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Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with the five other Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh will visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, party's state unit chief Ajay Rai said.

V V S Laxman will continue as NCA chief: Jay Shah

V V S Laxman will continue as NCA chief: Jay Shah

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

V V S Laxman's tenure ends in September but he is set to continue as the NCA chief, confirmed BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Here are glimpse of Voting day in the USA.

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The US is looking very carefully at what Modi did when he was in Moscow, a senior State Department official has told lawmakers concerned over the growing India-Russia ties.

ISKCON temple set afire, idol damaged near Dhaka

ISKCON temple set afire, idol damaged near Dhaka

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

A group of people set fire to an ISKCON temple in Dhaka district in Bangladesh in the early hours of Saturday.

Kerala forms police team to probe sexual abuse of women in film industry

Kerala forms police team to probe sexual abuse of women in film industry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

The chief minister's office said the special team will be headed by IG Sparjan Kumar and will include four senior women IPS officers of the state.

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

India is trying hard to erase Indonesia's wariness about New Delhi, building security cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. If Indonesia decides to buy the Brahmos missile, it would further strengthen relations between the world's most populous nation and the most populous Islamic country.

SC forms task force to devise safety protocol for medics

SC forms task force to devise safety protocol for medics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Observing that working conditions have made doctors and health professionals susceptible to violence, the Supreme Court on Tuesday constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol for ensuring safety and facilities for them in the wake of the rape and murder of a medic in Kolkata.

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The incident sparked a political blame game in the state where bypolls to nine assembly seats will be held on November 20. Opposition parties blamed the BJP government in the state and said the deaths raise serious questions about the negligence of the administration.

UPPSC accepts aspirants' demands, but protest continues

UPPSC accepts aspirants' demands, but protest continues

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Accepting demands of the aspirants, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on Thursday postponed Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) exams, and announced to hold the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) preliminary exam on the old pattern.

Sorry state of affairs bringing kabaddi down

Sorry state of affairs bringing kabaddi down

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Indian team doesn't turn up, confusions galore at federation's trials

Manipur's Kuki-Zo groups demand separate UT with legislature

Manipur's Kuki-Zo groups demand separate UT with legislature

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Representatives from Kuki-Zo communities said their demands have crossed the point where they wanted President's rule to be imposed in the state, and now they see a Union Territory with legislature on the lines of Puducherry carved out of Manipur as the only solution to the ongoing strife.

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Months before the Haryana assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party replaced its strongman Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister with low-profile OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini, a decision that surprised many.

'Even Kasab was given...': SC in Yasin Malik case

'Even Kasab was given...': SC in Yasin Malik case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Even Ajmal Kasab was given a fair trial in our country, the Supreme Court on Thursday remarked and indicated it may set up a courtroom inside Tihar Jail for the trial of J-K separatist leader Yasin Malik in a kidnapping case.

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, told Press TV that the Nevatim air base, the Netzarim military facility and the Tel Nof intelligence unit, were hit in the Tuesday night attack dubbed 'Operation True Promise II'.

Who was in the room when Modi-Biden met?

Who was in the room when Modi-Biden met?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Defence is at the heart of the India-United relationship, so it is interesting that General Lloyd Austin, the US secretary for defense, was not among the officials present when Joe Biden met Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi for their first meeting since Biden became president in January.

Iran: Trump Talks Tough, But Keeps Door Open

Iran: Trump Talks Tough, But Keeps Door Open

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The stage may be set for a recalibrated US-Iran relationship, suggests Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

TMC's Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh damages for defaming minister's wife

TMC's Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh damages for defaming minister's wife

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Monday directed Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale on Monday to apologise and pay Rs 50 lakh damages to former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, wife of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, for his defamatory tweets against her over the purchase of a property in Switzerland.

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

BCCI unveils 10-point diktat: Domestic cricket must, restriction on personal staff, family stay on tours

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

It has been alleged that IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav and some other officials are continuing in office in violation of the age and tenure cap set by the National Sports Code.

Bangladesh puts off next month's border talks with India

Bangladesh puts off next month's border talks with India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The DG-level border talks between India and Bangladesh, scheduled to be held in Delhi next month, have been postponed following a change in plan by the neighbouring country, official sources said on Friday.

Secret service knew about Iranian 'plot to kill Trump'

Secret service knew about Iranian 'plot to kill Trump'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The United States had received intelligence from a human source about an Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump weeks before the assassination attempt against the former US President on Saturday, according to national security officials.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan's sexual harassment case takes new turn

WFI ex-chief Brij Bhushan's sexual harassment case takes new turn

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Ex-WFI chief Singh not exonerated by oversight panel in sexual harassment case: Police tell court

US to build new powerful nuclear bomb: Report

US to build new powerful nuclear bomb: Report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The United States Department of Defence has announced that it will pursue a modern variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, designated the B61-13, pending Congressional authorisation and appropriation.

