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ED summons Karnataka Cong chief Shivakumar in money-laundering case

ED summons Karnataka Cong chief Shivakumar in money-laundering case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Calling the action of the ED as harassment, he questioned the timing of the summons when the Congress' Bharat Jodo Yatra was on and when the State Assembly session was underway.

'Pure offence': China fumes after US human rights official meets Dalai Lama in Delhi

'Pure offence': China fumes after US human rights official meets Dalai Lama in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Chinese reaction came after Zeya met with the Dalai Lama during her India visit, according to Central Tibetan administration, a non-profit political organisation, which works for the Tibetan government in exile.

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The US hails the landmark 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' which will usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia and will stimulate economic growth across the two continents.

2 held in Bengal fire cracker unit blast; cops hunt for factory owner in Odisha

2 held in Bengal fire cracker unit blast; cops hunt for factory owner in Odisha

Rediff.com18 May 2023

A police team from Purba Medinipur district also visited neighbouring Odisha in search of the absconding factory owner.

Indian woman who fell from Singapore cruise ship dies

Indian woman who fell from Singapore cruise ship dies

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Indian couple was on a four-day cruise on the Spectrum of the Seas which was on the way back to Singapore from Penang on Monday morning when the 70-year-old Jakesh woke up to find his wife missing from their room.

Kumaraswamy warms up to BJP, attacks Congress over 'transfer business'

Kumaraswamy warms up to BJP, attacks Congress over 'transfer business'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday appeared to be warming up to the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that "a new chapter has to begin to control looters" as he targeted the Congress government alleging corruption.

India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India and the US on Thursday said they are looking forward to the reconvening of the India-US Trade Policy Forum later this year to further enhance trade relationship and identify new areas for engagement.

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

India-US statement on cross-border terror riles Pakistan

India-US statement on cross-border terror riles Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Pakistan has formally lodged a protest with the US over its joint statement with India against the country's involvement in cross-border terrorism.

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

'As part of our D33 strategy, the plan is to establish 30 unicorns in Dubai within the next 10 years.'

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Did the fear of central agencies probing scams involving NCP leaders that forced these politicians to jump ship?

New Congress govt in Himachal puts all recruitments on hold

New Congress govt in Himachal puts all recruitments on hold

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

As per the orders issued on Monday by the chief secretary, appointments of all chairman, vice-chairman, and nominated members in boards and corporations, autonomous bodies, cooperative institutions and other committees, including temple committees and urban local bodies be terminated forthwith.

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

In a statement, the ITLF said in view of a request of the home minister, the group will finalise an alternative location, in consultation with the people, for burial of bodies of ethnic violence victims belonging to the Kuki-Zo community which are lying in Imphal.

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The total number of classified documents found in the residences and private offices of Biden has now increased to nearly a dozen and a half. All documents, including from his term as vice president from 2009 to 2016, have now been taken into possession of federal agents.

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Ashok Khemka among 9 IAS officers transferred in Haryana

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The IAS officer, who was posted for nearly 15 months in the sports and youth affairs department, headed by Minister Anil Vij, has been transferred over 45 times in his career so far.

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

China on Tuesday announced that its Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will visit India this week to attend the meeting of SCO defence ministers from April 27 during which he is expected to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on ending the prolonged eastern Ladakh standoff which has severely strained bilateral ties.

China, Japan set up military hotline to manage disputes

China, Japan set up military hotline to manage disputes

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Announcing the hotline, the Chinese defence ministry said as agreed upon by the defence departments of China and Japan, the two sides have recently completed the construction of a direct telephone line for the sea and air liaison mechanism and will maintain communication on the arrangement for the launch.

BJP MLC Darekar booked in bank scam, din in Maha assembly

BJP MLC Darekar booked in bank scam, din in Maha assembly

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The complainant alleged that Darekar posed as a labourer, which was later found wrong.

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat as it was investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called 'credible allegations' of the involvement of 'agents of the Indian government' in the killing of a Sikh extremist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

US-China rivalry a marathon, has led to regional arms race: Navy chief

US-China rivalry a marathon, has led to regional arms race: Navy chief

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Monday flagged concerns over growing geo-political power play in the Indo-Pacific, and noted that the US-China rivalry in the region is likely to be a "marathon".

