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Mamata will say Jai Shri Ram before polls end: Amit Shah

Mamata will say Jai Shri Ram before polls end: Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

He said the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Parivartan Yatra' is not for changing a chief minister, MLA or minister but ending infiltration and transforming the condition of West Bengal.

CAA rules are under preparation: MHA tells Lok Sabha

CAA rules are under preparation: MHA tells Lok Sabha

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The rules under the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, which was enacted over a year ago, are under preparation, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Tri-Valley case: Founder of 'sham' university gets 16 years

Tri-Valley case: Founder of 'sham' university gets 16 years

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The founder of the California-based Tri-Valley University, who destroyed the academic careers of several hundred Indian students in the United States, has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for running a sham university that served as a front for an immigration scam.

At 24% Muslim population growing slower than last decade

At 24% Muslim population growing slower than last decade

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Muslim population in India has grown by 24 per cent between 2001 and 2011 against national average of 18 per cent with the community's representation rising to 14.2 per cent from 13.4 percent of total population.

To counter 'propaganda', BJP to launch campaign about Citizenship Act

To counter 'propaganda', BJP to launch campaign about Citizenship Act

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The BJP has asserted that the amended act not against any community.

After serving 30 years in army, veteran told to prove he's Indian

After serving 30 years in army, veteran told to prove he's Indian

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Mohd Azmal Haque -- who retired as a junior commissioned officer last year -- has been asked to prove that he is an Indian and not an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant.

'Naga society must reflect and ask where we are going'

'Naga society must reflect and ask where we are going'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

'This was a total and complete failure of the State. The rule of law was usurped. It is also the failure of Naga society. The state must be held accountable but simultaneously Naga society must engage and ask where we are going?'

Nationalism? What's that got to do with Trump and Brexit?

Nationalism? What's that got to do with Trump and Brexit?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Nothing, according to Deepak Lal. He argues that the contemporary attempts to control immigration in the US and UK are not nativist.

Lynching incident: No communal tension in Nagaland, say Muslim bodies

Lynching incident: No communal tension in Nagaland, say Muslim bodies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Muslim bodies in Nagaland have called for restraint after widespread protests in wake of the lynching of a rape accused on March 5.

Hindus trump Muslims in forging documents to find way into NRC

Hindus trump Muslims in forging documents to find way into NRC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

On compilation of six crucial documents, it was found that around two lakh of them from one crore were forged.

Trump completes 500 days in office, says has accomplished more than his predecessors

Trump completes 500 days in office, says has accomplished more than his predecessors

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The US president said said under his leadership, America has become the best economy ever.

Original petitioner unhappy with 'flawed' NRC

Original petitioner unhappy with 'flawed' NRC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

The Assam Public Works, the original petitioner in the Supreme Court which led to the updation of the National Register of Citizens six years ago, wondered whether the software used in the updation exercise was capable to handle so much data and if it was examined by any third party Information Technology expert.

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

SC shield for Editors Guild from Manipur FIRs till Monday

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday protected four members of the Editors Guild of India against any coercive action till Monday in connection with two FIRs lodged against them in the state for offences, including promoting enmity between two communities.

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

He questioned why only migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be given citizenship under the amended law and not the Sri Lankan Tamils.

'We are not a threat to anyone, don't treat us as terrorists'

'We are not a threat to anyone, don't treat us as terrorists'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Rohingyas hoping desperately that the Indian government does not deport them.

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Manipur CM Survives Because Of Modi-Shah Blessings

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'It is difficult to replace him because if he is replaced, it will lead to a sense of defeat among the Meiteis, rightly or wrongly, and more chaos.'

'We are protesting as Assamese, not as Hindu or Muslim'

'We are protesting as Assamese, not as Hindu or Muslim'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

'In other parts of India, people may feel their religious identity is more important, but here in Assam, we are Assamese first and then, anything else. So, we are against this CAB (now CAA). It will hurt the interests of us Assamese'

What to expect from Sushma's Dhaka trip

What to expect from Sushma's Dhaka trip

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

India will raise the issue of illegal immigration, a "major cause of concern" for the country. Nayanima Basu reports

Time to protest online only over: Farhan Akhtar on citizenship act

Time to protest online only over: Farhan Akhtar on citizenship act

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The actor also shared an image that sought to explain the ramifications of the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizen.

