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Gehlot meets Udaipur tailor's family, urges NIA for faster probe

Gehlot meets Udaipur tailor's family, urges NIA for faster probe

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Gehlot was accompanied by party's state chief Govind Singh Dotasra, Revenue minister Ramlal Jat, Director General of Police M L Lather and other leaders and officials during his visit to Lal's house at sector 14 here, officials said.

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Medical seats for under-graduates and post-graduates remaining vacant in the NEET era, together with the Centre 'freezing' the number of medical colleges and seats in (Dravidian) Tamil Nadu and the launch of the PM's 'Vishwakarma Scheme' for the nation's craftsmen, are all seen as a bid to further reverse the state's progressive socio-economic agenda of and its achievements of the past hundred-plus years, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hijab row: K'taka college issues NOC to 2 Muslim girl students, TC to 1

Hijab row: K'taka college issues NOC to 2 Muslim girl students, TC to 1

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Of the three girl students, two had held a press meet and questioned the decision of the university to strictly implement the uniform rule inside the campus.

Journalist Sidhique Kappan has deep links with PFI, UP tells SC

Journalist Sidhique Kappan has deep links with PFI, UP tells SC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Kerala-based journalist Sidhique Kappan, arrested in October 2020 on the way to Hathras where a Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped, has deep links with the Popular Front of India and is part of a larger conspiracy to "incite religious discord and spread terror", Uttar Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court.

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Protests continue over IAS officer's death

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Opposition parties continued their dharna for the third day on Thursday in the state assembly, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the mysterious death of an upright IAS officer, forcing its adjournment till March 23, as protests over the death persisted across the state.

Egypt begins work on Constitution; Islamists protest

Egypt begins work on Constitution; Islamists protest

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

A 10-member panel to amend Egypt's Constitution met for the first time on Sunday amid political turmoil over the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi and rebuffed claims that it has devised ready-made amendments.

Exercise maximum restraint: UN human rights body on farmers' stir

Exercise maximum restraint: UN human rights body on farmers' stir

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in a tweet said the rights to peaceful assembly and expression should be protected both offline and online.

Shah model vs Kejriwal model: Delhi protests Covid order

Shah model vs Kejriwal model: Delhi protests Covid order

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

"I request the Union home minister with folded hands to scrap the new system as people have been facing a lot of problems," Sisodia said at the online media briefing.

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Udaipur IG, SP among 32 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

In a major reshuffle in Rajasthan, 32 Indian Police Service officers including Inspector General (IG) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Udaipur, where a tailor was brutally killed, have been transferred, according to the state department of personnel.

Beef ban and the death of protest

Beef ban and the death of protest

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Maharashtra's beef ban has led to heated arguments on social media, but when a protest against the ban was held in Mumbai, only a few thousands turned up. Perhaps it is easier to outrage online than join an actual protest, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Karnataka hijab row: 3-day holiday brings some respite

Karnataka hijab row: 3-day holiday brings some respite

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Protests for and against the hijab had intensified in different parts of Karnataka and turned violent in some places on Tuesday.

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009 even though the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act enacted in 2019 are yet to be framed by the government.

Maharashtra chemist stabbed to death for post supporting Nupur Sharma

Maharashtra chemist stabbed to death for post supporting Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A 54-year-old chemist was stabbed to death in Amravati city of Maharashtra, with the police suspecting that the accused committed the offence as the victim had allegedly shared a post on a social messaging platform in support of Nupur Sharma, whose remarks on Prophet Mohammed led to nationwide protests and global condemnation.

Twitter challenges Centre's order to block certain accounts, URLs, tweets

Twitter challenges Centre's order to block certain accounts, URLs, tweets

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Senior advocate Arvind Datar, appearing for Twitter on Monday online, argued the company was following the rules laid out in the Information Technology Act.

Garland LPG cylinders, ring bells: Cong campaign against price rise

Garland LPG cylinders, ring bells: Cong campaign against price rise

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The Congresshas announced a three-phased campaign, "Mehngai-mukt Bharat Abhiyaan".

Petition against Modi's US visit collects 94,000 signatures

Petition against Modi's US visit collects 94,000 signatures

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Sikhs For Justice's petition demands cancellation of Prime Minister Modi's visit.

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the post-ChatGPT angst.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

After Mahinda's exit, Gotabaya talks to dissidents to end impasse

After Mahinda's exit, Gotabaya talks to dissidents to end impasse

Rediff.com11 May 2022

After nearly two days of political deadlock, the stakeholders are engaged in prolonged talks to try and appoint a successor to Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

No solution but to repeal agri laws: Cong on farmers' stir

No solution but to repeal agri laws: Cong on farmers' stir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Congress also stepped up the offensive against the government by launching an online campaign in support of the farmers' agitation, with party leader Rahul Gandhi accusing the government of betraying the farmers for benefitting their 'corporate friends'.

