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Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Zawahiri's killing is a huge blow to depleted Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Al Qaeda's reclusive chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, who played a central role in the 9/11 terror attacks and later created the group's regional affiliate in the Indian subcontinent, was killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan's Kabul, in the biggest blow to the global terror network since killing of its founder Osama bin Laden in 2011 in Pakistan.

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

'Lataji became a fantastic cook'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'In just a couple of years, she proved herself the best cook in the Mangeshkar family.'

Shreyas reveals reason for India's failed batting experiment

Shreyas reveals reason for India's failed batting experiment

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'Even DK was finding it a little bit difficult at the start. The wicket played a huge role in this game. And as for that strategy, we can and we will be going with it in the next matches as well.'

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

'God has given me everything -- wealth, success, a good wife and good friends. I wish He gives me good health.'

Don't impose Hindi on us, says Raj Thackeray

Don't impose Hindi on us, says Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

A day after the Supreme Court asked him to desist from making provocative speeches targeting north Indians, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray chose to speak on Hindi saying the language should not be forced on the people.

India sells stability, growth, and dynamism at WEF

India sells stability, growth, and dynamism at WEF

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The war in Ukraine has made its presence felt at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos. As political and business leaders' debate, they remain fearful of Europe's economic future. There is a sense of gloom among many business leaders as energy shortage and economic recession rear their heads. Global investors are keenly assessing the presence of Indian delegation at Davos.

After India's criticism, US distances from Ilhan Omar's Pak visit

After India's criticism, US distances from Ilhan Omar's Pak visit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

India on Thursday condemned Omar's visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

US Fed Hike: Expect Indian Markets To Be Calm

US Fed Hike: Expect Indian Markets To Be Calm

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'I don't see any major setback for the Indian markets post the US Fed event.'

Stocks extend record run for 2nd day on US-Mexico deal boost

Stocks extend record run for 2nd day on US-Mexico deal boost

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Strong gains in metal, energy, auto and power shares lifted the key indices to new highs.

Manik Saha faces his biggest challenge

Manik Saha faces his biggest challenge

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

In Tripura, the challenge for the chief minister is less from the alliance partners and more from his own party, the BJP.

Ukraine crisis: Voiced our concerns about Russia to India, says US

Ukraine crisis: Voiced our concerns about Russia to India, says US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

The United States enjoys a 'close and cordial' relationship with India, a senior official in the Joe Biden administration has said here on Monday, even as he voiced his country's 'concerns' to New Delhi about Russia.

'TMC misbehaved with our women MLAs'

'TMC misbehaved with our women MLAs'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'How can just 25 of us indulge in fisticuffs when there were more than 100 MLAs of the TMC in the House?'

It's time to turn bullish on US-based funds

It's time to turn bullish on US-based funds

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

With uncertainty looming large over Indian markets, retail investors can increase their exposure to US funds.

Ronaldo on target as United draw with Chelsea

Ronaldo on target as United draw with Chelsea

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Ronaldo's 62nd minute strike was his 17th league goal this season

Football legend Chhetri drops retirement hint

Football legend Chhetri drops retirement hint

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

There is speculation about his retirement and the Indian captain happily responds with a smile that 'I don't know yet'.

Card-less cash withdrawal to be enabled at all ATMs soon, says RBI

Card-less cash withdrawal to be enabled at all ATMs soon, says RBI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

In a bid to check fraud, the Reserve Bank on Friday decided to permit all banks to introduce card-less cash withdrawal through ATMs.

Rate hike wasn't surprising, timing was: Sitharaman

Rate hike wasn't surprising, timing was: Sitharaman

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the recent interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank was not surprising for her but the timing was, asserting that the rising cost of funds will not impact the government's planned infrastructure investments. For the first time since August 2018, RBI had on May 4 delivered a blunt 40 basis points increase in key repo rate to 4.40 per cent, and also hiked the cash reserve ratio by 50 basis points to 4.5 per cent after an unscheduled meeting of the rate setting panel, citing increased inflation pressures following the Ukraine war and the resultant spike in crude oil prices. Retail inflation printed at 6.9 per cent in March and the April reading is forecast to top 7.7 per cent.

