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Committed to enforce HC interim order on hijab: Karnataka minister

Committed to enforce HC interim order on hijab: Karnataka minister

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

"The education minister will give reply to the issue raised by Khader, but I want to assure that the government is committed to implement the court order," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said on behalf of the government.

My arrest is illegal: Jailed MP Navneet Rana writes to LS speaker

My arrest is illegal: Jailed MP Navneet Rana writes to LS speaker

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In the letter sent on Sunday, the Lok Sabha MP from Amravati has demanded strict action against Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay PandeY.

Jet ground staff asks pilots to return, strike on

Jet ground staff asks pilots to return, strike on

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The discussions with labour commissioner remained inconclusive. Meanwhile, ground staff of the airline issued an emotional appeal asking pilots to return to work.

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

At sunrise the following day, a hunt was organised for the queen to shoot a female tiger. But she decided a monarch should not make the kill and handed her gun to one of her staff to deliver the fatal shot.

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

CBI/ED Raids And The Danger To The Republic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Within a few hours of Nitish Kumar leaving the NDA, entirely reasonable people were speculating as to how the CBI or ED could be used against him or his party, notes Mihir S Sharma.

2 bank unions on strike; services hit partially

2 bank unions on strike; services hit partially

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Some of the services like cash deposit and withdrawal at the counter and cheque clearances have been impacted due to the strike by banking staff.

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Mixed response to Maha bandh, road transport hit, 200 detained

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Barring stray incidents of violence like stone pelting, the shutdown called by the MVA allies Shiv Sena, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party was largely peaceful.

Student suicide: IIT Madras says committed to fair play

Student suicide: IIT Madras says committed to fair play

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Political parties have demanded a thorough probe after the family of the student, who hailed from Kerala, accused a faculty member of the IIT-M of driving her to commit suicide.

'Soldiers pointed a gun to my head'

'Soldiers pointed a gun to my head'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Please get us home': An Indian family stranded in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

I-T officers, staff threaten strike on Sep 9

I-T officers, staff threaten strike on Sep 9

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Income Tax gazetted officers and employees under the umbrella of Joint Council of Action (JCA) have threatened to strike work on September 9, to protest delay in implementation of a 11-point charter of demands, pending with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

Santander protest mars King's Cup tie vs Real Sociedad

Santander protest mars King's Cup tie vs Real Sociedad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The King's Cup descended into farce on Thursday when Racing Santander's players, protesting over unpaid wages, refused to challenge for the ball after their quarter-final second leg at home to Real Sociedad kicked off.

AAP claims Sisodia's residence attacked by 'BJP goons'

AAP claims Sisodia's residence attacked by 'BJP goons'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The Delhi BJP, however, refuted the allegations, saying their protest was peaceful. The Delhi Police also said the allegations that the gate of the deputy CM's residence was damaged or broken are 'incorrect' and a case has been registered under appropriate sections in the matter.

'It was my first encounter with evil'

'It was my first encounter with evil'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'I was living in a fools' paradise, thinking I could win over anyone with my good intentions.'

LIC staff to observe 2-hr walk-out tomorrow

LIC staff to observe 2-hr walk-out tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

LIC employees plan to observe a two-hour walk-out strike on August 4 to protest against the LIC (Amendment) Bill, 2009, introduced by the finance minister in the Lok Sabha on Friday, a senior office-bearer of an employees association said. The Bill says that the minimum capital of LIC would be increased from the present Rs 5-crore (Rs 50-million) to Rs 100-crore (Rs 1 billion).

Opposition MPs climb on table, throw papers in Rajya Sabha

Opposition MPs climb on table, throw papers in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Ugly scenes were witnessed in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as opposition MPs climbed on the officials' table, waved black cloth and threw files when the House began a discussion on farmers' protest against new reform laws.

Lights back as Chandigarh power dept workers call off strike

Lights back as Chandigarh power dept workers call off strike

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Protesting employees of the city electricity department on Wednesday evening called off their strike while power supply has also been restored in the most parts of the city.

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Who took the decision for the prime minister, the nation's single most popular leader, to take the road route when they should have already known about the farmers' protests and also the grave risks involved, when and how, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Lakhimpur: Slain farmers' kin moves SC against Mishra's bail

Lakhimpur: Slain farmers' kin moves SC against Mishra's bail

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Three family members of the farmers who were killed in the violence have sought a stay on the February 10 bail order of the Lucknow bench of the high court saying the verdict was "unsustainable in eyes of law as there has been no meaningful and effective assistance by the state to the court in the matter".

Will Bhima Koregaon Commission wind up on December 31?

Will Bhima Koregaon Commission wind up on December 31?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'Not giving the Commission space in Mumbai is an insult to Maharashtra's Dalits who are waiting for the inquiry report.'

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The timing of these transfers, while being projected as routine, is significant in both strategic and political terms, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump.

Bank staff to go on 5-day strike in January!

