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BJP ally Vaiko to hold protest against Lanka president in Delhi

BJP ally Vaiko to hold protest against Lanka president in Delhi

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Opposing invitation to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa for Narendra Modi's swearing-in as the prime minister, Bharatiya Janata Party ally Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Saturday announced a black flag demonstration against the head of the island republic in Delhi on May 26.

Protests against citizenship bill rock Assam

Protests against citizenship bill rock Assam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The agitators belonging to 70 organisations, led by KMSS and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad, gathered at the secretariat to protest against the passing of the bill in the Lower House of Parliament.

Firing a result of hyper-nationalism: Jamia student

Firing a result of hyper-nationalism: Jamia student

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Shadab Farooq, a mass communication student, said the administration and the vice chancellor should also be blamed for the shooting.

We want to give Kejriwal protection, but his plans are secret: Gujarat cops

We want to give Kejriwal protection, but his plans are secret: Gujarat cops

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Kutch police lodged a case of rioting against a mob of 40 to 50 men, who allegedly stopped the convoy of Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday and attacked his car.

Ayodhya calm on Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya calm on Babri demolition anniversary

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The saffron outfit organised a programme and took a pledge to ensure that a Ram temple was constructed at the disputed site.

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Sharif, 73, returned home on a special flight from Dubai, ending a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK, to head his party and try to secure a record fourth term in the general elections expected to be held in January.

TN guv wants to know about govt schemes, DMK says fine

TN guv wants to know about govt schemes, DMK says fine

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

This development assumes significance as the DMK, when it was in the opposition (2016-21) had staunchly opposed former Governor Banwarilal Purohit's review of state schemes and tour of districts.

People in public life supporting black money: PM

People in public life supporting black money: PM

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Modi lamented that there was a time when people stood for values and the times changed where people started making compromise on corruption

3 Indians taken hostage in Iraq

3 Indians taken hostage in Iraq

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

A group calling itself 'Black Flags' has threatened to behead them if the Kuwaiti firm for which they work does not pull out of the country.

Black fungus: 8 Covid survivors die in Maha, Guj reports 50 cases

Black fungus: 8 Covid survivors die in Maha, Guj reports 50 cases

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The fungus, also called `black fungus', is present in the environment, but those with suppressed immunity or co-morbidities are more vulnerable to its infection, he said.

Hostage crisis: Direct contact brings hope

Hostage crisis: Direct contact brings hope

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

The family members of Antaryami and Tilak Raj, two of the three Indians taken hostage in Iraq with four others by a group that calls itself Black Flags, said they are keeping track of the events through TV channels.

Activists write 'Jai Maharashtra' on Karnataka Bank signboard in Nashik

Activists write 'Jai Maharashtra' on Karnataka Bank signboard in Nashik

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Activists of the Swarajya Sanghatana on Wednesday smeared black paint on the signboard of Karnataka Bank at its branch in Nashik city of Maharashtra amid a simmering border dispute between the two states.

Life comes to a standstill in Sukhdev's village

Life comes to a standstill in Sukhdev's village

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Sukhdev is one of the seven drivers, three of them Indians, being held hostage in Iraq by a militant group which calls itself Black Flags.

Cong leaders change their Twitter DPs to Nehru holding tricolour

Cong leaders change their Twitter DPs to Nehru holding tricolour

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The Congress and a host of its leaders on Wednesday changed their social media display pictures to an image of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru holding the national flag.

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

If the idea was to garner AIADMK votes with or without the three faction leaders after the party broke ties with the NDA, it may not work after all, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the ill-fated aircraft have been retrieved. AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) is conducting investigations,' Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, as fresh questions were raised on the safety parameters of the runway.

Congress workers heckle Urjit Patel at Kolkata airport

Congress workers heckle Urjit Patel at Kolkata airport

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The agitated workers waved black flags and chanted slogans against him.

Waiting for good news...

Waiting for good news...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

A remote village in Orissa is praying for the safe release of the three abducted Indians in Iraq.

TMC waiting to get Supriyo killed: BJP

TMC waiting to get Supriyo killed: BJP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party president Dilip Ghosh on Friday alleged that the Jadavpur University campus has become a hub of anti-nationals and communists and "our cadres" would conduct a Balakot-like surgical strike to destroy it.

How Models Party At Cannes

How Models Party At Cannes

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Models let their hair down at the Chopard party at Cannes.

