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SC allows Italian marine to extend stay by 3 months

SC allows Italian marine to extend stay by 3 months

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

"We grant the extension till July 15," said a three-judge bench of justices.

'What is the Modi government afraid of?'

'What is the Modi government afraid of?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'By transferring the case to the NIA without the Maharashtra government's consent clearly indicates they want to play mischief.'

A rare victory for 'offensive' speech in India

A rare victory for 'offensive' speech in India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

'You can disagree with Dr Ilaiah's analyses of how the caste-based economy works, or with his prescriptions on how to fix it.' 'But a disagreement that is couched in terms of 'offence' given and received shuts down the debate that is essential to build a more just and modern India,' argues Mihir Sharma.

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Ashok Chowdhury, a Dalit politics expert said, "BJP had impressed the Dalits in the 2014, 2017 and 2019 elections, but it's difficiult to retain them now".

RS passes bill to grant constitutional status to NCBC

RS passes bill to grant constitutional status to NCBC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The demand was raised during a debate on the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill 2017 in the Upper House, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 2 superseding the amendments earlier carried out by the Rajya Sabha.

'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Nelli Praveen Kumar, aged about 25, a first semester student of Master of Fine Arts course of Department of Fine Arts, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, was found hanging from ceiling in the room at about 4.15 am

75% village houses earn below Rs 5,000 per month: Census

75% village houses earn below Rs 5,000 per month: Census

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The socio-economic and caste census 2011 painted a grim picture of rural India, indicating that one out of three families living in villages is landless and depends on manual labour for livelihood.

Now a Dalit quota stick to beat AMU with

Now a Dalit quota stick to beat AMU with

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'The brazen politics, in this series of bullying of AMU by functionaries of the Union and provincial governments, utterly disregarding the fact that the matter is sub judice, is quite obvious.' 'One needs to see through the desperate politics of the BJP which governs both Uttar Pradesh and the Centre, especially its woes over its Dalit support base,' says AMU Professor Mohammad Sajjad.

BJP, Cong accuse each other of hiring firm linked to FB data breach

BJP, Cong accuse each other of hiring firm linked to FB data breach

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

The minister also cautioned the social media giant and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg of repercussions under the IT Act in case of any data breach came to light.

CPI demands increase in allocation for social sector

CPI demands increase in allocation for social sector

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The Left party had favoured spending six and three per cent of GDP on education and health care sectors.

Three persons arrested in Rohtak gangrape case

Three persons arrested in Rohtak gangrape case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

In the latest incident, two of the accused in the Bhiwani case, who are out on bail, allegedly raped her again, along with three other men.

Why Dalits feel left out from Modi's 'sabka saath'

Why Dalits feel left out from Modi's 'sabka saath'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'The government says it will file a review petition against the Supreme Court, but there is no conviction here.' 'It is doing this purely because it is worried.' 'It comes from the same sentiment as asking BJP MPs to spend two nights in a Dalit village,' says Aakar Patel.

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The IIM-B's 'Karnataka innovation report' has become the basis for the Congress party's election narrative, particularly to distinguish it from the 'Gujarat model of development', reports Archis Mohan.

IRS officer Pradeep Singh tops civil services exam

IRS officer Pradeep Singh tops civil services exam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

A total of 829 candidates have qualified for civil services, including the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service, the Union Public Service Commission announced

6 sentenced to death in suspected honour killing of Dalit man

6 sentenced to death in suspected honour killing of Dalit man

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

The 22-year old Dalit man was savagely attacked near a busy road on March 13, 2016, which was telecast by TV channels.

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Hundreds of JNU students rocked the national capital on Monday, bringing several parts of the city to a halt.

Andhra Pradesh: 8 arrested for thrashing Dalits trying to skin dead cow

Andhra Pradesh: 8 arrested for thrashing Dalits trying to skin dead cow

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Police, however, clarified that the incident, which happened late on Monday night, had nothing to do with "cow vigilantism" as suspected.

Should euthanasia be legalised? SC awaits government's stand

Should euthanasia be legalised? SC awaits government's stand

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will await the government's stand in its endeavour to examine a plea to legalise passive euthanasia by means of withdrawal of life support system to terminally-ill patients.

Prez nod to bill that allows those in jail to contest polls

Prez nod to bill that allows those in jail to contest polls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to a bill which maintains the right of those in jail to contest polls, thus overruling a Supreme Court order.

Judiciary, EC being 'torn apart' under BJP rule: Rahul in London

Judiciary, EC being 'torn apart' under BJP rule: Rahul in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Lauding the contribution of non-resident Indians in the development of the country, he said, 'Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, B R Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru were all NRIs. They travelled the world and helped India with new perspectives.'

