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Need post-9/11 US approach to root out terrorism: CDS Gen Rawat

Need post-9/11 US approach to root out terrorism: CDS Gen Rawat

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

In a clear reference to Pakistan, he also sought diplomatic isolation and blacklisting by anti-terror watchdog FATF of countries sponsoring terrorism, asserting that there is a need to take the bull by its horns and strike at the root cause of terror.

Will hold tricolour when J-K flag is restored: Mehbooba

Will hold tricolour when J-K flag is restored: Mehbooba

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Jammu and Kashmir's mainstream political parties, including the National Conference and the PDP, formed the Gupkar alliance on October 15 for restoration of special status of the erstwhile state and also to initiate a dialogue between all the stakeholders on the issue.

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Infy loses ex-CFO Rajiv Bansal's severance package case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

As per the award, Infosys is required to pay Bansal the outstanding severance amount of Rs 12.17 crore, with interest

Pak behind Mumbai blasts: Baloch leaders

Pak behind Mumbai blasts: Baloch leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

'acts of terrorism are controlled and monitored by ISI' -- Baloch leaders.

Jio slams Airtel, says 10 cr calls failing a day

Jio slams Airtel, says 10 cr calls failing a day

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The call failure rate, Jio said, has been worsening rapidly in the last few days, while augmentation of interconnection capacity is still awaited

As rupee flounders FinMin steps in with clarification: No devaluation

As rupee flounders FinMin steps in with clarification: No devaluation

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

"Commerce ministry pushes for all these things. There is no proposal to devalue," a top finance ministry official said. "Exporters would have come to the commerce ministry with this issue. However, there is nothing to discuss from our side."

India to confront Pak with evidence

India to confront Pak with evidence

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The Pakistan Foreign Office had immediately rejected Mumbai Police's claim, which, it said, was "unsubstantiated" and "baseless".

Most Kashmiris support govt move on 370: Doval

Most Kashmiris support govt move on 370: Doval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Article 370 'was not a special status. It was a special discrimination. With its abrogation we have brought Kashmiris on par with Indians', he said.

'Stagnation in real wages is the surest sign of rural slowdown'

'Stagnation in real wages is the surest sign of rural slowdown'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The implication of a slowdown in the financial services sector are very different (eg, likely to affect fewer people directly, and even that affecting those at the top of the income distribution) from that of a slowdown in construction, one of the most employment intensive sectors in the Indian economy (that will affect aggregate demand much more).'

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The company's H-1B petition on behalf of Anisetty was denied on the sole ground that the job offered to him did not qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation.

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Considering that an Internet company's market value is largely determined by its direct access to consumers for digital services, and largely served outside a sovereign country's control, it would appear reasonable in trade terms to discuss fees for a seat at the proverbial 'table' of opportunities in the largest open consumer market,' argues Venki Nishtala.

Beware of those WFH or coronavirus-themed emails

Beware of those WFH or coronavirus-themed emails

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While the virus out there meddling big-time with our lives, danger is lurking in our email boxes too.

Lizard in flyer's meal? Air India says 'mischievous propaganda'

Lizard in flyer's meal? Air India says 'mischievous propaganda'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

A picture of a lizard in the meal tray of a flyer purportedly on one of Air India's flights has gone viral on social media leaving the civil aviation minister fuming.

Britain's spy chief says US tech firms aid terrorism

Britain's spy chief says US tech firms aid terrorism

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

United States technology companies have become the command and control networks of choice for terrorists and criminals, one of Britain's senior-most intelligence chiefs has warned and sought their cooperation in intelligence matters to tackle the menace.

Centre okays setting up mechanism to probe discrimination against HIV patients

Centre okays setting up mechanism to probe discrimination against HIV patients

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Union Cabinet approved amendments to 'The HIV and AIDS Bill, 2014' drafted to safeguard the rights of people living with HIV.

No employee raised any slogan at any point: Amnesty clarifies after sedition case

No employee raised any slogan at any point: Amnesty clarifies after sedition case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Amnesty India said allegations mentioned in a complaint by an Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad representative against it were "without substance".

Budget: TUs want FM to hike I-T ceiling, minimum wages, pension

Budget: TUs want FM to hike I-T ceiling, minimum wages, pension

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

They said that massive public investment in infrastructure, social sectors and agriculture would generate employment and the Union Budget should give it a priority and allocate necessary funds for this.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

A new milestone in protection of consumer rights

A new milestone in protection of consumer rights

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Overbooking by an airline cannot be done ignoring the sense of duty or liability towards passengers with confirmed tickets, the national commission ruled.

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Under-fire Chris Gayle has sought the services of a leading Australian lawyer to start defamation proceedings against Fairfax Media over allegations that the West Indian cricketer indecently exposed himself to a woman in Sydney during the World Cup last year. The allegations came to the fore following Gayle's widely-criticised live interview with Ten Sports' female presenter Mel McLaughlin while playing for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.

GST regime: Five ways how doing business will be different

GST regime: Five ways how doing business will be different

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

With the implementation of the goods and services tax less than 75 days away -- assuming July 1 as the roll-out date -- Sudipto Dey provides a guide to how businesses can navigate the transition.

EU calls for quick BREXIT; 'leave' campaigner Farage booed in EU parliament

EU calls for quick BREXIT; 'leave' campaigner Farage booed in EU parliament

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The European Parliament has called for an 'immediate' triggering of Brexit.

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If the situation escalates, then mini-scale firing might happen.'

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.

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

SC reserves order on pleas challenging Aadhaar

SC reserves order on pleas challenging Aadhaar

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The judgment was reserved after a marathon hearing which went on for 38 days spanning four months.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Question mark looms over India's aircraft carrier

Question mark looms over India's aircraft carrier

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The defence ministry remains uncertain about spending billions of dollars on a carrier.

INCREDIBLE! How I lost 21 kg in 1.5 years

INCREDIBLE! How I lost 21 kg in 1.5 years

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Garima Bharucha, 39, from Mumbai shares her inspiring fitness journey and the lessons she learned along the way.

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Both protesters and the authorities in Hong Kong are using complex combinations of technology, reports Devangshu Datta.

'GST to benefit realty sector, reduce tax burden'

'GST to benefit realty sector, reduce tax burden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Construction costs would be reduced to some extent and this benefit can be passed on to the customers, thereby spurring home buying

Who are Digital India's brand ambassadors? Govt clarifies

Who are Digital India's brand ambassadors? Govt clarifies

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Ankit Fadia said he has been appointed the brand ambassador of Digital India on July 1.

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

With this, multilateral lenders like the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Union may continue downgrading Pakistan, making its financial situation more precarious.

How will Biden deal with China?

How will Biden deal with China?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

It is premature to make the assumption that Biden's policy toward China will not be a break with Trump, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why Hollande spoke out

Why Hollande spoke out

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

French sources say Hollande was motivated to speak out after an Indian media report revealed that the Reliance Group had part-funded a film venture by his domestic partner, French actress Julie Gayet.

'Govt is not taking unemployment seriously'

'Govt is not taking unemployment seriously'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'It does not look like unemployment is a priority for the government.' 'If there was one external factor which could have made an impact on low investment and low jobs, it was the Budget and it has not made any difference.' '2020 is going to be a difficult and challenging year.'

Defence of India with Made in India

Defence of India with Made in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'No country can ever be free to make its choices and remain independent if it continues to wear borrowed plumes,' warn Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).