News for 'civil unrest'

Trump says open to new nuclear deal with Iran, reimposes sanctions

Trump says open to new nuclear deal with Iran, reimposes sanctions

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The reimposition of sanctions on Iran will have major impact on countries like India, with which it has traditional and historic trade relationship.

Evict striking Honda workers: court

Evict striking Honda workers: court

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

In a relief to the management of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), which is facing labour unrest, a civil court in Gurgaon has ordered the local administration, including police, to evict striking contract workers.

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'Outside investors don't want to get tangled up in a religious war.'

Airport staff threaten stir, seek better work cond

Airport staff threaten stir, seek better work cond

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Unrest is again brewing among airport employees with the unions threatening another bout of workers action if urgent steps were not taken to meet their 'long-pending' demands.

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The order also prevents all persons from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen from entering the country for 30 days.

Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet receives Nobel Peace Prize

Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet receives Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The Nobel panel said the group made a decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution of 2011.

Sensex, Nifty close the day in red

Sensex, Nifty close the day in red

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Auto stocks Hero MotoCorp and Mahindra & Mahindra gained 1-2 per cent on the back of strong sales in the month of September.

Without work, labourers leave Valley

Without work, labourers leave Valley

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

"We are not able to find any work due to the prevailing situation," say migrant labourers who are being forced to move out owing to the unrest.

Kashmir issue was on verge of resolution under Vajpayee: Bhagwat

Kashmir issue was on verge of resolution under Vajpayee: Bhagwat

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The RSS chief recalled how Vajpayee "had almost solved the Kashmir issue but later governments did not follow up on Vajpayee's efforts".

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25.

Despite separatists call for strikes, Kashmir limps back to normalcy

Despite separatists call for strikes, Kashmir limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Public transport has resumed plying at many places in Kashmir and shops have been gradually reopening as more people are now carrying out their day to day activities

Curfew continues in interior areas of Srinagar

Curfew continues in interior areas of Srinagar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

There were no curbs on the movement of people anywhere else in Kashmir.

Techie from Kerala, 3 colleagues held captive in Libya

Techie from Kerala, 3 colleagues held captive in Libya

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Reji Joseph, an IT engineer in the Al Diwan software company for Technical Consultancies and IT Ltd had been abducted along with three other Libyan colleagues on March 31.

CAA protests will affect India's standing in the world

CAA protests will affect India's standing in the world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Those leading the current political dispensation, whether at the central or the state level, must recognise the enormous risks that their divisive policies are creating for the national security and wellbeing of the country,' cautions former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Rajnath reviews security situation in Kashmir, says open for talks

Rajnath reviews security situation in Kashmir, says open for talks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Those who believe in Kashmiriyat, insaniyat and jamhooriyat are welcome to talk, he said.

Rijiju rules out President's rule in Arunachal

Rijiju rules out President's rule in Arunachal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

At least three people lost their lives during violent protests over granting the PRC to six non-Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe communities living in Namsai and Changlang districts -- Deoris, Sonowal-Kacharis, Morans, Adivasis and Mishings -- and to the Gorkhas living in Vijaynagar.

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Contractors were seen busy boarding up major stores and businesses from New York and Boston in the north to southern Houston to Washington DC and Chicago in the east to San Francisco in theWest.

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Commissioned into the 5th Gorkha Rifles regiment, he has had an illustrious military career spanning 36 years during which he held several prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments

UCC is an attempt to brand Muslims anti-nationals: Minority panel chief

UCC is an attempt to brand Muslims anti-nationals: Minority panel chief

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In order to formulate a Uniform Civil Code, the Law Commission has sent out of list of 16 questions to gauge public opinion,

'Don't operate flights with contract commanders'

'Don't operate flights with contract commanders'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

There are several first officers who have flown 5,000 hours

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

My husband won't stop fighting for you: Melania tells Americans

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Referring to COVID-19, she said her husband's administration will not stop fighting until there is an effective treatment and vaccine available to everyone.

Amid calls for 'azadi' in Kashmir, 300 don Indian Army uniform

Amid calls for 'azadi' in Kashmir, 300 don Indian Army uniform

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The induction of the youth of J&K in the army comes at a time when the state has been making headlines for incidents of stone-pelting by some youngsters in the valley.

