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Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

During the college festival, 'Reverie', around 6:30 pm on February 6, groups of unruly, drunk men mobbed the entrances of the college and forced their way in.

Munaf watches as Team India train ahead of 1st Test

Munaf watches as Team India train ahead of 1st Test

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Uncertainty continues to reign over medium-pacer Munaf Patel's availability for the first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park starting on Monday.

Hiring up 3% in March

Hiring up 3% in March

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Project, infrastructure sector emerged as the top employment generator in March with 12 per cent rise in demand while petrochemicals industry reported 9 per cent growth.

Banks likely to freeze accounts of shell firms

Banks likely to freeze accounts of shell firms

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Government suspects that many of these bank accounts were used to launder money, especially after the demonetisation in November 2016.

Centre not allowing Tamil Nadu to survive: Jaya

Centre not allowing Tamil Nadu to survive: Jaya

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Coming down hard on the United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday charged it with preventing the development of the state and vowed to "smash" all the hurdles to deliver welfare to the people of the state.

'Unpatriotic Vajpayee govt freed Purulia accused'

'Unpatriotic Vajpayee govt freed Purulia accused'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The Congress on Thursday accused Left parties, especially the Communist Party of India-Marxist, of inaction in taking follow-up steps after Purulia arms drop case accused Kim Davy claimed the incident was the result of attempts by political forces at the Centre to destabilise the then Marxist government in West Bengal.

Lokpal Bill: What about our draft, asks team Anna

Lokpal Bill: What about our draft, asks team Anna

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Civil society members on Thursday came down heavily on the government's decision to present only their version of the Lokpal Bill.

Manmohan Singh stresses on inclusive growth

Manmohan Singh stresses on inclusive growth

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Responding to the President's speech, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that promoting communalism would stall inclusive growth in the country.

The use of violence for political gains

The use of violence for political gains

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'There appears to be no end to the errors that our leaders are willing to commit and no risk they are unwilling to run,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

Six cities put on very high alert

Six cities put on very high alert

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Following the serial blasts in Mumbai on Wednesday, the six other cities which have been identified as potential targets of the Indian Mujahideen are Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mangalore, Bangalore and Goa.

Pragya Thakur axed from Parl defence panel over Godse remark

Pragya Thakur axed from Parl defence panel over Godse remark

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'Thakur will not attend meetings of BJP parliamentary party during the session'

AES deaths: SC asks centre, Bihar govt to respond in 7 days

AES deaths: SC asks centre, Bihar govt to respond in 7 days

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The SC asked the Bihar government to file an affidavit on the adequacy of medical facilities, nutrition and sanitation and the hygiene conditions in the state.

Karnataka CM in trouble again over land scam

Karnataka CM in trouble again over land scam

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Saturday issued a notice to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on a complaint against him about denotification of lands.Earlier on Saturday, the Lokayukta expressed regret over his decision to withdraw his resignation over the government's inaction about the massive corruption in the state. While addressing the media at Bengaluru on Saturday, Justice Hegde said that he cannot now undo what has been done and he cannot resign again.

What is the Indian State's duty to citizens?

What is the Indian State's duty to citizens?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Rajeev Srinivasan on the cavalier nature of the Indian State's actions against its own citizens

Errani 'disgusted' by extended doping suspension

Errani 'disgusted' by extended doping suspension

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'I find, in all this matter, a very unfair treatment... I don't know if I will be able to find the strength and the desire to play tennis again, after all this'

TRAI asked govt to act in 2G scam

TRAI asked govt to act in 2G scam

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

TRAI said the two companies failed to fulfill roll-out obligations and their merger was in violation of rules.

Pakistan epicentre of terrorism, says India

Pakistan epicentre of terrorism, says India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Dubbing Pakistan as the 'epicentre of terrorism', India on Thursday slammed it for its inaction against the perpetrators of the terror attack on Mumbai, saying it has not been able to punish any of those accused of masterminding the terror strikes.

23 days on, no trace of Meghalaya miners

23 days on, no trace of Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

At least 15 miners were trapped in the 370 foot-deep illegal coal mine in Lumthari village of East Jaintia Hills district since December 13 and all efforts to pump the water out of flooded mine have been in vain.

'K'tka govt must look into illegal mining issue'

'K'tka govt must look into illegal mining issue'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj on Thursday again turned the heat on the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state, accusing it of inaction on the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee's report on illegal mining.

400 militants in 42 camps close to LOC: Army

400 militants in 42 camps close to LOC: Army

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Over 400 militants are holed up in around 42 camps close to the Line Of Control while 175 Hizb and Lashkar-e-Tayiba ultras are present in hinterland, with most of them being inactive, the army aid.

BJP, Left supporters clash in Jadavpur; baton charged

BJP, Left supporters clash in Jadavpur; baton charged

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Several students organisation, civil society groups and parties cutting across political lines took out rallies in various parts of Kolkata and the state to protest against the violence that rocked JNU.

2010: Of the Supreme Court, and Tata, Ambani, Radia

2010: Of the Supreme Court, and Tata, Ambani, Radia

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

Legal battles involving corporate czars like the Ambanis and Tatas figured prominently in the Supreme Court in 2010, but it was the Niira Radia controversy that threw the light on the corporate prowess in certain quarters of the government, already under fire over a telecom scam.

