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Manipur: Army increases surveillance; curfew relaxed, 23K relocated

Manipur: Army increases surveillance; curfew relaxed, 23K relocated

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The curfew imposed under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will be relaxed from 7 am to 10 am, it said.

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.

Women's quota will come true after 2029, Amit Shah hints in LS

Women's quota will come true after 2029, Amit Shah hints in LS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday appealed to the opposition for the unanimous passage of the women's reservation bill and said shortcomings, if any, can be rectified at a later date.

BJP, TMC spar over stripping of 2 women in Malda

BJP, TMC spar over stripping of 2 women in Malda

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

A purported video of the incident showing the mob beating the women up mercilessly on Wednesday was shared in the social media by Amit Malviya, the head of BJP's IT cell on Saturday.

31 MoUs signed on day one of Vibrant Gujarat Summit

31 MoUs signed on day one of Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

India Inc very keen to do business in Gujarat.

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked a petitioner, who has sought the constitution of an independent committee under a retired apex court judge to inquire into the incidents of sexual assault and violence in Manipur, to mention his plea for listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Due to the huge unemployment among displaced Adivasis they undertake any job that comes their way even if it means working and living in hazardous conditions.' 'The situation is such that out of every five tribals who migrate in search of employment only three come back alive.'

In RS, Modi thumps chest, says he alone is more than a match for entire Oppn

In RS, Modi thumps chest, says he alone is more than a match for entire Oppn

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Amid slogan shouting by MPs from the Trinamool Congress, the Congress and other opposition parties from the Well of the House, Modi began replying to the debate on the motion thanking the President for her address to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the start of the Budget Session, and accused the Congress of adopting only 'tokenism' to solving problems the country faced.

Ajit Jogi: The politician who never gave up

Ajit Jogi: The politician who never gave up

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The first chief minister of Chhattisgarh, was known in the political circles as someone who never gave up despite defeats, controversies and debilitating health issues.

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'It's unfortunate that the prime minister prioritises his own image over the humanitarian situation that is unfolding in Manipur, prioritising his ego over the atrocities that women and tribals have had to suffer in Manipur.'

Priyanka visits victims of Sonbhadra firing

Priyanka visits victims of Sonbhadra firing

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Priyanka Gandhi covered the distance from Varanasi to Umbha village in Sonbhadra district, about 100 kilometres apart, by road, prompting Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma to say she was pulling off a "political stunt".

Modi will be PM for 3rd time in 2024, says NDA resolution

Modi will be PM for 3rd time in 2024, says NDA resolution

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

All 39 constituents of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Tuesday reposed faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and resolved to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections unitedly under his leadership.

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Ahead of the state assembly elections due this year-end, Baghel made as many as 15 announcements in his address during the state-level Independence Day function at the Police Parade ground in Raipur.

Manipur CM wants arms looted from security forces returned, roadblocks to go

Manipur CM wants arms looted from security forces returned, roadblocks to go

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday appealed to people to surrender weapons looted from security forces and warned of legal action against anyone found to be in unauthorised and illegal possession of arms and ammunition.

From Parliament to SC, outrage over Manipur women's video

From Parliament to SC, outrage over Manipur women's video

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The assault and humiliation of two women paraded naked in a Manipur village in May sparked nationwide outrage on Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the incident had shamed 140 crore Indians and the Supreme Court terming it 'simply unacceptable'.

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.

Too little, too late, Cong slams all-party meet on Manipur

Too little, too late, Cong slams all-party meet on Manipur

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A host of Congress leaders, including former party chief Rahul Gandhi, criticised the move to convene an all-party meeting in Delhi and at this juncture.

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

'What was police doing?' SC may form SIT to probe Manipur video

'What was police doing?' SC may form SIT to probe Manipur video

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court Monday termed as 'horrendous' the video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur and sought information about steps taken so far in the first information reports (FIRs) lodged, saying now it will not want the state police to probe the matter as they virtually handed over the women to the rioting mob.

