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Imran Khan indicted in Toshakhana case; handed over to NAB for 8 days

Imran Khan indicted in Toshakhana case; handed over to NAB for 8 days

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Khan was arrested on Tuesday in the case, sparking massive country-wide protests by his supporters.

Amritpal lodged in Dibrugarh jail's special cell under tight security

Amritpal lodged in Dibrugarh jail's special cell under tight security

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

According to officials, security has been tightened in Assam.

India to press for Rana, Headley's girlfriends' access

India to press for Rana, Headley's girlfriends' access

Rediff.com16 May 2013

India is likely to press for access to Tahawwur Hussain Rana, and wife and two girlfriends of Mumbai attack terrorist David Headley during Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's visit to the United States next week.

'I have very deep connections with India'

'I have very deep connections with India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing.' When I screened the film to Bhutan's film committee, they thought my film was good but they were concerned about that line. They wanted me to change that line. They said, 'We don't want to offend India.' I tried to tell them that Indians have a great ability to laugh at themselves but they insisted I change it.'

'Hum Hindustani hai': Hizbul terrorist's brother hoists Tricolour in Kashmir

'Hum Hindustani hai': Hizbul terrorist's brother hoists Tricolour in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Javed Mattoo, an active terrorist who is said to be based in Pakistan.

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

SC asks Delhi police to not issue licence for sale, storage of firecrackers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Delhi police not to issue temporary licences for sale and storage of any kind of firecrackers, saying when the city government has banned all firecrackers no distinction can be made on the basis of whether it is green or not.

Asian Games cricket gold fuels Olympic ambitions

Asian Games cricket gold fuels Olympic ambitions

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Unlike Asia's other populous giant China, India have never made much of a splash at the Olympics, their seven-medal haul at the Tokyo Games a record for the nation. Adding cricket to the Olympic programme -- as is expected for the 2028 Los Angeles Games -- could help boost the tally.

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Oppn leaders claim Apple alerted them to State-sponsored attack on iPhones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

At least four Opposition leaders on Tuesday claimed to have received messages from Apple warning them of "State-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise" their iPhones and posted the purported screenshots on their X handles.

VVIP chopper scam: 2 associates of Christian Michel get bail

VVIP chopper scam: 2 associates of Christian Michel get bail

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Two Indian associates of alleged middleman Christian Michel James were on Saturday granted bail by a special court in a money laundering case relating to the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal.

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Here are some of the controversies, which cast a shadow on Indian sport as the athletes prepared for the Asian Games.

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Sanatan Dharma row: BJP slams INDIA bloc, questions Mumbai meet agenda

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

What he has said is shocking and shameful, former Union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said, noting that the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has repeated his remarks.

IOA's desperate plea rejected! Indian wrestling team faces race against time for Asian Games selection

IOA's desperate plea rejected! Indian wrestling team faces race against time for Asian Games selection

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Asian Games organisers reject IOA request for further extension of deadline for sending entries of Indian wrestlers

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Delhi Police has arrested a 30-year-old man and detained one more in connection with writing pro-Khalistan messages on the walls of four Delhi Metro stations ahead of the G20 Summit, officials said.

Karnataka minister to sue contractors for Rs 50 cr over graft charge

Karnataka minister to sue contractors for Rs 50 cr over graft charge

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Karnataka Horticulture Minister Munirathna on Thursday said he would be filing a Rs 50-crore defamation case and a criminal defamation case against the Karnataka State Contractors' Association, which has made a 40 per cent commission charge against the government and accused him of collecting money.

ICC World Cup PIX: India beat Bangladesh, continue winning run

ICC World Cup PIX: India beat Bangladesh, continue winning run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 19.

FPI investments hit 10-month high of Rs 47,148 cr in Jun

FPI investments hit 10-month high of Rs 47,148 cr in Jun

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pumped Rs 47,148 crore in the Indian equities in June, making it the highest inflow in 10 months, enthused by the country's steadily improving macroeconomic fundamentals. However, inflows in July may be subdued as FPIs might adopt cautious stance due to the recent comments from the US Federal Reserve, Mayank Mehraa, Smallcase manager and principal partner at financial consultancy Craving Alpha, said. Besides, VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said FPIs are likely to turn a bit cautious going forward as valuations in the country are rich from a short-term perspective.

Marco steals the show at India's first-ever MotoGP

Marco steals the show at India's first-ever MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Bezzecchi came out with flying colours registering the best time to grab his third pole of the season.

