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Sandeshkhali: IPS officer claims BJP workers called him Khalistani

Sandeshkhali: IPS officer claims BJP workers called him Khalistani

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

A Sikh Indian Police Service officer, who was deputed at Dhamakhali to prevent senior West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari from visiting restive Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, got agitated after a group of activists of the saffron party allegedly hurled the 'Khalistani' jibe at him.

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Pakistan's restive Balochistan province has come to a standstill and has been facing unrest with several political and nationalist parties launching an indefinite blockade of all national highways from Wednesday against alleged rigging of the election results.

Manish Sisodia's Arrest: AAP Protests!

Manish Sisodia's Arrest: AAP Protests!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Glimpses from AAP protests over Manish Sisodia's arrest.

Hasina's party members face brunt of violence in Bangladesh

Hasina's party members face brunt of violence in Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Protesters in Bangladesh have attacked and torched houses of leaders of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League across the country, while murals of the country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were demolished and defaced in nearly two dozen districts. The unrest sparked after a live online address of Hasina, who is living in India following a massive student-led protest that toppled her Awami League's 16-year regime. The protesters have also called for scrapping the 1972 Constitution and changing the national anthem.

Worm-infested food kits given to Wayanad landslide survivors?

Worm-infested food kits given to Wayanad landslide survivors?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Survivors of the landslides in Chooralmala-Mundakai in Wayanad district alleged on Thursday that they were given worm-infested food kits by the Meppadi Gram Panchayat, leading to a violent protest by the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) on Thursday.

What Politicians Said In Lead-Up To Nagpur Riots

What Politicians Said In Lead-Up To Nagpur Riots

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Before the violence and rioting that erupted in Nagpur on Monday, March 17, over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb came provocative statements from various political leaders.

Sharad Pawar needs 2-3 days to rethink over resignation: Ajit

Sharad Pawar needs 2-3 days to rethink over resignation: Ajit

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Scores of Nationalist Congress Party workers refused to leave the venue, where Pawar earlier in the day announced his decision during the launch of his revised autobiography.

Fadnavis orders probe into pregnant woman's death in Pune

Fadnavis orders probe into pregnant woman's death in Pune

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The Maharashtra government has ordered a probe into the death of a pregnant woman after a hospital in Pune allegedly denied her admission due to non-payment of Rs 10 lakh as advance deposit. The woman, Tanisha Bhise, died after giving birth to twin girls at another hospital. The incident sparked protests outside the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, with opposition parties alleging negligence and demanding action against the hospital.

Why 30-Day Samsung Strike Continues

Why 30-Day Samsung Strike Continues

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Although the company has shown willingness to talk to its workers and accept their key demands, it is CITU that is causing a roadblock to a solution.

Nagpur violence: 140 online posts with objectionable content identified

Nagpur violence: 140 online posts with objectionable content identified

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Following the violence in Nagpur, Maharashtra's Cyber department has identified over 140 posts and videos on social media platforms that incite communal unrest. These posts, found on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube, are being removed, and legal action is being taken against the individuals responsible. The department is also investigating the origins of the violence, which was triggered by rumors of a religious artifact being burnt during protests.

Microsoft Techie Quits Over Israel's Actions

Microsoft Techie Quits Over Israel's Actions

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Vaniya Agarwal says Friday April 11 will be her last day at Microsoft

Bus carrying TMC workers for Delhi stir overturns in J'khand, several hurt

Bus carrying TMC workers for Delhi stir overturns in J'khand, several hurt

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The bus careened and went down to a field behind the highway, leaving a few passengers slightly injured. Its occupants were brought back to Purulia town in West Bengal for medical treatment, a party leader said.

Fadnavis wants to kill me, will protest outside his home: Jarange

Fadnavis wants to kill me, will protest outside his home: Jarange

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

The announcement, made at the end of a speech of more than one hour in Antarwali Sarati in Jalna in which Jarange made several allegations against Fadnavis, took his supporters by surprise.

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The decision followed a petition by former deputy superintendent of the medical establishment, Akhtar Ali, who sought an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into alleged financial misconduct during the tenure of the college's former principal, Sandip Ghosh.

Violent protest erupts after girl's body found in Bengal

Violent protest erupts after girl's body found in Bengal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Villagers alleged that the minor, who was missing since Friday evening, was raped and murdered, and the police did not act on their complaint immediately.

