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This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Even as the election was yet to be called in Pennsylvania and Georgia where Biden has taken over Trump in terms of the vote count, albeit by a thin margin, the window for Trump was fast closing down.

UP minister says society, not govt, responsible for rape

UP minister says society, not govt, responsible for rape

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Uttar Pradesh Women and Child Welfare Minister Aruna Kori on Sunday said it was not the government but the society which was responsible for incidents of rape, drawing flak from several quarters for her "insensitive and irresponsible" remarks.

Djokovic tests positive for Coronavirus

Djokovic tests positive for Coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Djokovic received severe backlash for organising the tournament with an audience amid the pandemic.

Congress leaders stoke controversy with remarks on Yakub's hanging

Congress leaders stoke controversy with remarks on Yakub's hanging

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Stoking a controversy, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on said the credibility of government and judiciary was at stake after the "urgency" shown in Yakub Memon's case while his party MP Shashi Tharoor questioned the efficacy of death sentence in serving as a deterrent.

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

She said the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) adopted last year by India's Parliament was of 'great concern'.

Mann Ki Baat: PM recalls Allahabad HC verdict in Ayodhya case

Mann Ki Baat: PM recalls Allahabad HC verdict in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled how the government, political parties and the civil society prevented attempts to create fissures when the 2010 Allahabad high court ruling on the disputed land in Ayodhya was to be delivered.

Gen Bikram Singh, wife not related to PM, family: PMO

Gen Bikram Singh, wife not related to PM, family: PMO

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The Prime Minister's Office on Friday said Army Chief-designate Lt Gen Bikram Singh or his wife is not related to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh or his family and dismissed a media report in this regard as "scurrilous" and "mischievous".

RS deputy chairman nearly assaulted by opposition MPs: Govt

RS deputy chairman nearly assaulted by opposition MPs: Govt

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

"The conduct of opposition leaders in the Upper House of Parliament on Sunday was shameful, irresponsible and utter disrespect to parliamentary rules and dignity," Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Obama comments smack of arrogance: Musharraf

Obama comments smack of arrogance: Musharraf

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf has termed United States President Barack Obama's recent statement that he would not hesitate in ordering an Abbottabad-like operation inside Pakistan again as 'arrogant' and 'irresponsible'.

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Though MEA did not clarify the individuals being referred to, it is being seen as a reference to US lawmakers critical of India on the issue of the Delhi violence.

China 'concerned' by India cancelling COVID-19 test kits

China 'concerned' by India cancelling COVID-19 test kits

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The ICMR on Monday asked states and union territories to stop using the test kits procured from the Chinese companies -- Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech and Zhuhai Livzon Diagnostics -- due to "wide variations" in their performance.

Delhi violence perpetrated 'intentionally': Minister

Delhi violence perpetrated 'intentionally': Minister

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Investigations are on and it will reveal whoever is behind it, G Kishan Reddy said.

Twitter must respect Indian laws: Govt hardens stance

Twitter must respect Indian laws: Govt hardens stance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) in a press release revealed that the Ministry's Secretary, in a virtual interaction with Twitter officials, expressed his deep disappointment to Twitter leadership about the manner in which it has unwillingly, grudgingly and with great delay complied with the substantial parts of the order.

BJP people were involved in the Dadri incident, alleges Rahul

BJP people were involved in the Dadri incident, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday dismissed prime minister's remarks on the Dadri lynching incident.

Bollywood blames politicians for unsolved bombings

Bollywood blames politicians for unsolved bombings

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

All issues flagged by DGCA were addressed: Aviation minister

All issues flagged by DGCA were addressed: Aviation minister

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'It is indeed a fact that several issues were routinely red-flagged by DGCA, and were addressed by the (Kozhikode) airport operator. These pertain to excessive rubber deposits, water stagnation, cracks and other routine issues,' Puri tweeted a day after the plane crash in Kozhikode that claimed at least 18 lives.

Return of Colombian, Netherlands soccer season 'not viable'

Return of Colombian, Netherlands soccer season 'not viable'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The Dutch football season was effectively ended on Tuesday after the government extended a ban on major public events by three months, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said in a statement. Colombian President Ivan Duque also dismissed the idea of restarting the county's soccer league behind closed doors, saying to do so would endanger the health of players and staff.

Don't drag us into your domestic politics: Pakistan to India

Don't drag us into your domestic politics: Pakistan to India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

"India should stop dragging Pakistan into its electoral debate and win victories on own strength rather than fabricated conspiracies, which are utterly baseless and irresponsible," Pakistan's foreign office spokesman Mohammad Faisal said on Twitter.

SC asks Centre, states to take steps to curb air pollution

SC asks Centre, states to take steps to curb air pollution

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday directed the Centre and states to ensure implementation of the decisions taken in a meeting to curb air pollution, observing that it cannot get into the 'nitty gritty' and the bureaucracy has developed a 'sort of inertia' of not taking decisions which are left to the courts.

Lanka asked to stop harassing scribes and NGOs

Lanka asked to stop harassing scribes and NGOs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

"This is extremely dangerous and irresponsible in a country where journalists and activists have often been threatened and killed," he said. Human Rights Watch said on March 4, the directors of Sri Lankan organisations, the Centre for Policy Alternatives and Transparency International Sri Lanka, wrote a joint letter to President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressing their concern about a press report of the government's apparent surveillance list.

