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SC to hear pleas over hate speeches on Wednesday

SC to hear pleas over hate speeches on Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The petition was mentioned for urgent listing by senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for the riots victims.

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Govt can't suppress my voice in Parliament: Chidambaram

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The former finance minister, who walked out of jail on Wednesday night, joined other Congress MPs voicing their protest against the steep hike in onion prices.

Here's why you shouldn't miss the Republic Day parade

Here's why you shouldn't miss the Republic Day parade

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Ahead of the 70th Republic Day celebrations, here's a quick glimpse at what's in store for January 26.

Minor's assault: Delhi CM announces Rs 10 lakh aid

Minor's assault: Delhi CM announces Rs 10 lakh aid

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Kejriwal said the girl has suffered serious internal injuries.

Over 1.82 cr jabs available with states, 4 lakh in pipeline: Centre

Over 1.82 cr jabs available with states, 4 lakh in pipeline: Centre

Rediff.com29 May 2021

More than 1.82 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are available with states and union territories, and over 4 lakh will be received by them within the next three days, the Union health ministry said.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

Dance and dhamaal! Celebrations after Rahul becomes Congress chief

Dance and dhamaal! Celebrations after Rahul becomes Congress chief

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Congress workers and supporters rejoiced over the announcement of the Gandhi scion becoming Congress chief on Saturday. Rahul Gandhi, 47-year-old, took charge of the party in the presence of the 132-year-old party's top brass and his family members. Here are scenes of the celebrations.

5 lakh Afghans may leave due to political uncertainty in next 4 months: UNHCR

5 lakh Afghans may leave due to political uncertainty in next 4 months: UNHCR

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Due to political uncertainty following the collapse of the former government to the Taliban, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Saturday estimated that 500,000 Afghans will leave the country in the next four months.

Rahul Gandhi's questioning: Congress serves notices on 3 ministers

Rahul Gandhi's questioning: Congress serves notices on 3 ministers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Congress has sought action against Enforcement Directorate officials who 'selectively leaked' to some media houses information related to Rahul Gandhi's questioning, as the party also served a legal notice on three Union ministers over the issue.

Delhi on high alert over terror threat

Delhi on high alert over terror threat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Intelligence agencies have alerted police on the possibility of four to five men entering the national capital with an intention to carry out a terror attack.

'We are losing our independence more and more'

'We are losing our independence more and more'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Laws have been used in a way to serve the needs of the current regime and its authoritarian ideology.'

PM wants people to wear masks, maintain distancing as birthday gift

PM wants people to wear masks, maintain distancing as birthday gift

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

In a late-night tweet on Thursday, the Prime Minister wrote, 'Since many have asked, what is it that I want for my birthday, here is what I seek right now: Keep wearing a mask and wear it properly; Follow social distancing. Remember 'Do Gaj Ki Doori'; Avoid crowded spaces; Improve your immunity.'

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Modi to release Namibian cheetahs in MP national park today

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release cheetahs being brought from Namibia in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Saturday morning, an official said on Friday.

BJP to organise 'chaupals' to educate farmers on agri laws

BJP to organise 'chaupals' to educate farmers on agri laws

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Events, including press conferences and public programmes, will be held in most of the over 700 districts of the country in this regard.

736 Afghans seek registration in India from Aug 1 to Sep 11

736 Afghans seek registration in India from Aug 1 to Sep 11

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

According to the data, the total number of persons of concern to UNHCR in India stands at 43,157. Among them, 15,559 refugees and asylum seekers are from Afghanistan.

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Kisan sansad enters 2nd day, farmers discuss agri laws

Kisan sansad enters 2nd day, farmers discuss agri laws

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

A group of 200 farmers reached Jantar Mantar in central Delhi on Thursday to protest against the Centre's three contentious farm laws as the Monsoon session of Parliament was underway.

UP Cong chief resigns after Sonia tells 5 PCC heads to step down

UP Cong chief resigns after Sonia tells 5 PCC heads to step down

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

After the party's drubbing in the just-concluded assembly polls in five states, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked its state unit chiefs in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur to put in their papers.

