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Govt wants to shoot the messenger, Mander tells SC

Govt wants to shoot the messenger, Mander tells SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The apex court had asked the activist to file his response to the allegations by Delhi Police he made hate speeches including certain objectionable remarks against the court during the protests against CAA.

Some film directors demanded a separate TN: Jaya

Some film directors demanded a separate TN: Jaya

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

"Directors Seeman and Ameer had made some objectionable remarks, which amounted to challenging the sovereignty of the country. They had gone to the extent of demanding a separate Tamil Nadu," the TN leader said in a statement.

Called an apple, an apple: Mahua Moitra on remarks in Parliament

Called an apple, an apple: Mahua Moitra on remarks in Parliament

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Moitra was heard using an objectionable word to which the Chair objected and urged members to avoid cuss words.

Manish Sisodia moves SC for bail, hearing today

Manish Sisodia moves SC for bail, hearing today

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Tuesday itself the bail plea of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody, in connection with the excise policy case.

TN CM turns emotional over Raja's remarks about 'his birth'

TN CM turns emotional over Raja's remarks about 'his birth'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday turned emotional while reacting to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader A Raja's alleged disparaging remarks against him, his mother and said a mother occupied a lofty position in society and anyone who denigrated women would be punished by God.

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Singh, an executive committee member of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, also called Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut 'manchali (crazy)' for her remarks about the country's independence.

Rahul Gandhi 'naali ka keeda' in front of PM: Union minister

Rahul Gandhi 'naali ka keeda' in front of PM: Union minister

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader also targeted Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, who is serving jail term in fodder scam cases, saying he has been 'cursed by the poor' and 'is paying for his own sins'.

One dead, 40 injured in clash at Maruti plant

One dead, 40 injured in clash at Maruti plant

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

One person was killed and at least 40 were injured on Wednesday in a clash between workers and the managerial staff at the Maruti Suzuki India's Manesar plant in Gurgaon, forcing stoppage of work.

Don't divide history, Rani Lakshmi Bai a national hero: HC raps Shahi Idgah

Don't divide history, Rani Lakshmi Bai a national hero: HC raps Shahi Idgah

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Maharani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi is a "national hero" and history should not be divided on "communal politics", the Delhi high court said on Wednesday while pulling up the Shahi Idgah managing committee for making "scandalous pleadings" in its plea against installation of her statue inside the Shahi Idgah Park at Sadar Bazar in New Delhi.

TMC MP apologises for remarks against Modi

TMC MP apologises for remarks against Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Facing the threat of censure motion in Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee on Wednesday expressed regrets over his objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over which BJP had strongly protested.

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Again! Jaya Bachchan vs Dhankar in RS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The trouble started when the SP member wanted to make a point on an ongoing heated discussion between Opposition parties and the Chairman in the Rajya Sabha over certain remarks made by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari on Kharge a few days ago.

Maha chemist murder: Officials suspect role of ISIS-inspired killers

Maha chemist murder: Officials suspect role of ISIS-inspired killers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The perpetrators of the killing of a pharmacist in Maharashtra's Amravati might have been 'self inspired' by the violence carried out by the dreaded Middle East group Islamic State (ISIS) and the investigators are trying to ascertain if they have links with any terror outfit, officials said.

Modi govt ensured 'one flag, one Constitution': Amit Shah

Modi govt ensured 'one flag, one Constitution': Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

He asserted that the concept of 'one flag, one prime minister, one Constitution' was not a political slogan and the Bharatiya Janata Party firmly believes in the principle and finally implemented it with regard to Jammu and Kashmir.

Danish Ali provoked Bidhuri by abusing Modi: BJP MP

Danish Ali provoked Bidhuri by abusing Modi: BJP MP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey said on Saturday the Lok Sabha Speaker should also probe the 'unsavoury' conduct and remarks of Danish Ali, who was recently at the receiving end of ruling party member Ramesh Bidhuri's derogatory words in the House.

Mamata apologises for minister's jibe at Murmu, says will sack him if he repeats it

Mamata apologises for minister's jibe at Murmu, says will sack him if he repeats it

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

"We respect the President of India. She is a highly respected lady. We condemn the statement made by minister of state Akhil Giri; what he said is wrong. The party has already condemned the statement and has also cautioned Akhil Giri," the CM said at a press conference at the state secretariat.

Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh arrested, sent to jail for anti-Prophet remarks

Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh arrested, sent to jail for anti-Prophet remarks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MLA was picked up under Act No.1 of 1986 (Preventive Detention Act), police said.

Bidhuri ducks query on LS rant; more BJP MPs seek probe into Danish Ali

Bidhuri ducks query on LS rant; more BJP MPs seek probe into Danish Ali

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The opposition parties, which have demanded the strictest action including suspension of Bidhuri for his "vile and communal" remarks during a discussion on the success of Chandrayaan-3 in Lok Sabha on Thursday, hit out at the BJP, alleging that it was trying to defend its MP instead of punishing him.

Kerala leader P C George sent to 14-day custody in hate speech case

Kerala leader P C George sent to 14-day custody in hate speech case

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The magisterial court had on Wednesday cancelled the bail granted to George after the police alleged that the veteran politician, released on bail earlier on May 1 after being arrested for making a hate speech against Muslims in the State on April 29, violated the bail conditions.

