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Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India's High Commission in New Zealand is in touch with local authorities for more information.

Why Urjit Patel said, 'I quit'

Why Urjit Patel said, 'I quit'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The resignation is sure to create more political firestorms for the government as it comes on the eve of the winter session of Parliament where the Opposition has already made it clear to the treasury benches that infringing on the RBI autonomy would be a big talking point for them.

After Modi, Jaitley now orders black money holders to come clean

After Modi, Jaitley now orders black money holders to come clean

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The minister said any declaration made under the law will be protected

3 dead in Dutch tram shooting; gunman arrested

3 dead in Dutch tram shooting; gunman arrested

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Authorities raised the terrorist threat to its highest level in Utrecht. Schools were told to shut their doors and paramilitary police increased security at airports and other vital infrastructure.

'Switch on your TV at 2 am, they will scream Rhea'

'Switch on your TV at 2 am, they will scream Rhea'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'Switch it on at 2 pm, they will scream the same.' 'Are there no other problems that the country is facing today about which people need to know or these channels must need to broadcast?' 'There has to be some limit to this naked TRP greed.'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

It's time to name and shame defaulters

It's time to name and shame defaulters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Spare the serious entrepreneurs but don't allow the rogues to use the shield of secrecy, writes Tamal Spare the serious entrepreneurs but don't allow the rogues to use the shield of secrecy, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Snowden not a whistleblower, but a risk to America'

'Snowden not a whistleblower, but a risk to America'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Snowden, 33, is accused of violating the Espionage Act and theft of government property for leaking sensitive data to the media about National Security Agency's internet and phone surveillance.

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.

Doctors at the frontline: 'We will defeat coronavirus'

Doctors at the frontline: 'We will defeat coronavirus'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'The josh is very high as we fight this global pandemic.'

Sec 144 imposed in Delhi following violence

Sec 144 imposed in Delhi following violence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The prohibitory orders would be in force till September 8, a senior police officer told PTI.

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The attempt to build a negative narrative about India's economic performance is disingenuous.' 'For the investors as well as the targeted beneficiaries of welfare schemes, the ground reality is very different,' argues Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman, NITI Aayog.

Coal scam: A chargesheet, FIRs and closure reports

Coal scam: A chargesheet, FIRs and closure reports

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

After a year and a half of investigation, the agency has failed to name any public official involved in the scam.

Not just Mallya, government agency too a wilful defaulter

Not just Mallya, government agency too a wilful defaulter

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The Nafed has outstanding dues of Rs 224.26 crore (Rs 2.24 billion) as of February 15.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

How safe are cheap medicines made in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

An International Policy Network report in 2010 found that seven per cent of drugs bought from wholesale traders were substandard, and 3.6 per cent of the drugs from traders contained no active ingredient whatsoever.

Tejashwi meets Nitish but crisis over alliance continues

Tejashwi meets Nitish but crisis over alliance continues

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Despite the show of unity, JD-U spokesmen Neeraj Kumar, however, said the coalition dharma is bigger than showing obstinacy.

Hear Modi for Rs 5: Market discovers true value, says Cong

Hear Modi for Rs 5: Market discovers true value, says Cong

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Congress on Tuesday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party for its move to charge Rs 5 per ticket for attending Narendra Modi's public meeting in Hyderabad, saying it shows the "true value" of the Gujarat chief minister.

Army orders Court of Inquiry in 'human shield' incident

Army orders Court of Inquiry in 'human shield' incident

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Army sources said the CoI has been given one month's time to complete the probe.

China lifts 73-day lockdown of virus epicentre Wuhan

China lifts 73-day lockdown of virus epicentre Wuhan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The Wuhan lockdown was lifted even as epidemiologists warned that it is not the time to completely lower the guard and ease on full-scale restrictions, considering the looming asymptomatic patients and possible rebound in infections, the official media reported.

HC upholds bail granted to bookie Chawla in match fixing scandal

HC upholds bail granted to bookie Chawla in match fixing scandal

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday upheld a trial court's decision to grant bail to Sanjeev Chawla, an alleged bookie and key accused in one of the cricket's biggest match-fixing scandals that involved former South African captain Hansie Cronje, saying when the scenario of a trial taking place was "stark", the liberty of a person "cannot be left in limbo" on the belief that he was a flight risk.

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'When you don't have food to eat, will you be worried about the virus or the next meal?'

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

If convicted, the offences entail a maximum punishment of seven years.

How to make unsmart cities smart

How to make unsmart cities smart

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The government is looking at building by-laws and floor area ratio so that you can build up instead of out, thus requiring less land.

Don't charge migrants for bus/train back home, says SC

Don't charge migrants for bus/train back home, says SC

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The apex court, which passed interim directions, said all migrant workers who are stranded at various places shall be provided food by concerned states and Union Territories (UTs) at places which shall be publicised and notified to them for the period they are waiting for their turn to board a train or a bus.

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