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SC to hear on Tuesday Manipur's plea against internet restoration

SC to hear on Tuesday Manipur's plea against internet restoration

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The bench said since a batch of pleas on Manipur violence was listed for hearing during the day, it may consider his request then.

Padmavati protest turns deadly: Body found hanging at Jaipur fort

Padmavati protest turns deadly: Body found hanging at Jaipur fort

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

President of Rajput Karni Sena, Mahipal Singh Makrana, said the messages on the stones were written to provoke the outfit.

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

North Korean orchestra serenades South Koreans amid protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The Samjiyon Band's performance comes a day before South Korea opens its first Winter Olympics, amid a thaw in ties with North Korea highlighted by the first visit by its leader Kim Jong Un's sister, who is set to arrive on Friday.

Tamil Nadu govt bans movie 'Dam 999'

Tamil Nadu govt bans movie 'Dam 999'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Tamil Nadu government on Thursday banned Dam 999 with immediate effect after the movie faced a storm of protests from various political parties which claim the controversial film is based on the Mullaperiyar dam, over which the state is locked in an escalating row with Kerala.

BJP, Congress keep hijab issue out of Karnataka poll campaign

BJP, Congress keep hijab issue out of Karnataka poll campaign

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The controversial issue of Muslim girls wearing 'hijab' in educational institutions, which had hit national headlines last year with a government pre-university college in Udupi banning it inside classrooms, does not appear to be a serious campaign issue for the May 10 elections to the Karnataka assembly.

In Gujarat, Rajputs hold massive protest against 'Padmavati'

In Gujarat, Rajputs hold massive protest against 'Padmavati'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

While over one lakh members of the community converged at a massive gathering at Gandhinagar, thousands took part in the protest march in Surat to raise their demand of staying the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed Bollywood film 'Padmavati'.

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The ban will be in place for a month or till further orders, whichever is earlier, said an order issued by Principal Secretary Home R K Goyal.

PM is afraid because crores...: Cong on Dorsey's claim

PM is afraid because crores...: Cong on Dorsey's claim

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Centre has rubbished the charges, saying Dorsey's Twitter regime had a problem accepting the sovereignty of Indian law.

2 pro-hijab petitioners not allowed to write exam

2 pro-hijab petitioners not allowed to write exam

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The girls insisted that they should be allowed to write the exam wearing hijab but the college authorities citing the High Court order denied them entry.

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder.

Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal; Jallikattu ban plays spoilsport

Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal; Jallikattu ban plays spoilsport

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The harvest festival of Pongal was celebrated across Tamil Nadu on Friday, though the festivity was low key in southern districts, including Madurai, following the Supreme Court ban on the bull taming sport of Jallikattu.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

America opposes ban on burqa, Europe supports it

America opposes ban on burqa, Europe supports it

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

An overwhelming number of people in European countries want a ban on the burqa, according to a recent survey. Interestingly, the survey found that most Americans opposed such a ban.

'Govt wants to control what people read, think'

'Govt wants to control what people read, think'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'The government is trying to give a message that we as political bosses have discretion of deciding what people will read and what people will not read.'

BJP leader 'glorified sati', says Oppn; ruckus in Parliament

BJP leader 'glorified sati', says Oppn; ruckus in Parliament

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Joshi, however, clarified that he did not support the banned practice and that his remarks were on the tradition of 'Jauhar'.

PICS: Houseboat owners stage floating protest in Srinagar

PICS: Houseboat owners stage floating protest in Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Houseboat owners in summer capital Srinagar on Monday staged a floating protest in river Jhelum against the government decision disallowing repair of the damaged houseboats parked at the Dal Lake, the Nagin Lake and the Jhelum River. Mukhtar Ahmed reports

MoSha Have Left Nothing To Chance

MoSha Have Left Nothing To Chance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The five-state assembly elections are seen as a now-or-never, no-holds battle for the Congress, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kerala ex-minister to be booked for assaulting 2 YC workers inside flight

Kerala ex-minister to be booked for assaulting 2 YC workers inside flight

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

One of the lawyers representing the two Youth Congress workers confirmed that the court of judicial first class magistrate in Thiruvananthapuram directed the Valiyathura police to register an FIR.

Players should stage sit-down protests against racism: Capello

Players should stage sit-down protests against racism: Capello

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team would walk off the pitch if there was a repeat, leading to a debate as to whether teams should take the law into their own hands.

