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Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Medha Patkar, others on hunger strike in MP removed from protest site

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

All of them, including Patkar, were taken to hospitals by the administration, police said.

Bharat Ki Baat: What a Surreal Event!

Bharat Ki Baat: What a Surreal Event!

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'From the evidently pre-selected questions to the promotional slides on a screen redolent of the official audio-visual department, the choreography was palpably intended to present the prime minister in as good a light as possible in a 'safe' environment insulated from uncomfortable questions,' says Amulya Ganguli.

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

In the Narendra Modi-Shah masterminded regime, organisational elections have acquired the gravity, authority and colour of a national or state poll, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

'Modi govt has undone a historic wrong on Article 370'

'Modi govt has undone a historic wrong on Article 370'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

"This move will strengthen the unity of the country, which is the requirement of the hour," says Charu Wali Khanna.

In 2009, Maharashtra minister was a BA; in 2014, he's passed Std V

In 2009, Maharashtra minister was a BA; in 2014, he's passed Std V

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

AAP dared the BJP to arrest Lonikar and make him tour the institutes from where he got his degrees.

Dabholkar-Pansare murders: HC pulls CID, CBI for failing to get ballistics report

Dabholkar-Pansare murders: HC pulls CID, CBI for failing to get ballistics report

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

"Are you pursuing it? How can an agency like CBI which falls under the Centre cannot procure the report?" the Bombay HC asked.

'This is the story of thousands of Sikh families'

'This is the story of thousands of Sikh families'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

'Since last year, over 50,000 Sikh farmers have been evicted from Kutch district and Narendra Modi's government has done little other than giving assurances.' 'We are today at a point where Sikhs continue to move out of the country in large numbers and nobody is ready to address the real concerns of Sikhs.'

Naga pact hinges on NSCN-IM foregoing 2 core demands

Naga pact hinges on NSCN-IM foregoing 2 core demands

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Finally, four years after the Framework Agreement was signed with the main Naga rebel group, there are indications that a final peace agreement maybe signed in November this year, reports Sujit Kumar Chakraborty.

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different farmers' bodies blocked state and national highways at several places on Saturday, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Veterans demand govt's intervention for release of alleged Indian spy

Veterans demand govt's intervention for release of alleged Indian spy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

A group of veterans on Wednesday came out in open support of Kulbhushan Jadhav and demanded "strong action" by the government in securing his immediate release and return home.

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Former President Pranab Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The long-time Congress leader and seven-time parliamentarian had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time of his admission and was being treated for a lung infection.

Rattled Mamata pressing panic button: BJP on Saradha scam

Rattled Mamata pressing panic button: BJP on Saradha scam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her "political vendetta" charge over action in Saradha scam, saying she is pressing the "panic button" and "rattled" by the possibility that her "own involvement" could come to light.

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Modi said the biggest challenge would be to ensure that the disease does not spread to villages across the country after relaxations provided by the government.

Morphed pic row: Karat files complaint against Derek O'Brien

Morphed pic row: Karat files complaint against Derek O'Brien

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

O'Brien had called a press conference on Saturday in which he showed two videos of Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's speeches and four photographs, including one that showed Singh offering sweet to Karat.

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Why Aatish Taseer's case must worry us

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

A punitive majoritarian State can make an example of individuals who raise their voice in criticism of the prime minister and divisive politics, warns Sunil Sethi.

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Padmavati row: Rajput body calls for countrywide bandh on Dec 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Six of the eight persons detained in connection with the vandalising of a cinema hall were sent to judicial custody till November 19.

Centre had alerted Nitish govt about threat to Mod rally: BJP

Centre had alerted Nitish govt about threat to Mod rally: BJP

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Claiming that a specific alert was issued to the Bihar government about Narendra Modi's rally in Patna, the Bharatiya Janata Party on accused the Nitish Kumar government of lapses that led to serial blasts and charged it was soft on terror due to vote-bank politics.

Why Pranab was reluctant to join UPA govt

Why Pranab was reluctant to join UPA govt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Manmohan Singh, reveals the former President, was keen that either P Chidambaram or Montek Singh Ahluwalia be the finance minister.

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Good Luck has always been Harsh Vardhan's ally

Rediff.com31 May 2020

COVID-19 has propelled him into a place in the sun that he could only have hoped for.

