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Nashik top cop junks order banning bhajans on loudspeaker before azaan

Nashik top cop junks order banning bhajans on loudspeaker before azaan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Jayant Naiknavare, who took over as the Nashik commissioner of police last week, has cancelled the order given by his predecessor Deepak Pandey over loudspeakers.

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'During the nine years of BJP rule, not a single temple has been reconstructed.' 'They might have constructed the Ram temple as it is an emotional issue. But they are not much interested in issues like heritage.'

The BJP's Dalit MP who wants Modi to walk the talk

The BJP's Dalit MP who wants Modi to walk the talk

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

'Today, Dalits can become IAS officers, doctors, IPS, MLAs, MPs and even the President due to the Constitution of India.' 'And if you destroy India's Constitution, then poverty will never disappear.' 'If the BJP is pro-Dalit, they must implement policies which are pro-Dalit.' 'It cannot work if they only talk.'

'Gau rakshaks are systematically targeting Dalits, Muslims'

'Gau rakshaks are systematically targeting Dalits, Muslims'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'Gau rakshak groups are beating Dalits and circulating videos on social media because they know that no one will touch them.'

Dalit woman dies after being raped, set afire in Rajasthan

Dalit woman dies after being raped, set afire in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

According to a complaint lodged by the woman's husband, Shakoor Khan broke into their home on Thursday and raped his wife when she was alone.

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Dubbed as "Jobs Governor", Haley turned South Carolina's economy around during her tenure as governor and transforming the state into a manufacturing powerhouse. She cut taxes, repealed burdensome regulations, and turned South Carolina into "the Beast of the Southeast". Under her leadership, figures note, the state's unemployment rate hit a 15-year low, and when she left office, South Carolina was at full employment.

Cong BIhar manifesto promises 10L jobs, farm loan waiver

Cong BIhar manifesto promises 10L jobs, farm loan waiver

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Referred to as 'Badlav Patr (document of change)', Congress leader Randeep Surjewala and All India Congress Committee's Bihar in-charge Shakti Sinh Gohil presented the manifesto that promises farm loan waiver and 50 percent subsidy in electricity bills to farmers up to 100 units of consumption. The manifesto also promised that it will reject the Centre's farm laws if voted to power.

NIC condemns all forms of violence; sexual abuse of women

NIC condemns all forms of violence; sexual abuse of women

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The National Integration Council, which discussed ways to check communal violence, on Monday condemned all forms of violence intended to disturb communal harmony and resolved to take immediate action against those involved in it.

BJP workers stage protest across TN over jawan's murder

BJP workers stage protest across TN over jawan's murder

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

He was expected to report for duty on February 10, according to Rama Nandagopal, president of Krishnagiri district BJP ex-servicemen wing.

'Modi's selection of Yogi is backfiring'

'Modi's selection of Yogi is backfiring'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'If the Opposition does make a dent, it could encourage the efforts of regional parties to come together for the larger battle in 2024 and mark the beginning of a new anti-BJP politics.'

Veerappan's wife demands CBI probe against STF

Veerappan's wife demands CBI probe against STF

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Muthulakshmi, wife of slain forest brigand Veerappan, on Friday sought a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged atrocities committed by Special Task Force personnel during the hunt to nab him.

Kejriwal govt harassing me: Delhi women's panel chief

Kejriwal govt harassing me: Delhi women's panel chief

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Barkha Singh, chairperson of the Delhi women's commission on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of harassing her for summoning controversial Law Minister Somnath Bharti in connection with the south Delhi raid episode and refused to step down from the post.

Gujarat govt, DGP get legal notices over public flogging of minorities

Gujarat govt, DGP get legal notices over public flogging of minorities

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Convenor of the Minority Coordination Committee (MCC) Mujahid Nafees issued contempt notices to the officers after some policemen were seen publicly flogging the accused in Undhela village in Kheda on Tuesday.

Outrage over Mumbai gang rape resonates in Lok Sabha

Outrage over Mumbai gang rape resonates in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The outrage over the Mumbai gang rape of a young photojournalist resonated in Lok Sabha on Saturday with members voicing concern that such incidents continue despite laws being made stringent, a view shared by the government.

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

To demand justice for the eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered in Jammu and Kashmir and the teenager in UP's Unnao, the Congress party led a candelight vigil to India Gate in New Delhi.

Saving the girl child, one village at a time

Saving the girl child, one village at a time

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Sarpanch leaders are changing Rajasthan for the girl child, says Rashme Sehgal.

Bhagwat bats for 'equality among Hindus', says no danger to minorities

Bhagwat bats for 'equality among Hindus', says no danger to minorities

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said scare-mongering was being done by some that there was a danger to minorities, but asserted that this is neither the nature of the Sangh nor of Hindus.

Congress MPs raise Delhi police 'ill-treatment' with Birla, Naidu

Congress MPs raise Delhi police 'ill-treatment' with Birla, Naidu

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Congress MPs on Thursday met the LoK Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and raised the issue of alleged ill-treatment of party lawmakers, including some women, by the Delhi police during their protests in the national capital against Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the Enforcement Directorate.

