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SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra will be hearing the petition filed by NGO Manipur Tribal Forum.

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has said that 31 bills will be taken up in the monsoon session. Among these include the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023.

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Assam Rifles vs Manipur police: FIR filed; BJP urges PM to...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Manipur Police has registered a first information report (FIR) accusing the Assam Rifles of blocking their vehicle after an altercation between the two groups last week, while the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace Assam Rifles 'by any other paramilitary force permanently' from the state.

Jolt to Cong as Gandhi family loyalist joins BJP in MP

Jolt to Cong as Gandhi family loyalist joins BJP in MP

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

These leaders joined the BJP in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state BJP president V D Sharma and former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the party's state headquarters on Saturday morning.

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 mutilated bodies found

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 mutilated bodies found

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

In a fresh round of violence in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, mutilated bodies of three youths were found following heavy gunfire at Kuki Thowai village in Ukhrul district on Friday, officials said.

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Safed is a lame attempt at social commentary, with terribly dull and thoughtless direction, observes Mayur Sanap.

'A Jungle Boogie -- The Real Deal!'

'A Jungle Boogie -- The Real Deal!'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Pandays aka The Travelling Family are making a trip around the world. Three days spent in the Amazon were unforgettable.

Security forces continue search ops in Manipur, recover arms, ammo

Security forces continue search ops in Manipur, recover arms, ammo

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Altogether 127 checkpoints were installed in the valley and hill districts of the northeastern state, and 873 people were detained on Wednesday for violation of rules.

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

India to fence entire 1,643-km Myanmar border, free movement to end

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The move could virtually put an end to the Free Movement Regime prevalent along the porous border.

Muhammad Iqbal never believed in 'Sare Jahan Se Acha': DU VC

Muhammad Iqbal never believed in 'Sare Jahan Se Acha': DU VC

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Iqbal wrote songs supporting the 'Muslim League' and the 'Pakistan Movement'. He was the first to raise the idea of the partition of India and the establishment of Pakistan, the VS said.

SC collegium firm on transferring Manipur HC judge to Calcutta HC

SC collegium firm on transferring Manipur HC judge to Calcutta HC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Justice Muralidharan had directed the state government to consider the representation for ST status to the majority Meitei community and write to the Centre within four weeks.

'Did no wrong': Banned Manipuri actor stands her ground

'Did no wrong': Banned Manipuri actor stands her ground

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The ban was imposed on her by civil society group Kangleipak Kanba Lup for taking part in the event held in Delhi, amid the ongoing violence in Manipur.

CBI charges terror outfit member among 5 for looting Manipur police armoury

CBI charges terror outfit member among 5 for looting Manipur police armoury

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

They had earlier been arrested by the Manipur police in September last year when they were allegedly extorting money by wearing police uniforms and carrying sophisticated weapons, the officials said.

Centre ready for discussions on Manipur violence: Union minister

Centre ready for discussions on Manipur violence: Union minister

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Stating that the Centre was not adamant when it came to people's welfare, Reddy said that it even withdrew three Farm Laws when agriculturists demanded the repeal of the controversial regulations.

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

Internet ban extended till June 15 in Manipur; 990 looted arms recovered

Internet ban extended till June 15 in Manipur; 990 looted arms recovered

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

According to the statement, the internet ban has been extended till 3 pm on June 15.

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The spark for the raging violence was lit by demonstrations by tribal groups against a move to grant the majority Meiteis the Scheduled Tribe status, which the residents of the hills had been enjoying for decades since Independence.

Kukis meet Amit Shah at home over continuing violence

Kukis meet Amit Shah at home over continuing violence

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

People from Manipur's Kuki community held a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in New Delhi on Wednesday against the ongoing violence in the northeastern state, the police said.

2 Manipuris found shot dead; 1 with blindfold, tied hands

2 Manipuris found shot dead; 1 with blindfold, tied hands

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Two bodies, including that of a woman, with bullet wounds were recovered in Imphal East and West districts in Manipur, police said on Thursday.

