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Pawar warns govt, says farmers will 'destroy' new agri laws

Pawar warns govt, says farmers will 'destroy' new agri laws

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Centre may pass any law undermining the Constitution and on the back of its majority, but once the common man and farmers rise, they will not keep quiet until the new farm acts and the ruling party are destroyed, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar said on Monday.

Explore possibilityof putting 3 farm laws on hold: SC to Centre

Explore possibilityof putting 3 farm laws on hold: SC to Centre

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde asked Attorney General K K Venugopal if the government can assure the court that it will not take any executive action on implementation of the law till the court hears the matter.

53 journalists test coronavirus positive in Mumbai

53 journalists test coronavirus positive in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation collected swab samples of 171 mediapersons, including electronic and print media journalists, photographers and cameramen.

ISL: Hernandez scores twice as Odisha stun Bengaluru

ISL: Hernandez scores twice as Odisha stun Bengaluru

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Spanish midfielder Javi Hernandez scored two stunning goals as Odisha FC made a winning start to their Hero Indian Super League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Bengaluru FC, at Tilak Maidan stadium in Vasco, Goa, on Wednesday.

Delhi: 2 arrested for assaulting minor at COVID centre

Delhi: 2 arrested for assaulting minor at COVID centre

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The 15-year-old victim filed a case against the two boys, alleging that one of them assaulted her in the bathroom while the other filmed the incident.

New Delhi World Book Fair 2022 postponed amid Covid curbs

New Delhi World Book Fair 2022 postponed amid Covid curbs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The 30th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair, which was scheduled to be held at Pragati Maidan from January 8 to 16, has been postponed in view of the latest DDMA guidelines imposed following the surge in COVID cases driven by the fast-spreading Omicron variant, said the organisers in a statement.

Karnataka hijab row emerges in burqa form in Jaipur college

Karnataka hijab row emerges in burqa form in Jaipur college

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Some Muslim girls and their relatives held a demonstration at a private college at Chaksu in Jaipur district on Friday when the students were not allowed to attend classes wearing burqas.

'Watch who will be leaving the Congress in days to come'

'Watch who will be leaving the Congress in days to come'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Why are the people who stood with the Congress through thick and thin, why are they leaving?'

Maharashtra transport co strike enters 15th day

Maharashtra transport co strike enters 15th day

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) continued their strike for the 15th day on Thursday over the demand for merger of the cash-strapped corporation with the state government, despite an appeal from Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to cooperate with the government in its effort to resolve their issues.

PHOTOS: India gears up for 75th Independence Day

PHOTOS: India gears up for 75th Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

As the preparations are in full swing, here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day in different parts of the country.

Does Congress Matter Any Longer?

Does Congress Matter Any Longer?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Every time we look at the Congress, its future, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, we find the situation more hopeless than even a few months earlier, observes Shekhar Gupta.

When Yash met Mahi

When Yash met Mahi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

When MSD looked at the 18 year old, Yash greeted The Master with a shy Namaste.

No yardstick, says SC on quota in promotions to SC/STs in govt jobs

No yardstick, says SC on quota in promotions to SC/STs in govt jobs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to "lay down any yardstick" for granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs.

Bomb hoax at 3 Mumbai rly stations, Amitabh's home

Bomb hoax at 3 Mumbai rly stations, Amitabh's home

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'The caller is a truck driver from Marathwada region of Maharashtra. We have learnt that he has a habit of drinking. He has been detained along with one more person and the process to register an offence is currently on,' Mumbai police said.

Anna Hazare sits on indefinite hunger strike for Lokpal

Anna Hazare sits on indefinite hunger strike for Lokpal

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The social activist has been pressing for setting up of the Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the states, besides implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report, which has suggested ways to address the agrarian distress.

'Communal card played to justify crack down at Ramlila maidan'

'Communal card played to justify crack down at Ramlila maidan'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Bharat Swabhiman Trust headed by yoga guru Ramdev on Monday accused the Delhi police in the Supreme Court of playing a communal card at the behest of its superiors as one of the grounds for the midnight crack down on him and his followers at the Ramlila ground.

Engineer turned cricketer is now an RCB fan favourite

Engineer turned cricketer is now an RCB fan favourite

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Shahbaz, one of the pillars of the Bengal Ranji Trophy side, is also an integral part of Royal Challengers Bangalore

Uday Kotak's FAVOURITE Gujarati Dish

Uday Kotak's FAVOURITE Gujarati Dish

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'They say our mothers lay the early foundation on which we build our dreams and lives. This holds true for me.' Kotak Mahindra Bank CEO Uday Kotak tells us about his mom's wonderful cooking.

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'We feel betrayed by the West.'

Sedition-charged TISS student gets anticipatory bail

Sedition-charged TISS student gets anticipatory bail

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Bombay high court has granted anticipatory bail to a 22-year-old student of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), who was charged with sedition last year for allegedly shouting slogans in support of jailed JNU student Sharjeel Imam at an LGBTQ event in the city.

Health minister suggests 'fully-vaccinated' stickers for families

Health minister suggests 'fully-vaccinated' stickers for families

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday suggested that stickers for houses to notify completion of both doses of COVID-19 vaccines should be given to fully vaccinated families to encourage uptake of vaccine among the population.

