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NaMo TV is not a Hindi news channel, clarifies Tata Sky

NaMo TV is not a Hindi news channel, clarifies Tata Sky

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Initially, Tata Sky had stated that the channel had been added to all subscribers account "as a launch offer."

We have the numbers to form govt: Shiv Sena

We have the numbers to form govt: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Reiterating the Shiv Sena's demand for sharing the chief minister's post, Raut said the state's CM will be from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party only.

Assam CM: No one involved in violence will be spared

Assam CM: No one involved in violence will be spared

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Sonowal called violence a political conspiracy and asserted that he was committed to protecting the rights of the indigenous people.

Parties cannot seek votes in the name of Lord Ayyappa: CEO

Parties cannot seek votes in the name of Lord Ayyappa: CEO

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Meena said political parties should be responsible enough to decide to what extent they should use the Sabarimala issue during the campaign.

Karnataka power struggle: Top developments from SC

Karnataka power struggle: Top developments from SC

Rediff.com18 May 2018

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court resumed hearing Opposition Congress party's petition challenging Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala's decision to invite BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa to form a government in Karnataka after elections in the state threw up a hung house. Here are the top developments that took place in the apex court.

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Maharashtra gears up for polls on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The state has total 8,98,39,600 voters, including 1,06,76,013 in the age group of 18 to 25 years. A total of 6.5 lakh polling personnel have been deployed at 96,661 polling booths across the state.

Sena stages walkout before voting on CAB

Sena stages walkout before voting on CAB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The party had supported CAB in Lok Sabha. Sena MP said the govt did not give satisfactory answers to the concerns raised by the party.

After meeting Shah, dissident Manipur MLAs withdraw resignations

After meeting Shah, dissident Manipur MLAs withdraw resignations

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The four MLAs, accompanied by Sangma and BJP's trouble-shooter and Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited the Raj Bhavan in the afternoon to submit letter of support to the BJP-led government.

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the other prominent faces for the ruling BJP who tasted defeat in the elections was its state president Subhash Barala.

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Catch all the debates from the Upper and Lower House of Parliament.

NIA to probe Kerala gold smuggling case

NIA to probe Kerala gold smuggling case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The gold, weighing over 30 kg, was seized from the "diplomatic baggage" that had landed by air cargo at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport recently from the Gulf.

CBI makes first arrest in Narada case, IPS officer held

CBI makes first arrest in Narada case, IPS officer held

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Mirza was produced before a special CBI court in Kolkata, which remanded him in the central probe agency's custody till September 30.

RBI likely to go for 35 bps rate cut: Report

RBI likely to go for 35 bps rate cut: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Foreign brokerage Bank of America Merrill Lynch said they expect the headline inflation to rise to 3.3 per cent in May, but added that it is within the 2-6 per cent range which the government has set for the RBI.

Rajasthan govt tables controversial bill amid Oppn protest

Rajasthan govt tables controversial bill amid Oppn protest

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A writ petition, challenging the ordinance was filed in the Rajasthan high court.

Kerala Guv rejects govt's explanation on anti-CAA suit

Kerala Guv rejects govt's explanation on anti-CAA suit

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

"No explanation can satisfy me," the Governor told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday evening, a day after making it clear that he would not remain a 'mute spectator' as he sought a report from the Pinarayi Vijayan government.

Activists, Opposition leaders hail SC order on Aarey

Activists, Opposition leaders hail SC order on Aarey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Activists and leaders of the opposition -- Congress and Nationalist Congress Party on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's order restraining authorities from cutting anymore trees in Aarey Colony in Mumbai to make way for a Metro car shed.

Karnataka crisis rocks Parliament for 2nd day

Karnataka crisis rocks Parliament for 2nd day

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

"Horse trading band karo (Stop horse trading of MLAs)," Congress members shouted from the well.

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Superintendent of Police Malla Reddy said Koneru Krishna, brother of TRS MLA Koneru Kannappa, has been arrested and booked under various sections of the IPC.

MP passes bill awarding death sentence for rape of girls 12 years and below

MP passes bill awarding death sentence for rape of girls 12 years and below

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

With the passage of the bill, Madhya Pradesh becomes the first state in the country where those convicted of such rapes will face the gallows.

Sena seeks written assurance from BJP on power sharing

Sena seeks written assurance from BJP on power sharing

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

"We want to see Aaditya Thackeray as the next chief minister. But Uddhav ji will take the final decision," said Pratap Sarnaik, MLA from neighbouring Thane city.

