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Pak Army chief meets PM; Zardari in Tehran

Pak Army chief meets PM; Zardari in Tehran

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

The meeting comes against the backdrop of a major crackdown on lawyers and opposition party activists ahead of a nationwide protest.

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Small and big advertisers are making their presence felt this year far more than they did earlier, bringing a smile to the faces of the tournament's organisers and partners.

Govt panel looking into Internet neutrality

Govt panel looking into Internet neutrality

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Of late, net neutrality has generated much debate.

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The INS Jalashwa, the Navy's amphibious warship, reached Male on Thursday to undertake the massive repatriation mission named 'Operation Samudra Setu' (Sea Bridge).

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Using phones and computers to spread rumours, jihadis are waging a new, unconventional war.

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

India's premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, is witnessing an unprecedented crisis since the last few weeks. At the heart of the crisis is the struggle between its two top bosses -- Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana. As the case continues to play out in the public with allegations being countered with more allegations, here's all you need to know about the feud and its various twists and turns.

Sushant's death: ED, politics jump in

Sushant's death: ED, politics jump in

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

ED files money laundering case. Fadnavis, Paswan want case transferred to CBI. Mumbai police will investigate on basis of evidence: Minister. Friend alleges he is being pressured to nail Rhea. Bihar government to oppose Rhea's SC plea.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

Social media: 2019 election battleground

Social media: 2019 election battleground

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Political parties and leaders understand the impact the new media can have on outcomes.' 'From treating them as broadcast tools five years ago, now they look at them as arsenal that can potentially change electoral outcomes.'

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Lakdawala was apprehended by Mumbai Crime Branch's anti-extortion cell team at the International Airport. He once worked for underworld don Dawood Ibrahim before forming his own gang.

After bloody clashes, Pak army takes back Tirah Valley

After bloody clashes, Pak army takes back Tirah Valley

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the government has established its writ in the scenic Tirah Valley in the troubled Khyber agency that had become a haven for Taliban militants.

Pakistan says Masood Azhar still at large

Pakistan says Masood Azhar still at large

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Contradicting himself and his own cabinet colleague, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar, one of India's most wanted criminals, has not been arrested and is 'still at large'. Qureshi's remarks came barely an hour-and-half after he accepted the detention of Azhar while speaking to Dawn News channel a little after 9 pm on Wednesday.

Apple to step up investments in China, create more jobs: Cook

Apple to step up investments in China, create more jobs: Cook

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Apple to step up investments in China, create more jobs: Cook

Bush meets new Pakistan PM

Bush meets new Pakistan PM

Rediff.com18 May 2008

United States President George W Bush on Sunday appreciated Pakistan's role in the war against terrorism, as he held talks with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.During the hour-long meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Middle East in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, Bush lauded Pakistan's initiatives to curb terrorism and extremism, posing threat to the entire world. The two leaders also discussed ways and means to enhance economic cooperation.

Wuhan revokes order to ease lockdown within hrs; toll nears 3,000

Wuhan revokes order to ease lockdown within hrs; toll nears 3,000

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The Wuhan local administration earlier announced that people who are not quarantined and seeking special treatment or stranded in the city can leave in batches.

Authorities across Asia battle illegal gambling surge ahead of World Cup

Authorities across Asia battle illegal gambling surge ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Illegal gambling on the cup is prevalent in countries like Thailand and Malaysia, where football is hugely popular, but which don't have legal betting alternatives, gambling industry experts say.

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Experts point out teaching in its online avatar helps address women specific concerns, like care-giving responsibilities, lack of safe public and work spaces, and the inability to move to cities.

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The technology is based on the concept of 'cognitive digital radio' that enables users to turn their smartphones into peer-to-peer, off-grid communication tools.

No free rice for villages that are not open defecation free: Kiran Bedi

No free rice for villages that are not open defecation free: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Bedi's order however drew flak from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislature wing leader A Anbalagan, who told reporters that Bedi was treading the path of 'autocracy' by issuing such directives.

60-year old, but Fevicol ads are as quirky as ever

60-year old, but Fevicol ads are as quirky as ever

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Fevicol has played with its advertising to convert an adhesive, a product that bore none of the glamour and glitz of consumer goods, into a loved and recalled brand.

What Indian brands don't understand

What Indian brands don't understand

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Indian creative and digital agencies seem to be completely missing the mark,' says advertising and media veteran Sandeep Goyal.

He unearthed horror of slave trade

He unearthed horror of slave trade

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Amjed Ullah Khan, who carried out investigations of his own and helped rescue 15 women from Hyderabad, tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com how the women get trapped in an underground slave market that 'sells' them to employers who force them to work for less or no pay and often under inhuman conditions.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Sharif will return after Eid: Kin

Sharif will return after Eid: Kin

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The relative did not reveal the exact date of the ex-PM's return.

Indo-Pak foreign sec talks in Delhi in Oct: Report

Indo-Pak foreign sec talks in Delhi in Oct: Report

Rediff.com17 Sep 2006

The statement was made by Pakistan's state-run APP news agency.

'Boucher's remarks seem exaggerated'

'Boucher's remarks seem exaggerated'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Boucher, had on Monday, sought joint action against terrorists, including those groups based in Pakistan.

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

RBI had on February 12, 2018 issued a circular saying that lenders have to provide for resolution plan within 180 days in case of large account of Rs 2,000 crore and above.

Pak: Blast targets music shops

Pak: Blast targets music shops

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Militants in NWFP have carried a string of bomb attacks on shops selling music and video CDs, which they say are against Islam and should be banned

'Indian separatists may be behind 7/11 blasts'

'Indian separatists may be behind 7/11 blasts'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

'Many separatist organisations were active within the Indian states and that will be their act and we have nothing to do with such cases.'

Congress bets on anger against 'dhokha'

Congress bets on anger against 'dhokha'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The Congress surveys, at least until now, have indicated the nationalistic fervour over the Pulwama terror attack is more an effort by mainstream media outlets, like news channels and newspapers, to shape a particular narrative, when the people on the ground are still asking basic questions of livelihood, jobs and better price for farm produce.

Musharraf looks forward to 'substantive' talks

Musharraf looks forward to 'substantive' talks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Musharraf flies to Belgium on the first leg of his tour before travelling to Cuban capital Havana for NAM summit from where he would proceed to US.

India's electronics manufacturing dream

India's electronics manufacturing dream

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

...but are we chasing yesterday's dreams, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

India will lose if COVID-19 fight restricted to PMO: Rahul

India will lose if COVID-19 fight restricted to PMO: Rahul

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Gandhi also called upon the government to immediately put money into the hands of the poor and provide a financial package to the industry to help revive the economy.

Musharraf hails J&K round table

Musharraf hails J&K round table

Rediff.com27 May 2006

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said the recent meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Kashmiri leaders was a "movement forward" in resolving the Kashmir issue.

Musharraf optimistic about future ties

Musharraf optimistic about future ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

He, however, declined to give details of his talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying there is need for confidentiality while the process is underway.

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

While Ramdev claimed that Ayurved-based 'Coronil and Swasari' medicine have shown 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on COVID-19 infected patients except those on a life support system, the Ayush Ministry sought from the company detailed report on composition, testing and other data of the drugs.

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Deals from online travel portals, in partnership with credit cards, are good.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'