Blackout in Chandigarh as electricity employees go on strike

Blackout in Chandigarh as electricity employees go on strike

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Employees of the electricity department has launched a three-day strike in protest against privatisation.

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Has Apple's Roller-Coaster Ride In India Ended?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The new mantra was to align Apple's ambition with the government's, focusing on Modi's favourite themes of Make in India, employment generation and India as a high-tech export hub.

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Police had sought an extension of Zubair's custody by five days.

Udaipur murder: 2 more arrested for conspiracy

Udaipur murder: 2 more arrested for conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Tailor Kanhaiya Lal was killed on Tuesday afternoon by two cleaver-wielding men, Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad, who posted a grisly video of the crime online claiming responsibility for the 'beheading'.

Army notifies Agnipath recruitment, here are the details

Army notifies Agnipath recruitment, here are the details

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Army said 'Agniveers' would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army, which would be different from any other existing ranks.

Chinese toys popular in India seized in US for having dangerous chemicals

Chinese toys popular in India seized in US for having dangerous chemicals

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), ahead of the holiday shopping season, warned consumers to be extra diligent while shopping online for children's toys after the recent seizure of toys that were coated in unsafe levels of lead, cadmium and barium.

That's why CAA was necessary: Puri on Afghan crisis

That's why CAA was necessary: Puri on Afghan crisis

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

In a tweet on Sunday, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said, 'Recent developments in our volatile neighbourhood & the way Sikhs & Hindus are going through a harrowing time are precisely why it was necessary to enact the Citizenship Amendment Act.'

Russia welcomes India's 'independent' stand on Ukraine crisis

Russia welcomes India's 'independent' stand on Ukraine crisis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The Indian activities at the UN are fully reflecting the merit of our special and privileged strategic partnership'

Walmart may now be dragged to court over Flipkart buy

Walmart may now be dragged to court over Flipkart buy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

In two months, as many as 25 complaints have been sent to Enforcement Directorate, Competition Commission of India, Reserve Bank of India and income tax department, beside various state agencies, to thwart the deal.

NEP, 4-year undergrad programme gets DU's implementation approval

NEP, 4-year undergrad programme gets DU's implementation approval

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The implementation of the NEP and four-year undergraduate programme were approved by the Standing Committee on Academic Matters and the Academic Council last week.

NIA arrests 7th accused in Udaipur tailor murder case

NIA arrests 7th accused in Udaipur tailor murder case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The spokesperson said Farhad Mohammad Sheikh, alias Babla, was arrested on Saturday evening.

Mumbai's 'dirty dancing' victims start online stir

Mumbai's 'dirty dancing' victims start online stir

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Mumbai youth are not going to forget Saturday's raid at a lounge bar at a Western suburb, which saw 30 persons being booked and fined for 'indecent behaviour' in a hurry. The incident has caused outrage in the city, with some of the victims of the police action even setting up a Facebook page.

Mumbai's 'dirty dancing' victims start online stir

Mumbai's 'dirty dancing' victims start online stir

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Mumbai youth are not going to forget Saturday's raid at a lounge bar at a Western suburb, which saw 30 persons being booked and fined for 'indecent behaviour' in a hurry. The incident has caused outrage in the city, with some of the victims of the police action even setting up a Facebook page.

Main accused in Kanhaiya Lal's murder is a BJP member, alleges Cong

Main accused in Kanhaiya Lal's murder is a BJP member, alleges Cong

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

"The killer of Kanhaiya Lal, Riyaz Attari is a member of the BJP," Khera said in a tweet after the press conference.

Single judge refers 'hijab' row to Karnataka chief justice to decide on larger bench

Single judge refers 'hijab' row to Karnataka chief justice to decide on larger bench

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The single judge of the Karnataka high court hearing the case related to the 'hijab' ban in school-college campuses referred the matter to Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi on Wednesday with a view that the CJ may decide on constituting a larger bench to look into the case.

60% power supply restored in J-K: LG

60% power supply restored in J-K: LG

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The UT has been facing a widespread power shutdown Since Sunday owing to a deadlock between the Power Development Department (PDD) employees and the administration over the latter's bid to privatise electricity in the region.

Trade unions call for nationwide strike on Nov 26

Trade unions call for nationwide strike on Nov 26

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

While all indicators pointed to economy drastically slowing down due to lack of demand, the government continued to steer its policies in the name of 'ease of doing business', aggravating widespread impoverishment and deepening the crisis further, the unions alleged.

Kerala Muslim scholar draws flack for remark against inviting girl on dais

Kerala Muslim scholar draws flack for remark against inviting girl on dais

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The incident occurred during the inauguration of a 'madrassa' building in the district, where students were felicitated recently.

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.