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WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament.

Ban on PFI imminent after countrywide NIA, ED raids

Ban on PFI imminent after countrywide NIA, ED raids

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The PFI has been under the radar of security agencies for its role in violent protests in different parts of the country against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, alleged forced conversions, radicalisation of Muslim youths, money laundering and links with banned groups, informed officials said.

Inputs suggest threat of terror attacks on Amarnath yatra: Govt

Inputs suggest threat of terror attacks on Amarnath yatra: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

There are intelligence inputs which suggest threat of terrorist attacks on Amarnath pilgrims, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

India faces no threat from ISIS, says govt

India faces no threat from ISIS, says govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The government on Wednesday denied receiving any threat from Iraqi insurgent group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Assam: Four cops suspended for abandoning slain SP

Assam: Four cops suspended for abandoning slain SP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Following the demise of the Superintendent of Police of the Hamren district during an encounter in Assam, Kiren Rijiju visited the state to meet CM Tarun Gogoi and discuss the law and order situation. Anurag Kashyap reports.

Special court issues non-bailable warrant against Nirav Modi, kin

Special court issues non-bailable warrant against Nirav Modi, kin

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The ED has charged the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the over Rs 13,000 crore PNB scam case.

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Officials said PFI has been under the radar of security agencies for its alleged role in violent protests in different parts of the country.

What the govt has done to check spread of IS in India

What the govt has done to check spread of IS in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The government has initiated a series of steps to check the spread of the Islamic in India, including the launch of a counter-radicalisation and de-radicalisation strategy.

SC agrees to hear plea challenging govt's decision to deport Rohingyas

SC agrees to hear plea challenging govt's decision to deport Rohingyas

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The plea filed by two Rohingya immigrants that they were facing persecution in Myanmar and that the decision to send them back was in violation of various international conventions.

'BSF report on Chinese troops presence in Pak forward areas'

'BSF report on Chinese troops presence in Pak forward areas'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Border Security Force has submitted a preliminary report on presence of Chinese troops in Pakistan's forward defence locations for imparting training of weapons handling, Lok Sabha was told on Tuesday.

Indian NGOs got foreign aid worth Rs 3,784 cr last year

Indian NGOs got foreign aid worth Rs 3,784 cr last year

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Tamil Nadu NGOs received the highest amount of Rs 546 crore as foreign donations.

No link between murders of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi: Centre

No link between murders of Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi: Centre

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Rijiju said that at present, there is no proposal to ban right-wing group Santhan Sanstha.

Rahul ticks off Dikshit for his goon remark against army chief

Rahul ticks off Dikshit for his goon remark against army chief

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The Congress vice president said the Indian Army works for the country and there was no need for any political leader to make comments against the army chief.

Wreckage of missing helicopter of young IAS officer found

Wreckage of missing helicopter of young IAS officer found

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

"The Air Force has confirmed that the wreckage of the missing helicopter has been found 12 km south of Khonsa, the headquarters of Tirap district," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said in New Delhi.

Centre welcomes withdrawal of AFSPA in Tripura

Centre welcomes withdrawal of AFSPA in Tripura

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The Centre on Thursday welcomed the Tripura government's decision to lift Armed Forces Special Powers Act saying there was no need for the state government to take the consent of the central government while taking the move.

Border violence: Home Minister calls up CMs of Assam, Nagaland

Border violence: Home Minister calls up CMs of Assam, Nagaland

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Concerned over unabated violence along Assam-Nagaland border, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday telephoned chief ministers of Assam and Nagaland and asked them to defuse tension along the borders of the two states.

26/11 trial: Headley's deposition to lead India to 'logical conclusion'

26/11 trial: Headley's deposition to lead India to 'logical conclusion'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

"The difference between the state and non-state actors will come to an end after this statement," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju told reporters.

There are around 8,500 Naxals left in India: Govt

There are around 8,500 Naxals left in India: Govt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The government on Wednesday said the cadre strength of the Maoist organisations is around 8,500 and they have forged tactical understanding with some insurgent groups in the Northeast for procuring arms and ammunition.

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

We don't ban individuals: India on controversial Islamist preacher Zakir Naik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The government on Tuesday remained non-committal on taking action against a controversial Indian Islamic preacher, who was followed by one of the five Bangladeshi militants, who killed 22 people at a restaurant in Dhaka.

