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RS adjourned sine die; Goyal says punish erring MPs

RS adjourned sine die; Goyal says punish erring MPs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Wednesday evening, two days ahead of the scheduled end of the Monsoon session, after the passage of four bills including on the OBC list and state-run insurance companies.

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'The DGCA may require airlines to install CCTV cameras on all flights and retain the footage in case of unruly behaviour.' 'Else, it would be left to individual interpretation of the involved parties.'

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to...: Jaishankar

India's ties with China 'abnormal' due to...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Jaishankar, who arrived in Santo Domingo on his first official visit to the Dominican Republic, also said that India has seen a dramatic expansion in connectivity, contacts, and cooperation across the region.

Take long-term view, place border issue in appropriate position: China responds

Take long-term view, place border issue in appropriate position: China responds

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

After India firmly told China that its violation of the border pacts has "eroded" the entire basis of bilateral ties, China's defence ministry on Friday said the situation at the border is "generally stable" and both sides should put the boundary issue in an "appropriate position" and promote its transition to "normalised management".

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Rediff.com12 May 2023

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma.

Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

It was taken up for hearing after Pathan moved an application last month for pressing the bail plea "in view of the threats" faced by him in prison.

US worried over China bullying India, other neighbours: White House

US worried over China bullying India, other neighbours: White House

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The remarks of White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki came ahead of the 14th round of military-level talks between India and China on the 20-month row in eastern Ladakh.

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Unfazed by the widespread criticism of his comments against the Hindi film The Kashmir Files, Israeli director and IFFI international jury chair Nadav Lapid said he stands by his remarks as he "knows how to recognise propaganda disguised as a movie".

'Galwan raised the cost for the PLA'

'Galwan raised the cost for the PLA'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'It is because of the bravery of Colonel Santosh Babu and his men that we have not seen a violent escalation anywhere else along the LAC.'

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Football Briefs: PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Indian-American student put in headlock in Texas school, gets suspended for 3 days

Indian-American student put in headlock in Texas school, gets suspended for 3 days

Rediff.com17 May 2022

An Indian-American boy was held in a chokehold and allegedly bullied by a white student in a school in the US state of Texas, according to a media report.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Protesting farmers thrash Punjab BJP MLA, tear clothes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A Bharatiya Janata Party MLA in Punjab was allegedly thrashed and his clothes torn by a group of farmers at Malout in Muktsar district on Saturday, police said.

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Even media persons covering the agitation manage to reach the protest sites with difficulty as they first have to pass through checking and then cross multiple layers of barricading. A Bharatiya Kisan Union office-bearer at Ghazipur border, which now resembles a highly-secured fortress, said despite the odds, supporters from far-off places are reaching the site to express solidarity with farmers.

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

2.7 cr Facebook content pieces actioned in India in Sep: Meta

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

As per the report released on Monday, the over 26.9 million content pieces actioned by Facebook during September included content related to spam (20.3 million), violent and graphic content (3.4 million), adult nudity and sexual activity (2.4 million), and hate speech (182,200).

China backs Jaishankar's remarks on Asian Century

China backs Jaishankar's remarks on Asian Century

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

China on Friday concurred with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's observation that an Asian Century cannot happen if India and China don't join hands and emphasised that the two neighbouring countries have 'far more common interests than differences'.

Troops maintaining 'posture' at China border: Army chief

Troops maintaining 'posture' at China border: Army chief

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Indian troops were maintaining their "posture" along the border with China while infrastructure development in the frontier areas was on track, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday, days after personnel of the two countries were locked in two separate incidents of violent face-offs. Gen Naravane said the incidents in Eastern Ladakh and North Sikkim involved aggressive behaviour by Chinese and Indian troops resulting in minor injuries to personnel from both the sides.

Zverev fined $40,000 for outburst at Acapulco event

Zverev fined $40,000 for outburst at Acapulco event

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Zverev deserved to be thrown out for umpire abuse, says Nadal

China hardening its position along LAC: US Defence Secy

China hardening its position along LAC: US Defence Secy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a tense border standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 5, 2020, when a violent clash between the two sides erupted in the Pangong lake area.

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Facebook actions 31.7mn content pieces for violating rules

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

"Actioned" content refers to the number of pieces of content (such as posts, photos, videos or comments) where action has been taken for violation of standards. Taking action could include removing a piece of content from Facebook or Instagram or covering photos or videos that may be disturbing to some audiences with a warning.

