News for 'youth movement'

You are an inspiration: Rohit to teen climate activist Thunberg

You are an inspiration: Rohit to teen climate activist Thunberg

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The Swedish teen has become the global face of the growing youth movement against climate inaction.

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus urged the people to "exercise patience" before judging his government's role.

'Youth have taken over the Kashmir movement'

'Youth have taken over the Kashmir movement'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

'Dr Singh reached out to Pakistan when he said he hopes to have a cordial relations with the neighbouring country but he did not reach out to the people of Kashmir. It is rather unfortunate,' says Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umer Farooz

Youth Congress leader files 4th PIL in SC for multi-agency probe into Adanis

Youth Congress leader files 4th PIL in SC for multi-agency probe into Adanis

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A fresh PIL was filed on Thursday in the Supreme Court seeking a probe by multiple central government agencies under the supervision of a panel or a former apex court judge against the Adani Group of companies following allegations of fraud and share price manipulation made by the US-based Hindenburg Research.

Maoist movements under watch: Kerala minister

Maoist movements under watch: Kerala minister

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The police have been given instructions to keep strict vigil on the activities of Maoists in Kerala, Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has said.

Even if I win all 80 seats in UP...: Akhilesh on EVM

Even if I win all 80 seats in UP...: Akhilesh on EVM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

He also said that the BJP's defeat in Faizabad seat of Ayodhya, where the Ram temple has been built, shows the wisdom of voters.

Suvendu's Career Hinges On Tamluk

Suvendu's Career Hinges On Tamluk

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'The life of his political career is dependent on success in this constituency.'

Delhi police arrest banned SIMI operative on the run for 22 years

Delhi police arrest banned SIMI operative on the run for 22 years

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

According to the police, Hanif Sheikh was declared a proclaimed offender in 2002 and has been absconding for the last 22 years.

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

In the latest of a slew of sanctions against participating countries for fan misbehaviour, UEFA also fined the English Football Association 10,000 euros for crowd disturbances and 1,000 euros for lighting of fireworks during the Slovakia game.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Modi, in his rally just days ahead of the last phase of the Lok Sabha election, also said that "well-wishers of Naveen babu are worried over his deteriorating health condition."

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

UEFA opened an investigation into a "wolf salute" goal celebration by Turkey centre back Merih Demiral which Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

When Justice Ahmadi Sentenced Terrorists To Death

When Justice Ahmadi Sentenced Terrorists To Death

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Determined not to be arm-twisted into delaying the execution, he decided to hold a late night hearing at his residence. In the pitch blackness of the night, the original verdict was upheld. The next morning, on 9 October 1992, General Vaidya's assassins were hanged until death.

B'desh youth will determine future: President Mukherjee

B'desh youth will determine future: President Mukherjee

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

As thousands of youth continued their movement at Shahbagh in Dhaka to press for death penalty for war criminals, President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said he believed Bangladeshi youths would determine the country's future.

Martyrs not like apostles: Row breaks out over Kerala bishop's remark

Martyrs not like apostles: Row breaks out over Kerala bishop's remark

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Thalassery archdiocese of the Catholic church has condemned the "misinterpretation" of its archbishop's statement on political martyrs and said the church has a history of respecting the martyrs.

Will Rajnath Fix Agnipath Scheme?

Will Rajnath Fix Agnipath Scheme?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Will Modi 3.0 also see theaterisation of India's armed forces?

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India have sent an 84-strong contingent of para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history -- a heady mix of youth and experience, for the Paralympic Games, starting in Paris on Wednesday.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Govt signs peace pact with Manipur's oldest militant group

Govt signs peace pact with Manipur's oldest militant group

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The United National Liberation Front (UNLF), an extremist group operating in Manipur, on Wednesday signed a peace agreement with the government and agreed to renounce violence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced New Delhi.

Modi resorting to 'cliched Hindu-Muslim script': Cong

Modi resorting to 'cliched Hindu-Muslim script': Cong

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the BJP is consistently losing ground, which is why "the PM's love for Muslim League has resurfaced".

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

'That I Am Close To The BJP is Rubbish'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

'Who are Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti to issue certificates?'

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

'It's Not Sexualised Nudity'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'I made it very clear even at the casting process that there was going to be a lot of nudity.' 'And I wanted to be sure that it would be done with ease.'

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Marxist who wooed capital for industry

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee: Marxist who wooed capital for industry

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Former West Bengal chief minister and a front-ranking Marxist leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee will go down in the country's history as a pragmatic communist who kept aside his ideological convictions to woo capital for the industrialisation of his state.

Activists hoist 'Vidarbha flag' in Nagpur to intensify movement

Activists hoist 'Vidarbha flag' in Nagpur to intensify movement

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Similar flags were also unfurled at about 24 other places across the Vidarbha region.

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Who are these people on the streets?' 'They are youth and students who were hoodwinked, bluffed by Modi for the last seven years, with a promise of 2 crore jobs every year.' 'And Mamata sings the same tune.' 'But the youth can see that as long as there is Mamata or Modi, there is no hope.'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.' 'This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society'

Maratha activist Jarange calls off fast, vents ire on BJP

Maratha activist Jarange calls off fast, vents ire on BJP

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Wednesday suspended his indefinite fast, which he began five days ago over the quota issue, stating that his community members say they want him alive to fight for the cause.

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Every Haryana assembly seat has its own unique problems to earn victory for a political party and you as a politician need to know what are those issues and tackle it.'

Securities transaction tax on F&O hiked from October 1

Securities transaction tax on F&O hiked from October 1

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the securities transaction tax (STT) will be increased on futures and options (F&O) trade from October 1 to discourage retail investors from investing in the risky instrument.

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.'

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

He also launched a strident attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was 'globe-trotting', afraid of facing questions over the Manipur violence.

'UCC May Be Kept On Backburner'

'UCC May Be Kept On Backburner'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Modi 3.0 will have more balanced policies like one saw in Modi's first term.'

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

Curfew relaxed in Imphal valley, but situation tense

Curfew relaxed in Imphal valley, but situation tense

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The situation in Manipur's Imphal valley was calm but tense on Friday morning after a night of violent clashes including an attempt to attack the empty ancestral residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle India have been working on bringing down the sugar, salt, and sodium content.

'I Would Have Even Defeated Modi In Ayodhya'

'I Would Have Even Defeated Modi In Ayodhya'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'The 2024 general elections proved that UP is not Gujarat.'

Youth must be wary of 'anti-corruption ayatollahs'

Youth must be wary of 'anti-corruption ayatollahs'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

'I am not prepared to accept that he has superior or a monopoly of wisdom on this issue and that we can do nothing better than to accept whatever he says or demands without subjecting it to scrutiny.'

Tibetans protest against China joining G20 meet in Delhi

Tibetans protest against China joining G20 meet in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Holding banners and raising anti-China slogans, protesters carried out a peaceful demonstration amid heavy personnel deployment, the police said.

Pakistani youth rally against radicalism

Pakistani youth rally against radicalism

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Protester Kaneez Fatima pointed out that for her attending the rally was important as she had to register her voice against any kind of oppressive rules for women.