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Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Himachal's Independent MLA, Cong rebel's father booked for poll offences

Himachal's Independent MLA, Cong rebel's father booked for poll offences

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

A case of criminal conspiracy, corruption practices and undue influence on election has been registered on the complaint of two Congress MLAs, police said on Sunday.

After Rs 351-cr Odisha cash find, IT dept ends 10-day raids

After Rs 351-cr Odisha cash find, IT dept ends 10-day raids

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The last two I-T teams left the premises, one each in Odisha and Jharkhand, carrying with them a number of seized "incriminating documents" and data cloned from electronic gadgets in the early morning hours.

Bengal Guv flies to Delhi, likely to submit report on poll violence to Shah

Bengal Guv flies to Delhi, likely to submit report on poll violence to Shah

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Bose is likely to meet Shah on Monday morning, he said, adding that the governor has prepared a report on his views after visiting violence-hit areas in the backdrop of the rural polls.

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Back in the Press Briefing room on being commended for her questions to President Biden and the Indian prime minister, The Wall Street Journal's Sabrina Siddiqui responded, "You gotta do it."

Sensex rallies 689 pts to end at fresh high; Nifty tops 14,350

Sensex rallies 689 pts to end at fresh high; Nifty tops 14,350

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Maruti was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 6 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, PowerGrid and NTPC. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel, SBI, ITC and HDFC were the laggards.

EC bars BJP's Imarti Devi from campaigning for a day

EC bars BJP's Imarti Devi from campaigning for a day

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

'The Commission under Article 324 of the Constitution of India and all other powers enabling in this behalf, also bars Imarti Devi, from holding, anywhere in Madhya Pradesh, any public meetings, public processions, public rallies, road shows and interviews, public utterances in media (electronic, print, social media) , in connection with ongoing elections for one day on 1 November,' the EC order said.

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The central agency has re-registered two separate first information reports under the UAPA and IPC sections related to arson, violence and destruction of public property. The case was earlier being probed by the Bengaluru Police, they said.

US shutdown enters 4th day, Obama cancels trip to Asia

US shutdown enters 4th day, Obama cancels trip to Asia

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

President Barack Obama on Friday cancelled his trip to Asia to attend two key summits due to the US government shutdown that entered its fourth day even as efforts to break the political standoff between Republicans and Democrats over the budget failed to make any headway.

Insurgents attack two Cong candidates in Manipur

Insurgents attack two Cong candidates in Manipur

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

In their continued attacks on Congressmen, insurgents on Thursday hurled grenades in the houses of two candidates and several partymen in various areas of poll-bound Manipur, but none was injured.

Brazil likely to allow alcohol at World Cup venues

Brazil likely to allow alcohol at World Cup venues

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Brazil has moved closer to overturning a ban on alcoholic drinks at sports venues, drafting a bill that would allow for their sale at 2014 World Cup matches out of deference to world soccer's governing body FIFA.

Brazil's Congress votes to impeach president Dilma Rousseff

Brazil's Congress votes to impeach president Dilma Rousseff

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Rousseff is accused of using accounting tricks to make her government's budget deficit appear smaller than it really was.

Ch'garh:Maoists attack Cong leader's house, 2 dead

Ch'garh:Maoists attack Cong leader's house, 2 dead

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Maoists on Thursday attacked a police station and the house of a Congress leader in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, killing two of his relatives and leaving two others injured, including his son. Armed Naxalites struck at the Kuakonda police station in the district in the wee hours of Thursday. The policemen retaliated by opening fire. According to the police, six Naxals were killed in the attack, but their bodies are yet to be recovered.

PHOTOS: Olympic flame lands in Brazil for three month relay to Games

PHOTOS: Olympic flame lands in Brazil for three month relay to Games

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Some 12,000 torch bearers will carry the flame for the first Olympic Games held in South America. In Brasilia, they will include a refugee from the Syrian civil war, 12-year-old Hanan Daqqah, who arrived in Brazil with her family in 2015.

Indian government denies visa to US religious commission

Indian government denies visa to US religious commission

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

A three-member delegation of US Commission on International Religious Freedom wanted to make a one-week visit starting on Friday to meet government officials, religious leaders and activists in India.

PM seeks votes for 'air strike men', EC takes cognizance

PM seeks votes for 'air strike men', EC takes cognizance

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The PM treaded sensitive ground by asking first-time voters to dedicate their first vote to those who carried out air strike in Balakot.

N-deal: Indian-American activists slam opponents

N-deal: Indian-American activists slam opponents

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

However, all of these moves have been thwarted by the opponents of the deal who have prevailed on the Manmohan Singh government to put a hold on operationalising the deal until their concerns are alleviated.

New US visa fee plan to cost Indian IT cos a whopping $400 million

New US visa fee plan to cost Indian IT cos a whopping $400 million

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The proposed increase is almost double from the present fee.

US polls: Allen loses in revenge of the macaca

US polls: Allen loses in revenge of the macaca

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Allen was ahead by 16 points in July and the Democrats did not even consider Webb a viable challenger, until Allen called an Indian-American, Shekar Sidarth, a volunteer in the Webb campaign, a 'macaca', considered a racial slur.

Rio Olympic: 1st allegation of corruption crops up

Rio Olympic: 1st allegation of corruption crops up

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

In the first allegation of corruption linked to next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Epoca magazine reported that construction company Carioca Engenharia allegedly bribed the speaker of the lower house of Congress in order to secure funds for a massive port area regeneration project.

Obama vetoes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Obama vetoes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

President Barack Obama has vetoed the legislation that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia.

IOC chief predicts 'spectacular' Rio Games despite crisis

IOC chief predicts 'spectacular' Rio Games despite crisis

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Tuesday that the Rio de Janeiro Olympics would be 'spectacular' and a 'great success' despite a political and economic crisis gripping the host nation.

Trump vs Clinton: Whose economic policies will be better?

Trump vs Clinton: Whose economic policies will be better?

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The fuzziness of Trump's economic blueprint remains the biggest risk.

Speaker's LoP decision could be flavoured by BJP, Modi: Nath

Speaker's LoP decision could be flavoured by BJP, Modi: Nath

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

In remarks that could fuel a fresh controversy, senior Congress leader Kamal Nath on Sunday said that Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan's decision on the issue of Leader of Opposition in Lower House could be "flavoured" by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Narendra Modi.

'Wonder what they are trying to hide'

'Wonder what they are trying to hide'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

'The Indian government has accepted and is a party to international agreements, standards and conventions on religious freedom.' 'We did not force it on them. We are not trying to impose something on them that they haven't already agreed to...' 'India has never allowed us to visit, which is very disappointing for such a wonderful country with such a rich democratic tradition. They seem to be afraid to let us in.'