News for 'unity'

NCERT drops portions related to RSS ban, Gandhi, Hindu-Muslim unity

NCERT drops portions related to RSS ban, Gandhi, Hindu-Muslim unity

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

"Gandhi's pursuit of Hindu-Muslim unity provoked Hindu extremists" and "Organisations like RSS were banned for some time" are among the texts missing from the class 12 political science textbook for the new academic session.

One nation, one election: Kovind panel report placed before Cabinet

One nation, one election: Kovind panel report placed before Cabinet

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Simultaneous polls will help save resources, spur development and social cohesion, deepen "foundations of democratic rubric" and help realise the aspirations of "India, that is Bharat", the panel had said.

More trouble for Kangana over 'Emergency' controversy

More trouble for Kangana over 'Emergency' controversy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

A court in Chandigarh has issued notices to Kangana on a complaint accusing them of maligning the image of Sikhs in her upcoming movie Emergency.

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Shaheen Afridi brushes aside rumours of discontent within Pakistan team

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

As the fight reaches its crescendo with the big election day just a few hours away, many political observers billed the unpredictable race for the 47th President of the US as the most consequential one in decades while appearing to project a grim picture for the country's future under a Trump presidency.

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Dharma doesn't mean eat this, don't eat that: RSS chief

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Some elements are creating obstacles in the path of India's development and are fearful of its rise on the global stage, but they will not succeed, he asserted.

China holds 'warning' drills around Taiwan

China holds 'warning' drills around Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

China on Monday conducted day-long large-scale military drills aimed at surrounding Taiwan by deploying an aircraft carrier group, besides army, navy, air force and missile forces, in an apparent response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's remarks that Beijing has no authority to represent Taipei.

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Trump trashed old speech, has new one ready for Milwaukee

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump will focus on national unity and share his personal stories in his acceptance speech on Thursday as the presidential nominee of the Republican Party for the November election, days after he faced an assassination attempt.

No use of bowing before Shivaji Maharaj...: Rahul's dig at BJP

No use of bowing before Shivaji Maharaj...: Rahul's dig at BJP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Gandhi slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over the collapse of the statue of the warrior king at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg district, and said the party's ideology is not right.

Will India Include Padikkal, Jurel For Perth Test?

Will India Include Padikkal, Jurel For Perth Test?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Australia in Perth?

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

This was the second incident of desecration at a BAPS temple in less than a month in the US amidst the growing trend of temple vandalism as part of a systematic hate crime against the Hindu community in the country.

Holding criticises England team's 'moment of unity' gesture

Holding criticises England team's 'moment of unity' gesture

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

West Indies great Michael Holding criticised England cricket team's "moment of unity" gesture in the ongoing two-Test series against New Zealand, saying it was not supporting Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement but giving subtle meaning of "all lives matter".

Bomb threats: Govt asks social media platforms to act

Bomb threats: Govt asks social media platforms to act

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Amid a spate of hoax bomb threats to multiple airlines, the IT ministry has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly remove or disable access to misinformation within the strict timelines prescribed under IT rules.

Uproar in JK assembly over resolution on Art 370 restoration

Uproar in JK assembly over resolution on Art 370 restoration

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

BJP members, including the Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, opposed the resolution, saying it was not part of the listed business.

Young vs old rivalry persists in TMC as party calls for unity

Young vs old rivalry persists in TMC as party calls for unity

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The recent controversy unfolded after West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee had in November advocated the need to give due respect to senior members and rejected the notion that elderly leaders should retire from active politics.

3rd Modi govt to implement 'one nation, one election': Sources

3rd Modi govt to implement 'one nation, one election': Sources

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government will implement 'one nation, one election' within its current tenure, sources said, exuding confidence that the reform measure would receive support across party lines.

AAP-Cong alliance in Haryana not final yet: Sources

AAP-Cong alliance in Haryana not final yet: Sources

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

No final decision has been taken on the alliance with the Congress for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls yet, sources in Aam Aadmi Party said on Sunday. The last date to file nominations is September 12.

16 Timeless Lessons From The Ramayana

16 Timeless Lessons From The Ramayana

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'Our greatest enemies lie within us Kama -- selfish desires; krodha -- anger; moha -- attachment; lobha -- greed; madha -- pride and matsarya -- envy. Life is a constant battle against these dark forces. An enlightening excerpt from Priya Arora's book, Rama: A Man of Dharma.

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

India clinched a second successive Olympic bronze medal at the Games for the first time in 52 years with a 2-1 triumph over Spain in the third position playoff on Thursday.

RSS backs caste census for welfare, opposes political use

RSS backs caste census for welfare, opposes political use

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Sunil Ambekar, RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh, said caste and caste-relations were a "very sensitive issue" for the Hindu society and it is an important issue "for our national unity and integrity".

