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Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

"The question of entering into Delhi is a law and order matter and will be determined by the police," the bench said.

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

They alleged that the police probing the case was trying to sabotage the investigation.

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

It is in circumstances like this that the Constitution becomes extremely important. It reminds us that we have a commitment towards higher human values to fulfil, a path to get back to, suggests Shyam G Menon.Else, we risk being rudderless in an ocean of money and majoritarianism, suggests Shyam G Menon.

Mali community's quota stir on Day 3 in Raj, internet remains suspended

Mali community's quota stir on Day 3 in Raj, internet remains suspended

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

President of Phule Aarakshan Sangarsh Samiti CP Saini said if the state government fails to fulfil their demands, they will block the Jaipur-Delhi highway.

Chandrachud completes a year of landmark verdicts as CJI

Chandrachud completes a year of landmark verdicts as CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Besides launching initiatives for technological, administrative and infrastructural improvement, Chandrachud, like his illustrious father Y V Chandrachud, who was the Chief Justice of India for the longest time from February 22, 1978 to July 11, 1985, kept delivering significant verdicts in the last one year.

Defiant Blatter regrets not reforming FIFA

Defiant Blatter regrets not reforming FIFA

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter acknowledged on Friday that he failed to reform the scandal-ridden world soccer organisation but asserted he was not responsible for corruption in its regional organisations.

'This Is A Judgment For The Ages'

'This Is A Judgment For The Ages'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'The Supreme Court has now demonstrated its capacity to right its own wrongs, and to place the rule of law above all else.'

FIFA approves reform package, shelves World Cup expansion

FIFA approves reform package, shelves World Cup expansion

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

FIFA's executive committee approved a package of planned reforms on Thursday aimed at cleaning up soccer's scandal-plagued world governing body, proposing integrity checks and term limits for senior officials and a new separation of policy and management positions.

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

'High time we bring back paper ballots'

'High time we bring back paper ballots'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'How come the BJP won even in the Muslim belt? I am 100% sure that the BJP would not win in the Muslim belt.'

Test for reform zeal of Modi in make-or-break budget

Test for reform zeal of Modi in make-or-break budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Modi's government sees itself in a sweet spot with spare cash.

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Police officers should be selected on merit and not on the basis of who is close to the political party in power.'

DMK's Stalin writes to Kamala Harris in Tamil, wishes her more laurels

DMK's Stalin writes to Kamala Harris in Tamil, wishes her more laurels

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Wishing and greeting her with 'Vanakkam,' Stalin said it was a matter of pride for the state's people that America's first woman vice president-elect has a link to Tamil Nadu as her mother hailed from the state.

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The Bills (Bharatiya Saksha, Bharatiya Nagarik Sanhita and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) are arbitrary, opaque and ambiguous and structurally quite violent.'

Haryana police finds no proof of 'plot to kill' farmer leaders

Haryana police finds no proof of 'plot to kill' farmer leaders

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

A day after protesting farmer leaders paraded a youth who claimed a plot to disrupt their January 26 tractor rally, the Haryana police on Saturday said it had found no proof to support the allegations during its probe. It said the youth had claimed that he 'cooked up' the conspiracy story under fear after some volunteers at a protest site caught him and accused him of eve teasing.

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'It is not his doing, but Rahul Gandhi is forced by circumstances.' 'In taking political decisions, everything has to get his clearance.'

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'We never forget. We continue our work ... We work to build an equal world for George, for his children, and for all the other victims of racism.'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

Maha minister seeks release of those held over ink attack

Maha minister seeks release of those held over ink attack

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The police probing the ink attack on Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil in Pimpri Chinchwad city will summon a television journalist again in connection with the case, a top officer said on Monday.

Online filing of FIR soon, Chidambaram tells Rajya Sabha

Online filing of FIR soon, Chidambaram tells Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Come 2013, an FIR can be filed at the click of a mouse. "Online registration of First Information Report will be possible" once server and network is established by the year end or early next year, Home Minister P Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Singh was under investigation by the federal agency as part of the case lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against an educational trust run by his wife and former legislator Kanta Andotra, they said.

