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Bank accounts of accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home case frozen

Bank accounts of accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home case frozen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

According to Muzaffarpur District Registration Officer Sanjay Kumar, the orders to freeze the bank accounts and ban the sale or purchase of any movable or immovable assets of the Seva Sankalp Evam Vikas Samiti were passed by District Magistrate Mohammad Sohail on August 7 and 8.

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The recruitment of babus during the Akhilesh government's tenure allegedly favoured applicants from one community -- the Yadavs.

Trump terminates relationship with WHO

Trump terminates relationship with WHO

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Trump also announced that the US will end special treatment of Hong Kong in response to Chinese imposition of new controls.

21 killed, 50 injured in suicide attack in Pakistan

21 killed, 50 injured in suicide attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The attack is believed to be targeting the Shiite Hazara ethnic minority community.

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Bullet train costs 3 times more than India's health budget

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The vanity project, of absolutely no use to most Indians, will suck money that could be used for health and education, says Aakar Patel.

SC empowers CBI; jolt for Roy, BSES

SC empowers CBI; jolt for Roy, BSES

Rediff.com7 May 2014

CBI not to need prior approval to probe corrupt govt officials.

Priyanka leads Congress protest over Jamia incident

Priyanka leads Congress protest over Jamia incident

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The Congress general secretary was joined by leaders like Ahmed Patel, A K Antony, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Randeep Singh Surjewala, besides hundreds of party workers at the India Gate on Monday in a show of solidarity with the students from Jamia Millia Islamia and several other universities across the country protesting the contentious amended citizenship law.

JNU row: Irani condemns protest, student leader held

JNU row: Irani condemns protest, student leader held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Denouncing the protest march in the Jawaharlal Nehru University against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said that the nation will never tolerate "insult" to mother India.

Thackeray takes dig at BJP, says fake degrees have become 'political trend'

Thackeray takes dig at BJP, says fake degrees have become 'political trend'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Thackeray also said that corruption allegations against Pankaja Munde were "grave" but did not comment further on the issue.

'Never thought it would escalate into a political issue'

'Never thought it would escalate into a political issue'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Gaikwad said he was planning to file a review petition in the SC against the order.

'Jinnah is an excuse to win 2019 polls'

'Jinnah is an excuse to win 2019 polls'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Nobody in AMU supports Jinnah's two-nation theory.' 'It is shameful we are debating Jinnah and not education or employment.'

Sexual harassment case: Ex-lab assistant succumbs to injuries

Sexual harassment case: Ex-lab assistant succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

A former laboratory assistant of a Delhi University college, who had set herself on fire seven days ago after alleging sexual harassment by a college principal, succumbed to her injuries on Monday.

Patient's severed leg put under his head as pillow at UP hospital

Patient's severed leg put under his head as pillow at UP hospital

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

UP government suspended four staffers and ordered a departmental probe into the incident.

Hindu scribe forced to drink from separate glass at office in Pakistan

Hindu scribe forced to drink from separate glass at office in Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Sahib Khan Oad, a senior reporter with Associated Press of Pakistan, has been barred from drinking water in the same glass and sharing utensils with other Muslim staff at the office, the Express Tribune reported.

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Opposition parties continued their dharna for the third day on Thursday in the state assembly, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the mysterious death of an upright IAS officer, forcing its adjournment till March 23, as protests over the death persisted across the state.

A good decision will be attained shortly: OPS on AIADMK merger

A good decision will be attained shortly: OPS on AIADMK merger

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Party sources indicated that there may be a meeting at the party headquarters on Monday where decisions could be made by the Palaniswami camp on the question of the "formal expulsion" of V K Sasikala.

Paper leak: 2 teachers among 3 held, CBSE official suspended

Paper leak: 2 teachers among 3 held, CBSE official suspended

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

The official has been suspended over laxity in supervising an examination centre.

Civilian killings: Bandh in J&K, protestors set school ablaze

Civilian killings: Bandh in J&K, protestors set school ablaze

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Normal life across Kashmir was affected on Monday because of the strike called by separatist groups to protest against the killing of two youths in alleged army firing in Valley's Bandipora district.

J&K government orders probe into NIT incident; 2 FIRs registered

J&K government orders probe into NIT incident; 2 FIRs registered

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

While no one has been named in the two FIRs yet, the official said police is investigating the video evidence of the violence that took place on the days of incidents.

Mumbai cricketer Hiken Shah suspended for corruption

Mumbai cricketer Hiken Shah suspended for corruption

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

"His involvement in any form of cricket, affiliated with the BCCI stands suspended till the time the disciplinary committee of the BCCI passes appropriate orders," it added.

'Health of its citizens is not a priority for the Indian State'

'Health of its citizens is not a priority for the Indian State'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

'Political elites need to feel that these are our children dying, that this is a crisis for us, a tragedy for our community, we must take immediate action to save the lives of our people.'

