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Cong protests against farm laws in several states, 3 PCC chiefs held

Cong protests against farm laws in several states, 3 PCC chiefs held

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Party's state unit chiefs of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat were also detained along with the workers during the protests.

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The US and India continue to use their deepening relationship to build new partnerships within and beyond the Indo-Pacific.'

Pinaka rocket boosts India's strike power

Pinaka rocket boosts India's strike power

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A salvo from a Pinaka battery brings down on the enemy more than seven tonnes of high explosive in just 44 seconds.

Haryana farmers block roads, copies of farm bills burnt in Punjab

Haryana farmers block roads, copies of farm bills burnt in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Sunday, Rajya Sabha passed the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020.

What is Biden trying to tell India?

What is Biden trying to tell India?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

It is difficult to recall an Indian minister in modern times pushing back at the US publicly, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

New York epicenter of Coronavirus crisis in US; cases cross 5,000

New York epicenter of Coronavirus crisis in US; cases cross 5,000

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that the metropolitan city is the 'epicenter' of the coronavirus crisis in the United States, as government officials announced some of the most stringent measures to slow the spread of the pandemic that has claimed over 200 lives in the country.

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Employees or contractors? Gig workers face social code dilemma

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The Code on Social Security, 2020 gives a lot of comfort to gig firms which recognise cab drivers or food delivery executives as 'independent contractors' who directly do business with customers with the help of their digitised platforms.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states, only sees the United States," Biden said in his victory speech on Saturday night.

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The Centre, he said, will soon make a 'big' announcement on Jammu and Kashmir.

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The manifesto was unveiled by Jayalalithaa at a public rally, in a departure from usual practice of release at party headquarters in Chennai.

State-run non-life insurers' unions seek merger of all 4 companies

State-run non-life insurers' unions seek merger of all 4 companies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Move to strengthen market share and become more profitable.

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

General Naravane's UAE and Saudi Arabia visits communicate India's long awaited arrival in the domain of integrated foreign policy where the diplomatic and the military domains both complement each other much more substantially, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Why banks are hesitant to lend more to real estate sector

Why banks are hesitant to lend more to real estate sector

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Owing to the risk perception attached with the segment by banks, the residential realty segment has been increasingly relying on non-banking financial companies and housing finance companies to raise debt financing, reports Abhijit Lele.

5 things I learnt from the IAF

5 things I learnt from the IAF

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe reveals what he learnt from the Indian Air Force, which he served for 35 years. An Air Force Day Special.

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

At a press conference after a meeting of the party's senior leaders, K C Venugopal said the Congress will also launch a massive signature campaign in which it aims to collect two crore signatures from farmers and the poor people against farm bills.

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Elon Musk's likely referring to waiver of 30% local sourcing norm for setting up single-brand retail

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Though there was no clear roadmap, the farmers, belonging to multiple groups, including 30 from Punjab, appeared clear in their resolve, some saying that they would not disperse till the laws were repealed and others that would ensure their voices are heard.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

How Nehru could have saved Tibet from China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Arpi deserves to be complimented for the commitment and hard work that have gone into this production. The frustrations of seeking reliable documentation from the catacombs of the Indian bureaucracy did not deter him from going after the best information available, and the result is one that he can take much satisfaction in. Ambassador Prabhat P Shukla, Member Advisory Council, Vivekananda International Foundation, reviews Claude Arpi's The End of an Era: India Exits Tibet.

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Kerala rain fury claims 97 lives, PM to visit flood-hit areas

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

The situation in the state was 'extremely grave', said Vijayan, who spoke to Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Home minister, Rajnath Singh, this morning seeking more central assistance for relief operations.

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The defence minister clearly asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints to enhance the capability of the Army and meeting its other requirements.