Maha IAS officer joins Washim office amid row, uses official vehicle

Maha IAS officer joins Washim office amid row, uses official vehicle

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Controversial IAS officer Puja Khedkar on Thursday took charge as an assistant collector at the Washim district collectorate in Vidarbha region, but declined to comment on the flurry of claims that she used illegal means to clear her civil services exam.

South Asia expert gets India job at US State Dept

South Asia expert gets India job at US State Dept

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs with responsibilities to work specifically on the India portfolio -- which has remained vacant for nearly a year since the controversial Christine Fair declined the offer of the job -- has finally been filled with longtime South Asian expert Alyssa Ayres

1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, began in Prayagraj, India, with millions taking a dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Devotees from across India and the world converged for the 45-day event, which is considered to be a particularly auspicious one this year due to celestial alignments. The event is a major logistical challenge for the government, which has implemented several crowd-control measures and security measures to ensure the safety of the millions of pilgrims.

IOA: PT Usha confronted over CEO's Rs.20 lakh monthly salary!

IOA: PT Usha confronted over CEO's Rs.20 lakh monthly salary!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha had another heated confrontation with the body's Executive Council on Thursday after a majority of its members reiterated their opposition to Raghuram Iyer's appointment as CEO but the embattled track-and-field great refused to back down and rejected their demand for his removal.

Govt panel to check out credentials of controversial Maha IAS officer

Govt panel to check out credentials of controversial Maha IAS officer

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

In a statement, the Centre said the probe would be conducted by an additional secretary-rank officer to verify the candidature claims and other details of the 2023 batch officer, who has been allotted the Maharashtra cadre.

Obama nominates Indian American to key post at State Department

Obama nominates Indian American to key post at State Department

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Puneet Talwar, one of the most respected Middle East policy specialists in administration and Congressional circles, has been nominated by United States President Barack Obama to a senior State Department position.

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI elections

Brij Bhushan to convene meeting on July 30 ahead of WFI elections

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Outgoing WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has convened a meeting on Sunday to nominate his panel, which will contest the upcoming WFI elections to elect the new office-bearers.

'Trump will pick up from where he left off with India'

'Trump will pick up from where he left off with India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Lisa Curtis, who served as deputy assistant to President Trump and as National Security Council senior director for South and Central Asia from 2017 to 2021, said she expected the same bumps for India and the US, as in Trump's first term, including tariff, dependence on Russia over arms supply and oil purchase from Iran. Curtis, however, said both countries could never enter an alliance but develop a partnership that is "short of an alliance". She hoped them to achieve a cooperation that deters China, but also prepares both countries in case of a crisis or conflict, be it in the Taiwan Strait, the South China Sea, or another flare-up on the India-China border.

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Tough test for BJP, Cong: Stage set for poll results in 4 states

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Counting of votes will be held on Sunday in assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana in what is seen as a semi-final contest ahead of the general elections in less than six months.

MP: Collector, SP transferred after 9 children die in wall collapse

MP: Collector, SP transferred after 9 children die in wall collapse

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday night ordered the removal of the Sagar district collector, superintendent of police and sub-divisional magistrate following the deaths of nine children on Sunday, an official said.

Puja Khedkar summoned back to academy, training put on hold

Puja Khedkar summoned back to academy, training put on hold

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday put on hold the district training programme of controversial Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar, who is under the scanner for allegedly forging disability certificates to clear the Civil Services examination.

Kharge falls ill at J-K rally, says will stay alive until Modi is removed

Kharge falls ill at J-K rally, says will stay alive until Modi is removed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge vowed to fight for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that he would remain active in politics until Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ousted from power.

4 more murder cases filed against Hasina, aides in Bangladesh

4 more murder cases filed against Hasina, aides in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

A murder case was filed on Sunday against 76-year-old Hasina, former director general of Border Guard of Bangladesh Gen Aziz Ahmed and 11 others over the death of Abdur Rahim, an official of the then Bangladesh Rifles in 2010, state-run BSS news agency reported.

Murder of health, stop stubble burning at once, SC orders NCR states

Murder of health, stop stubble burning at once, SC orders NCR states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Amid a spike in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to ensure crop residue burning was stopped "forthwith", saying it cannot let "people die" due to pollution.

UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains

UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution that demanded Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, with Delhi underlining that it is a strong advocate of 'dialogue and diplomacy' and efforts should be made towards 'building bridges', 'not furthering divides'.