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California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

During his two-day stay in Silicon Valley, he would begin and conclude his engagements with the Indian-American community, the last one being an address to a crowd of over 18,500 Indian-Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

Modi arrives in US; packed schedule ahead of him

Modi arrives in US; packed schedule ahead of him

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Officials said Prime Minister Modi will not have a bilateral meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif during his current five-day trip to the US.

PM Modi's visit to Vietnam kicks off with defence, trade as top agendas

PM Modi's visit to Vietnam kicks off with defence, trade as top agendas

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Defence, security, science and technology, trade and culture are some of the issues on the plate for the talks.

Saudi diplomat did horrific things to us... even his guests raped us: Nepali women

Saudi diplomat did horrific things to us... even his guests raped us: Nepali women

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The external affairs ministry has sought for a detailed report from the Gurgaon Police on the alleged sexual assault on Nepalese women at a Saudi diplomat's residence in the locality.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

Cancelled JSPL, Balco mines given to Coal India

Cancelled JSPL, Balco mines given to Coal India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

JSPL and Balco had emerged as the highest bidders in the recently concluded auctions.

Govt raises Rs 12,591 cr from auction of 3 coal mines

Govt raises Rs 12,591 cr from auction of 3 coal mines

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Hindalco Industries won Dumri mine in Jharkhand

Udhampur attack: Trooper makes ultimate sacrifice for his colleagues

Udhampur attack: Trooper makes ultimate sacrifice for his colleagues

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Trooper Rockey kept two heavily-armed militants, who attacked a security convoy in Udhampur, engaged and did not allow them to lob grenades on the bus full of BSF personnel.

Sushma Swaraj says China doesn't oppose India's NSG membership bid

Sushma Swaraj says China doesn't oppose India's NSG membership bid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Swaraj said India was hopeful that it will be able to convince China to give its backing.

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

If your fund's expense ratio has risen dramatically after Sebi's recent changes, compare it with the category average before switching.

Rs 26 cr penalty order: DLF gets interim reprieve

Rs 26 cr penalty order: DLF gets interim reprieve

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Sebi had imposed penalties on DLF, for entering into sham transactions.

Breather for students: No re-examination for CBSE Class 10

Breather for students: No re-examination for CBSE Class 10

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The ministry had last week announced that the re-examination of the CBSE Class 12 economics paper would be held on April 25.

'Belgium has gone into lockdown'

'Belgium has gone into lockdown'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Kumar Gaurav, the second secretary at the Embassy of India in Brussels tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel that the Belgian government has closed off its borders and shut down its entire transport system.

Mysuru's Wadiyar dynasty finally has a successor

Mysuru's Wadiyar dynasty finally has a successor

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Yaduveer, the grandson of late Princess Gayathri Devi, the eldest daughter of last Maharaja of Mysore Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar, will be the successor

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in New York on Thursday on his second visit to the United States, has a "packed schedule" ahead of him, during which he will address world leaders at a landmark United Nations sustainable development summit and interact with top CEOs and the Indian Diaspora in the Silicon Valley.

MEA says it's working on evacuation of 70 sailors stranded in Yemen

MEA says it's working on evacuation of 70 sailors stranded in Yemen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

India on Sunday said it is taking steps to ensure safe evacuation of its nationals from Yemen after a sailors group claimed that 70 seamen from Gujarat are stranded in the war-torn county.

States can mine, sell coal

States can mine, sell coal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The coal-bearing states shall be getting additional revenue from such coal mines.

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.

Swaraj arrives in Pakistan; to meet PM Sharif tomorrow

Swaraj arrives in Pakistan; to meet PM Sharif tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan expressed optimism and desire to improve ties.

DLF files appeal against regulatory ban

DLF files appeal against regulatory ban

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India's most heavily indebted property firm, DLF has filed an appeal with the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) against a ban from tapping capital markets for three years, a spokeswoman for the appellate told Reuters.

No evidence of Pak hand in Pathankot attack, says NIA chief, sparks row

No evidence of Pak hand in Pathankot attack, says NIA chief, sparks row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Even as the NIA backtracked on its chief Sharad Kumar's statement, on its part Islamabad, touted his remarks to claim 'vindication' of its long standing position in this regard.

