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NIA court charges Hurriyat leader, 7 others in Pak medical seat scam

NIA court charges Hurriyat leader, 7 others in Pak medical seat scam

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A special court in Srinagar on Monday framed charges against eight persons, including a prominent Hurriyat leader, for selling Pakistani MBBS seats in Jammu and Kashmir to fund terror activities.

'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.'

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'After the 4th of May we can expect thunderstorms, dust storms and some rain over a large area of north India.'

Will build Ram temple without your help: Hindu leaders tell govt

Will build Ram temple without your help: Hindu leaders tell govt

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Hindu religious leaders have said that they will construct the Ram temple at the "Lord's birthplace" in Ayodhya without any political assistance if the Supreme Court gives order in their favour.

Obama used race, chemistry, Jan 26 visit to win Modi

Obama used race, chemistry, Jan 26 visit to win Modi

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The tactics deployed by Obama to bring India on board, which was the only major power in his way of the climate deal, was described by his former top personal and national security aide Benjamin Rhodes in a podcast interview.

Will defend every inch of territory, China warns neighbours

Will defend every inch of territory, China warns neighbours

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

In a stern message to its neighbours, China today said it is determined to defend "every inch" of its territory and there was "no room for compromise" with Japan over territorial or historical disputes.

Indo-US relations can rise beyond bilateral ties: Modi to Trump

Indo-US relations can rise beyond bilateral ties: Modi to Trump

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Modi assured Trump that India will try to 'live up to the expectations' of the US and the world and also thanked the US President for speaking 'highly' about India during his trips.

Japan wants India's support on island disputes with China

Japan wants India's support on island disputes with China

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Engaged in a territorial dispute with China, Japan on Thursday sought to rope in India's support over "the recent Chinese provocative actions" saying a message needs to be sent to it collectively that status quo cannot be changed by force.

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Tata Steel back with a bang in Q4; shows Rs 6,644-cr PAT

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Overall, Tata Steel becomes the seventh non-financial firm, including four oil PSUs to report quarterly revenues of Rs 50,000 crore.

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He said that if there are issues that need to be talked about, it is between India and Pakistan.

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Abe, who is on a three-day day visit to India from Friday, along with Modi will attend the 'Ganga Arti', a beautifully choreographed ritual worship of the holy river performed daily at the fabled Dashashwamedh Ghat.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The US "Indo-Pacific Strategy" is bound to be a failed strategy, Wang said in the comments posted by the Chinese foreign ministry on its website.

All you wanted to know about Indo-Japan trade

All you wanted to know about Indo-Japan trade

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

We take a look at India's major imports and exports with Japan in recent years.

Modi's fight against black money gets a fillip

Modi's fight against black money gets a fillip

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

India has got the second set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals and entities under the automatic exchange of information pact with Switzerland, marking a key milestone in the government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad.

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

'What India needs to do is to re-build those cultural links in a way it didn't.' 'Clearly, India needs to wake up and spend more time on ASEAN.'

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

10 AMAZING books I loved reading

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Pilot and author Alkesh Nair shares his fascinating reading list.

Rupee should weaken, but may not help exports: Experts

Rupee should weaken, but may not help exports: Experts

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Going by the real effective exchange rate, the rupee is overvalued

Thailand hunts for Bangkok temple bomber

Thailand hunts for Bangkok temple bomber

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Thailand authorities on Tuesday launched a hunt for a male "suspect" who may have left a bomb inside the hugely popular Lord Brahma temple in a crowded area in central Bangkok that killed at least 20 people and injured 123 others.

Trump to meet Kim on June 12 in Singapore

Trump to meet Kim on June 12 in Singapore

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Trump, who personally greeted the trio at the Andrews Air Force Base, praised Kim for their release ahead of their summit.

Sensex ends below 27K-mark on Fed worries, Middle East tension

Sensex ends below 27K-mark on Fed worries, Middle East tension

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

On the gaining side, Hero Moto, SBI, HDFC, HUL and L&T have gained between 1-1.4 per cent.

India to be SE Asian hub for Linux

India to be SE Asian hub for Linux

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

With a large addressable market like India, IT major IBM is gearing up to make the country a hub for its Linux initiatives in the South East Asian region, a senior company executive said on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With the nationwide lockdown in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, the first condolence meeting held on virtual platform. Banerjee had died on March 20 after a prolonged illness while Goswami succumbed to cardiac arrest on April 30.

Ex-champion boxer Dingko Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Ex-champion boxer Dingko Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Dingko Singh is battling liver cancer.

'We are becoming a macro image of Pakistan'

'We are becoming a macro image of Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'If we go in the same direction as them, we cannot expect a different result from them.' 'Our fall is going to be very swift.' 'Within a decade, we can expect the situation to change for the worse.'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

Rediff.com14 May 2017

China will also set up 50 joint laboratories with countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative to enhance cooperation on innovation.

Investors' wealth rises by Rs 2.25 lakh cr in market rally

Investors' wealth rises by Rs 2.25 lakh cr in market rally

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A sharp decline in crude and strengthening of the rupee added to the buoyancy.

AirAsia India to double fleet; start int'l services by Oct

AirAsia India to double fleet; start int'l services by Oct

Rediff.com22 May 2019

AirAsia India, which started operations on June 12 2014, had a market share of 6.2 per cent of the domestic traffic in April.

India 'priest' of world peace, but...:Rajnath's message to China

India 'priest' of world peace, but...:Rajnath's message to China

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The defence minister said "last year in Galwan Valley, our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in line of duty. I salute all brave soldiers who laid down their lives fighting for the nation."

Will the Chinese hegemony come to an end?

Will the Chinese hegemony come to an end?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

An aggressive Pyongyang is likely to force Seoul and Tokyo to build nuclear deterrents and thus thwart Beijing's ambitions.

India must grow at 8 or 9%. 7.75% ain't enough

India must grow at 8 or 9%. 7.75% ain't enough

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'A sustainable growth rate of 8 per cent is evidently some distance away,' says T N Ninan.

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Leaders of the Indian community in Hong Kong had broached the idea of developing the Andaman and Nicobar islands for investment and setting up manufacturing units,' points out Rup Narayan Das.

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'The big power struggle in faraway Europe erupted at a most critical juncture when India has been increasingly sceptical about American policies and statesmanship,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The proposals of six para-athletes, who are training in India and abroad ahead of the Asian Para Games that will take place between October 6 and 13 in Jakarta, were also cleared at the meeting.

PM Modi to visit Male to attend swearing-in of Prez-elect

PM Modi to visit Male to attend swearing-in of Prez-elect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

India-Maldives ties came under strain under Yameen who was perceived to be close to China.

India gained $755m from US-China trade war: UNCTAD study

India gained $755m from US-China trade war: UNCTAD study

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The study, 'Trade and trade diversion effects of United States tariffs on China', shows that the ongoing US-China trade war has resulted in a sharp decline in bilateral trade, higher prices for consumers and trade diversion effects -- increased imports from countries not directly involved in the trade war.

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Regional States will be worried that the US's nascent engagement with the Taliban behind the fig leaf of humanitarian aid enables the return of US intelligence personnel to Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.