'China will have to pay heavy price for military misadventure'

'China will have to pay heavy price for military misadventure'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Experts have said the economic cost of China's misadventure in the last couple of months in eastern Ladakh and South China will be "massive" as it has "exposed" Beijing's "real face" when the entire world is fighting coronavirus.

India completes construction of bridge over Galwan river

India completes construction of bridge over Galwan river

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The 60-metre bridge is around four kilometres east of the confluence of Shyok and Galwan rivers, and links the narrow mountainous region to the Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldi road.

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

Opposition members' conduct in RS shameful: Rajnath

Opposition members' conduct in RS shameful: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Singh noted that opposition members tore rule book, threw papers at the desk of the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, who was in the Chair, and climbed the officials' table -- something, he added, he had never witnessed before.

Bigg Boss 13: 'Nobody is playing a fair game'

Bigg Boss 13: 'Nobody is playing a fair game'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'People, who are less deserving, are still inside the house while I am out. Mahira Sharma made it to the top only because of luck and the ticket to the finale task. Arti Singh does not have a strong opinion on anything. I don't know what she is doing in the house.'

Bigg Boss 13: 'I don't regret HITTING Vishal!'

Bigg Boss 13: 'I don't regret HITTING Vishal!'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'He kept instigating me and there came a point where I had to stop this nonsense.'

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Friday visited several forward areas in eastern Ladakh and carried out a comprehensive review of India's operational preparedness in the backdrop of its prolonged military standoff with China in the mountainous region.

'Modi engages mostly in personal theatre'

'Modi engages mostly in personal theatre'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'... while leaving the dirty work he orders to his subordinates.'

What are Sex-Workers Doing With Cryptos?

What are Sex-Workers Doing With Cryptos?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The OF saga has led to sex-workers looking at cryptocurrency as an alternative, notes Devangshu Datta.

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'I was not scared because I knew I had not done anything wrong. And I was walking for a good cause.'

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Two elderly Chinese aerospace experts are hospitalised after a violent attack by a 'Princeling', states Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer, highlighting the power the 'Princelings' ironically hold in the Communist People's Republic.

High time PM breaks 'silence' on Islamophobic incidents: Tharoor

High time PM breaks 'silence' on Islamophobic incidents: Tharoor

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Amid outrage over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by the Bharatiya Janata Party's now-sacked two functionaries, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said it is high time Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on the 'proliferation of hate speech and Islamophobic incidents' in the country, asserting that his silence is interpreted by some as condoning what has been happening.

ABVP, students union clash over holding Nehru memorial event in JNU

ABVP, students union clash over holding Nehru memorial event in JNU

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union allegedly got into an argument over the organising a programme at the student union hall in Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in New Delhi, police said on Monday.

From Tamil Nadu, another tale of wasted youth, and murder

From Tamil Nadu, another tale of wasted youth, and murder

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Three engineering students from Tuticorin are in jail for their college principal's murder. A Ganesh Nadar digs deeper to find out what went wrong

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma by retired entrepreneur Jerry Rao provides insights into a hidden facet of Gandhi's personality -- his thoughts on economics and capitalism -- and also highlights some of his views on religion, ethics, human nature, education and society.

Centre didn't let me to go to Rome out of 'jealousy': Mamata

Centre didn't let me to go to Rome out of 'jealousy': Mamata

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The Trinamool Congress supremo said at an election meeting at Bhabanipur where she is contesting by-polls to be held on September 30, that she had been invited to Rome in the first week of October to attend a global peace meeting in which the Pope, other religious heads, dignitaries from various countries are slated to attend, where she would have been the only Indian and 'only Hindu lady'.

Wanted: An agency to probe financial crimes, hacking

Wanted: An agency to probe financial crimes, hacking

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'A separate 'Investigation Agency (Other Offences)' or IA(OO), can be created under the state governments, with the expertise and resources required for investigating non-violent offences,' recommends Alok Tiwari, a Cabinet Secretariat officer.

Euro shame: 36 England fans arrested by riot police for creating ruckus in Lille

Euro shame: 36 England fans arrested by riot police for creating ruckus in Lille

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

French riot police charged and used tear gas to disperse rowdy English football fans in Lille on Wednesday, though the northern city was spared feared clashes with Russian supporters.

Football Roundup: Why upcoming season will be toughest for Conte?

Football Roundup: Why upcoming season will be toughest for Conte?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

ASK ANU: 'My wife is possessive, insecure'

ASK ANU: 'My wife is possessive, insecure'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.