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'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This committee underscores the Indian State's longstanding conventional approach to leverage top-down conflict management in North East India in general and Manipur in particular.' 'Trying to 'manage' violent conflicts top-down has not worked in the past, and apparently does not seem to work this time either.'

SC to hear PIL for judicial probe into Morbi bridge collapse on Nov 14

SC to hear PIL for judicial probe into Morbi bridge collapse on Nov 14

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would list for hearing on November 14 a PIL seeking constitution of a judicial commission to probe the Morbi bridge collapse incident in Gujarat.

Bollywood Loves a Good Murder

Bollywood Loves a Good Murder

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest money-making movie murder mysteries.

Police officer arrested in Dalit killings case

Police officer arrested in Dalit killings case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Sub Inspector Siddheshwar Bharne attached to the Aandhalgaon Police Station was already under suspension on charges of dereliction of duty.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Prophet remark: Qatar, Kuwait summon Indian envoys amid Naidu' Doha visit

Prophet remark: Qatar, Kuwait summon Indian envoys amid Naidu' Doha visit

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

The spokesperson said that Indian ambassador to Qatar Deepak Mittal had a meeting in the foreign office in which concerns were raised with regard to some offensive tweets by individuals in India denigrating the religious personality.

Stop all payments to all NSFs: Delhi HC

Stop all payments to all NSFs: Delhi HC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'No money will go henceforth to any entity which does not comply with the Sports Code'

World 100m champion Coleman banned for 2 years

World 100m champion Coleman banned for 2 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

World 100 metres champion Christian Coleman will miss next year's Tokyo Olympics after being banned for two years for breaching whereabouts rules, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Tuesday.

Chaubey beats Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

Chaubey beats Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post.

Blatter still wants to be in office!

Blatter still wants to be in office!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Sepp Blatter has not ruled out trying to stay on as FIFA's president beyond February's scheduled election, despite facing a criminal investigation and a possible internal ethics probe.

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that primary schools will be closed from Saturday in view of spike in pollution levels in the national capital.

Action against farmers too if guilty: Haryana minister on Karnal incident

Action against farmers too if guilty: Haryana minister on Karnal incident

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The minister made made it clear that "nobody can be hanged without a probe just because someone demands it".

Administration razes 5 houses after mob sets police station on fire in Assam

Administration razes 5 houses after mob sets police station on fire in Assam

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The Assam police suspended the officer in charge of Batadraba police station to ensure fair probe in the matter of the death of Safiqul Islam in custody.

Assam: 171 votes cast in booth of 90 voters; officials suspended

Assam: 171 votes cast in booth of 90 voters; officials suspended

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Total 171 votes were cast in a booth in Assam's Dima Hasao district, even though 90 people were eligible to exercise their franchise, officials said on Monday, revealing a massive irregularity.

'Make Rahul president again' chorus grows louder in Congress

'Make Rahul president again' chorus grows louder in Congress

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The 'Make Rahul Gandhi All India Congress Committee president again' chorus is growing louder in the Congress with half a dozen state units so far seeking his elevation to the top post, even as uncertainty and suspense persisted over whether he would take on the mantle.

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

J'khand CM Soren to seek trust vote on Monday amid disqualification threat

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

As per a letter sent to the MLAs by the assembly secretariat, the chief minister has expressed his willingness to move a motion of confidence to prove his majority.

Maharashtra political crisis: SC to hear pleas on July 20

Maharashtra political crisis: SC to hear pleas on July 20

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli, which was urged by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Uddhav Thackeray faction, that the matters required urgent listing and hearing, has now fixed as many as five petitions for hearing on Wednesday.

Prophet remark: 3 countries summon Indian envoys; outrage in Gulf

Prophet remark: 3 countries summon Indian envoys; outrage in Gulf

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and the key Gulf nations expressed their strong protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Muhammad.

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The legendary PT Usha will be officially elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the governing body's polls on Saturday, ushering in a new era in country's sports administration.

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Farmers brace water canons to gherao Karnal secretariat

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

A large number of farmers on Tuesday squatted at the gates of the district headquarters in Karnal, locked in a showdown with Haryana's Bharatiya Janata Party-led government over a police lathi-charge last month.

Good ties to continue with Gulf nations, says Goyal amid Prophet remark row

Good ties to continue with Gulf nations, says Goyal amid Prophet remark row

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

When asked about a social media campaign to boycott Indian products in the wake of the row, the minister said he has not heard of any such thing.

Maha cabinet expansion likely after July 11 SC hearing

Maha cabinet expansion likely after July 11 SC hearing

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The SC agreed to hear on July 11 the plea of Shiv Sena's Sunil Prabhu seeking suspension from Assembly of CM Shinde and 15 rebel MLAs against whom disqualification pleas are pending.

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Pak news channel taken off air for airing Imran Khan's speech

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Monday rejected former prime minister Imran Khan's plea seeking the suspension of the non-bailable warrant issued against him in the Toshakhana case.