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Hundreds of JNU students rocked the national capital on Monday, bringing several parts of the city to a halt.

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Rahul Gandhi has shown courage to heal the heart of democracy.'

The Most Gandhian Protest Won't Be Tolerated In India

The Most Gandhian Protest Won't Be Tolerated In India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

A protest happens because the State doesn't follow its own laws. A protest is an objection and a complaint. It exists because it is otherwise unheard, observes Aakar Patel.

Amnesty criticises India for 'intensified crackdown on freedoms'

Amnesty criticises India for 'intensified crackdown on freedoms'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Indian authorities failed to "prevent many incidents of religious violence and contributed to tensions through polarising speeches", Amnesty International said.

Murugha seer hospitalised after being arrested in sexual abuse case

Murugha seer hospitalised after being arrested in sexual abuse case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Police sources said the seer was questioned for several hours after his arrest late on Thursday night. He reportedly developed some health complication soon after he was sent to jail.

Congress works more, but can't market itself: Rahul

Congress works more, but can't market itself: Rahul

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

The Congress works more but is not good at marketing itself, unlike opposition parties, believes party vice-president Rahul Gandhi.

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Kapadvanj Deputy Superintendent of Police V N Solanki has been asked to conduct the inquiry and submit a report, sources in the state home department said on Friday.

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Hindu festivals are now becoming occasions when anti-Muslim hatred is expressed freely through slogans and songs that are full of abuse against Muslims or calls to either kill them or humiliate them, observes Apoorvanand.

BJP-Shiv Sena in fresh war of words after police stop Kirit Somaiya

BJP-Shiv Sena in fresh war of words after police stop Kirit Somaiya

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Somaiya had on Sunday claimed he was barred from entering Kolhapur with the district authorities citing law and order as well as security concerns following his allegations of corruption against Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Hasan Mushrif.

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

Hatred being spread in country under Modi's rule: Rahul @ Bharat Bandh

Hatred being spread in country under Modi's rule: Rahul @ Bharat Bandh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Ramping up his attack against the prime minister, the Congress chief questioned the prime minister's silence on rising fuel prices, the Rafale jet deal and issues such as farmer suicides, atrocities against women and unemployment.

Delhi riots: Bhim Army chief seeks UN's intervention

Delhi riots: Bhim Army chief seeks UN's intervention

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad alleged that after the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was signed into a law in December, the socio-political situation in the country has been witnessing "new heights of state-sponsored atrocities".

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury reports on how the West Bengal elections are being fought by the BJP and Trinalool Congress amid COVID challenges, 'Bangaliana', and campaigns based on religion, region, and caste.

'Single woman fighting alone': Jaya Bachchan hails Mamata

'Single woman fighting alone': Jaya Bachchan hails Mamata

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Jaya said she is in Bengal to campaign for the Trinamool Congress as per instructions of her party president Akhilesh Yadav, who has extended support to Mamata Banerjee in the polls.

Delhi 2012 gang rape convicts to hang, SC rejects review plea

Delhi 2012 gang rape convicts to hang, SC rejects review plea

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court said the death row convicts failed to point out 'error apparent on the face of record' in the judgment.

Poll results show all sections supporting BJP: Modi

Poll results show all sections supporting BJP: Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Modi also lauded party workers in the state, saying each of them is a champion

Kharge takes over as Cong chief with 'daro mat' slogan

Kharge takes over as Cong chief with 'daro mat' slogan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took charge as the Congress' first non-Gandhi president in 24 years, citing Rahul Gandhi's slogan 'daro mat' to energise workers and declaring that the party will demolish the government's 'system of lies, treachery and hatred'.

Assembly polls outcome to set the tone for Winter Session

Assembly polls outcome to set the tone for Winter Session

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Outcome of Assembly polls in five states will set the tone for the winter session of Parliament beginning on Thursday though the government has listed a heavy legislative agenda and opposition is demanding extension of the 12-day sitting.

Mumbai rape-murder case: No leniency, says judge, awards death penalty

Mumbai rape-murder case: No leniency, says judge, awards death penalty

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The crime, which took place inside a parked tempo in the wee hours, had sent shockwaves through the city and evoked the memories of the 2012 Delhi gangrape case due to the brutal

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Over the last two days, Dalit organisations and the opposition Telugu Desam Party put in sustained pressure calling for the police to arrest the ruling party legislator.

'Rape in India' remark: BJP demands apology; Rahul refuses

'Rape in India' remark: BJP demands apology; Rahul refuses

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

BJP said Gandhi's remarks were condemnable and he should apologise in the House.

India's defence suffered during Antony's stewardship: Modi

India's defence suffered during Antony's stewardship: Modi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Launching a fresh attack on Defence Minister A K Antony, Narendra Modi on Tuesday charged that the country's defence had suffered seriously during his stewardship and said he owed an explanation to the people for this.

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