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CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The agency on Friday also carried out searches on the premises of the Gitanjali Group at 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Coimbatore.

PM Modi holds talks with his Portuguese counterpart

PM Modi holds talks with his Portuguese counterpart

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Modi, who arrived on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said his brief visit will further strengthen relations between India and Portugal.

Govt may give Coke a breather

Govt may give Coke a breather

Rediff.com27 Feb 2003

No change in US visa policy towards Modi -- at least for now

No change in US visa policy towards Modi -- at least for now

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Longtime diplomatic observers feel that if Narendra Modi were to become prime minister or even a Cabinet official if the BJP captures power in the next election, there is no way the State Department would refuse him entry into the US, unless Washington wanted to risk the unravelling of the carefully nurtured US-India strategic partnership. Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC.

No security clearance given to Jet-Etihad deal: Govt

No security clearance given to Jet-Etihad deal: Govt

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The Home Ministry has conveyed to the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) that it has not given security clearance to the Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways' proposal to buy a 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways.

Over Rs 80,00,00,00,000 blackmoney brought under tax ambit: Centre to SC

Over Rs 80,00,00,00,000 blackmoney brought under tax ambit: Centre to SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

About Rs 1,282 crore has been levied as tax in 159 cases pertaining to concealment of tax due to the government

FDI in retail may not be allowed, hints Nirmala

FDI in retail may not be allowed, hints Nirmala

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The BJP-led government may not permit foreign retailers to open mega stores in the country as such a move may adversely impact small traders and farmers, new Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated.

NSA-level talks will be 'dialogue of deaf': Yashwant Sinha

NSA-level talks will be 'dialogue of deaf': Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Sinha said there has been an increase in terror... not only the incident in Udhampur and Gurdaspur there has been a spate of terror attacks and even today there have been terror attacks in which policemen have been killed.

Fliers can use Internet, make calls on board soon

Fliers can use Internet, make calls on board soon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The facility will be available for domestic as well as foreign carriers flying in Indian skies.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

According to officials, the list of 101 items includes towed artillery guns, short range surface to air missiles, cruise missiles, offshore patrol vessels, electronic warfare systems, next generation missile vessels, floating dock, anti-submarine rocket launchers and short range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

US strengthens military ties with Pakistan

US strengthens military ties with Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

'Here in Delhi, the Modi government is supposedly looking at 'options' to hit back at Pakistan in any whichever way it can, while in Washington, the Obama administration is looking for ways to strengthen US military cooperation with Pakistan,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Politicians, bureaucrats hold different opinions about the delaying of the 2+2 summit.

Swiss government names Lalit Modi among those facing tax probe

Swiss government names Lalit Modi among those facing tax probe

Rediff.com31 May 2016

In the past, several other Indian nationals have been named in such notifications after the Swiss FTA was approached by Indian authorities for information about those people with regard to the pending tax-related probes against them.

'Why shouldn't Lalit Modi's wife get husband's support during treatment?'

'Why shouldn't Lalit Modi's wife get husband's support during treatment?'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said in Parliament that there was not a shred of evidence that showed she helped the former cricket boss to get travel papers

Office space decides Congress leaders' clout

Office space decides Congress leaders' clout

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Office space allotted to its functionaries at the Congress headquarters on 24 Akbar Road has, over the years, emerged as a reliable yardstick to measure a leader's standing in the party hierarchy, says Anita Katyal.

The new face of economic team at North Block

The new face of economic team at North Block

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Jaitley's team presents a quintessential mix of foreign-educated, intellectual technocrats and seasoned bureaucrats

'Steps to check gold import showing results'

'Steps to check gold import showing results'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Gold prices on Tuesday rose by Rs 227 to Rs 28,418 per 10 gm in futures trade, largely on speculative positions created by participants amid a firming trend at the spot market.

US hopes snooping on BJP won't impact ties

US hopes snooping on BJP won't impact ties

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The United States has hoped its National Security Agency surveillance on the Bharatiya Janata Party, revelation of which has highly been objected by New Delhi, would not have an adverse impact on the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi assured the Secretary of State that his country is committed to the war against terrorism.

Remembering B Raman, defender of India's interests

Remembering B Raman, defender of India's interests

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Stephen P Cohen pays tribute to strategic expert B Raman, who passed away recently.

Furious India hits back, strips US diplomats of privileges

Furious India hits back, strips US diplomats of privileges

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

In a strong retaliation, India on Tuesday initiated a slew of steps to strip US diplomats and their families of privileges including withdrawing all airport passes and stopping import clearances for the US embassy, terming as "barbaric" the arrest and strip searching of India's Deputy Consul General in New York Devyani Khobragade.

Is Congress serious about elections?

Is Congress serious about elections?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'What do you think the Congress is today?' 'Is it a political party heading for a life-and-death battle?' 'Or an NGO, just doing its thing and hoping it will improve the state of the world?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Bankers agree to review lending rates

Bankers agree to review lending rates

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Since December 2018, monetary policy has been eased substantially by RBI with policy rates being cut by 75 bps and policy outlook being changed to 'accommodative'.

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.

Jet-Etihad deal documents among those leaked: CBI

Jet-Etihad deal documents among those leaked: CBI

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Jet-Etihad deal documents among those leaked: CBI

Devyani row: India softens stand; US rules out apology

Devyani row: India softens stand; US rules out apology

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

India on Friday spoke in conciliatory language on the issue of its senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade case, saying that it was important to "preserve" the "valuable" bilateral relationship even as the United States ruled out the demand for dropping of the charges against her.

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'While economic ties are making incremental progress, it is in the security and strategic domains that the India-Japan synergy is more compelling,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rubbishing Pakistan's claim of a victory in the case, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Islamabad has its 'own compulsions to lie' to its people.

'Why is the prime minister not transparent?'

'Why is the prime minister not transparent?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'I am only asking about his travel bills and expenditure.'

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Tillerson is a veteran chief executive who has had extensive overseas business dealings but his relationships with foreign leaders could complicate his confirmation prospects.

India issues visa to 5-member Pakistan Pathankot probe team

India issues visa to 5-member Pakistan Pathankot probe team

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The team's movement would be restricted only to the area of the engagement between security forces and the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists.

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

China on Thursday said its stand on blocking India against UN action on Pakistan was based on "facts" and in the spirit of "objectiveness and fairness".

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

Modi visa issue: DMK warns of action against MPs

Modi visa issue: DMK warns of action against MPs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday warned of action against party MPs if they are found to have addressed a letter to US President Barack Obama against issuing of visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Centre opposes EC's stand in SC on electoral bonds

Centre opposes EC's stand in SC on electoral bonds

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The government said that the massive amount of political donations were earlier made in cash by individuals or corporates using 'illicit means of funding'.

India and US resume civil nuclear deal dialogue

India and US resume civil nuclear deal dialogue

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Indian and American experts on Wednesday held detailed discussions on a range of implementation issues, including administrative, liability, technical and licensing matters to advance the operationalisation of Indo-US civil nuclear cooperation that has been in limbo for past 9 years.

Modi meets Suu Kyi, Vietnamese PM; discusses bilateral, regional issues

Modi meets Suu Kyi, Vietnamese PM; discusses bilateral, regional issues

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The PM held bilateral meetings with three ASEAN leaders, including his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and discussed key bilateral and regional issues.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

PM Modi asks secretaries to approach him directly

PM Modi asks secretaries to approach him directly

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

In a first, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the secretaries of all the government departments collectively and asked them to directly get in touch with him to resolve issues and expedite decision-making.