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Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: Verdict likely on Dec 21

Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: Verdict likely on Dec 21

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At present, 22 accused, mostly police personnel from Gujarat and Rajasthan, are facing trial in the case.

Rajya Sabha proceedings disrupted for 3rd day

Rajya Sabha proceedings disrupted for 3rd day

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The proceedings were washed out over various issues including the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and roster system for reservation in educational institutions.

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

'Outlandish' headgear, but no skull cap: Tharoor's dig at PM enrages BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Demand apology from the Congress Party for insulting the people of India's North East & Tribals'

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan.

India seeks US help in Pathankot airbase attack probe

India seeks US help in Pathankot airbase attack probe

Rediff.com10 May 2016

India has sought help of the United States in probing the Pathankot airbase terror attack.

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

BJP leader R K Singh says Pakistan's consistent denial of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav suggests him already being executed.

No Rohingya deported in last 3 years: Govt

No Rohingya deported in last 3 years: Govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Rohingyas, who fled to India after violence in the western Rakhine State of Myanmar, have settled in Jammu, Hyderabad, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan.

Don't create artificial controversy: India to China on Dalai Lama's visit

Don't create artificial controversy: India to China on Dalai Lama's visit

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said that the Tibetan spiritual leader's visit to the border state is completely religious and no political motive should be ascribed to it.

Rahul ticks off Dikshit for his goon remark against army chief

Rahul ticks off Dikshit for his goon remark against army chief

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The Congress vice president said the Indian Army works for the country and there was no need for any political leader to make comments against the army chief.

119 terrorists killed in J&K in 2019

119 terrorists killed in J&K in 2019

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The number of local youth joining militancy has shown a declining trend during the current year. Check out information revealed by ministers in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

6 things we learnt from Parliament today

6 things we learnt from Parliament today

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Rediff.com compiles 5 bits of information released by the government in Parliament on Wednesday in the ongoing Budget session

Fadnavis also gets threat letters from 'Maoists'

Fadnavis also gets threat letters from 'Maoists'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

He also said the Naxals were spreading in urban areas and were trying to mislead the people.

Modi prefers total control in his hands

Modi prefers total control in his hands

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'Modi personally provides the higher direction of the ministry and the minister then works with bureaucrats on implementation,' points out Aakar Patel.

Over 1,000 rescued from Mahalaxmi Express stuck on flooded tracks

Over 1,000 rescued from Mahalaxmi Express stuck on flooded tracks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

In an unprecedented measure, the Maharashtra government requested defence officials to arrange airlift of the stranded passengers of the 17412 Mahalaxmi Express.

Need early and visible progress in Pathankot case: India to Pak

Need early and visible progress in Pathankot case: India to Pak

Rediff.com11 May 2016

India has conveyed to Pakistan the need for early and "visible progress" in the Pathankot airbase terror attack probe in that country, Rajya Sabha was told on Wednesday.

Lok Sabha passes bill to give NIA more teeth

Lok Sabha passes bill to give NIA more teeth

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The amendments will also allow the NIA to probe cyber crimes and cases of human trafficking.

Cricket Buzz: PM Modi resigns as Gujarat CA chief; Flintoff to play T20 for Lancs

Cricket Buzz: PM Modi resigns as Gujarat CA chief; Flintoff to play T20 for Lancs

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resigned as Gujarat Cricket Association president. GCA secretary Rajesh Patel said: 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his resignation letter to us yesterday, which said that he is quitting the post of GCA president.'

PHOTOS: Modi offers prayers at Tirupati shrine

PHOTOS: Modi offers prayers at Tirupati shrine

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Upon his arrival, Modi addressed a thanksgiving public meeting organised by the Andhra Pradesh BJP at Renigunta near Tirupati.

Terror incidents in Kashmir dropped by 25% after surgical strikes

Terror incidents in Kashmir dropped by 25% after surgical strikes

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said in the Lok Sabha that between October 1, 2016 and March 31 this year the state reported 155 terror attacks.

Hopeful of NIA team's visit to Pak to probe Pathankot attack: Govt

Hopeful of NIA team's visit to Pak to probe Pathankot attack: Govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the government was hopeful a team of National Investigation Agency will soon visit Pakistan to gather evidence in connection with the Pathankot terror attack.