Shiv Sena elects Shinde as party chief at maiden national executive meet

Shiv Sena elects Shinde as party chief at maiden national executive meet

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

State industries minister Uday Samant and party leader Ramdas Kadam gave information about the resolutions passed in the meeting.

Narrative to get me lynched: Danish Ali slams BJP MP

Narrative to get me lynched: Danish Ali slams BJP MP

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Dubey had on Saturday written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urging him to also probe the "unsavoury" conduct and remarks of Ali.

Mumbai police arrest 3 from Haryana for abusive Clubhouse chat

Mumbai police arrest 3 from Haryana for abusive Clubhouse chat

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Mumbai police have arrested three persons from Haryana in connection with the chat on Clubhouse app in which obscene comments were allegedly made against Muslim women, an official said on Friday.

Arunachal issue is not debatable: Pranab

Arunachal issue is not debatable: Pranab

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

He rejected Advani's demand for a Parliament resolution declaring Arunachal Pradesh as an inalienable part of India.

BSP suspends MP Danish Ali for 'anti-party' activities

BSP suspends MP Danish Ali for 'anti-party' activities

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

In a brief statement, the party's Uttar Pradesh unit said, Ali, MP from Amroha, has been suspended for anti-party activities.

Nepalese town protests Indian 'misconduct'

Nepalese town protests Indian 'misconduct'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

The town has shut its border with India.

Yadavs, Muslims mustn't expect any help from me: JD-U MP

Yadavs, Muslims mustn't expect any help from me: JD-U MP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The JD-U leader's outbursts met with disapproval from the RJD as well as ally BJP, leaving the party to fend for itself.

No pre-arrest bail for P C George in hate speech case

No pre-arrest bail for P C George in hate speech case

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Soon after the court pronounced the judgment on George's bail plea, police reached the former MLA's residence to take him into custody, but he was not traceable.

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Former judges write to CJI Ramana: Mockery of Constitution, rule of law

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Former judges of the Supreme Court and high courts and some senior advocates have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana requesting the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the detention of protestors and demolition of their houses by the Uttar Pradesh authorities following protests against objectionable remarks made by BJP spokespersons.

Amit Shah chargesheeted for objectionable speech during LS polls

Amit Shah chargesheeted for objectionable speech during LS polls

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

BJP President Amit Shah was on Friday chargesheeted by the police for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct by delivering an "objectionable" speech during campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The BJP in New Delhi targeted top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over their party colleague's controversial remarks, questioning their silence on the matter.

Ambedkar booked for saying he will jail EC officials

Ambedkar booked for saying he will jail EC officials

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Ambedkar said at an election rally at Digras in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district earlier on Thursday that he will jail the EC for two days if voted to power.

Rahul gets NCW notice for remarks against Raksha Mantri

Rahul gets NCW notice for remarks against Raksha Mantri

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The commission said the remarks are extremely misogynistic, offensive, unethical.

'Are you 100-headed like Ravan?': Row over Kharge's barb at Modi

'Are you 100-headed like Ravan?': Row over Kharge's barb at Modi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The BJP asked voters in Gujarat to do "100 per cent voting for the son of the soil" Modi to take "revenge" in a democratic manner for the "insult"

EC asked X to remove post on electoral bonds: Cong

EC asked X to remove post on electoral bonds: Cong

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The Congress on Wednesday questioned the Election Commission's move to get a post on electoral bonds scheme deleted from social media platform X and said that the issue raised in the post makes the government 'extremely uncomfortable'.

Uddhav calls Koshyari 'Amazon parcel' sent by Centre, seeks his recall

Uddhav calls Koshyari 'Amazon parcel' sent by Centre, seeks his recall

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Calling Maharashtra Governor B S Koshyari an 'Amazon parcel' sent by the Centre, former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, who heads a faction of the Shiv Sena, on Thursday demanded his recall over his recent remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

BOO BJP leader who compared Mayawati to a prostitute

BOO BJP leader who compared Mayawati to a prostitute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Mayawati reacted to his statement by saying that "These kind of derogatory statements show that BJP is frustrated with the growing public support for BSP."

SC grants interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in case lodged in MP

SC grants interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in case lodged in MP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Faruqui and four others were arrested on January 1 following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA's son that alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were passed by him during a comedy show at a cafe in Indore on New Year's day. One more person was arrested subsequently.

SC raps HC's 'control sexual urges' advice to girls

SC raps HC's 'control sexual urges' advice to girls

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal said the observations are completely in violation of the rights of adolescents under Article 21 of the Constitution.

HC breather for Kerala ex-chief whip George in 2nd hate speech case

HC breather for Kerala ex-chief whip George in 2nd hate speech case

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Considering the anticipatory bail plea moved by George, the high court granted him interim relief with conditions.

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Anti-Gandhi remark: MP-Chhattisgarh spar as Kalicharan arrested

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Acting on a specific input, the Raipur police apprehended the seer from a rented room near Bageshwar Dham, located around 25 km from Khajuraho town in MP, Raipur Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal said.

Nothing objectionable in Katheria's speech, says Rajnath

Nothing objectionable in Katheria's speech, says Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

He said the government had examined the video recording of the February 28 condolence meeting of slain Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Arun Mahaur, where Minister of State for Human Resource Development Ram Shankar Katheria had participated.