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

BJP rejig: Anil Antony, ex-AMU VC made vice presidents

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The BJP has dropped C T Ravi, a leader from Karnataka, Dilip Saikia, a Lok Sabha MP from Assam, as its general secretaries, and Vinod Sonkar, Harish Dwivedi, both Lok Sabha MPs from Uttar Pradesh, and Sunil Deodhar as secretaries.

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

UNESCO is looking at adding another Indian locale to its prestigious index of World Heritage Sites -- Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges.

Manipur: 'It was like pogrom of Jews in Nazi Germany'

Manipur: 'It was like pogrom of Jews in Nazi Germany'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Suddenly, a mob gathered near the locality, pelting stones and shouting slogans asking residents to leave. Manipur had been tense throughout the day with demonstrations and protests in Churachandpur and Imphal, some of which had turned violent.

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Congress moves no-trust motion against Shivraj Singh govt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The debate, which saw several heated exchanges, will continue on Thursday.

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'

Mamata apologises for minister's jibe at Murmu, says will sack him if he repeats it

Mamata apologises for minister's jibe at Murmu, says will sack him if he repeats it

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

"We respect the President of India. She is a highly respected lady. We condemn the statement made by minister of state Akhil Giri; what he said is wrong. The party has already condemned the statement and has also cautioned Akhil Giri," the CM said at a press conference at the state secretariat.

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Modi wants the BJP to gets an additional 10% of the vote share from what it won in 2019. Plans are afoot to get new faces to replace MPs with poor chances of winning. Sources say more than 100 MPs are like to be axed, notes Modi biographer Ramesh Menon.

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh asked the UGC to furnish the details of steps taken on a plea by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.

PIL in SC seeks probe into rapes and violence in Manipur

PIL in SC seeks probe into rapes and violence in Manipur

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The PIL said the independent expert committee should be asked to submit its report within four weeks and direction be issued for action against state agencies for dereliction of duty.

Dhupguri bypoll puts INDIA bloc's unity to test

Dhupguri bypoll puts INDIA bloc's unity to test

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The bypoll on September 5 is also a litmus test for all three political outfits, with the BJP hoping to check its erosion in its vote share and retain the seat, the TMC aiming to wrest the tribal-dominated assembly segment and the CPI(M)-Congress alliance hoping to regain its traditional seat.

SC quashes FIR lodged against journo Patricia Mukhim over FB post

SC quashes FIR lodged against journo Patricia Mukhim over FB post

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Mukhim's counsel had earlier argued before the apex court that there was no intention to create disharmony or conflict through the post which referred to an incident of a murderous assault on July 3, 2020.

'People are frightened, but nobody knows what to do'

'People are frightened, but nobody knows what to do'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'There is no one who will be able to have a dignified life, when your brother and sister of another community are not being treated as human.'

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Joint resolution of 26 Opposition parties says...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The opposition alliance that will take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and an 11-member committee will be set up for coordination, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced after a meeting of the parties in Bengaluru.

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'Deeply hurt by Modi's conspicuous silence for over a month-and-a-half since the outbreak of violence, people in Manipur came on the roads and crushed their radio sets to express their frustration and anger.' 'The fact that Modi's Mann Ki Baat did not have a single reference to the Manipur violence further accentuated this hurt and anger.'

'They will kill us, lynch us'

'They will kill us, lynch us'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'The Manipur government is a government now ruled by the mob.'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

Manipur panel submits 3 reports to SC, flags loss of ID proof, compensation

Manipur panel submits 3 reports to SC, flags loss of ID proof, compensation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Gita Mittal committee, set up to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence in Manipur, on Monday submitted three reports highlighting the need for reconstruction of identity documents, upgradation of compensation and appointment of domain experts to facilitate its functioning.

Tripura polls: BJP to contest in 55 seats, ally IPFT in 5 constituencies

Tripura polls: BJP to contest in 55 seats, ally IPFT in 5 constituencies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the BJP will contest in 55 constituencies in its bid to return to power in the northeastern state which has a 60-member assembly for the second time in a row.

On I-Day, Modi prescribes several mantras for India

On I-Day, Modi prescribes several mantras for India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

From the trifecta of demography, democracy and diversity to the three ills of corruption, nepotism and appeasement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday used several catchy phrases to drive home his government's achievements, his vision for the future and criticism of the opposition.