Indian chess player stuck in Ukraine 'awaiting instructions from embassy'

Indian chess player stuck in Ukraine 'awaiting instructions from embassy'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'I am here in my apartment alone. And I don't know what is in store. The attack happened all of a sudden. So, couldn't have done anything.'

Anti-CAA protests: B-Town hits the streets in Mumbai

Anti-CAA protests: B-Town hits the streets in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Filmmakers Farhan Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap and Aditi Rao Hydari were among the prominent faces from the Hindi film industry to join the public protesting against the Citizenship Act at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan on Thursday. The gathering included workers of political parties, students and also a smattering of Bollywood personalities, who made out a strong case against the Act and the National Register of Citizens.

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The two-day rally will be one of the largest congregations of farmers in Delhi, the AIKSCC has claimed.

Anti-farm bill protesters lathi charged in Patna, many hurt

Anti-farm bill protesters lathi charged in Patna, many hurt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Traffic was thrown out of gear as thousands of protestors, comprising members of various farmers organizations and pro-Left outfits, marched through Frazer Road before they were thwarted at the Dak Bungalow crossing.

'AAP ka CM': Arvind Kejriwal to take oath at Ramlila Maidan today

'AAP ka CM': Arvind Kejriwal to take oath at Ramlila Maidan today

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Arvind Kejriwal will take charge of Delhi as its chief minister on Saturday in a meteoric rise to power after breaking away from anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare and launching Aam Aadmi or Common Man's Party a year ago with a pledge to clean up politics.

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The Centre on Wednesday announced a raft of post-retirement employment possibilities for 'Agniveer' like priority in recruitment to the central armed police forces (CAPF) and Assam rifles but that failed to assuage the concerns of the opposition Congress which warned the 'transformative' 'Agnipath' scheme will reduce the operational effectiveness of the armed forces.

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.

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

When Amitabh Bachchan Came Home

When Amitabh Bachchan Came Home

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

I panicked and suggested he cancel his long-promised visit, recalls Subhash K Jha.

HC to Team Anna: No discount for fast, no Azad maidan

HC to Team Anna: No discount for fast, no Azad maidan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Coming down heavily on Team Anna's agitation, the Bombay high court on Friday said it can't allow "parallel canvassing" when Parliament is seized with debate on Lokpal Bill and questioned its decision to seek exemption from charges to use MMRDA grounds for Anna Hazare's proposed fast.

Steve Waugh back on India tour with 'Spirit of Cricket'

Steve Waugh back on India tour with 'Spirit of Cricket'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Steve Waugh captures the spirit of cricket in India during his many trips to the country.

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

From Tihar to Ramlila maidan: Anna's 2nd freedom struggle begins

From Tihar to Ramlila maidan: Anna's 2nd freedom struggle begins

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Looking fit on his fourth day of fast, the 73-year old Gandhian came out of the jail premises and made a brief address to the waiting supporters that the "second freedom struggle" has started.

'Didn't know you could play badminton without a spine': Saina Nehwal slammed

'Didn't know you could play badminton without a spine': Saina Nehwal slammed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Badminton player Saina Nehwal was 'cancelled' on Twitter for praising PM Modi's speech.

The women taking charge at CAA protests

The women taking charge at CAA protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

In this winter of discontent, in every procession, in every demonstration, in every protest -- from Jawaharlal Nehru University to Jamia to Shaheen Bagh to the streets of Mumbai -- the front rows have been occupied by women. It's been weeks since women have been sitting in protest across the country against the newly-introduced Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens. The protests are a nerve centre of unwavering voices against what has been perceived as a discriminatory law. The women -- some housewives, some students with hijabs covering their hair, and others in full-length burqa robes -- are rallying against the 'Man' in what could also be perceived as a revolution for the 'weaker sex' in India.

Mamata, Mayawati invited for Kamal Nath's swearing-in on Dec 17

Mamata, Mayawati invited for Kamal Nath's swearing-in on Dec 17

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Nath, a nine-time MP from Chhindwara seat and currently president of state Congress unit, will take oath at a grand function to be held at Jamboree Maidan in BHEL area instead of Lal Parade Ground as announced earlier.

AAP MLAs to meet at Kejriwal's residence today

AAP MLAs to meet at Kejriwal's residence today

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

At the meeting scheduled at 11.30 am, the MLAs will choose the AAP's Legislature Party leader, Rai told PTI on Tuesday. Another AAP leader said the party was considering two dates for the chief minister's oath-taking ceremony -- February 14 and 16.

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

After a controversy arose over some civic bodies' plans to act against handcarts selling non-veg foods on main thoroughfares, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday had said the state government has no problem with people's food choices.

Macron's posters stuck on Mumbai road, removed

Macron's posters stuck on Mumbai road, removed

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Pedestrians and motorists in the Bhendi Bazaar area spotted hundreds of posters of Macron, who is facing criticism from Muslim countries over a cartoon row in France, pasted on the Mohammed Ali Road under JJ flyover on Thursday evening, the official said.