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Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad launches Azad Samaj Party

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad launches Azad Samaj Party

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Azad said the Bhim Army will run parallel to the party and continue to fight for Dalit rights and enrol new members.

Six detained for Pratapgarh violence; curfew continues

Six detained for Pratapgarh violence; curfew continues

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Police on Thursday detained six persons in connection with communal clashes in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh district, which has left three dead and six injured, even as curfew continued in Kotadi village for second consecutive day.

Rakesh Tikait, the cynosure of many eyes

Rakesh Tikait, the cynosure of many eyes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Tikait has been at loggerheads with various governments on a range of farmers' issues, including loan waivers, minimum support price, power tariff and land acquisition in states such as UP, Haryana Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh.

Will BJP lift AFSPA to retain power in Manipur?

Will BJP lift AFSPA to retain power in Manipur?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Now, the chief minister is under pressure to make good his promise after the December 4 incident in Nagaland's Mon, where 14 people were killedAFSPA has eclipsed all other achievements of the Biren Singh government.

Soorarai Pottru review

Soorarai Pottru review

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Soorarai Pottru HELD A Ganesh Nadar'S attention till the last frame.

Bengal Guv to visit violence-hit areas in Nandigram

Bengal Guv to visit violence-hit areas in Nandigram

Rediff.com14 May 2021

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said he would visit places in Nandigram, where post-poll violence was allegedly reported.

Does Ravan make Modi-Shah-Yogi nervous?

Does Ravan make Modi-Shah-Yogi nervous?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'There are around 400 Lok Sabha constituencies where Dalits and Muslims combined constitute 30% of the electorate.' 'Also, 90% to 95% of Dalits and Muslims go out and vote.' 'So, if they are come together, they become significant electorally.'

From toolkit to andolanjeevi to Thunberg and Rihanna, protests saw it all

From toolkit to andolanjeevi to Thunberg and Rihanna, protests saw it all

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The protests against farm laws saw a fair share of controversies as well with climate activist Greta Thunberg and pop sensation Rihanna making their way to India's prime time debates and terms such as 'toolkit' and 'andolanjeevi' entering the Indian political lexicon.

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Paralympics: Bhagat-Kohli in semis; Suhas, Tarun, Manoj too qualify

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Prachi Yadav finishes last in 200m canoe VL2 final

'Will discipline you in 2 mins': MoS Mishra's video enraged farmers

'Will discipline you in 2 mins': MoS Mishra's video enraged farmers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

A purported video of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra in which he is heard telling farmers that he would 'discipline' them in 'two minutes' appears to have angered them even before Sunday's violent clashes in Lakhimpur Kheri.

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch.

A year on, kin of victims remain oblivious about Delhi riots probe

A year on, kin of victims remain oblivious about Delhi riots probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

According to the police, overall, 1,818 people have been arrested so far in 400 cases in connection with the riots. They said 342 charge sheets have been filed by Delhi Police by the end of 2020, out of which the trial court has taken cognizance 250 cases.

BJP set to cash in on valour of Bihar Regiment in Ladakh

BJP set to cash in on valour of Bihar Regiment in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

JD-U sources conceded that the BJP's "Bihari martyrdom" line will give the coalition an edge or "at least help us combat anti-incumbency if the Opposition makes an issue of Nitish's governance".

Another holy book found desecrated in Punjab's Moga district

Another holy book found desecrated in Punjab's Moga district

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A fresh incident of alleged sacrilege was on Wednesday reported in the Moga district of Punjab, which was recently rocked by a series of protests over such cases.

PM pushes for self-reliant India with 'Make for World' call

PM pushes for self-reliant India with 'Make for World' call

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

He made a reference to the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley in June this year. "What our jawans can do, what the country can do, the world has seen in Ladakh," he said.

R-Day violence to Lakhimpur killings, anti-farm laws stir saw it all

R-Day violence to Lakhimpur killings, anti-farm laws stir saw it all

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

From the Republic Day violence to Lakhimpur Kheri incident and terms such as 'toolkit' and andolanjeevi entering the Indian political lexicon, it was controversies galore during the year-long farmers' movement against the contentious agri laws.

Bengal: BSF 'firing' kills child, two others

Bengal: BSF 'firing' kills child, two others

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Three villagers, including a child, were on Tuesday killed after some Border Security Force personnel allegedly fired at them during a clash in Coochbehar, West Bengal, police said.

Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Future conflict will involve bypassing of frontiers to strike at critical vulnerabilities directly and in the hinterland at the appropriate time, explains Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd), who served as chief of the Integrated Defence Staff and Central Army Commander.

Telangana Govt allots plot to Olympic silver medallist Sindhu

Telangana Govt allots plot to Olympic silver medallist Sindhu

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The land is located in Shaikpet village of Hyderabad district.

