'Woman with self-respect will die if raped': Kerala Cong chief's shocker

Kerala Congress chief Mullappally Ramachandran on Sunday found himself in the midst of a controversy for his alleged remarks about rape victims. However, he tendered an unconditional apology after......

LeT is biggest threat to India's maritime security

With the centre allocating funds for bolstering maritime security, rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa examines the various terror groups and their capabilities. Minister of State for Home Affairs......

No Padma Awards for bureaucrats, says Centre

The government has decided not to confer Padma Awards to serving bureaucrats, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran said a decision has been......

13 mercy petitions pending with government

Thirteen mercy petitions, including that of Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru, were pending with the government, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Mullappally......

Govt gets requests to give Bharat Ratna for Sachin

The government on Wednesday said it has received requests from various quarters to confer the Bharat Ratna to Sachin Tendulkar, adding that a proposal to confer the country's highest civilian award......