News for 'religious institutions'

Another youth missing from Kerala, no terror links confirmed yet

Another youth missing from Kerala, no terror links confirmed yet

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Abdulla Haris, 21, a native of Adhur, had been missing for the last six months.

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in the southern stateand the Pinarayi Vijayan government decided to clamp the complete shutdown in the wake of severe spike in the positive cases.

Industries in rural areas allowed to operate from April 20

Industries in rural areas allowed to operate from April 20

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines issued by the Union home ministry on Wednesday permit industries operating in rural areas to run from April 30 with strict social distancing norms.

'People of Kerala can't be HOODWINKED'

'People of Kerala can't be HOODWINKED'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Whatever the BJP tries to do, they will not be able to make a big mark in Kerala.'

Azim Premji chosen for Carnegie philanthropy medal

Azim Premji chosen for Carnegie philanthropy medal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Premji, 70, who founded the Azim Premji Foundation, is among the nine philanthropists named recipients of the 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in "recognition of their outstanding and innovative leadership in philanthropy."

Haryana minister Anil Vij given trial dose of indigenous vaccine

Haryana minister Anil Vij given trial dose of indigenous vaccine

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The third phase trial of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin began in the state on Friday and the 67-year old senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader was administered the trial dose at the Civil Hospital at Ambala Cantt.

China vulnerable over Tibet

China vulnerable over Tibet

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

China is worried about the situation post the Dalai Lama and that his reincarnation could surface in Arunchal Pradesh, a region it claims as its own, but which is part of the Indian Republic, says former RA&W Additional Secretary Jayadeva Ranade.

'Livelihoods also important': Govt defends 'Unlock' amid rising Covid

'Livelihoods also important': Govt defends 'Unlock' amid rising Covid

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The government has adopted a graded approach under 'Unlock' and to open up various economic activities, secretary in the health ministry, Rajesh Bhushan, told a press conference.

India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar

India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on Myanmar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

In its explanation of vote, India said 'we find that our views have not been reflected in the draft being considered for adoption today. We would like to reiterate that a consultative and constructive approach involving the neighbouring countries and the region, remains important as the international community strives for the peaceful resolution of the issue'.

Maharashtra relaxes curbs on travel, office attendance

Maharashtra relaxes curbs on travel, office attendance

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Easing of restrictions came even as Maharashtra continues to registered a record number of new coronavirus cases with no flattening of curve in sight in the state.

Second Covid wave won't end before July: Virologist

Second Covid wave won't end before July: Virologist

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Eminent virologist Shahid Jameel COVID-19 cases in the second wave also won't come down in as steady a fashion as they did after the first wave.

'If menstruating woman cooks, she will be born a dog'

'If menstruating woman cooks, she will be born a dog'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If men consuming food prepared by women having periods will reborn as bullocks'

Govt to fund maths and science in madrassas

Govt to fund maths and science in madrassas

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The government will not fund religious instruction like Quranic interpretation and Islamic law at madarsas (religious schools) but financially support regular subjects like maths and science that may soon be taught there as part of its modernisation process. The human resource development ministry will link madarsas with the National Institute of Open School and introduce mathematics, social sciences, Hindi, English and other regular subjects as part of modernisation.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

Credibility chart: Indians have faith in govt and military

Credibility chart: Indians have faith in govt and military

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Religious leaders come last, with corporations featuring slightly better

HC directs UP govt to impose strict curbs in 5 cities

HC directs UP govt to impose strict curbs in 5 cities

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The court said in its order, "If we have not imposed a lockdown it does not mean that we do not believe in it. We are still of the view that if we want to break the chain a lockdown for a duration of at least two weeks is a must."

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'Ram bharose' order on Covid management in UP

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'Ram bharose' order on Covid management in UP

Rediff.com21 May 2021

A vacation bench of Justices Vineet Saran and BR Gavai said that the directions of high court passed on May 17 shall not be treated as directives but an advice to Uttar Pradesh government.

