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Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The Assam government announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a job for the next of the kin of the deceased.

Shah to table citizenship bill in Lok Sabha today

Shah to table citizenship bill in Lok Sabha today

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

In the afternoon, the home minister will introduce the Bill to amend the six-decade-old Citizenship Act and later in the day, it will be taken up for discussion and passage, according to the Lok Sabha's List of Business for Monday.

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'We want the Commission to finish its work; the issue it is investigating is too crucial for its work to be left incomplete.'

Ambedkar's followers can't be Naxals: Union minister on Bhima-Koregaon

Ambedkar's followers can't be Naxals: Union minister on Bhima-Koregaon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Action should be taken against those arrested for alleged Naxal links if there was evidence, he said.

Who is responsible for the chaos in Parliament today?

Who is responsible for the chaos in Parliament today?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Both the Congress and the BJP are to be blamed for the commotion in Parliament on Thursday, say people from the Telangana and Seema-Andhra region. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Lok Sabha passes citizenship (amendment) bill

Lok Sabha passes citizenship (amendment) bill

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The Bill provides for according Indian citizenship to the the Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after six years of residence in India instead of 12 years even if they do not possess any document.

The use of violence for political gains

The use of violence for political gains

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'There appears to be no end to the errors that our leaders are willing to commit and no risk they are unwilling to run,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Is this why Modi is nervous?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

'In this country, if any government acquires one of these images -- anti-farmer, or anti-poor or corrupt -- the government doesn't survive.' 'The Modi government is fast acquiring that anti-farmer image, that is why it is nervous.'

65 per cent polling in Maharashtra municipal council election

65 per cent polling in Maharashtra municipal council election

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Around 65 per cent polling was reported in elections to 147 municipal councils and 17 nagar panchayats in Maharashtra on Sunday.

Trade union, BEST strikes disrupt normal life

Trade union, BEST strikes disrupt normal life

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions to protest the Centre's alleged anti-worker policies evoked mixed response all over country on Tuesday.

Stop 'fooling' the people of the country: Rahul to Modi

Stop 'fooling' the people of the country: Rahul to Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Stop "fooling" the people, Rahul Gandhi asserted in a fresh broadside against Narendra Modi, dubbing his "toffee or balloon" model of development in Gujarat as nothing but "loot of public money".

3 states to challenge SC ruling on SC/ST Act

3 states to challenge SC ruling on SC/ST Act

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan had reportedly taken steps to implement the order, they have now decided to put its execution in abeyance.

Trouble in Jammu over temple 'desecration', CM appeals for calm

Trouble in Jammu over temple 'desecration', CM appeals for calm

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

A few incidents of protests were reported in Jammu city even as mobile Internet services remained suspended and policemen deployed in strength to thwart any flare up.

Bihar elections will bring end to 'jungle-raj': Modi@Gaya

Bihar elections will bring end to 'jungle-raj': Modi@Gaya

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

"You have suffered their arrogance, deceit and exploitation for the last 25 years. Do you want such a rule to continue for another five years," the Prime Minister asked at a mass rally in Patna.

Why is PM silent on atrocities on SCs, STs, asks Rahul

Why is PM silent on atrocities on SCs, STs, asks Rahul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

He also attacked Modi on the CBSE question papers leak and on the 'leak' of assembly election date for Karnataka, saying Modi was silent on these issues too.

Nine more judges suspended as Telangana-Centre row over bifurcation of HC escalates

Nine more judges suspended as Telangana-Centre row over bifurcation of HC escalates

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The TRS on Tuesday alleged that the Centre was being 'insensitive' in not bifurcating the high court so far.

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Assam

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Assam

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

They warned that the 'prime minister and his cabinet colleagues will be stopped from entering the state' if their interests were harmed.

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Opposition parties continued their dharna for the third day on Thursday in the state assembly, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the mysterious death of an upright IAS officer, forcing its adjournment till March 23, as protests over the death persisted across the state.

His words comfort me: Nitish on PM describing him as secular

His words comfort me: Nitish on PM describing him as secular

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh described him as secular, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday thanked him for the praise, saying the words give him comfort.

Voices from Mandsaur: 'The killing was pre-planned'

Voices from Mandsaur: 'The killing was pre-planned'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Pipliyamandi becomes the epicentre of the current farmers' agitation across the country, demanding better price for their produce and loan waiver and a political hot-potato for all.

Country is under undeclared emergency: Yashwant Sinha

Country is under undeclared emergency: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Sinha said the data on economic growth put out by the Central government cannot be trusted.

