News for 'misuse of power'

Erase our Aadhaar data: Meghalaya residents ask UIDAI

Erase our Aadhaar data: Meghalaya residents ask UIDAI

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

In emails to the UIDAI, they have also asked for details about the organisations with whom their Aadhaar numbers had been shared.

Lt Col moves HC against ban on use of social media

Lt Col moves HC against ban on use of social media

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The petition, likely to come up for hearing on Tuesday, sought the court's direction to the Director General of Military Intelligence to withdraw its June 6 policy to the extent that it orders all the members of the Indian Army to delete their accounts from Facebook and Instagram and 87 other applications.

'People know why I was sidelined by Fadnavis'

'People know why I was sidelined by Fadnavis'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Veteran BJP leader Eknath Khadse says he will expose Devendra Fadnavis in a forthcoming book.

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The BJP is has set its sight on regaining power by winning 150 out of 224 assembly seats.

PCI sacks its president, contemplates criminal case

PCI sacks its president, contemplates criminal case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) has sacked its president Rajesh Tomar for the gross mismanagement at the recent National Para-Athletics Championship in Ghaziabad, where athletes suffered due to lack of proper facilities.

Cabinet clears fresh triple talaq bill

Cabinet clears fresh triple talaq bill

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

The bill will replace an ordinance issued in February by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government.

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Suspect all, fix all.' 'It is this mindset that begins at the very top of an establishment and then trickles down and across,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why is Goa CM dismantling Parrikar's legacy?

Why is Goa CM dismantling Parrikar's legacy?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The culling of key state leaders and bureaucrats has given rise to distrust and uneasiness in Pramod Sawant's style of functioning, notes Aditi Phadnis.

No one can dilute AFSPA: Shah on Congress manifesto

No one can dilute AFSPA: Shah on Congress manifesto

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

"This is Narendra Modi government, nobody can dilute the AFSPA as we are standing like a rock behind the security forces, protecting (our) border," Shah asserted.

Backing Mulayam was a mistake: Congress

Backing Mulayam was a mistake: Congress

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

The Congress said it succeeded in removing the BJP but the Mulayam regime proved no better and 'misused power in a blatant manner'.

Mixing religion with politics dangerous: Liberhan

Mixing religion with politics dangerous: Liberhan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The Liberhan Commission that probed the Babri Masjid demolition on Tuesday came down heavily on mixing politics and religion and has recommended a law providing for exemplary punishment for such misuse to acquire political power.

Are we really different from Pakistan?

Are we really different from Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'We have done majoritarianism through other means.' 'The Citizenship Amendment Act, read together with the National Register of Citizens, will prove what I mean,' notes Aakar Patel.

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The idea is to have a separate and independent consultation on non-personal data, and decide the contours of how it should be regulated, whether as guidelines, rules, or a separate policy,' said a senior official at MeitY.

'Modi is not defending SC/ST Atrocities Act'

'Modi is not defending SC/ST Atrocities Act'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'In 2013, Modi said his government would be of Dalits and OBCs.' 'During his tenure, the highest number of atrocities have taken place.' 'What they want is that this Ambedkar Constitution must not be practised in India in the future.'

The pandemic's other dangers

The pandemic's other dangers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'Every strongman leader is faced with the same opportunity: Harness the increased societal panic to amass more power,' warns Mihir S Sharma.

Defence Ministry to probe Army's golf cart scam

Defence Ministry to probe Army's golf cart scam

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

The Defence Ministry on Saturday said it would probe allegations of the Army spending Rs 1.17 crore on golf carts from special funds. Referring to the Comptroller and Auditor General slamming chiefs of the Army's Northern and Western Commands for alleged misuse of special financial powers during April 2002 and August 2007, Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju said that "irregularities, if any, will be addressed."

Madras HC seeks Centre's response to DMK's plea against 10% quota

Madras HC seeks Centre's response to DMK's plea against 10% quota

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

A division bench comprising justices S Manikumar and Subranmonium Prasad rejected the contention by additional solicitor general G Rajagopalan that the petition filed by the DMK as a "political interest litigation" and moved to push its agenda.

Photo of cop carrying BJP MLA on back goes viral

Photo of cop carrying BJP MLA on back goes viral

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

A photo of a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA climbing on the back of his personal security officer to cross a rivulet has gone viral on social media in Jammu and Kashmir.

