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Alwar gangrape survivor to become cop

Alwar gangrape survivor to become cop

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The woman, a Dalit, was allegedly raped by five men in Thanagaji area of Alwar on April 26 in front of her husband.

Jaishankar meets African students, assures them of safety and security

Jaishankar meets African students, assures them of safety and security

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Jaishankar met a group of African students who raised their concerns over host of issues including better security in the wake of the killing of Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver and cases of assaults against the community.

Pilot project happened, now real one has to be done: Modi

Pilot project happened, now real one has to be done: Modi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

"Earlier one was a practice," Modi said.

How Modi plans to speed up projects

How Modi plans to speed up projects

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising the need to kick-start investment in the country, the project monitoring group (PMG) under the Cabinet Secretariat has asked various government departments to start monitoring projects for which clearances have been facilitated through this mechanism.

After 40 years, India set to re-open commercial coal mining to private firms

After 40 years, India set to re-open commercial coal mining to private firms

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

India plans to double coal production by 2020

Centre reaches out to Indonesia to save drug convict Indian from execution

Centre reaches out to Indonesia to save drug convict Indian from execution

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

As last minute efforts, India has reached out to Indonesia to save an Indian man from execution in a drug peddling case, requesting the country to exhaust all legal recourses before the death penalty was carried out.

'Slumdog Millionaire opens doors for me as a diplomat'

'Slumdog Millionaire opens doors for me as a diplomat'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

'If I get posted to a place, if people engage with me just as an Indian diplomat, I have X amount of leverage.' 'But when they look at me as the high commissioner of India and the author of Slumdog Millionaire, many more people are willing to meet me, more quickly than they would as a pure diplomat.'

India asks Pakistan to tame Hafiz Saeed

India asks Pakistan to tame Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup also made it clear that it was for Pakistan to rein in the JuD chief.

Hathras probe panel gets 10 more days to submit report

Hathras probe panel gets 10 more days to submit report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The SIT, constituted on September 30, was initially given seven days time ending on Wednesday to submit its report.

Take fair, objective decision on India's NSG bid: Modi to Xi

Take fair, objective decision on India's NSG bid: Modi to Xi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The meeting, which lasted for nearly 50-minutes, comes in the backdrop of stiff Chinese opposition to India's entry into the NSG, which looks after critical issues relating to nuclear sector, including trade and export of nuclear technology.

40% projects stuck due to environmental issues

40% projects stuck due to environmental issues

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

The Prime Minister's Project Monitoring Group (PMG) chairman Anil Swarup said 40 per cent of the 419 stalled large investment projects in his hand were struck due to environmental clearances.

India summons Basit after Pak cancelled envoy's event

India summons Basit after Pak cancelled envoy's event

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

On Tuesday, Karachi Chamber of Commerce cancelled an event of Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Gautam Bambawale at the last minute, apparently over his remarks on Pakistan's interference in Kashmir.

'Working westward': PM leaves on 7-day tour of Ireland, US

'Working westward': PM leaves on 7-day tour of Ireland, US

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Wednesday morning for his seven-day tour to Ireland and the United States.

Pak high commission official asked to leave India in 48 hours for spying

Pak high commission official asked to leave India in 48 hours for spying

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Cops revealed that the staffer Mehmood Akhtar was sharing sensitive defence documents and deployment details of the BSF along the Indo-Pak border to the ISI.

Modi takes the Shinkansen bullet train ride

Modi takes the Shinkansen bullet train ride

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Modi and Abe travelled from Tokyo to Kobe, a city on Osaka Bay in Japan.

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Bureaucrats heading disinvestment and financial services usually don't get appointed as finance secretary.

India slams Pakistan for expelling Indian high commission staffer

India slams Pakistan for expelling Indian high commission staffer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

"It is obvious that the step is an afterthought following yesterday's apprehension of Pakistan high commission staffer Mehmood Akhtar in Delhi while indulging in anti-India activities. Pakistan's action further confirms that it continues to be in denial of its anti-India activities, including cross-border terrorism," Swarup said.

Modi, Abe vow to deepen counter-terror, nuclear cooperation

Modi, Abe vow to deepen counter-terror, nuclear cooperation

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Modi held talks with Abe after arriving in the Laotian capital to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-India and the East Asia summits that will take place on Thursday.

Kirpal died of heart attack, says Pak as India takes up issue

Kirpal died of heart attack, says Pak as India takes up issue

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Pakistan on Wednesday informed India that Indian inmate Kirpal Singh died of a heart attack at a jail in Lahore two days back after the issue of his mysterious death was taken up with the Pakistani authorities even as the government said it was awaiting further details in the case.