Bank staff to go on 5-day strike in January!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The United Forum of Bank Unions would be holding a one-day all-India strike on January 7 followed by a four-day strike from January 21-24.

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The place I used to sleep in the jail had a big window high up on the opposite side, where at sunrise and sunset time a bird would drop in every day.' 'It could be an eagle or a peacock. And sometimes a monkey.' 'Those moments calmed you, brought hope...'

'250,000 railway vacancies, but govt won't hire'

'250,000 railway vacancies, but govt won't hire'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'They are trying to make the situation bad for Indian Railways so that they can hand it over to private companies.'

Delayed pay: AI staff on flash strike; 16 flights cancelled

Delayed pay: AI staff on flash strike; 16 flights cancelled

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Air India's operations were severely affected on Tuesday with at least 16 flights, including five international services, being cancelled as over 16,000 staffers went on a flash strike across the country to protest delay in payment of salaries.

Djokovic argues he had Australia green light after contracting COVID

Djokovic argues he had Australia green light after contracting COVID

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Djokovic, a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates hoping to win his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open, has been holed up since Thursday in a modest Melbourne hotel after his visa was cancelled due to problems with the exemption.

70,000 insurance staff to go on strike

70,000 insurance staff to go on strike

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

About 70,000 employees of public sector general insurance companies would go on a one-day strike on December 21 in protest against the proposed increase in foreign direct investment cap, outsourcing of jobs and to press for early settlement of their

CANCEL Tokyo Olympics!

CANCEL Tokyo Olympics!

Rediff.com28 May 2021

As an admirer of Japan for close to half a century, I care for Japan and expect Suga to respect the sentiment of his people and cancel the Olympics without further delay, says Rajaram Panda.

Hero staff seek up to Rs 18k hike over 3 years

Hero staff seek up to Rs 18k hike over 3 years

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The nearly 1,200 permanent workers, under the aegis of Hero MotoCorp Workers Union, are observing silent protest by wearing black badges and not taking tea and snacks provided by the company to press for their demand.

Gold smuggling case files destroyed in Secretariat fire: Kerala Oppn

Gold smuggling case files destroyed in Secretariat fire: Kerala Oppn

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The Congress demanded a National Investigation Agency probe into the matter while BJP state chief K Surendran courted arrest for forcefully entering the complex soon after the fire broke out. Fire department sources told PTI that their personnel at nearby Chenkalchoola were informed about the incident at 4.45 pm and by the time they reached the spot, the room was filled with smoke.

Will Partha's arrest in SSC scam impact Mamata?

Will Partha's arrest in SSC scam impact Mamata?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

After the Trinamool's overwhelming majority in the West Bengal assembly elections last year, the SSC scam has given fresh ammunition to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India-Marxist. Ishita Ayan Dutt reports.

Anti-CAA stir: Clashes erupt in UP's Rampur; 1 dead

Anti-CAA stir: Clashes erupt in UP's Rampur; 1 dead

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Around 400 to 500 people gathered near the city Eidgah to protest against the amended Citizenship Act amid a bandh call, he said.

6 injured as JNU students clash over non-veg food, Ram Navami puja

6 injured as JNU students clash over non-veg food, Ram Navami puja

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

While the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) alleged that the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members stopped students from eating non-vegetarian food in the hostel and 'created a violent atmosphere', the ABVP denied the charge and claimed that 'Leftists' obstructed a puja programme organised at the hostel on Ram Navami festival.

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Bharat Bandh ends peacefully, life hit in some states

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties and several trade unions backing the 'Bharat Bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure COVID guidelines are followed.

Stay out of banking activities, HC tells SBI staff

Stay out of banking activities, HC tells SBI staff

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

As the State Bank of India employees went on an indefinite strike across the country on Monday demanding hike in pension benefits, the Delhi High Court restrained them from interfering in the working of the bank.

Danish was extraordinarily courageous, says father

Danish was extraordinarily courageous, says father

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

"He was a very calm and quiet, a very loving son. He loved children a lot. A very emotional person," the retired Jamia professor said a day after the grim news of Danish Siddiqui's death reached Delhi.

Tokyo 2020 chief rules out delay despite pandemic fears

Tokyo 2020 chief rules out delay despite pandemic fears

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Towns and cities lined up to host Olympic training or events have increasingly expressed resistance

Restaurant that denied entry to saree-clad woman asked to shut

Restaurant that denied entry to saree-clad woman asked to shut

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

SDMC officials said on Wednesday that a closure notice was issued to the Aquila Restaurant located at Ansal Plaza in Andrews Ganj for operating without a valid licence.

After victim's family protests, Ryan to remain shut for another week

After victim's family protests, Ryan to remain shut for another week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The victim's father Barun Thakur strongly held that the school should not be opened till the Central Bureau of Investigation takes over the case.

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Fed up with the treatment at the Nagpur central jail, his advocate has decided he will no longer deliver anything for Professor Saibaba, leaving it to the jail authorities to fulfill their legal responsibility to look after the professor.