Arrested IS suspect handled by Afghan ISKP commanders: Sources

Arrested IS suspect handled by Afghan ISKP commanders: Sources

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The accused identified as Mohd Mustaqeem, originally from Balarampur, Uttar Pradesh, was also in touch with the IS entities of Kashmir, added sources.

Why are we being rejected, ask G23 leaders at CWC meet

Why are we being rejected, ask G23 leaders at CWC meet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

One of the G-23 leaders also pointed out that "we are not political tourists" and said the party leadership has to be conscious of "rumour-mongers and naradmunis".

COVID-19 vaccination on all days in April: Govt

COVID-19 vaccination on all days in April: Govt

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The Centre wrote to all states and union territories on Thursday and asked them to make necessary arrangements for this, the Union Health Ministry said.

Kohli, Rahane call for justice for Hathras rape victim

Kohli, Rahane call for justice for Hathras rape victim

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh also made his anger known.

Jaishankar to brief political leaders on Afghanistan

Jaishankar to brief political leaders on Afghanistan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief parliamentary leaders of various political parties on August 26 on the developments in war-torn Afghanistan.

SC-appointed panel starts consultation on farm laws

SC-appointed panel starts consultation on farm laws

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court-appointed panel on the new agri laws on Thursday started its consultation process and interacted with 10 farmer organisations from eight states, including Uttar Pradesh.

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Cong slams Smriti Irani over 'illegal' Goa bar; minister hits back

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

In a statement, the lawyer of Irani's daughter, said his client is neither an owner nor operating the restaurant called Silly Souls Goa.

'Can't even think of returning to Afghanistan'

'Can't even think of returning to Afghanistan'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'It's hell right now'

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal matches played on Tuesday

'Sabka Prayaas': Top quotes from PM's I-Day speech

'Sabka Prayaas': Top quotes from PM's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

The PM gave a call for 'Sabka Prayas' (everyone's efforts) along with ''Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'' for building a self-reliant India.

Delhi lawyers continue protest; HC clarifies order

Delhi lawyers continue protest; HC clarifies order

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Delhi Bar associations' members said litigants are not allowed in due to security reasons.

Delhi runs out Covaxin stock for 18-44 age group

Delhi runs out Covaxin stock for 18-44 age group

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Delhi currently has four days of Covaxin and three days of Covishield stock for those above 45, and healthcare and frontline workers.

Have you seen our MPs this way?

Have you seen our MPs this way?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

As the winter session of Parliament ends on Friday, images of our MPs you haven't seen before!

Israel embassy blast: 4 students held from Ladakh

Israel embassy blast: 4 students held from Ladakh

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested four students from Ladakh in connection with the blast near the Israel embassy in January this year, officials said.

Pranab, Opposition leaders attend Rahul's first iftar party

Pranab, Opposition leaders attend Rahul's first iftar party

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

There was considerable disquiet in the Congress after Mukherjee accepted the invitation of the RSS to address its workers at its headquarters in Nagpur.

Mamata reaches out to protesting farmers, assures support

Mamata reaches out to protesting farmers, assures support

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

A five-member delegation of TMC MPs, comprising Derek O'Brien, Satabdi Roy, Prasun Banerjee, Pratima Mondal and Md Nadimul Haque, also met the farmers there to support their protest against the new farm laws.

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The black bands were worn as a mark of protest against the alleged attack on the Constitution of India with the passage of the amended citizenship act by the government, leaders said.

Robert Vadra appears before ED for 11th time

Robert Vadra appears before ED for 11th time

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Vadra was dropped by his wife and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi outside the agency's office

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's iftar party on Sunday was a political blockbuster.

Cong workers protest outside Sibal's residence

Cong workers protest outside Sibal's residence

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

In the wake of several Congress leaders quitting the party and its Punjab unit in turmoil, Sibal demanded that an immediate meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) be convened and wondered who in the party was taking decisions in the absence of a full-time president.

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The protests, which started in the morning, is part of the agitation against the hostel manual and several other issues like restrictions by the administration on entry to the Parthasarathy Rocks, attempts to lock students' union office, according to the students.

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'Bharat has been leading, but it cannot carry India as the bulk of the sales come from India in terms of volume and profitability.'