Sanatan is ruling, INDIA can't stop it: Amit Shah

Sanatan is ruling, INDIA can't stop it: Amit Shah

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lashed out at opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties over Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks against 'Sanatan Dharma', accusing them of insulting 'Sanatan Dharma' for votebank and appeasement politics.

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi.

When LSG pacer Mohsin's arm was almost amputated!

When LSG pacer Mohsin's arm was almost amputated!

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan avoided a possible amputation of his bowling hand after approaching the doctor just in time.

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Following the SGM in Ahmedabad, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the World Cup schedule is expected to be announced during the WTC Final.

WTC toll to be revised

WTC toll to be revised

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Over 40 names will be removed because the city officials cannot confirm their deaths or even their existence.

More than 5,500 Iraqis killed so far

More than 5,500 Iraqis killed so far

Rediff.com24 May 2004

No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it was troubled by the fact that the recently amended IT Rules to curb online fake news against the government offer no recourse to a person whose social media post has been removed or account suspended after being flagged by the proposed Fact Checking Unit (FCU).

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi gave President Biden the unique sandalwood box sourced from Mysore with intricately carved flora and fauna patterns and handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur during an intimate dinner at the White House on Wednesday.

Sebi justifies 'urgent action' against Zee Entertainment in 197-page reply

Sebi justifies 'urgent action' against Zee Entertainment in 197-page reply

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

In its reply to the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said urgent action was warranted against the promoters of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) in the alleged fund diversion case to safeguard the management and protect investors and other stakeholders. It termed the applications made by Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra and ZEEL managing director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Punit Goenka as "completely false and misleading" in its response submitted to SAT on June 17. "We have a situation before us where the chairman emeritus and the MD and CEO of this large listed company are involved in a myriad of different schemes and transactions through which vast amounts of public money belonging to listed companies are diverted to private entities owned and controlled by these persons.

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working with him at a time when it's tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries. "The executive directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as president of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga, 63, to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history."

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

It is when one looks away from the immediate song and dance and at the granular detail of what has been going on since 2014 that one realises what the quality and competence of thinking and execution is in this project we call New India, asserts Aakar Patel.

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'For me, Nitin Chandrakant Desai will always be associated with masti-mazaak.'

I&B ministry may begin independent review of C-band allocation plans

I&B ministry may begin independent review of C-band allocation plans

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B ministry) may launch its review of the government's plan to potentially reserve the crucial C-band of radio frequencies for 5G and 6G telecommunication (telecom) use, said officials. While the incumbent broadcasting operators have warned that the plan will leave "precious little spectrum" for broadcasting services, telecom service providers (TSPs) have pressed hard for getting access to the C-band. In multiple letters to the I&B ministry over the past month, the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) has said the industry would be left with precious little spectrum for broadcasting services if the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) further allocates the scant C-band for 5G.

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

3 J-K photojournalists win 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Kashmir photos

3 J-K photojournalists win 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Kashmir photos

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Mukhtar Khan, Yasin Dar and Channi Anand -- three photojournalists working with the Associated Press (AP) -- were among those who were awarded the Pulitzer on Monday night.

Hollywood IGNORES the Golden Globes and the reason's not COVID!

Hollywood IGNORES the Golden Globes and the reason's not COVID!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The 79th edition of the once prestigious awards ceremony does not have any of the glitter and glamour of the past.

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

ICC charges Indian umpire for anti-corruption violation

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The ICC did not specify the incidents related to the breach.

To push green mobility, 10K e-buses to be deployed in 169 cities

To push green mobility, 10K e-buses to be deployed in 169 cities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Seeking to enhance green mobility, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'PM-eBus Sewa' scheme under which 10,000 electric buses will be provided to 169 cities under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Aura of iconic Eden Gardens clinched it for us: CAB president

Why FCI Stopped Rice Supply For Ethanol

Why FCI Stopped Rice Supply For Ethanol

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Rising prices of cereals and concerns over rice production in the 2023-2024 crop year due to insufficient rains followed by floods could be the possible causes.

Kanye West got 60,000 votes for US president across 12 states

Kanye West got 60,000 votes for US president across 12 states

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The 43-year-old managed to gather the most votes in Tennessee, where he received 10,216 votes - 0.3 per cent of the state's total.

Sarah McBride becomes first Trans state senator in US history

Sarah McBride becomes first Trans state senator in US history

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

This isn't the first time McBride has made history either. As NBC reported, in 2016, McBride spoke at the Democratic National Convention, becoming the first transgender person to speak at a major party convention.