US drones on a mission in Pak: Hunt the Haqqanis

US drones on a mission in Pak: Hunt the Haqqanis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Apparently frustrated over Pakistan military's inaction against the dreaded Haqqani network, the United States has unleashed a wave of drone attacks killing dozens of militants in North Waziristan, a mountainous region of northwest Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, this month.

Why this MP rejected the salary hike

Why this MP rejected the salary hike

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

'I could not get myself to accept a 300 per cent salary hike when armed forces veterans are forced to take to streets demanding equitable treatment for their pension,' says Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar.

Will Kashmir see an Egypt-like uprising?

Will Kashmir see an Egypt-like uprising?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The indifference, apathy and inaction in Kashmir by the governments both at the Centre and the state has added to a rush by the young people to become the masters of their own destiny, says Seema Mustafa.

Land scam: Karnataka Lokayukta issues notice to CM

Land scam: Karnataka Lokayukta issues notice to CM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Saturday issued a notice to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on a complaint against him about denotification of lands. Earlier on Saturday, the Lokayukta expressed regret over his decision to withdraw his resignation over the government's inaction about the massive corruption in the state. While addressing the media at Bengaluru on Saturday, Justice Hegde said that he cannot now undo what has been done and he cannot resign again.

2G spectrum scam: PM saved from embarrassment

2G spectrum scam: PM saved from embarrassment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

The Congress and the central government heaved a sigh of relief on Tuesday with the Supreme Court holding that the prime minister was not obliged to sanction any permission to Dr Subramanian Swamy for prosecuting Telecom Minister A Raja, who has since resigned, in the 2G spectrum scam.

Pranab to meet Sushma to break 2G impasse

Pranab to meet Sushma to break 2G impasse

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is likely to meet the leaders of the opposition parties again on Monday morning in his bid to break the impasse between the government and the opposition parties that has disrupted functioning of both houses of Parliament since the session began on November 9.

India must realise Pak's sacrifices: Malik

India must realise Pak's sacrifices: Malik

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

With Pakistan under fire from India for its inaction against terrorism, Interior Minister Rehman Malik tweeted on Thursday that Delhi must realise that his country is paying a heavy price for fighting militancy, which has claimed hundreds of lives.

Relieve your neck pain with yoga

Relieve your neck pain with yoga

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

A regular routine of yoga does wonders to power the neck. It is of particular value to those who may be prone to neck-related problems.

K'taka Lokayukta decides to withdraw resignation

K'taka Lokayukta decides to withdraw resignation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde has decided to withdraw his resignation."If Governor H R Bhardwaj gives me an appointment, I will meet him on Sunday to withdraw my resignation," Hegde told reporters on Saturday.The top anti-corruption official had resigned to protest the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government's inaction about several of his reports, specially the one about the illegal mining lobby operating in Karnataka.

AMU: Who will stem the rot?

AMU: Who will stem the rot?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

One of India's highest funded institutions of higher learning and research, the Aligarh Muslim University, appears in media, more often than not, for the wrong reasons, for which, essentially speaking, the onus lies more on the AMU.

United Spirits to sell 13 properties once owned by Vijay Mallya

United Spirits to sell 13 properties once owned by Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The company secured independent valuation for these properties and had shared the same with Mallya

Taliban being used as hedge against India, says US commander

Taliban being used as hedge against India, says US commander

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The statement comes Days after Trump sought Imran Khan's help in the Afghan peace process.

Gujarat riots: Modi gets clean chit from Nanavati panel

Gujarat riots: Modi gets clean chit from Nanavati panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The Nanavati Commission, which was appointed in 2002, after five years observed that police at some places were ineffective in controlling the mob and said the post-Godhra riots that spread out in the state were "not a pre-planned conspiracy or orchestrated violence.

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'They are innovating and a new Dalit leadership could be seen at the horizon'

Committed to punish 26/11 perpetrators, says Pak

Committed to punish 26/11 perpetrators, says Pak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

As India accused it of inaction in the Mumbai attacks case, Pakistan on Friday expressed its commitment to bring to justice those responsible for the 2008 terror strikes, but said that it too wanted progress in the resolution of issues like Kashmir and Siachen.

White House demands Congress curb 'weapons of war'

White House demands Congress curb 'weapons of war'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

"The president has been quite frustrated, and in some cases even angry, about congressional inaction," he said.

Ex-cop faced caste abuse, injury at Bhima-Koregaon

Ex-cop faced caste abuse, injury at Bhima-Koregaon

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Curiously, on one aspect -- the large turnout of Dalits at Bhima-Koregaon -- both the counsel for the government and police, and the counsel for Milind Ekbote, an accused in the Bhima-Koregaon violence, pursued the same line of questioning. They asked Tukaram Gavare about the planning that must have gone behind this turnout.

2G case: SC asks govt to file affidavit by Sat

2G case: SC asks govt to file affidavit by Sat

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

The apex court also said the CAG report on the 2G spectrum allocation placed in Parliament was 'revealing.'