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

1 year after violence, Manipur is still a divided state

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'The kind of situation we are seeing...we don't believe that this can happen in a settled democracy like India'

Bihar to urge Centre to include 65% quota in 9th Schedule for immunity

Bihar to urge Centre to include 65% quota in 9th Schedule for immunity

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

On Wednesday, the Bihar Cabinet in a meeting chaired by the chief minister passed a resolution on asking the Centre to include the provision in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution, Siddharth said.

Women, youth, poor, farmers are 4 biggest castes: Modi

Women, youth, poor, farmers are 4 biggest castes: Modi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

"The results show popular support for our battle against corruption," he told a crowd of cheering supporters at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, adding that they have served a lesson to the Congress and the opposition's INDIA bloc that mere collecting some dynasts on dais may make for a good photograph but cannot win people's confidence.

Justice Siddharth Mridul appointed chief justice of Manipur HC

Justice Siddharth Mridul appointed chief justice of Manipur HC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The top court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had on July 5 recommended the appointment of Justice Mridul, a judge of the Delhi high court, as the chief justice of the Manipur high court, amid the ethnic turmoil in the border state.

India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar

India scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The FMR allows people residing close to the India-Myanmar border to venture 16 km into each other's territory without any documents.

Parliament adjourned within minutes of commencement

Parliament adjourned within minutes of commencement

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Question Hour in Lok Sabha has been disrupted every day since March 13.

SC/STs not homogeneous, observes top court in quota within quota hearing

SC/STs not homogeneous, observes top court in quota within quota hearing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for grant of quota inside quota, on Wednesday said all SCs and STs may not be homogeneous in terms of their sociological, economic, education and social status.

Uniform Civil Code bill tabled in Utt'khand assembly amid Jai Shri Ram chants

Uniform Civil Code bill tabled in Utt'khand assembly amid Jai Shri Ram chants

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states in the country, including Gujarat and Assam, have expressed their keenness to follow the Uttarakhand UCC as a model.

BSF suspends jawan for molesting woman in Manipur

BSF suspends jawan for molesting woman in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

A CCTV captured video of head constable Satish Prasad, allegedly abusing the woman donning his combat uniform and carrying an INSAS rifle, was also shared widely over social media.

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Campaigning ends for third phase, high stakes for BJP

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The stakes are significant for the BJP in this round as the party had in 2019 won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, that will go to polls on May 7.

Manipur police identify 14 more people in viral video case

Manipur police identify 14 more people in viral video case

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The two women are alleged to have been sexually assaulted before being set free by a mob. A 26-second video of the incident had surfaced on July 19.

5 Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

5 Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

To take the 'Idea to Enterprise' journey, you need to be open about your idea and articulate it to potential customers, existing entrepreneurs, experts in your industry and well-wishers.

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

They represent a new tribe whose grace and skill-sets lie well beyond my comprehension, notes Sreehari Nair.

Cong resolves to make INDIA an 'electoral success'

Cong resolves to make INDIA an 'electoral success'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

The Congress on Saturday resolved to make the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) an 'ideological and electoral success' to free the country from 'divisive politics' and ensure that people get a government that is sensitive and accountable.

Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

"The voting percentage is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained as polling is scheduled till 6 pm in many constituencies. Final figures will be known on Saturday after the scrutiny of form 17A," the EC said.

Kurmi protest seeking ST status paralyses rail, road traffic in Bengal

Kurmi protest seeking ST status paralyses rail, road traffic in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The protest started at 6 am on Tuesday with the blockade of the old National Highway 6, which connects Kolkata to Mumbai, at Khemasuli in Kharagpur Local police station area by Kudmi Samaj West Bengal, they said.

Manipur: 'The basic issue is land'

Manipur: 'The basic issue is land'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Meiteis started feeling insecure stating that the illegal immigrant population is growing in the valley, and that the majority community would become a minority.'

Elephant Whisperers Inspire Hockey Mascot

Elephant Whisperers Inspire Hockey Mascot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Bomman and Bellie, stars of the Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers, were the special guests at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 event on Thursday.

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Govt clarifies on draft UGC norms

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Govt clarifies on draft UGC norms

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The draft guidelines have drawn flak from several quarters.

Discontent grows within Trinamool, BJP in Bengal

Discontent grows within Trinamool, BJP in Bengal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Discontentment seems to be increasing by the day in sections of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal with several leaders of both camps expressing displeasure over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.