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Ozil's departure draws mixed response

Ozil's departure draws mixed response

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Most Turks well integrated in Germany, government says after Ozil's racism comments

Let's fight on development and ideology: Shah's challenge to CPI-M

Let's fight on development and ideology: Shah's challenge to CPI-M

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Shah also attacked the Congress and said "the party was finished in the country due to corruption and family rule."

China is striking back and HOW

China is striking back and HOW

Rediff.com14 May 2020

China has not limited the 'battle' to the diplomatic field alone; the People's Liberation Army has become aggressive on the ground too. The recent 'fights' in Northern Sikkim and Ladakh are part of the pattern, asserts Claude Arpi.

Fresh instant triple talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha

Fresh instant triple talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The government is at liberty to re-promulgate the ordinance if the bill fails to get through Parliament.

Mamata pins hope on Modi govt for debt repayment problem

Mamata pins hope on Modi govt for debt repayment problem

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Denied of any relief from the UPA-II government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday pinned her hopes on the new BJP government at the Centre for a positive response on the state's huge debt repayment problem.

AAP's Ashutosh, Ilmi taken for questioning by Delhi police

AAP's Ashutosh, Ilmi taken for questioning by Delhi police

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Delhi police has arrested 14 Aam Aadmi Party workers in connection with clashes with the Bharatiya Janata Party outside the saffron party headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday.

What ails Indian start-ups?

What ails Indian start-ups?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The start-up story appears to be losing its sheen due to corporate misgovernance, financial mismanagement and gender discrimination.

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'Both Pavan Varma and Prashant Kishor questioned the party president in a public forum.' 'That is why we had to show them the door.'

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Air India and IndiGo have already suspended Kamra from flying until further notice and six months, respectively.

India pays for denying Pak shooters visas

India pays for denying Pak shooters visas

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

IOC 'suspends discussions' with India for hosting global events

Face dark reality of sexual violence: Freida @ India's Daughter premier

Face dark reality of sexual violence: Freida @ India's Daughter premier

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The BBC documentary, depicting the aftermath of the brutal gang rape and murder of Nirbhaya in 2012, has premiered in the United States with Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep, Frieda Pinto and actor-director Farhan Akhtar in attendance as a show of support for the film banned in India.

Wigan owner Whelan charged by FA over racism row

Wigan owner Whelan charged by FA over racism row

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Dave Whelan, owner of Championship side Wigan Athletic, has been charged by the FA for insulting Jewish and Chinese people in a newspaper interview.

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

According to experts, while allegations against Indian IT firms of visa misuse are nothing new, this time the scrutiny could be much greater.

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The employees are demanding several key changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with at the technology giant, including a call to end forced arbitration, a move which would make it possible for victims to sue.

PM Modi not taking action against those involved in Panama scam, charges Gogoi

PM Modi not taking action against those involved in Panama scam, charges Gogoi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi accused PM Narendra Modi of not taking action against those involved in Panama scam, saying many of those involved in the case were "close to him".

If you give a pass to bad behaviour, you subvert the gender cause

If you give a pass to bad behaviour, you subvert the gender cause

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

'Ms Williams has had multiple on-court implosions in the past and got penalised for them, too.' 'She cried sexism this time perhaps because she knew the atmosphere was ripe for it,' notes Shuma Raha.

Have minimised COVID-19 spread, cut transmission: Govt

Have minimised COVID-19 spread, cut transmission: Govt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

While asserting that the growth of coronavirus cases in the country has been more or less linear and not exponential, it also said testing has been ramped up consistently.

Trupti Desai aborts Sabarimala trip, vows to come back

Trupti Desai aborts Sabarimala trip, vows to come back

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'We will soon come back to Kerala to visit Sabarimala but we will not declare it in advance and come'

Will send guilty MPs, MLAs to jail within a year: Modi

Will send guilty MPs, MLAs to jail within a year: Modi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Blaming the Congress for criminalising politics, Narendra Modi on Monday said that if voted to power he will set up special courts to try the tainted MPs and MLAs and send the guilty behind bars within one year.

Give us our due: Sonia seeks early passage of Women's Bill

Give us our due: Sonia seeks early passage of Women's Bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Gandhi attacked the government over its 'maximum governance' slogan, saying this also meant expanding the base of disagreement without inviting retribution, a reference to its crackdown on several non-governmental organisations.

FIFA boss Blatter wants IOC age limit scrapped

FIFA boss Blatter wants IOC age limit scrapped

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

World soccer boss Sepp Blatter wants the International Olympic Committee to scrap its age limits for members, saying they should be voted out only if they are incapable of performing their duties.

