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Set strict rules for airline crew too, says Sena MP banned by Air India for assault

Set strict rules for airline crew too, says Sena MP banned by Air India for assault

Rediff.com6 May 2017

As a member of Parliament, I am aware of the number of complaints raised against Air India's crew, Gaikwad said.

'Soul of democracy sucked out': Oppn to boycott new Parliament inauguration

'Soul of democracy sucked out': Oppn to boycott new Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building on May 28 following an invitation by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

'Modi Ki Guarantee' A Liability for BJP Candidates

'Modi Ki Guarantee' A Liability for BJP Candidates

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Given the 2024 general elections, it is unlikely that the allegations around electoral bonds, raised by the Opposition, will disappear easily or with a shrug of the BJP's shoulders and fabled 56-inch chest, argues Shyam G Menon.

Why we must support Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Why we must support Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Neither the filmmaker nor the actor who is being targeted, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf, has done anything illegal.

SC to pronounce order on Maha floor test on Tuesday at 10.30 am

SC to pronounce order on Maha floor test on Tuesday at 10.30 am

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The apex court said it is not considering the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress' combine's plea that they be invited to form government in Maharashtra.

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In a major cabinet reshuffle, Arjun Ram Meghwal has replaced Kiren Rijiju as the Union law and justice minister, a communique from the President's Secretariat said on Thursday.

LS passes bill to give constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

LS passes bill to give constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The passage of this major legislation comes ahead of the general election due early next year.

COVID-19: Ambedkar birth anniversary celebration subdued

COVID-19: Ambedkar birth anniversary celebration subdued

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Followers and politicians did not flock 'Chaitya Bhoomi', the Constitution architect's memorial in central Mumbai.

Poll results in 4 states to decide course of national politics: Raut

Poll results in 4 states to decide course of national politics: Raut

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Raut also said the "ongoing Mahabharat" in West Bengal is more fierce than the real Mahabharat.

Uddhav's election: NCP attacks BJP's 'dirty politics'

Uddhav's election: NCP attacks BJP's 'dirty politics'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'If the BJP doesn't want to accept the will of the people, then we will show them what a majority means.'

'INDIA is prepared for any surprises coming out of Mr Modi's bag'

'INDIA is prepared for any surprises coming out of Mr Modi's bag'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'The government has been anti our civilisational values.' 'My fear would be that they erode that some more to have their way and to consolidate their power.'

Governor Koshyari's action not in accordance with law, says SC

Governor Koshyari's action not in accordance with law, says SC

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The governor of a state is not empowered to enter the political arena and play a role in inter-party or intra-party disputes, the Supreme Court said on Thursday, holding that the discretion exercised by then Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari asking Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to face a floor test was "not in accordance with law".

2 years of Uddhav as CM: Past perfect, future tense

2 years of Uddhav as CM: Past perfect, future tense

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra which completes two years in power on November 27 has survived against all odds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Deriving from Narendra Modi's continuing charisma, the proposed scheme, if and when implemented, can cut both ways. That is to say, if Modi can win, he can lose. Or, someone else in his place, later on, could lose as much as he could win in his time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In a memorandum submitted to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, the 21 opposition MPs who signed the document demanded urgent rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected people to bring peace and harmony to the state.

'We won't accept governor's meddling'

'We won't accept governor's meddling'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'How can we tolerate if a Constitutionally-appointed governor acts in violation of the Constitution?'

Why the Parivar wants Dr Ambedkar

Why the Parivar wants Dr Ambedkar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

'The Parivar's ideology and politics was and remains the very opposite of what Dr Ambedkar stood for.'

'Article 370' cricket, kabaddi games in Amit Shah's LS seat

'Article 370' cricket, kabaddi games in Amit Shah's LS seat

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

The ruling BJP in Gujarat has decided to organise kabaddi and cricket tournaments that will have 'Article 370' in their names in Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, party office bearers said on Tuesday.

'Maratha quota issue can't be solved in 40 days'

'Maratha quota issue can't be solved in 40 days'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'It is now the government's duty to find a way out of this impasse without hurting interests of any sections of Maharashtrian people.'

J-K parties threaten legal action against inclusion of non-locals in voter rolls

J-K parties threaten legal action against inclusion of non-locals in voter rolls

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Any decision to include "non-locals" in electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir is unacceptable and would be contested by all means, including in court, Nation Conference president Farooq Abdullah said on Monday after a meeting of nine parties over the issue.

Opposition continues to stall Parliament on Adani issue

Opposition continues to stall Parliament on Adani issue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm after opposition members held protest in Parliament seeking a discussion on the issue.

