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AAP says no alliance with Cong in Haryana polls
Rediff.com22 Sep 2023The Aam Aadmi Party will fight the 2024 Haryana assembly polls on its own, its state unit vice-president Anurag Dhanda said on Friday, saying the party has a complete organisational structure ready and will soon announce its village-level committees too.
Got An I-T Notice? Don't Be An Ostrich!
Rediff.com22 Sep 2023If you disagree with the notice, be ready to explain.
Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report
Rediff.com22 Sep 2023Canada's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist in Surrey that sparked a diplomatic row between the two nations are based on both human and signals intelligence and inputs from an ally from Ottawa's Five Eye intelligence network, a media report has said citing the Canadian government sources.
India asks Canada to downsize diplomatic presence, says there should be parity
Rediff.com21 Sep 2023In light of the current environment where tensions have heightened, we are taking action to ensure the safety of our diplomats. With some diplomats having received threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is assessing its staff complement in India, the high commission said.
LS passes women's quota bill by 454 vs 2 votes amid demand for OBC quota
Rediff.com21 Sep 2023After a spirited eight-hour debate in which 60 members participated, the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution (128th Amendment) Bill, with 454 members voting in favour and two against it.
Cutting across party lines, 27 women MPs debate, back women's quota bill in LS
Rediff.com20 Sep 2023Initiating the debate on the bill from the opposition's side, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said that any delay in bringing the reservation into effect would be "gross injustice" to Indian women.
US says it favours thorough probe into Trudeau's allegations
Rediff.com20 Sep 2023The US on Wednesday favoured a thorough investigation into killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada in June, two days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian government agents in the case kicked up a major diplomatic row between New Delhi and Ottawa.
Jairam quotes Mahatma on women's quota bill: 'Post-dated cheque...'
Rediff.com20 Sep 2023The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the government over the women's reservation bill, saying the only appropriate description of what Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done with the matter is "it is a post-dated cheque drawn on a failing bank".
It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha
Rediff.com20 Sep 2023Initiating the debate from the opposition's side in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said, "I stand here in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam."
Court rejects Naresh Goyal's plea for personal doctor, home-cooked food
Rediff.com19 Sep 2023A special court in Mumbai on Monday rejected Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's applications seeking medical checkup by his personal doctor on regular basis and home-cooked food inside prison.
SC junks petition seeking one 'constitutional religion'
Rediff.com18 Sep 2023The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking a single 'constitutional religion' in the country, asking the petitioner can he prevent people from following their respective religious faiths.
Why women's reservation bill is pending for 27 years
Rediff.com18 Sep 2023While the BJP and the Congress have always supported the bill, opposition by other parties and demands from some for quota for backward classes within the women's quota have been key sticking points.
'We are not going back to licence raj'
Rediff.com18 Sep 2023'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'
All-party meet: Parties push for passage of women's reservation bill
Rediff.com18 Sep 2023The bill seeks to reserve one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies.
Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop
Rediff.com16 Sep 2023Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23.
Bombay HC judge orders CBI to probe charge she favoured accused
Rediff.com15 Sep 2023Justice Bharati Dangre on Thursday recused herself from the case before her, but said such "disgruntled elements" which make an accusation against a judge and "walk away" without waiting for the consequences of their "intimidating action."
The love of playing Davis Cup is missing: Bopanna
Rediff.com15 Sep 2023Rohan Bopanna often gets baffled to find the love of playing Davis Cup diminishing with passage of time.
Congress MLA Mamman Khan named accused in Nuh violence case
Rediff.com14 Sep 2023Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been named an accused in an FIR lodged after the August 31 Nuh violence, the Haryana government told the high court on Thursday, also claiming that the police have the phone call records and other evidence to back the move.
630,000 Indians among immigrants hit by US court verdict
Rediff.com14 Sep 2023A US federal judge in Houston has declared illegal a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants, including hundreds of Indians, brought to the US as children, but noted that the government can continue to process renewals of its current recipients.
Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban
Rediff.com13 Sep 2023The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying people's health is important.
Indore teacher stripped, thrashed for 'obscene acts' with student
Rediff.com13 Sep 2023A teacher of a private coaching institute in Madhya Pradesh's Indore was stripped and beaten up on Wednesday by a group of people, who later took him to a police station for allegedly indulging in obscene acts with a 17-year-old girl preparing for NEET exam, an official said.