Now a Dalit quota stick to beat AMU with

Now a Dalit quota stick to beat AMU with

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'The brazen politics, in this series of bullying of AMU by functionaries of the Union and provincial governments, utterly disregarding the fact that the matter is sub judice, is quite obvious.' 'One needs to see through the desperate politics of the BJP which governs both Uttar Pradesh and the Centre, especially its woes over its Dalit support base,' says AMU Professor Mohammad Sajjad.

'Only Brahmins can defeat Brahminism'

'Only Brahmins can defeat Brahminism'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

'To all those then who talk about ending Brahminical hegemony, my advice is: Get the Brahmins on your side,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'If you look through the optics of BJP leader Kapil Mishra, he was standing with a deputy commissioner of police while giving a hate speech.' 'Immediately, the message goes down that the police is 'with us' so let's start rioting.'

Why Modi didn't visit Udupi's Krishna temple

Why Modi didn't visit Udupi's Krishna temple

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Controversy at the Pejawar Mutt -- an integral part of the VHP and the Ram temple movement -- forces PM to stay away.

This neta wants reservations for the upper caste poor

This neta wants reservations for the upper caste poor

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'If you are weak economically, you automatically lag behind in other aspects of life.'

How much does he know? Jaitley says on Rahul; Congress hits back

How much does he know? Jaitley says on Rahul; Congress hits back

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The Congress said arrogance of the BJP has touched its zenith as it turned 'blind' to farm distress.

'With a heavy heart', Karnataka to release Cauvery water to TN

'With a heavy heart', Karnataka to release Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

"Despite severe hardships faced by the government of Karnataka, the state will release water as directed by the Supreme Court," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

Kodnani was present in Naroda Gam for around 10 minutes: SIT

Kodnani was present in Naroda Gam for around 10 minutes: SIT

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Citing the testimonies of eye witnesses, Vyas said that people of that area saw Kodnani at Naroda Gam during the morning.

Protests at Hyderabad university after scholar who was thrown out of hostel kills himself

Protests at Hyderabad university after scholar who was thrown out of hostel kills himself

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Non-ABVP student unions have called for banch on Monday after Vermula Rohit, a 22-year-old research scholar, allegedly hanged himself at a hostel in the Hyderabad Central University.

Mevani not responsible for Bhima-Koregaon violence: Union minister

Mevani not responsible for Bhima-Koregaon violence: Union minister

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

He says there was tension in the area even prior to January 1.

Why Siddaramaiah and the Congress are sinking in Karnataka

Why Siddaramaiah and the Congress are sinking in Karnataka

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Siddaramaiah seems overwhelmed by problems coming at him from every direction, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Pro-AP staffers hold rally amid attack by Telangana supporters

Pro-AP staffers hold rally amid attack by Telangana supporters

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Braving attacks by pro-Telangana elements, nearly one lakh employees from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions congregated in Hyderabad on Saturday for a rally, which gave the call to keep the state united.

In HCU, Rahul compares Rohith's death to Mahatma Gandhi's killing

In HCU, Rahul compares Rohith's death to Mahatma Gandhi's killing

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Rohith, like Mahatma Gandhi, was not allowed to speak the truth by the forces who killed him, said Congress vice president.

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The indefinite economic blockade by United Naga Council since November 1, 2016 in Manipur against the state government's decision for creation of seven new districts has severely hit supply of essential commodities, including fuel.

Dalit Sitaram Kesri was 'thrown out' to make way for Sonia: Modi

Dalit Sitaram Kesri was 'thrown out' to make way for Sonia: Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

He challenged the Congress to select someone 'capable' as its president, who did not belong to 'that one family'.

Curfew in various J-K districts; army stages flag march

Curfew in various J-K districts; army stages flag march

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

A curfew was on Sunday clamped in three more districts of Udhampur, Samba and Kathua in Jammu region and army staged flag marches as tension prevailed following outbreak of communal violence in Kishtwar on Friday that left two persons dead and scores of others injured.

8 days on, Parliament stuck on demonetisation

8 days on, Parliament stuck on demonetisation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Both Houses were adjourned multiple times as Opposition members kept on shouting slogans against the PM.

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The Haryana 'incident is a manifestation of a far greater malady -- mobocracy -- that continues to afflict our society,' says Vivek Gumaste.

I never made such statements: MoS Katheria on hate speech

I never made such statements: MoS Katheria on hate speech

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Facing ire over his alleged inflammatory speech warning Muslims of a 'final battle', Union Minister of State for Human Resource and Development Ram Shankar Katheria claims he did not make any such comments.