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Uniform civil code is nothing but a deliberate attempt to...: Jamiat

Uniform civil code is nothing but a deliberate attempt to...: Jamiat

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Tthe Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind said it opposes the UCC as it is "totally against the religious freedom and fundamental rights guaranteed to the citizens in Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution."

Spoke the then leader's language: Khushbu on old Modi tweet

Spoke the then leader's language: Khushbu on old Modi tweet

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Congress picking on her in the wake of party leader Rahul Gandhi's Modi surname remarks that led to a Surat local court convicting him and him being disqualified as a Lok Sabha member, Sundar said it exposed how desperate the opposition party was.

WFI elections: Brij Bhushan camp confident of winning all 15 posts

WFI elections: Brij Bhushan camp confident of winning all 15 posts

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Brij Bhushan camp, who claim to have the support of 22 of the 25 state units, expressed 'confidence' of winning all 15 posts during the WFI elections on August 12.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

'The first priority is to ensure seamless customer service without any disruption'

'The first priority is to ensure seamless customer service without any disruption'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'We created war rooms -- from an IT perspective and also a customer war room -- to address any challenges that come up.'

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Yogeshwar asked all the wrestlers to approach IOA and lodge their protest against such unfair decision.

10 BJP MLAs suspended from Karnataka assembly after ruckus

10 BJP MLAs suspended from Karnataka assembly after ruckus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The Karnataka legislative assembly on Wednesday witnessed chaotic and unruly scenes as angry Bharatiya Jansata Party legislators tore copies of bills and the agenda, and threw them at the deputy speaker, who was presiding, following which Speaker U T Khader suspended 10 of them for the remainder of the session.

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government in its application has virtually accepted all the demands made by the FIFA

Opposition parties misused wrestlers: Yogeshwar Dutt

Opposition parties misused wrestlers: Yogeshwar Dutt

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Delhi Police have registered an FIR against organisers of the wrestlers' protest and their supporters for violating law and order in connection with the scuffle that broke out at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.

Doesn't reduce my stature: Maneka on exclusion from BJP natl exec

Doesn't reduce my stature: Maneka on exclusion from BJP natl exec

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

"There are other senior leaders who also have not got a place in the executive committee. New people should also get an opportunity. I am aware of my duties and serving the people of my constituency is my first duty," she stressed.

Bar assn writes to CJI, wants more advocates appointed as judges

Bar assn writes to CJI, wants more advocates appointed as judges

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Bar Association has written to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana expressing anguish at the non-consideration of names of its members for elevation as judges in various high courts.

Sri Lanka Cricket appoint 3-mem panel to probe Danushka

Sri Lanka Cricket appoint 3-mem panel to probe Danushka

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The 31-year-old left-hander, who was arrested on Sunday ahead of the team's departure from Australia, was denied bail by a local court in Sydney on Monday, even as the SLC suspended him from all forms of the game with immediate effect.

Bindra to help Delhi HC-appointed committee run IOA

Bindra to help Delhi HC-appointed committee run IOA

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the setting up of a three-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) to take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image: IOA chief P T Usha

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image: IOA chief P T Usha

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha on Thursday said the grapplers protesting on the streets amounts to indiscipline and is tarnishing the country's image.

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

AIFF Polls: Kalyan ahead of Bhutia as football body set to get its first 'Player President'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Bhaichung Bhutia will have a straight fight with former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey.

Why Not A Woman As AMU's VC?

Why Not A Woman As AMU's VC?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Professor Mustafa should take some inspiration from the prime minister and start advocating for a Pasmanda or a woman, preferably from outside UP/Hyderabad, to be appointed vice chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University this time. That should be a fitting tribute to the vision of the prime minister.

Made Shinde Maha CM with heavy heart: BJP leader

Made Shinde Maha CM with heavy heart: BJP leader

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Fadnavis, a former CM, also said that he would stay outside the government, but within a couple of hours, BJP president J P Nadda announced that Fadnavis will take oath as deputy CM.

Gujarat BJP plans to raise over Rs 200 cr before assembly elections

Gujarat BJP plans to raise over Rs 200 cr before assembly elections

Rediff.com23 May 2022

To shore up its finances, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat has planned to collect over Rs 200 crore from its workers and supporters ahead of the assembly elections slated by the year-end, said an office-bearer on Monday.