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid row

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Canada will be pausing all in-person services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru and is now directing all Canadians in India to the High Commission in New Delhi.

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Pradip Tripathi moves to Cabinet Secretariat as govt effects major bureaucratic rejig

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Senior bureaucrat Pradip Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as secretary (coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Monday.

Claims bogus, false, not a penny came from China, NewsClick editor tells HC

Claims bogus, false, not a penny came from China, NewsClick editor tells HC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, arrested in a case lodged under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly receiving money to spread pro-China propaganda, told the Delhi high court on Monday that the allegations against him were "false" and "bogus", and "not a penny has come from China".

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

From the seas to the stars, this partnership will now be deepened by the defining role of technology, the statement said.

Hero MotoCorp refutes report of false expense claims

Hero MotoCorp refutes report of false expense claims

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Two-wheeler market leader Hero MotoCorp has denied the report of the IT Department finding Rs 1,000 crore false expense claims, saying it is speculative. The company said officials from the Income Tax department visited its offices in the previous week, and it has provided all support and cooperation, necessary documents and data to the authorities and will continue to do so if required. "The allegations made in the press report are not borne out of any documents that have been served on us or our internal documents.

China, Pak to bolster military ties amid 'tense times'

China, Pak to bolster military ties amid 'tense times'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

China and Pakistan have agreed to step up their defence and counter-terrorism cooperation amidst 'challenging times', as Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa held wide-ranging talks with the Chinese military leadership to further cement their all-weather strategic partnership.

US sees 'subtle shift' in India's position on Ukraine

US sees 'subtle shift' in India's position on Ukraine

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

India, the official said, has a long history of relations with Russia. They have interests with Russia that go back many, many decades.

Kerala police slap murder charge against owner of capsized boat

Kerala police slap murder charge against owner of capsized boat

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Two days after a fatal boat mishap had claimed 22 lives in the north Kerala district of Malappuram, murder charge has been slapped against the owner of the vessel who was caught from nearby Kozhikode, the police said on Tuesday.

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reject reports of 30 MLAs submitting complaint

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar reject reports of 30 MLAs submitting complaint

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Both of them said, the legislature party meeting has been called, most probably on Thursday, as part of a routine exercise to discuss various programmes and policies of the government, and to ensure coordination between government and party MLAs.

Sisodia called for questioning by CBI again

Sisodia called for questioning by CBI again

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Sisodia said nothing was found against him during searches, and he would continue cooperating in the investigation.

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Xi has called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defence and control to forge a "great wall of steel" along the country's borders, it said.

After 3 days of income tax 'survey', BBC says...

After 3 days of income tax 'survey', BBC says...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Income Tax authorities have left the offices of the BBC in New Delhi and Mumbai after three days of lengthy questioning of some of its staff, the United Kingdom-headquartered public broadcaster said on Thursday.

Modi leaves for Egypt after concluding US State Visit

Modi leaves for Egypt after concluding US State Visit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The two-day State Visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister since 1997.

India, China diplomats discuss Ladakh disengagement

India, China diplomats discuss Ladakh disengagement

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.

'This week can change history'

'This week can change history'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Describing the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to America as a "watershed moment" in bilateral ties, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that this week will be one of those moments that can change the course of history as the two democracies get together for peace and prosperity.

India notifies separation plan to IAEA

India notifies separation plan to IAEA

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The notification formalities were completed on Thursday night, a crucial step in paving way for the implementation of international civil nuclear cooperation, Department of Atomic Energy sources said.

Power supply hit across UP as employees go on strike

Power supply hit across UP as employees go on strike

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Power Minister A K Sharma blamed the 72-hour strike that began at 10 pm on Thursday on some 'irresponsible' leaders of the electricity department and said it was not in the interest of the employees.

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

On his maiden visit to Beijing, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which the two leaders agreed to strengthen the all-weather friendship and the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Staying in the zone keeps Harmanpreet on top of her game

Staying in the zone keeps Harmanpreet on top of her game

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'Things get easier for me in this zone and today I think it was one of those days when I was more relaxed because the team is so brilliant, everyone is so positive. We are all backing each other.'

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Once the Canadian investigation runs its course, Ottawa may put on the public domain further accusations passing for "evidence" -- and that could happen at some point closer to our general election. All in all, the big question is, what is it that the US is really up to, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.