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Hanuman Jayanti violence: Curfew relaxed, internet restored in Odisha town

Hanuman Jayanti violence: Curfew relaxed, internet restored in Odisha town

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Internet services were fully restored after 10 days, while the administration relaxed the curfew from 5 am to 8 pm, he said.

Provide Aadhaar cards to displaced people, SC directs UIDAI, Manipur govt

Provide Aadhaar cards to displaced people, SC directs UIDAI, Manipur govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Observing that it does not propose to run the administration in Manipur, the apex court said necessary verifications shall be carried out before issuing the Aadhaar cards expeditiously.

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing, seek relocation outside Valley

Kashmiri Pandits protest killing, seek relocation outside Valley

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Scores of protesting Kashmiri Pandit prime minister's package employees on Monday reiterated their demand for relocation outside the valley, saying their worst fears have come true with the latest killing of a community member in Pulwama.

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Soon after the ad was put up, several people tweeted with the hashtag "HinduphobicSwiggy", urging people to boycott the food and grocery delivery service provider.

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Mr Trudeau, Here Are India's 6 Most Wanted In Canada

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The National Investigation Agency has posted a list of gangsters and terrorists based in Canada.

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The situation in Manipur and the Delhi services ordinance are set to dominate the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Thursday with the Opposition gearing up to raise these issues to corner the government.

Third gender marked as 'caste' in Bihar's caste-based survey

Third gender marked as 'caste' in Bihar's caste-based survey

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Many has termed the state government's move of considering 'third gender' a separate caste in the ongoing exercise as a 'criminal act'

Modi arrives in US on his maiden state visit

Modi arrives in US on his maiden state visit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

From the US, Modi will travel to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 200 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "war" and said his country would extract an "unprecedented price" from its enemy.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

Manipur: Amit Shah assures safe return to those displaced

Manipur: Amit Shah assures safe return to those displaced

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a review meeting in Moreh town of Manipur on Wednesday to take stock of the security situation in the northeastern state which has been witnessing sporadic violence for nearly a month.

Now, Khalistanis attack Indian consulate in San Francisco, place flags

Now, Khalistanis attack Indian consulate in San Francisco, place flags

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

A group of pro-Khalistani protesters on Sunday attacked and damaged the Indian consulate in San Francisco, prompting sharp condemnation from Indian-Americans who demanded immediate action against those responsible for it.

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global framework for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as he flagged concerns surrounding bias in such modern technologies and their impact on the society. Days ahead of the G20 Summit, the prime minister also made a strong case for developing an integrated approach to deal with issues concerning cryptocurrencies. Modi, addressing B20 Summit India 2023 organised by CII, said India is preparing a global framework for Green Credit and urged industry leaders to adopt life and businesses with emphasis on planet positive actions.

Matthews punished for drunk driving

Matthews punished for drunk driving

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

A local court on Monday ordered former Australian cricketer Greg Matthews to undertake 200 hours of community service for his third drunk-driving offence and disqualified him from driving for one year apart from a fine of 73 dollars.

Muslim body to move SC over marriageable age for community girls

Muslim body to move SC over marriageable age for community girls

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Holding that fixing marriageable age for Muslims was an encroachment into their religious rights, a newly constituted umbrella body of the community in Kozhikode has decided to move the Supreme Court seeking exemption from the minimum age limit of 18 years.

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years. 'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,' said her teacher Sanjaya Mark.

Day after violence, peace meetings held in Nuh, Sohna

Day after violence, peace meetings held in Nuh, Sohna

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Peace committee meetings were held in Nuh and Sohna on Tuesday following communal violence in the two towns, with people assuring the administration that they will cooperate fully in maintaining peace, officials said.

Amritpal Singh in video calls for 'Sarbat Khalsa' to save Sikh youth

Amritpal Singh in video calls for 'Sarbat Khalsa' to save Sikh youth

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Amid a police crackdown on Amritpal Singh and his outfit, the pro-Khalistan preacher appeared in a video on Wednesday, calling for a 'Sarbat Khalsa' congregation on Baisakhi to discuss issues related to the Sikh community and saying he is in high spirits.

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Lt Col Hecht spoke as the Israel Air Force killed Merad Abu Merad, Hamas' head of aerial activity, in Gaza City, who it said was responsible for directing terrorists during the October 7 massacre of Israelis in the western Negev.

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 detained; Army rushes to spot

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 detained; Army rushes to spot

Rediff.com23 May 2023

In fresh violence in Manipur, two houses were torched by a mob in Imphal East district after two armed miscreants forced people to shut their shops on Monday afternoon, police officials said.

Canada speaker fetes Nazi unit fighter, says sorry

Canada speaker fetes Nazi unit fighter, says sorry

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Rota was responding to condemnation from Jewish groups and others, stemming from a moment during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the Parliament on Friday.

Maha registers 12 cases across 6 districts over social media posts, 6 booked

Maha registers 12 cases across 6 districts over social media posts, 6 booked

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The arrested person is identified as a 29-year-old man from Kolhapur who allegedly used Tipu Sultan's image with the caption 'Bharat Ka Raja' on social media, which caused enmity between two communities, he said.

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