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Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Close to 2,000 passengers are stranded at the premises of the airport, the terminal building of which can handle only 750 passengers -- 250 for arrival and 500 for departure -- at a time.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Winter Session of Parliament continues. Watch all the action here, LIVE!

Are Rajapaksas' Days Numbered?

Are Rajapaksas' Days Numbered?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

In what appears to be more trouble for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his elder brother Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's government, the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya party on Friday announced that it will move a no-confidence motion against the government if it fails to take steps to address the concerns of the public facing hardships due to the worst economic crisis in the island's history.

Tension in K'taka college ahead of HC hearing on hijab

Tension in K'taka college ahead of HC hearing on hijab

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

A group of girl students of the college wearing burqas and hijab entered the college and held a protest in the premises raising slogans in favour of the right to wear head scarves.

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

As the United States focuses on the Indo-Pacific, in particular the Quad, the Biden administration needs to address India's ties with Russia and its 'downward trend of democratic values and institutions', said a report by the Democratic Party of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

'What we are seeing today is 'who the accused is' matters'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'The law is neither able nor willing to function the way the legal machinery is envisaged.'

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala on Wednesday approved an ordinance that provides for stringent punishment, including imprisonment of up to seven years and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for those found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to doctors, medical students, and others working in the health services sector in the state.

Fully cooperating, hope to resolve soon: BBC on tax survey

Fully cooperating, hope to resolve soon: BBC on tax survey

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The BBC said on Tuesday that it is "fully cooperating" with the Income Tax authorities who are at its offices in New Delhi and Mumbai and hoped that the situation will be resolved "as soon as possible".

Curfew imposed in Lima; Indian shooters' WC campaign to continue

Curfew imposed in Lima; Indian shooters' WC campaign to continue

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The Indian men's skeet team stayed back to participate in their event

AI staff demand suspension of crew members be revoked

AI staff demand suspension of crew members be revoked

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Flight operations were not affected at all, an Air India spokesperson said, as the protestors, under the banner of unions affliated to Shiv Sena's Bharatiya Kamgar Sena, gathered at the domestic airport and staged a noisy demonstration.

High drama as Cong's Khera deplaned, arrested over Modi remark

High drama as Cong's Khera deplaned, arrested over Modi remark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Congress leader Pawan Khera was on Thursday arrested by Assam Police in connection with a first information report (FIR) over alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the action coming soon after he was deplaned from a flight to Raipur where he was going to attend the party's plenary session.

Protests, clashes in Aligarh Muslim University over Jinnah's portrait

Protests, clashes in Aligarh Muslim University over Jinnah's portrait

Rediff.com2 May 2018

BJP MP Satish Gautam demanded the expulsion of Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Swami Prasad Maurya from the party for calling Jinnah a 'mahapurush'

While JNU teachers boycott classes, VHP, Bajrang Dal protest outside

While JNU teachers boycott classes, VHP, Bajrang Dal protest outside

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

After 10 teachers and a group of students were attacked on Monday in Patiala House court complex where Kanhaiya was produced on Monday, the teachers association decided to join the students in boycotting classes.

2 PSU bank unions may strike work on Dec 27

2 PSU bank unions may strike work on Dec 27

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

However, the likely impact of strike may not be much excluding few areas, said SBI.

RBI staff go on mass leave today

RBI staff go on mass leave today

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

RBI wants periodic revision of the pensions for its retired employees.

Dorsey, govt in tweetstorm over Twitter ex-CEO's armtwisting charge

Dorsey, govt in tweetstorm over Twitter ex-CEO's armtwisting charge

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Union minister Rajeev Chandrashekar on Tuesday rejected Dorsey's claim, calling it an "outright lie" and "an attempt to brush out that very dubious period" of firm's history.

FBI Raid: Will Trump Run In 2024?

FBI Raid: Will Trump Run In 2024?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The FBI action may provoke Trump into declaring that he is running for the US presidency in 2024 even though the current hearings into the horrific events at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 could lead to a criminal indictment against the 45th POTUS.

AIR, DD staffers protest disparity in pay

AIR, DD staffers protest disparity in pay

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

On Monday, more than 5000 employees of Prasar Bharti-run DD and AIR went on a mass casual leave. "The government has made no effort to heed to the grievance of employees. So we have decided to continue with our nationwide agitation," Sangam Thankur, General Secretary, Akashvani and Doordarshan Administrative Staff Association said.

PHOTOS: Anti-Trump protests staged at US Women's Open golf

PHOTOS: Anti-Trump protests staged at US Women's Open golf

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

There had been calls for moving the tournament, which was awarded to Trump National in 2012 long before he officially entered politics, by women's groups angered by his campaign rhetoric and behavior they found to be misogynistic.

Pawan Khera's arrest: What transpired at Delhi airport?

Pawan Khera's arrest: What transpired at Delhi airport?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Unprecedented scenes were witnessed as Congress leaders sat on a dharna near the aircraft at the tarmac and raised slogans such as 'Jab jab Modi darta hai, police ke peeche chupta hai' and 'Tanashahi nahi chalegi'.

