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Those who raised suspicion about Ram temple construction ...: Shinde

Those who raised suspicion about Ram temple construction ...: Shinde

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

After paying obeisance to Ramlalla and overseeing the construction work of the temple, Shinde said he is happy that the dream of "Hindu Hriday Samrat" Balasaheb Thackeray and crores of Ram bhakts is being fulfilled.

Former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh not traceable, Maha govt tells HC

Former Mumbai CP Param Bir Singh not traceable, Maha govt tells HC

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The whereabouts of former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh were not known, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay high court.

Mumbai to see MVA's rally, Shinde's counter rally on Saturday

Mumbai to see MVA's rally, Shinde's counter rally on Saturday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The march will start near J J Hospital and end at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai.

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

IUML member moves resolution in RS seeking Sachar report implementation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

A private member resolution seeking that the government implement the recommendations of the Sachar Committee report and other reports that have discussed the educational and social backwardness of Muslims and enact a legislation for the prevention of atrocities against minorities was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Friday.

In Chennai Chirag Paswan demands action against rumour-mongers

In Chennai Chirag Paswan demands action against rumour-mongers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Monday demanded a thorough probe regarding the alleged attack on Bihar migrant workers and bring the culprits to book, and ensure a hospitable atmosphere for the workforce in Tamil Nadu.

Haridwar hate speech accused Tyagi says his life is in danger

Haridwar hate speech accused Tyagi says his life is in danger

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Haridwar hate speech accused Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, who has been asked by the Supreme Court to surrender by September 2, said his life is in danger and he may be killed in a suicide attack.

Raut: If Rahul Gandhi's 'aura' continues this year...

Raut: If Rahul Gandhi's 'aura' continues this year...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

In his weekly column Rokhthok in the Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Raut also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah should not sow 'seeds of hatred and divisiveness'.

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Denmark is opposed to Russian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics next year even under a neutral flag

Cong demands action from PM against WFI chief

Cong demands action from PM against WFI chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'The Sports Minister (Anurag Thakur) should speak out. The Prime Minister should speak out, there should be resignations, and heads should roll immediately.'

HC stays notice issued to Nawab Malik on complaint by Wankhede's kin

HC stays notice issued to Nawab Malik on complaint by Wankhede's kin

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Malik's lawyer Jagvijay Singh Gandhi said that Wankhede's cousin Sanjay Wankhede had filed a complaint at a special court in Washim, seeking registration of a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the Nationalist Congress Party leader.

Can go to jail a number of times: Sisodia on CBI questioning

Can go to jail a number of times: Sisodia on CBI questioning

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sisodia said he will fully cooperate with the CBI that has summoned him for questioning in the excise policy case.

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

India experienced major human rights issues in 2022: US report

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Released by secretary of state Antony Blinken, the annual human rights reports of the state department is a mandatory requirement of the US Congress giving details of human rights status in countries across the world.

'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Is this how you plan to run India? Is this how you plan to save India?' 'If this is your plan, then what happened in Manipur will start happening all over the country.'

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.

Govt limits pre-matric scholarship to class 9-10, hitting SC/ST/OBC, minorities

Govt limits pre-matric scholarship to class 9-10, hitting SC/ST/OBC, minorities

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Stating that RTE covers compulsory education up to class 8th for all students, the government has now limited its pre-matric scholarship scheme meant for backward and minority communities to students of class 9th and 10th.

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the opposition alliance INDIA as a collection of arrogant dynasties who will take India back by two centuries as he exuded confidence that people will bless the "garib ka beta" with a record-breaking mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

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.

Avenge Lakhimpur through votes: Jayant Chaudhary

Avenge Lakhimpur through votes: Jayant Chaudhary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Chaudhary also announced that if his party is voted into power in Uttar Pradesh, high court benches will be set up in western Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand and Purvanchal areas of the state.

Awhad resigns to protest false charges after police books him for molestation

Awhad resigns to protest false charges after police books him for molestation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Nationalist Congress Party legislator and former Maharashtra minister Jitendra Awhad on Monday said he has decided to resign as member of the legislative assembly over "fake" cases registered against him by the police.

White House rules out Russia's ouster from UN Security Council

White House rules out Russia's ouster from UN Security Council

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Suspension is the only method provided for in the UN resolution that established the Human Rights Council back in 2005.

