News for 'privilege'

Setback to Cong as party MLA from Kamal Nath's home turf joins BJP

Setback to Cong as party MLA from Kamal Nath's home turf joins BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Congress' strength in the 230-member MP assembly came down to 65 after Shah's exit.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

LoC violence: Yashwant moves privilege notice against Antony

LoC violence: Yashwant moves privilege notice against Antony

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sihna on Wednesday moved a breach of privilege notice against Defence Minister A K Antony, accusing him of misleading Parliament on the killing of five Indian jawans along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

Patna Shuklla Review: Raveena's Lacklustre Legal Eagle

Patna Shuklla Review: Raveena's Lacklustre Legal Eagle

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Patna Shuklla's dull drama struggles to leave any impact, sighs Sukanya Verma.

We will deal with it: HC raps Maha for denying benefits to martyr's wife

We will deal with it: HC raps Maha for denying benefits to martyr's wife

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwalla said it was "not happy " and "surprised" with the government's stand despite orders passed by the court asking the chief minister to consider the matter as a "special case".

South Africa opener Elgar to retire after India Tests

South Africa opener Elgar to retire after India Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

South Africa meet India in Centurion in the opening Test starting on December 26 before moving to Cape Town for the second match from January 3.

Despite Losing Murugan Becomes Minister

Despite Losing Murugan Becomes Minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

FHe is the only one among 17 ministers from the outgoing council of ministers who lost the Lok Sabha polls to be reappointed minister.

Privilege notice against Maharashtra DGP dismissed

Privilege notice against Maharashtra DGP dismissed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The BJP had filed the notice last week.

Kohli on what is 'special' about playing against Pakistan!

Kohli on what is 'special' about playing against Pakistan!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli described how the 'energy' inside the MCG stadium inspired him to the match-winning knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup last year.

Natwar's privilege motion against PM rejected

Natwar's privilege motion against PM rejected

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Natwar's privilege motion against PM rejected

And The Best Fielder Medal Goes To...

And The Best Fielder Medal Goes To...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

K L Rahul has now won the accolade twice.

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The threshold for a heat wave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly regions, and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 notches.

'Govt wants to take away women's fundamental right'

'Govt wants to take away women's fundamental right'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'The government wants to ban surrogacy and take away women's fundamental right to do what she wants with her body.'

Ricky Ponting reveals son's secret IPL ritual

Ricky Ponting reveals son's secret IPL ritual

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Ricky Ponting opens up on his son's love for the sport

Meet The Youngest Dalit Lady Candidate

Meet The Youngest Dalit Lady Candidate

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'If people don't see you, they might be hesitant, but once they see you, they are confident that this is the person they will vote for,' says political debutant Shambhavi Choudhury, 25, alumnus of the Lady Sriram College and the Delhi School of Economics.

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Chopra to begin season with Doha Diamond League on May 10, Jena also to compete for his DL debut

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'It has been unforgettable, and I can only say 'thank you'. It has been an incredible journey. It's very difficult, but life and my body have been sending signals to me for a long time.'

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Big Girls Don't Cry is too solemn to be fun and too timid to be truly bold, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become Pakistan's first lady

Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In a historic decision, Pakistan President Asif Zardari has decided to formally recognise his 31-year-old daughter Aseefa Bhutto as the First Lady of the country, according to a media report.

Raakhee Set For Grand Comeback!

Raakhee Set For Grand Comeback!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

'I was always a reluctant actress. I still am.'

SEE: Rachin Ravindra's CSK Debut Sparks Excitement!

SEE: Rachin Ravindra's CSK Debut Sparks Excitement!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Rachin Ravindra was thrilled after being bought by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs 1.80 crore

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The film's focus lies in humanising a larger-than-life star and breaking down his celebrity, aimed at a simplistic takedown of the 'superstar' myth, observes Arjun Menon.

Govt for making bribery of lawmakers punishable, SC told, but...

Govt for making bribery of lawmakers punishable, SC told, but...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Bribery can never be a subject matter of immunity and parliamentary privilege is not meant to place a lawmaker above the law, the Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court which reserved its verdict on reconsideration of its judgment of 1998 when it held that MPs and MLAs enjoy immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or cast a vote in legislature.