Al Qaeda chief invokes hijab row to target India

Al Qaeda chief invokes hijab row to target India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In a 8.43-minute video clip released by the terror outfit online, and verified by the American SITE Intelligence Group, Zawahiri also showered praises on Karnataka college student Muskan Khan for confronting a group of students opposing hijab in her college in early February.

On US tour, Rahul to address overseas Indians in New York

On US tour, Rahul to address overseas Indians in New York

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Gandhi, 47, begins his nearly two-week trip to the US with an address at the University of California, Berkeley, tomorrow on contemporary India and the path forward for the world's largest democracy.

Former Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora quits party, joins TMC

Former Assam Congress chief Ripun Bora quits party, joins TMC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Bora said in his resignation letter to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi that infighting within the grand old party helped BJP and compelled him to leave despite having been a member since student days in 1976.

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan reiterated his allegations of a foreign conspiracy behind his ouster and said he knew that the 'match was fixed' when a no-confidence motion was moved against him.

IT margin pressure rises on US visa norms, technology shift

IT margin pressure rises on US visa norms, technology shift

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Software services industry may have to relook its cost structure to maintain a higher margin.

CIA apologises for spying on US senators

CIA apologises for spying on US senators

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The chief of the Central Intelligence Agency on Friday apologised for the United States' spy agency's surveillance of computers used by lawmakers and their staffers involved in investigating the organisation's harsh interrogation techniques.

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'How can we tolerate such high-handedness?'

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari Nair.

'You complete me in every way...'

'You complete me in every way...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Kohli and Anushka have an 11-month-old daughter, Vamika.

Sensex edges higher in cautious trade; all eyes on US Fed meet outcome

Sensex edges higher in cautious trade; all eyes on US Fed meet outcome

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The broader NSE Nifty shuttled between 10,784.65 and 10,689.80, before ending 21.30 points, or 0.20 per cent, lower at 10,718.05.

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'By the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, they moved back to the BJP almost totally and later their backing helped us win the local body elections.'

'Tannishtha wanted to put some allegation on us and she chose racism'

'Tannishtha wanted to put some allegation on us and she chose racism'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'There is a difference between the US burger and the Indian vada pav. She should have done some research or watched at least one episode of Bachao before she came on the show.' Comedy Nights Bachao Taaza host Krushna Abhishek reacts to the controversy.

Shocking, must re-think move: Rajnath on US climate deal pullout

Shocking, must re-think move: Rajnath on US climate deal pullout

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

"The international community should get onboard so that the environmental balance is not destroyed," he said.

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

There are laws that are as out of time and place today as the Rowlatt Act was a century ago, explains Aakar Patel.

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Monday requested the media to abstain from publishing his daughter Vamika's pictures, saying images of the infant shown by broadcasters during the third ODI against South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday was a case of being "taken off guard".

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'Sometimes we use political pressure and sometimes political acumen to get what we want.'

Imran Khan skips no-confidence assembly session

Imran Khan skips no-confidence assembly session

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Very few members of the treasury benches were seen in attendance.

Seminar on US student and work visas in Mumbai

Seminar on US student and work visas in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Indo-American Society has organised a seminar on US student and work visas in Mumbai.

'Love Is colourful this Valentine's Day'

'Love Is colourful this Valentine's Day'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Love is in the air!

China imposes record fine on US chip giant

China imposes record fine on US chip giant

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Qualcomm has agreed to pay a hefty fine of $995 million.

Last rites of Gujarati family who died near US border to be held in Canada

Last rites of Gujarati family who died near US border to be held in Canada

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The bodies of four members of a family from Gujarat's Gandhinagar district who died of the extreme cold near the Canada-US border would not be brought back to India, their relatives said on Friday.

Indian airlines have kind of ganged up on us: AirAsia chief

Indian airlines have kind of ganged up on us: AirAsia chief

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The airline is also looking at cities in the northeast.

Shastri on the Indian cricketers' relationship with media

Shastri on the Indian cricketers' relationship with media

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'I feel we have tried to discuss it (with) them. To speak as much as you can to the media, but make sure that it is a proper kind of press conference where you take everyone's questions at one go.'