Ex-Kerala home minister: 'Today, police are anti-Ayyappa'

Ex-Kerala home minister: 'Today, police are anti-Ayyappa'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

''This chief minister is so obstinate that he is ready to use the police to attain his goal.' 'Had he been more mature rather than obstinate, Kerala would not have reached a boiling point.'

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Loss of faith in the fairness of the system and the perception that one cannot expect justice are the first few steps to the slippery slope of anarchy,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

11 dead, many suffer heatstroke at Amit Shah event

11 dead, many suffer heatstroke at Amit Shah event

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday that at least 7-8 people died due to sunlight exposure during 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award event in Navi Mumbai.

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Singh said his priority would be ensuring unbiased policing.

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Protest is a tool in hands of civil society like strike a weapon of workers: SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

A bench of justices S Abdul Nazeer and V Ramasubramanian said the Kerala Police Act was the successor legislation of certain police enactments of the colonial era which aimed at scuttling the democratic aspirations of the indigenous population.

Modi, Mamata, Akhilesh among CMs to skip Centre's meet

Modi, Mamata, Akhilesh among CMs to skip Centre's meet

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The chief ministers' conference on Monday is likely to be a dull affair with most of the non-Congress state leaders giving it a miss. So far only six chief ministers, all from Congress, have given their commitment to attend the meeting, official sources said.

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen. She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most challenging scenes, applauds Divya Nair.

CMs' meet to discuss Naxal violence, Pak terror, JK

CMs' meet to discuss Naxal violence, Pak terror, JK

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Strengthening of counter terror capabilities and the intelligence apparatus, Maoist violence, police reforms and capacity building will be high on the agenda at the chief ministers' conference on internal security, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi on Monday. The day-long conference will also deliberate on how India is being affected due to its troubled neighbourhood and its obvious consequences in the country like cross-border terrorism.

Live Chat! Discuss Satyamev Jayate, Season 2

Live Chat! Discuss Satyamev Jayate, Season 2

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Join the heated debate about the second season of the show that aims to awaken the conscience of the nation.

What to expect from amendment to rape law in 2013

What to expect from amendment to rape law in 2013

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has sought suggestions from political parties to give more teeth to the existing laws on rape. However sources point out that along with enhancing rape laws there is a proposal to better the police reforms. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Govt to push insurance sector reforms despite opposition

Govt to push insurance sector reforms despite opposition

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Govt is keen to push reforms in the insurance sector.

16 yrs consent age for sex existed in IPC in 1860: Shinde

16 yrs consent age for sex existed in IPC in 1860: Shinde

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday cited the 153-year-old Indian Penal Code to defend his proposal for lowering the consent age for sex to 16 years, days after the anti-rape Bill passed by Parliament retained the age at 18.

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The all-party meeting aimed at reconciliation and conferring full powers to Sri Lanka's provincial councils will be reconvened in a month after initial deliberations on Wednesday failed to yield any agreements, party officials said on Thursday.

20 still hospitalised after sunstroke at Maha award function

20 still hospitalised after sunstroke at Maha award function

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Lakhs of people had come for the event held on a 306-acre ground in Kharghar. The nearest weather station to the spot had recorded a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

Wrestlers to take their fight for justice from streets to court

Wrestlers to take their fight for justice from streets to court

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

A few minutes after posting the statement, Vinesh and Sakshi tweeted that they are taking a break from social media for a few days.

Sonam Wangchuk on 5-day hunger strike, alleges house arrest

Sonam Wangchuk on 5-day hunger strike, alleges house arrest

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Ladakh-based innovator had announced a five-day long hunger strike at 18,380 feet high Khardung La from January 26 to invite attention of the BJP-led Centre to the demands of the people of Ladakh.

DMK is dengue-malaria-mosquito, should be eradicated, says TN BJP

DMK is dengue-malaria-mosquito, should be eradicated, says TN BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Stoutly defending Sanatan Dharma, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Thursday dubbed the ruling DMK a casteist party that must be decimated, and questioned its track record on Dalit empowerment.

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The five men approached the high court challenging their conviction and sentence.

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The prowess with which they executed the shootings unmistakably bear the imprint of someone who has had professional training.'