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Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Farmers launch 'rail roko' to protest agri bills; train services hit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

23 trains have been partially cancelled and five short terminated till September 26 as protesters blocked rail tracks at various places, including Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sangrur, Barnala, Mansa and Nabha.

'BJP worker' found hanging in Purulia commited suicide: Police

'BJP worker' found hanging in Purulia commited suicide: Police

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

"The post-mortem report said it was a case of asphyxia due to ante-mortem hanging and suicidal in nature," the SP said.

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

An uneasy lull prevailed on the campus on Friday as very few people were seen in the university streets and eating joints, otherwise brimming with students. The unease at the university's Sabarmati Hostel, which bore a heavy brunt of the mob violence, was palpable as a few students were seen leaving the campus fearing for their safety on Thursday evening as well.

West Bengal riots: Mamata announces judicial probe, attacks BJP

West Bengal riots: Mamata announces judicial probe, attacks BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The CM also accused the Modi government and the BJP of trying to disturb peace.

MP, Odisha bypolls end with 70-77% turnout

MP, Odisha bypolls end with 70-77% turnout

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

An Election Commission official said minor clashes between political workers were reported from some areas.

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The SC asked the Kerala government to file its response during the day on an application against the three-day relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions in the state in view of the upcoming Bakrid festival.

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

FBI warns 'armed protests' in US ahead of Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Posts on pro-Trump and far-right online networks have called for protest action on a number of dates, including armed demonstrations in cities across the country on January 17 and a march in Washington DC on inauguration day itself.

88 Kashmir youths took up arms in 2016, highest in 6 years

88 Kashmir youths took up arms in 2016, highest in 6 years

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

In written replies to two separate questions in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir shared data about Kashmiri youths taking up arms, infiltration attempts and law and order situation in the valley.

Crores await release of final NRC draft amid tight security

Crores await release of final NRC draft amid tight security

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The NRC will include the names of all Indian citizens who have been residing in Assam before March 25, 1971.

Govt fighting swine flu with ayurvedic meds and isolation wards

Govt fighting swine flu with ayurvedic meds and isolation wards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

A day after death toll due to swine flu crossed 700, Union Minister of State for Health Shripad Naik said the Centre is sending special ayurvedic medicinal syrups to all states as part of its efforts to combat the influenza.

Only 2% turnout in repoll in Srinagar LS constituency

Only 2% turnout in repoll in Srinagar LS constituency

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Barring a stone pelting incident at Soibagh area in Budgam district, the situation was peaceful in the areas where the polling was held, the officials said.

Pakistan executes 4 more terrorists on death-row

Pakistan executes 4 more terrorists on death-row

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Four more death-row convicts were executed on Sunday in Pakistan for their involvement in an attack on former military ruler General Pervez Musharraf after the country lifted a ban on the death penalty following last week's deadly Taliban attack on a Peshawar school.

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A controversy has erupted over the portrayal of the Jat king of Bharatpur in the movie.

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

They said protests took place at around a dozen places in which several protesters were injured.

Farmers stage nationwide 'rail roko'; railways says not much impact

Farmers stage nationwide 'rail roko'; railways says not much impact

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Agitating farmer groups on Thursday held a four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' agitation with the railways saying there was negligible impact on services though some trains were stopped by officials at stations as a precautionary measure.

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

Rediff.com21 May 2020

In a communication to all states and union territories, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla asked them to strictly ensure prohibition of all non-essential activities between 7 pm and 7 am, saying the night curfew imposed to contain the coronavirus spread is an 'important element of the home ministry guidelines'.

PHOTOS: Mumbai's fond farewell to Bappa

PHOTOS: Mumbai's fond farewell to Bappa

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

After 10 days of joy and celebrations, amidst much security Mumbaikars said goodbye to its favourite Lord Ganesha.

Varanasi stampede toll rises to 25; top officials suspended

Varanasi stampede toll rises to 25; top officials suspended

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee expressed condolences over the loss of lives in the stampede and called upon the authorities to provide all assistance and help to the victims.

Curfew relaxed in strife-hit Saharanpur

Curfew relaxed in strife-hit Saharanpur

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

With the situation improving in violence-hit Saharanpur, the district authorities on Monday relaxed curfew for four hours in the new city area to allow people to buy their daily need items from markets which were directed to remain open.

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Grandest flypast highlight of 73rd Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath on Wednesday with the grandest flypast with 75 aircraft to mark the 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations being the highlight of the 73rd Republic Day Parade, which was drastically scaled down in view of the Covid pandemic.

