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Are you up to some mischief, Rahul asks PM on Kangana's remark

Are you up to some mischief, Rahul asks PM on Kangana's remark

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The actor-politician said she must remember that she is not only an artiste but also a BJP member now and her statements should be in line with her party's policies.

Pharma firms for legal action against govt

Pharma firms for legal action against govt

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

'Pakistanis Called Americans In Panic'

'Pakistanis Called Americans In Panic'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'The Pakistanis called the US state department and said we agree with India on peace.' 'It was then that US President Donald Trump jumped in and took credit for the ceasefire.'

Petrol pumps to remain 'dry,' govt not to cut rate

Petrol pumps to remain 'dry,' govt not to cut rate

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

The petrol pump dealers, led by Federation of All Maharashtra Petrol Dealers, maintained that they would keep the 'dry' outlets open since its members are 'unable to purchase fuel for want of money.'

NPPA heat on hospitals for failing to provide stent details

NPPA heat on hospitals for failing to provide stent details

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The regulator is now probing 24 hospitals, including Max Hospital in New Delhi and Lilavati in Mumbai, for allegedly overcharging patients for stents

49% FDI in retail mooted

49% FDI in retail mooted

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

A leading economic think-tank on Thursday advocated allowing foreign direct investment of upto 49 per cent in the retail sector.

Inflation firefight: Price stabilisation fund in offing

Inflation firefight: Price stabilisation fund in offing

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Central pool of onions to be set up; offences under Essential Commodities Act to be made non-bailable.

Sale of pulses, cereals deregulated to benefit farmers

Sale of pulses, cereals deregulated to benefit farmers

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The government will amend the six-and-a-half-decade old Essential Commodities Act to deregulate food items, including cereals, edible oil, oilseeds, pulses, onion and potato, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. The amendment, besides deregulating production and sale of food products, will provide for no stock limit to be imposed on any produce.

Cabinet approves bill to repeal farm laws

Cabinet approves bill to repeal farm laws

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The new bill will now be introduced in the Lok Sabha for passage in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament beginning November 29.

Rajasthan to bring bill against farm laws on the lines of Punjab

Rajasthan to bring bill against farm laws on the lines of Punjab

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said his government will bring a bill against the Centre's farm laws on the lines of Punjab.

'Farmers are not enjoying any freedom'

'Farmers are not enjoying any freedom'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'We will be hoisting the tiranga, but this kind of celebration is uncalled for when the farmers in this country are dying by suicides, their families are ravaged by poverty and farmers are not enjoying any freedom.'

Tuticorin court sentences 35 crew men of US ship to 5 years in jail

Tuticorin court sentences 35 crew men of US ship to 5 years in jail

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Judge Rajasekhar also imposed a fine of Rs 3,000 each on the crew members comprising 12 Indians, three Ukranians, six British and 14 Estonian nationals.

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Dhami said several acres of land were freed from encroachment during the demolition drive in the 'Malik Ka Bagicha' area of Banbhoolpura.

Rajya Sabha passes 7 key bills in 3.5 hours

Rajya Sabha passes 7 key bills in 3.5 hours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

This after most of the Opposition including the Congress, Left parties, the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the Nationalist Congress Party decided to boycott House proceedings in protest against the suspension of eight MPs for the remainder of the session for unruly behaviour.

Farm laws repeal: Who Won, Who Lost

Farm laws repeal: Who Won, Who Lost

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Modi has certainly pulled back, and his political capital -- dependent as it is on an image that he knows best and never retreats -- may have taken a bit of a beating. But, equally, it is hard to say that the protesters have 'won', argues Mihir S Sharma.

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Kiran Vissa, co-convenor of National Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, said that amendments to the EC Act have nothing to do with farmers' welfare but instead meant to please big players and agriculture companies. This is because small and marginal farmers don't have the storage capacity to attract provisions of the EC Act.

Number of farmers at Ghazipur protest site goes down

Number of farmers at Ghazipur protest site goes down

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

However, the farmers are still protesting, demanding a law on MSP. Besides MSP, the farmers are also demanding a resolution for the livelihood of the families of the 700 farmers who died while protesting against the three farm laws.

Mamata threatens stir if new farm laws not withdrawn

Mamata threatens stir if new farm laws not withdrawn

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Her statement came ahead of a crucial round of talks scheduled to be held between the Centre and representatives of the agitating farmers during the day.

Cameron asks Modi to release sailors, but will they be freed?

Cameron asks Modi to release sailors, but will they be freed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

British Prime Minister David Cameron recently asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help to send back six British sailors who have been in Tamil Nadu for two years.

Rahul outlines strategy to contain price rise in Cong-ruled states

Rahul outlines strategy to contain price rise in Cong-ruled states

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Worried about the adverse impact that price rise could cause to Congress' prospects in Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi unveiled quick fix policy prescriptions for 12 party-ruled states including reform in PDS and giving farmers a wider choice to sell vegetables and fruits.

