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AIIMS to examine NewsClick founder's health after SC direction

AIIMS to examine NewsClick founder's health after SC direction

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta asked the AIIMS director to constitute the board and submit a report to it in two weeks.

Secular student activist hacked to death in Bangladesh

Secular student activist hacked to death in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Nazimuddin Samad, a masters student of the state-run Jagannath University's law department, was killed by suspected Islamist militants in Old Dhaka's Sutrapur area on Wednesday night.

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and H D Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).

'I am not secular, I am a Hindu'

'I am not secular, I am a Hindu'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

'As a governor, I have every right to speak my mind if I feel the security of my country is at stake.' 'Why is it that we would have to shed tears when Muslims are killed or tortured, but have to keep mum when the Hindus receive the same treatment?'

Modi knew of Prajwal's crimes, let him flee country, says Rahul

Modi knew of Prajwal's crimes, let him flee country, says Rahul

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Addressing election rallies in the district headquarters towns of Shivamogga and Raichur, Gandhi alleged that the prime minister was in the know about the sex scandal and he could have got Prajwal arrested within seconds but allowed him to flee the country.

So what is the real meaning of secularism?

So what is the real meaning of secularism?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

'Once the common man realises that living in harmony, respecting, loving and protecting each other is the real meaning of secularism, and treating everyone equally to safeguard our Constitution and motherland is patriotism, there will be no opportunity for communalism.'

Prajwal Revanna apologises, to appear before SIT on May 31

Prajwal Revanna apologises, to appear before SIT on May 31

Rediff.com28 May 2024

"I will personally on Friday, May 31 at 10 am will come before the SIT and will cooperate with the investigation and will respond to it (charges). I have faith in court and I am confident I will come out of false cases through court," Pajwal said in a video statement aired on Kannada TV channel Asianet Suvarna News.

'Fear Has Gone From People's Minds'

'Fear Has Gone From People's Minds'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'Just today a shopkeeper I went to was saying how bad business is. He must have been a BJP supporter.' 'He finally said, "It's a good thing there's an NDA government, not a BJP government, 'they' had become too big for their boots,".'

Will Azam Khan's loyalists vote for his alternative in Rampur LS seat?

Will Azam Khan's loyalists vote for his alternative in Rampur LS seat?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Khan, who is currently lodged in Sitapur jail, has been replaced by Mohibullah Nadvi, a cleric of a mosque located on Delhi's Parliament Street.

'No hate calls from Kashmir mosques on January 19, 1990'

'No hate calls from Kashmir mosques on January 19, 1990'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'These statements which you are telling me were never uttered from mosques on that day.' 'And if this had happened, I would have got the report as the chief secretary of J&K.'

BJP attempting 'Operation Kamala' to destabalise govt: Siddaramaiah

BJP attempting 'Operation Kamala' to destabalise govt: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Accusing Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting 'Operation Kamala' to destabalise his government, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asserted that they will not be successful in their efforts, as none of the Congress legislators will fall victim to it.

1986 moment: Will the seculars play it right this time?

1986 moment: Will the seculars play it right this time?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'In the name of pluralism-secularism, the kind of politics that was pursued revealed to many that it was basically a favour to Muslim conservatism and communalism -- a politics of minority-ism, rather than of secularism.' 'This is how significant sections of Hindus have been made to loathe the very idea of Indian secularism by now,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Kharge's son-in-law to contest LS poll from K'taka?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Doddamani has maintained a low profile; he has always worked actively behind the scenes in managing and strategising for Kharge's successive electoral campaign.

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Congress has not released a poll manifesto but a declaration of appeasement.

'Cong using communal-secular divide to woo regional players'

'Cong using communal-secular divide to woo regional players'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

In an interview to Rediff.com's Anita Katyal, Shambhu Srivastava speaks about the need of breaking out of the communal-secular paradigm and focusing on the Congress party's poor performance and its track record in fuelling communalism.

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

In 2019, actor turned-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh, an independent backed by the BJP, won by defeating then Kumaraswamy's son and joint candidate of the then ruling Congress-JD-S alliance Nikhil by 1,25,876 votes.

