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'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

Reconsider denial of Agnipath records, CIC tells defence ministry

Reconsider denial of Agnipath records, CIC tells defence ministry

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Durve argued that the word 'secret' is nowhere in the exemption clause under which information could be denied to an applicant.

3-member panel to probe what caused Manipur violence

3-member panel to probe what caused Manipur violence

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

According to a notification issued by the Union home ministry, the commission will make inquiry with respect of the causes and spread of the violence and riots targeting members of different communities, which took place in Manipur on May 3 and thereafter.

In PHOTOS: Hazare's army hits the streets again

In PHOTOS: Hazare's army hits the streets again

Rediff.com1 May 2011

On the eve of the second meeting of the joint Lokpal Bill drafting committee, social activist Anna Hazare's supporters held a rally across India on Sunday demanding early implementation of a strong Ombudsmen legislation.

600 AAP workers detained during protest against Agusta scam

600 AAP workers detained during protest against Agusta scam

Rediff.com7 May 2016

All detained persons were released by 2.10 pm, a senior police official said.

Wrestlers protest: Police registers FIR over 'rioting'

Wrestlers protest: Police registers FIR over 'rioting'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Police press charges for 'rioting' against protesting wrestlers

'Kejriwal, Kejriwal' chants break out in Delhi

'Kejriwal, Kejriwal' chants break out in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called the upcoming polls a 'dharma yudh' of truth versus bad and corruption as he launched a road show in the national capital ahead of filing his nomination papers.

'Don't call OROP stir an agitation; this is our satyagraha'

'Don't call OROP stir an agitation; this is our satyagraha'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

'We waited patiently for 17 months, which is enough time for any government to implement a policy. If they can't do it in 17 months, they are either incompetent or they simply don't want to do it.'

'After retiring from the army, the offers you get are so demoralising'

'After retiring from the army, the offers you get are so demoralising'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

We're not asking for anything new; we're only demanding what has already been promised to us,' Colonel Sanjay Arya (retd) -- one of the many ex-servicemen who protested at Jantar Mantar against the government's delay in implementing One Rank, One Pension -- tells Insiyah Vahanvaty.

No petition filed by me or by any person authorized by me: WFI chief

No petition filed by me or by any person authorized by me: WFI chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday clarified that no petition has been filed by him or by any person authorized by him in the Delhi High Court against the wrestlers who protested against him in New Delhi last week.

ATS unearths NEET racket in Maharashtra, teacher held

ATS unearths NEET racket in Maharashtra, teacher held

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a Zilla Parishad school teacher from Latur in Maharashtra and registered a case against four persons after it emerged that a racket was being operated to help NEET students willing to pay money to crack the exam, police said on Monday.

'If Bhushan attends inauguration of new Parliament, then you can understand where country is heading'

'If Bhushan attends inauguration of new Parliament, then you can understand where country is heading'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Top wrestlers have been staging a sit-in since April 23 and Vinesh Phogat said if Brij Bhushan attends the inauguration of the new Parliament then it'll send a clear message.

PICS: IAC supporters create ruckus on Delhi roads

PICS: IAC supporters create ruckus on Delhi roads

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

Pulling down barricades, deflating tyres of government buses and stopping vehicles from plying -- supporters of India Against Corruption were on the wrong side of the law when they marched on the streets of Central Delhi on Sunday to protest on the coal block allocation issue.

Kiran Kumar Reddy: Riding the wave of opposition

Kiran Kumar Reddy: Riding the wave of opposition

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy's defiance seems to be working well for the Congress in Seemandhra, a reason sufficient for party leaders to keep silent, though he has openly criticised them and staged a dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. B Dasarath Reddy reports

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The victim's mother Asha Devi, in a display of extraordinary courage, took her daughter's name in public.

Wrestlers' demands being met: Sports Minister

Wrestlers' demands being met: Sports Minister

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Three months ago prominent wrestlers came forward to lead a protest against the WFI chief following which the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the formation of an 'oversight committee' to probe allegations against the WFI, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and some coaches.

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers had also threatened return their medals and awards, including the Padma Shri, to the government after they were allegedly mistreated by the Delhi Police on Wednesday night.

OROP: Parrikar 'pressurised' in cabinet to obstruct pension plan, claims Jethmalani

OROP: Parrikar 'pressurised' in cabinet to obstruct pension plan, claims Jethmalani

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Defence Minister Parrikar was in favour of granting OROP to ex-servicemen but pressure was exerted on him by his cabinet colleagues on the issue, Ram Jethmalani claimed.

Vaiko, supporters detained for protests against SL Prez

Vaiko, supporters detained for protests against SL Prez

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Vaiko and his supporters were on Friday detained when they tried to march towards the prime minister's residence in protest against the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to the country. Vaiko and scores of his supporters have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi since morning, demanding that India close down the Sri Lankan High Commission in the capital.

Sack Shinde or we will block Budget Session: BJP

Sack Shinde or we will block Budget Session: BJP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday threatened to block proceedings in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament if Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde was not sacked over his controversial remark on 'Hindu terror'.

