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Mamata's nephew slapped at rally

Mamata's nephew slapped at rally

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew and party MP Abhishek Banerjee was on Sunday slapped by a party worker during a rally at Chandipur in East Midnapore district.

'Aamir is a healthy overweight person'

'Aamir is a healthy overweight person'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'Being overweight has its issues but I made Aamir do all the possible tests.' Kiran Rao balances her husband's weighty issues, his new film Dangal and MAMI.

Rajnath takes a dig at Mamata govt over law and order in WB

Rajnath takes a dig at Mamata govt over law and order in WB

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Referring to the violence in Malda, he refuted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement that it was a result of tussle between Border Security Force officials and locals.

Lok Sabha needs this Sansad Ratna

Lok Sabha needs this Sansad Ratna

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Will voters in Ernakulam take to the Communist MP who asked 447 more questions and took part in 162 more debates than your average MP? Will Arun Jaitley's wish come true? Krishna Prasad, the renowned journalist and Outlook magazine's former editor-in-chief, reports from Kochi.

Parliamentary panel pitches for 49% FDI cap in insurance

Parliamentary panel pitches for 49% FDI cap in insurance

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

A Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday recommended a composite foreign investment cap of 49 per cent in the insurance sector and supported a government Bill to amend the Act.

Congress backs government on Insurance Bill at panel meet

Congress backs government on Insurance Bill at panel meet

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The Left parties, Janata Dal (United), and two other Opposition members on the committee opposed raising the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector from 26 per cent to 49 per cent.

Oppn, govt prepare for note ban slugfest until Dec-end

Oppn, govt prepare for note ban slugfest until Dec-end

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Opposition parties think they have until New Year's Eve to build nationwide narrative against demonetisation.

Opposition blames Centre for Parliament logjam

Opposition blames Centre for Parliament logjam

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Tuesday was the 12th day in a row that Parliament did not functioned and the current stalemate has entered the third week.

Opposition says nation first 'be it China or Kashmir' after all-party meet

Opposition says nation first 'be it China or Kashmir' after all-party meet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The briefing comes ahead of the parliament session beginning Monday.

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Violence mars West Bengal panchayat polls, 12 killed

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The Centre has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the circumstances leading to the violence.

Kurien threatens to suspend protesting TDP MPs from Rajya Sabha

Kurien threatens to suspend protesting TDP MPs from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Upset over frequent disruptions caused by two Telugu Desam Party members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien on Friday threatened to suspend them for a day "for holding the House to ransom" but could not do so as members of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Trinamool Congress opposed it.

Mamata's TMC sweeps aside opposition in West Bengal

Mamata's TMC sweeps aside opposition in West Bengal

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Trinamool Congress won 211 seats.

Why India needs a viable Opposition

Why India needs a viable Opposition

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Voters deserve one. Democracy requires one. We need an alternative that people want, not just an anti-vote, says Mitali Saran.

Jolt for Modi govt as Opposition baulks at insurance bill

Jolt for Modi govt as Opposition baulks at insurance bill

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The landmark bill to liberalise the insurance industry, which marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first stab at legislative reforms, will now go to a parliamentary committee, which will submit a report later this year.

Parliamentary committee to discuss net neutrality issue today

Parliamentary committee to discuss net neutrality issue today

Rediff.com21 May 2015

A Parliamentary Committee will discuss the controversial issue of net neutrality on Thursday at a meeting where officials of telecom companies like Airtel, Vodafone and Idea are expected to present their views.

Sonia chairs Opposition meet, calls for unity

Sonia chairs Opposition meet, calls for unity

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

This is the first meeting chaired by Gandhi after relinquishing the post of Congress president last year.

'King of swing' Anderson eclipses Botham's record

'King of swing' Anderson eclipses Botham's record

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

James Anderson became England's highest wicket-taker in Test cricket when he claimed his 384th victim in the drawn first Test against the West Indies in Antigua on Friday.

Modi govt faces Opposition heat in Parliament over black money

Modi govt faces Opposition heat in Parliament over black money

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The issue of black money created uproar in Lok Sabha on the first working day of Winter session with Opposition asking the government to fulfil its promise of bringing it back from abroad.

Despite shock loss in Galle Test, India players see improvement in rankings

Despite shock loss in Galle Test, India players see improvement in rankings

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Ashwin moves into top-10, Dhawan in career-high 32nd spot in the latest ICC Test rankings

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Tiger roars: Journalistically and ethically, can you sink any lower?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Tiger Woods has lashed out at veteran golf writer Dan Jenkins for penning a fake satirical interview with the 14-time major winner, describing the parody as 'a grudge-fueled piece of character assassination'.