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Of the 23.9 million vaccinators who provide vaccination under the universal immunisation programme, 15.4 million will be used for Covid vaccination.

After Modi, Swaraj raises Lakhvi issue with China

After Modi, Swaraj raises Lakhvi issue with China

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

She said China's blocking of India's move in the UN for action against Pakistan over 26/11 plotter, saying it was at "variance" with progress in ties.

People of PoK are our own, will do what it takes: MEA

People of PoK are our own, will do what it takes: MEA

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Asserting that the prime minister had been thanked by these people for flagging their cause at the all-party meeting, he added that the former was sufficiently moved by their gratitude massages.

Will strive to strengthen ties with UK, EU both: India

Will strive to strengthen ties with UK, EU both: India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The UK voted to leave the European Union after 43 years.

M J Akbar to travel to Syria, Iraq; will discuss IS threat, Indian hostages

M J Akbar to travel to Syria, Iraq; will discuss IS threat, Indian hostages

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The minister's visit will also give India an opportunity to have first-hand assessment of evolving security situation in that region.

Unwell Sushma Swaraj won't attend Heart of Asia Conference in Amritsar

Unwell Sushma Swaraj won't attend Heart of Asia Conference in Amritsar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Asked whether Swaraj will attend the conference, he said, "The external affairs minister will not be able to attend." Swaraj is undergoing treatment for kidney failure.

Treaties like Indus Water work on mutual trust: MEA

Treaties like Indus Water work on mutual trust: MEA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Vikas Swarup says India unlikely to give Pathankot-like offer to Pak in Uri attack probe.

India seeks Mallya's deportation from UK

India seeks Mallya's deportation from UK

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

ED has approached the MEA seeking initiation of deportation.

Modi to inaugurate Afghan-India friendship dam on Saturday

Modi to inaugurate Afghan-India friendship dam on Saturday

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Afghanistan is part of Modi's five-nation trip beginning June 4 which will also cover Qatar, Switzerland, the United States and Mexico.

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi in UAE

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi in UAE

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Some interesting moments from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar gets 1-year extension

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar gets 1-year extension

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The nod for the extension of his tenure till January 28, 2018 was given by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, official sources said.

Hathras case: PM calls for strict action, CM set ups SIT

Hathras case: PM calls for strict action, CM set ups SIT

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

A senior government official said the chief minister has also asked for conducting the trial of the case in a fast track court.

Four Indians teachers kidnapped by IS in Libya: MEA

Four Indians teachers kidnapped by IS in Libya: MEA

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday informed that four Indians have been kidnapped by Islamic State extremists in Libya's Sirte. No ransom demands have yet been made said MEA officals.

India blasts Pakistan after Sharif's UN speech; tells it to vacate PoK

India blasts Pakistan after Sharif's UN speech; tells it to vacate PoK

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Shortly after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raked up Kashmir issue once again in his address at the UN General Assembly and termed his country as a victim of terrorism, India, in perhaps its harshest ever response, said de-militarising Kashmir was not the answer for achieving peace but "de-terrorising" Pakistan is.

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

PM asks Denmark to help in Purulia case accused Davy's extradition

PM asks Denmark to help in Purulia case accused Davy's extradition

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

"The prime minister raised the issue of Kim Davy's extradition and hoped that Denmark would take into account India's sensitivities and extend full cooperation. The Danish minister assured that Denmark was seized of the matter," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Ravi Thapar in New Zealand is set to leave the country on Saturday after allegations that his wife had assaulted a staff member.

India, Pak summon each other's envoys again

India, Pak summon each other's envoys again

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

This is the sixth time in over two weeks that the Indian Deputy high commissioner has been summoned to the FO in Islamabad.

Sushma Swaraj to address UNGA on Monday; strong response to Pakistan expected

Sushma Swaraj to address UNGA on Monday; strong response to Pakistan expected

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Swaraj is expected to give a stinging response to Sharif's UN General Assembly speech, in which he had focused elaborately on Kashmir.

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi; discuss bilateral security cooperation

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi; discuss bilateral security cooperation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Both sides "positively assessed" India-Myanmar security cooperation in the backdrop of certain insurgent groups from northeastern Indian states.

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

India's efforts to join the grouping suffered a setback in June when the NSG plenary decided against accepting its membership application after China and some other nations opposed entry of a non- Non-Proliferation Treaty signatory.