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Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

No one can capture an inch of Indian land till the Narendra Modi government is in power, Home Minister Amit Shah said Tuesday and claimed the actual reason behind the Congress disrupting Lok Sabha proceedings was not the clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers but a question on the cancellation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

In a statement, the ITLF said in view of a request of the home minister, the group will finalise an alternative location, in consultation with the people, for burial of bodies of ethnic violence victims belonging to the Kuki-Zo community which are lying in Imphal.

COVID-19: Delhi to complete house-to-house screening by July 6

COVID-19: Delhi to complete house-to-house screening by July 6

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The plans also state that highly suspected cases testing negative on Rapid Antigen Test should be examined again using the gold standard RT-PCR test.

Tell us problem, it would be taken care of: Nadda to CM Sukhu

Tell us problem, it would be taken care of: Nadda to CM Sukhu

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

All efforts should be on relief, restoration and rehabilitation, Nadda told reporters in Shimla after visiting the rain-affected areas of Poanta in Sirmaur and Shimla town.

1 killed, 6 injured as BJP-TMC workers clash in Bengal

1 killed, 6 injured as BJP-TMC workers clash in Bengal

Rediff.com9 May 2021

One person was killed and six others were injured in a clash between the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal's Birbhum district, police said.

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'Somebody was using somebody to make statements that will stir the stock market and lead to a surge.' 'A sudden surge and a sudden crash is always an ideal situation for people to make illicit gains and then siphoning off the money.'

SSB suspends 2 jawans who let Seema Haider into India

SSB suspends 2 jawans who let Seema Haider into India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The SSB inspector and the jawan have been suspended, pending a full inquiry.

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

On a mission to visit the families of soldiers who have died in action, Vikas Manhas has met over 1,000 families whose loved ones made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Centre received 5.59 lakh public grievances against various government departments in the first half of this year, with the Department of Financial Services (DFS) getting most of such complaints, according to an official report.

COVID-19 recoveries exceed active cases by 2.95 lakh: Health ministry

COVID-19 recoveries exceed active cases by 2.95 lakh: Health ministry

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Timely, proactive, and graded strategy initiatives for effective coronavirus infection management in the country, led by the Centre and implemented by the states and Union Territories, have ensured that the actual COVID-19 caseload remains manageable.

Centre will impose President's Rule in Delhi in coming days: Atishi

Centre will impose President's Rule in Delhi in coming days: Atishi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Atishi claimed that in recent times, many events have happened that indicate the possibility of the imposition of the President's Rule in the national capital.

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Can they (the Union government) provide security to every tribal in the valley? This is impossible now.'

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

Modi must shut 20 ministries, 100 departments!

Modi must shut 20 ministries, 100 departments!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'When the country is jobless, why should I pay through my nose to feed these people who want some perks in office?' 'Let them also join India's unemployed.' 'Let them also taste the bitter medicine of being jobless.'

The Tears Of War

The Tears Of War

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Grief in Gaza, Israel. Destruction in Gaza, Israel.

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Rediff.com7 May 2020

In the 'Additional guidelines for quarantine of returnees from abroad/contacts/ isolation of suspect or confirmed cases in private facilities', released on Thursday evening, the ministry said there are large number of facilities such as hotels, service apartments and lodges which are "unoccupied due to impact of COVID-19 on travel and tourism".

Punjab Cong tussle: Govt to withdraw Bajwa's security

Punjab Cong tussle: Govt to withdraw Bajwa's security

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The decision has come days after Bajwa and another Congress Rajya Sabha MP, Shamsher Singh Dullo, sought a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate into the alleged illegal liquor trade in the state following the hooch tragedy that claimed over 100 lives.

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Tamba was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar, a thickly populated area of old Lahore in the afternoon.

Delhi: Omicron recovered patient under '14-day observation' at home

Delhi: Omicron recovered patient under '14-day observation' at home

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The 27-year-old Rohini resident, who had tested Covid positive after returning to Delhi from Dubai, said, even after the home isolation restrictions are lifted, 'I have been told that I will be under 14-day observation at home, and doctors will check on me intermittently'.

