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Government says 'No' to India vs Pakistan cricket series

Government says 'No' to India vs Pakistan cricket series

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Monday made it clear that the government will not allow any bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan till the time 'cross-border terrorism' does not stop.

'Missing' MP MLA returns, says he supports Kamal Nath

'Missing' MP MLA returns, says he supports Kamal Nath

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three Congress MLAs -- Hardeep Singh Dang, Bisahulal Singh and Raghuraj Kansana -- are reportedly still untraceable.

'An honourable army doesn't fight with stones, batons, spikes'

'An honourable army doesn't fight with stones, batons, spikes'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'I am ashamed we are dealing with such adversaries.'

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Though there was no clear roadmap, the farmers, belonging to multiple groups, including 30 from Punjab, appeared clear in their resolve, some saying that they would not disperse till the laws were repealed and others that would ensure their voices are heard.

Service tax net may widen

Service tax net may widen

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Budget likely to list tax-exempt items as finance ministry, states agree

WB polls: Question mark over Cong-TC alliance

WB polls: Question mark over Cong-TC alliance

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's seat offer is unacceptable to the Congress. With Banerjee playing hard to get, the Congress may consider going alone in West Bengal. Renu Mittal reports.

Mauritius may shed tax haven tag

Mauritius may shed tax haven tag

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Treaty shopping by investors to be over if island nation budges on capital gains tax.

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth upset with Shehnaaz

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth upset with Shehnaaz

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Shehnaaz Gill tries to talk to Siddharth Shukla and make him laugh with her antics, but Sid is in no mood to forgive her.

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'By treating Nepali politicians as shabby buffoons to be pampered one day and collared another day, India badly exposed itself.' 'A belief got entrenched in the Nepalese mind that we are a dangerous neighbour,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak firm on not attending Afghan meet despite fresh US calls

Pak firm on not attending Afghan meet despite fresh US calls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Ignoring fresh calls from the United States, Pakistan on Friday said it will not budge from its decision to boycott a key conference on Afghanistan's future in Bonn next week in the wake of a cross-border NATO air strike that killed its 24 soldiers.

UPA may agree to voting on FDI issue

UPA may agree to voting on FDI issue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The mood in the government seems to have hardened and they do not seem to be in a mood to budge on the issue. Prime Minister Mamhohan Singh indicated as much during his speech at a Youth Congress meet in the capital on Tuesday.

UPA may agree to voting on FDI issue

UPA may agree to voting on FDI issue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Budget ignores women and children

Budget ignores women and children

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Women and children have been given short shrift with these crucial sectors facing substantive budgetary cuts, discovers Rashme Sehgal.

'We have awakened the public against corruption'

'We have awakened the public against corruption'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Justice Santosh Hegde has become a very popular face at the protests against corruption at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.

'We have awakened the public against corruption'

'We have awakened the public against corruption'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Justice Santosh Hegde has become a very popular face at the protests against corruption at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.

Hearing-impaired youth lathi-charged in Pune

Hearing-impaired youth lathi-charged in Pune

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The youth were demanding right to quality education, provision of trained interpreters for deaf students and preventing fraudulent distribution of disability certificates to able-bodied individuals among others.

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The commerce department has said that earnings through the new tax will equal the losses faced by Indian industry after the US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Farmers ask govt to come to table with 'open mind'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Reading out a reply to the government's talks offer during a press conference, farmers leaders said that they are ready for dialogue with an open mind if they get a concrete proposal, but made it clear they will not accept anything less than a complete repeal of the three agriculture laws and legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

As of now there are two names in the succession race. There is Ratnakar Raju, who is Baba's nephew, and Chakravarthi, a retired IAS officer. Both are members of the Sathya Sai Central trust.

Tibetans stage protest against Chinese president's visit outside hotel

Tibetans stage protest against Chinese president's visit outside hotel

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Scores of Tibetans staged a protest on Friday morning outside HotelTajPalace where Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife are staying.

That's rare! Democrats go on dharna in US Senate

That's rare! Democrats go on dharna in US Senate

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

In a sight rarely seen in the United States senate, dozens of Democrat members shut down the House of Representatives to protest their chamber's lack of action on a legislation to stop gun sales to people on some terrorism watch lists.

