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Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Haryana gang rape: 1 of 3 prime accused held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The victim's family had alleged that police had failed to take prompt action on their complaint and delayed action by citing jurisdiction issue between police units of Rewari and Mahendergarh districts.

Shoe thrown at Punjab minister inside assembly by Congress lawmaker

Shoe thrown at Punjab minister inside assembly by Congress lawmaker

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The shoe flung from the opposition benches fell just short of where Majithia was seated. Protesting Congress MLAs also threw documents including pages from some CAG reports at the speaker, who had to be protected by House staff.

Uttarakhand CM Khanduri wins trust vote

Uttarakhand CM Khanduri wins trust vote

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Uttarakhand Chief Minister B C Khanduri won the trust vote in the state Assembly on Wednesday.

NPF, Cong win Nagaland bypolls

NPF, Cong win Nagaland bypolls

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

The bypolls to the two seats were necessitated following demise of Bharatiya Janata Party legislators Hokishe Sema and Lakiumong.

Cong, BJP share honours in LS bypolls in MP

Cong, BJP share honours in LS bypolls in MP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2007

The annoucement of Sidhi result was preceded by an hour-long drama when BJP alleged vogus voting in four polling booths in Churhat area and asked the Returning Officer to order fresh polling in Bhopal.

'Kissing' Pakistani soil will prove 'costly': Sena to Modi

'Kissing' Pakistani soil will prove 'costly': Sena to Modi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

"Kissing" Pakistani soil "soaked" in Indian blood will prove "costly", Shiv Sena said as it reminded PM Modi that trying to get "too close" to that country led to the BJP's decline.

Left retains two seats in W Bengal bypolls

Left retains two seats in W Bengal bypolls

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The bypolls for four seats were conducted on September 16.

No Onam during duty hours: Kerala government's diktat to state-run offices

No Onam during duty hours: Kerala government's diktat to state-run offices

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The government order, issued in this regard last evening, made it clear that the festivities should not be conducted during office hours.

Transgender scripts history, wins Raigarh mayoral election

Transgender scripts history, wins Raigarh mayoral election

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

A transgender on Sunday scripted history by winning the mayor's election in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh municipal corporation, defeating his nearest rival from Bharatiya Janata Party.

Launching Congress campaign, Sonia woos Mumbai

Launching Congress campaign, Sonia woos Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

'The city holds a special place for me as my late husband was born here'.

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Bindu from Malappuram and Durga of Kozhikode were trying hard to become part of history by trying to enter the shrine under heavy police protection.

Clicked selfies seeing water trench in dried-up river: Pankaja

Clicked selfies seeing water trench in dried-up river: Pankaja

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Undeterred by the attack, Munde said it was out of 'contentment' of seeing water in the trench due to the desliting work that she took selfies.

Mizoram: Peace in peril

Mizoram: Peace in peril

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

David Buhril on the perils that face a 'peaceful' Mizoram.

198 crorepatis in fray for first phase of Gujarat polls

198 crorepatis in fray for first phase of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has given tickets to 76 'crorepati' candidates, the opposition Congress has fielded 60 such nominees. They are followed by seven from the Nationalist Congress Party, six from the Aam Aadmi Party and two from the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Kopardi rape and murder case: 3 men get death sentence

Kopardi rape and murder case: 3 men get death sentence

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The victim, who belonged to the Maratha community, was found murdered after being raped on July 13, 2016 at Kopardi village in Ahmednagar district.

Speaker-Oppn stand-off in MP assembly

Speaker-Oppn stand-off in MP assembly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

The stand-off between Speaker Ishwardas Rohani and the opposition Congress saw both sides flaunting rule books in support of their stand.

Bengal to cut oil taxes if...

Bengal to cut oil taxes if...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

West Bengal government said on Wednesday it would consider reduction in taxes on petrol and diesel only if the Centre reduced excise duty on these products.

Rafale verdict: Centre files application to correct factual error

Rafale verdict: Centre files application to correct factual error

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The issue of CAG and PAC was mentioned in paragraph 25 of the judgment of the top court which had held that there were no irregularities in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France.

10% quota in govt jobs applicable from Feb 1: Centre

10% quota in govt jobs applicable from Feb 1: Centre

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill on providing 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education to the general category poor was passed by Parliament on January 9.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Gujarat appeals to Hindi-speaking migrants to return; says 431 held for attacks

Gujarat appeals to Hindi-speaking migrants to return; says 431 held for attacks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Claiming that no untoward incident had taken place during the last 48 hours, Rupani said the situation has been brought under control by police.

