News for 'encroachment'

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'This is not the first time that a large contingent of Assam armed police led by senior officers attacked and destroyed farm huts, crops and plantations of Mizo farmers.' 'There have been a series of such intrusions in the past and the pace of such intrusions increased in the recent past.'

'India and China don't want to go to war'

'India and China don't want to go to war'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

'China is unwilling to restore the status quo ante of April 2020.' 'India will have to weigh its options based on this premise.'

Day after violence, Assam-Mizoram border remains tense

Day after violence, Assam-Mizoram border remains tense

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

During the three-day mourning period, the national flag will fly at half-mast and there will be no public entertainment, a notification issued by the Assam government said.

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

'Animosity won't lead Kashmir anywhere'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

While there was unrest in the rest of the Kashmir valley, the Dal Lake was serene and peaceful.

Kamala Mills fire: 100 illegal structures demolished in BMC crackdown

Kamala Mills fire: 100 illegal structures demolished in BMC crackdown

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The municipal body has directed its officials to form teams to ensure that all the restaurants are fire safety compliant in view of the New Year celebrations.

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

The Actor Who Gave 1,000 Auditions!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'When you are not from this industry, you have to take everything really, really seriously.'

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Valencia forward Carlos Soler scored a hat-trick of penalties as his side beat La Liga champions Real Madrid 4-1 at home in an extraordinary match on Sunday.

Cheating, trespassing case against former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar

Cheating, trespassing case against former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

During initial investigation, the police found that Manoj Goyal, a property dealer, who is also one of the accused in the case has prepared forged papers and helped Prabhakar to occupy the flat.

Sushant's family should keep quiet for some time: Raut

Sushant's family should keep quiet for some time: Raut

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'Bring Mossad and KGB too. There is nothing to hide. We are not opposing the CBI. When the Mumbai Police is already on the job, what will the CBI do?'

IIT Madras students hold beef fest to protest ban on cattle slaughter

IIT Madras students hold beef fest to protest ban on cattle slaughter

Rediff.com29 May 2017

More than 50 students supported the cause by participating in this fest late on Sunday night. Earlier on May 27, Students' Federation of India staged similar protest in Kerala by eating beef outside University College, Trivandrum.

Bhima Koregaon case: SC refuses bail to Gautam Navlakha

Bhima Koregaon case: SC refuses bail to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The FIR against him was re-registered in January 2020, and Navlakha had surrendered before the NIA on April 14, last year. According to the prosecution, some activists allegedly made inflammatory speeches and provocative statements at the Elgar Parishad meet in Pune on December 31, 2017, which triggered violence at Koregaon Bhima in the district the next day.

Congress manifesto: Some applause, some Qs

Congress manifesto: Some applause, some Qs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'A major political party has come down on the side of Constitutional freedoms and internationally recognised human rights,' says T N Ninan.

'No objection to constructing 10 Parliaments'

'No objection to constructing 10 Parliaments'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'But you cannot encroach upon the spaces that belong to the public.' 'For this new Parliament building, we envisage a minimum of 400 trucks, the huge long trailer trucks will be coming in day in and day out right into the heart of the national capital.' 'It will completely destroy Delhi's peace.' 'The beautiful sylvan surroundings of the quiet, beautiful, New Delhi is going to be destroyed for all time to come.'

UNSC undermining General Assembly: India

UNSC undermining General Assembly: India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

India has said that the United Nations Security Council was persistently 'encroaching' and 'undermining' the work of the General Assembly as it asked for it's revitalisation as the representative organ of the world body.

'Real' Ayodhya is in Nepal, Lord Ram is Nepali: Nepal PM

'Real' Ayodhya is in Nepal, Lord Ram is Nepali: Nepal PM

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Although the real Ayodhya lies at Thori in the west of Birgunj, India has claimed the Indian site as the birthplace of Lord Ram'

Sakshi Dhoni reveals post-lockdown plans with husband Mahi

Sakshi Dhoni reveals post-lockdown plans with husband Mahi

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Sakshi further said that the coronavirus-imposed lockdown has not changed much of their routine and her daughter, Ziva, has kept them occupied.

Russia ties at an 'all-time and very dangerous low': Trump

Russia ties at an 'all-time and very dangerous low': Trump

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Trump's tweet came a day after he reluctantly signed into law a bill imposing tough sanctions against Moscow under mounting domestic pressure.

No lockdown in 5 UP cities: SC puts HC order on hold

No lockdown in 5 UP cities: SC puts HC order on hold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Uttar Pradesh, said the state has taken several steps to contain the spread of coronavirus but to "lockdown five cities by a judicial order may not be the right approach".

PHOTOS: Prayers mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday

PHOTOS: Prayers mark Dalai Lama's 85th birthday

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

In his message to the Buddhist community from his home in McLeodganj, the Tibetan spiritual leader asked people to recite the 'om mani padme hum' mantra. With this practice, you will create some roots of virtue that you can dedicate to me -- Avalakiteshvara's messenger -- to live for 110 or 108 years or so, the Dalai Lama said.

'Be ready with boots, bricks, bandobast'

'Be ready with boots, bricks, bandobast'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'Even if there is no full-scale war, Galwan-like skirmishes cannot be ruled out.'