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The explosion took place at a construction material dump in the Pan Bazar area when the four passersby, including a woman, were injured around 11.45 am, the sources said.

Kashmiri separatist leaders meet finally, decide to talk to 'stakeholders'

Kashmiri separatist leaders meet finally, decide to talk to 'stakeholders'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

In a significant move, Kashmiri separatist leaders on Sunday decided to convene a meeting of all stakeholders on Tuesday to decide the future course of the nearly four-month-long shutdown in the Valley.

12 injured in clashes in Srinagar following death of 16-year-old boy

12 injured in clashes in Srinagar following death of 16-year-old boy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

At least 12 people were injured on Saturday in fresh clashes between protesters and security forces, following death of a 16-year-old boy due to alleged poisoning in Eidgah area of the city.

The conflicts that rocked the world

The conflicts that rocked the world

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

From the political maelstrom in Washington to the humanitarian disaster in Yemen to the deadly unrest along the Israel-Gaza border, photographers captured a world in turbulent transition.

Fresh violence in Lanka as Muslim-owned restaurant attacked

Fresh violence in Lanka as Muslim-owned restaurant attacked

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Tensions remain high across Sri Lanka after the violence broke out following the death of a man from the mainly Buddhist Sinhalese majority last week.

26 schools burnt in Kashmir: Govt slams separatists, HC intervenes

26 schools burnt in Kashmir: Govt slams separatists, HC intervenes

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

The state government pointed accusing fingers at separatists, saying they had started the "era of destruction" in Kashmir but were now trying to find an escape route.

25 killed in IS-triggered blast targeting deputy chairman of Pak Senate

25 killed in IS-triggered blast targeting deputy chairman of Pak Senate

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The blast targeted Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri when he came out of a mosque after addressing a gathering.

2014 World Cup: What's in store for the 32 finalists

2014 World Cup: What's in store for the 32 finalists

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

At least two of the eight first-round groups of four produced tough obstacles for their participants to progress to the knockout rounds.

Kashmir violence: 3 killed in fresh clashes after Friday prayers

Kashmir violence: 3 killed in fresh clashes after Friday prayers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Security forces have been deployed in strength in sensitive and vulnerable areas to maintain law and order.

Army Chief Dalbir Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir

Army Chief Dalbir Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The army chief also complimented the troops on ground for showing maximum restraint even in the face of grave provocation.

Ruckus in J&K assembly, opposition protests during national anthem

Ruckus in J&K assembly, opposition protests during national anthem

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Carrying placards, the opposition members tried to disrupt the governor's address thrice.

Rajnath rubbishes doubts over surgical strikes

Rajnath rubbishes doubts over surgical strikes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Amidst the ongoing hostilities with Pakistan, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Modi government will not allow anyone to dent India's honour and every citizen has faith in the country's armed forces.

55 deaths in a month, Kashmir continues to rage

55 deaths in a month, Kashmir continues to rage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

With Lone's death, the number of people killed in the unrest in the Valley, which entered the second month on Monday, reached 55, including two police personnel.

Will the 'lotus' finally bloom in Haryana's Mewat?

Will the 'lotus' finally bloom in Haryana's Mewat?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The party hopes that the multiple road projects, schools, canals, and water projects which have come up in the Meo-Muslim-dominated area will be able to sway the votes in its favour.

CAA used to divert attention from economic issues: Oppn in Rajya Sabha

CAA used to divert attention from economic issues: Oppn in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

As the House took up the debate on Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, the Bharatiya Janata Party launched a frontal attack on opposition parties specially the Congress for their stance against the CAA, saying they were trying to divide the nation.

#BestPhotos: 15 top shots you will EVER see

#BestPhotos: 15 top shots you will EVER see

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The 2015 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, has announced the shortlists.

'We went to share the pain of Kashmir'

'We went to share the pain of Kashmir'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

'Everyone has to take some step in solving this deadlock -- civil society, separatist leaders, the government.'

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Now is the time for India to course correct and for the government also to course correct,' says businessman Mangesh Khatri.