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State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

Ajay Kumar wants to make India a global defence power

Ajay Kumar wants to make India a global defence power

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

The secretary defence production wants to make India (currently the largest importer of weaponry) one of the world's top five defence manufacturers and a global leader in artificial intelligence and cyberspace.

How to select a ULIP

How to select a ULIP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Confused about what the agents tell you about this investment product? Then you must read this

US shutdown: NSA staff asked to go home

US shutdown: NSA staff asked to go home

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The United States National Security Agency has sent some staffers home because of the government shutdown despite crucial security services being exempted from the shuttering of offices due to lack of funds.

NGOs vulnerable to terror funding, money laundering: MHA

NGOs vulnerable to terror funding, money laundering: MHA

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The column marked 'miscellaneous' in statements of accounts of Non-Governmental Organisations who receive foreign funds is turning out to be a headache for the Indian authorities. Vicky Nanjappa tells you why

Brexit tremor hits Infosys

Brexit tremor hits Infosys

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Takes a knock after RBS changes plan on Williams & Glyn; contract loss to impact 3,000 Infy staffers

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Firm to prune domestic costs through initiatives such as voluntary separation

REVEALED: How the terror factory thrived in West Bengal

REVEALED: How the terror factory thrived in West Bengal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Starting with 10 terror modules in 2009, the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh today has more than 50 units across West Bengal, reveal investigative officials.

US shared credible information with Pak on Lakhvi: Official

US shared credible information with Pak on Lakhvi: Official

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The US has said it shared 'credible evidence' with Pak on LeT commander Lakhvi's involvement Mumbai attack

How to tackle fake news

How to tackle fake news

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The ability to make out fake news from real could save the coming generations a huge amount of conflict and heartburn, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How money is laundered in India

How money is laundered in India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

In the Anti Money Laundering (AML) Basel Index 2013 India has been ranked 93rd and 70th in 2012 and 2013 respectively out of 140 countries.

When terror bosses turn into accountants, motivational speakers!

When terror bosses turn into accountants, motivational speakers!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The daily grind of running a major terror outfit not only involves planning major strikes, but also poring over account books and calculating assets and liabilities.

'Air strikes showed India will not tolerate terrorism'

'Air strikes showed India will not tolerate terrorism'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'We could quibble with each other whether there were 25 terrorists killed or 250 killed.' 'The message is more that India undertook such an aerial attack and this attack has actually changed the paradigm.' 'The change in paradigm is that India has shown by the surgical strike in 2016 and the aerial strike of 2019 that we will not just sit back and tolerate terrorism which killed so many of our people.' 'We will hit back and by hitting back we will raise the costs of such activities.'

Forget Leicester, Aberdeen are Britain's shock title challengers

Forget Leicester, Aberdeen are Britain's shock title challengers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

A huge shock is on the cards in British football as a rank outsider is threatening to gatecrash the millionaire favourites. But it is Scottish hopefuls Aberdeen and not English league leaders Leicester who have bridged the biggest financial gulf.

What did Modi's US visit achieve?

What did Modi's US visit achieve?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'No amount of digression can hide deflect the fact that the PM's visit was badly conceived, planned and executed,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

It's the start-up season

It's the start-up season

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Perhaps, the most misunderstood aspect is the role of the state.

UPA's attempts to frame Modi in Ishrat case have backfired: Jaitley

UPA's attempts to frame Modi in Ishrat case have backfired: Jaitley

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The damage done to India's intelligence agencies and its ability to undertake covert operations is irreparable, says senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley

FIFA Presidential Election: Prince Ali approached by individual offering 'votes'

FIFA Presidential Election: Prince Ali approached by individual offering 'votes'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein's election team informed police after being approached by an individual who said he could deliver 47 votes at Friday's election, they said on Tuesday.

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Why US won't declare Pak a 'terrorist State'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The question really is whether the US can be persuaded to embark on a path of calibrated and stronger sanctions on Pakistan.

Global companies are recognising India as a hotbed of talent

Global companies are recognising India as a hotbed of talent

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

While the first wave of moving work to India was driven by cost considerations, increasingly companies are banking on local talent to add value to their business by jointly developing products and solutions.

'Global jihad does indeed threaten India'

'Global jihad does indeed threaten India'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'A series of arrests have illustrated that IS now has a footprint in India.' 'India has been, for a very long time, a key part of Al Qaeda's global jihadist ambitions.'

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Genuine mistakes can and must be forgiven,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Trump sends clear warning to Pak; seeks India's help in Afghanistan

Trump sends clear warning to Pak; seeks India's help in Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'Islamabad receives billions in aid from the US but continues to harbour terrorists,' he said.

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It may not be an exaggeration to say that in the next three years, in India itself a million jobs or more might be at risk due to automation. How we leverage its benefits will determine our fate in the digital era.

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Infosys is steadily trying to get back its lost ground under Sikka.

Modi seek answers from UPA on 26/11 revelations by ex-home sec

Modi seek answers from UPA on 26/11 revelations by ex-home sec

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought answers from the United Progressive Alliance citing an interview of former central Home Secretary Ram Pradhan which said he had told the then Home Minister about a local mole who allegedly helped carry out 26/11 attacks.

Kerala gives hoteliers 15-day deadline to shut down bars

Kerala gives hoteliers 15-day deadline to shut down bars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Firming up plans to drastically reduce availability of liquor, the Congress-led United Democratic Front government on Tuesday decided to issue notices to hoteliers below the five-star category to shut their bars by September 12.

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Why Gujarat's 'GIFT' is doomed to fail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

GIFT is a financial centre almost entirely devoid of bankers and, indeed, of people.

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a "package of deliverables" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit here that will also see discussions over cooperation in sectors like nuclear energy and defence.

US ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa is a huge blow to Pakistan

US ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa is a huge blow to Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The recent sanctions imposed by the US on Lashkar front organisation Jamaat-ud-Dawa completely expose Pakistan that has consistently maintained that JuD is a charity organisation. The ban will also limit the donations to JuD, a major chunk of which is pumped into terror funds. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Of the 3.9 million the sector employs, HR experts say at least 100,000 are likely to lose their jobs by the end of this financial year. Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan report.

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Greeks are split on whether to accept an offer by creditors that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation"

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Tesla, which produces the luxury Model S sedan and Model X sport utility vehicle, aims to become a high-volume automaker in a matter of years

Can't talk with those who glorify killers: Sushma's strong attack Pak

Can't talk with those who glorify killers: Sushma's strong attack Pak

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj said India has made many efforts to have talks with Islamabad and the only reason they have stopped is because of Pakistan's behaviour.

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India and France on Monday inked an Inter-Governmental Agreement on the sale of 36 French fighter jets, Rafale, but were unable to sign the final deal due to some "financial" aspects, which are expected to be sorted out in "couple of days".

'JuD used charity money to fund Mumbai 26/11 attacks'

'JuD used charity money to fund Mumbai 26/11 attacks'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Jamaat-ud-Dawa not only collected funds for charity and diverted it to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, but also helped the outfit legitimise money collected through extortion, counterfeiting, smuggling and animal skin trade. Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com reports

We will destroy IS or anyone that tries to harm us: Obama

We will destroy IS or anyone that tries to harm us: Obama

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Reaffirming his commitment to destroy the Islamic State, United States President Barack Obama said America will destroy any militant organisation that tried to harm its people but ruled out sending large scale troops on the ground as done in the case of Afghanistan and Iraq.