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R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists including Rajdeep Sardesai in connection with first information reports lodged against them for their alleged 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally on the Republic Day.

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Entrepreneurs who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad, Mysuru and Bengaluru, is also betting big on India's growing traffic congestion.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Though MEA did not clarify the individuals being referred to, it is being seen as a reference to US lawmakers critical of India on the issue of the Delhi violence.

Campaign to boycott China-linked apps picks up speed

Campaign to boycott China-linked apps picks up speed

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

According to industry insiders, India has 400 million smartphones and is the world's fastest-growing app market. So the addition or deletion of apps impacts the global valuations of these platforms. "Based on calls given by various local organisations to delete Chinese Apps, there will be an impact," said Blaise Fernandes, director at foreign policy think tank Gateway House. "All of them eventually will go the IPO (initial public offering) route so there would be economic impact also."

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.'

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Myanmar military television says that the military has taken control of the country for one year.

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The quantum of punishment will be announced later on Monday.

'It is my wish to see Messi finish his career at Barcelona'

'It is my wish to see Messi finish his career at Barcelona'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Messi has been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou at the end of the season after he caused a stir by criticising the club's sporting director Eric Abidal

Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Indian elections are won and lost on 'negative' imageries and campaigns - but not certainly on 'negativity' as a political trait and electoral creed, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

For those who think India's democracy is just fine and there has been no change in the last few years, perhaps it would be instructive to see what has happened on a few issues, observes Aakar Patel.

37 new COVID-19 cases in China, Beijing implements wartime measures

37 new COVID-19 cases in China, Beijing implements wartime measures

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The National Health Commission (NHC) said that 32 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in the country on Thursday of which 28 were domestically-transmitted and four were imported. Of the domestically-transmitted cases, 25 were reported in Beijing, two in Hebei province and one in Liaoning province, it said in its daily report.

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rumours of SC scrapping Article 35-A trigger clashes in Kashmir, 12 injured

Rumours of SC scrapping Article 35-A trigger clashes in Kashmir, 12 injured

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Stone-pelters clashed with security personnel in Anantnag and in the Safakadal area in Srinagr in the wake of the rumours, he said.

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The MEPs said they stand by India in its fight against terrorism.

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Beijing's political risks are also escalating because of a renewed wave of public anger in many parts of Balochistan against human rights abuses by Pakistani troops deployed to crush the low-intensity insurgency in the province, the report said.

India continues to score self-goals

India continues to score self-goals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The pandemic has brutally highlighted the inadequacy of India's administrative systems. And, the government has demonstrated its culpable inability to speed up vaccination in a timely manner, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Thrashed by cops, called Pakistani: Activist arrested for CAA protest

Thrashed by cops, called Pakistani: Activist arrested for CAA protest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'The officer told the women police to slap me. He was not satisfied. He then himself pulled my hair and kicked in my stomach and knee'

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

These users span across four continents and included diplomats, political dissidents, journalists and senior government officials.

Why will anyone opt for tax amnesty scheme?

Why will anyone opt for tax amnesty scheme?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'Appellants may not lap up the scheme because, first, to do so would amount to admission of guilt, and second, they may have smelled victory before higher appellate forums,' notes S Murlidharan.

Kamala's VP nomination not a surprise: Delhi uncle

Kamala's VP nomination not a surprise: Delhi uncle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Gopalan Balachandran, Harris' maternal uncle, said she will script many firsts if she wins and expressed the hope her top-level position will give Indians in the US "greater access" in interacting with the US administration.

'Farmers' movement is not only alive, but is kicking'

'Farmers' movement is not only alive, but is kicking'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'This government will end after five years, but farmers will not end after five years.' 'This is the source of our confidence.'

Sitharaman wanted me out: ex-finance secretary Garg

Sitharaman wanted me out: ex-finance secretary Garg

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Subhash Chandra Garg, the former finance secretary who was shunted out of the finance ministry within three weeks of Modi-2.0 government's first budget last year, on Saturday alleged that new Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman got him transferred out.

Adani bets big on renewable energy

Adani bets big on renewable energy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Eyeing to become India's largest player in 2020 Adani Group plans to invest 70 per cent of its capital expenditure in clean energy and energy efficient systems.

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifying matches on Sunday night.

Govt defends farm laws in RS; death warrants for farmers, says Oppn

Govt defends farm laws in RS; death warrants for farmers, says Oppn

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Countering the opposition claim that farmers across the country are agitated over the three new laws, he said that those in just one state are being misinformed and instigated.

Only Modi is capable of taking the bull by the horns

Only Modi is capable of taking the bull by the horns

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Modi's finest political legacy ought to be a border settlement with Beijing,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Qandeel's brother says kin helped in her murder

Qandeel's brother says kin helped in her murder

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Waseem said he made the plan to kill Qandeel with the assistance of a relative, Haq Nawaz, who was present when he strangled his sister while another relative Basit waited outside the house in a car, police said.

All eyes on PM's mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

All eyes on PM's mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally on Sunday at the large Ramlila Maidan, a little over a kilometre from Old Delhi's Daryaganj that was hit by violence during a protest against the amended Citizenship Act. Elaborate security arrangements has been made for the rally.

8th round of talks today, farmers stick to their guns

8th round of talks today, farmers stick to their guns

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

A day before the eighth round of talks, the government and the farmer unions stuck to their respective positions on Thursday -- the agitating farmers took out tractor rallies to press their demand for rollback of new agri laws and the Centre asserted it is ready to consider any proposal other than their repeal.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rishabh Pant: Next poster boy of Indian cricket

Rishabh Pant: Next poster boy of Indian cricket

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'He just has to keep performing, and mustn't let this go to his head.'

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Indications are that Modi will have words of encouragement for Stalin, and the meeting is likely to be much less acrimonious than critics of either would want it to be. notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

No law to back UP govt's action: SC on 'name and shame' posters

No law to back UP govt's action: SC on 'name and shame' posters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The apex court, however, said there is no doubt that action should be taken against the rioters and they should be punished.

Chinese parliament ratifies BRICS Bank agreement

Chinese parliament ratifies BRICS Bank agreement

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The bank will have initial authorised capital of $100 billion

AAP says Kejriwal under house arrest; Delhi Police denies claim

AAP says Kejriwal under house arrest; Delhi Police denies claim

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'On the direction of the home ministry, the Delhi Police has put chief minister Arvind Kejriwal under house arrest ever since he visited farmers at Singhu Border'

Assam man force-fed by mob for selling beef

Assam man force-fed by mob for selling beef

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A man was arrested in connection with the incident and questioned.

Malaysian PM meets Zakir Naik; ruling party defends decision not to deport him

Malaysian PM meets Zakir Naik; ruling party defends decision not to deport him

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Naik's detractors -- those with 'a mob mentality' -- should debate him rather than asking him to be deported to India, PPBM strategist Rais Hussin said.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Rahul goes abroad on 'meditational visit' ahead of Cong protest

Rahul goes abroad on 'meditational visit' ahead of Cong protest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Surjewala said the party's 10-day agitation was formalised at a meeting in which Rahul Gandhi participated in, but neither he nor Sonia Gandhi would be participating in the state and district level programmes.