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Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

After a controversy arose over some civic bodies' plans to act against handcarts selling non-veg foods on main thoroughfares, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday had said the state government has no problem with people's food choices.

SC raps Centre, Nagaland over delay in women's quota in civic poll

SC raps Centre, Nagaland over delay in women's quota in civic poll

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices SK Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia said the Centre cannot preclude reservation from being extended to women in civic bodies by saying it doesn't apply to tribal areas.

13 Bajrang Dal, VHP activists booked for attack on church building in UP

13 Bajrang Dal, VHP activists booked for attack on church building in UP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

A Bajrang Dal leader said that a church was being built without obtaining prior permission and the local administration did nothing to stop its construction.

Govt obstructing leaders' Pak visit: Hurriyat

Govt obstructing leaders' Pak visit: Hurriyat

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

"We have followed the proper method in applying for passports, but it seems the government is not interested in allowing the visit."

SP shifted, cop suspended for lax probe into girls' molestation in MP school

SP shifted, cop suspended for lax probe into girls' molestation in MP school

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sources said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed displeasure at the way the alleged molestation case was handled.

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

During their state-wide operation, police seized one .315 bore rifle, seven 12 bore rifles, one revolver, and 373 live cartridges of different caliber, they said.

'Matter of time before China starts creating problems'

'Matter of time before China starts creating problems'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'Manipur is critical to India's Look East policy.' 'It's a strategic state. In the Second World War, the Japanese entered Manipur through Burma.' 'China can use the same direction to approach India.'

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

'Assam Rifles is probably the best fighting force in the country'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'Assam Rifles have prevented a large number of genocides and killings.'

Naidu hits back, says Modi left wife, doesn't respect family system

Naidu hits back, says Modi left wife, doesn't respect family system

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

"Since you have referred to my son, I am mentioning about your wife," he said.

Services secretary More 'falls in line' after show cause notice: Delhi govt

Services secretary More 'falls in line' after show cause notice: Delhi govt

Rediff.com16 May 2023

More was issued a memo by services minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on May 13, seeking him to show cause and threatening disciplinary action against him for allegedly not complying with a direction for his transfer and "going incommunicado".

Eric Garcetti moves a step closer to becoming US ambassador to India

Eric Garcetti moves a step closer to becoming US ambassador to India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Garcetti's nomination is pending before the US Congress since July 2021, when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by President Joe Biden.

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Amritpal writes to lawyer, says in high spirits in jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Siyalka accompanied family members of arrested 'Waris Punjab De' activists, including Amritpal Singh, who arrived in Dibrugarh earlier in the day and met them at the jail.

Corruption Cong's biggest ideology, party can't breathe without it: Modi

Corruption Cong's biggest ideology, party can't breathe without it: Modi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The scam-ridden Congress government in Chhattisgarh has become a model of misrule and people have decided to root it out in the upcoming assembly elections, he said.

Farmers protest against proposed IIT site in Goa, Sec 144 imposed

Farmers protest against proposed IIT site in Goa, Sec 144 imposed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

South Goa district collector Jyoti Kumari issued orders imposing Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Power supply hit across UP as employees go on strike

Power supply hit across UP as employees go on strike

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Power Minister A K Sharma blamed the 72-hour strike that began at 10 pm on Thursday on some 'irresponsible' leaders of the electricity department and said it was not in the interest of the employees.

'Every Congress leader in Rajasthan wants that red diary'

'Every Congress leader in Rajasthan wants that red diary'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'Every Congressman in Rajasthan is in Ashok Gehlot's pocket.'

OROP: Parrikar 'pressurised' in cabinet to obstruct pension plan, claims Jethmalani

OROP: Parrikar 'pressurised' in cabinet to obstruct pension plan, claims Jethmalani

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Defence Minister Parrikar was in favour of granting OROP to ex-servicemen but pressure was exerted on him by his cabinet colleagues on the issue, Ram Jethmalani claimed.

Cong development's enemy, double benefit to Himachal if BJP re-elected: Modi

Cong development's enemy, double benefit to Himachal if BJP re-elected: Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

If the Congress comes to power in the state, it will not allow his government to work, Modi claimed.

Brij Bhushan says will contest from Kaisarganj again; mum on wrestlers' stir

Brij Bhushan says will contest from Kaisarganj again; mum on wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Addressing a rally in the Balpur area in Gonda in Uttar Pradesh on the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government, Singh skipped any direct reference to the wrestlers' protest for his arrest and chose to target the Congress over the Emergency, Ram temple, the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots and other issues.

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Chhayakar was found guilty by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal of attempting to influence aspects of the UAE's one-day international series in Zimbabwe in 2019

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The indictment says the alleged co-conspirators "knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favour of Trump".