Patel stir: Mobile internet ban lifted in Gujarat except Ahmedabad

Patel stir: Mobile internet ban lifted in Gujarat except Ahmedabad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Police on Tuesday lifted the ban they had imposed on mobile internet, social media and SMS services in the wake of violence during the Patel stir in various parts of the state last week.

Stage set for Mamata's mega Opposition rally

Stage set for Mamata's mega Opposition rally

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

More than 20 national leaders will attend the meeting, TMC sources said. Most of them have already arrived in Kolkata.

EC rejects AAP complaints of booth capturing in Amethi

EC rejects AAP complaints of booth capturing in Amethi

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The Aam Admi Party on Wednesday complained to the Election Commission that several booths in Amethi in UP have been captured, but the poll panel found the charge to be unfounded after verification and said voting there was progressing peacefully.

Day after stampede kills 27, Chandrababu orders judicial inquiry

Day after stampede kills 27, Chandrababu orders judicial inquiry

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Policemen were on their toes as heavy rush was expected on the day of "Aadi Amavasya" on Wednesday.

Mahadayi row: Bandh hits normal life in Karnataka

Mahadayi row: Bandh hits normal life in Karnataka

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

The bandh has been called by pro-Kannada and farmers' organisations, protesting the Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal's interim order rejecting the state's petition seeking 7.56 tmcft for drinking water projects.

Won't give up, says Naidu as cops lock gates of his house

Won't give up, says Naidu as cops lock gates of his house

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Party leaders and workers who were on their way to Naidu's residence were stopped by police and taken into preventive custody.

Amid protests, SC to hear CBI plea in Vyapam case on July 20

Amid protests, SC to hear CBI plea in Vyapam case on July 20

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

On July 9, the Supreme Court had ordered transfer of the probe into all Vyapam scam cases and the deaths allegedly linked to it to CBI.

Harish Rawat visits injured Tarun Vijay, says `God belongs to all`

Harish Rawat visits injured Tarun Vijay, says `God belongs to all`

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat visited BJP MP Tarun Vijay in the hospital, who was attacked by a mob after he visited a temple in Chakrata along with a Dalit leader.

'Those not in final NRC will get enough opportunity to prove citizenship'

'Those not in final NRC will get enough opportunity to prove citizenship'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Sonowal assured people that the state government will provide legal aid to poor people in their fight against exclusion from the NRC so that they can pursue their cases in foreigners tribunals and in higher courts.

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Modi used surgical strikes for political capital, Rahul said.

5 tips for your financial well-being

5 tips for your financial well-being

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Here's how you can ensure you have enough in your kitty and be in command of your finances.

Action replay in J-K: 71% polling in 2nd phase, likely to go up

Action replay in J-K: 71% polling in 2nd phase, likely to go up

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Ignoring the separatists' call to shun the vote, electors in the five districts emulated the trend seen in the first phase by turning up at polling booths in large numbers at 8 am, the scheduled start of voting. It turned out to be an impressive 71.28 per cent turnout in the second phase.

Concrete barriers at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as more join farmers' protest

Concrete barriers at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as more join farmers' protest

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Security was stepped up after farmers threatened to block more highways connecting the national capital.

Karnataka bandh on Saturday over Cauvery row

Karnataka bandh on Saturday over Cauvery row

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Normal life in Karnataka is likely to be affected on Saturday as pro-Kannada outfits have called for a statewide dawn-to-dusk bandh to protest Tamil Nadu's opposition to Mekedatu drinking water project across the inter-state river Cauvery.

Central forces deployed in Bengaluru after violence over PF

Central forces deployed in Bengaluru after violence over PF

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The city police commissioner has promulgated prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure in the limits of Bengaluru city till the midnight of April 22.

I am president, defiant Morsi tells Egyptian court

I am president, defiant Morsi tells Egyptian court

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on Monday termed as "illegal" his trial on charges of inciting murder and violence during his year-long rule and demanded that leaders of the "military coup" should be tried instead of him.

Desis in DC for Trump inaugural

Desis in DC for Trump inaugural

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Republican Hindu Coalition will be out in force at Donald Trump's inauguration.

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, along with his disciples, paid obeisance to the idols on their respective chariots.

Chhagan Bhujbal arrested in money laundering case

Chhagan Bhujbal arrested in money laundering case

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

According to an ED official, the arrest of the former Public Works Department minister was affected under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after he allegedly refused to cooperate during the questioning.

Saira Banu: Dilip Kumar stable; we're praying for full recovery

Saira Banu: Dilip Kumar stable; we're praying for full recovery

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The veteran actor was admitted to a Bandra hospital Sunday night.