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Sonia cuts lone figure in Parliament with senior Cong leaders stuck in Srinagar

Sonia cuts lone figure in Parliament with senior Cong leaders stuck in Srinagar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Gandhi, who is usually flanked by senior party colleagues, was also greeted by both President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

LS withdraws suspension of DMK's Parthiban after govt letter

LS withdraws suspension of DMK's Parthiban after govt letter

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Now, the total number of MPs suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session of Parliament stands at 14 -- 13 from the Lok Sabha and one from the Rajya Sabha.

Draft report on 3 bills to replace criminal laws not adopted

Draft report on 3 bills to replace criminal laws not adopted

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A parliamentary committee scrutinising three bills to replace existing criminal laws did not adopt its draft report as scheduled on Friday, taking into account the submission of some opposition members that they needed more time to study it.

'Parde ke peeche kuch aur hai': Oppn on Parl session agenda

'Parde ke peeche kuch aur hai': Oppn on Parl session agenda

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

"The agenda as published at the moment, is much ado about nothing - all this could have waited till Winter session in November. I am sure the legislative grenades are being kept up their sleeves to be unleashed at the last moment as usual. Parde ke peeche kuch aur hai!" he said.

EPL PIX: Nunez rescues Liverpool; Arsenal slip-up

EPL PIX: Nunez rescues Liverpool; Arsenal slip-up

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

PIX: Salah wins it for Liverpool; Manchester Utd held

PIX: Salah wins it for Liverpool; Manchester Utd held

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Images from Sunday's action in the English Premier League.

Not in sync with...: Dhankhar writes to Kharge on Parl disruptions

Not in sync with...: Dhankhar writes to Kharge on Parl disruptions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The three frenetic weeks of the Parliament's Winter session saw a security breach in the Lok Sabha, suspension of 146 MPs and the expulsion of Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra in the "bribe-for-query" case.

Winter Session: Opposition wants discussion on these issues

Winter Session: Opposition wants discussion on these issues

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

In the all-party meeting on Tuesday, Opposition parties demanded discussions on price rise, unemployment and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota among other issues, sources said.

Opposition parties to meet ahead of 2nd phase of Budget session

Opposition parties to meet ahead of 2nd phase of Budget session

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The opposition leaders are expected to meet at Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office in the Parliament complex around 10 am, sources said.

PIX: Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat to win first NBA title

PIX: Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat to win first NBA title

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 94-89 to bring a first NBA title to Mile High City.

Afghanistan close in on maiden Test win after Rashid Khan's fifer

Afghanistan close in on maiden Test win after Rashid Khan's fifer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Chasing 147 for victory, Afghanistan were 29 for one with Ihsanullah Janat batting on 16 and Rahmat Shah unbeaten on 11 at the close of play.

Took rules of no-trust motion to drag PM to LS: Derek

Took rules of no-trust motion to drag PM to LS: Derek

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Modi is scheduled to reply to the debate on Thursday.

Chinese have been very aggressive with India: US NSA

Chinese have been very aggressive with India: US NSA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'China's action towards India really gives you a good insight into how the Communist Party of China is thinking these days'

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Modi

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Modi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Centre has issued directions for blocking multiple YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing links to the BBC documentary 'India: The Modi Question', sources said.

TMC delegation on way to meet Sonbhadra victims' kin detained

TMC delegation on way to meet Sonbhadra victims' kin detained

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) team comprises O'Brien, MP and leader of the delegation Sunil Mondal and MP Abir Ranjan Biswas.

EPL: Late red card costs City two points; United lose

EPL: Late red card costs City two points; United lose

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A round-up of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Oppn parties to jointly raise Adani issue in Parliament, but...

Oppn parties to jointly raise Adani issue in Parliament, but...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Opposition parties on Thursday agreed to jointly raise the issue of allegations of fraud against the Adani Group in Parliament but were yet to agree on the mode of inquiry into the Gujarat-based corporate major.

'China wants unipolar world with every country as its tributary'

'China wants unipolar world with every country as its tributary'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'I think we're standing up to the Chinese. Our allies following us, whether it's Huawei and the UN Germany now coming up'

Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Lawyers have pointed out that the new laws increase police powers by extending the maximum limit of police custody from 15 days to 60 days or 90 days.

TMC seeks adjournment of Parl session, cites 5-state polls

TMC seeks adjournment of Parl session, cites 5-state polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

RS member Derek O'Brien said due to the polls, MPs of his party would not be able to attend the Parliament session.