Mumbai welcomes everyone, says Chavan

Mumbai welcomes everyone, says Chavan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Countering Shiv Sena's anti-migrant stand, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Thursday said Mumbai welcomed everyone provided they do not 'encroach on the land illegally.'

How this tribe catches illegal gold miners

How this tribe catches illegal gold miners

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The Munduruku tribe in the Amazon searches for and expels illegal gold miners encroaching on their land.

2 including ex-corporator held for Mumbai RTI activist's murder

2 including ex-corporator held for Mumbai RTI activist's murder

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The activist, Bhupendra Vira, who had been fighting against land mafia, unauthorised structures and encroachments in and around Kalina, was attacked on Saturday night.

Nepal's upper house endorses new map proposal

Nepal's upper house endorses new map proposal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Now, the bill will undergo a similar process in the National Assembly, wherein the ruling Nepal Communist Party commands two-thirds majority.

Why the Garden City is submerged under apathy

Why the Garden City is submerged under apathy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Today, half the lakes in Bengaluru are encroached upon.

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Today, hour-long, high-pitched 'debates' at prime time, replete with inflammatory visuals and captions, using half-truths, insinuations and lies, pour venom against Muslims and seek to divide Hindus and Muslims, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

He claimed that India built a Kali temple, created 'an artificial Kali river' and 'encroached the Nepalese territory through deploying the Army' at Kalapani. The river defines the border between the two countries.

Second wave of floods hit Hyderabad as rains return

Second wave of floods hit Hyderabad as rains return

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The latest rains since Saturday evening led to lakes and other water bodies overflowing and triggering flooding of several low-lying areas, including places affected last week, in Hyderabad and on the outskirts.

'Climate change is used as an excuse for calamities'

'Climate change is used as an excuse for calamities'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'It is high time that we act instead of just talking about how and why the climate is changing.'

Everyone knows reality of borders: Rahul's jibe at Shah

Everyone knows reality of borders: Rahul's jibe at Shah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday took a swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks that India is strong in protecting its borders and said everyone knows the reality of the situation at the country's borders.

Mauritius new centre for Sino-Indian rivalry

Mauritius new centre for Sino-Indian rivalry

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

India is responding swiftly to the intended Chinese encroachment in a region it has seen as its traditional sphere of influence. The Indian Ocean is becoming the latest theatre of Sino-Indian rivalry, with China straining to breach India's old intimacy with island nations like the Maldives and Mauritius and sparking a diplomatic battle between the two countries.

Vijayvargiya defends son who hit official

Vijayvargiya defends son who hit official

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Terming the incident unfortunate, he said, "I think there was mishandling from both the sides. Kachhe khiladi hain - Akash ji bhi aur nagar nigam commissioner (both Akash ji and municipal corporation commissioner are novice players). It was not a big issue but it was made huge."

Mathura violence: Chargesheet filed against 104 in SP, SHO murder case

Mathura violence: Chargesheet filed against 104 in SP, SHO murder case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Of the 104, three persons, including Yadav and his two associates, were killed during the operation.

Centre approves CBI probe in Sushant case; ED summons Rhea

Centre approves CBI probe in Sushant case; ED summons Rhea

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

CBI officials in Delhi said the agency will take up the probe. The agency is likely to re-register the FIR filed by Bihar police under Indian Penal Code sections related to abetment to suicide, criminal conspiracy, cheating among other charges on a complaint from the family of the deceased actor against his rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family members.

Of patronage and failed civic governance

Of patronage and failed civic governance

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

And we call this devolution of powers, and on paper exult that we have local self governments while what is happening is that a whole new mafia of officialdom and politicians with nexus to every unholy aspect of civilised life flourishing.

Working from Home? AVOID These Mistakes

Working from Home? AVOID These Mistakes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Ruchira Gokhale, head, consulting solutions, Interweave Consulting, who has been working out of home since 2014, lists the mistakes professionals make while WFH.

Campaign ban on Anurag Thakur, BJP MP Parvesh Verma

Campaign ban on Anurag Thakur, BJP MP Parvesh Verma

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The EC said the decision was taken as it was not satisfied with their respective replies to the show-cause notices. During an election rally in New Delhi, Thakur egged on the crowd to raise an incendiary slogan -- 'shoot the traitors' -- after he lashed out at anti-CAA protesters.

Andhra CM returns 50 acres of land to waqf board

Andhra CM returns 50 acres of land to waqf board

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

The Muslim leadership striving for the recovery of the encroached Waqf property in Andhra Pradesh achieved a major success on Wednesday as the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy returned 50 acres of prime land to the state Waqf board.

We know exactly where the LAC is and must defend it

We know exactly where the LAC is and must defend it

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'We should not minimise the seriousness of Chinese encroachments because their perception is different.' 'Nor should we fall into the trap of accepting so-called 'buffer zones' in areas of overlapping claims. We cannot have buffer zones in our own territory,' asserts Ambassador Shyam Saran, a former foreign secretary.

BJP MP beaten by RPF out of danger

BJP MP beaten by RPF out of danger

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

The condition of Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Virendra Kumar Khatik, who was beaten up allegedly by Railway Protection Force personnel, is stable and he is out of danger, doctors said on Saturday. The MP from Sagar was beaten up on Friday during an anti-encroachment drive near Bina railway station. He was hit by RPF personnel while protesting against the removal of encroachments from Chhoti Bajaria area, police had said.