16 killed in post-poll violence, Mamata announces Rs 2 lakh for kin

16 killed in post-poll violence, Mamata announces Rs 2 lakh for kin

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Stating that at least 16 people of different political parties have lost their lives in the post-poll violence in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying unable to digest defeat in the state elections they were sending central ministers to incite unrest in Kolkata.

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

After its rise and fall, can the NSCN-IM rise again?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The NSCN-IM is no longer the force it used to be. Once the 'de facto government' of Magaland, it gradually reduced to an extortion racket. But missteps by the Centre could give it a new lease of life.

Jharkhand: Mob beats up man on suspicion of cow slaughter

Jharkhand: Mob beats up man on suspicion of cow slaughter

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

A carcass of the animal was found near the man's house.

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

'We can expect heightened belligerence from China.'

Achche din only for PM: Rahul sharpens attack against Modi on price rise

Achche din only for PM: Rahul sharpens attack against Modi on price rise

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

"The aam aadmi is groaning under unprecedented price rise. It is no achhe din (good times) for them. It is achhe din only for the prime minister," Gandhi said during his two-day visit to Amethi.

Violence, missing voter names mar Phase 1 of elections

Violence, missing voter names mar Phase 1 of elections

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

As round one of the seven-phase Lok Sabha election began in 91 constituencies across the length and breadth of India, from the hills of Kashmir to the islands of Andaman and Nicobar, reports of unrest and irregularities cast shadows over the world's biggest poll process.

Best images from the week gone by!

Best images from the week gone by!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here are the top 10 images from the big news that shook the world in the previous week.

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Nail-studded roads, concrete barriers: Farmer protest sites fortified

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

"They have put these barbed wires, not us. They are not allowing people to come to Delhi. We are not the one blocking the roads. If we block roads, they ask us to vacate, but no action is taken when the same is done by these security forces," said.

Bhima Koregaon hearing: Gaps in the police affidavit

Bhima Koregaon hearing: Gaps in the police affidavit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The police were aware of the bandh since the gram panchayats had informed them about it. Yet, they did nothing to prevent it.

Another TMC leader asks party men to kill intruders

Another TMC leader asks party men to kill intruders

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

With the dust yet to settle down on Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Tapas Pal's incendiary comments, another leader Arup Chakraborty on Tuesday asked party workers to kill those who intruded into their homes at night.

Islamic State J-K chief among 4 terrorists killed in Kashmir

Islamic State J-K chief among 4 terrorists killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khiram in Srigufwara area of the south Kashmir district this morning after receiving specific intelligence input about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.

The conflicts that rocked the world

The conflicts that rocked the world

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

From the political maelstrom in Washington to the humanitarian disaster in Yemen to the deadly unrest along the Israel-Gaza border, photographers captured a world in turbulent transition.

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. "Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said in a tweet.

Now Dalit youth burnt to death in Haryana's Yamunanagar

Now Dalit youth burnt to death in Haryana's Yamunanagar

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Close on the heels of two Dalit children being burnt alive in Faridabad, a 21-year-old Dalit youth was allegedly burnt to death by a former village head and his family members here over some old rivalry, the police said on Friday.

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'This is not the first time that a large contingent of Assam armed police led by senior officers attacked and destroyed farm huts, crops and plantations of Mizo farmers.' 'There have been a series of such intrusions in the past and the pace of such intrusions increased in the recent past.'

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Priyanka spent the night at the guesthouse, turning down all requests of the local administration to return.

Burdwan: Police seize 653 crude bombs, arrest over 1000

Burdwan: Police seize 653 crude bombs, arrest over 1000

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

In a major crackdown, 653 crude bombs were seized from West Bengal's Burdwan district and as many as 1,117 people have been arrested in the drive launched by the police.

Muzaffarnagar riots: 3 women allege gangrape

Muzaffarnagar riots: 3 women allege gangrape

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar and adjoining areas claimed 49 lives and displaced over 40,000 people.

Dalits protest Saharanpur violence at Jantar Mantar

Dalits protest Saharanpur violence at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The protesters demanded that cases be registered against those who had perpetrated violence against Dalits on May 9. They also demanded that the affected families be awarded a compensation of Rs 10 lakh.

Farmers protest Guj company's bid to acquire land, 50 detained

Farmers protest Guj company's bid to acquire land, 50 detained

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Local head of a farmers' group alleged that the police manhandled the protesters, including women and children, and in the process at least five people were injured.

Shut down by separatists enters day 4 in Handwara, restrictions continue

Shut down by separatists enters day 4 in Handwara, restrictions continue

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

In Tral in south Kashmir, villagers hurled stones at a Central Reserve Police Force camp and this led to clashes.