Must protect idea of India which Modi govt seeks to extinguish: Sonia Gandhi

Must protect idea of India which Modi govt seeks to extinguish: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Apart from taking stock of the political situation in the country, the CWC discussed the upcoming presidential and vice presidential elections.

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ultimately, whether the UP ordinance is struck down by the courts or not, it will be the courage of young Hindu and Muslim women and men that will act as a foil to the UP police-cum-mobs who will be out to get them.

'Have summary trials for foreign terrorists'

'Have summary trials for foreign terrorists'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

'When foreigners enter our country and create havoc it is a war-like situation and hence such persons should be tried differently compared to other criminals.'

'Triple talaq is best and right way for divorce'

'Triple talaq is best and right way for divorce'

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'We need to change the attitude of Muslims.' 'Muslim youngsters have to be taught not to misuse triple talaq.'

Prez rule in Maharashtra 'cruel joke' on democracy: Cong

Prez rule in Maharashtra 'cruel joke' on democracy: Cong

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Congress questioned the Maharashtra governor for the "arbitrary" allotment of time to the Nationalist Congress Party, the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party to prove support for government formation.

CBI clean chit to Mulayam, family members in DA case

CBI clean chit to Mulayam, family members in DA case

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Sufficient evidence to support the allegations could not be brought out.

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The legislators moved out of the resort as it was already booked for the weekend, sources said.

Ordinance to amend POTA in a week's time

Ordinance to amend POTA in a week's time

Rediff.com22 Oct 2003

The Union Cabinet had on Tuesday cleared the ordinance to give statutory powers to the review committees.

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Kapil Mishra also dared the Delhi CM to an electoral fight.

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Vadra, on Facebook termed as "witch hunt" the Enforcement Directorate's action of attaching assets of a firm linked to him, and claimed that it showed "complete misuse of assertion of power".

CBI raids residences, office of K'taka Congress MP's associates

CBI raids residences, office of K'taka Congress MP's associates

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Shivakumar and his MP brother Suresh calling it a 'vindictive act' by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre to frame them.

SC stays demolition of Adarsh society, asks Centre to take possession

SC stays demolition of Adarsh society, asks Centre to take possession

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The Centre gave an assurance to the court that the building would not be demolished.

Did not support Modi, will never do that: Sharad Pawar on Rafale remarks

Did not support Modi, will never do that: Sharad Pawar on Rafale remarks

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Pawar's recent comment which was inferred as defence of Modi was welcomed by the BJP and party president Amit Shah had thanked Pawar for the same.

If Rahul wants Delhi, he has to first win in the states

If Rahul wants Delhi, he has to first win in the states

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Why are states important to win for national parties? What is the significance of local power? That was what we should have a look at because the Congress has been squeezed out of power in more states today than it has ever been in history.

Caution: You are still being watched!

Caution: You are still being watched!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The government claims the existing safeguards under the law are adequate, lawful, towards a legitimate purpose and provide for a "proportionate interference" in citizens' right to privacy, reports Nitin Sethi.

Bite the bullet! Privatise banks like PNB

Bite the bullet! Privatise banks like PNB

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

'The government must find worthwhile private owners for some of the banks, increase the share of private sector banking in the system, and then ask the remaining government banks to face the discipline of the market and compete, or shrink into irrelevance,' says T N Ninan.

Nandigram: Communism as fascism - Part II

Nandigram: Communism as fascism - Part II

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The Communists demonstrated that they are tyrants just like the Tsars.

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

BJP slams Congress for questioning Amit Shah's appointment

BJP slams Congress for questioning Amit Shah's appointment

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed the Congress for questioning the appointment of Amit Shah as its chief, saying it reflects the "frustration" of the opposition party which is "still reeling under" the defeat of the Lok Sabha polls.

Sebi makes fund-raising easier; tightens noose on fraudsters

Sebi makes fund-raising easier; tightens noose on fraudsters

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

Making it easier for companies to raise funds through genuine equity or debt offers, Sebi unveiled a slew of measures to bring to book those running illegal money-pooling schemes and indulging in other fraudulent activities.

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.

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'All members of the then 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council are equally responsible for the mess created in the league and singling out Lalit Modi is improper'