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TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

TMC and other opposition party members rushed into the well of the House as Vaishnaw was called to make a statement over the issue.

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Trump's remark came on Monday amidst the growing demand from a section of the Americans to de-fund the police in the aftermath of the custodial death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. "We won't be de-funding our police, we won't be dismantling our police. We won't be disbanding our police, we won't be ending our police force in a city."

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

31 IIM-Kolkata students seek Trinamool internship

31 IIM-Kolkata students seek Trinamool internship

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Students of the elite Indian Institute of Management in Kolkata are vying for an internship with the ruling Trinamool Congress to be a part of the party's Lok Sabha war-room.

George Floyd death: F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton rap

George Floyd death: F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton rap

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Tolerance is an elementary principle of our team and we are enriched by diversity in all its forms.'

'I knew when I came into the tournament I wanted the gold medal'

'I knew when I came into the tournament I wanted the gold medal'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Elated at becoming the first Indian male shuttler to win a gold at the Commonwealth Games in 32 years, Parupalli Kashyap has said his childhood dream of bagging a yellow metal for the country has finally come true.

'Don't want these ugly scenes to be seen': Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

'Don't want these ugly scenes to be seen': Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The only business that the House could transact was laying of official papers on the table of the House.

Google looks for talent in BlackBerry's backyard

Google looks for talent in BlackBerry's backyard

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Motorola and Google are growing their presence in Waterloo.

Hot pics: Kate, Ashley at swimsuit mag launch

Hot pics: Kate, Ashley at swimsuit mag launch

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

See how supermodel Kate Upton turned up the heat in a cleavage-baring black outfit!

TMC's O'Brien speaks on Delhi riots in Parl corridor

TMC's O'Brien speaks on Delhi riots in Parl corridor

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

In an unprecedented act, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Derek O'Brien on Friday gave a 10-minute speech, not in the House but from a corridor of the Parliament building, in protest against, what he called, the government's reluctance to discuss the Delhi violence. Before beginning his speech, O'Brien, who is leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha, said that opposition parties have given notices five days in a row to discuss the issue, but these have not been accepted.

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes welcome baby girl

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes welcome baby girl

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The star couple's daughter was born on September 12.

UPA heeds AIADMK, TMC on land bill

UPA heeds AIADMK, TMC on land bill

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Another all-party meeting will attempt to resolve political concerns about the Land Reforms Bill.

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The protesting MPs did not accept the tea and snacks offered by the deputy chairman.

Agri bills introduced in Rajya Sabha, Tomar says MSP will continue

Agri bills introduced in Rajya Sabha, Tomar says MSP will continue

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Days after their passage in the Lok Sabha, Tomar introduced the Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 in the Rajya Sabha.

Fulham sign Boateng and Amorebieta on free transfers

Fulham sign Boateng and Amorebieta on free transfers

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng and Venezuela centre back Fernando Amorebieta have both joined Premier League Fulham on free transfers, the club said on Wednesday.

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.

What Ambani-Mamata discussed in Mumbai

What Ambani-Mamata discussed in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Mukesh Ambani had exclusive meeting with West Bengal chief minister after she met India Inc leaders in Mumbai.

From Jaisalmer to Shillong, in an autorickshaw

From Jaisalmer to Shillong, in an autorickshaw

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Rutavi Mehta completed the 12-day autorickshaw run, from Jaisalmer to Shillong, considered one of the 'most dangerous races' in the world.

#PrayforNice: World weeps for France

#PrayforNice: World weeps for France

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Thousands of people from across the world took to social media to remember those killed and injured in Thursday night's terror attack.

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The former finance minister, who walked out of jail on Wednesday night, joined other Congress MPs voicing their protest against the steep hike in onion prices.

World No Tobacco Day: Why Indians cannot kick the butt

World No Tobacco Day: Why Indians cannot kick the butt

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Seven out of 10 smokers in India are aware that smoking is dangerous. Yet, 53 per cent have been unsuccessful in their attempts to quit.

In RS, Sibal slams Centre over lack of action in Delhi violence

In RS, Sibal slams Centre over lack of action in Delhi violence

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Pointing towards Shah, who was present in the Upper House, Sibal asked why FIRs were not registered against those who delivered hate speeches that "incited" communal violence in Delhi.

Government is DEVIOUS to the very end: Trinamool

Government is DEVIOUS to the very end: Trinamool

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Insisting that the decision to introduce Foreign Direct Investment in retail requires vigorous Parliamentary sanction, the Trinamool Congress on Wednesday accused the government of indulging in 'hoodwinking tactics' to claim that there was need for it.