Assault on Africans: 8 held, HM asks police to ensure safety

Assault on Africans: 8 held, HM asks police to ensure safety

Rediff.com29 May 2016

At least six African nationals had sustained injuries in the incidents. Police attributed two of the incidents to a dispute over African nationals playing loud music and other to a scuffle over public drinking.

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Experts have started giving comments on provisions that the govt must make in Budget 2016-17.

Half-way through coal e-auction, aggressive bids fetch Rs 60,000 cr

Half-way through coal e-auction, aggressive bids fetch Rs 60,000 cr

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The e-auction is seeing aggressive bidding.

Modi, Hasina and Mamata flag off new bus services

Modi, Hasina and Mamata flag off new bus services

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

In a major initiative marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Bangladesh, two bus services connecting key cities in the two countries were flagged off on Saturday to boost connectivity and enhance people-to-people contact.

Mallya's passport suspended, court moved for non-bailable warrant

Mallya's passport suspended, court moved for non-bailable warrant

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya's passport has been suspended.

Russia snubs India, sends troops for drills with Pakistan

Russia snubs India, sends troops for drills with Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

In an apparent snub to India, a Russian ground forces contingent on Friday arrived in Pakistan to participate in the first-ever joint military exercises starting from Saturday.

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'ISRO provides a very positive atmosphere. What matters here is your talent, not your gender,' says Ritu Karidhal, Deputy Operations Director, India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, Isro's Mission To Mars.

Don't be a spoilt kid, learn from the Americans: China warns India

Don't be a spoilt kid, learn from the Americans: China warns India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

China's official media on Thursday warned India against using the Dalai Lama "card", saying New Delhi should stop behaving like a "spoilt kid"

'Non-IAS experts must feel welcome in govt organisations'

'Non-IAS experts must feel welcome in govt organisations'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The sudden exit of Yogesh Agarwal as the chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, or PFRDA, has once again brought the relationship between financial sector regulators and the finance ministry into sharp focus.

Sensex surges 100 points on firm global cues

Sensex surges 100 points on firm global cues

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

However, investors have turned cautious over the likelihood of Britain leaving the European Union.

CIL strike: Power outages likely in north, east India

CIL strike: Power outages likely in north, east India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Power stations with captive mines might look at this as an opportunity to sell merchant power at higher rates.

7 terror launch pads targeted in surgical strike

7 terror launch pads targeted in surgical strike

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Gen Singh said the operations were basically focused to ensure that the terrorists do not succeed in their design of infiltration and carrying out destruction and endangering the lives of citizens of our country.

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Soon after Prime Minister Modi's assertion, the G20 countries also came down heavily on terrorism.

DLF-Sebi case: SAT adjourns hearing till Oct 30

DLF-Sebi case: SAT adjourns hearing till Oct 30

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

After hearing the petition, filed by the country's largest real estate developer last week, the Tribunal adjourned the matter till October 30 next week, as it sought a response from capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India on DLF's plea for an interim relief.

As PM leaves for Riyadh, here's what India promised at Nuclear Security Summit

As PM leaves for Riyadh, here's what India promised at Nuclear Security Summit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Informing the world leaders of measures taken by him, Modi said India will continue to accord a high national priority to nuclear security through strong institutional framework, independent regulatory agency and trained and specialised manpower.

Modi calls for climate change agenda that helps developing countries

Modi calls for climate change agenda that helps developing countries

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

World finance ministers will meet on Oct 7-8 in Lima, Peru, to try to agree on climate change framework.

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Sebi directs freezing of all demat accounts not linked to Aadhaar by December 31

World reacts to French terror: 'It was barbaric and cowardly'

World reacts to French terror: 'It was barbaric and cowardly'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

No Indian is reported to be affected in a terror "attack" in French resort of Nice where at least 84 were killed when a truck ploughed through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day events.

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Two have already sacrificed their lives.' 'How many more shall need to sacrifice before the government listens?' 'Four, five or six? They are ready, waiting.' After Ganga campaigner G D Agrawal's death, a Haridwar ashram's sadhus are on a relay fast unto death.