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

On Day 1, Biden signs 15 executive orders

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The president said he will be signing a number of executive orders over the next several days of the week.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

India became global superpower 'due to Lord Ram': UP min

India became global superpower 'due to Lord Ram': UP min

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

"As soon as a grand Ram temple is built in Ayodhya, it will restore the glorious history of Ayodhya," he said.

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-state movement by road, running of schools, colleges, and other educational and training/coaching institutions.

Opposition, govt clash in LS over church attacks

Opposition, govt clash in LS over church attacks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Recent attacks on religious places led to a verbal clash in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Never thought religion would be asked before name: Gulzar

Never thought religion would be asked before name: Gulzar

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Gulzar said communal harmony is being harmed to such a level that people are not allowed to even talk with freedom.

J&K Guv asks police to take strict action against violent protesters

J&K Guv asks police to take strict action against violent protesters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The direction came after incidents of violence and stone-pelting were reported from Jammu city.

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Authorities said social media posts will be monitored to ensure that no attempt is made to vitiate the atmosphere.

LOVE GURU: 'We belong to different religions'

LOVE GURU: 'We belong to different religions'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Sena tells Owaisi to pursue his Muslim quota demands in Pakistan

Sena tells Owaisi to pursue his Muslim quota demands in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Hitting out at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Shiv Sena on Tuesday said that the minority leader should go to Pakistan and try his antics there.

Students in Mumbai carry out anti-CAA protests

Students in Mumbai carry out anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Students in large numbers hit the streets in Mumbai on Monday to express solidarity with the students of the Jamia Milia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University protesting against the amended Citizenship Act as agitation against the new law in other parts of the country found resonance in the metropolis.

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'His contributions in setting up transparent precedents of governance are still basically intact despite the cynicism of several of his successors,' notes Jamini Bhagwati.

SC extends protection from coercive action given to Arnab Goswami

SC extends protection from coercive action given to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Goswami claimed in the top court that he was interrogated by Mumbai Police for over 12 hours with regard to FIR on alleged defamatory statements and one of the two investigating officers probing the case against him has tested Covid-19 positive.

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

PM 'concerned' over maskless crowds at hill stations, markets

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

He asked the people to shun the argument that they 'want to enjoy before the third wave of coronavirus' and stressed that there should be no compromise in following COVID-19 protocols.

Court asks 19-yr-old to donate Quran over offensive FB post

Court asks 19-yr-old to donate Quran over offensive FB post

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Md Jamil Khan, a member of the Anjuman Committee, said it has welcomed the court verdict.

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to entertain pleas seeking time-bound probe, including by an apex court-appointed commission, into the tractor rally violence in the national capital on the Republic Day saying the government is already inquiring the matter and the Prime Minister has stated that law will take its own course.

Will PMC Bank depositors get their money?

Will PMC Bank depositors get their money?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

There will be different ways of returning the money, depending on the profile of the depositors and the amount, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Two petitions filed in SC over tractor rally violence

Two petitions filed in SC over tractor rally violence

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Two pleas were filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday over the tractor rally violence on Republic Day, with one seeking the setting up of a commission, headed by a retired apex court judge, to inquire into the incident, while the other urged it to direct the media not to declare farmers as "terrorist" without any evidence.

US, UK to create replica of ancient Syrian arch attacked by IS

US, UK to create replica of ancient Syrian arch attacked by IS

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The pieces will be made in China using the world'sbiggest 3D printer and then assembled in place in TrafalgarSquare in London and Times Square in New York.

Republican party calls India a 'geopolitical ally' of US

Republican party calls India a 'geopolitical ally' of US

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The 58-page Republican manifesto released by the party after its formal approval said that Indian ancestry had made notable contributions to the US.

Make moral education compulsory in madrassas: HC

Make moral education compulsory in madrassas: HC

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The operative portion of the judgment was pronounced by Srivastava on April 5 and stayed by a division bench in a special appeal by the Uttar Pradesh government the following day.

Mobile internet restored in Kargil; no such relief for J-K

Mobile internet restored in Kargil; no such relief for J-K

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The digital blackout in Kashmir completed 145 days on Friday with no sign of restoration of the services in near future.

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.