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'If India doesn't give protection to Hindus, who will?'

'If India doesn't give protection to Hindus, who will?'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'With the Citizenship Amendment Bill, Hindus from Pakistan can come to India. They have got a way,' says Gurumukh Jagwani who came to India on his honeymoon, loved the country so much that he stayed back and got Indian citizenship.

Surat to soon have India's first diamond SEZ

Surat to soon have India's first diamond SEZ

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

An international airport mulled by state govt in Surat will help to help boost business as well as tourism

If govt feels we should not play Pakistan then we won't play: BCCI official

If govt feels we should not play Pakistan then we won't play: BCCI official

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

A top official of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday stated that the World Cup match between India and Pakistan will not take place if the Indian government is against it.

India will have no objection to playing in Lahore: Shukla

India will have no objection to playing in Lahore: Shukla

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

'I don't think this is such a big issue ... why make an ego issue of it and insist on playing in Dubai only'

Pakistani people will foil any bid to overthrow govt: Malik

Pakistani people will foil any bid to overthrow govt: Malik

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Pakistani people would foil any attempt to overthrow the elected government, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Friday as speculation mounted in the country of possibility of a silent coup.

Is Pakistan President Zardari on his way out?

Is Pakistan President Zardari on his way out?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, who suddenly left Islamabad for Dubai reportedly to undergo some regular medical tests, is said to be on his way out, apparently under pressure from the powerful army.

Zardari on way out? 'Minor heart attack' indicates he is: Report

Zardari on way out? 'Minor heart attack' indicates he is: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Quoting unnamed officials from the Obama administration, The Cable blog of Foreign Policy magazine said that growing expectations inside the US government are that Zardari may be on the way out. A former US official told the Cable that parts of the US government were informed that 56-year-old Zardari had a "minor heart attack" on Monday night and flew to Dubai via air ambulance.

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Singh was among the many MPs who attended a breakfast meeting hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 18 as well as a Parliamentary panel meeting on transport, tourism and culture attended by around 20 MPs on Wednesday. Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said in a tweet, 'This government is putting us all at risk. The PM says self-isolate yourself but Parliament is on.'

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

SmartCity revised master plan approved: Rs 360 cr for infra

SmartCity revised master plan approved: Rs 360 cr for infra

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

In order to complete in time the project, an initiative of the Kerala government and Dubai Holding, the board also granted special powers to the executive members and strengthened the executive team.

Pakistani court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Musharraf

Pakistani court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Musharraf

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The ex-army chief is facing a slew of court cases after returning from five years of self-exile in Dubai.

SP wants names of Indians in Panama papers disclosed

SP wants names of Indians in Panama papers disclosed

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

SP leader Naresh Agrawal alleged that the government was 'deliberately sitting' over the names that have come to light in the leaked documents from the files of law firm Mossack Fonseca, based in the tax haven of Panama.

6 new coronavirus cases detected in Agra, 30 more being screened

6 new coronavirus cases detected in Agra, 30 more being screened

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

A day after two new cases of novel coronavirus that included one from Delhi were reported, the health ministry on Tuesday said six cases with "high-viral load" were detected during sample testing in Agra and these people have been kept in isolation. The six have been kept in isolation at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi and their samples are being sent to NIV, Pune for confirmation.

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Contract finally given for Rs 2,400-cr project, with GIFT City-like features

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

India's major import items from UAE include petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems, jewellery, minerals and chemicals

Kerala signs lease deed for Smart City project

Kerala signs lease deed for Smart City project

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

The Kerala government on Thursday signed a lease deed with Tecom of Dubai for the commencement of the civil work of Smart City Kochi.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years'

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said.

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The Sri Lankan cricket board has turned down an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board to send its team to Lahore to play two T20 International matches at the start of its home series in October.

Foundation laid for Kerala Smart city

Foundation laid for Kerala Smart city

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

The government had received several proposals to provide better infrastructure facilities at Kochi, the state's comemrcial capital. Though the chief minister did not mention any particular project, Sky City and Metro railway proposals are among those pending before the government.

Shorts: Bindra to 'run' to raise funds for COVID-19 affected

Shorts: Bindra to 'run' to raise funds for COVID-19 affected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Shubhankar tied 110th after Rd 1 of English Championship

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.