Babul Supriyo heckled at Jadavpur University

Babul Supriyo heckled at Jadavpur University

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Describing the behaviour of the agitating students as "absolutely deplorable", he alleged that the protesters were trying to "disturb peace" at the institute by "instigating the students and seminar organisers to create a stampede-like situation".

Sri Lanka on the boil as anti-Rajapaksa protests enter 50th day

Sri Lanka on the boil as anti-Rajapaksa protests enter 50th day

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Sri Lankan police on Saturday fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse anti-government protestors here as the ongoing agitation demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the worst economic crisis intensified as it entered its 50th day.

Black money can destabilise world peace: PM

Black money can destabilise world peace: PM

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The Prime Minister said he was glad that the world community took note of this "because this is an issue that does not selectively affect one nation."

2 farmers crushed by car; 3 BJP workers lynched: Union minister

2 farmers crushed by car; 3 BJP workers lynched: Union minister

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

He also told PTI that the protesters first pelted stones on the vehicles of BJP workers due to which his driver lost control of the vehicle leading to the accident.

Sri Lanka president offers prayers at Tirumala temple

Sri Lanka president offers prayers at Tirumala temple

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday offered worship at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in the wee hours near Tirupati.

Montoya excluded for second race in a row

Montoya excluded for second race in a row

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Montoya was black-flagged after 57 of the 73 laps and retired in the pits while third.

TN govt revokes ban on Shaivite math's 'palanquin' event after protests

TN govt revokes ban on Shaivite math's 'palanquin' event after protests

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The revocation comes a day after heads of 4 Shaivite maths called on Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai and following an outcry against the ban by devotees, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Hindu outfits.

Security escort fans wearing pro-Iran protest shirt

Security escort fans wearing pro-Iran protest shirt

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar.

Lakhimpur: Forensics report confirms firing from MoS son's gun

Lakhimpur: Forensics report confirms firing from MoS son's gun

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Four weapons, including a rifle belonging to Ashish Mishra alias Monu Mishra, had been seized following the Lakhimpur violence. A pistol owned by Ankit Das, nephew of former Union minister Akhilesh Das, and a repeater gun, which was with Das' bodyguard Lateef Kale, were also among them.

SIT on black money to create database of tax crimes

SIT on black money to create database of tax crimes

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money has decided to create a rich national database where multiple agencies probing tax and financial crimes will pool in vital classified information to be shared for seamless investigation.

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The new year will witness two unmanned missions under the "Gaganyaan" project, deep ocean exploration project, "Samudrayaan" and many more.

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

DMDK chief Vijayakanth passes away

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Vijayakanth was unwell for quite some time and his wife Premalatha took over the reins of the party days ago.

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi made minister, says work will speak

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi made minister, says work will speak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislator and the party's youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin was sworn in as minister in Chennai on Wednesday by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi.

SIT raises red flag on tax evasion through stock exchanges and P-notes

SIT raises red flag on tax evasion through stock exchanges and P-notes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Sebi has also been asked to put in place a mechanism to monitor the beneficial owner of P-notes

Kejriwal chants 'Jai Shri Ram' in Gujarat amid conversion row

Kejriwal chants 'Jai Shri Ram' in Gujarat amid conversion row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Banners terming Kejriwal "anti-Hindu" and showing him wearing a skull cap surfaced in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara cities on Saturday.

Protesting farmers confine ex-Haryana minister, BJP leaders in temple

Protesting farmers confine ex-Haryana minister, BJP leaders in temple

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to a police official, the incident occurred when Grover along with the local BJP leaders reached the temple complex as part of their plan to watch from there the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiling a statue of Adi Shankaracharya at the seer's rebuilt samadhi in Kedarnath.

TMC stands for temple, mosque, church: Mamata in Goa

TMC stands for temple, mosque, church: Mamata in Goa

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Didi said her party doesn't divide people on religious lines even if they are Hindus, Muslims or Christians.

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi pipped Rinat Zumabayev of Kazakhstan in the fifth round to share the top spot.

UP police detain Sidhu on his way to Lakhimpur

UP police detain Sidhu on his way to Lakhimpur

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Several Punjab Congress leaders, including Navjot Singh Sidhu, were on Thursday prevented from heading to Lakhimpur Kheri and were detained at a police station in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.

JD-S may merge with BJP after Deve Gowda, should drop word 'Secular': Sidda

JD-S may merge with BJP after Deve Gowda, should drop word 'Secular': Sidda

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Calling former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda-led party "communal" following its alliance with the BJP, he urged Janata Dal-Secular, to remove the word 'Secular' from its name.