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Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump debate is here but rules apply

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump debate is here but rules apply

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Ahead of the US presidential elections this November, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in their first debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night ET.

SC issues notice to Centre on abortion law

SC issues notice to Centre on abortion law

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre on a petition challenging a law prohibiting abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy in case of foetal abnormality.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

Unmoved by Savita case, Irish docs firm on abortion rules

Unmoved by Savita case, Irish docs firm on abortion rules

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

The Irish Medical Organisation has rejected a motion supporting the regulation of abortion -- when there is a real and substantial risk to the life of a pregnant woman -- as in the case of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar who died as a result of a miscarriage. The motion was defeated by 42 votes to 32 at the IMO's annual conference in Killarney.

Gaganyaan: ISRO gears up for test vehicle launch

Gaganyaan: ISRO gears up for test vehicle launch

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

ISRO aims to send humans into space on a Low Earth Orbit of 400 km for a three-day mission and bring them safely back to earth.

Ireland to legalise abortion if mother's life is at risk

Ireland to legalise abortion if mother's life is at risk

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Ireland on Tuesday announced that it will legalise abortions when the mother's life is at risk, weeks after the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar, who died after being refused an abortion in the European country. The decision comes after a huge public outcry over the death of 31-year-old Savita, who died on October 28 at Galway University Hospital. She had been 17-weeks pregnant and was found to be miscarrying.

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get the people who are already here out of here, and only allow population increases in the white population.'

Ireland cabinet to take up abortion report

Ireland cabinet to take up abortion report

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The Irish cabinet will take up the report of an expert group on abortion on Tuesday even as thousands of people in Ireland protest the tragic death of an Indian dentist. Irish Health Minister James Reilly has said he will be bringing the report of the expert group to the Cabinet on Tuesday.

Revealed! Cristiano Ronaldo's mother wanted to abort the star

Revealed! Cristiano Ronaldo's mother wanted to abort the star

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo's mother has released a tell-all biography where she has revealed that she tried to abort the football star while she was pregnant.

US House rejects sex selective abortion bill

US House rejects sex selective abortion bill

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

The United States House of Representative has rejected a legislation that would impose fines and prison terms on doctors who would perform abortion for the sole purpose of controlling the gender of a child.

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'He is the only president, the only American politician, who had the guts to stand with Hindus.'

Air India plane hits luggage tractor at Pune airport

Air India plane hits luggage tractor at Pune airport

Rediff.com17 May 2024

A Delhi-bound Air India flight had to abort its take-off and was later cancelled after it hit a luggage tractor trolley while taxiing for departure at the Pune airport, airline sources said on Friday.

MMTC aborts SEZ plan with Maytas

MMTC aborts SEZ plan with Maytas

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Though the decision to pull out of the Rs 8,603-crore (Rs 86.03 billion) multi-services SEZ project in Tamil Nadu has been taken by the MMTC brass, the formal approval for aborting the plan is expected on January 16 from the MMTC board.

Govt to act on people's wishes: Irish PM on abortion bill

Govt to act on people's wishes: Irish PM on abortion bill

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Dismissing concerns expressed by Ireland's Roman Catholic leaders over a new abortion bill in the wake of an Indian dentist's death, Prime Minister Enda Kenny has said that it is the government's responsibility to legislate according to people's wishes.

Mumbai-bound plane aborts journey midway

Mumbai-bound plane aborts journey midway

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

The GoAir flight took off from the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi at around 4 pm but the pilot detected problems in the plane's under carriage and so had to return it to the Delhi airport, airport sources said.

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump is relying on support from billionaires and big corporations, while hers is a people powered campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday addressing her first election rally, a day after she became the presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.

Centre rules out amending abortion laws

Centre rules out amending abortion laws

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

The government on Monday ruled out amending abortion laws in consideration of cases like that of Niketa Mehta, who wanted to terminate her 26-week pregnancy as the child would be born with a congenital heart defect."As it is today, going by just one case, I do not think the law can be amended," Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said."We sympathise with her case and would discuss all other avenues," he said.

F1: Russell takes pole in British 1-2-3 at Silverstone

F1: Russell takes pole in British 1-2-3 at Silverstone

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

George Russell led Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes front-row lockout in qualifying for the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Lando Norris completing a rare one-two-three of home drivers.

Is J D Vance The Right Choice By Trump?

Is J D Vance The Right Choice By Trump?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

This is the guy who might be one feeble, McDonald's-fueled heartbeat from the presidency, notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Biles upstaged by Andrade in floor final; D'Amato takes balance beam gold

Biles upstaged by Andrade in floor final; D'Amato takes balance beam gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The American, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist and a four-time world champion on the balance beam, finished a disappointing fifth with 13.100.

Pratyusha had abortion before committing suicide?

Pratyusha had abortion before committing suicide?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Pratyusha Banerjee suicide case.

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We are f#^*@d' Democrats told CNN after Biden's poor performance.

Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Observing that the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar illustrates a gap in Irish law, rights group Amnesty on Saturday asked Ireland to ensure that its domestic policy on access to abortion is in line with international human rights law.

Norris takes Hungary pole in McLaren front row lockout

Norris takes Hungary pole in McLaren front row lockout

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Red Bull are concerned about their constructors' title defence being weakened at a time when McLaren are emerging as a threat

Manchester United plane aborts landing in Germany

Manchester United plane aborts landing in Germany

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Manchester United's plane had to abort its landing seconds from touchdown as the squad flew to Germany for Wednesday's Champions League match with Bayer Leverkusen, British media reported.

Savita's case was not about abortion: Ireland's bishops

Savita's case was not about abortion: Ireland's bishops

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Amid a raging debate on the country's strict abortion laws, Ireland's Catholic bishops have said that the church 'has never taught that the life of a child in the womb should be preferred to that of a mother'.

Haryana: Doctor held for carrying out illegal abortion

Haryana: Doctor held for carrying out illegal abortion

Rediff.com15 May 2012

The ultrasound centre where the scan was carried out a month back that revealed the status of the unborn child as that of a female was also sealed after the authorities carried out a raid at the two premises late Monday night.

Rough weather aborts Amarnath yatra for many

Rough weather aborts Amarnath yatra for many

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Over five thousand pilgrims who left for the holy cave of Amarnath on Tuesday morning from north Kashmir's Baltel route had to abort the arduous uphill trek as the weather turned worse.

US House passes bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks

US House passes bill to ban abortion after 20 weeks

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Republican-controlled United States House of Representatives has approved a legislation to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, one of the most stringent pro-life bills to pass a Congressional chamber in a decade.

Kalachakra Puja pushes up condom, abortion pill sales

Kalachakra Puja pushes up condom, abortion pill sales

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Local medicine store owners at Bodh Gaya said that the sale of condoms had suddenly had increased three to four times during Kalachakra puja, thanks to arrival of devotees from across the world.

England to resume aborted tour of India

England to resume aborted tour of India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

England are to fly to Abu Dhabi on Thursday before travelling to India to resume the tour they aborted after last week's militant attacks in Mumbai. The senior squad, along with nine members of the England Performance Squad, will practice in Abu Dhabi before travelling on to India next week subject to the implementation of security recommendations.

Savita's death leads to abortion law review in Ireland

Savita's death leads to abortion law review in Ireland

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The Irish cabinet has reached an agreement on a controversial bill on abortion, which for the first time will allow limited legal termination, as part of legislative changes promised after Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar died following a miscarriage last year.

ISRO's Gaganyaan test vehicle to soar on Oct 21 morning

ISRO's Gaganyaan test vehicle to soar on Oct 21 morning

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The test vehicle development flight (TV-D1) is aimed at testing the crew module that will carry Indian astronauts during the human spaceflight late next year.

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The central government's Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it is of national importance, the government has said amid calls to abort the controversial project due to ecological concerns, the Centre said in an official statement.

ISRO to put first astronaut on Moon by 2040

ISRO to put first astronaut on Moon by 2040

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

After the historic success of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going full throttle with its plans to send Indian astronauts for the first time to the Moon by 2040, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said.

Women's commission to take up abortion row with MEA

Women's commission to take up abortion row with MEA

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The National Commission for Women on Friday said it would take up with the external affairs ministry the issue of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar's death in Ireland after doctors allegedly refused to terminate her 17-week pregnancy on the ground that it was a Catholic country.

Indian woman dies after being refused abortion in Ireland

Indian woman dies after being refused abortion in Ireland

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

A 31-year-old Indian woman died in Ireland from blood poisoning after doctors allegedly refused to perform an abortion as it is "a Catholic country". Irish authorities have launched a probe into the death of Savita Halappanavar, a dentist, who was 17 weeks pregnant. She had suffered a miscarriage and later died of septicaemia at University Hospital Galway in October, The Irish Times reported on Wednesday.

Bad Newz Review: A Leave-Your-Brains-Aside Entertainer

Bad Newz Review: A Leave-Your-Brains-Aside Entertainer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Ammy and Triptii have the chemistry of a door-to-door salesman and disinterested customer.' On the other hand, she and Vicky burn down the house with their scorching sensuality, observes Sukanya Verma.

Woman loses unborn baby after being wrongly given abortion med

Woman loses unborn baby after being wrongly given abortion med

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

A doctor and a paramedic have been arrested after an eight-month pregnant woman was allegedly wrongly administered medicine for abortion at a prominent private hospital here, leading to the death of her unborn child.

Won't take rushed decision on abortion: Irish PM

Won't take rushed decision on abortion: Irish PM

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

With an Indian dentist's tragic death igniting protests over right to abortion in Ireland, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has said he is awaiting a report by an expert group on the issue but will not be rushed into an immediate decision.

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