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'They are innovating and a new Dalit leadership could be seen at the horizon'

Dalit man says was made to lick shoes of cops in custody

Dalit man says was made to lick shoes of cops in custody

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

According to an FIR filed by Harshad Jadav, 38, he was picked up by the police after he enquired about a commotion in his area with a police constable at the scene on the night of December 28.

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is not to be dismissed as a 'shoot and scoot' but seen as the uncovering of dark truths about seemingly sophisticated and powerful personalities, or at least as one providing catharsis to a survivor,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

TMC provided most people-friendly govt in the world: Mamata

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said there is no alternative to the Trinamool Congress, and no other party can take its place in the state.

Cats and dogs have united to face Modi flood: Amit Shah

Cats and dogs have united to face Modi flood: Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

At a rally on the occasion of the BJP's 38th Foundation Day, the BJP president expressed confidence that his party would win the 2019 polls, "not by giving hollow assurances but on the basis of work done by the Modi government".

SC allows ailing marine to travel to Italy for treatment

SC allows ailing marine to travel to Italy for treatment

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed one of the two Italian marines, facing murder charges in India, to travel to his country for medical treatment for four months after the Centre said that "in principle" it has no objection to the plea.

Nido Tania murder case: Court hears arguments on bail plea

Nido Tania murder case: Court hears arguments on bail plea

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Two accused, arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth, on Friday argued in a Delhi court that they be granted bail as they have not been booked for murder charges and the offences alleged against them were bailable.

This election witnessed a silenced Muslim

This election witnessed a silenced Muslim

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'This time, even the professedly secular parties have maintained a conscious distance from being identified with Muslims.' 'This could be interpreted as a success of the BJP campaign of what it has been calling 'minority appeasement', says Mohammad Sajjad.

Dalits given soap, shampoo; asked to take bath before meeting Yogi

Dalits given soap, shampoo; asked to take bath before meeting Yogi

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The officials asked the residents to take a bath before attending a meeting with the CM so that they 'smell good'.

'Hyderabad University is like a prison now'

'Hyderabad University is like a prison now'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

'The police are warning students to go, to leave their own campus.' 'This is a university and the police are coming from outside and dictating to students what to do and what not to do.'

Laptops for students, Dalit deputy CM: AAP's promises in Punjab's poll manifesto

Laptops for students, Dalit deputy CM: AAP's promises in Punjab's poll manifesto

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

The manifesto, on the lines of the party's promise in Delhi in 2015, also says the AAP government will set up Aam Aadmi canteens at sub-division and district levels where one time meal will be available for Rs 5, and reduce the power tariff to half for usages up to 400 unit.

Dalit scholar's death: Student leaders, Congress MP reject Irani's statement

Dalit scholar's death: Student leaders, Congress MP reject Irani's statement

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Dismissing allegations that a letter written by him to Union HRD ministry led to the suspension of the five scholars, Dattatreya sought to clarify that he merely forwarded a representation given to him by the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

CAT 2013 dates announced; registration commences August 5

CAT 2013 dates announced; registration commences August 5

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Students can register for the Common Admission Test between August 5 and September 24, while the exam will be held between October 16 and November 11, 2013.

Cut down wasteful subsidies that do not reach the poor

Cut down wasteful subsidies that do not reach the poor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The savings would be better spent and might actually reach the poor, says Rahul Khullar.

Bihar struggles to pay the price of liquor ban

Bihar struggles to pay the price of liquor ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Incentives for industries have been rolled back and teachers have gone without salary for months as the state grapples with the after-effects of the ban

Is Tamil Nadu the new epicentre for honour killings?

Is Tamil Nadu the new epicentre for honour killings?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Caste-based violence is on the rise in Tamil Nadu, but the state government stays in denial, says R Ramasubramanian

How to register for CAT 2013

How to register for CAT 2013

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The last date to register for the Common Admission Test (CAT 2013) is September 24. Read on for details on how to register for the test...

Stage set for 4th phase voting in Bihar, stakes high for BJP

Stage set for 4th phase voting in Bihar, stakes high for BJP

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Voting will be held in 55 seats on Sunday in the penultimate phase of Bihar election, with stakes high for the Bharatiya Janata Party as it had along with its then ally Janata Dal-United bagged majority of seats in last assembly polls.

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

'The Opposition has no option but to make it an 'All versus One' fight to even think about winning.'

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'As soon as the BJP feels they are going to lose power, they will publish the caste census data of 2011 and conduct the caste census of 2021.'