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ISI's latest gift: Recycling Khalistani terror in India!

ISI's latest gift: Recycling Khalistani terror in India!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The recent input by the Intelligence Bureau -- suggesting that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is being targeted by militant Khalistani groups -- indicates that the Inter Services Intelligence is planning to re-launch its covert movement in India.

Bt cotton turns out to be a disaster for Indian farmers

Bt cotton turns out to be a disaster for Indian farmers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The whitefly outbreak has intensified a debate over GM crops just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office reviews a proposal to allow farmers to grow GM mustard.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif booked in murder case

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif booked in murder case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Lahore Police on Friday finally registered a murder case against Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his brother Shahbaz, key cabinet members and senior officials for their role in the killing of 14 supporters of Tahir-ul Qadri in the city, meeting a major demand of the fiery cleric.

Sensex ends 80 points lower, Nifty below 9,580

Sensex ends 80 points lower, Nifty below 9,580

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was positive

Lakhvi's release order yet to be received by jail officials

Lakhvi's release order yet to be received by jail officials

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The jail authorities have not yet received the release order of the 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind

Bank stocks: Cheap does not mean buy

Bank stocks: Cheap does not mean buy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Many are now cheaper after stock splits. But look at key parameters

Lakhvi to remain in jail, court rejects plea against detention

Lakhvi to remain in jail, court rejects plea against detention

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Friday dismissed the plea of Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi against his detention under a public security act, keeping the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack in jail till mid-April.

'Military still the most powerful institution in Pakistan'

'Military still the most powerful institution in Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'It has a natural inclination to foster as much competition among civilian politicians as possible.'

Saeed and his associates have a lot to answer: Pak media

Saeed and his associates have a lot to answer: Pak media

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Dawn in its editorial said the move to arrest Saeed and four of his colleagues and place the Jamaat-ud-Dawa and the Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation on further terror watch list will be "closely watched both inside Pakistan and abroad".

Bharat bandh likely to hit transport, bank services on Wednesday

Bharat bandh likely to hit transport, bank services on Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Ten trade unions to go on strike to protest against changes in labour laws

Shoaib dropped from domestic competition

Shoaib dropped from domestic competition

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The fast bowler was dropped after being accused of having a negative influence on the dressing room.

Banks eye insurance sector

Banks eye insurance sector

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

This year, at least eight public sector banks are set to scrap their existing Bancassurance tie-ups with insurers. They are: Bank of India, Union Bank, Karnataka Bank, Allahabad Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and Federal Bank.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The board rejected the government's plea to extend his detention for another 3 months.

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Around 52.46 per cent of the patients have recovered, the health ministry said. The number of active cases stood at 1,53,178 while 1,80,012 patients have recovered, it said in the daily COVID-19 update.

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to ask Britain to take strong action against Sikh groups trying to revive the demand for a separate Khalistan and their attempts to radicalise Sikh youth besides giving them training on how to make bombs.

Javelin thrower Kang flunks dope test, faces 4-year ban

Javelin thrower Kang flunks dope test, faces 4-year ban

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Top Indian javelin thrower Davinder Singh Kang has been suspended provisionally by the world athletics governing body after he returned positive for a steroid in an out-of-competition test last week.

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Pak: Suicide bomber attacks bus carrying children

Pak: Suicide bomber attacks bus carrying children

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

A suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into a military school bus on Monday, injuring at least nine people, including five children, in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Rediff.com12 May 2020

During his interaction with the chief ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that more economic activities would resume; he also said that zone identification may be left to the states.

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

With the maulana fully committed and PML (N) cadres prepared to court arrest, this would be the first time where both Punjabis and Pakhtuns would be standing up against the Pakistan army, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

How Amul is changing the face of dairying in Jammu & Kashmir. Some 15,000 dairy farmers, many women, are participating in the initiative.

Akhtar ignores PCB notices

Akhtar ignores PCB notices

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Temperamental fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has gone on the warpath with the Pakistan Cricket Board insisting he will not respond to any notices sent to him by the PCB over his recent critical statements in the media.

'Mallya is the author of his own misfortune'

'Mallya is the author of his own misfortune'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Diageo, which had acquired Mallya's United Spirits nearly six years ago, is claiming $40 million paid to the liquor tycoon as part of an alleged breach of agreement.

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Victory for Indian banks, UK court orders seizure of Mallya's UK assets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The order grants permission to the UK High Court Enforcement Officer to enter the 62-year-old tycoon's properties in Hertfordshire, near London.

GST reflects spirit of one nation, one determination: PM @ Niti Aayog meet

GST reflects spirit of "one nation, one determination": PM @ Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

PM Modi on Sunday called upon states to "speed up capital expenditure and infrastructure creation" to spur economic growth.

Indian-origin man is first Sikh police chief of Kuala Lumpur

Indian-origin man is first Sikh police chief of Kuala Lumpur

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Amar Singh, is a third-generation policeman from his family. His father and maternal grandfather were both policemen.

ISL to be main league from next season, hints AIFF

ISL to be main league from next season, hints AIFF

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

In its bid to restructure the country's football, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has formed a task force and one of the decisions taken is to hold the popular Indian Super League (ISL) over a longer period, according to its General Secretary Kushal Das.

Delhi conceals its income best

Delhi conceals its income best

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

SBI to auction Kingfisher House on March 17

SBI to auction Kingfisher House on March 17

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

SBI has the highest exposure of Rs 1,600 crore to the beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines.

26/11 case: Pak drops charges against ex-LeT terrorist

26/11 case: Pak drops charges against ex-LeT terrorist

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The FIA said the allegation that he had financed one of the arrested suspects in Mumbai case could not be proved after thorough investigation.

Sensex drops 162 points, Nifty slips below 10,500

Sensex drops 162 points, Nifty slips below 10,500

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Market sentiment suffered a jolt after other Asian markets closed with widespread losses and European markets dropped in early trade

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Pakistan kills 100 terrorists in crackdown after shrine blast

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Official said the crackdown would be intensified in the coming days as government had resolved to eliminate militancy.

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Experts claim impact of breather limited as most hybrid vegetable seeds are sold by private companies.

Will Kolkata giants East Bengal and Bagan join ISL?

Will Kolkata giants East Bengal and Bagan join ISL?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are likely to play in the Indian Super League from the 2019-20 season, according to officials.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

Sports Shorts: Irfan become first Indian athlete to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Sports Shorts: Irfan become first Indian athlete to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

We are considering forming a government in exile: Baloch leader

We are considering forming a government in exile: Baloch leader

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

In an exclusive interview given to ANI in Geneva, Daud said that the formation of a government in exile is possible and remained positive that there is no doubt about it.

Pay dues honourably or face coercive action: Jaitley to Mallya

Pay dues honourably or face coercive action: Jaitley to Mallya

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya left India on March 2, presumably for London.

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Centre has already started work on developing a mechanism to ensure states producing any item in excess is able to transport it to other states where there is demand

Hindu Kush quake toll crosses 300; thousands spend night in the open

Hindu Kush quake toll crosses 300; thousands spend night in the open

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Rescuers on Tuesday rushed to deliver relief aid to victims of a massive earthquake that hit northern Afghanistan and Pakistan.