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UP court summons Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah in 2018

UP court summons Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah in 2018

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

During a hearing on the case on Monday, MP/MLA court judge Yogesh Yadav summoned Gandhi on December 16, advocate Santosh Pandey said.

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The university has also directed security agencies to deploy ex-Army personnel to strengthen the security of its hostel blocks, the official said.

3 Union ministers hold talks with protesting farmers

3 Union ministers hold talks with protesting farmers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also joined the meeting at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Sector 26 in Chandigarh.

Union ministers to hold 4th round of talks with farmers today

Union ministers to hold 4th round of talks with farmers today

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

A panel of Union ministers will hold a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Sunday over their demands, including loan waiver and bringing an ordinance on giving legal guarantee to a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Police using military weapons against us: Farmers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Referring to an action against farmers by the security personnel deployed by the Haryana authorities at the Punjab-Haryana border, Pandher slammed paramilitary personnel for using "force" against farmers, leaving many injured.

Lakhimpur case: SC extends Ashish Mishra's interim bail

Lakhimpur case: SC extends Ashish Mishra's interim bail

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The apex court had relaxed the interim bail conditions imposed on Mishra by the trial court on January 25. Mishra was asked not to stay either in Uttar Pradesh or in Delhi during the period.

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 14-member delegation of the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance met the high-powered committee for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.' 'The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.'

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

On the possible motive behind the murder, Prabhat said the temple was embroiled in a land dispute.

No headway in Ladakh talks, groups to decide future course

No headway in Ladakh talks, groups to decide future course

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The ministry said the high powered committee for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai has been working actively with representatives of the ABL and the KDA and significant progress has been made.

Sonam Wangchuk to go on fast unto death for Ladakh's rights

Sonam Wangchuk to go on fast unto death for Ladakh's rights

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Sonam Wangchuk, a key campaigner for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, on Monday said they would launch a fast unto death from February 19 to press their demands and that details of participation of local residents in the agitation were being worked out.

Farmers tear-gassed again as talks with ministers inconclusive

Farmers tear-gassed again as talks with ministers inconclusive

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Munda, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai represented the Centre at the meeting over the farmer unions' various demands, including a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also joined the meeting at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Sector 26. The meeting started at around 8:45 pm on Thursday and lasted for around five hours.

Champai Soren: Puppet Or Puppeteer?

Champai Soren: Puppet Or Puppeteer?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Pressure from the Soren clan is only one of the challenges Champai faces as he readies himself to helm the predominantly tribal state.

'Our party expects Modiji will do justice to us'

'Our party expects Modiji will do justice to us'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'We want to strengthen hands of Modiji and sure that LJP (Ram Vilas) will contest polls as an ally of NDA.'

Gujarat boat tragedy: 3 partners, manager among 6 held

Gujarat boat tragedy: 3 partners, manager among 6 held

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

A day after 12 students and two teachers were killed in a boat accident in Harni lake on the outskirts of Vadodara city in Gujarat, three persons, including a manager of a contractor, have been arrested, said a police official on Friday.

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A panel of Union ministers held a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Sunday over their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP, as thousands of protesting farmers camped at the Punjab-Haryana border.

Chaos at Surat station to board train to Bihar, 1 dead

Chaos at Surat station to board train to Bihar, 1 dead

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Passengers rushed to board the Tapti Ganga Express train from Surat railway station in the morning, causing chaos in which some people fainted, Superintendent of Police (Western Railway) Sarjo Kumari said.

12 students, 2 teachers die as picnic boat overturns in Gujarat

12 students, 2 teachers die as picnic boat overturns in Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Two dozen students and four teachers were on a picnic and taking a boat ride in the Harni lake when the tragedy occurred in the afternoon, they said.

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami, associated with the most popular of Hindu deities Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively, have been done away with and on the other hand, the number of days requiring schools to remain shut for Muslim festivals has been increased, Modi alleged.

Govt holding talks with Kuki, Meitei groups: Source

Govt holding talks with Kuki, Meitei groups: Source

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Refuting the opposition's claim that Manipur 'is burning', a senior government functionary said on Thursday that no killing has happened in the state since July 18 and asserted that peace and normalcy will be restored soon through ongoing talks with the two warring communities -- Meiteis and Kukis.

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The ED officers are conducting raids at 15 places in the state during the day and Sajahan's house is one of them, an officer said.

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards among others will be deployed in Ahmedabad and at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match on October 14, a senior officer said on Monday.

6 bills tabled in Lok Sabha amid uproar over Manipur

6 bills tabled in Lok Sabha amid uproar over Manipur

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Six bills, including the one to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid protests by opposition members over the violence in Manipur.