Sitaram Yechury compares Sabarimala protests to Babri demolition

Sitaram Yechury compares Sabarimala protests to Babri demolition

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Why not triple talaq line to Sabarimala, Yechury asks Centre

Uniform civil code is nothing but a deliberate attempt to...: Jamiat

Uniform civil code is nothing but a deliberate attempt to...: Jamiat

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Tthe Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind said it opposes the UCC as it is "totally against the religious freedom and fundamental rights guaranteed to the citizens in Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution."

The common thread running through TN protests

The common thread running through TN protests

Rediff.com28 May 2018

In the circumstances, an independent probe alone would establish the truth, starting from Koodangulam. It is more so in the case of Marina violence, which may even at this late hour hold a candle to the events and developments in Thoothukudi, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Manipur cuts security for ministers, MLAs; to beef up farmers

Manipur cuts security for ministers, MLAs; to beef up farmers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The development came two days after Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that a decision has been taken to provide security to the farmers who will start the cropping season.

Amritpal's mentor, involved in attack on Indian Commission, dies in UK

Amritpal's mentor, involved in attack on Indian Commission, dies in UK

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Sikh Federation UK, which has styled itself as one of the largest Sikh organisations based in the UK, said Avtar Singh was terminally ill with blood cancer. He was on a life support system for the last few days.

All UNSC members should follow rules: China on Azhar ban

All UNSC members should follow rules: China on Azhar ban

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

He said Beijing resorted to this move to allow the 'relevant parties' to reach a consensus.

SP Maurya among 10 booked for burning pages of Ramcharitmanas

SP Maurya among 10 booked for burning pages of Ramcharitmanas

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Police have booked more than 10 people for 'promoting enmity' after they allegedly burnt photocopies of the pages of Ramcharitmanas in the Vrindavan area of Lucknow on Sunday.

Encounter between forces, Maoists in J'khand ahead of 24-hr rebel bandh

Encounter between forces, Maoists in J'khand ahead of 24-hr rebel bandh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

During the operation, members of the proscribed People's Liberation Front of India opened fire at approaching security personnel and the law enforcers retaliated, he said.

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Tandav makers agree to make changes amid calls for ban

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Tandav, a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming last week but the show landed in a huge controversy over its depiction of Hindu deities.

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Temple priest performed a 'purification' ritual for an hour before the doors were opened again.

'Motivated comments' not welcome: India after US, Pak remarks on Hijab row

'Motivated comments' not welcome: India after US, Pak remarks on Hijab row

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'Motivated comments' not welcome: India after US, Pak remarks on Hijab row

Trump calls for ban on kneeling during anthem

Trump calls for ban on kneeling during anthem

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Trump ramped up his fight with the National Football League on Tuesday, calling on the popular league to ban players from kneeling in protest at games while the US national anthem is played.

Hardik detained ahead of Ekta March; internet banned in Gujarat

Hardik detained ahead of Ekta March; internet banned in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Hardik Patel, who is leading the Patel quota stir, was on Saturday detained by police along with 35 of his supporters ahead of his Ekta March in Surat with the Gujarat administration following it up by imposing a ban on mobile Internet services across the state.

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The ATS stated this in its chargesheet filed in a local court last week against five PFI members who were arrested last year for allegedly indulging in unlawful activities and waging a war against the country.

Will Modi sarkar ban these 'Western' practices?

Will Modi sarkar ban these 'Western' practices?

Rediff.com20 May 2014

As the BJP government comes into power, we wonder if some of these practices will slowly but surely be banned?

Italian player goes on hunger strike in fix protest

Italian player goes on hunger strike in fix protest

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Soccer player Emanuele Pesoli has chained himself to the gates of the Italian football federation headquarters in Rome and gone on hunger strike in protest at being banned for three years in a match-fixing scandal.

Assamese must protest 'Army rule': ULFA

Assamese must protest 'Army rule': ULFA

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

ULFA marks November 28 as protest day.

Amid border row, K'taka assembly session begins in Belagavi

Amid border row, K'taka assembly session begins in Belagavi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Amid fear over the border row with Maharashtra and disruption due to protests by various communities, the entire city resembles a cantonment of sorts.

K'taka bans hijab, saffron scarves in minority welfare dept-run schools

K'taka bans hijab, saffron scarves in minority welfare dept-run schools

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The Karnataka government on Thursday ordered that the students studying in schools managed by the minority welfare department schools in the state should not wear saffron scarves, hijab or any religious flags.

Imran Khan says Pak military plans to jail wife Bushra Begum

Imran Khan says Pak military plans to jail wife Bushra Begum

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'My message to the people of Pakistan; I will fight for Haqeeqi Azaadi till the last drop of my blood because for me death is preferable than to be enslaved by these assortments of crooks'