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Special 26: Parties that are part of Oppn conclave

Special 26: Parties that are part of Oppn conclave

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Leaders from 26 opposition parties, in power individually or in alliance in Delhi and 10 states, are meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to take on the Narendra Modi-led NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Want To Watch John-Manushi In Action?

Want To Watch John-Manushi In Action?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

There's so much entertainment coming up in 2023!

Ajmer dargah cleric Gohar Chisti sent to 14-day jail in hate speech case

Ajmer dargah cleric Gohar Chisti sent to 14-day jail in hate speech case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

He was produced before chief judicial magistrate Ajanta Agrawal at her residence.

False narratives about judges' easy life must be refuted: CJI

False narratives about judges' easy life must be refuted: CJI

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

"Day in day out there exists a misconception in the minds of people that judges stay in big bungalows, work only 10 AM to 4 PM and enjoy their holidays. Such a narrative is untrue," Chief Justice N V Ramana said on Thursday while paying glowing tributes to Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman on his superannuation after over seven years at the Supreme Court bench.

TOPS approves Bajrang, Vinesh's request

TOPS approves Bajrang, Vinesh's request

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Star wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat's request to train in Kyrgyzstan and Poland respectively was approved by TOPS.

AG cautions Supreme Court of intruding into policy domain

AG cautions Supreme Court of intruding into policy domain

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Attorney General K K Venugopal on Wednesday defended The Tribunals Reforms Act of 2021 in the Supreme Court and said that many times the top court through its judgments had waded "into the policy domain" and it should "keep in mind separation of powers".

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The idea of subversive activities is so vague that it could include making fun of the government, being critical of the government.'

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

When DDCA secretary Verma was contacted, he said that there hasn't been any wrong selections.

Uddhav will take a decision on Deshmukh's fate: Pawar

Uddhav will take a decision on Deshmukh's fate: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

NCP president Sharad Pawar said Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will decide the fate of Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, who is facing corruption allegations by former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh.

Delhi sees spike in H3N2 virus cases; follow Covid norms, say doctors

Delhi sees spike in H3N2 virus cases; follow Covid norms, say doctors

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

There has been a nearly 150 per cent rise in patients coming to outpatient departments with such complaints, they said.

World C'ships: Terrific trio assure best medal haul

World C'ships: Terrific trio assure best medal haul

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Indian boxers assured two medals in the ongoing World Championships.

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Rajeev Dhavan had created a flutter in the packed courtroom on Wednesday when he tore the pictorial map provided by senior lawyer Vikas Singh, representing AIHM.

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

2 Senas observe 'Traitors Day' vs 'Self-Respect Day'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The two rival Senas took over each other a day after the party's 57th foundation day celebrations which saw Thackeray and Shinde holding separate events in Mumbai and trading charges.

Number of MLAs in Eknath Shinde camp likely to cross 50

Number of MLAs in Eknath Shinde camp likely to cross 50

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Eknath Shinde is appearing to be holding a tight grip on the Shiv Sena, as the strength of MLAs supporting him is expected to cross 50 as more legislators are likely to reach Guwahati on Friday thus further deepening the political crisis in Maharashtra.

Factional feud, poll promises major challenges for new Cong govt in Himachal

Factional feud, poll promises major challenges for new Cong govt in Himachal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Allocation of portfolios would be the immediate vexatious issue for the party, with supporters of Virbhadra Singh already feeling sidelined after the elevation of the late chief minister's professed rival Sukhu.

Nirbhaya convicts hanging renews death penalty debate

Nirbhaya convicts hanging renews death penalty debate

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Capital punishments have rarely acted as a deterrent. What we need to do is to make our society, our workplaces, our streets safe for women'

O P Chautala gets 4-yr jail term in DA case

O P Chautala gets 4-yr jail term in DA case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Special Judge Vikas Dhull also imposed a fine of Rs 50 lakh on the convict in the case of acquiring disproportionate assets from 1993 to 2006.

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Opposition parties on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party after Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar and eight others were inducted into the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, saying the ruling party's 'washing machine' has resumed its operation to clean tainted leaders and it was an 'ED-facilitated power grab'.

Amidst political crisis, Maharashtra governor tests Covid positive

Amidst political crisis, Maharashtra governor tests Covid positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has tested positive for Covid-19.

'Somebody in Mumbai police helping Rhea'

'Somebody in Mumbai police helping Rhea'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Rhea wants a stay on the Bihar police probe.

SC issues notices to Centre, EC on PIL against poll freebies

SC issues notices to Centre, EC on PIL against poll freebies

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The plea said there should be a total ban on such populist measures to gain undue political favour from voters as they violate the Constitution and the ECI should take suitable deterrent measures.

Why did Raman Singh transfer anti-Naxal cop?