Nitish-Lalu together sought religion-based quotas in 2005: Modi

Nitish-Lalu together sought religion-based quotas in 2005: Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Fuelling further the bitter quota debate in Bihar polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused his rivals Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad of having come together in July 2005 to demand a review of the policy to provide for religion-based reservation.

Resolute Congress says 'UPA committed to economic reforms'

Resolute Congress says 'UPA committed to economic reforms'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

The Congress on Monday took potshots at West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee over her move to stage a demonstration at the Jantar Mantar in new Delhi against the Centre's new reforms, saying that the United Progressive Alliance government is determined and has made a commitment to push economic reforms for the betterment of the country.

Activists led by Kejriwal protest power tariff hike

Activists led by Kejriwal protest power tariff hike

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

For the first time after the split from Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday led around 300 activists in a protest against hike in power tariffs, alleging that the Delhi government and private discoms were out to loot people.

Please listen to our mann ki baat: Wrestlers to Modi

Please listen to our mann ki baat: Wrestlers to Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The wrestlers said they are surprised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitates them and clicks pictures with them when they win medals but now he has turned a blind eye to their plight.

Leaders, activists come together against GM crops

Leaders, activists come together against GM crops

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Political leaders cutting across party lines have joined hands with the civil society to launch a nationwide campaign against GM crops and the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill.

Protestors march to PM's house against Sajjan Kumar acquittal

Protestors march to PM's house against Sajjan Kumar acquittal

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Protests triggered once again in New Delhi over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Delhi Police fly Yasin Malik back to Srinagar

Delhi Police fly Yasin Malik back to Srinagar

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front leader was to begin his 48-hour-long hunger strike on Friday but police had denied permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar.

Yasin Malik can't go on fast in Delhi: Police

Yasin Malik can't go on fast in Delhi: Police

Rediff.com2 May 2013

"Yes," said City Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar when asked by PTI whether any decision was taken to deny permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar starting on Friday.

Jats bring quota protest to Delhi... and issue a warning

Jats bring quota protest to Delhi... and issue a warning

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Roads leading to the protest hub were packed with Jat agitators from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Punjab, giving a tough time to motorists and commuters.

Child rape case: Women's organisations march to Parl

Child rape case: Women's organisations march to Parl

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Women's organisations on Monday took out a march towards Parliament demanding removal of Delhi police commissioner and other officers in the wake of rape of a five-year-old girl here, but were prevented by police.

BJP hits the roads seeking PM's apology, Shinde's exit

BJP hits the roads seeking PM's apology, Shinde's exit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Upping the ante, Bharatiya Janata Party on held protests in different parts of the country demanding the sacking of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for his Hindu terror remarks and declared it would raise the issue vociferously in Parliament as well.

Chennai theatre refuses entry to ST family, backtracks

Chennai theatre refuses entry to ST family, backtracks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A row erupted in Chennai on Thursday over the alleged denial of entry to a family, said to be from a particular ST community, into a city cinema theatre despite possessing valid tickets, though the cinema house insisted it only adhered to Censor rules.

SC asks Centre to file report on cases of attacks on Christians

SC asks Centre to file report on cases of attacks on Christians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to file a report on alleged attacks on Christian institutions and priests across the country as well as on the implementation of its earlier guidelines to curb hate crimes.

'The years in service were the best days of my life... until now'

'The years in service were the best days of my life... until now'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Insiyah Vahanvaty continues our special series on the ex-servicemen agitating for One Rank One Pension at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Hazare's movement lacked ideological tethering: Aruna Roy

Hazare's movement lacked ideological tethering: Aruna Roy

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement might have aroused high sentiment in India but social activist Aruna Roy believes it lacked the ideological tethering that is required to hold mass campaigns together and was essentially driven by the mass media.

With nobody listening, cartoonist Aseem Trivedi ends fast

With nobody listening, cartoonist Aseem Trivedi ends fast

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, who was recently arrested under sedition charges as well as Sec 66A of the Information Technology Act for his controversial cartoons, on Saturday ended his eight-day fast demanding immediate scrapping of the "unconstitutional" law.

Pics: Show of strength at Aam Aadmi Party's first rally

Pics: Show of strength at Aam Aadmi Party's first rally

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Priyanka captures the upbeat mood at Jantar Mantar on Parliament Street where Arvind Kejriwal's party was formally launched on Monday.

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Under Delhi's beautiful November afternoon sun, nearly two thousand young men and women marched on Sunday to mark the city's third Queer Pride parade.

Gadkari to lead BJP protest march to PM's house

Gadkari to lead BJP protest march to PM's house

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Amid reports that it has reservations about fielding Nitin Gadkari at an anti-graft protest in Delhi, Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday announced the party chief will lead a march to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence as part of the nation-wide agitation on November 21.

BJP riding piggyback on Hazare's bandwagon: Cong

BJP riding piggyback on Hazare's bandwagon: Cong

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

On the eve of the all-party meeting on the Lokpal issue, the Congress on Tuesday made a scathing attack on opposition parties, accusing them of seeking "approval and approbation from extra-constitutional elements" by participating in Team Anna's debate at Jantar Mantar.