EPL: Title race in disarray as Arsenal, Man City lose

EPL: Title race in disarray as Arsenal, Man City lose

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Alexander Isak's early headed goal lifted Newcastle to a 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday at St. James' Park, as Eddie Howe's men delivered a blow to Arsenal's title chase with their first win in six Premier League outings.

Dhankar terms coaching centre culture as gas chamber

Dhankar terms coaching centre culture as gas chamber

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

He also pointed out the high sums earned by the coaching centres leading to the commercialisation of education.

Trinamool says 'BJP goons' damaged Vidyasagar bust; submits videos to EC

Trinamool says 'BJP goons' damaged Vidyasagar bust; submits videos to EC

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The party released two videos as 'proof' of BJP workers vandalising the statue.

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

While TMC leaders ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath for lifting an image purportedly from West Bengal, the BJP in the Mamata Banerjee-ruled state took potshots at crashing flyovers in the eastern state over the use of an image in a newspaper ad

Union cabinet gives go ahead to 'one nation, one poll'

Union cabinet gives go ahead to 'one nation, one poll'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for 'one nation, one Election' as recommended by the Kovind panel, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

TMC MP writes to Mark Zuckerberg, raises issue of Facebook's alleged bias towards the BJP.

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.

Dr Manmohan Singh's seat shifted to last row in RS, here's why

Dr Manmohan Singh's seat shifted to last row in RS, here's why

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Senior Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Digvijaya Singh will now occupy front-row seats after their reallocation by the party.

Denver Basks In Festive Air Of Champions

Denver Basks In Festive Air Of Champions

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

After winning their first NBA title on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Denver Nuggets celebrated their historic victory, and how.

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

Mamata Banerjee named Trinamool's Parliament chief

Mamata Banerjee named Trinamool's Parliament chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Announcing the decision of the MPs, Rajya Sabha member Derek O'Brien at a press conference in Delhi said that she has been the guiding force behind the Trinamool Congress parliamentary party for a long time.

With pillows and mosquito repellants, MPs up for night-long protest in Parl

With pillows and mosquito repellants, MPs up for night-long protest in Parl

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The eight members -- distributed among the Congress, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Trinamool Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party -- were suspended earlier in the day for the remainder of the Monsoon Session over their 'unruly behaviour' during the passage of farm Bills in the Upper House of Parliament.

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Modi's Bangladesh visit violated poll code: TMC to EC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

"No lndian Prime Minister has so brazenly indulged in an unethical and undemocratic act and violated the Model Code of Conduct by indirectly campaigning for his party from foreign soil," he said.

British press slams 'shamed' English cricketers

British press slams 'shamed' English cricketers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

England's "shamed" cricketers came in for a slogging in the British press on Thursday after they crashed to a humiliating defeat against minnows Ireland in their World Cup match in Bangalore.

ICC World Cup: Porterfield to lead Ireland

ICC World Cup: Porterfield to lead Ireland

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

William Porterfield will captain Ireland at this year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, his third appearance in the sport's showpiece One-day tournament.

TMC endorses AAP in Delhi polls

TMC endorses AAP in Delhi polls

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Banerjee and Kejriwal have shared a cordial relationship over the years, with the Delhi CM coming out in support of his West Bengal counterpart during the general elections in 2019 and also during her face-off with the Centre over Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar.

Mamata reaches out to protesting farmers, assures support

Mamata reaches out to protesting farmers, assures support

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

A five-member delegation of TMC MPs, comprising Derek O'Brien, Satabdi Roy, Prasun Banerjee, Pratima Mondal and Md Nadimul Haque, also met the farmers there to support their protest against the new farm laws.

Adani issue, ED raids set to rock Parliament, again

Adani issue, ED raids set to rock Parliament, again

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

The opposition parties will meet on Monday morning to evolve their strategy in both Houses of Parliament after protests by them on the Hindenburg-Adani issue overshadowed most of the first half of the Budget session.

Sania-Pavic in Wimbledon mixed doubles quarters

Sania-Pavic in Wimbledon mixed doubles quarters

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Indo-Croatian pair of Sania Mirza and Mate Pavic advanced to the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon on Sunday.

DNA of Parliament breach accused from 'Congress-Communist axis': BJP

DNA of Parliament breach accused from 'Congress-Communist axis': BJP

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Slamming Opposition parties for disrupting parliamentary proceedings, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said as details of the Parliament security breach incident emerge, it is getting "obvious" that the DNA of those who entered the Lok Sabha is inextricably linked to the "Congress-Communist axis".