Changing stance: Don't know where Dawood is, says government

Changing stance: Don't know where Dawood is, says government

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The latest admission appears to be a u-turn by the government, which in the past, has maintained that the underworld don lives in Pakistan.

Why are our MPs discussing Bigg Boss in Parliament?

Why are our MPs discussing Bigg Boss in Parliament?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

A round-up of what our lawmakers have been discussing in Parliament on Tuesday

Trapped miners not CM Conrad's problem!

Trapped miners not CM Conrad's problem!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

How can a chief minister shrug off his responsibility not just for the illegality taking place under his nose but also for the lives that are likely lost? asks Aditi Phadnis.

Over 130 million workers in India have not passed tenth grade!

Over 130 million workers in India have not passed tenth grade!

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Illiterate main workers constitute 28.8 per cent of the total 362.6 million main workers while 19.7 per cent are literate with matriculate/secondary but below graduate level.

Uyghur leader applied for visa in wrong category: Rijiju

Uyghur leader applied for visa in wrong category: Rijiju

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Rijiju, who handles the visa issue in the home ministry, said Isa should have applied for conference visa rather than applying for tourist visa.

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

He dropped those perceived to be non-performers or whose integrity came into question, and also where it was felt they needed to learn a lesson or two in humility.

UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly cheating the PNB, the country's second largest lender, to the tune of more than $2 billion.

Centre should not be blamed for Dalit atrocities: Union minister Ahir

Centre should not be blamed for Dalit atrocities: Union minister Ahir

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Is the Union government responsible for it (Dalit atrocities)? Is the party (BJP) responsible for it?," Ahir asked.

Rijiju on beef row: Can't stop food habits in a secular country

Rijiju on beef row: Can't stop food habits in a secular country

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Amidst a row over eating beef, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said no restrictions can be put on food habits in a secular country like India but the sentiments of the majority should be respected in Hindu-majority as well as Christian and Muslim-majority states.

Modi's 18-hour workday: Will it work wonders?

Modi's 18-hour workday: Will it work wonders?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Working longer hours has nothing to do with working better.

79 terrorists killed in J&K till June 30

79 terrorists killed in J&K till June 30

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Also 125 terrorist incidents occurred in the first six months of 2016 in comparison to 76 in the corresponding period of last year.

Kiren Rijiju flies high on board Sukhoi-30MKI

Kiren Rijiju flies high on board Sukhoi-30MKI

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday flew in a Sukhoi-30MKI supersonic fighter jet of the Indian Air Force from the Halwara airbase in Punjab.

Yoga with PM: Police bosses join Modi in Yoga session

Yoga with PM: Police bosses join Modi in Yoga session

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday participated in a 45-minute yoga session along with over 200 top police officers of the country gathered at Kutch for an annual conference, which has been marked by a distinctive personal touch this time.

Pak flag display: Centre says will deal firmly with anti-national acts

Pak flag display: Centre says will deal firmly with anti-national acts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The government on Tuesday asserted in Lok Sabha that it will not allow anti-national acts.

Sacrifice of brave soldiers won't go in vain: PM

Sacrifice of brave soldiers won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Leaders across political parties condemned the attack.

'Modi's security adequate, Rajiv didn't have even a sub-inspector'

'Modi's security adequate, Rajiv didn't have even a sub-inspector'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

In the wake of the Bharatiya Janata Party's demand for fool-proof security to Narendra Modi, the government on Wednesday said the BJP's prime ministerial candidate's security has already been tightened but ruled out Special Protection Group protection for him.

Tulsi Prajapati case: Court raps Amit Shah for non-appearance

Tulsi Prajapati case: Court raps Amit Shah for non-appearance

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A Central Bureau of Investigation the counsel of former Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Amit Shah for seeking yet another exemption for his client without assigning any reason for the BJP leader's non-appearance in connection with the 2006 Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case.

'The Muslim population has declined in Assam'

'The Muslim population has declined in Assam'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'After the NRC it is proved that whatever the BJP was saying about illegal Bangladeshi migrant was a lie and Indian Muslims have their documents to prove their citizenship.'

Hindu population reducing in India, minorities flourishing, tweets Rijiju

Hindu population reducing in India, minorities flourishing, tweets Rijiju

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The Minister of state for home's comment came after the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee accused the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government of trying to convert Arunachal Pradesh into a Hindu state.