LS passes women's quota bill by 454 vs 2 votes amid demand for OBC quota

LS passes women's quota bill by 454 vs 2 votes amid demand for OBC quota

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a spirited eight-hour debate in which 60 members participated, the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, with 454 members voting in favour and two against it.

Owaisi slams Bhagwat over lynching remark

Owaisi slams Bhagwat over lynching remark

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Reacting sharply to Bhagwat's statement, Owaisi said Muslims, Dalits and even Hindus have been victims of incidents of mob lynching in the country.

SC terms its maiden live-stream proceedings as historic, gets over 8L viewers

SC terms its maiden live-stream proceedings as historic, gets over 8L viewers

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court in its official communication called it "Truly, a historic day".

Pawar settles the Chanakya question. Sorry, Modi-Shah, you lose

Pawar settles the Chanakya question. Sorry, Modi-Shah, you lose

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Thanks to Sharad Pawar and him alone, Maharashtra has shown that the Modi-Shah duo can be halted. The next step is to take the battle to Dilli, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why women's reservation bill is pending for 27 years

Why women's reservation bill is pending for 27 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

While the BJP and the Congress have always supported the bill, opposition by other parties and demands from some for quota for backward classes within the women's quota have been key sticking points.

Hanuman Chalisa row: MP-MLA couple may be released on Thursday

Hanuman Chalisa row: MP-MLA couple may be released on Thursday

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The couple was arrested on April 23 by the Mumbai police following their public declaration of reciting the Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's private residence 'Matoshree' in Bandra.

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The black bands were worn as a mark of protest against the alleged attack on the Constitution of India with the passage of the amended citizenship act by the government, leaders said.

Have asked Delhi Police to ensure peace: Shah

Have asked Delhi Police to ensure peace: Shah

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Shah said police used force as the protesters indulged in violence, set blaze vehicles. He also said the NRC was not a religion-based exercise.

Uddhav Thackeray, 8 others elected unopposed to Maha council

Uddhav Thackeray, 8 others elected unopposed to Maha council

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Apart from Thackeray, Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe (Shiv Sena), four candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party -- Ranjitsinh Mohite Patil, Gopichand Padalkar, Praveen Datke and Ramesh Karad; Nationalist Congress Party's Shashikant Shinde and Amol Mitkari and Congress's Rajesh Rathod were in the fray for the nine seats, which fell vacant on April 24.

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parl

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parl

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the amendments in the bill have been made after studying global practices and wide consultation within the country.

Maharashtra floor test on Wednesday before 5 pm

Maharashtra floor test on Wednesday before 5 pm

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court directed that the voting in the assembly will not be on the basis of secret ballot and the entire proceeding will have to be telecast live.

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Taking potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party, some opposition leaders also wondered if Goel resigned to contest the Lok Sabha polls on its ticket like former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Migrant unrest: Maha scribe held for 'misleading' report gets bail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Rahul Kulkarni, journalist with a Marathi news channel, was arrested by Mumbai Police on Wednesday, a day after several migrant workers gathered near Bandra station in Mumbai demanding that they be sent back to their home towns.

The new BJP is like the old Congress

The new BJP is like the old Congress

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

While it took the Congress nearly a half century to earn the hatred of other political outfits, the BJP appears set to reach there in around six years, says Arun Bhatnagar, former secretary to the GoI.

'Dictator' Modi too 'ridiculed' India abroad: Kharge

'Dictator' Modi too 'ridiculed' India abroad: Kharge

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

If the prime minister can say all kinds of things against India, why is it a crime if Rahul Gandhi does so, Kharge said.

Governor acted as Amit Shah's hitman: Congress

Governor acted as Amit Shah's hitman: Congress

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The Congress hit out at Devendra Fadnavis being sworn-in as the Maharashtra chief minister on Saturday, saying it was a "betrayal of people's mandate" and the "illegitimate" government formation will self-destruct.

'Bhai Behen Ki Jodi Will Create Problems For Modi'

'Bhai Behen Ki Jodi Will Create Problems For Modi'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is going to turn 54 and in India political leaders peak when they are around 60.' 'This 'bhai-behen ki jodi' has done a wonderful job for the Congress.' 'Priyanka Gandhi was a very effective campaigner.'

Babri demolition case: Advani, MM Joshi among 32 acquitted

Babri demolition case: Advani, MM Joshi among 32 acquitted

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The court also observed that late Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal wanted to save the structure because Ram idols were inside.

SC prohibits all prosecution under Section 66A of IT Act

SC prohibits all prosecution under Section 66A of IT Act

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed no citizen can be prosecuted under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which it had scrapped way back in 2015.