Bengal Guv, NHRC, NCW teams meet Murshidabad victims as TMC fumes

Bengal Guv, NHRC, NCW teams meet Murshidabad victims as TMC fumes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

A delegation of the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by its chairman Vijaya Rahatkar, met with riot-affected women in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, assuring them of safety and demanding an NIA probe into the recent communal clashes. The women narrated their harrowing experiences and demanded permanent BSF camps in select areas of the district. The NCW team also visited relief camps in Malda district and assessed the condition of women affected by the violence.

BJP Protests Against Bilawal Bhutto

BJP Protests Against Bilawal Bhutto

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Hours after Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's personal attack against Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Bharatiya Janata Party workers staged a protest outside the Pakistan high commission in New Delhi, On Friday, December 16, 2022.

Rahul's Savarkar remark: BJP workers attack Pune Cong office

Rahul's Savarkar remark: BJP workers attack Pune Cong office

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Several workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) barged into the Congress's Pune city headquarters on Friday and attempted to blacken the photographs of party leader Rahul Gandhi to protest against his remarks on late Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, police said.

Cong says cops barged into its HQ, beat up workers; Delhi Police denies

Cong says cops barged into its HQ, beat up workers; Delhi Police denies

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Congress alleged that Delhi Police personnel forcibly entered its headquarters and beat up party workers and leaders on Wednesday, on a day the party staged vociferous protests against the questioning of Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate for the third consecutive day.

Violence being instigated after Waqf Bill passage: Adityanath slams Oppn

Violence being instigated after Waqf Bill passage: Adityanath slams Oppn

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday condemned the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district following the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing the opposition of instigating the violence. He also criticized the opposition for their alleged silence over the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh and emphasized the BJP's commitment to protecting Hindus.

Never called for dissolving INDIA bloc or MVA: Sanjay Raut

Never called for dissolving INDIA bloc or MVA: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has stated that his party wants to go solo in the upcoming local body elections to strengthen its base. This statement has raised questions about the unity of the opposition INDIA bloc and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which includes Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and NCP (SP). Raut clarified that the party has not called for the dissolution of either bloc and that the local body elections are an opportunity to empower party workers at the grassroots level. He also criticized Congress leaders for reacting to his comments without hearing the full context.

Amid ED action, Soren MLAs told not to leave Ranchi

Amid ED action, Soren MLAs told not to leave Ranchi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The meeting, proposed at the CM House, has been called to discuss strategy over the current political situation and the Enforcement Directorate's proposed questioning of Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday, he said.

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

BJP, Congress camps in MP rocked by leaders' protests over ticket denial

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

On Monday, former state health minister Rustam Singh quit the Bharatiya Janata Party after being denied a ticket from Morena and joined the Bahujan Samaj Party, which has fielded his son from the seat.

Drilling machine airlifted as U'khand rescue op enters Day 4, workers safe

Drilling machine airlifted as U'khand rescue op enters Day 4, workers safe

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The new machine, that landed at the Chinyalisaur helipad, over 30 kilometres from the tunnel on the Chardham route, is being put into service, amid apprehension by workers at the site on the progress of the multi-agency rescue operations.

Sikhs protest near Kolkata BJP office over cop being called Khalistani

Sikhs protest near Kolkata BJP office over cop being called Khalistani

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Around 200 people belonging to the Sikh community staged a demonstration in front of the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Kolkata on Wednesday, expressing solidarity with an Indian Police Service officer who had alleged that West Bengal party leader Suvendu Adhikari labeled him as a 'Khalistani'.

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Three private gunmen hired by Rathee for security also suffered injuries in the attack.

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

'What Was Samsung Doing For 16 Years?'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Samsung declared they would not allow the presence of any trade union.' 'This is unacceptable as the rule of law in India permits employees to have a trade union.' 'So, the crux of the strike is this.'

Kerala Nursing Council to bar ragging accused from further studies

Kerala Nursing Council to bar ragging accused from further studies

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Amid widespread outrage over the brutal ragging incident at the Government Nursing College in Kottayam, the Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (KNMC) on Saturday decided to bar all five accused students from continuing their studies.

Amazon's Black Friday: Unions to join protests

Amazon's Black Friday: Unions to join protests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Several Indian traders, hawkers, as well as transport and gig workers' unions will join a global campaign by Make Amazon Pay coalition happening across close to 40 countries on Black Friday to protest alleged exploitative practices by the tech giant. Employees in the US, the UK, India, Japan, Australia, South Africa and across Europe are demanding better wages and working conditions as the cost-of-living crisis deepens, as part of the campaign. Trade unions, including Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal, Hawkers' Joint Action Committee, Gig Workers' Association, and All India People Science Network, will join the campaign.