Champions League: Four more slots allotted from 2024-25 season

Champions League: Four more slots allotted from 2024-25 season

Rediff.com11 May 2022

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said they were committed to "qualification based on sporting merit".

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

States have been told to prepare in advance to counter any impact of an adverse southwest monsoon.

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Chopra expressed his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers for hitting the streets to resume their protests instead of approaching its athletes' commission to lodge their complaints against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Muslim body urges curbing hate spread, opposes Uniform Code, razing houses

Muslim body urges curbing hate spread, opposes Uniform Code, razing houses

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Meeting in Lucknow, the board also urged the judiciary to take a serious note of "injustice" being meted out to the weaker sections and the minorities.

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In a massive setback for the country, world football governing body FIFA on Tuesday suspended India for "undue influence from third parties" and said the Under-17 Women's World Cup "cannot currently be held in India as planned."

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The law officer said let an impression be not created that the FIR has not been registered despite the court asking for it.

All India Football Federation elections on September 2

All India Football Federation elections on September 2

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The elections to the AIFF Executive Committee will be held on September 2 and aspiring candidates can file fresh nominations from August 25, the returning officer announced.

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

New AIFF boss focuses on grassroots and youth development than hosting big events.

German Open: Mixed day for India

German Open: Mixed day for India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Ishaan and Sai Pratheek took just 30 minutes to get the better of English duo

AIFF chief Praful Patel shown the door by apex court

AIFF chief Praful Patel shown the door by apex court

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The SC named a Committee of Administrators (CoA), headed by Justice (retd) AR Dave, with SY Qureshi, former Chief Election Commissioner, and Bhaskar Ganguly, former captain of the Indian football team, to run the day-to-day affairs of the national football federation.

Kamal Haasan to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi on Dec 24

Kamal Haasan to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi on Dec 24

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Haasan, addressing office bearers in Chennai, said he has been invited by Rahul Gandhi to participate in the Yatra.

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Fifty years ago today, December 25, 1972, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, one of the titans of India's freedom struggle, passed into the ages. Kalki Krishnamurthy, who penned the Tamil classic Ponniyin Selvan among numerous other novels, describes his first glimpse of the man who would become an august national leader and his cherished role model.

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

FIFA's decision to suspend India unfortunate, says CoA

FIFA's decision to suspend India unfortunate, says CoA

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Tuesday said it was surprised at FIFA's 'unfortunate' decision to ban the All India Football Federation (AIFF) despite closing in on a consensus on matters concerning the elections and structure of constitution.

'Cybercrime has surpassed drug trafficking'

'Cybercrime has surpassed drug trafficking'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Financial institutions are 300 times more vulnerable to cyberattacks than any other industry.

Budget Good 1st Act. RBI's Monetary Policy 2nd

Budget Good 1st Act. RBI's Monetary Policy 2nd

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Let's wait for the monetary policy on February 8 -- to see how it complements the fiscal commitments, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Man City, Chelsea, Real to be kicked out of Champions SF?

Man City, Chelsea, Real to be kicked out of Champions SF?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Breakaway Super League clubs Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea are likely be banned from this season's Champions League semi-finals, UEFA executive committee member Jesper Moller told Danish broadcaster DR on Monday.

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Supreme Court stops CoA from taking over affairs of IOA

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

In an interim relief, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the status quo and said the Delhi High Court-appointed three-member Committee of Administrators (COA) will not take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association.

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

FIFA has told India's football association to complete changes to its constitution

Chhattisgarh, Raj, Gujarat PCCs demand Rahul Gandhi be made party chief

Chhattisgarh, Raj, Gujarat PCCs demand Rahul Gandhi be made party chief

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The Congress units in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, the only two states where the party is in government on its own, have passed resolutions that Gandhi be made the party's president.

Football legend Bhutia for AIFF president's post?

Football legend Bhutia for AIFF president's post?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

'If a player of the status of Bhaichung is nominated for the post of president of the AIFF, it will be a good thing'

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension; U-17 WC to go ahead as planned

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension; U-17 WC to go ahead as planned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2021 scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be held in India as planned.