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Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

High drama in Parl: 2 MPs in ICU; both file plaints against each other

High drama in Parl: 2 MPs in ICU; both file plaints against each other

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Ruling NDA and opposition INDIA bloc MPs clashed in Parliament on Thursday over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar, leading to jostling and an injury to BJP MP Pratap Sarangi. The opposition demanded Shah's resignation, while the BJP defended him.

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Several top American media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN and The Los Angeles Times, which were among those press outlets critical of the Trump Administration, were not invited to Spicer's press gaggle.

Modi, Canada's Trudeau hold 'brief exchange' in Laos

Modi, Canada's Trudeau hold 'brief exchange' in Laos

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC News) on Friday said Trudeau described the meeting as a "brief exchange" when the two leaders met during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos held on Thursday.

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

IOA president P T Usha on Sunday slammed the revolting executive council members, saying they 'seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain'

Nahid Rana? Not a big deal: Rohit's chill response

Nahid Rana? Not a big deal: Rohit's chill response

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Bangladesh defeated Pakistan 2-0 in their first win over the latter in a Test series but Rohit did not read too much into it. The Mumbaikar was also not worried about pacer Rana

WazirX looks for white knight; users set to lose 43% funds

WazirX looks for white knight; users set to lose 43% funds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Crypto exchange WazirX has said customers affected by the recent cyber attack will not be able to recover their full funds even as the firm looks to restructure. At a virtual press conference, the firm's advisor said at best the company might look to return 55-57 per cent of the money. "This is what can be returned to users with the benefit of this restructuring," said Jason Kardachi, managing director (restructuring), Kroll.

Physics Nobel goes to scientists who enabled machine learning

Physics Nobel goes to scientists who enabled machine learning

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday.

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The letter said the high-powered committee of the ministry, which was holding talks with representatives from Ladakh, will meet them next on December 3.

Vettayan, Not Rajinikanth's Usual!

Vettayan, Not Rajinikanth's Usual!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

We see Rajini's trademark style in Vettayan, and all we can hear from the audience is 'Thalaiva!', record A Ganesh Nadar.

Don serving life-term offered 'diksha' in U'khand jail, adopts new name

Don serving life-term offered 'diksha' in U'khand jail, adopts new name

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The don was renamed as Prakashanand Giri by the seers who introduced themselves as being associated with the Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara, headquartered in Haridwar and has its ashrams in the Kumaon region.

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'While my generation carries with it the memory of the Chinese perfidy of 1962, this generation will carry the memory of Chinese perfidy in Galwan.'

SEE: 43 Grand Slam titles present at the Met Gala!

SEE: 43 Grand Slam titles present at the Met Gala!

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Federer, who looked dapper and a sure shot contender to play the next James Bond, caught up with fellow tennis legend, Williams -- in all her pregnant glory!

Kashmir Press Club has 'ceased to exist': J-K admin

Kashmir Press Club has 'ceased to exist': J-K admin

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The administration -- which has been facing flak on the issue with the Editors Guild of India terming the events a 'coup' and a continuing trend to smother press freedom -- cited 'unpleasant developments and dissensions between various groups of journalists' as the reason for the takeover of the premises in Srinagar's high street Polo Ground area.

Why's Kim Jong Un Looking Thrilled?

Why's Kim Jong Un Looking Thrilled?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Glimpses of North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un at the 'high-thrust solid-fuel motor' test as part of the development of a new strategic weapon.

Talks between protesting doctors, Bengal govt fail to break ice

Talks between protesting doctors, Bengal govt fail to break ice

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Agitating junior doctors, whose nine representatives are on a fast-unto-death demonstration, termed talks with senior officials of the West Bengal government as 'the most disappointing meeting so far'.

Doctors' protest: 'Don't want to be next victim'

Doctors' protest: 'Don't want to be next victim'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Non-emergency services, such as OPD and diagnostics, and elective surgeries at city-based health facilities, including at Centre-run AIIMS, Safdarjung hospital and RML hospital, are hit since Monday.

