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Little business in House amid slogans of 'Pradhan Mantri maafi maango'

Little business in House amid slogans of 'Pradhan Mantri maafi maango'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Opposition members trooped into the Well, resorting to high-decibel sloganeering.

BNP leaders arrested in B'desh, anti-govt protest continues

BNP leaders arrested in B'desh, anti-govt protest continues

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Bangladesh's main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party's three top women leaders were arrested on the second day of the 'democracy march' on Monday, as clashes erupted inside the supreme court premises between pro- and anti-government lawyers.

Winter session of Parliament appears headed for washout

Winter session of Parliament appears headed for washout

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Both Houses adjourned till Wednesday amid din.

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Rediff.com24 May 2019

She stepped down after failing to win over her ministers with a revised strategy over her plans for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

Jammu-Kashmir's first female CM to be sworn in on Monday

Jammu-Kashmir's first female CM to be sworn in on Monday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

The 56-year-old leader, daughter of PDP founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, will take oath of office at Raj Bhawan in Jammu on Monday at 11.00 am.

PM hopes for fruitful Parliament session; BJP launches counter-attack

PM hopes for fruitful Parliament session; BJP launches counter-attack

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday voiced hope that the monsoon session of Parliament will be fruitful and that promises made by "some political parties" during the last session to allow work on priority will be kept.

Fresh push for GST: Jaitley, Naidu meet Congress leaders

Fresh push for GST: Jaitley, Naidu meet Congress leaders

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

With just eight days left for the winter session, Jaitley and Parliamentary Affairs Minster M Venkaiah Naidu held consultations with Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and Deputy Leader Anand Sharma.

This Winter Session, it's been all shouting and hardly any work

This Winter Session, it's been all shouting and hardly any work

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

With only one day left, the Winter session of Parliament is on the verge of a washout as it failed to transact any business again on Thursday.

'Enough is enough': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis tells doctors to return to work

'Enough is enough': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis tells doctors to return to work

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Making a statement in the legislative assembly, Fadnavis said, "Enough is enough. If the doctors fail to resume work today, government will not sit quietly. We cannot leave the patients to die. I am making a final attempt to break the deadlock today by meeting the doctors' representatives. If no solution is found and doctors don't resume work, they should be prepared to face legal action."

Pakistan govt condemns protests as 'mutiny against state'

Pakistan govt condemns protests as 'mutiny against state'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Describing the protests as a "mutiny against Pakistan", the government on Tuesday turned to Parliament for support as demonstrators continued to put pressure on a defiant Nawaz Sharif to quit as prime minister.

Sena will get 5 cabinet; 7 MoS berths in Maharashtra, says Fadnavis

Sena will get 5 cabinet; 7 MoS berths in Maharashtra, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

After an acrimonious split, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Shiv Sena are together again with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announcing that Sena will be joining his government on Friday 'in keeping with the mandate' and will get 12 ministerial berths but there will be no deputy CM.

Moga molestation: As family continues protest, Orbit buses pulled off roads

Moga molestation: As family continues protest, Orbit buses pulled off roads

Rediff.com3 May 2015

The family has refused to perform the girl's final rites till the bus owners are booked.

GST logjam: Panel suggests dropping 1% additional tax

GST logjam: Panel suggests dropping 1% additional tax

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The panel suggested inclusion of alcohol and petroleum products in GST, as is being demanded by the Congress.

Govt open to minor changes in Insurance Bill

Govt open to minor changes in Insurance Bill

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Congress insists on sending legislation to select committee, says will support it in winter session.

Standoff over Selja resolved as Jaitley withdraws remarks

Standoff over Selja resolved as Jaitley withdraws remarks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The Congress members raised slogans and trooped into the Well of the House, demanding apology of the minister.

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The 2021 men's and women's U-17 European Championships have been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA said on Friday.