What about Bihar's special status, asks Nitish at dharna

What about Bihar's special status, asks Nitish at dharna

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Senior Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar on Monday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its false promises.

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.

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The report mentioned the Central Bureau of Investigation raid on NDTV, exit of Bobby Ghosh as the editor of Hindustan Times and arrest of cartoonist G Bala.

Modi government making calibrated bid to weaken democracy: Manmohan Singh

Modi government making calibrated bid to weaken democracy: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

"The rule of law is under attack. History shall never forgive our present generation if the situation is not changed," the former PM said.

Convictions in atrocities on SC/STs a measly 25.7%, 20.8%

Convictions in atrocities on SC/STs a measly 25.7%, 20.8%

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Cases of atrocities on scheduled castes increased from 45,000 in 2014 to 40,800 2016. Cases of atrocities on scheduled tribes went from 11,451 in 2015 to 6,568 in 2016.

Muslim woman forced to leave US store for wearing veil

Muslim woman forced to leave US store for wearing veil

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A 32-year-old Muslim woman has accused a United States department store of discrimination after she was asked to leave the retail outlet for wearing the traditional Islamic veil or the 'niqab'.

British MPs ask Singh whether India in loop on visa bonds

British MPs ask Singh whether India in loop on visa bonds

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

A high-powered British parliamentary committee has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking if he was consulted over a controversial plan to introduce a hefty 3,000 pounds cash bond for 'high-risk' visitors from India.

Is seeking votes in name of religion corrupt practice, asks SC

Is seeking votes in name of religion corrupt practice, asks SC

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Religion or caste is a key part of India's political discourse, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday and asked whether seeking of votes on that basis would amount to "corrupt practice" under the election law.

Modi pledges to cleanse Parliament of criminals

Modi pledges to cleanse Parliament of criminals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Narendra Modi on Monday vowed to cleanse the political system and Parliament from criminal elements if he comes to power and said his first job would be to set up a panel to probe pending criminal cases against Members of Parliament.

Sushma slams Pak at UNGA: We produce doctors, you produce terrorists

Sushma slams Pak at UNGA: We produce doctors, you produce terrorists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

The minister said the terrorist groups created by Pakistan is not only harming India, but also hurting its neighbours.

With new icon Modi, BJP has moved away from Vajpayee: Cong

With new icon Modi, BJP has moved away from Vajpayee: Cong

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

In the midst of the poll heat, the Congress has heaped praise on A B Vajpayee to attack Narendra Modi, asking how can a person whom the tallest leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party "wanted removed" as the chief minister in the wake of Gujarat riots be the party's PM candidate.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh promises security to churches

Home Minister Rajnath Singh promises security to churches

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

As Christians took to streets of Delhi over recent attacks on churches, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday promised to step up security at their religious places amid his assertion that any discrimination on the basis of religion will not be tolerated.

Teach two ruling families in J&K a lesson: Shah to voters

Teach two ruling families in J&K a lesson: Shah to voters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Blaming Jammu and Kashmir's political dynasties for the state's backwardness and corruption, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said the time has come when the people themselves have decided to teach these families and their parties a lesson.

Rohith Vemula's mother hoists Tricolour in Una as Dalits vow to intensify stir

Rohith Vemula's mother hoists Tricolour in Una as Dalits vow to intensify stir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Muslim community members came in large numbers to support the Dalit community in their campaign.

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Many former players believe that storming out of games is a powerful tool to counter racism, a move that will force administrators to take the problem more seriously, and act in a way that compels clubs to obliterate such a culture and evict those responsible, says Dhruv Munjal.

Diplomatic relations on line as Moscow terms Euro 2016 'anti-Russian'

Diplomatic relations on line as Moscow terms Euro 2016 'anti-Russian'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The French envoy was notified about "discrimination" towards Russian citizens, it said, adding that "further fanning of anti-Russian sentiments" could damage relations between France and Russia.

JNU MPhil student commits suicide; parents seek CBI probe

JNU MPhil student commits suicide; parents seek CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The JNU Students Union is alleging that Krishnan was targeted for his association with the movement seeking justice for Rohith Vemula and depression made him take the extreme step.

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Alleging "delay in justice" to Hyderabad University research scholar Rohith Vemula, 150 protesting students from universities across Delhi who were detained earlier on Wednesday decided to go on an indefinite hunger strike at Parliament Street police station in New Delhi.

Hyderabad student's death: Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya booked for abetment to suicide

Hyderabad student's death: Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya booked for abetment to suicide

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Agitating students demanded the immediate removal of Dattareya from the Union Cabinet.