Violent protests continue in Bengal over Citizenship Act

Violent protests continue in Bengal over Citizenship Act

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The amended Act has put the entire Northeast region and West Bengal on the boil as people fear that it might exacerbate the problem of illegal immigration.

FCRA bribery case leads to overhaul of MHA's foreigners division

FCRA bribery case leads to overhaul of MHA's foreigners division

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Following the arrest of six ministry of home affairs officials in the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) bribery case, the foreigners division of MHA has been overhauled to break the chain of deep-rooted network.

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The current instability in the world is a result of long term systemic and socio-politico problems, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Speed-breaker' Didi maligned Bengal with scams: Modi

'Speed-breaker' Didi maligned Bengal with scams: Modi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Modi alleged that Banerjee has let loose goons in the state, dashing the hopes of people.

Shiddat review

Shiddat review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

What should be a cautionary tale on choosing your one-night stands with care becomes another lousy attempt to rehash the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge formula by cooking up one implausible scenario after another, notes Sukanya Verma.

Trump, who once called Mexican immigrants rapists, is going to Mexico

Trump, who once called Mexican immigrants rapists, is going to Mexico

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Trump is widely reviled in Mexico, where his plans for a border wall have been taken as an insult and revived deep grievances over sovereignty and mutual respect that have historically dogged the country's relationship with the United States.

Amid criticism over Rohingya crisis, Suu Kyi to skip UNGA

Amid criticism over Rohingya crisis, Suu Kyi to skip UNGA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Nobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi has been criticised for failing to do enough to prevent the violence.

Parl approves bill to settle 41-year-old border issue with B'desh

Parl approves bill to settle 41-year-old border issue with B'desh

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Lower House, showing rare unanimity, passed the Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill to allow the operationalisation of the 1974 India-Bangladesh Land Boundary agreement.

'Fake news' is enemy of people, not media: Trump clarifies

'Fake news' is enemy of people, not media: Trump clarifies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Trump has been very critical about the media after becoming the US president.

Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Gurupreet Kaur, who was a month shy of turning 7, was found dead by the US Border Patrol officials 27 kilometres west of Lukeville, Arizona, after her mother left her with other Indian migrants she was travelling with to go in search of water.

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to cancel his planned trip to the United States next week was mutually agreed upon, US President Donald Trump has said stating that such a meeting would be "fruitless unless Mexico is going to treat America fairly".

Amid controversy over speech telecast, RSS finds support in Modi

Amid controversy over speech telecast, RSS finds support in Modi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the Dusshera address of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat and said the issues of social reform he raised are "very relevant".

After minister's tweet, MHA says no flats for Rohingyas in Delhi

After minister's tweet, MHA says no flats for Rohingyas in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

EWS flats have been constructed by the New Delhi Municipal Council and are located in the Bakkarwala area near Tikri border.

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

About half of the students, who have been affected by the war, have taken admission to universities in other countries.

Ex-judges, army officers write to Prez against CAA protests

Ex-judges, army officers write to Prez against CAA protests

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The citizens urged the central government to look into the ongoing protests with all seriousness and safeguard the democratic institutions of the country, and take stern action against those people behind them.

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing for January 4 2024, of the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the United States of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a India designated terrorist, against his arrest and ongoing extradition proceedings in the Czech Republic.

Trump courts black voters; calls Clinton a 'bigot', promises tougher policing

Trump courts black voters; calls Clinton a 'bigot', promises tougher policing

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

He vowed to restore law and order, only days after a fatal police shooting of a black man sparked more street violence.

MHA panel on Assam recommends 1951 cut-off year for indigenous people

MHA panel on Assam recommends 1951 cut-off year for indigenous people

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The committee has also suggested two formulas for the reservation of seats for the indigenous people in the Assam assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies of the state, including 67 per cent quota for them.

Delhi L-G meets Shaheen Bagh protesters, asks them to call off stir

Delhi L-G meets Shaheen Bagh protesters, asks them to call off stir

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

An 8-member delegation of protesters submitted a memorandum of their demands, including withdrawal of the CAA, to the L-G. The L-G appealed to them to call off their agitation as it has been 'causing inconvenience to schoolchildren, patients and general public'.

Protests against CAA 'mostly political': Amit Shah

Protests against CAA 'mostly political': Amit Shah

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Shah also challenged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to show one clause in the CAA under which anyone is going to lose Indian citizenship.