Rajya Sabha Chairman orders probe into conduct of 12 Oppn MPs

Rajya Sabha Chairman orders probe into conduct of 12 Oppn MPs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

According to a Rajya Sabha bulletin, nine of the MPs are from the Congress and three from the AAP.

SP to move breach of privilege against BJP MPs

SP to move breach of privilege against BJP MPs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Angered by the charges that it was behind the 'cash for votes' scam, Samajwadi Party on Wednesday said it will be moving a breach of privilege against the three Bharatiya Janata Party MPs who made the charge. SP leader Mohan Singh told reporters that he has informed Speaker Somnath Chatterjee that his party would be giving a privilege notice against the BJP MPs for tarnishing the image of Parliament.

Women Of My Billion Review: Honest And Hopeful

Women Of My Billion Review: Honest And Hopeful

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is still able to say, 'My India is not beyond repair', observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ambanis Host IOC Chief At Antilia

Ambanis Host IOC Chief At Antilia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Nita Ambani welcomed Thomas Bach to her home in a traditional Indian way.

Pvt airlines told to give special privileges to MPs

Pvt airlines told to give special privileges to MPs

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Protocol to accord such services to MPs have been in existence for over three years now.

CPI-M, BJP move privilege motion against Ronen Sen

CPI-M, BJP move privilege motion against Ronen Sen

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Tuesday moved privilege motions in both Houses of Parliament against Indian Ambassador to the US Ronen Sen for his reported "unwarranted" and "derogatory" comments on Parliamentarians.

AAP's Raghav Chadha changes X bio after RS suspension. It says...

AAP's Raghav Chadha changes X bio after RS suspension. It says...

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

His suspension on Friday followed a motion moved by Leader of the House Piyush Goyal who sought action against the AAP leader for including names of some members of the Upper House without their consent in a proposed select committee for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

Denied HC relief on arrest, Kejriwal to move SC

Denied HC relief on arrest, Kejriwal to move SC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Failing to get any reprieve from the Delhi high court, the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will move the Supreme Court soon against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and maintained the excise policy case was the 'biggest political conspiracy of the country' to finish the party.

What Life Is All About For Alaya

What Life Is All About For Alaya

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Sanjana promotes Kadak Singh... Parineeti shares throwback picture... Erica enjoys a view...

NC MLAs move privilege motion against former army chief

NC MLAs move privilege motion against former army chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Ruling National Conference members of legislative assembly on Monday moved a privilege motion in Jammu and Kashmir assembly against former army chief V K Singh for making allegations that money was paid to politicians in the state for getting certain jobs done.

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

No vaccination privileges for Tokyo Games athletes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Decision on spectators by March, says Tokyo Olympics OC.

MPs claim names included in RS panel on Delhi services bill without consent

MPs claim names included in RS panel on Delhi services bill without consent

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh on Monday announced a probe into the complaints of at least four MPs that their names were included in a proposed select committee of the house for the Delhi services bill without their consent.

Homosexuality 'not elitist': CJI disagrees with Centre

Homosexuality 'not elitist': CJI disagrees with Centre

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Disagreeing with the Centre's submission that the petitions seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage reflected an 'urban elitist' view, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Tuesday queerness is not urban or elite, or restricted to upper classes and privileged communities.

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

'Save Democracy': INDIA bloc protests against MPs' suspension

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

INDIA bloc leaders will protest at Jantar Mantar Friday against suspension of MPs and nationwide protests will also be held in all district headquarters against the government's "immoral and illegal" behaviour of this government, the Leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha said.

Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea not maintainable: LS secretariat to SC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

It referred to Article 105 of the Constitution which deals with powers, privileges etc, of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof.

US move to cut trade privileges is shocking: Bangladesh

US move to cut trade privileges is shocking: Bangladesh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Bangladesh on Friday termed as "harsh" and "shocking" a decision by the US to scrap its trade privileges for poor working conditions in factories, saying it has taken concrete measures to improve workers' safety and rights.