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

His comment hat many of the people present at the funeral of the Mumbai blasts convict after he was hanged are "potential terrorists", sparking outrage.

Government, Opposition spar over triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha

Government, Opposition spar over triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Amid noisy scenes, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2017 for discussion and passage, but pandemonium broke out in the Upper House with the opposition creating an uproar and the BJP countering it vociferously.

President Pranab Mukherjee hosts dinner to mark 3 years in office

President Pranab Mukherjee hosts dinner to mark 3 years in office

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Parliamentarians, who have been slugging it out for past the few days in Lok Sabha over several issues, were seen mixing freely at a dinner hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday night to commemorate three years of his presidency.

Jadhav asked about Baba, after seeing mother without mangalsutra: Sushma

Jadhav asked about Baba, after seeing mother without mangalsutra: Sushma

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for making "absurd" charges of a chip, camera or a recorder being installed in the footwear of the wife of Jadhav.

RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government has no other option but to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir as the Election Commission wants to hold assembly elections in the state by the end of 2019.

What lesson will you teach us: Opposition asks Parrikar

What lesson will you teach us: Opposition asks Parrikar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Parrikar said he did not take anyone's name. "What is quoted is not what I have said. I never took the name of anyone, nor threatened anyone," the defence minister said.

Bumpy ride ahead for Modi govt in Parliament

Bumpy ride ahead for Modi govt in Parliament

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The opposition has decided to continue with their winning streak and further embarrass the government.

Shame! Wheelchair-bound man denied entry in Delhi restaurant

Shame! Wheelchair-bound man denied entry in Delhi restaurant

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The security and the manager of the restaurant said that he would not be allowed inside as he was disabled.

Rahul Gandhi's secret weapon

Rahul Gandhi's secret weapon

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The vigour Divya Spandana has added to Rahul Gandhi's social media persona has brought him back in the reckoning.

Opposition names Meira Kumar as Prez nominee

Opposition names Meira Kumar as Prez nominee

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Kumar, a Dalit, as its candidate for president against NDA's nominee Ram Nath Kovind.

Politicos make beeline as veteran who ended life over OROP cremated

Politicos make beeline as veteran who ended life over OROP cremated

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

His native village in Haryana was flocked by political leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal.

CBI raid had nothing to do with Kejriwal: Jaitley clarifies amid protests

CBI raid had nothing to do with Kejriwal: Jaitley clarifies amid protests

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

"The chief minister's office has not been raided. The raid has nothing to do with Arvind Kejriwal or his tenure. There is a corruption case against an officer of Delhi government. The raid is in relation to that officer. It is the officer (office) that has been searched," Jaitley said in Rajya Sabha.

'Unfortunately, people believe in WhatsApp forwards'

'Unfortunately, people believe in WhatsApp forwards'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

'Everything they read on social media, they believe, is the truth.' 'One of the biggest challenges in the country today is how to counter fake news and propaganda.'

Despite strong pipeline, IGATE to go slow on hiring

Despite strong pipeline, IGATE to go slow on hiring

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

For the September quarter, the company reported 16.92 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit, at $37.3 million.

Love named United States Ryder Cup captain for 2016

Love named United States Ryder Cup captain for 2016

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Former PGA Championship winner Davis Love III will captain the United States in the 2016 Ryder Cup match against holders Europe at Hazeltine in Minnesota, the PGA of America said on Tuesday.

West Bengal assembly clears proposal to rename state

West Bengal assembly clears proposal to rename state

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The state will be referred to as Bangla in Hindi and Bengal in English.

League Cup: Liverpool survive scare; easy evening for Chelsea

League Cup: Liverpool survive scare; easy evening for Chelsea

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Liverpool flirted with what would have been an embarrassing low in their poor start to the season as they were taken to penalties by fourth tier Carlisle United, but came through to reach the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday.

Indian media not allowed to cover my speech in Pakistan: Rajnath

Indian media not allowed to cover my speech in Pakistan: Rajnath

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Pakistani authorities did not allow entry of Indian mediapersons inside the venue of 7th SAARC Home Ministers Meeting in Islamabad, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is NDA's Prez nominee

Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind is NDA's Prez nominee

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Shah said that the BJP hoped the Dalit nominee would be unanimously selected as the President.

'If Test cricket has to survive, it has to embrace change'

'If Test cricket has to survive, it has to embrace change'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'T20 cricket is popular because everything is faster and people want things quicker.' 'Test cricket is going to battle, but I would like to think that it is going to be around and stay around because if you ask Virat Kohli what gives him ultimate pleasure, it would be playing Test cricket for India.'