News for 'United Action Committee'

Hathras case: Bhim Army chief under 'house arrest' in Saharanpur

Hathras case: Bhim Army chief under 'house arrest' in Saharanpur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The order, issued by the local Fatehpur police station in-charge Manoj Chaudhary, also warned Azad of legal action for violating the instruction.

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The three non-compliant units will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India crucial for stable Afghanistan: Senior US lawmakers

India crucial for stable Afghanistan: Senior US lawmakers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Senior United States lawmakers told a Capitol Hill conference that India was crucial for stability in Afghanistan and the region as US and North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces prepare to withdraw from that war ravaged country.

AAP widens crackdown on dissidents, suspends Punjab leader

AAP widens crackdown on dissidents, suspends Punjab leader

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

"Professor Manjit Singh is suspended from the party pending enquiry against his anti-party activities. He will no longer represent the party in any forum in the media and outside," a press note said.

China may get hit by Pak-backed terror: VK Singh on Masood Azhar veto

China may get hit by Pak-backed terror: VK Singh on Masood Azhar veto

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

"The friendship between China and Pakistan appears to be very strong but the day is not far when China too gets affected by Pakistan-backed terrorism," Singh, who is in Gorakhpur to take part in a function at the Gorakhnath temple, told media persons on Monday night.

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

14 more infants die at Kota hospital; toll reaches 91

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

940 children have died this year. A team from NCPCR found the hospital to be in the 'worst condition'. 77 infants had died till December 24 including 10 within 48 hours on December 23-24.

Lahore HC restrains Pak from arresting Saeed ahead of UN team visit

Lahore HC restrains Pak from arresting Saeed ahead of UN team visit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The UN team to visit Islamabad for an assessment of Pakistan's compliance with the world body's sanctions regime.

Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terrorism

Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terrorism

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The US president puts Pyongyang back on list of state sponsors of terrorism for first time since 2008.

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list, which was updated on Tuesday, JuD and FIF were among 70 organisations proscribed by the ministry of Interior under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

India on Friday said that it is disappointed that a technical hold has been put on its application to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, the mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack, in the United Nations Committee.

Obama shares secret drone war info with lawmakers

Obama shares secret drone war info with lawmakers

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

"As part of the President's ongoing commitment to consult with Congress on national security matters, the President directed the Department of Justice to provide the Congressional Intelligence committees access to classified Office of Legal Counsel advice related to the subject of the Department of Justice White Paper," an official said on condition of anonymity as he is not authorised to speak on such sensitive matters.

House panel recommends Mallya's expulsion from RS

House panel recommends Mallya's expulsion from RS

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The Ethics Committee of Rajya Sabha headed by veteran Congress leader Karan Singh, decided to give Mallya one week time to explain his conduct.

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to follow the recommendations on reforms suggested by the Justice RM Lodha committee, one could soon find stadiums in Pune, Nagpur, and Rajkot hosting Indian hockey team's 'Test' matches or tennis team's Davis Cup games.

Burden of proof against Masood Azhar not on India, FS tells China

Burden of proof against Masood Azhar not on India, FS tells China

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

India on Wednesday hit out at China for demanding "solid evidence" for getting Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar banned by the United Nations

Rajnath pledges to rebuild Bamiyan Buddha in UP's Kushi Nagar

Rajnath pledges to rebuild Bamiyan Buddha in UP's Kushi Nagar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The BJP chief and former chief minister of UP, who is on a five-day visit to the United States, reiterated his resolve on Tuesday at a major Afghan policy speech at Capitol Hill, jointly organised by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies; US India Political Action Committee and American Foreign Policy Council

BJP cautions US against peace talks with Taliban

BJP cautions US against peace talks with Taliban

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party has cautioned the United States against any peace talks with the Taliban arguing the terrorist outfit is unlikely to change its behaviour and as reconciliation effort would be a futile exercise.

Cong workers gather outside Rahul's home urging him not to resign

Cong workers gather outside Rahul's home urging him not to resign

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Slogans of 'Rahul ji, we are with you' and 'Please do not resign' rang through the air.

Alagiri skips crucial DMK executive meet

Alagiri skips crucial DMK executive meet

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

In further signs of fissures within DMK, party chief M Karunanidhi's son M K Alagiri on Monday skipped the crucial executive committee meet, which is likely to take key decisions in the wake of the party's pullout from the United Progressive Alliance.

