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AAP claims Delhi office 'sealed'; police refute charge

AAP claims Delhi office 'sealed'; police refute charge

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

In a post on X, Atishi questioned the "sealing" of the party office, saying it is against the "level playing field" promised by the Constitution.

Will NOT attend Bonn conference on Afghanistan: Pakistan

Will NOT attend Bonn conference on Afghanistan: Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has conveyed to her German counterpart Guido Westerwelle Pakistan's decision not to participate in the Bonn Conference on Afghanistan to protest against a cross-border North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air strike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. Khar informed Westerwelle of the Pakistan government's decision during a phone conversation on Friday night. She conveyed her appreciation for Germany's commitment to peace and stability in Afghan

Women take centre stage at farmers' protest sites

Women take centre stage at farmers' protest sites

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

On International Women's Day, hundreds of women took to streets while raising slogans of "kisan ekta" (farmer unity) and some broke into nonchalant rhythmic steps of 'bhangra'.

Modi 'stopped' war, but can't stop paper leaks: Rahul on NEET, NET row

Modi 'stopped' war, but can't stop paper leaks: Rahul on NEET, NET row

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Gandhi said Modi's top priority now is to get his Speaker in Parliament and is not bothered about NEET .

BJP, Congress face an Independent challenge in Ladakh

BJP, Congress face an Independent challenge in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 May 2024

What should have been a direct contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress in the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency is now a three-corner fight with an alliance of local groups fielding an Independent to challenge the national parties.

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Delhi has been witnessing sit-in protests at Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Millia Islamia against the new citizenship law for over 90 days.

When Afridi abandoned press conference in a huff!

When Afridi abandoned press conference in a huff!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

A miffed Pakistan Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi abandoned a press conference midway in Lahore on Wednesday after he had a verbal spat with a reporter leading to a partial protest by the media demanding an apology from the flamboyant all-rounder.

Army-run school in J-K stokes row over hijab diktat, amends order after protests

Army-run school in J-K stokes row over hijab diktat, amends order after protests

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

An Army-run school in Baramulla district has stoked a controversy by asking its staff to avoid wearing the hijab during school hours, prompting criticism from Jammu and Kashmir's mainstream political parties.

J-K cops detain youths over stir against hiring blacklisted firm for exams

J-K cops detain youths over stir against hiring blacklisted firm for exams

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The protesters assembled outside Dogra Chowk in the heart of the city and tried to take out a march in violation of prohibitory orders when the police swung into action and restored to mild lathicharge before detaining several of them, the officials said.

Oppn mounts attack on govt, Uddhav Sena skips meet over Rahul's Savarkar jibe

Oppn mounts attack on govt, Uddhav Sena skips meet over Rahul's Savarkar jibe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Parliament proceedings were adjourned amid ruckus and sloganeering by the Opposition members over the Adani issue.

Maharashtra could head Manipur's way, warns Sharad Pawar

Maharashtra could head Manipur's way, warns Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Addressing a Social Unity Conference in Navi Mumbai on Sunday evening, Pawar also criticised the Centre's handling of the ethnic strife in Manipur, which has claimed several lives since last May.

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

Sonia leads walkout from Lok Sabha over Tawang clash

Sonia leads walkout from Lok Sabha over Tawang clash

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

As soon as the Question Hour ended, Congress' Leader of the House Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury demanded that a discussion on the 'Indo-China border situation be held', saying late Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had allowed a discussion in Lok Sabha on the India-China war in 1962.

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

Delhi top cop given NSA powers; protesters asked to unblock road

Delhi top cop given NSA powers; protesters asked to unblock road

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The NSA allows preventive detention of an individual for months if the authorities feel that the individual is a threat to the national security, and law and order. The anti-CAA/NRC protesters have been siting at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh for over a month.

Congress to launch month-long stir against Rahul's disqualification

Congress to launch month-long stir against Rahul's disqualification

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The agitational programmes include the 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' starting from Red Fort on Tuesday and a series of press conferences in 35 major cities across the country on March 28 and 29.

National allies Congress, CPI-M clash in Kerala, spar over minor's rape case

National allies Congress, CPI-M clash in Kerala, spar over minor's rape case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The CPI-M's allegations were termed a political conspiracy by the opposition Congress which accused the Left party of stooping low to target its political opponents.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

Kejriwal needs no insulin: Tihar; Wife says they want to kill him

Kejriwal needs no insulin: Tihar; Wife says they want to kill him

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday said Tihar authorities were 'lying' about specialist doctors examining Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while his wife Sunita Kejriwal alleged that he was being denied insulin for diabetes as 'they want to kill' him.

