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NRI murder: Prime accused held

NRI murder: Prime accused held

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

The prime accused in the murder of a Punjab non resident Indian has been arrested while two other co-accused gave themselves up, police said in Hoshiarpur Thursday.

2 NRIs indicted for New Jersey motel fire

2 NRIs indicted for New Jersey motel fire

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Two non resident Indian owners of a motel in New Jersey, where a fire killed three persons and injured 14 others because the exit doors were allegedly illegally locked, have been indicted on charges of manslaughter.

Remitting money could soon be an SMS away

Remitting money could soon be an SMS away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Global pilot project set to revolutionise remittances.

Judiciary, EC being 'torn apart' under BJP rule: Rahul in London

Judiciary, EC being 'torn apart' under BJP rule: Rahul in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Lauding the contribution of non-resident Indians in the development of the country, he said, 'Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, B R Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru were all NRIs. They travelled the world and helped India with new perspectives.'

The challenge of the lockdown

The challenge of the lockdown

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'How the lockdown is phased out or lifted will tell us if the government has succeeded in its battle against COVID-19.' 'If it cannot sequence its decisions on exiting the lockdown, the few gains secured so far may be frittered away,' says A K Bhattacharya.

'21st century belongs to the Asians'

'21st century belongs to the Asians'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

He explained that good neighbourly relations and an atmosphere of mutual trust are essential for peace and prosperity in South Asia.

India is safe for NRIs: Patil

India is safe for NRIs: Patil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Seeking to allay any security related apprehensions of non resident Indians, Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Monday assured them that India was as safe as any other part of the world.

Four arrested for attacking NRI

Four arrested for attacking NRI

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Four arrested for attacking NRI

CBI chargesheets eight in NRI murder case

CBI chargesheets eight in NRI murder case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

All 8 accused belong to the Chakma tribe.

BoI to beef up foreign business

BoI to beef up foreign business

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

SBI hikes interest rates on FCNR, NRE deposits

SBI hikes interest rates on FCNR, NRE deposits

Rediff.com5 May 2008

The bank raised the interest rates on Non Resident External rupee deposits of one year to less than 2 years to 3.08 per cent from 2.49 per cent, two years to less than three years to 3.18 per cent from 2.5 per cent and three to five years to 3.45 per cent from 2.81 per cent. Similar hikes have been made in Foreign Currency Non Resident deposits held in dollars, pound sterling, Euro, Australian dollar, Canadian Dollar and Yen.

Oscar Fernandes vows increased outreach to NRIs

Oscar Fernandes vows increased outreach to NRIs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Efforts will also be directed at creating a conducive environment for NRIs intending to reconnect to their heritage, Fernandes added.

Saving need not be taxing

Saving need not be taxing

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

PPF, FCNR for short periods, are a good bet

Lakshmi Mittal is Entrepreneur of the Year

Lakshmi Mittal is Entrepreneur of the Year

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Non-Resident Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has won this year's Asian Achievers Award for entrepreneurship for his outstanding achievement in the global steel industry where his company has taken the top spot.

Mittal formally launches Arcelor bid

Mittal formally launches Arcelor bid

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Mittal Steel is offering about $23.2 billion cash and its own shares for Arcelor.

NRI chosen mayor of London borough

NRI chosen mayor of London borough

Rediff.com20 May 2007

A non-resident Indian elected councillor in Brent for the third successive term since 1996 has been chosen mayor of the London borough, with a large Indian community.

RBI sounds alarm on tax havens

RBI sounds alarm on tax havens

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

An internal study by the Reserve Bank of India is understood to have found out that most of the foreign exchange inflows into India from non-resident Indians and portfolio investments are emanating from tax-haven countries.

Lord Swaraj Paul visits India

Lord Swaraj Paul visits India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

Lord Paul, who led the delegation to his ancestral village and also to educational institutions set up by Apeejay Foundation founded by his elder brother Satya Paul, said Indo-British ties are now the strongest as ever.

NRI doctor gets one year jail term for forgery

NRI doctor gets one year jail term for forgery

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

she was found guilty of forging time sheets to claim more than 41,000 pounds from the National Health Service.

Wooing NRIs with online videos

Wooing NRIs with online videos

Rediff.com8 May 2007

A start-up by three friends with Angel investment of Rs 1.5 crore, NautankiTV has close to 40 per cent of its users from the US and UK.

UK: NRI wins award for community service

UK: NRI wins award for community service

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

In a message on the occasion, British Prime Minister Tony Blair congratulated the forum on its success at promoting the positive achievements of the Hindu community.

C'wealth Parliamentary delegation to visit India

C'wealth Parliamentary delegation to visit India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

It will also keep itself abreast with the latest developments in the ongoing dialogue between India and Pakistan.

India needs better biz environ: Hinduja

India needs better biz environ: Hinduja

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Hinduja Group chairman S P Hinduja on Friday called for transparent policies, simplified procedures, and better business environment in India to attract investments from overseas Indians and foreigners.

NRI driver sentenced for killing medical student

NRI driver sentenced for killing medical student

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents said it was 'shocked' at the leniency of the sentence.

NRIs make world's smallest transistor

NRIs make world's smallest transistor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Two non-resident Indian scientists have created history by making the world's tiniest transistor entirely from carbon nanotubes.

Hindu leader joins Auschwitz visit

Hindu leader joins Auschwitz visit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

'Visiting Auschwitz was shocking and deeply moving'

Sir Noon's nomination for peerage unlikely: Report

Sir Noon's nomination for peerage unlikely: Report

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Three other Labour donors, including NRI entrepreneur Chai Patel who secretly loaned the party £ 4.5 million, have already been blocked by the Commission after being nominated as peers by Downing Street.

India's external debt at $142.7 billion

India's external debt at $142.7 billion

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

India's external debt has risen by $6.2 billion to $142.7 billion at the end of December 2006 on account of the surge in corporate borrowings in foreign countries and deposits by non-resident Indians.

Standing alone Mr Tytler?

Standing alone Mr Tytler?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

Dumped in a week, wife gets Rs 40 lakh alimony

Dumped in a week, wife gets Rs 40 lakh alimony

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The doctor had abandoned his wife a week after the marriage and left for the US.

NRI gambling racket unearthed

NRI gambling racket unearthed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

ICICI's special offering for NRIs

ICICI's special offering for NRIs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

ICICI Bank on Friday tied up with Europe's financial powerhouse Fortis for offering asset and wealth management, estate planning and corporate services to Non-Resident Indians worldwide.

Lakshmi Mittal donates £2 mn to Labour Party

Lakshmi Mittal donates £2 mn to Labour Party

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Non-Resident Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal has donated £2 million to the Labour party.

Pravasi centres to be set up in embassies

Pravasi centres to be set up in embassies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Pravasi centres to be set up in embassies

Excellent biryani at the Rain Forest

Excellent biryani at the Rain Forest

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

We continue our reader-driven series on great restaurants and eating places across the country--this time around in Chennai

India's tourism story

India's tourism story

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Though tourist arrivals to India rose to 4.43 million in 2006, it was only 0.52 per cent of the global pie.