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

All about Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world number one ranking. While Rafa Nadal rules Roland Garros with 12 titles, Djokovic holds sway in the title match at Rod Laver Arena having never lost a final in Melbourne Park.

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'If we are terrorists and Pakistanis and Khalistanis, why did your home minister talk to our core committee leaders?'

Indian Railways is NOT bankrupt, says top official

Indian Railways is NOT bankrupt, says top official

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

In an interview with Business Standard, days before the announcement of the Railway Budget for 2011-12, Financial Commissioner Samar Jha hopes that the railways would tide over the crisis soon, as the impact of the Sixth Pay Commission recomendations dissipates and earnings improve. Edited excerpts:

Air India pilots' strike enters 8th day

Air India pilots' strike enters 8th day

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Air India is suffering a loss of Rs 26 crore (Rs 260 million) per day on account of the stir.

IOC warns of 'appropriate measures' against India

IOC warns of 'appropriate measures' against India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

The International Olympic Committee has warned of "appropriate measures" against India in its next executive board meeting this July if the country's sports ministry goes ahead with a legislation which puts a limit on the age and tenure of sports federation heads.

Congress bullies allies before Kerala polls

Congress bullies allies before Kerala polls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The Kerala unit of the Congress has made it clear to its allies that it would not succumb to their pressure tactics while finalising a seat sharing deal for the party-led coalition United Democratic Front in the forthcoming assembly polls. One of the Congress's allies in the state is Janadipathya Samarakshana Samithi, a political outfit floated by veteran Communist leader K R Gowri, who became part of the UDF fold after being expelled from the Communist Party of India.

Inflation, high oil prices could hurt growth

Inflation, high oil prices could hurt growth

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Ahead of the Budget, the Survey made a case for gradual exit of stimulus provided to the industry.

FinMin to provide requisite funds for UID

FinMin to provide requisite funds for UID

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The government on Monday said it will provide all the funds necessary for the implementation of its unique identification number project, dismissing media reports to the contrary.

Why China is flexing its muscles

Why China is flexing its muscles

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India has ramped up infrastructure on its side, so the Chinese military is finding Indian soldiers in locations where they are not used to seeing an Indian footprint,' points out Harsh V Pant.

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

'Is Modi supposed to plant nails on roads?'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'There is no democracy, and in fact, there is some kind of monarch ruling.' 'They are protecting themselves and they are scared.''

India says NO to legally binding emission cuts

India says NO to legally binding emission cuts

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

The United States, India and China are not in favor of accepting a legally binding agreement.

Athletics SA firmly supports Caster Semenya

Athletics SA firmly supports Caster Semenya

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will not soften its stance on new regulations for female classification and is ready to defend it in the Court of Arbitration for Sport(CAS), president Sebastian Coe has said.

How China facilitated the India-US strategic embrace

How China facilitated the India-US strategic embrace

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

China is now the most significant strategic concern in Washington, as in most of the world's capitals, especially the democracies. Today, strategic autonomy has acquired a sharper definition: To ward off the Chinese challenge to India's territorial integrity, sovereignty and regional stature, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

AIFF and Under-17 coach Nicolai part ways

AIFF and Under-17 coach Nicolai part ways

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) officially announced on Tuesday that it has decided to part ways with beleaguered U-17 World Cup coach Nicolai Adam by "mutual consent".

Govt-farmers meet ends; next round of talks likely on Jan 15

Govt-farmers meet ends; next round of talks likely on Jan 15

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Sticking to their key demand of the repeal of three farm laws to end their protest, farmer leaders on Friday told the government their 'ghar wapsi' can happen only after 'law wapsi' but the Centre insisted talks must be limited to contentious clauses and ruled out a complete withdrawal of Acts.

Sri Sri Ravishankar dismisses land-grab charges

Sri Sri Ravishankar dismisses land-grab charges

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Sri Sri Ravishankar, the founder of the Art of Living, has broken his silence on allegations of land grabbing against his Bengaluru-based foundation. He said, "We are compassionate but firm in dealing with anti-social elements. We will not budge or fall into the trap of miscreants. These tactics of threat and hiding behind fictitious stories will not work."