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US aid to Pak will be used against India: Husain Haqqani

US aid to Pak will be used against India: Husain Haqqani

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

As the United States prepares to sell F-16s to Pakistan, the country's former top diplomat has warned the Congress that such fighter jets would end up being used against India and not against terrorists.

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Coronavirus: 'For two years we have to be careful!'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Once you resume economic activities, life will be normal.' 'The younger people will tolerate the virus very well. So, life will become normal very soon.'

Did not support Modi, will never do that: Sharad Pawar on Rafale remarks

Did not support Modi, will never do that: Sharad Pawar on Rafale remarks

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Pawar's recent comment which was inferred as defence of Modi was welcomed by the BJP and party president Amit Shah had thanked Pawar for the same.

GST Council finalises tax rates on 80-90% goods, services

GST Council finalises tax rates on 80-90% goods, services

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The GST will be a national sales tax that will be levied on consumption of goods or use of services

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

EPL transfers: Barkley snubs Chelsea, City fail to sign Sanchez

EPL transfers: Barkley snubs Chelsea, City fail to sign Sanchez

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

On a day of frenetic spending that took the Premier League total to a record far above one billion pounds ($1.29 billion), Antonio Conte's side also missed out on two of their other targets - Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Fernando Llorente.

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The country opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur on March 27.

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'How does relief in the form of citizenship to a persecuted Hindu in Bangladesh put the citizenship of an Indian Muslim in danger?', asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

IMF chief Lagarde under investigation in French fraud case

IMF chief Lagarde under investigation in French fraud case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

IMF chief Christine Lagarde has been put under formal investigation by French magistrates for alleged negligence in a political fraud affair dating from 2008 when she was finance minister.

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Rafale issue rocks Parliament; House adjourned for 4th straight day

Rafale issue rocks Parliament; House adjourned for 4th straight day

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The two Houses were adjourned for the day amid sparring between the treasury and the opposition benches on the issue.

Nifty logs record closing at 9,307; Sensex gains 287 points

Nifty logs record closing at 9,307; Sensex gains 287 points

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Asian shares ended higher following a relief rally in global equities after centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election.

What caused the rain havoc in Kerala

What caused the rain havoc in Kerala

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

'A lot of unauthorised encroachments have taken place in our forest area.' 'The landslides are partly because of such encroachments.' 'The other factor is deforestation.' 'Protection of forest resources is not on the agenda of any government.' 'The damage caused by the rain in Kerala is a man-made factor.'

England fans rampage at home after defeat

England fans rampage at home after defeat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Hundreds of disappointed English soccer fans went on the rampage across the country, battling police after England lost to France at the Euro 2004 championship.

Distraction of Greece aside, is all well with the world economy?

Distraction of Greece aside, is all well with the world economy?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

In all, 37 central banks around the world have eased monetary policy so far this year to boost growth, fight deflation or both

UN adopts US resolution on Iraq

UN adopts US resolution on Iraq

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

It was adopted unanimously.

Football Extras: Klopp hails sensational result; Brighton reach FA Cup semis

Football Extras: Klopp hails sensational result; Brighton reach FA Cup semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Charlie Hebdo protests spread from Pakistan to Kashmir

Charlie Hebdo protests spread from Pakistan to Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Protests erupted in Kashmir Valley against Charlie Hebdo cartoons.

Bettini takes cycling gold for Italy

Bettini takes cycling gold for Italy

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

The 30-year-old won the men's Olympic 17-lap 224.4 km course road race.

Filmmakers like plan to make Goa India's Cannes

Filmmakers like plan to make Goa India's Cannes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Subhash Ghai and Yash Chopra believe Goa has what it takes to be a permanent festival venue.

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

It looks like Hindi, which faces political opposition at the front door, is entering Tamil Nadu through the kitchen, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Indian black money deposits moved out of Switzerland

Indian black money deposits moved out of Switzerland

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The Swiss National Bank, the country's central banking authority, has estimated the funds currently held by Indians in Swiss banks at a mere $1.98 billion. Fear of disclosure due to greater scrutiny of this illicit wealth has played the main role in the flight of capital.

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

When 17 million Indians seek their fortune abroad it only means people are losing faith in the government's ability to honour its promises, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

A united Europe is the world's oldest project

A united Europe is the world's oldest project

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'The project of a united Europe has constantly been made and remade.' 'The national borders have changed many, many times and so have the languages.' 'Britain's exit is only the latest episode in this long history,' says Aakar Patel.

'The standing ovation Dheepan got in Cannes truly moved me'

'The standing ovation Dheepan got in Cannes truly moved me'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

'We may have played a small part, but being a part of the film that has won the prestigious award Palme d'Or is definitely a great honour.' Suresh Balaje and George Pius, who own the Wide Angle Creations, were the line producers on the French film Dheepan that won the top prize at the Cannes International Film Festival.

Nirav Modi extradition request submitted to UK authorities

Nirav Modi extradition request submitted to UK authorities

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

If the absconding jeweller is traced in Britain, the extradition request to the UK government could follow a similar course as the case of embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya

Activists planned Rajiv-type incident to end 'Modi raj', held meetings abroad: Police

Activists planned Rajiv-type incident to end 'Modi raj', held meetings abroad: Police

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Some of the letters exchanged between the arrested activists spoke of planning 'some big action' which would attract attention, Singh said.

Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

A bail plea was also moved on his behalf. The court did not give any specific date for hearing the bail plea.

Mallya's Force India aim to be a top three team

Mallya's Force India aim to be a top three team

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Force India set their sights on breaking into Formula One's top three at the launch of their new car on Wednesday and hit back at suggestions that they lack the budget to match the manufacturers in a spending 'arms race'.

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.

Counter-terror, climate change to be on Modi-Hollande talks table

Counter-terror, climate change to be on Modi-Hollande talks table

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Hollande will be arriving in Chandigarh on January 24 where he is expected to be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

China said that decision is in line with the rules of the committee.

Brazil extend winning run to nine with win over Mexico

Brazil extend winning run to nine with win over Mexico

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

A week before they kick off their Copa America campaign against Peru, Brazil dominated a poor warm up match though there was a moment of brilliant by Philippe Coutino when they opened the scoring after 27 minutes.

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Rahul reiterated that there was massive corruption in the Rafale deal.

Chelsea better than '94 Milan

Chelsea better than '94 Milan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

"The level is the same or maybe a little higher now at Chelsea," said Desailly.

Football Roundup: Barca defensive problems mount

Football Roundup: Barca defensive problems mount

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Gokhale and Pompeo expressed satisfaction over the significant progress and the quality of the India-US Strategic Partnership

Desailly probably on the bench

Desailly probably on the bench

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004