J-K polls: Secret to BJP's multi-crore bizman Devender Rana's win

J-K polls: Secret to BJP's multi-crore bizman Devender Rana's win

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Once a trusted lieutenant of the former National Conference president Omar Abdullah and his political advisor during his tenure as chief minister, Rana holds considerable sway among Muslims, particularly the Gujjar community in Jammu.

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Indian-American Republican leader Nikky Haley has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump as the party's candidate for the presidential election, delivering the message of unity after their bitter rivalry during the presidential primary.

Any alliance with Cong 'very difficult' until...: AAP after Oppn unity meet

Any alliance with Cong 'very difficult' until...: AAP after Oppn unity meet

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

At the meeting, many parties urged the Congress to publicly denounce the ordinance but the Congress refused to do so, claimed AAP, adding that the grand old party's "silence raises suspicions about its real intentions".

Dangerous narrative: BJP slams Rahul's remarks on Sikhs

Dangerous narrative: BJP slams Rahul's remarks on Sikhs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

"I condemn is the strongest terms the statement he has made about Sikhs not being able to wear turbans and kadas," the BJP leader from the Sikh community said.

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

An impressive performance in Jharkhand and, especially, Maharashtra assembly polls next month by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will lay to rest the doubts over the party's political dominance after its underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha polls and strike a body blow to the Opposition.

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

'Modi Is Not Yet a Legitimate PM'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'Just because the NDA has a majority and the BJP is the single largest party does not mean that this Modi government enjoys a majority in the Lok Sabha.' 'It is always possible that some members (of the NDA and even the BJP) may defect, some members may not want him to be the prime minister and they might vote differently (against Modi) in the confidence vote.'

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Initially, I didn't think much of him. But when I walked alongside him, I realized he has what it takes.'

Can't sack everyone: Mamata tells protesting doctors

Can't sack everyone: Mamata tells protesting doctors

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of their colleague at R G Kar Hospital to end their fast-unto-death stir, stating that most of their demands have been addressed while rejecting their insistence on removing the state health secretary.

Seeking opposition unity, Kharge dials Kejriwal

Seeking opposition unity, Kharge dials Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Kharge's outreach is part of the Congress' efforts to bring several like-minded parties together on a common platform in their fight against the BJP.

Omar Abdullah sworn-in as J-K CM, ally Cong not to join his govt yet

Omar Abdullah sworn-in as J-K CM, ally Cong not to join his govt yet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the first elected government in the Union Territory since 2019 when Article 370 was abrogated.

Hindu groups protest against 'illegal' mosque in Shimla

Hindu groups protest against 'illegal' mosque in Shimla

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Sanjauli area was choked as the protesters took out a march. The area teemed with hundreds of demonstrators, several of whom carried Hindu religion insignia, such as saffron flags and banners bearing Lord Ram's image and the protesters demanded demolition of the illegal mosque in 15 days.

If we can create Bangladesh...: Ramdev on safety of Hindus

If we can create Bangladesh...: Ramdev on safety of Hindus

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'I fear that India will need to remain vigilant so that the honour and dignity of the mothers, sisters and daughters of our Hindu brothers are not at stake. The entire country will have to stand with its minority Hindu brothers with full strength'

PM pays tributes to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity

PM pays tributes to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Sardar Patel's birth anniversary is being celebrated as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' (National Unity Day) since 2014.

Indian cultural centre, 4 temples attacked in Bangladesh

Indian cultural centre, 4 temples attacked in Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre located in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area was damaged by the unruly mob, according to eyewitnesses.

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

"This fight is against the hatred that the BJP and RSS are spreading throughout the country. They have tried to create conflicts between Hindus and Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs, and Hindus and Christians just to hold onto power. But they are failing and their strategy is not working," he said.

J-K polls: NC to contest 51 seats, Congress 32 as allies seal deal

J-K polls: NC to contest 51 seats, Congress 32 as allies seal deal

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The leaders said the list of seats each party will be contesting, as well as the names of the candidates, will be issued later.

Resolve differences at ballot box, not with bullets: Biden

Resolve differences at ballot box, not with bullets: Biden

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

"There is no place in America for this kind of violence, for any violence ever. Period. No exceptions. We can't allow this violence to be normalised," Biden said.

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Amid opposition unity talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it was fighting elections in Meghalaya to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state, drawing a sharp reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Sreejesh set to become India junior coach

Sreejesh set to become India junior coach

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Sreejesh set to become India junior coach

Bengal junior doctors call off 'cease work' after 42 days

Bengal junior doctors call off 'cease work' after 42 days

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ending the logjam persisting for 42 days in the wake of the rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar hospital, the agitating medics withdrew the 'cease work' after holding a march to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office in Salt Lake in Kolkata from the state health department's headquarters, where they had been demonstrating for over a week.