Why did Raman Singh transfer anti-Naxal cop?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Before the situation in the Naxal-affected areas got out of hand, the Raman Singh government intervened to calm tempers between the police and human rights activists.

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'Their conduct is as if they have come to arrest some dacoit.' 'They behave with everyone in this manner, whether it's Manish Sisodia, Anil Deshmukh or anybody else.' 'It is as if they are ambassadors of god and we are satans.' 'This is solely due to the sections in some laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.' 'This is a cruel law. In fact, the death penalty is better.'

SC once again refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act

SC once again refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The bench refused to stay the amendments to the SC/ST Act after senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for one of the petitioners who had challenged the changes made to the Act, sought an immediate stay on it.

8 months after judges' dissent, Chief Justice Dipak Misra breaks silence

8 months after judges' dissent, Chief Justice Dipak Misra breaks silence

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

It is easy to criticise but difficult to transform an institution, says CJI Misra

Asaram moves Supreme Court against 'media trial'

Asaram moves Supreme Court against 'media trial'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court, seeking to restrain the media from carrying out its own trial against him.

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

For MP, Saransh Jain, Kumar Kartikeya and Anubhav Agarwal also took two wickets apiece. MP got seven points from the win. The outright-winning team gets six points while a victory of an innings or 10-wickets fetches seven points.

Maha governor allows Shinde govt to withdraw MVA's 12 nominees to council

Maha governor allows Shinde govt to withdraw MVA's 12 nominees to council

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The governor's move comes following Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's letter to the governor seeking the withdrawal of MLCs.

Accomplice of pro-Khalistan terrorists arrested in UP

Accomplice of pro-Khalistan terrorists arrested in UP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

A joint team of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh police has arrested an accomplice of pro-Khalistan terrorists in Lucknow, police said on Tuesday.

Maharashtra governor halts joint address, walks out of assembly in a huff

Maharashtra governor halts joint address, walks out of assembly in a huff

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday left the Vidhan Bhavan premises without completing his address to the joint session of the state legislature amid slogan-shouting by legislators.

R-Day parade rehearsal curbs hit Delhi traffic; commuters stranded for hours

R-Day parade rehearsal curbs hit Delhi traffic; commuters stranded for hours

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Major roads in and around Delhi including on the DND flyover and Ghazipur border were affected from the morning rush hours till around 2 pm.

Let the truth emerge: SC on Sushant's death

Let the truth emerge: SC on Sushant's death

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The Centre informed the court that it has accepted the Bihar government's recommendation for a CBI probe in the matter.

Why Eknath Shinde Is Miffed With Thackeray Sarkar

Why Eknath Shinde Is Miffed With Thackeray Sarkar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Was it Uddhav's back-seat driving of Shinde's ministry Did Shinde feel slighted by Aaditya Thackeray's rapid ascent in the Shiv Sena? Was his spat with Sanjay Raut on Monday the last straw?

Day after SC order, HC begins hearing Anil Deshmukh's bail plea

Day after SC order, HC begins hearing Anil Deshmukh's bail plea

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Since then, four judges of HC -- Justices Revati Mohite Dere, PD Naik, Bharati Dangre and PK Chavan -- have recused themselves from hearing the former minister's bail plea.

NCP leaders meet at Pawar's home, decide to stick by Deshmukh

NCP leaders meet at Pawar's home, decide to stick by Deshmukh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, state unit NCP chief Jayant Patil, and Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut separately met NCP supremo Sharad Pawar in Delhi on Sunday evening in view of former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh's allegations of corruption against state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Touring Argentina with Khatron Ke Khiladi

Touring Argentina with Khatron Ke Khiladi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

No fear, only laughs here!

Maha govt may have helped Param Bir to escape: BJP

Maha govt may have helped Param Bir to escape: BJP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Shelar also claimed that the MVA govt was obstructing the Centre's strong actions to tackle the drug menace in the country.

Weightlifter Lovepreet claims bronze on CWG debut

Weightlifter Lovepreet claims bronze on CWG debut

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Lovepreet, including a new national record of 192 kg in clean and jerk, to finish third on the podium.

Expelled Rawat as he was forcing party for tickets to kin: Dhami

Expelled Rawat as he was forcing party for tickets to kin: Dhami

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The BJP expelled Harak Singh Rawat from the primary membership of the party for six years on Sunday amid speculations that he was joining the Congress.

108 ex-bureaucrats appeal to Modi to end 'politics of hate' by BJP govts

108 ex-bureaucrats appeal to Modi to end 'politics of hate' by BJP govts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

In an open letter, they said, "We are witnessing a frenzy of hate filled destruction in the country where at the sacrificial altar are not just Muslims and members of the other minority communities but the Constitution itself."