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a vociferous attack on the Centre over its handling of the farmers' agitation, callings its dialogues with the protestors 'monologues', even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party defended the new laws asserting that its government is committed to the welfare of peasants and increase their incomes.

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

If the process becomes completely online, there will be no intervention from a state government at any level.

CAA has no provision to take away citizenship: Shah

CAA has no provision to take away citizenship: Shah

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

I challenge Rahul Baba that let me know if there is even a single line in the act regarding the withdrawal of anyone's citizenship, said Shah.

Congress, BJP members come to blows in Guj assembly

Congress, BJP members come to blows in Guj assembly

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Following the incident, a Congress MLA was suspended for the entire budget session of the assembly.

BJP wins Jasdan bypoll; reaches three-figure mark in Gujarat assembly

BJP wins Jasdan bypoll; reaches three-figure mark in Gujarat assembly

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

BJP candidate and minister Kunvarji Bavaliya defeated his nearest rival Congress nominee Avsar Nakiya by a margin of 19,979 votes, officials said.

Rajasthan polls: The caste factor

Rajasthan polls: The caste factor

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The two parties have fielded 33 candidates each belonging to the Jat community for the December 7 polls.

Ailing Parrikar presents Goa budget, says high on josh, fully in hosh

Ailing Parrikar presents Goa budget, says high on josh, fully in hosh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Parrikar, who is suffering from pancreatic ailment, presented a revenue surplus state budget sitting on his chair in the state assembly, with a tube inserted through his nose.

4 days on and Lok Sabha fails to carry out any business

4 days on and Lok Sabha fails to carry out any business

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Members from parties, including National Democratic Alliance partner Telugu Desam Party, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Trinamool Congress, continued their protests on various issues.

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

In a recent awards event, industrialist Rahul Bajaj said that India Inc was afraid of criticising the Narendra Modi government, The comment drew flak from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam who said spreading one's own impression "can hurt national interest".

Resign and face fresh election: AGP tells Sonowal

Resign and face fresh election: AGP tells Sonowal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Accusing the BJP of adopting an anti-Assam policy, Mahanta said, "Let the BJP form a new government alone. We will welcome that".

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Crucial bypoll results today, to decide fate of Shivraj govt

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The counting will begin at 8 am, and as per the Election Commission's COVID-19 guidelines, a candidate, his poll agent and counting agent can remain present in the counting hall, officials said, adding various measures have been taken to ensure social distancing and avoid crowding.

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

Insurance stocks gain on FDI hike

Insurance stocks gain on FDI hike

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Insurance stocks gain after parliament passes bill to hike FII limit.

Bengal passes law against mob assault, lynching

Bengal passes law against mob assault, lynching

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her government had to pass a legislation against such crimes as the Centre was unwilling to take the initiative.

UDF disrupts Kerala assembly for 6th day, proceedings adjourned in 32 minutes

UDF disrupts Kerala assembly for 6th day, proceedings adjourned in 32 minutes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The hill shrine had been witnessing protests by devotees and right wing groups against the government's decision to implement the September 28 Supreme Court verdict, permitting women of all age groups to offer prayers at the temple.

Protests grow against Sabarimala verdict, review plea filed in SC

Protests grow against Sabarimala verdict, review plea filed in SC

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

CM Pinnarayi Vijayan said 'deliberate' efforts were being made to destroy the state's unity and secular fabric.

Lok Sabha passes farm bills amid protests by Oppn, SAD

Lok Sabha passes farm bills amid protests by Oppn, SAD

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Another bill related to the farm sector, the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, was passed on Tuesday.

Cong, NCP deny backing Shiv Sena to keep BJP out

Cong, NCP deny backing Shiv Sena to keep BJP out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

NCP chief Sharad Pawar also ruled out any alliance with the Sena.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The 'Mama' who held sway in MP for 15 years

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: The 'Mama' who held sway in MP for 15 years

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

During his 15-year-tenure in the office, Chouhan transformed himself from being a shy, simple and vulnerable politician to a wily leader with mass appeal.

Lok Sabha sees animated debate over riots

Lok Sabha sees animated debate over riots

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition Congress on Wednesday clashed in Lok Sabha over communal riots in the country with both parties accusing each other of pursuing a divisive agenda and questioning secular credentials.