K'taka crisis: Cong-JDS in huddle; we're not sanyasis, says BJP

K'taka crisis: Cong-JDS in huddle; we're not sanyasis, says BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The 13 month-old Karnataka coalition government of JD-S and Congress slumped into crisis following the resignation of their 11 MLAs from the membership of the state assembly on Saturday.

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood to his South Block office and issued a very strong demarche .

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

"Fifteen years ago, I was leading the efforts to approve the historic civil nuclear deal with India. I said that if the US and India became closer friends and partners, then the world will be a safer place," Biden, who was vice-president in the Obama administration, said while addressing the Indian-American community on India's Independence Day.

US Senate passes sanctions bill against Russia, Iran, N Korea

US Senate passes sanctions bill against Russia, Iran, N Korea

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The bill now heads to the White House for President Donald Trump's approval.

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Apart from Aboh's son, the deceased included some other family members of the MLA.

3 newborns die in Raipur hospital; kin blame it on disruption in oxygen supply

3 newborns die in Raipur hospital; kin blame it on disruption in oxygen supply

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

On the directions of Chief Minister Raman Singh, the government has constituted a team of specialist doctors to probe the deaths that occurred on Sunday at Dr B R Ambedkar Memorial Hospital.

SC pulls up EC over Mayawati, Adityanath's speeches

SC pulls up EC over Mayawati, Adityanath's speeches

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

During the hearing, the bench asked the counsel for EC as to what action they have taken against Mayawati and Yogi Adityanath for alleged hate speeches.

Resolution slamming China over Ladakh introduced in US Senate

Resolution slamming China over Ladakh introduced in US Senate

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The resolution was introduced by Senator John Cornyn, Republican Senate Majority Whip, and Senator Mark Warner, ranking member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

Pressure on Azam Khan to apologise for sexist remarks

Pressure on Azam Khan to apologise for sexist remarks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Speaker Om Birla he will hold a meeting with leaders of all parties and then take a decision.

Chandrayaan-2 set for launch on July 22

Chandrayaan-2 set for launch on July 22

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Late on Monday night, in a last-minute revision of schedule, ISRO announced that the launch of India's second lunar mission 'Chandrayaan-2' has been called off due to a technical snag.

Modi conveys India's concerns to China on Lakhvi issue

Modi conveys India's concerns to China on Lakhvi issue

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken up with Chinese leadership India's concerns over China blocking its move in the UN for action against Pakistan over release of 26/11 mastermind and LeT commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in violation of a resolution of the world body.

Now, China opposes US move to ban Masood Azhar

Now, China opposes US move to ban Masood Azhar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

A significant bid by the United States in the United Nations for designating Pathankot attack mastermind Masood Azhar as a global terrorist has been stymied by China which has again opposed the ban against the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief.

CIA apologises for spying on US senators

CIA apologises for spying on US senators

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The chief of the Central Intelligence Agency on Friday apologised for the United States' spy agency's surveillance of computers used by lawmakers and their staffers involved in investigating the organisation's harsh interrogation techniques.

China extends hold on Masood Azhar's terror listing

China extends hold on Masood Azhar's terror listing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

If China would not have extended the technical hold, Azhar would have automatically been designated under the UN as a terrorist.

US may kill nationals involved in terror overseas

US may kill nationals involved in terror overseas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

United States forces and agencies may kill American citizens abroad if they are found to be involved in terrorist activities overseas, a top US official has said.

Death toll in Bhiwandi building collapse rises to 25

Death toll in Bhiwandi building collapse rises to 25

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The number of those rescued has gone up to 25, with five more persons being pulled alive out from the debris since Monday night, police said. The dead include 11 children, aged between two to 15 years, an official said.

China lands its rover on Mars, creates history

China lands its rover on Mars, creates history

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The rover, Zhurong, named after a god of fire and war in Chinese mythology, landed at the pre-selected area in Utopia Planitia on Mars, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Sonia Gandhi elected as Congress Parliamentary party leader

Sonia Gandhi elected as Congress Parliamentary party leader

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Sources said the Congress Parliamentary Party authorised Gandhi to pick the party's leader in Lok Sabha.

Strategic divestment in PSUs within 6 months: Panagariya

Strategic divestment in PSUs within 6 months: Panagariya

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Government has targeted to garner about Rs 56,500 crore through selling its stake in PSUs.

World reacts to reinstatement of Russian athletes

World reacts to reinstatement of Russian athletes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Reaction to WADA's decision to reinstate RUSADA