Taliban fire in air as hundreds of protesters shout 'Death to Pak'

Taliban fire in air as hundreds of protesters shout 'Death to Pak'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Hundreds of Afghan protesters, including women, took to the streets of Kabul on Tuesday, chanting 'death to Pakistan' and denouncing Islamabad's interference in Afghanistan and airstrikes by its jets in Panjshir province in support of the Taliban, according to a media report.

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Yunus, 84, was administered the oath of office by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'.

Sakshi Malik reveals: Threat calls, power struggles and her battle vs WFI

Sakshi Malik reveals: Threat calls, power struggles and her battle vs WFI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Sakshi Malik revealed that her family is getting threats.

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Nothing is more promising than countries putting aside hubris and ideological differences to invest in our shared future, observes Durga Sreenivasan, a delegate at COP28.

Bhim Singh's son, nephew fight for control of Panthers Party

Bhim Singh's son, nephew fight for control of Panthers Party

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Amid the ongoing fight for control of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP), president Vilakshan Singh was expelled from the party by its London-based chief patron Ankit Love who accused him of being a "secret agent" of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mehbooba under 'house arrest' on Art 370 abrogation anniversary

Mehbooba under 'house arrest' on Art 370 abrogation anniversary

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

She said on one hand, giant hoardings calling upon Kashmiris to "celebrate" the abrogation of Article 370 have been put up across Srinagar, whereas "brute force is being used to choke the actual sentiment of the people".

HC to hear Kejriwal's plea against arrest on Wednesday

HC to hear Kejriwal's plea against arrest on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has issued directions from the Enforcement Directorate custody to ensure that medicines and tests are available to people at all government hospitals and Mohalla Clinics, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Tuesday.

J-K outfit banned for 'inciting people to establish Islamic rule'

J-K outfit banned for 'inciting people to establish Islamic rule'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's message is loud and clear that anyone acting against the unity, sovereignty, and integrity of the nation will not be spared and face the full wrath of the law.

SIT deadline ends but no sign of Prajwal Revanna

SIT deadline ends but no sign of Prajwal Revanna

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy claimed on Tuesday that he was not in touch with his nephew Prajwal.

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The BJP attacked Kejriwal after he refused to comment on the Maliwal "assault" matter during a press conference in Lucknow. He was flanked by Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Pakistan's election commission has formed a high-level committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by a senior bureaucrat that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body happened against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

CAA will be implemented before LS polls, says Amit Shah

CAA will be implemented before LS polls, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

He said in categorical terms that CAA was brought in to provide citizenship and not to take away anyone's citizenship.

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus urged the people to "exercise patience" before judging his government's role.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Protesting farmers threaten to block railway tracks across country

Protesting farmers threaten to block railway tracks across country

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Addressing reporters at the Singhu border where they have been protesting for almost two weeks to demand a rollback of the law, the farmer unions also reiterated that they will intensify their agitation and start blocking all highways leading to the national capital.

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'They hate him so much that if PM Modi says the Sun rises in the east the Congress will say the Sun rises in the west.'

Protesting farmers vow to hold tractor parade on Jan 26

Protesting farmers vow to hold tractor parade on Jan 26

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Darshan Pal Singh said their proposed parade will be called "Kisan Parade" and it will be be held after the Republic Day parade.

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Yunus appeals for peace as chaos reigns in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Nobel laureate Prof Mohammad Yunus, the designated head of Bangladesh's interim government, on Wednesday fervently appealed everybody 'to stay calm' and 'refrain from all kinds of violence' as the country witnessed a major reshuffle in the security establishment after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government.

Amid huge protests, Army chief lauds Agnipath age limit extension

Amid huge protests, Army chief lauds Agnipath age limit extension

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

"The schedule of recruitment process will be announced shortly. We call upon our youth to avail this opportunity for joining the Indian Army as Agniveers," Gen Pande said.

Ex-BJP ally Lone threatens with stir if non-locals added to J-K voter list

Ex-BJP ally Lone threatens with stir if non-locals added to J-K voter list

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The National Conference called the meeting after remarks related to the addition of voters in the revised rolls by the Union Territory's chief electoral officer Hirdesh Kumar raised hackles of the regional parties.

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Referring to an action against farmers by the security personnel deployed by the Haryana authorities at the Punjab-Haryana border, Pandher slammed paramilitary personnel for using "force" against farmers, leaving many injured.