News for 'youth movement'

'Govt is not taking unemployment seriously'

'Govt is not taking unemployment seriously'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'It does not look like unemployment is a priority for the government.' 'If there was one external factor which could have made an impact on low investment and low jobs, it was the Budget and it has not made any difference.' '2020 is going to be a difficult and challenging year.'

Gujarat, Himachal: BJP Faces AAP Challenge

Gujarat, Himachal: BJP Faces AAP Challenge

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

AAP's presence in both states has complicated the contests for the BJP and its Congress rival.

'Kashmir Day': Pakistan army releases song on stone-pelters

'Kashmir Day': Pakistan army releases song on stone-pelters

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Titled Sangbaaz (stone-pelters), the song expresses solidarity with the youth of Kashmir.

Resolve Kosovo boxer visa issue immediately, IOA tells ministry

Resolve Kosovo boxer visa issue immediately, IOA tells ministry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Fearing serious repercussions, the Indian Olympic Association, on Wednesday, asked the sports ministry to immediately resolve the controversy surrounding Kosovan boxer Donjeta Sadiku's visa.

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Tikait says PM Modi was supporter of MSP law when he was CM

The man who has helped improve India's batting...

The man who has helped improve India's batting...

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

D Raghavendra is an integral part of the Indian support staff especially in overseas conditions with his ability to hurl the ball at speeds of 150 kmph.

'People have realised Modi's capacity to deliver the goods is exhausted'

'People have realised Modi's capacity to deliver the goods is exhausted'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'What is most distressing is that the revival of the economy, creation of more employment, and reducing poverty are not on the agenda of the government at all.' 'We are an economy on the verge of a demographic disaster.'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.'

9 linked to Khalistani groups designated as terrorists

9 linked to Khalistani groups designated as terrorists

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The home ministry said these individuals are operating from Pakistan and other foreign soil and involved in various acts of terrorism.

'Why is BJP so scared of Rahul Gandhi?'

'Why is BJP so scared of Rahul Gandhi?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'Modiji and the BJP have hoodwinked the nation by their machinations.' 'We have not been able to convince the electorate about Modiji's deceit.'

Mamata to visit Delhi amid fresh buzz over anti-BJP front

Mamata to visit Delhi amid fresh buzz over anti-BJP front

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The talk of an anti-BJP front got revived after leaders of various parties and prominent individuals congregated at Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar's New Delhi residence last month.

REWIND: Best moments from June

REWIND: Best moments from June

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Black Lives Matter protests and coronavirus rages across the pandemic and much more. Here are the top images from the month of June.

Sports Shorts: India record best-ever haul in World Para Athletics

Sports Shorts: India record best-ever haul in World Para Athletics

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

'BJP and Yogi never had good relations'

'BJP and Yogi never had good relations'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Since 2017, the chief minister and the RSS seem to have come closer.' 'This relationship's warmth is more from the RSS's side.'

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Whether or not Chandrashekhar Azad succeeds or fails electorally, he has already made democratic politics more accountable to Dalits.'

Over 200 terrorists killed in J-K so far this year: Army

Over 200 terrorists killed in J-K so far this year: Army

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

'Initiatives taken by the government and security forces had resulted in a drop in the number of local youths being radicalised and taking to insurgency over the last few months.'

Nita Ambani made member of IOC's prestigious Olympic Channel

Nita Ambani made member of IOC's prestigious Olympic Channel

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

India's first woman International Olympic Committee member Nita Ambani has made it to two important commissions of the global sports governing body, including the prestigious Olympic channel.

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for over 10 hrs, summons him again

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for over 10 hrs, summons him again

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over 10 hours by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering probe linked to the National Herald newspaper and was called to depose again on Tuesday, as his party protested across the country, alleging that the Centre was targeting the Opposition by misusing agencies.

3 former J-K CMs put under house arrest ahead of protest

3 former J-K CMs put under house arrest ahead of protest

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) leaders, including three former chief ministers, were put under house arrest on Saturday before a protest against the proposals of Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission, prompting angry reactions from political parties which said such steps will only 'incentivise and facilitate' violent agitations.

COVID-19 effect on healthcare may kill 6,000 kids daily: UNICEF

COVID-19 effect on healthcare may kill 6,000 kids daily: UNICEF

Rediff.com14 May 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak enters its fifth month, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) requested $1.6 billion to support its humanitarian response for children impacted by the pandemic. The health crisis is 'quickly becoming a child rights crisis. And without urgent action, a further 6,000 under-fives could die each day', it said.

