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Govt ready to resume talks with farmers: Piyush Goyal

Govt ready to resume talks with farmers: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said the government is ready to resume talks with the farmers protesting the new farm laws but asserted that despite repeated proposals, the protesters have not come up with any 'concrete suggestion' so far.

Day after resignation, Sidhu questions DGP, AG appointments

Day after resignation, Sidhu questions DGP, AG appointments

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'My fight is issue-based and I have stood by it for a long time. There can't be any compromise on a pro-Punjab agenda'

Prashant Bhushan gets SC notice on contempt plea by AG, Centre

Prashant Bhushan gets SC notice on contempt plea by AG, Centre

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Criticising the court may also lead to interference in the course of justice, the bench added.

No official conspiracy charge pressed by NCB: Aryan's lawyers at bail hearing

No official conspiracy charge pressed by NCB: Aryan's lawyers at bail hearing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The NCB spoke about Aryan Khan, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son, and others of being accused of a conspiracy, but it never pressed that charge officially following their arrest in a drugs case, their lawyer told the Bombay High Court during bail hearing on Wednesday.

HC grants stay on revocation of TRS MLA's citizenship

HC grants stay on revocation of TRS MLA's citizenship

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA Ramesh Chennamaneni, who was re-elected to the Telangana assembly from the Vemulawada constituency last year, received a notice from the home ministry cancelling the Indian citizenship for concealing facts pertaining to his visits to India during the 12-month period immediately preceding his application seeking citizenship.

Mayawati's Hindutva turn: Says no stopping BJP's work in Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura

Mayawati's Hindutva turn: Says no stopping BJP's work in Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Claiming that the BJP's government's works in the three holy cities are only follow-ups of her government's initiatives, Mayawati went on to promise, in what is being seen as a subtle shift towards soft Hindutva ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, to complete all those work on time.

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, who is the president of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, and its secretary to 'jointly' sign cheques to ensure that the day-to-day functioning of HCA is not hampered for the time being.

Has Modi's Vaccine Diplomacy Failed?

Has Modi's Vaccine Diplomacy Failed?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

What is foreign policy worth if it stands disconnected from domestic realities? Make no mistake, the horrifying visuals of the human suffering in metropolitan India is only the tip of the iceberg. The vast swathes of the hinterland are heaving with untold sorrows, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Zostel claims win in 3-year legal battle against OYO, latter refutes

Zostel claims win in 3-year legal battle against OYO, latter refutes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Zostel could get upwards of $600 million if arbitration goes through.

Delhi court dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea to quash death penalty

Delhi court dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea to quash death penalty

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The plea claimed that Singh was arrested from Rajasthan and brought to Delhi on December 17, 2012, and was not present in the city on December 16, when the crime took place.

Gehlot writes to Modi over bid to 'topple' his govt, names Shekhawat

Gehlot writes to Modi over bid to 'topple' his govt, names Shekhawat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

In the letter written Sunday, he accused Shekhawat, other BJP leaders and some 'overambitious leaders' of his own party for being involved in the alleged attempt to bring down his Congress government.

Govt shying away from discussing China standoff: Cong

Govt shying away from discussing China standoff: Cong

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Members of the Congress also walked out of the Lok Sabha and staged a sit-in in the Parliament House complex after they were not allowed to speak following a statement by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

UK interior minister resigns over immigration scandal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

She had faced criticism over the existence of UK Home Office deportation targets and her knowledge of them.

Day after violence, it's business as usual at Singhu border

Day after violence, it's business as usual at Singhu border

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

It was business as usual for agitating farmers at Singhu border on Wednesday as some were busy with langars while others listened to speeches of their leaders even as talks of the tractor rally that witnessed vandalism and violence a day before filled the air.

'3 MLAs who supported Ajit Pawar will return to Saheb'

'3 MLAs who supported Ajit Pawar will return to Saheb'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

If these MLAs return to the NCP, Ajit Pawar's support will reduce further.

Rafale deal: Congress gives privilege notices against PM Modi, defence minister

Rafale deal: Congress gives privilege notices against PM Modi, defence minister

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The notices were moved by Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Veerappa Moily, K V Thomas, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Rajiv Satav, sources said.

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Court says can't stop Pragya from contesting polls

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'This court has not granted bail...wrong forum has been chosen'

Bring law to remove quota cap, Pawar tells Centre

Bring law to remove quota cap, Pawar tells Centre

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

"Articles 15(4) and 16(4) (dealing with provision for socially and educationally backward classes, and reservation) do not put any limit on the percentage of quota and there is no constitutional hurdle in increasing the same," Sharad Pawar said.

Would rather talk to Kashmiri youth than Pak: Shah to Farooq

Would rather talk to Kashmiri youth than Pak: Shah to Farooq

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shah said "three families" are answerable to the people for their failure to develop Jammu and Kashmir over the past seven decades.