Pak protesters break barriers; target PM's residence, PTV, secretariat

Pak protesters break barriers; target PM's residence, PTV, secretariat

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Fresh clashes erupted on Monday morning between police and hundreds of anti-government protesters who forcibly entered the heavily-guarded Pakistan Secretariat in Islamabad after breaking its gate, hours after the powerful military asked all parties to peacefully resolve the political crisis.

Thai opposition protesters hold march, prepare for shutdown

Thai opposition protesters hold march, prepare for shutdown

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Thousands of Thai anti-government protesters marched through Bangkok on Sunday to demand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's resignation and garner support for a planned "siege" of the capital to foil snap polls next month.

MHA orders probe into A'bad hotel 'diktat' against NE staff during Xi visit

MHA orders probe into A'bad hotel 'diktat' against NE staff during Xi visit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The home ministry on Monday ordered a probe into allegation that employees of northeast origin at an Ahmedabad hotel were asked to stay away during Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to the city.

UEFA rejects Lille protest over disputed goal

UEFA rejects Lille protest over disputed goal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

European soccer's governing authority said there was no proof of a technical error in Ryan Giggs's disputed goal that gave Manchester United victory in the champions League.

Brahmos misfire: HC seeks Centre's stand on IAF officer's plea against sacking

Brahmos misfire: HC seeks Centre's stand on IAF officer's plea against sacking

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Neena Bansal Krishna issued notice on the petition by the former wing commander, who was posted as engineering officer at the relevant time, and granted the Centre six weeks to file its response.

Only 2% Air India staff content with job after merger, says survey

Only 2% Air India staff content with job after merger, says survey

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Survey says about 60% were unhappy with the union of the two carriers.

Police conducts search on Asianet News office in Kerala

Police conducts search on Asianet News office in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The police search comes just a couple of days after a group of SFI activists allegedly trespassed into the Kochi office of the news channel and intimidated the staff.

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Therefore, these people want Imran Khan out of the elections whenever it is held.' 'For this, he will have to be disqualified from contesting on the basis of cases against him, declaring that he is not sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous).'

Students stage protest march at NIT Srinagar, demand shifting of institute from Kashmir

Students stage protest march at NIT Srinagar, demand shifting of institute from Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Situation at the NIT continued to be tense with a small group of outstation students staging a protest march within the campus, demanding shifting of the institute.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

Breakfast by DMK, lunch by TRS, dinner by AAP at MPs' relay fast

Breakfast by DMK, lunch by TRS, dinner by AAP at MPs' relay fast

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Twenty suspended Rajya Sabha members on Wednesday started a 50-hour relay protest inside the Parliament complex, with sources saying the Opposition declined the chairman's offer that they express regret over their members' behaviour in the House to get the suspension revoked.

How India's military strength grew in 2022

How India's military strength grew in 2022

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach in sync with the broader national security doctrine and procured a variety of military platforms and weapons to enhance their combat capabilities.

FMS students and faculty protest as DU turns to CAT

FMS students and faculty protest as DU turns to CAT

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The Delhi University's decision to scrap their own test and opt for CAT from next year has sparked protests from students and faculty members of Faculty of Management Studies (FMS). Read on

Vyapam case: Five get 7-year jail in 2013 cop recruitment test scam

Vyapam case: Five get 7-year jail in 2013 cop recruitment test scam

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each, public prosecutor Manuji Upadhyay said in a statement, adding that 32 witnesses were examined along with 220 documents and items.

Why Nitish-Tejashwi Sacked 81 Doctors

Why Nitish-Tejashwi Sacked 81 Doctors

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Some doctors were absent from duty for 20 years, others for 15, some for 12. About 64 doctors remained absent from duty for more than five years.

Farmers storm Red Fort, plant flag on dome

Farmers storm Red Fort, plant flag on dome

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Protesting farmers clashed with police at several places in the national capital and entered the iconic Red Fort and ITO in the heart of national capital, with hundreds of them deviating from agreed routes, prompting security personnel to resort to lathicharge and tear gas. The farmers have now left the Red Fort after the police intervened. Take a look.

With President ready to quit, Lanka army chief urges people for peace

With President ready to quit, Lanka army chief urges people for peace

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Thousands of irate anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Saturday stormed into embattled President Rajapaksa's official residence in central Colombo's high-security Fort area after breaking the barricades, as they demanded his resignation over the island nation's worst economic crisis in recent memory.

Elderly man declared dead in Shanghai, found alive in morgue

Elderly man declared dead in Shanghai, found alive in morgue

Rediff.com2 May 2022

A senior citizen was mistaken for dead at an elderly care centre in Shanghai and sent to a morgue where he was found alive, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the shocking incident that triggered a new wave of anguish in the locked down city.

Sri Lankan Oppn agrees to form all-party interim government

Sri Lankan Oppn agrees to form all-party interim government

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka's main Opposition parties on Sunday agreed to form an all-party interim government after the anticipated resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday, following unprecedented political turmoil that forced him and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to offer their resignations over the mishandling of the nation's crippling economic crisis.