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Governors must be impartial, fair, and above narrow politics to uphold the values and spirit of the Constitution. But in a rapidly changing political culture where the unstated rule is to crush the Opposition, such values have no meaning. At stake are Constitutional values, federalism and governance, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Delhi LG orders probe into AAP's free power, Kejri promises scheme in Guj too

Delhi LG orders probe into AAP's free power, Kejri promises scheme in Guj too

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

According to sources at the LG office, chief secretary Naresh Kumar has been asked to conduct an inquiry and submit a report within a week.

'Chronology samajhiye': Amit Shah on Pegasus scandal

'Chronology samajhiye': Amit Shah on Pegasus scandal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

In a hard-hitting statement, Shah said that the report about the alleged snooping has been amplified by a few whose only aim is to do whatever is possible to humiliate India at the world stage.

Ministry proposes to decriminalise law on collection of statistics

Ministry proposes to decriminalise law on collection of statistics

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A government ministry has proposed decriminalising offences under the Collection of Statistics Act 2008 as part of the government's efforts to rationalise legislations to promote the ease of doing business. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has invited public comments on its draft proposal by October 30. The proposal to amend sections of the act will decriminalise offences like obstructing or deceiving statistics officers by doing away with the provision of simple imprisonment up to six months.

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Centre approves Delhi's budget, minister calls its stalling unconstitutional

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A day after heated exchanges between the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation and the Centre over the Delhi budget, the Union home ministry on Tuesday approved the city government's financial document, paving the way for its tabling in the assembly.

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Bharadwaj said it has not rained in Delhi in the last 3-4 days, yet still the water level in Yamuna reached 208.66 metres.

AAP leader moves SC seeking time-bound election of Delhi mayor

AAP leader moves SC seeking time-bound election of Delhi mayor

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The Delhi mayor election was stalled on Tuesday for the second time this month as the House was adjourned indefinitely by the LG-appointed presiding officer following a ruckus by some councillors.

Hunt for Amritpal Singh continues; his uncle, driver surrender

Hunt for Amritpal Singh continues; his uncle, driver surrender

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The state police has so far arrested 112 supporters of Amritpal.

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Manipur Police has registered a first information report (FIR) accusing the Assam Rifles of blocking their vehicle after an altercation between the two groups last week, while the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Assam Rifles 'by any other paramilitary force permanently' from the state.

Targeting one community, asks ex-Maha minister after ED raids

Targeting one community, asks ex-Maha minister after ED raids

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The raids are understood to be linked to a probe related to alleged irregularities in the operations of some sugar mills based in the state that are linked to Mushrif.

Archbishop, 14 Catholic priests among 110 booked for violent Adani port stir

Archbishop, 14 Catholic priests among 110 booked for violent Adani port stir

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Going against the assurances given to the Kerala high court, the protesters agitating in front of the under-construction Vizhinjam seaport had on Saturday blocked the trucks carrying construction materials to the site.

One month on, no sight of Amritpal except in CCTV footage

One month on, no sight of Amritpal except in CCTV footage

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Despite being sighted in several CCTV footage and photos with changed appearances at many places, including Patiala, Kurukshetra and Delhi, the radical preacher continued to hoodwink the police.

Khalistani protestors first tried to set fire to Indian consulate in San Francisco

Khalistani protestors first tried to set fire to Indian consulate in San Francisco

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday made an attempt to set on fire India's consulate in San Francisco, with senior Indian diplomats informing their American counterparts that they anticipate more such protests by anti-national elements in the coming weeks.

New Gujarat law proposes fine of up to Rs 1 cr for leaking exam paper

New Gujarat law proposes fine of up to Rs 1 cr for leaking exam paper

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

With the objective of curbing paper leaks in government recruitment exams, the Gujarat legislative assembly has unanimously passed a bill that provides for up to 10 years in prison for such malpractices.

Notice to residence of persons marrying under SMA 'contempt of court', says Delhi HC

Notice to residence of persons marrying under SMA 'contempt of court', says Delhi HC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The Delhi High Court has said that a Sub-Divisional Magistrate prima facie committed contempt of court by sending a notice to the residence of a person desirous of marrying his partner under the Special Marriage Act (SMA), in violation of its order prohibiting any such dispatch.

Changing the government culture of shabbiness

Changing the government culture of shabbiness

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a clean-up of all central government offices. Mahesh Vijapurkar laments the pervading culture of shabbiness in government offices around the country.

Uproar in TN assembly as MLA calls Ramayana 'imaginary epic'

Uproar in TN assembly as MLA calls Ramayana 'imaginary epic'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

When a resolution, moved by Chief Minister M K Stalin, to urge the Centre to implement the Sethusamudram ship canal project was taken up for discussion in the House members spoke on their party stand.

Basic rights in India have become 'luxuries', 'entitlements': Mehbooba writes to CJI

Basic rights in India have become 'luxuries', 'entitlements': Mehbooba writes to CJI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Mufti said the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution and guaranteed to all Indian citizens "are being brazenly impinged upon".