'Your mother did it': Prashant Kishor's advice to Rahul Gandhi

'Your mother did it': Prashant Kishor's advice to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kishore said the Congress and its supporters are bigger than any individual and Gandhi should not be stubborn that it must be him who will deliver for the party despite repeated failures.

J-K, Arunachal narrative to Rs 115 cr funding: What police say on NewsClick

J-K, Arunachal narrative to Rs 115 cr funding: What police say on NewsClick

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

It was also learnt that Gautam Navlakha, a shareholder in NewsClick, remained involved in anti-Indian and unlawful activities such as actively supporting banned Naxal organisations and having anti-national nexus with Gulam Nabi Fai, an agent of Pakistan's ISI, it stated.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7.

FIR charges Newsclick with using Chinese funds to disrupt India's sovereignty

FIR charges Newsclick with using Chinese funds to disrupt India's sovereignty

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Delhi Police, in a first information report (FIR) filed under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) following allegations against news portal NewsClick, has alleged that a large amount of funds came from China in order to disrupt India's sovereignty and cause disaffection against the country.

Hanuman flag removal sparks tension in K'taka; tricolour installed after stir

Hanuman flag removal sparks tension in K'taka; tricolour installed after stir

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The incident led to a political confrontation between the government and Opposition in the state.

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Why BJP Should Abolish Governorship

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Creating a positive reform that does away with an official who constitutes a flawed aspect of Indian democracy will allow the BJP to rightfully claim this as one of its positive legacies, suggests Karan P Shah.

SC directs top cops to ensure no hate speech made in 2 rallies

SC directs top cops to ensure no hate speech made in 2 rallies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the district magistrates and superintendents of police of Maharashtra's Yavatmal and Chhattisgarh's Raipur to ensure no hate speeches are made at rallies being held by Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Telangana BJP legislator T Raja Singh over the next one week in their respective jurisdictions.

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'This verdict means that if there is presidential rule anywhere in any state of India, that state can be dismembered and from a state can be downgraded to a Union territory.'

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Away from the courtroom and legal circles, Nariman was a familiar figure for residents of Hauz Khas who would see him walk regularly, even in the cold winter months of December and January.

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Whether the age-old cry of kendrer banchana will be able to drown out pangs of Sandeshkhali, the EVM will tell.

Resigning from Cong for GN Azad was a blunder: Ex-JK Dy CM

Resigning from Cong for GN Azad was a blunder: Ex-JK Dy CM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'We repent our decision today as we feel we betrayed our (Congress) party, while the DAP betrayed us'

'BJP a secular party with no religious bias'

'BJP a secular party with no religious bias'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Shahnawaz Akhtar spoke to Diya Kumari at the iconic City Palace, which doubles up as her residence and office, where the princess opened up about her joining hands with the saffron brigade, being addressed by name and to a lot more.

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.

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon.

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'During the nine years of BJP rule, not a single temple has been reconstructed.' 'They might have constructed the Ram temple as it is an emotional issue. But they are not much interested in issues like heritage.'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Keeping its financial interests in mind, China wants no enmity with the Nepalese government.'

BJP cries 'Talibanisation' as worker killed in Bengaluru district

BJP cries 'Talibanisation' as worker killed in Bengaluru district

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Lok Sabha member from Dakshina Kannada met family members of Krishnappa, a BJP worker who was allegedly hacked to death, while his wife and son were grievously injured in the attack after they protested against bursting of crackers outside their house in Bengaluru Rural district's Hoskote on Sunday.

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi has proved through execution of this event in Ayodhya that amongst all his contemporaries in politics he knows ordinary Indians like none other, notes Sheela Bhatt.

JD-S to announce candidate for Hassan seat tomorrow: Kumaraswamy

JD-S to announce candidate for Hassan seat tomorrow: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said the party's second list of candidates for the May 10 Karnataka assembly polls, including for the contentious Hassan seat, will be finalised on April 7.

Delhi HC rejects NewsClick founder's plea against arrest

Delhi HC rejects NewsClick founder's plea against arrest

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to interfere with the arrest and subsequent police remand of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and portal's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty in a case lodged under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'This Sunday holds special significance for us, as we woke up to a new and transformed Sunday, with a feeling of relief that the lingering issue of Ayodhya dispute has been resolved once and for all'