China asked not to support Pak's anti-India activities: Rijiju

China asked not to support Pak's anti-India activities: Rijiju

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Amid reports of China training Pakistani army, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said India has conveyed its 'dismay' to China and asked it not to support Pakistan's activities directed against this country.

4 youth from Maharashtra go missing in Iraq

4 youth from Maharashtra go missing in Iraq

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The government on Tuesday said four youth from Maharashtra have disappeared after leaving for Mosul from Baghdad in Iraq.

Aamir's remarks only bring down India and Modi's image: Govt

Aamir's remarks only bring down India and Modi's image: Govt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The government on Tuesday termed as "misplaced" superstar Aamir Khan's comments on growing intolerance, saying such statements only bring disrepute to the country as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Pak in illegal occupation of 78,000 sq kms of Indian land since 1948'

'Pak in illegal occupation of 78,000 sq kms of Indian land since 1948'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Pakistan is in illegal and forcible occupation of about 78,000 sq kms of Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir since 1948, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

4 MHA officials suspended over licence renewal of Naik's NGO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The action was taken after the home ministry found that Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation's FCRA licence was renewed recently despite several ongoing probes, including one by it.

2 dead in fresh landslides in Arunachal, toll rises to 19

2 dead in fresh landslides in Arunachal, toll rises to 19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The district administration has pressed men and machinery for relief and rescue operations, he said.

Home ministry statement on rationalists' killing 'misleading': Dabholkar's kin

Home ministry statement on rationalists' killing 'misleading': Dabholkar's kin

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Hamid Dabholkar, son of the slain rationalist thinker and founder of Maharastra Andhshradha Nirmulan Samiti, said there is a "striking similarity" between the three murders.

No proposal to repeal Article 370, says govt

No proposal to repeal Article 370, says govt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The government has no proposal to repeal Article 370 of the Constitution that grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Govt strikes down 3 ministers' choice of private secretaries

Govt strikes down 3 ministers' choice of private secretaries

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The appointment of private secretaries to three Union Minister including Home Minister Rajnath Singh has been put on hold, according to official sources.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

BJP backs new Arunachal govt; denies orchestrating Congress exodus

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The 44 legislators, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who deserted the Congress party on Friday and joined the People's Party of Arunachal are set to form a new government with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led North East Democratic Alliance.

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Demand apology from the Congress Party for insulting the people of India's North East & Tribals'

India fenceless as Islamic State terror rises in Bangladesh

India fenceless as Islamic State terror rises in Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

West Bengal has a 2,200 km porous border with Bangladesh over 10 districts.

Google's Street View? No, says India

Google's Street View? No, says India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The internet services giant wanted to cover most of the Indian territory through the Google Street View.

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The use of northeast immigrants was a typing error, says BJP.

JNU arrest: Did 'over enthusiastic' Delhi Police officers goof up?

JNU arrest: Did 'over enthusiastic' Delhi Police officers goof up?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Home Ministry officials have suggested that slapping of the serious charge of sedition against Kumar could be an act of "over enthusiasm" on the part of some Delhi Police officers.

Act now, India tells Pak as tapes trace Dawood to Karachi

Act now, India tells Pak as tapes trace Dawood to Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

India asked Pakistan to hand over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim saying enough evidence have been given to it on the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

Can't withdraw AFSPA from Kashmir now: Govt

Can't withdraw AFSPA from Kashmir now: Govt

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The government on Wednesday said that time was "not appropriate" for withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Jammu and Kashmir.

Rajnath to attend SAARC meet in Islamabad despite threat by Hafiz Saeed

Rajnath to attend SAARC meet in Islamabad despite threat by Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The home minister will reach Islamabad on Wednesday and return to New Delhi the next day after attending the 7th meeting of SAARC.

Immigration officer who asked Manipuri girl to prove 'Indian-ness' identified

Immigration officer who asked Manipuri girl to prove 'Indian-ness' identified

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The immigration officer has been identified by investigators after checking the CCTV footage of the immigration area in IGI airport in New Delhi.

38 killed as Darjeeling rocked by fresh landslides

38 killed as Darjeeling rocked by fresh landslides

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Rescue operations were underway in three subdivisions of Darjeeling district where multiple landslides have claimed 38 lives besides washing away highways and damaging homes.