Will ask ICC to break ties with nations supporting terror: BCCI

Will ask ICC to break ties with nations supporting terror: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

In a meeting to address the spiralling speculation around the match, the CoA deliberated on the matter but did not take any position for now.

PCB, CSA deny being part of 'unanimous support' to ICC revamp

PCB, CSA deny being part of 'unanimous support' to ICC revamp

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Cricket South Africa, one of the first to oppose the proposed revamp of the ICC's administrative structure, also denied the governing body's claim that there was "unanimous support" for "key principles" of the plan, which would cede executive decision-making to India, Australia and England.

ICC reviewing Du Plessis lollypop footage for ball tampering

ICC reviewing Du Plessis lollypop footage for ball tampering

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

'A day after South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series in Australia by winning in Hobart, footage emerged showing Du Plessis with a white lolly in his mouth, licking his finger before shining the ball'

Can World XI series herald return of international cricket in Pakistan?

Can World XI series herald return of international cricket in Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The star-studded series to take place under tight security will be closely monitored by other cricket boards and if all goes well Pakistan expects to host Sri Lanka and West Indies this year, Pakistan cricket board chairman Najam Sethi said.

Emirates keen on more Indian cities

Emirates keen on more Indian cities

Rediff.com25 Dec 2003

NDTV's Prannoy Roy booked for FDI norms violation

NDTV's Prannoy Roy booked for FDI norms violation

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

It is alleged that the company floated 32 subsidiaries in several tax haven countries to bring foreign funds to India through sham transactions.

International cricket can come back to Pakistan: Zaheer Abbas

International cricket can come back to Pakistan: Zaheer Abbas

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Former ICC president and Test captain Zaheer Abbas believes Pakistan will eventually revive international cricket in the country. "I do not want to predict a time frame of international teams touring Pakistan, but I do hope over the next 2-3 years we could see them playing back in Pakistan," Abbas said. "When I used to sit on international forums as ICC president I used to talk a lot about it (cricket in Pakistan), but people didn't want to come due to their security concerns."

Is media hampering dialogue with Somali pirates?

Is media hampering dialogue with Somali pirates?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

The government of Egypt and Dubai has complained to India about the excessive media coverage given to relatives of the kidnapped Indian sailors by Somali pirates. According to them, the hype by the Indian media is not helping negotiators who are trying to strike a deal with pirates for the early release of the sailors.

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The Department of Tourism said that a five-member committee has been formed to investigate if the resort was following the standards set by the government.

Bollywood condemns Pakistan terror attack

Bollywood condemns Pakistan terror attack

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

World's super cities to work and live in, Mumbai ranks 13

World's super cities to work and live in, Mumbai ranks 13

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Mumbai is one of the most liveable cities in the world.

Online registration for Masters Champions League opens

Online registration for Masters Champions League opens

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

With legends like Wasim Akram, Adam Gilchrist and Brian Lara already roped in as icon players, the Masters Champions League launched its registration process online for the UAE-based T20 tournament, slated to begin in February 20016.

Indo-Pak series: Former PCB chairman claims, MOU signed by both boards is meaningless

Indo-Pak series: Former PCB chairman claims, MOU signed by both boards is meaningless

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

'Today the PCB officials have brought embarrassment for Pakistan and its cricket. The government must order them to return home immediately' 'Nothing is to happen because this MoU is meaningless unless the PCB has got a clause inserted that if India does not play for whatever reason it can approach the international court for sports arbitration'

DP World plans second airport near Kolkata

DP World plans second airport near Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

DP World (formerly known as Dubai Ports) is keen on setting up a greenfield airport in West Bengal near Kolkata, which is a long standing demand of the ruling Left Front government.

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The United States and the United Kingdom, citing terrorism concerns, on Tuesday barred passengers on some international flights from mostly Muslim-majority countries, from carrying large electronic devices like cameras and laptops as cabin baggage.

Agusta case: Not named anyone, Michel tells court

Agusta case: Not named anyone, Michel tells court

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Michel's counsel appeared with the application before Special Judge Arvind Kumar who issued notice to the probe agency and sought its reply by Saturday when he will take up the matter.

LDF govt to say goodbye to SmartCity

LDF govt to say goodbye to SmartCity

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

State government and the investment partner of the project was on a dispute over 'free hold land' issue.