SC refuses govt plea, refers sedition law plea to Constitution bench
Rediff.com12 Sep 2023The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to a Constitution bench of at least five judges a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the colonial-era provision of sedition under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Sorry, but...: Ashneer Grover on Indore 'bought' cleanliness survey remark
Rediff.com12 Sep 2023'Not sorry to any politician. Ever. No one. Any party. FIR kar lo (register an FIR). Case kar lo (register a case). Koi farak nahi padta (it doesn't make any difference) - I am not a pushover - won't be bullied. Don't make an issue where there is none. It might be an election year - but people are smart. Indori people - super smart. I'll come to Indore when I wish, as many times I wish - and am confident of Indori mehmaan nawazi (good hospitality)'
Brand SRK Is Back With A Bang!
Rediff.com12 Sep 2023'He doesn't need to play eye candy or a boy next door. He has found his mark.' 'Brands like him because he understands them and he emotes appropriately for them.'
'We Are In A Calamity'
Rediff.com12 Sep 2023'Now they're talking about changing the Constitution; they feel they have no reason now to hide their intentions.'
Errors Or Late To File ITR? Read This!
Rediff.com12 Sep 2023If you have not yet filed an ITR for the 2022-2023 financial year, you can file a belated return.
SC says 2014 ruling removing graft shield for babus to have retrospective effect
Rediff.com11 Sep 2023A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, in a unanimous verdict, ruled that its 2014 verdict, which had struck down a provision of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 providing immunity to such officers in graft cases, will have retrospective effect.
Uddhav warns of Godhra-like incident after Ram temple opening
Rediff.com10 Sep 2023Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday claimed a "Godhra-like" incident may take place during the "return journey" of the large number of people expected to converge at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh from across the nation for the inauguration of the Ram temple.
Bihar ex-MP gets life for twin murders: State helped accused, says SC
Rediff.com9 Sep 2023On August 18, the apex court convicted Singh in the case, overturning the orders of the trial court and the Patna high court that had acquitted him.
Crypto can't be legal tender; blanket ban not easy: IMF-FSB paper
Rediff.com8 Sep 2023Crypto assets should not be granted official currency or legal tender status, the much-awaited synthesis paper by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) has said ahead of the G20 leadership summit under India's presidency. However, the report has argued against a blanket ban on activities linked to crypto assets, explaining that such a move can be costly as well as technically demanding to enforce. Central banks should avoid holding crypto assets in their official reserve as they pose a risk to monetary and global financial stability, according to the synthesis paper.
'Foxconn chief is backing Modi's Make-in-India'
Rediff.com7 Sep 2023India will be an important country in terms of manufacturing in future, Young Liu, chairman and CEO of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has said, his latest comment adding to a growing chorus of global voices acknowledging the country's bold moves to position itself as electronics and hi-tech production powerhouse. In an interaction with reporters in Taipei, the top honcho of the Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant said the development of the entire ecosystem and industrial chain, and opportunities for development in India are "very, very huge opportunities". "If there is no big change, India will be a very important country in terms of manufacturing in the future," Liu said.
Bangar pinpoints Suryakumar Yadav's problems in the ODI format
Rediff.com6 Sep 2023Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has highlighted Suryakumar Yadav's batting woes in ODIs, saying he needs clarity of mind and should find his own way of rotating the strike in the middle overs.
Pralhad responds to Sonia missive: Don't politicise Parliament's work
Rediff.com6 Sep 2023She also proposed that nine issues, including violence in Manipur and price rise, be listed for discussion during the session.
Sonia writes to Modi, lists 9 issues for special Parliament session
Rediff.com6 Sep 2023The issues listed by Gandhi include Centre-state relations, rise in cases of communal tension, border transgressions by China and the demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to investigate the transactions of the Adani business group in light of several revelations.
India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve
Rediff.com6 Sep 2023In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.
Forcing children below 3 years to attend preschool an illegal act: Gujarat HC
Rediff.com5 Sep 2023A group of parents of children who did not complete six years as on June 1, 2023 sought to challenge the state government's notification dated January 31, 2020 prescribing the age limit for admission to Class 1 in the academic year 2023-24.
Over 260 citizens urge CJI to act against Udhayanidhi for 'hate speech'
Rediff.com5 Sep 2023Over 260 eminent citizens, including former judges and bureaucrats, have written to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud urging him to take cognisance of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'eradicate Sanatan Dharma' comment, calling it "hate speech".
HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train
Rediff.com4 Sep 2023The chief justice, who received a WhatsApp message about the case, heard the matter at his residence at 8 pm on Sunday and gave directions to constitute a bench comprising himself and Justice Srivastava.
How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air
Rediff.com4 Sep 2023The child's mom continued to sob and pray. The Vistara staff was valiantly standing by offering as much assistance as they were capable of.
'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row
Rediff.com4 Sep 2023Alleging that Sanatana Dharma is against equality and social justice, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said it should be eradicated.