Cabinet drops 1% additional tax from GST Bill

Cabinet drops 1% additional tax from GST Bill

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

By doing away with the 1 per cent inter-state tax over and above the GST rate, the government has met one of the three key demands over which Opposition Congress has been blocking the Bill in the Upper House

Suspect in Kavita disappearence surrenders

Suspect in Kavita disappearence surrenders

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

State Congress chief Salman Khursheed told reporters in Lucknow, "An impartial investigation is possible only if a CBI inquiry is ordered," and also demanded immediate dismissal of the ministers concerned.

Gujarat: Cong MLAs' suspension revoked

Gujarat: Cong MLAs' suspension revoked

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

The legislators were suspended for their 'unruly' behaviour.

Inside BJP's 1.70 lakh sq ft newly-inaugurated head office

Inside BJP's 1.70 lakh sq ft newly-inaugurated head office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The new party office is located at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg and will make the BJP the first major national party to shift its office outside Lutyens' Bungalow Zone.

Second term for President Kalam?

Second term for President Kalam?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Do you think President Kalam should get a second stint?

French govt did not contradict Hollande in denial

French govt did not contradict Hollande in denial

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

French observers point out that Paris had no choice but to issue a denial given the importance of India's Rafale purchase for France's aerospace industry.

Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJP youth wing, ABVP

Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJP youth wing, ABVP

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

He was allegedly attacked for his 'anti-Hindu' stance.

We're not part of any agenda, say two women who entered Sabarimala

We're not part of any agenda, say two women who entered Sabarimala

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Bindu and Kanakadurga, who broke centuries-old tradition by entering the holy shrine, said there were no objections from the devotees and called those who were protesting riot-mongers.

First phase of Chhattisgarh polls ends with 60-70% turnout

First phase of Chhattisgarh polls ends with 60-70% turnout

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Dantewada recorded lowest turnout with 49 per cent voting.

Kerala: Probe ordered into custodial deaths

Kerala: Probe ordered into custodial deaths

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

The probe will cover deaths that have occured in the three months of the LDF being in power.

BJP MLA's war against love jihad: Don't allow non-Hindus at garba venues

BJP MLA's war against love jihad: Don't allow non-Hindus at garba venues

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Amid a raging debate over 'love jihad', a Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party MLA has asked organisers of forthcoming Navratri festival to disallow entry of non-Hindu youths in pandals where 'garba' or devotional dance is performed in the praise of goddess Durga.

MP cops accused of beating protesting farmers, probe ordered

MP cops accused of beating protesting farmers, probe ordered

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The Congress also accused the Madhya Pradesh government of suppressing the voice of farmers.

Tripura remains Communists' saving grace

Tripura remains Communists' saving grace

Rediff.com17 May 2014

The 'NaMo wave' failed to influence voters in Tripura, which remained a Communist bastion with the Left Front retaining both the Lok Sabha seats with record margins and a vote share of 64.0 per cent.

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

MP govt notification on Gita in schools withdrawn: Chouhan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Amid a raging controversy over the introduction of lessons from the Bhagawad Gita in school textbooks, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today his government has withdrawn the notification issued in this regard.

Parliament approves law to overturn collegium system

Parliament approves law to overturn collegium system

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Notwithstanding reservations of judiciary, Parliament on Thursday took cleared two bills providing for a new mechanism for appointment of judges to higher judiciary by scrapping the collegium system that had come under attack from political parties and others.

Bedlam in Guj assembly: 2 MLAs suspended; minister hurt

Bedlam in Guj assembly: 2 MLAs suspended; minister hurt

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Assembly Speaker Ramanlal Vora suspended Congress MLAs Paresh Dhanani and Baldevji Thakor on the charges of trying to attack BJP MLAs and two ministers -- Vallabh Kakadiya and Nirmala Wadhwani.

BJP may push for control of cash-rich BMC, Congress licks its wounds

BJP may push for control of cash-rich BMC, Congress licks its wounds

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

As the fierce contest between estranged saffron allies Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party to win the BMC continued, Maharashtra BJP president Raosaheb Danve Thursday said his party may be able to rule the cash-rich body with the support of some independents.

Why a man carried my slippers, explains Pankaja Munde

Why a man carried my slippers, explains Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'Did the media see the problems I had to endure while walking barefeet?'

FIR registered against MP Governor in MPPEB scam

FIR registered against MP Governor in MPPEB scam

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav, the Special Task Force probing the MPPEB scam, on Tuesday registered an FIR against him.