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Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'By convention, the prime minister is technically kept in the loop for the DG, ISI's appointment.' 'It remains to be seen if Prime Minister Imran Khan is able to indicate any preference by then,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The names of two Indian-Americans -- Seema Verma and Bobby Jindal -- have emerged as possible candidates.

Ford Foundation officer connived with Sabrang for fund grant: CBI

Ford Foundation officer connived with Sabrang for fund grant: CBI

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The chargesheet also said they did not maintain exclusive books of account for receipt of foreign contribution and Sabrang could not produce segregated books of accounts for checking.

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said international experts were now on the ground in China to understand the outbreak and inform the next steps in the global response.

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Whatever happens to WPP, the marketing communications business will no longer be the same again, says Sreekant Khandekar.

RCom worst in telcos' call drop test at Hyderabad

RCom worst in telcos' call drop test at Hyderabad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The company has reportedly been in the process of shutting its CDMA business and shifting its subscribers to 2G, 3G and 4G networks.

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'With the extension issue settled clearly in his favour, Gen Bajwa would be free to fashion a more hardline policy against India. 'We could, therefore, expect a raising of the ante in Kashmir,' says Rana Banerji.

New 'secrets' emerge in PNB scam

New 'secrets' emerge in PNB scam

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

FinMin finally sacked executive directors K V Brahmaji Rao and Sanjiv Sharan on January 18. The bank's board, however, had felt they had no criminal intent and it was a case of 'casual oversight'

The little-known company that's buying up distressed telcos

The little-known company that's buying up distressed telcos

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

UV Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd has made the highest bid of Rs 16,000 crore to buy Anil Ambani group's Reliance Communications and Reliance Telecom, which are in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Last year it was the highest bidder for taking over Aircel's assets for an upfront payment of Rs 150 crore. Surajeet Das Gupta and Dev Chatterjee dig deeper to find out more about this little known company.

Delhi bus rapist's jail interview triggers a storm

Delhi bus rapist's jail interview triggers a storm

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Delhi Police has lodged an FIR and secured a court order restraining the media from carrying the interview.

President Patil gets a new press secretary

President Patil gets a new press secretary

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Archana Dutta will take over from S M Khan, who served as the press secretary to former President APJ Abdul Kalam

Trump replaces Chief of Staff Priebus, appoints John Kelly

Trump replaces Chief of Staff Priebus, appoints John Kelly

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The latest shakeup of the White House leadership comes as the feud between Priebus and the new Communication Director Anthony Scaramucci went nasty over the past few days, hogging the media limelight.

Telecom players offer free calling to users in Kashmir

Telecom players offer free calling to users in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Even as telecom services are being restored in Kashmir Valley, mobile operators are offering free calling facility in the region.

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Following the order, the Peace and Harmony Committee of the Delhi Assembly deferred its proceedings, and said it would notify the further course of action and the next date of sitting in due course of time.

Art of Living wows Washington

Art of Living wows Washington

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

"We all can work toward a dual-goal, I would say a single dual-goal -- one is protect our environment, our planet earth. The second thing is to protect the human values -- compassion, friendliness, and cooperation," he said.

Automation is not bad, since skills that are required are not available

Automation is not bad, since skills that are required are not available

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

The talent gap in the industry is huge, says N Chandrasekaran, MD & CEO, TCS.

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the United States has said that it encourages dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Indian government to resolve their differences.

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

With the arrival of new players such as Amazon Pay, Google Tez and Flipkart's PhonePe, digital money companies are now changing their business pitch.

'Pieces of flesh thrown all over church after blast'

'Pieces of flesh thrown all over church after blast'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Father Edmond Tillekeratne, social communications director for the Archdiocese of Colombo, said that the blast took place after Easter Mass, and that there were about 30 bodies lying in the area of the church.

Modi's WORST growth year; FY18 GDP may slip to 4-yr low

Modi's WORST growth year; FY18 GDP may slip to 4-yr low

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

This is mainly due to GST impact on manufacturing and subdued farm output.

Revealed: Politics behind the long walk home

Revealed: Politics behind the long walk home

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The Centre and state governments bonded and then fell apart during the longest lockdown walk.

RCom plans to monetise real estate assets

RCom plans to monetise real estate assets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Telecom major Reliance Communications plans to monetise its real estate assets as it looks to pare debt.

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Russian authorities on Wednesday resumed search operation for 10 missing sailors, including four Indians.

Infosys sees growth in new sectors

Infosys sees growth in new sectors

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Paying more attention to offering clients end-to-end solutions, even as the firm grew new lines of business, will be the way forward at Infosys Technologies.

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The bench said it will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday.

Haryana drops chargesheet against IAS officer who took on Vadra

Haryana drops chargesheet against IAS officer who took on Vadra

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Khemka had been chargesheeted by the previous Hooda government, which had accused him of exceeding his jurisdiction by cancelling the mutation of the land deal over three years back between Skylight Hospitality, owned by Vadra, and DLF.

ICICI Bank account holders can use Twitter to transfer funds

ICICI Bank account holders can use Twitter to transfer funds

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Private sector lender ICICI Bank on Monday launched a facility which allows account-holders to transfer funds through Twitter.

FinMin warns PSU banks on costly cars for staff

FinMin warns PSU banks on costly cars for staff

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

In April 2004, the ministry had permitted banks to purchase new vehicles for replacement or otherwise on "need basis".

Islamist planned attack on French Olympic team: intelligence chief

Islamist planned attack on French Olympic team: intelligence chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

A Brazilian Islamist militant was plotting an attack against the French delegation at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the head of a French intelligence agency has said.

Soon, your smartphone to double up as a debit, credit card

Soon, your smartphone to double up as a debit, credit card

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Customers can link their cards to banks' app and make payments after scanning a 'quick response' code.

Nasscom 2003 from Feb 11-14 in Mumbai

Nasscom 2003 from Feb 11-14 in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Nasscom 2003 from Feb 11-14 in Mumbai

Trump's in-laws become US citizens using 'chain migration', which he criticises

Trump's in-laws become US citizens using 'chain migration', which he criticises

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

CHAIN MIGRATION must end now, Trump had tweeted ion November.

BSNL will match Reliance's WLL rates

BSNL will match Reliance's WLL rates

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

BSNL cuts OneIndia tariff

BSNL cuts OneIndia tariff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

In an apparent lack of desired response to its much hyped OneIndia tariff plan for fixed line services, state owned BSNL on Tuesday lowered its rental to Rs 225 a month from Rs 299 and also offered 25 free calls in a month. \n\n

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

India CMD Ramkumar Ramamoorthy clarified Cognizant would continue hiring, and that the earlier job-cut announcement was but a small one, considering the company had around 290,000 employees globally.

Accessing pirated content might lead to prison term & Rs 3-lakh fine

Accessing pirated content might lead to prison term & Rs 3-lakh fine

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The recent blocking of websites by Internet service providers was prompted by court orders to prevent piracy of Dishoom, the Bollywood movie

US successfully tests ICBM intercepts

US successfully tests ICBM intercepts

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The US military fired an intercontinental ballistic missile-type weapon on Tuesday from the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It then fired a missile to intercept it from Vandenberg air force base in California.

DeMo aftermath: Cash crunch hobbles White Label ATMs

DeMo aftermath: Cash crunch hobbles White Label ATMs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The cash crunch following demonetisation and transaction fees that do not cover costs are among the reasons why the sector is struggling.

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Unlike most MF distributors in India, Paytm Money will be offering low-cost direct plans, which don't charge for distribution expenses