CAA for starters: Piyush Goyal dines with Bollywood

CAA for starters: Piyush Goyal dines with Bollywood

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Bollywood celebrities like Prasoon Joshi, Bhushan Kumar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Anu Malik, Abhishek Kapoor, Kunal Kohli, Vipul Shah, Urvashi Rautela, Kailash Kher, Ranvir Shorey, and Anil Sharma were among the Bollywood personalities who attended a special meeting with Union minister Piyush Goyal and Bharatiya Janata Party vice-president Bijayant Panda on Sunday as part of central government's Citizenship Amendment Act outreach programme. The dinner was organised at a five-star hotel in Mumbai and was an invitation-only affair.

Kaneria's remark shows real face of Pakistan: Gambhir

Kaneria's remark shows real face of Pakistan: Gambhir

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The former India opener said Kaneria has played 60-55 Tests for his country. If despite that he's being made to face such torture, "this is really shameful".

'I will not keep quiet'

'I will not keep quiet'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'If the person is silenced, then everyone else is terrorised and won't speak up.' 'See what happened to Kiran Mane, you will face the same fate.' 'They want to send this message to the world through my example.' 'We have to fight this and show that they cannot throttle everyone.'

Criminal complaint against Ramdev for COVID-19 drug claim

Criminal complaint against Ramdev for COVID-19 drug claim

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The complaint seeking registration of a first information report on cheating, criminal conspiracy and other charges was filed in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukesh Kumar here on Tuesday by Tamanna Hashmi, who identifies himself as a social worker and is often in news for his numerous court complaints against politicians over various issues.

'Installed his wife on chair': Nitish attacks Lalu

'Installed his wife on chair': Nitish attacks Lalu

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Prasad, who became chief minister of Bihar in 1990, had anointed his wife on the CM chair after he was sent to jail in 1997 over multi-crore fodder scam cases.

Attorney General files contempt petition against Prashant Bhushan in SC

Attorney General files contempt petition against Prashant Bhushan in SC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The contempt petition refers to the February 1 tweets by Bhushan in which he had allegedly said that the government appeared to have misled the apex court and perhaps submitted fabricated minutes of meeting of the high-powered selection committee headed by the prime minister.

Swaraj's CVC allegations 'baseless', says PC

Swaraj's CVC allegations 'baseless', says PC

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday accused Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj of making thoughtless allegations and "tying herself in knots" by levelling the charge that he had misled the panel which selected P V Thomas as the Central Vigilance Commissioner.

US probing Morgan Stanley mortgage deal

US probing Morgan Stanley mortgage deal

Rediff.com12 May 2010

US federal investigators are probing whether investment banking major Morgan Stanley misled investors about mortgage-derivative deals, says a media report.

Don't be afraid of militancy: J-K tells people through ad

Don't be afraid of militancy: J-K tells people through ad

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

In the ad, the government highlighted how the separatists sent their children to "exotic lands" to study, work and earn while instigating the common people to push their children into "violence, stone pelting and hartals".

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

"India should share the fruits of future development by shelving the anti-Pakistan activities and subversion," Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz said.

Farmers harden stance, say will make govt repeal agri laws

Farmers harden stance, say will make govt repeal agri laws

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

They said that they will completely block the Chilla Border between Delhi and Noida on Wednesday to press for their demands, adding that farmer unions are not running away from negotiation, but the government has to pay heed to their demands and come forward with concrete proposals.

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Azeem Rafiq claimed 'institutional racism' at the club, which has not offered a response so far.

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Allegations of Reliance benefitting by thousands of crores is a figment of imagination, promoted by vested interests'

RSS chief asks workers to help all without discrimination

RSS chief asks workers to help all without discrimination

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Even if someone did something wrong, do not consider everyone guilty. Some people want to misuse it, the RSS chief said in an apparent reference to incidents involving Tablighi Jamaat members after it centre in Delhi emerged as a major coronavirus hotspot.

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Chaudhary sent his resignation immediately after assuming charge at 1 pm, informed sources said.

Was Bhagat Singh also a parjivi, Tikait asks PM Modi

Was Bhagat Singh also a parjivi, Tikait asks PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Without naming the Prime Minister or using his 'andolanjivi' phrase, Tikait said, "In Parliament, they are saying these are parjivis (parasites). Was Bhagat Singh who sacrificed his life for this nation a parjivi? What about 150 farmers who died during this agitation? Were they parjivis too? Had they gone to Delhi to agitate and die?"

Beware Zohnerism!

Beware Zohnerism!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Zohnerism drives our daily consumption of news and shaping our understanding of most issues, warns Sandeep Goyal.

MHA cancels citizenship of TRS MLA for concealing facts

MHA cancels citizenship of TRS MLA for concealing facts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Chennamaneni, who was re-elected to Telangana Assembly from the Vemulawada constituency last year, said he would approach the high court for relief.

Will take legal shelter against being blackmailed: Dutee

Will take legal shelter against being blackmailed: Dutee

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Dutee told reporters, alleging that some media organisations were on 'overdrive' to harm her by intruding into her private life.

Why replacing your life insurance policy might get tougher

Why replacing your life insurance policy might get tougher

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

If Irda's guidelines are implemented, cases of surrendering policies and making these paid-up might decline.