Onion may bring more tears ahead

Onion may bring more tears ahead

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

India eats 1.2 million tonnes of onions a month and the current stock will last till the end of August.

AP govt bans meetings, rallies on roads after 2 stampedes

AP govt bans meetings, rallies on roads after 2 stampedes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The government noted in its order that "the right to conduct a public meeting on public roads and streets is a subject matter of regulation as Section 30 of the Police Act, 1861 itself mandates."

Why India should talk about menstrual hygiene and safety

Why India should talk about menstrual hygiene and safety

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

If we are able to provide safe, hygienic toilets, and affordable sanitary napkins, we could stop girls from dropping out of schools and help women feel more confident.

What does Modi gain by not REPEALING Farm Laws?

What does Modi gain by not REPEALING Farm Laws?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

And the only answer one can think of is that this is being done to preserve the image of toughness and 56 inches and all the rest of it, notes Aakar Patel.

Repealing 'black' laws step in right direction: Sidhu

Repealing 'black' laws step in right direction: Sidhu

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

He further said the 'sacrifice of farmers has paid dividends'.

Protesting farmers construct permanent shelters at Tikri border

Protesting farmers construct permanent shelters at Tikri border

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The Kisan Social Army has constructed a few permanent shelters near Delhi's Tikri border for the farmers protesting against the recently enacted farm laws in the country.

Farmers break into celebrations over news of repeal

Farmers break into celebrations over news of repeal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement repealing three farm laws, farmers burst into celebration and distributed 'jalebis' at the protest site on Gazipur (UP-Delhi) border on Friday.

Rahul rubs it in: Annadatas have made arrogance bow its head

Rahul rubs it in: Annadatas have made arrogance bow its head

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The country's annadatas have made "arrogance bow its head" through satyagraha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday and described the Centre's decision to repeal the farm laws as a "victory against injustice".

Protesting Punjab farmer dies by suicide near Singhu border

Protesting Punjab farmer dies by suicide near Singhu border

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

A 45-year-old farmer from Punjab, who was a part of the protest against the Centre's farm laws, allegedly hanged himself from a tree near the Singhu border, the police said on Wednesday.

Devendra Fadnavis to head CMs' panel on agriculture reform

Devendra Fadnavis to head CMs' panel on agriculture reform

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The committee has been tasked to come up with policy measures to boost agriculture exports, raise growth in food processing, attract investments in modern market infrastructure, value chains and logistics.

Amid cold wave, farmers' protest enters 32nd day

Amid cold wave, farmers' protest enters 32nd day

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a joint front of almost 40 farmer organisations, wrote a letter to the ministry of agriculture and farmers' welfare accepting the Centre's offer for dialogue and proposed December 29 as the next date for the meeting.

Punjab govt gives Rs 2 lakh compensation to 83 held for R-day tractor rally

Punjab govt gives Rs 2 lakh compensation to 83 held for R-day tractor rally

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday announced to provide Rs 2 lakh as compensation to 83 people arrested by Delhi Police for carrying out a tractor rally in the national capital on January 26.

Repeal farm laws by Nov 26 or...: Tikait's fresh ultimatum to Centre

Repeal farm laws by Nov 26 or...: Tikait's fresh ultimatum to Centre

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

November 26 would mark one year of the ongoing farmers' protests at Delhi's border points of Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur.

'Ignorance & misinformation': Tomar counters Pawar's tweets on agri laws

'Ignorance & misinformation': Tomar counters Pawar's tweets on agri laws

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Responding to the NCP leader's remarks, Tomar said Pawar, who is a veteran leader, is also considered well-versed with the issues and solutions relating to agriculture. "Pawar himself tried hard to bring the same agriculture reforms earlier."

Couple ties knot at farmers' protest site in MP

Couple ties knot at farmers' protest site in MP

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

"We wanted to give a strong message to the government that we will not leave this site until we win this fight," said Ramjit Singh.

Repeal farm laws, don't want amendments: Farmer leader

Repeal farm laws, don't want amendments: Farmer leader

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Hundreds of farmers have been protesting on different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws.

SC tags petitions challenging constitutional validity of farm laws

SC tags petitions challenging constitutional validity of farm laws

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that the petition challenging the constitutional validity of the farm laws will be tagged with other similar matters pending before it.

Priyanka Gandhi to attend kisan mahapanchayat in UP

Priyanka Gandhi to attend kisan mahapanchayat in UP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Amid the ongoing farmers protest at the Delhi borders, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to attend kisan mahapanchayat in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu: 35 crew members of US ship get conditional bail

Tamil Nadu: 35 crew members of US ship get conditional bail

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

A local court in Tuticorin has granted conditional bail to all the 35 crew members of a US ship, arrested on charges of illegally carrying weapons on board the vessel and straying into Indian waters.

SC-appointed panel on farm laws was against their repeal

SC-appointed panel on farm laws was against their repeal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The report, which was submitted to the apex court on March 19, 2021, was made public on Monday. The three-member committee had also suggested many changes in the laws, including giving freedom to states to make Minimum Support Price (MSP) system legal.

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