Cong mouthpiece slams Tharoor for praising Kerala govt

Cong mouthpiece slams Tharoor for praising Kerala govt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The editorial, titled "Ahimsa Award for the Executioner?", criticized Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for praising the entrepreneurial growth of Kerala under the Left government. It argued that it was "suicidal" to weaken the party from within when the Congress was actively opposing the shortcomings of the LDF government. The editorial also criticized Tharoor's positive remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent US visit, calling it a mere gesture by two administrators to improve their image.

K'taka BJP MLC Ravi gets bail after arrest for insulting minister

K'taka BJP MLC Ravi gets bail after arrest for insulting minister

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

BJP MLC C T Ravi was arrested in Karnataka, India, for allegedly using derogatory language against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. He was released on bail by the High Court of Karnataka, which observed that police failed to follow proper procedures during his arrest. The incident has sparked a political showdown between the BJP and the ruling Congress in the state.

BJP gives ticket to Sandeshkhali protester

BJP gives ticket to Sandeshkhali protester

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party surprised many with its latest list of Lok Sabha candidates for West Bengal, nominating a protester from Sandeshkhali for the Basirhat constituency and changing the seats of its two incumbent MPs -- the party's former state chief Dilip Ghosh and ex-Union minister Debasree Chowdhury.

Expired IV fluid kills woman after delivery at Bengal hospital

Expired IV fluid kills woman after delivery at Bengal hospital

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

A woman died and four others were critical after the delivery of babies at a state-run hospital in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district allegedly due to the administration of expired intravenous fluid, prompting the health department to order an investigation, officials said on Saturday.

Denied party ticket, Rajasthan BJP leaders protest

Denied party ticket, Rajasthan BJP leaders protest

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced its first list of 41 candidates for the Rajasthan assembly polls, at least seven disappointed ticket aspirants -- or their supporters -- on Tuesday protested against the party.

VHP men disrupt Xmas celebrations in Kerala school; 3 held

VHP men disrupt Xmas celebrations in Kerala school; 3 held

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, strongly condemned the alleged threatening of teachers at a government school in Kerala by Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists over Christmas celebrations. Kurian urged the state government to take stringent action against the culprits to prevent such incidents from recurring. The incident sparked outrage, with opposition leaders accusing the Sangh Parivar of attempting to create communal tension. Meanwhile, VHP leaders clarified that they were not against any religion and admitted that their district office bearers had questioned the teachers about the organisation of the Christmas celebration.

K'taka mosque row: VHP workers stage protest, chant 'bhajans'

K'taka mosque row: VHP workers stage protest, chant 'bhajans'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Wearing saffron scarves and holding saffron flags, the Bajrang Dal and VHP activists on motorcycles raised 'Jai Sriram' slogans.

Tension in Bengaluru after miscreants attack cows, sever udders

Tension in Bengaluru after miscreants attack cows, sever udders

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Unidentified assailants attacked three cows in Bengaluru, severing their udders and sparking outrage in the Chamarajapet area. The incident has led to tension in the city, with the BJP calling for a 'Black Sankranti' if the government fails to take action against the perpetrators. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the police to investigate the case and take action against the culprits.

Sidda, DKS in silent protest over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

Sidda, DKS in silent protest over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

This comes days after the party stated it would move the Supreme Court after the Gujarat high court refused to stay Gandhi's conviction in a 2019 defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remarks.

Karnataka minister backs conductor thrashed for not speaking Marathi

Karnataka minister backs conductor thrashed for not speaking Marathi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has expressed his support for a bus conductor, Mahadevappa Hukkeri, who was allegedly assaulted in Belagavi for not speaking Marathi. The incident has reignited the decades-old border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka. Five people have been arrested in connection with the assault, but the Minister has called for the arrest of others involved. The attack has also led to allegations of a false POCSO case being registered against the conductor.

Anti-Pakistan protests threaten to derail HIL

Anti-Pakistan protests threaten to derail HIL

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

A new franchise-based Indian hockey league faces the prospect of being forced out of Mumbai after heightened regional political tensions led to protests against Pakistani players competing in the IPL-style event on Sunday.