Scindia prevented from visiting Mandsaur amid high drama

Scindia prevented from visiting Mandsaur amid high drama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Nayagaon-Jaora toll booth in Ratlam where Scindia, his party colleague Kantilal Bhuria and a large number of their supporters were detained. They were proceeding to neighbouring Mandsaur where prohibitory orders barring assembly of more than four people are still in force.

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Her father had lodged a complaint accusing Chinmayanand of sexually harassing her, a charge refuted by his lawyer who claimed it was a 'conspiracy' to blackmail him.

No roadshows, ministers barred: New security guidelines for PM

No roadshows, ministers barred: New security guidelines for PM

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

No one, not even ministers and officers, should be allowed to come too close to the prime minister unless cleared by his special security, the home ministry communication said, citing an "unknown threat" to Modi.

CAA, NRC not for Indian Muslims; don't fall for Oppn lies: Modi

CAA, NRC not for Indian Muslims; don't fall for Oppn lies: Modi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

The PM said that a lie is being spread that this govt had brought the law to snatch people's rights. He dared rivals to find anything discriminatory in his work.

AAP demands for sacking of BJP's 'tainted' women leaders

AAP demands for sacking of BJP's 'tainted' women leaders

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Stepping up its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra for keeping silent in the controversy involving Lalit Modi and other scandals and threatened to launch a nationwide agitation if the tainted ministers and leaders are not sacked.

PM Modi, Sonia pay tribute to 2001 Parliament attack martyrs

PM Modi, Sonia pay tribute to 2001 Parliament attack martyrs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

As the nation marks the 14th anniversary of the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent leaders paid their tribute to the martyrs.

Riots case: SC lambasts Gujarat police

Riots case: SC lambasts Gujarat police

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The Supreme Court has put a question mark over the role of state police in the Naroda Patiya riots case. \n

Army intensifies hunt for insurgents behind bloody ambush

Army intensifies hunt for insurgents behind bloody ambush

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

A massive combing operation was underway on Friday to track down insurgents in areas of Chandel district of Manipur where 18 army jawans were killed and 11 others injured in an ambush on Thursday.

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The chief minister skipped meals and remained awake the entire night on a makeshift dais along with some senior ministers and party members.

Gauri Lankesh murder: SIT releases suspects' sketches

Gauri Lankesh murder: SIT releases suspects' sketches

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

The police didn't confirm if the weapons used in murder of writer M.M. Kalburgi and Lankesh were similar.

60.03% voting in final phase of UP polls

60.03% voting in final phase of UP polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The turnout for these seats was 57.92 per cent in the last assembly polls in 2012.

My husband's life in danger because of Modi govt, says Tomar's wife

My husband's life in danger because of Modi govt, says Tomar's wife

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar's wife, Preeti, on Tuesday said that the fake degree case initiated against him was a political conspiracy.

Gauri Lankesh laid to rest with state honours

Gauri Lankesh laid to rest with state honours

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Even as the Union home ministry sought a report from the state government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says he has an 'open mind' for a CBI probe in the case.

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The hot money may be on the Aam Aadmi Party winning the Delhi assembly elections, but the Bharatiya Janata Party is not giving up the battle without a fight.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

PM must order probe to expose real gameplan: Sena on Swaraj row

PM must order probe to expose real gameplan: Sena on Swaraj row

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi should step in and order an investigation to know who is so keen on "maligning" Swaraj's "clean" reputation, says Shiv Sena

Was forced by CBI to implicate Kejriwal in graft case: Rajendra Kumar

Was forced by CBI to implicate Kejriwal in graft case: Rajendra Kumar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

'...the CBI, just to force people to implicate me and the CM, has beaten up dozens of people,' Kumar alleged.

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Anxiety and angst as Indians mark month of lockdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The journey of getting used to a new way of life -- without domestic help, without the necessity of dressing up to step out and just staying cooped up indoors -- has been out of the ordinary, equal parts good, bad and ugly.

Digvijay targets Modi, Swaraj on Asaram controversy

Digvijay targets Modi, Swaraj on Asaram controversy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Stepping up attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over Asaram Bapu controversy, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Sunday targeted Narendra Modi, asking why he has not taken action on the report of a judicial commission which probed the mysterious death of two boys at the godman's Gujarat ashram.

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'