Bitter chocolate: Cadbury's US parent fined Rs 88.5 cr in India bribery probe

Bitter chocolate: Cadbury's US parent fined Rs 88.5 cr in India bribery probe

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

US SEC order says that Cadbury India paid an agent a total of USD 90,666 (Rs 61.70 lakh) for "providing consultation, arrange statutory/government prescribed formats of applications to be filed for various statutory clearances, documentation, preparation of files and the submission of the same with government authorities," for specific licences.

Covid vaccination drive after scientists' nod: PM

Covid vaccination drive after scientists' nod: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

In his remarks in New Delhi at an all-party meeting held virtually, Modi said healthcare workers involved in treating COVID-19 patients, frontline workers, who include police personnel and municipal staff, and old people suffering from serious conditions would be inoculated on priority.

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The duo were planning targeted killings in various north Indian states on the directions of Khalistan movement leaders sponsored by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, they said.

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Congress expressed its 'whole-hearted' support to the 'Bharat bandh' called by farmer unions against the new agri-marketing laws and announced that it will hold protests that day at all district and state headquarters in solidarity with the demands of the farmers. TRS president and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said the party rank and file would actively participate in the bandh to ensure it was a success.

FM prods PSBs to implement 'Aatmanirbhar' relief package

FM prods PSBs to implement 'Aatmanirbhar' relief package

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The finance minister has emphasised on the quick disbursal of additional loans to MSMEs, to simplify process, formats and documentation.

US lied about monitoring Merkel's phone, slams Germany

US lied about monitoring Merkel's phone, slams Germany

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Germany has accused the United States of lying about its surveillance operations in the European country and claimed there are "new indications" that Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone was monitored by the Americans.

West Bengal doctors end strike after meeting Mamata

West Bengal doctors end strike after meeting Mamata

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The move came after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed Kolkata Police commissioner Anuj Sharma to deploy a nodal police officer in every hospital.

NOT monitoring your mobile phone: Obama tells Merkel

NOT monitoring your mobile phone: Obama tells Merkel

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

President Barack Obama on Thursday called German Chancellor Angela Merkel and told her that the United States has not monitored her cellphone communication, a presidential spokesman said.

Superspreader protest? Farmers defiant as experts fear COVID-19 surge

Superspreader protest? Farmers defiant as experts fear COVID-19 surge

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

There had been few signs of social distancing as thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana began their protest last week against the three new agro-marketing laws, setting off on a march to the national capital.

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Business leaders, among others, ask govt to let go of fiscal target, seek stimulus, and direct cash transfer.

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A 15 per cent corporate tax rate for services companies in SEZs, setting up a fund for deep-tech startups and establishing clusters to demonstrate design-to-manufacturing capabilities of tech firms were some of the key demands made by the IT sector at the pre-Budget consultation on Monday. The participants shared their views and suggestions regarding Big Data, incentives for encouraging setting up of data centres, fiscal incentives for data localisation, incentives for pushing digital penetration in rural areas, and corporate guarantee to startups for competing with other nations.

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the Biden administration, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Strike: Normal life hit in Kerala, Bengal, Tamil Nadu unaffected

Strike: Normal life hit in Kerala, Bengal, Tamil Nadu unaffected

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Though buses and trains plied normally in Bengal and TN, office attendance was less.

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'A perception has been built in our country that whatever Modi says you cannot challenge that.'

How GST will impact your insurance premium

How GST will impact your insurance premium

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

It's an undeniable fact that after enactment of GST, buying insurance will become a little expensive impacting your term plans, health plans and motor insurance plans the most. But you should not ignore the importance of insuring your life, health, vehicle, says Harjot Singh Narula

Mahindra outclass Air India

Mahindra outclass Air India

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Mahindra United outsmarted Air India 2-0 in their NFL tie at the Cooperage ground in Mumbai.

India second largest arms purchaser after Saudi Arabia: report

India second largest arms purchaser after Saudi Arabia: report

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Between 2008 and 2015, India purchased defence equipments worth $34 billion, which is a distant second after Saudi Arabia's $93.5 billion, said the report 'Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations 2008-2015' released by Congressional Research Service.