Now, only birth certificate enough to avail host of services

Now, only birth certificate enough to avail host of services

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

"In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023 (20 of 2023), the central government hereby appoints the 1st day of October, 2023, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force," according to a notification issued by Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, Registrar General and Census Commissioner.

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Maybe, the need for secrecy may have tied the government's hand from sharing details in Parliament. Still, it should consider the need of sharing the utmost within any consultative committee, so that relative secrecy is still maintained. But such a course should involve the prime minister or home minister, as it is much more serious than is being made out to be, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Man held in Bihar for threatening to kill BJP leader

Man held in Bihar for threatening to kill BJP leader

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

"The accused claims he had dreams of killing the minister and he disclosed the same in the video. Further investigation is underway," the SP said.

2 killed in Bihar police firing after stir against power supply turns violent

2 killed in Bihar police firing after stir against power supply turns violent

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

According to the police headquarters in Patna, "more than a dozen police personnel and power department employees" sustained injuries in the incident that took place barely "100 meters away from Barsoi police station".

Amit Shah to visit violence-hit Manipur on May 29

Amit Shah to visit violence-hit Manipur on May 29

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of Manipur to maintain peace and promised that justice will be ensured to all sections of society.

231 Indians evacuated from Sudan, land in Ahmedabad from Jeddah

231 Indians evacuated from Sudan, land in Ahmedabad from Jeddah

Rediff.com2 May 2023

As many as 231 Indians, including 208 Gujarat residents, who were evacuated from strife-torn African nation Sudan under the Centre's 'Operation Kaveri', landed at Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday, said a state government official.

HC orders status quo, Kukis put off mass burial on Amit Shah's request

HC orders status quo, Kukis put off mass burial on Amit Shah's request

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Hours before a planned mass burial of Kuki-Zomi people killed in Manipur's ethnic violence, the state's high court on Thursday ordered that status quo be maintained at the proposed burial site in Churachandpur district, while ITLF, an apex tribal body also said it was postponing burial service plans following requests from the Union home minister.

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As the lower house took up the motion moved by Gogoi, there were heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi wondered why Rahul Gandhi's name as lead speaker was withdrawn at the last minute.

9 killed as speeding car rams into crowd at mishap site in Ahmedabad

9 killed as speeding car rams into crowd at mishap site in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A constable and a Home Guard jawan, who reached the spot after the first accident of a collision involving two vehicles, were among those killed in the incident, they said.

Govt tables contentious Delhi services bill in LS

Govt tables contentious Delhi services bill in LS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Tabled by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, the legislation will reverse the effect of the Supreme Court verdict in May that gave the Delhi government power over administrative services.

Charges framed against Ashish Mishra, 12 others in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

Charges framed against Ashish Mishra, 12 others in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A court in Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday framed charges against Ashish Mishra and 13 others in connection with the October 2021 violence in Lakhimpur Kheri's Tikunia in which four farmers were killed.

BJP leader dies following police lathi charge on Patna protest

BJP leader dies following police lathi charge on Patna protest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

A BJP leader in Bihar on Thursday died while taking part in a 'Vidhan Sabha march' against the state's Nitish Kumar government, evoking allegations from senior party leaders that he was "killed in a brutal lathi charge".

Yoga Day event in Surat sets Guinness World Record: Minister

Yoga Day event in Surat sets Guinness World Record: Minister

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday said the Yoga Day event in Surat has set a 'new Guinness World Record' for the largest gathering of people for a yoga session at one place.

Odisha train tragedy: Rescuer hallucinated blood upon seeing water

Odisha train tragedy: Rescuer hallucinated blood upon seeing water

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Nine National Disaster Response Force teams were deployed for rescue operations following one of the worst railway disasters in India that killed at least 278 people and injured more than 900. According to official data, the force rescued 44 victims and retrieved 121 bodies from the spot.

SC overrules HC order for CBI probe into attack on minister's convoy

SC overrules HC order for CBI probe into attack on minister's convoy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The apex court said the high court will be at liberty to take a fresh view on whether the investigation by the state police has been fair and proper, and if not, whether a case has been made out for the transfer of the investigation to the CBI.

Logjam persists in Parliament amid ruckus over Manipur

Logjam persists in Parliament amid ruckus over Manipur

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Parliament proceedings were adjourned for the day on Monday following protests by the opposition which has been demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House on the Manipur issue. In the Rajya Sabha, the opposition kept insisting on a discussion under Rule 267 of the House.

Farmers' outfit warns of another protest if...

Farmers' outfit warns of another protest if...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

A 15-member SKM delegation met with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan in the afternoon and submitted a demand charter, farmer leader Darshan Pal said.