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'India Can't Be Left Out of Global AI Policy'

'India Can't Be Left Out of Global AI Policy'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

The government wants the AI Summit to give it an early start in becoming part of any global body setting policies for the emerging technology.

Did US provide real-time intel to India on Chinese 'incursion'?

Did US provide real-time intel to India on Chinese 'incursion'?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The US provided crucial intelligence to the Indian military last year that helped it successfully tackle the Chinese "incursions".

Judge seeks more documents in 26/11 suspect Tahawwur Rana extradition case

Judge seeks more documents in 26/11 suspect Tahawwur Rana extradition case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Magistrate judge Jacqueline Chooljian on Thursday ordered the defence attorneys and prosecutors to file additional documents by July 15, which was reported by a US news agency.

US rebuked Pak for F-16 misuse: Report

US rebuked Pak for F-16 misuse: Report

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The IAF had said that during the aerial engagement on February 27, one of its MiG-21 Bison shot down a F-16.

Withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan to benefit China: Report

Withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan to benefit China: Report

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'If the Chinese are bringing Pakistan more 'behind the curtain,' in terms of intelligence and military cooperation, it will be tailored to their common interests like confronting India over territorial disputes'

China denies funerals for soldiers killed in Galwan clash

China denies funerals for soldiers killed in Galwan clash

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Even after the one month of the incident, China has still not disclosed how many of its soldiers were killed in the incident.

US condoles deaths of Indian soldiers in LAC clash

US condoles deaths of Indian soldiers in LAC clash

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

"We will remember the soldiers' families, loved ones, and communities as they grieve," said Pompeo.

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The US hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully, officials said in Washington.

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Family, friends and strangers prayed on Saturday at Dhaliwal's memorial off Willancy Lane in northwest Harris County.

The top 25 US universities for 2010-11

The top 25 US universities for 2010-11

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

US News ranks the top universities to study in in the US based on quality and value. take a look at the top 25.

The top 10 business schools in the US

The top 10 business schools in the US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Take a look at the annual US News and World Report's 2016 business school rankings.

University ranking sweepstakes

University ranking sweepstakes

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Trump made my 'skin crawl' during Prez debates: Clinton

Trump made my 'skin crawl' during Prez debates: Clinton

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

She says Trump made her feel 'incredibly uncomfortable' and was breathing down her neck.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He said his administration will spare 'no resources or expense in this effort' to investigate who sent the packages.

Mariah Carey pays tribute to Prince at Paris gig

Mariah Carey pays tribute to Prince at Paris gig

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Pop star Mariah Carey paid an emotional tribute to her friend Prince.

'Taliban don't represent popular will of Afghans'

'Taliban don't represent popular will of Afghans'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

"They (the Taliban) do not represent the popular will in Afghanistan and every poll, every survey I would particularly bring your attention to the BBC/ABC/ARD poll of earlier this year shows that their support is in the single digits," Special US Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke, told media persons at a news briefing.

Indian American named in Best Leaders' list

Indian American named in Best Leaders' list

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The list of 22 leaders was compiled in association with Harvard Kennedy School. It also includes Federal Reserve Board Chirman Ben Bernanke, Newark city Mayor Cory Booker, Cisco Systems CEO and Chairman John Chambers and playwright-activist Eve Ensler.

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

White House condemns attempted attacks; New York Police Department increase patrols at other major newsrooms.

Cheney slams Obama over failed terror plot

Cheney slams Obama over failed terror plot

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Joining the Republican chorus on the failed Christmas Day attack on board a flight headed for Detroit, former United States Vice President Dick Cheney on Wednesday alleged that President Barack Obama is not tough against terror and 'is trying to pretend we are not at war'. "As I have watched the events of the last few days, it is clear once again that President Obama is trying to pretend we are not at war," Cheney said in his statement to Politico.

Cong distances itself from Tharoor's praise of Modi

Cong distances itself from Tharoor's praise of Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Congress on Thursday distanced itself from party spokesperson Shashi Tharoor's effusive praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but he made it clear he was not his fan.

Track and Field star Felix still aiming for the triple encore at Rio Olympics

Track and Field star Felix still aiming for the triple encore at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The disappointment of missing out on an individual Olympic double has not left Allyson Felix, but the world 400 metres champion could still win three gold medals at the Rio Games.

Taj eased extra security just before attack

Taj eased extra security just before attack

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

It is "ironic" that extra security measures, taken after being warned of a possible terror strike, were eased just before the terrorists assaulted the landmark Taj hotel, Tata group chief Ratan Tata said.

'China tested first N-bomb for Pakistan in 1990'

'China tested first N-bomb for Pakistan in 1990'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

China had tested for Pakistan its first nuclear bomb as early as in 1990, enabling Islamabad to respond within weeks to the Indian atomic tests eight years later, a top US nuclear expert has claimed.

My father is a very kind man: Osama's son

My father is a very kind man: Osama's son

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Omar, who last saw Osama in 2000 when he decided to leave al Qaeda, said that he did not think his father was a terrorist and was sure that he must have felt very sorry for the September 11 terror attacks.

Don't jump to conclusions on Modi: Digvijay tells Tharoor

Don't jump to conclusions on Modi: Digvijay tells Tharoor

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Congress spokesperson Shashi Tharoor, who has come under fire from party leaders for praising Narendra Modi, on Friday, got a piece of advice from party general secretary Digvijay Singh "not to jump to conclusions".

Lehman not to curb outsourcing

Lehman not to curb outsourcing

Rediff.com20 Dec 2003

Kerry names running mate

Kerry names running mate

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Kerry is expected to announce this at a rally in Pennsylvania later today, but will have to formally nominate Edwards---who fought against him for the presidential nomination--at the Democratic National Convention at the end of July.

Who did Taylor Swift kiss?

Who did Taylor Swift kiss?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

From Taylor Swift's steamy kiss with her new boyfriend to Rihanna's new perfume, we bring you the latest gossip.

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Clinton admitted to hospital for heart surgery

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

The former US president would undergo quadruple heart bypass surgery in New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.

Enron's Kenneth Lay indicted

Enron's Kenneth Lay indicted

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

Dangerous to be a journalist in today's world

Dangerous to be a journalist in today's world

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Journalists all over the world have been disappearing and some have never been heard again, says Narain D Batra.

US helped break Indo-Pak ice: Powell

US helped break Indo-Pak ice: Powell

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

'But there is more work to be done, and we have offered our good offices to the Indians and the Pakistanis over the last couple of days,' Powell said.

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey states that Trump asked him on several occasions to publicly state that he was not under investigation.

NYT, Twitter, Huff Post websites hacked by pro-Syria group

NYT, Twitter, Huff Post websites hacked by pro-Syria group

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The websites of the New York Times, the Huffington Post and Twitter were hacked by a group known as the Syrian Electronic Army which posted messages supporting the embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Indian markets beat global peers, record best performance

Indian markets beat global peers, record best performance

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Indian markets rose 19 per cent in the first half of this financial year, the best performance by any market during this period, globally.

Syria agrees to Russian plan, avoids US action

Syria agrees to Russian plan, avoids US action

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Syria has agreed with the Russian proposal to place its chemical weapons stocks under international control to "uproot US aggression", hours after President Barack Obama said he would "absolutely" put on hold any military strike on the country if it does so.

FAQs: All you need to know about the GRE

FAQs: All you need to know about the GRE

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The Graduate Record Examination is an important test for admission into masters and doctoral programmes in the US.