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'In the interim, India will be confronted with anti-India feeling because Sheikh Hasina had India's support.' 'We will have to deal with it, but it will not be a permanent phenomenon.' 'There is substantial goodwill towards India which will stand us in good stead.'

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Pakistani security forces on Thursday raided the house of the father of the woman suicide bomber from Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) who blew herself up in Karachi University that killed three Chinese teachers and injured another.

Housing fund not for projects under litigation: Govt

Housing fund not for projects under litigation: Govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The finance ministry also said the maximum funding will be Rs 400 crore for any single project that will be seeking assistance from the 'special window' for completion of the 1,508 projects comprising about 4.58 lakh units.

MHA orders probe into Parliament security breach

MHA orders probe into Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

The committee will probe the reasons for the breach in security, identify lapses, and recommend further action.

Time to start wearing masks inside homes, says govt

Time to start wearing masks inside homes, says govt

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

As India grappled with a raging second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the government on Monday stressed on observing COVID-19 appropriate behaviours.

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from Monday, July 18, 2022.

Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'The larger story of systematic destruction, which can and has been quantified, goes mysteriously missing from any political and/or public discourse about the ongoing devastation in the Ghats,' notes Prem Panicker.

MHA forms 4-member team to probe violence in Bengal

MHA forms 4-member team to probe violence in Bengal

Rediff.com6 May 2021

On Wednesday, the ministry had sent a terse reminder to the West Bengal government to submit a detailed report on the post-poll violence and to take necessary measures to stop such incidents "without any loss of time".

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Kejriwal, who is also the national convener of the AAP, won the confidence motion with the support of 54 MLAs and said no legislator of his party defected.

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.

CBI raids senior lawyers Indira Jaising, Anand Grover's house

CBI raids senior lawyers Indira Jaising, Anand Grover's house

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting searches at the home of Supreme Court lawyer Indira Jaising -- who served as additional solicitor general during UPA 2 -- and the offices of Lawyers Collective, an NGO run by her husband lawyer Anand Grover, officials said.

NIA books designated terrorist Pannun, SFJ for threats to Air India flyers

NIA books designated terrorist Pannun, SFJ for threats to Air India flyers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Pannun, the self-proclaimed general counsel of "unlawful association" SFJ, released the video messages on social media platforms on November 4.

Bengal violence: MHA team takes stock of situation, meets Guv

Bengal violence: MHA team takes stock of situation, meets Guv

Rediff.com8 May 2021

A four-member team of the Union home ministry, tasked with looking into reasons for the post-poll violence in West Bengal, met Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Raj Bhavan.

Kerala govt moves SC against Prez over pending bills

Kerala govt moves SC against Prez over pending bills

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The state government said these bills had been pending with the governor for as long as about two years and his action "subverted" the functioning of the state legislature, rendering its very existence "ineffective and otiose".

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Rajshekhar detailed his complaints in a report to the lieutenant governor's office, joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the additional commissioner of police of Delhi's anti-corruption branch.

Pre-qualification bids for PM's new Rs 360 cr home cancelled again

Pre-qualification bids for PM's new Rs 360 cr home cancelled again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The central public works department on Monday cancelled the pre-qualification bids for the construction of a Rs 360-crore new residence for the prime minister for the second time within more than two months.

'As long as such a leader is in place...'

'As long as such a leader is in place...'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

'Given the blood on his hands, it's really hard to believe that he (Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh) has the audacity and the moral numbness to hold onto power.'

Gambhir tests negative after COVID-19 case detected at home

Gambhir tests negative after COVID-19 case detected at home

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Gambhir made the announcement on Twitter on Sunday and urged people to follow safety measures.

Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' under AFSPA for 6 months

Entire Nagaland declared 'disturbed' under AFSPA for 6 months

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The extension comes three days after the Centre constituted a high-level committee under the chairmanship of Registrar General and Census Commissioner Vivek Joshi with Additional Secretary in the Union Home Ministry Piyush Goyal as its Member-Secretary.

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

We need not spend much time going over what this government has done and is doing to the Opposition, by misusing the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. There is a daily update on that, notes Aakar Patel.