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Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Speculation over Justice Gogoi's appointment as the next CJI arose after the court's four most senior judges, including Justice Gogoi, called a press conference in January and criticised Justice Misra on various issues.

160 terrorists killed this yr; 250 active in Valley: J-K DGP

160 terrorists killed this yr; 250 active in Valley: J-K DGP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The DGP said 102 ultras out of those active in the Valley are of Pakistani origin. He also said that terror incidents and the number of local youths joining militancy have decreased.

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

In order to determine whether this would be sound strategy for them, one needs to look at two issues: One, on the alliances being built globally between telcos, on one hand, and cloud service firms, on the other, especially with the advent of 5G; and two, how their business strategies in India will blend into with such a deal.

2011 INK Fellowship for young innovators

2011 INK Fellowship for young innovators

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The 2011 INK Fellows is inviting applications for 2011 INK Fellows hunt, which will select 20 young innovators between the ages of 18 and 40 who have a powerful vision for the world and who have taken tangible steps to fulfill this vision.

CII chief wants RBI to moderate monetary stance

CII chief wants RBI to moderate monetary stance

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

B Muthuraman said while the Indian industry must seek to make growth inclusive and sustainable and must work towards addressing various inequalities in society, affirmative actions cannot be made mandatory.

The new media mogul: You

The new media mogul: You

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

What do Blinkx, Magnify.net, Splashcast, Panjea, Eyejot, Vringo, and BUZ have in common? They aim to give consumers control of their own media.

China will stick to gradual appreciation of yuan

China will stick to gradual appreciation of yuan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

China plans to achieve a high quality and efficient annual growth rate of 7 per cent during the 12th Five-Year Plan, starting this year, which is not easy by any means.

Pak High Commission invites Kashmiri separatists for Iftar

Pak High Commission invites Kashmiri separatists for Iftar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Akbar said around 30 members belonging to various constituents of the Geelani's faction have been invited by the Pakistan High Commission. They include Geelani, Ashraf Sehrai, Shabir Shah and Nayeem Khan.

C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award for Kirmani

C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award for Kirmani

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Syed Kirmani was nominated for this year's Col. C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award, which comprises a trophy, citation and cheque for Rs 25 lakh.

India, Bangladesh agree to erect a new fence on the border

India, Bangladesh agree to erect a new fence on the border

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

India shares a 4,096-km border with Bangladesh.

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Was Wang Yi'S visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi?

PM Modi likely to visit Kabul on Christmas Day

PM Modi likely to visit Kabul on Christmas Day

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

PM Modi is likely to visit Kabul on December 25 where he will inaugurate the new building of the Afghan Parliament constructed by India at a cost of about USD 90 million.

No Modi-Imran meet at SCO Summit: MEA

No Modi-Imran meet at SCO Summit: MEA

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Modi would be attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on June 13-14.

Congress must select leaders based on calibre & potential: Jaitley

Congress must select leaders based on calibre & potential: Jaitley

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Jaitley said the Congress party which ruled the country for decades is out of sync with the ground realities and aspirations of India as it exists now.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

Beckham to get BBC lifetime achievement award

Beckham to get BBC lifetime achievement award

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

Former England football captain David Beckham will be conferred with the lifetime achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony on Sunday.

Nuke triad; Arihant to be ready in 2 years

Nuke triad; Arihant to be ready in 2 years

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

India's indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant will be ready for deterrent patrols in two years from now, completing the nation's capability to deliver strategic weapons from land, air and undersea.

Climate summit: Developed world's sleight of hand

Climate summit: Developed world's sleight of hand

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

What is sometimes unofficially referred to as a new Green Fund will be an outcome of the Copenhagen accord.

Two tracks ahead for Cancun climate talks

Two tracks ahead for Cancun climate talks

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

'Neither India nor China are ready to convert national actions into international commitments.' Senior environmental journalist Darryl D'Monte will cover the annual climate change conference in Cancun for Rediff.com

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Access to India's defence market must be made conditional -- available only to those who are ready to make a long-term commitment in India, argues Ajai Shukla.

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Master tailors, textile manufacturers and custom clothiers, however, say the upcoming festive season, reinvention in the form of new collections and digital outreach are salvaging the situation somewhat.