'Kashmiri students accused of sedition welcome in Pakistan'

'Kashmiri students accused of sedition welcome in Pakistan'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Pakistan on Thursday termed the slapping of sedition charges on nearly 60 Kashmiri students in Uttar Pradesh for cheering the Pakistani cricket team as "very unfortunate" and said its "heart" and educational institutions are always open if they wanted to pursue their studies in Islamabad.

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

There have been more than 49,000 fire incidents in Mumbai in the last one decade, killing over 600 people, the Maharashtra government had told the assembly in November 2018.

Discrimination at IIT-Madras? 'It's subtle, you can feel it'

Discrimination at IIT-Madras? 'It's subtle, you can feel it'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

In the wake of Fathima Lateef's tragic suicide at IIT-Madras, A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com speaks to students and professors to find out if one of India's leading educational institutions has a dark side to it.

Bihar's 3 lakh teachers to boycott mid-day meal scheme

Bihar's 3 lakh teachers to boycott mid-day meal scheme

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Around three lakh school teachers in Bihar have decided to boycott the mid-day meal scheme from July 25 after 23 students died of poisoning after consuming the mid-day meal served in a school in Bihar's Saran district.

9 newborn babies die in Odisha govt hospital

9 newborn babies die in Odisha govt hospital

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

"The nine deaths were reported in the neonatal care centre of hospital since last morning. All of them were kept in incubators as they were premature babies," Superintendent of the hospital, Dr Laxmikant Dash said.

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

TN's EPS woos investments amid Covid, but is the environment friendly?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

In the midst of huge job losses as a fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has signed 17 MoUs for an investment of Rs 15,100 crores that aim to provide 47,100 jobs. But a clearer picture on where the projects stand will emerge only after the Covid-19 induced fear psychosis ends, to see if popular protests will derail them like they have done so many others, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

UP school principal bars Muslim girl from wearing headscarf

UP school principal bars Muslim girl from wearing headscarf

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The principal of the missionary school further noted that wearing a headscarf did not conform to the 'dress code' of the school, while reprimanding Rizvi for questioning the school management's decision on this issue.

UP govt sacks 72 chairmen, advisors of state min rank

UP govt sacks 72 chairmen, advisors of state min rank

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Seventy-two chairmen and advisors of different organisations and institutions enjoying minister of state rank in Uttar Pradesh were sacked by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday with immediate effect, an official spokesman said.

Why are TN police so keen to jail anti-nuke activist?

Why are TN police so keen to jail anti-nuke activist?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

'All this for only one reason -- that I oppose the government's nuclear power policy.' 'They will not break my resolve.' 'I will stand by my principle, which is to point out that nuclear energy is not safe.'

BJP, Sena in war of words over Khadse's removal

BJP, Sena in war of words over Khadse's removal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The BJP, however, retorted saying the Sena should stop interfering in its internal affairs and that the party leadership was capable of taking a call on the issue.

Leaked report reveals aggressive Islamist agenda in UK schools

Leaked report reveals aggressive Islamist agenda in UK schools

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A leaked investigation report into an alleged plot to takeover school syllabus in some of Britain's schools has found attempts by extremists to introduce an "intolerant and aggressive Islamist ethos."

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Muslims and the reality of a transformed India

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'For Muslims, India is now a Hindu Rashtra, no matter what kind of Constitution is still in place,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

BJP's Mukul Roy, 3 others booked for TMC MLA's killing

BJP's Mukul Roy, 3 others booked for TMC MLA's killing

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Roy, on his part, said the decision to name him in the first information report was 'politically motivated'.

'I am not too worried about KL Rahul's form'

'I am not too worried about KL Rahul's form'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

There has been no change in KL Rahul's wretched form even after his comeback from suspension but India 'A' coach Rahul Dravid is not worried as he has confidence in the talented opener's quality.

Gorakhpur tragedy: Hospital principal suspended, PM monitoring situation

Gorakhpur tragedy: Hospital principal suspended, PM monitoring situation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Tandon also assured of a high level probe into the multiple deaths, headed by the principal secretary. An action will be taken after a due report is taken out.

Over 200 WB docs tender resignation, demand Mamata's apology

Over 200 WB docs tender resignation, demand Mamata's apology

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Mamata set 6 conditions for the state government to withdraw their four-day-long stir.

Criminal probe in Rafale scam if we come to power: Rahul

Criminal probe in Rafale scam if we come to power: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Congress chief urged Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to answer the questions raised by the Congress on the multi-million dollar fighter jet deal.

Mumbai prof suspended for 'raising issues', AAP joins protest

Mumbai prof suspended for 'raising issues', AAP joins protest

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

In the wake of an attack on Aam Aadmi Party headquarters on Wednesday, a plea was hurriedly made in the Delhi high court for directions to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not refuse security offered to him.

Stephen's molestation row: Teachers, students join hands to protest against Thampu

Stephen's molestation row: Teachers, students join hands to protest against Thampu

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A section of Delhi University students and teachers along with student bodies including All India Students' Association and Students Federation of India, staged a protest outside the college campus.