Pakistani cleric issues new 24-hour deadline for Sharif to resign

Pakistani cleric issues new 24-hour deadline for Sharif to resign

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Amid Pakistan Army's mediation efforts, protesters have stepped up pressure on the embattled government with cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri setting yet another deadline of 24 hours for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to quit.

Battleground Rajya Sabha!

Battleground Rajya Sabha!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

It is not in the Lok Sabha, where the BJP has a clear majority, but the Rajya Sabha that the Opposition has ganged up to checkmate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plans.

Why Modi is worried

Why Modi is worried

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'Too much energy these three years has been invested in turning the party into an election-winning machine.' 'To recover its mojo, the Modi government needs a more impressive set of economic figures to flaunt,' says Shekhar Gupta.

UN talks agree to build a new-style climate deal in 2015

UN talks agree to build a new-style climate deal in 2015

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

About 190 nations agreed on Sunday the building blocks of a new-style global deal due in 2015 to combat climate change amid warnings that far tougher action will be needed to limit rising world temperatures.

What's the point in trying to be friendly with China?

What's the point in trying to be friendly with China?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

On his recent visit to China, the President made eminently sensible suggestions to improve relations except that they can't work in the present atmosphere.

'First Hindu King in 800 Yrs': CPM's Mohd Salim upsets Rajnath during intolerance debate

'First Hindu King in 800 Yrs': CPM's Mohd Salim upsets Rajnath during intolerance debate

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Mohammad Salim cited a news magazine which quoted Singh as reportedly saying -- after Narendra Modi and BJP's victory last year -- that India had the first "Hindu ruler after 800 years."

Moga bus horror: Victim's father agrees to post-mortem

Moga bus horror: Victim's father agrees to post-mortem

Rediff.com3 May 2015

The father of the girl agreed to conducting of post-mortem and cremation of the body.

In Mann ki Baat, PM Modi remembers Kargil heroes, forgets OROP

In Mann ki Baat, PM Modi remembers Kargil heroes, forgets OROP

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

The PM hailed the armed forces in context of Kargil Vijay Divas and paid tributes to the fallen heroes.

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Not a single scandal, is this not Achche Din, asks Modi

Not a single scandal, is this not Achche Din, asks Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The government has taken a number of steps to address the situation faced by farmers.

'We have meekly surrendered to the US'

'We have meekly surrendered to the US'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

'The biggest lacuna in this agreement is it is called 'full civil nuclear cooperation agreement.' Actually, it is anything but full.'

Modi's efforts to get India NSG seat FAIL in Seoul

Modi's efforts to get India NSG seat FAIL in Seoul

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Chinese chief negotiator Ambassador Wang Qun told ANI on Friday, "NSG will not take up India's case as of now. There are differences on admitting non-Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty members. Signing the NPT first is one of five criteria (for membership). These have not been set by China, but by group as a whole."

A tale of 10 states & what they intend to do with their land laws

A tale of 10 states & what they intend to do with their land laws

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The NITI Aayog will now assimilate the views of states and then present a report to the PM.

How Modi can resolve the China problem

How Modi can resolve the China problem

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'China any day would prefer to team up with India and dump Pakistan once the resolution of the border dispute becomes an accomplished fact.'

How will Modi factor Japan in his China policy?

How will Modi factor Japan in his China policy?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Being a pragmatist Modi is not likely to give preference to China over Japan. Both security and economic aspects are likely to shape Modi's decision in terms of engaging the two biggest economies of Asia, says Sana Hashmi.

Satnam Sena's divisive clout in Chhattisgarh

Satnam Sena's divisive clout in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

In Chhattisgarh, the Satnami sect voted for its own candidates in 21 constituencies, leaving the Congress trailing the Bharatiya Janata Party in its own strongholds. R Krishna Das evaluates the role the Satnami community played in the Congress loss and BJP victory in a tightly fought election.

'It will be business as usual when Modi visits US'

'It will be business as usual when Modi visits US'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The second and final part of former cabinet secretary Naresh Chandra's interview to Sheela Bhatt.

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