Broadband Internet in all villages by 2012: Pilot

Broadband Internet in all villages by 2012: Pilot

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The government is committed to connecting every single panchayat in the country with high-speed Internet in two years, Minister of State for Communications and IT Sachin Pilot said.

Service tax dept may disrupt your grand party

Service tax dept may disrupt your grand party

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

To get what it thinks are its dues, its brass have directed; construction, realty, renting of property, personnel supply, security & goods transport among those under lens

IMF lowers India growth estimate to 4.8% for 2019

IMF lowers India growth estimate to 4.8% for 2019

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath also said the pickup in global growth for 2020 remains highly uncertain as it relies on improved growth outcomes for stressed economies like Argentina, Iran, and Turkey and for under-performing emerging and developing economies such as Brazil, India, and Mexico.

Liquidity issues stopped banks from cutting rates: Axis Bank

Liquidity issues stopped banks from cutting rates: Axis Bank

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

It's not necessary to use only external benchmarks, there are multiple avenues to meet the requirement that the RBI wants, the bank said.

Rudy, Uma Bharti resign ahead of likely cabinet reshuffle

Rudy, Uma Bharti resign ahead of likely cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The reshuffle may take place before Modi departs for China to attend the BRICS summit.

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Such criticism by China of a foreign government official, particularly of a major power like the US, is very unusual. It is clear that China will come under increasing pressure certainly till the US presidential elections are held, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

2010 hottest year ever recorded

2010 hottest year ever recorded

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Over the 10 years from 2001 to 2010, global temperatures have averaged 0.46 C (0.82 F) above the 1961-1990 average.

Muslim body flays communal violence bill

Muslim body flays communal violence bill

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

"If the bill were to be taken up in its present form, it would fail to serve any purpose; it would seem that the government's objective was to further make lives of innocent citizens more difficult rather than providing any respite to them."

Coronavirus may pull down India's trade by Rs 25 bn: UN report

Coronavirus may pull down India's trade by Rs 25 bn: UN report

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The trade impact of the coronavirus epidemic for India is estimated to be about 348 million dollars (approximately Rs 25 billion) and the country figures among the top 15 economies most affected as slowdown of manufacturing in China disrupts world trade, according to a UN report. Estimates published by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development on Wednesday said that the slowdown of manufacturing in China due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is disrupting world trade and could result in a 50 billion dollar decrease in exports across global value chains.

Will Brexit be the end of May?

Will Brexit be the end of May?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The Britain's ruling party is suffering a leadership challenge with Brexit Secretary David Davis and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson dramatically resigning over their inability to support the terms and conditions drawn up to exit the European Union.

My government will provide good governance to people: Mufti

My government will provide good governance to people: Mufti

Rediff.com5 May 2015

"It will take time," Sayeed told media persons.

Advani's 5-point plan for double-digit growth

Advani's 5-point plan for double-digit growth

Rediff.com18 May 2005

India could break the chains of under-achievement and begin attaining higher rates of economic growth in the 1990s only after it discarded the influence of that Soviet model, said Bharatiya Janata Party President L K Advani.

Klopp warns Liverpool against complacency at Manchester United

Klopp warns Liverpool against complacency at Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

For all their improvement under Klopp, European champions Liverpool have not won at Old Trafford under the German

'US looks at India for stability'

'US looks at India for stability'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Optimism for a bright future and pride in the resurgence of India marked the 6th Annual India Business Conference of the Columbia Business School's South Asian Business Association.

26/11 perpetrators must be punished: Russia

26/11 perpetrators must be punished: Russia

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said 'existing instrumentalities' should be invoked to put pressure on countries that continue to encourage terrorist activities, a veiled reference to the need for focused strategies to combat terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday directed the armed forces to carry out joint exercises with friendly foreign countries specially, in southeast Asia, in tune with India's 'Act East Policy'.

Indian Air Force is short of 600 pilots

Indian Air Force is short of 600 pilots

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Indian Air Force on Monday said it was short of around 600 pilots and over 5,000 personnel below officer rank while maintaining that several steps were being taken to fill up the manpower gaps.