Curbs further eased in J-K; life slowly returning to normal

Curbs further eased in J-K; life slowly returning to normal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Mobile services and internet remained suspended for the 16th consecutive day, while landline telephone services in many areas also remained affected.

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India and five Central Asian countries on Thursday decided to establish a joint working group on Afghanistan at the senior officials' level, ministry of external affairs secretary (West) Reenat Sandhu said.

'Congress should forget about 2024'

'Congress should forget about 2024'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'If things don't work on the ground and they continue moving at this pace, it will vanish.'

Playing IPL before T20 World Cup helped, says Williamson

Playing IPL before T20 World Cup helped, says Williamson

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson admitted that playing the second leg of Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates helped in understanding the conditions better in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.

I stick to my words: Mamata to contest from Nandigram

I stick to my words: Mamata to contest from Nandigram

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Announcing the name of candidates for the West Bengal assembly polls, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said she will be contesting from the Nandigram constituency as announced earlier.

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Chatterjee, whose early career was in the Indian Army, was decorated for gallantry by the President of India in 1995.

Jihadi boot camp delivers 17,000 teen fighters

Jihadi boot camp delivers 17,000 teen fighters

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Gazan youth to become part of a group called the "Vanguard of Liberation".

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 67th Republic Day urged the nation to reaffirm the unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of India's Constitution and strengthen the Republic.

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.

J&K police files chargesheet against PDP's Waheed Parra

J&K police files chargesheet against PDP's Waheed Parra

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Police said that Parra has been chargesheeted by the Criminal Investigation (Kashmir) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir's CID under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act dealing with waging war against the country and threatening peace.

Karnataka withdraws night curfew order within 24 hrs

Karnataka withdraws night curfew order within 24 hrs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The decision to impose night curfew for nine days from 11 pm to 5 am starting from Thursday was taken on Wednesday in line with the Centre's advice, amid concerns over a new COVID-19 variant spreading in the United Kingdom.

Anti-Fascist anthem goes Punjabi to mark farmers' stir

Anti-Fascist anthem goes Punjabi to mark farmers' stir

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

27-year-old Poojan Sahil who created the song can't be happier at its acceptance and success. The video of the song has almost 2.7 lakh views on YouTube in less than a week and is being widely shared across social media platforms.

Kalam's 2008 interview: 'Economic prosperity has to reach 700 million people in rural areas'

Kalam's 2008 interview: 'Economic prosperity has to reach 700 million people in rural areas'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam kindly answered rediff.com's questions for an exclusive interview.

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'If there are provocations and people try to exploit and manipulate the situation along linguistic, religious lines, then Assam might relapse into its troubled past.'

Cricket and sports academy to come up in Leh: Thakur

Cricket and sports academy to come up in Leh: Thakur

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur on Tuesday announced setting up of a cricket and sports academy in Leh to ensure that talented athletes get the required training to become a part of the mainstream.

'BJP is advocating a Hindu Rashtra aggressively'

'BJP is advocating a Hindu Rashtra aggressively'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'Tamil Nadu is a paradox. We have more places of Hindu worship per square kilometres than any other place in the world. 'We break more coconuts for religious reasons everyday than any other place in the world.' 'At the same time, we also have a very strong Periyar-infused movement of rationalism.'

Lesson For Rahul and Priyanka...

Lesson For Rahul and Priyanka...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Measure each word you utter in public, advises Virendra Kapoor.

Please keep Sana out of this: Ganguly on daughter's CAA post

Please keep Sana out of this: Ganguly on daughter's CAA post

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Ganguly also said that his daughter is too young to know anything about politics and she should be left alone

PIX: Vice President Naidu meets 'nation's pride' PV Sindhu

PIX: Vice President Naidu meets 'nation's pride' PV Sindhu

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu met P V Sindhu, who recently became the first Indian shuttler to win gold at the World Championships, at his residence, in Hyderabad, on Saturday.

How Shia-Sunni strife can worsen crisis in Bahrain

How Shia-Sunni strife can worsen crisis in Bahrain

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Latest reports from Bahrain speak of considerable tension marked by anti-king and anti-government slogans shouted by thousands of Shia mourners.