McIlroy among seven tied for Wells Fargo lead

McIlroy among seven tied for Wells Fargo lead

Rediff.com3 May 2013

World No 2 Rory McIlroy, back at the scene of his first PGA Tour win, fired a five-under 67 at Quail Hollow on Thursday for a seven-way share of the first-round lead in the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Obama nominates new Ambassador to Myanmar

Obama nominates new Ambassador to Myanmar

Rediff.com18 May 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday announced to nominate senior American diplomat Derek J Mitchell as his new Ambassador to Myanmar.

BJP-RSS 'put pressure' to get Mamata's US event cancelled: TMC

BJP-RSS 'put pressure' to get Mamata's US event cancelled: TMC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The TMC alleged that the BJP-RSS wanted only one major programme to be held in Chicago on that occasion.

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Numerous prominent athletes, including Tiger Woods, NBA great Michael Jordan, have spoken out as anti-police brutality marches and rallies boiled over across the country.

CCTV footage suggests SFI leader's death an accident:TMC

CCTV footage suggests SFI leader's death an accident:TMC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Claiming that the police had no role in the death of Student's Federation of India student Sudipta Gupta, Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Derek O'Brien said on Wednesdaa that CCTV footage suggested that it was an accident.

Aussie jailed to 45 yrs for raping and killing Indian girl

Aussie jailed to 45 yrs for raping and killing Indian girl

Rediff.com17 May 2013

A 21-year-old Australian man was Friday sentenced to 45 years in jail with a minimum non-parole period of 30 years for the "planned and premeditated" rape and murder of Indian student Tosha Thakkar, who he strangled to death, stuffed into a suitcase and dumped in a canal.

Shuttler Sameer Verma wins back-to-back titles in Bahrain

Shuttler Sameer Verma wins back-to-back titles in Bahrain

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

India's Sameer Verma bagged his second badminton title in a row by clinching the Bahrain International Challenge at Isa Town on Sunday.

IAAF athletes of the year are...

IAAF athletes of the year are...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Kenya's marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and Colombian jumper Caterine Ibarguen were honoured as IAAF athletes of the year at athletics' annual awards ceremony on Tuesday.

Mamata promises to learn from mistakes

Mamata promises to learn from mistakes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that her government might have committed '2 or 3' mistakes in the past two years, but would learn from them in the New Year.

NRC process fair, some trying to create atmosphere of fear: Rajnath Singh

NRC process fair, some trying to create atmosphere of fear: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The home minister in Rajya Sabha also said the draft was not the "final one" and those who have been left out, will get an opportunity to provide the required documentary proof.

Coal-gate: Ansari tries in vain to cool off Oppn

Coal-gate: Ansari tries in vain to cool off Oppn

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

A meeting of leaders of political parties, called by Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari to break the deadlock in the House over coal block allocation issue, remained inconclusive on Thursday.

BJP hails Budget as 'Aatmanirbhar' push; Oppn says 'let-down like never before'

BJP hails Budget as 'Aatmanirbhar' push; Oppn says 'let-down like never before'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Union Budget on Monday evoked contrasting responses in the political arena with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party hailing it as a vision for an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and the Opposition describing it as a 'let down like never before' that was meant to 'deceive' people.

Mamata's Ma, Maati, Manush slogan echoes at UN

Mamata's Ma, Maati, Manush slogan echoes at UN

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

"In Bengal, the region of India I come from, we call this humanistic philosophy of 'Ma, Maati and Manush' signifying an equilibrium of the universally caring Mother, the earth, that nurtures us and human beings who must be central to our developmental endeavours," TMC MP Derek O'Brien told delegates while speaking on why poverty eradication should be the focus of UN's operational activities for development.

Opposition wants EC to match 50% of EVM results with VVPAT count

Opposition wants EC to match 50% of EVM results with VVPAT count

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Leaders of 23 political parties met Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa, seeking redressal of the issue of alleged tampering of electronic voting machines before Lok Sabha polls.

Jayaram, Sindhu reach second round in Japan Open

Jayaram, Sindhu reach second round in Japan Open

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Ajay Jayaram and P V Sindhu advanced to the second round of the men's and women's singles competition respectively after notching up contrasting victories in the Japan Super Series in Tokyo in New Delhi.

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'We will have a big say in Delhi in 2018 or 2019 (whenever the elections are) in the Lok Sabha.'

Trinamool to finalise strategy on VP election on Aug 6

Trinamool to finalise strategy on VP election on Aug 6

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

A meeting of the Trinamool Congress parliamentary party has been convened in New Delhi on August six to finalise party's stand on the vice-presidential election slated for August seven.