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Centre received 5.59 lakh public grievances against various government departments in the first half of this year, with the Department of Financial Services (DFS) getting most of such complaints, according to an official report.

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics

Dalit boy beaten up by teacher for touching water pot at Raj school, dies

Dalit boy beaten up by teacher for touching water pot at Raj school, dies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

A nine-year-old Dalit boy died on Saturday allegedly after he was beaten up by a teacher for touching a drinking water pot in a private school in Jalore district of Rajasthan, police said.

'People are frightened, but nobody knows what to do'

'People are frightened, but nobody knows what to do'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'There is no one who will be able to have a dignified life, when your brother and sister of another community are not being treated as human.'

BJP wins Azam Khan's Rampur Sadar For First Time

BJP wins Azam Khan's Rampur Sadar For First Time

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

BJP candidate Akash Saxena defeated his Samajwadi Party rival Asim Raja by 33,702 votes.

Defaming Savarkar unacceptable, this may split MVA, Raut warns Rahul

Defaming Savarkar unacceptable, this may split MVA, Raut warns Rahul

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Raut said the statement might result in a rift in the MVA, which comprises the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, apart from the Uddhav-Sena.

Mumbai writer raped in 5-star, threatened with D-gang

Mumbai writer raped in 5-star, threatened with D-gang

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The woman also claimed that that she had received a call from the "D" gang threatening her to not register a complaint against the businessman.

Right-wing leader Sambhaji Bhide dropped from Koregaon-Bhima case

Right-wing leader Sambhaji Bhide dropped from Koregaon-Bhima case

Rediff.com5 May 2022

On Wednesday, the police submitted its report before the commission.

Sexual abuse of minors: K'taka pontiff sent to judicial custody till Sep 14

Sexual abuse of minors: K'taka pontiff sent to judicial custody till Sep 14

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The police did not seek extension of the police custody in which he was held since September 2.

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

No Link Between Elgar Parishad, Violence: Cop

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The foundation of the Bhima Koregaon case was blown to bits by a senior policeman, reports Jyoti Punwani.

PFI encouraged vulnerable youth to join Lashkar, ISIS, Al-Qaeda: NIA

PFI encouraged vulnerable youth to join Lashkar, ISIS, Al-Qaeda: NIA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The accused PFI leaders also conspired to establish Islamic rule in India by committing terrorist acts as a part of violent jihad, as per the report.

MP: Dalit girl stopped from attending school; 7 held

MP: Dalit girl stopped from attending school; 7 held

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Some persons allegedly accosted and snatched the girl's school bag and told her not to attend school as other girls of the village were not doing so.

As Hooghly simmers, Mamata appeals to 'Hindu brothers' to protect minorities

As Hooghly simmers, Mamata appeals to 'Hindu brothers' to protect minorities

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appealed for peace and asked "Hindu brothers" to ensure that minorities are protected, as prohibitory orders remained in force after post-Ram Navami violence in two towns of the densely populate Hooghly district.

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Sachin Pilot's turn won't come because...: Shah on Cong rift

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Shah said that it is "a 3-D government in Rajasthan and three Ds stands for 'dange' (riots), 'durvyavhar' (ill-treatment) with women and 'Dalit' atrocities.

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The British government has claimed Begum could seek a Bangladeshi passport given her heritage but her family has argued that she is British and has never held Bangladeshi citizenship.

'I meet young girls who find The Kerala Story cool'

'I meet young girls who find The Kerala Story cool'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'The Kerala Story is no longer just another film, it's become a movement.'

3 Hizbul terrorists killed near Amarnath Yatra route in J-K, 1 arrested

3 Hizbul terrorists killed near Amarnath Yatra route in J-K, 1 arrested

Rediff.com6 May 2022

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists fired at the security forces.

Ukraine crisis: US and allies target Putin's daughters, Russian banks

Ukraine crisis: US and allies target Putin's daughters, Russian banks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

These sweeping financial sanctions follow the action earlier this week to cut off Russia's frozen funds in the United States to make debt payments.

Kerala Guv begins day-long fast against dowry

Kerala Guv begins day-long fast against dowry

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

It may be for the first time in the history of the southern state that any Governor was fasting for such a social cause.