Oppn, allies tear into Mamata over WB train mishap

Oppn, allies tear into Mamata over WB train mishap

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Opposition and allies alike slammed Railway Minister Mamata Bannerjee for the train collission in Sainthia.

After triggering row, Jitendra evades questions on Article 370

After triggering row, Jitendra evades questions on Article 370

Rediff.com28 May 2014

A day after stoking a controversy by making certain comments on Article 370, Union Minister Jitendra Singh dodged all the questions related to the issue.

For a change, Parliament does some business

For a change, Parliament does some business

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Opposition does not stall legislative agenda; Upper House passes two bills.

Modi responsible for delay in Rafale delivery: Rahul

Modi responsible for delay in Rafale delivery: Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Jaitley also dubbed Gandhi's attack on Modi as an attempt to shift the focus due to people's 'revulsion' towards the Congress party.

Mixed reactions to clampdown on WhatsApp news groups in Kashmir

Mixed reactions to clampdown on WhatsApp news groups in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Social media users in Kashmir are divided over a recent circular issued by district authorities in Kupwara which directed administrators of 'Whatsapp' groups disseminating news to get themselves registered within 10 days.

Pak will be responsible if 26/11 recurs: India

Pak will be responsible if 26/11 recurs: India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Asserting that Pakistan will be held responsible if there is a Mumbai-type attack, India on Monday termed "very irresponsible" the statement by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani that his country cannot guarantee that such an incident will not recur.

Rape remark: Salman ignores NCW summons

Rape remark: Salman ignores NCW summons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Friday failed to appear before National Commission for Women, defying the summons sent by the women's panel over his rape remark.

Debris of China's disintegrating rocket falls into Indian Ocean

Debris of China's disintegrating rocket falls into Indian Ocean

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The debris from China's disintegrating Long March rocket entered the Earth's atmosphere on Sunday and reportedly fell into the Indian Ocean area close to the Maldives, the country's space agency said, ending an anxious week as people and the governments wondered where and when the space junk would fall.

Cong slams Pak for dragging Rahul's name in UN petition

Cong slams Pak for dragging Rahul's name in UN petition

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

There is no room for Pakistan or any other foreign country to interfere in Kashmir, Rahul said.

Anil Ambani's Reliance wants full probe in 'illegal phone tapping' case

Anil Ambani's Reliance wants full probe in 'illegal phone tapping' case

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Group suspects taped conversations must have been spliced, altered, doctored and manipulated to serve interests of those engaged in tapping operations

'Michael Schumacher cannot walk'

'Michael Schumacher cannot walk'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

In what may come as heartbreaking news to his millions of fans world over, Michael Schumacher's lawyer Felix Damm has said in a court hearing that the former F1 champion 'cannot walk' following his 2013 skiing accident in France.

RSS to file complaint with Election Commission against Rahul

RSS to file complaint with Election Commission against Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Irked by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's remark accusing the "RSS people" of having killed Mahatma Gandhi, the Sangh has decided to initiate legal action against him and lodge a complaint with the Election Commission.

UIDAI terms data leak report false, says Aadhaar remains safe

UIDAI terms data leak report false, says Aadhaar remains safe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

The UIDAI said it is "contemplating a legal action" against ZDNet, on the issue.

Centre warns WhatsApp over spread of messages triggering violence

Centre warns WhatsApp over spread of messages triggering violence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

WhatsApp said it would be instituting awards for research on 'spread of misinformation' on its platform.

Facing fire, VK Singh does damage control

Facing fire, VK Singh does damage control

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Facing fire over his remarks that ministers in Jammu and Kashmir were given money by the Army, former Army chief Gen V K Singh today sought to do damage control by saying it was not a bribe but the Centre expressed its willingness to order a probe.

Pakistan's National Security Adviser sacked

Pakistan's National Security Adviser sacked

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

A brief statement issued by the Prime Minister's House said Yousuf Raza Gilani had sacked Durrani 'for his irresponsible behaviour (of) not taking Prime Minister and other stakeholders into confidence and lack of coordination on matters of national security'. Gilani was quoted by Geo News channel as saying that he had sacked Durrani for commenting on the issue of the nationality of Iman alias Ajmal Kasab without taking him (Gilani) or the government into confidence.

RBI alone can't enforce a fast banking turnaround

RBI alone can't enforce a fast banking turnaround

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

While the RBI can nudge things along, ultimately bank owners must recapitalise and review internal processes to ensure that a culture of irresponsible lending doesn't continue, says Devangshu Datta.

Miffed over Hillary's threat, Iran complains to UN

Miffed over Hillary's threat, Iran complains to UN

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Iran has complained to the United Nations about the remarks of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, who had said that the United States would totally obliterate the Islamic Republic, if it were to launch a nuclear attack on Israel. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Iranian Deputy Ambassador to the UN Mehdi Danesh-Yazdi described the statement as "provocative, unwarranted & irresponsible". "Iran would not hesitate to act in self-defense," he warned.

Cong moves EC against Kejriwal's bribe remarks

Cong moves EC against Kejriwal's bribe remarks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Irked by his "bribe remarks" made at a poll rally on Sunday, Congress has moved the Election Commission against AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal demanding action against him.

Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Pakistan rejects India's move to scrap Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Pakistan strongly condemns and rejects the announcements made by the Indian Government regarding Jammu and Kashmir, the statement said. "As the party to this international dispute, Pakistan will exercise all possible options to counter the illegal steps," it said.