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

No advance payments, says Bharat Biotech as Brazil suspends deal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

"We suspended the deal as a simple preventive measure, since there are complaints that could not be explained well by the complainant, so we opened a preliminary investigation last week," said Rosario, head of the Federal Comptroller General.

SC upholds bail granted to ex-Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh

SC upholds bail granted to ex-Maharashtra HM Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to interfere with the Bombay high court order granting bail to former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh in a money laundering case.

Received 120 grievances, actioned 167 URLs in one month: Twitter

Received 120 grievances, actioned 167 URLs in one month: Twitter

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The highest number of URLs actioned pertained to Abuse/Harassment and IP-related Infringement (46 each), followed by Privacy Infringement (35), Impersonation (16) and Defamation (15). URLs actioned under Misinformation/Synthetic and Manipulated Media category stood at 7, and Sensitive Adult Content and Hateful Conduct (one each).

Films That Made An OTT Mark In 2022

Films That Made An OTT Mark In 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

After 2020 and 2021 saw movies either been made for the OTT channels or releasing straight in the digital medium, 2022 too saw films arriving directly on OTT screens.

'Dangerous precedent': BJP leaders on Trump Twitter ban

'Dangerous precedent': BJP leaders on Trump Twitter ban

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Deplatforming Donald Trump, a sitting US president, sets a dangerous precedent. It has less to do with his views and more to do with intolerance for a differing point'

Dalit scholar arrested for FB post on Durga's suspension

Dalit scholar arrested for FB post on Durga's suspension

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Eminent Dalit scholar, Kamal Bharti, was arrested in Rampur on Tuesday on a complaint by Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan's aide for his alleged Facebook post on suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal.

Maha crisis: Uddhav faction files fresh plea in SC

Maha crisis: Uddhav faction files fresh plea in SC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The MLAs of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena have filed a fresh plea in the Supreme Court challenging the disqualification proceedings initiated against them under the constitutional scheme and on Monday sought its hearing with other pending pleas on July 20.

SP removed, SHO suspended over suicide of doctor in Rajasthan

SP removed, SHO suspended over suicide of doctor in Rajasthan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Dr Archana Sharma committed suicide on Tuesday due to alleged harassment after police filed an FIR against her under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

No cutting salary, leave during down time, IndiGo tells staff

No cutting salary, leave during down time, IndiGo tells staff

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Budget carrier IndiGo has assured its employees that it will not make any deduction in their salaries or leaves due to the suspension of domestic flights till March 31. The government's decision to suspend domestic flight would come into effect from midnight Tuesday, as part of larger efforts to curb spreading of coronavirus infections.

Akhilesh for UP CM? Dad Mulayam keeps the suspense going

Akhilesh for UP CM? Dad Mulayam keeps the suspense going

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The remarks come as another setback to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who was recently removed from party's state president post owing to an apparent feud in the first family of the state.

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Sena vs Sena: SC says no decision for now

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli took note of the submissions of senior advocates led by Kapil Sibal that the several pleas of the Uddahav faction were to be listed on Monday.

Deadlock continues in Parliament over Rahul apology, Adani

Deadlock continues in Parliament over Rahul apology, Adani

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

As soon as Lok Sabha assembled, opposition members stormed into the well holding placards and shouting slogans. They demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the alleged stock manipulation by the Adani Group.

Facebook 'actioned' nearly 17.5 mn content pieces in May

Facebook 'actioned' nearly 17.5 mn content pieces in May

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The content 'actioned' belonged to categories including bullying and harassment, violent and graphic content, adult nudity and sexual activity, child endangerment, dangerous organisations and individuals, and spam, among others.

Ambulance drivers force man to carry son's body on bike for 90 km in Andhra

Ambulance drivers force man to carry son's body on bike for 90 km in Andhra

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Not stopping at that, the ambulance drivers at the Ruia Hospital in Tirupati did not allow another ambulance sent by the man's relatives to carry the body.

Icra pegs domestic aviation industry loss at Rs 26,000 cr

Icra pegs domestic aviation industry loss at Rs 26,000 cr

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The domestic aviation industry is expected to report a net loss of Rs 25,000-26,000 crore this fiscal with elevated jet fuel prices and fare caps continuing to pose a major challenge for the airlines' profitability, domestic rating agency ICRA Ltd said on Thursday. The domestic airlines, however, are likely to post a reduced net loss of Rs 14,000-16,000 crore in the next financial year on the back of a "notable recovery" in air passenger traffic and lower level of debt, ICRA said. The ratings agency also estimates that the industry will require an additional funding in the range of Rs 20,000-22,000 crore during FY22-FY24.

LS adjourned for the day as Oppn creates ruckus over misuse of ED, price rise

LS adjourned for the day as Oppn creates ruckus over misuse of ED, price rise

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

As soon as the House met at 2 pm, papers were laid on the table and two resolutions adopted amid slogan shouting and protest by Congress members.

IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt who took on Gujarat govt asked to explain sex video

IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt who took on Gujarat govt asked to explain sex video

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Along with the notice served to Bhatt by the Gujarat home department on August 14, it is learnt that the video CD has also been sent to him.