No security threat for Kohli, RCB in Ahmedabad

No security threat for Kohli, RCB in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com22 May 2024

RCB, currently on a six-game winning streak, will be aiming to continue their dominance against the 2008 champions.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to review RRBs' performance after Budget session

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to review RRBs' performance after Budget session

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will review the performance of regional rural banks (RRBs) after the Budget session of Parliament, according to two people familiar with the matter. The finance minister will review the performance of RRBs after August 13. The review will include discussions on enhancing the digital capabilities of RRBs, said a senior government official.

Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline

Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The junior doctors called off their 'total cease work' at state-run medical colleges and hospitals around 8.30 pm on Friday but threatened to launch a hunger strike till death if their demands were not met by the West Bengal government within 24 hours.

Hasina faces extradition threat after B'desh govt revokes diplomatic passport

Hasina faces extradition threat after B'desh govt revokes diplomatic passport

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

According to the Indian visa policy, Bangladeshi citizens holding diplomatic or official passports are eligible for visa-free entry and a stay of up to 45 days, The Daily Star newspaper said.

What caused TN train crash? Experts say 'repeat of Balasore'

What caused TN train crash? Experts say 'repeat of Balasore'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The Mysuru-Darbhanga Express train was given a green signal to pass through the main line, however, it entered a loop line already occupied by the freight train.

Yogi bats for press freedom on Emergency anniv, renames road after Goenka

Yogi bats for press freedom on Emergency anniv, renames road after Goenka

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Adityanath also remembered and paid tribute to those who worked to restore democracy during the Emergency period, which lasted till 1977.

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games.

When Ivanka Trump Attended Court

When Ivanka Trump Attended Court

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Her infamous dad, her brothers Donald Jr and Eric testified before her, but none of them matched the glamour and style Ivanka Trump did when she attended the Trump Organization civil fraud trial at the New York state supreme court in Manhattan on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

RG Kar case: Junior medics continue fast-unto-death

RG Kar case: Junior medics continue fast-unto-death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal continued their fast-unto-death for the third consecutive day on Monday, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a woman medic of the RG Kar hospital and workplace safety even as the state government remained silent to address their issues.

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The IOC says the IBA is a discredited organisation, mired in financial opaqueness and compromised by ties to the Russian leadership.

White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19

White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

McEnany, 32, has become the highest-ranking White House official to be tested positive for COVID-19 after President Trump and the first lady tested positive for the deadly virus that has so far killed more than 200,000 Americans this year.

Not Pant...meet India B's unexpected hero

Not Pant...meet India B's unexpected hero

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Musheer Khan's unbeaten 105 rescued India B after India A bowlers reduced them to 94 for seven on the first day of the Duleep Trophy match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Body-shamed, judged, Sarfaraz proves critics wrong with ton

Body-shamed, judged, Sarfaraz proves critics wrong with ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Sarfaraz was loudly telling the world that he is no longer a replacement, but a firm contender for a slot in the first eleven even when Shubman Gill's stiff neck is healed.

Olympic boxing gender row deepens as Lin wins...

Olympic boxing gender row deepens as Lin wins...

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting, one of two boxers at the heart of a gender row, won her featherweight round of 16 bout against Uzbekistan's Sidora Turdibekova

What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?

What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The strains are telling as old friends and new enemies face each other in the battlefield.

Bengali directors end strike, Tollywood resumes work

Bengali directors end strike, Tollywood resumes work

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The buzz is back at studio floors after two days as directors, actors and technicians turned up for shoots.

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.

Vijayawada faces flood threat after rain, breach in Budameru rivulet

Vijayawada faces flood threat after rain, breach in Budameru rivulet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Local people had hoped that all the floodwater would be cleared by Friday but the opposite occurred.

Will play IPL until I can't walk anymore: Maxwell

Will play IPL until I can't walk anymore: Maxwell

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'You're rubbing shoulders with AB (de Villiers) and Virat (Kohli) for two months, talking to them while watching other games. It's just the greatest learning experience that any player could ask for.'

Nagpur Pitch: Healy Slams India

Nagpur Pitch: Healy Slams India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'It's really embarrassing, the scuppering of our plans to get some practice sessions on that Nagpur wicket.'

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We accept EVMs cannot be hacked because it is not connected, but can they be manipulated?' 'Are you allowing us to check if EVMs can be manipulated?'

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.