after jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar alleged the extortion of Rs 10 crore for protection in prison.