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Marriott's mega India dream: 50 hotels in 5 years

Marriott's mega India dream: 50 hotels in 5 years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The hotels in the pipeline will include a range of Marriott brand portfolios such as JW Marriott, Tribute Portfolio and Sheraton.

Nuclear arms race: World Court rejects Marshall Islands suit against India

Nuclear arms race: World Court rejects Marshall Islands suit against India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The 16-judge bench at the International Court of Justice ruled there was no evidence that Majuro had had a prior dispute with any of the three nuclear giants.

NGO's can't dictate terms to us: Lankan FM

NGO's can't dictate terms to us: Lankan FM

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Peiris reiterated, "We don't want Amnesty International telling us what to do.What is the moral authority of Amnesty International?We do not think that they have any coercive moral authority to tell us what to do."

Pakistan proposes new roadmap for resuming dialogue with India

Pakistan proposes new roadmap for resuming dialogue with India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Pakistan has handed over to India a "new set of proposals" aimed at resuming the stalled bilateral dialogue and gradually addressing all longstanding issues, a media report said on Saturday.

Rs 42 crore fine on Nokia, Sony, others

Rs 42 crore fine on Nokia, Sony, others

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

As many as 15 multi-national firms like Nokia, Sony, Samsung and Ericsson have been found guilty of violating foreign exchange regulations and a penalty of over Rs 42 crore (Rs 420 million) has been imposed on them.

Terrorists storm 5-star hotel in Pak's Gwadar, 1 killed

Terrorists storm 5-star hotel in Pak's Gwadar, 1 killed

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Three terrorists attempted a forced entry into the hotel. A guard at the entrance challenged them after which the terrorists opened fire and killed him, the army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations said.

Swaraj-Aziz to meet in Nepal on March 17

Swaraj-Aziz to meet in Nepal on March 17

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Quoting diplomatic sources, The Express Tribune reported that India and Pakistan were exploring the possibility of a meeting between Swaraj and Aziz and also between the foreign secretaries of the two countries in the Nepalese tourist city of Pokhara.

Shanker Sharma banned from trading in bourses

Shanker Sharma banned from trading in bourses

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Friday banned Shankar Sharma, director and chief global strategist of broking firm First Global from trading in bourses for one year.

CAT re-instates dismissed RAW officer

CAT re-instates dismissed RAW officer

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

Nisha Bhatia, a dismissed female Research & Analysis Wing officer who was in the news after she tried to commit suicide at the Prime Minister's Office, was re-instated on Tuesday by a Central Administrative Tribunal Bench.

Indian arrested in Pak for not carrying travel documents

Indian arrested in Pak for not carrying travel documents

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The Indian man, who has not been identified, was arrested from F-8 area of Islamabad for not having complete travel documents.

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In his first comments since the militaries of India and Pakistan jointly announced on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, Khan said Pakistan remains ready to move forward to resolve 'all outstanding issues' with India through dialogue.

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'This government has not created any employment.' 'Forget employment, the government had not done anything in skill development.'

Of Welspun, Cyprus and the FEMA conundrum

Of Welspun, Cyprus and the FEMA conundrum

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The sluggish legal system in India makes it extremely difficult for law-enforcing agencies in the ministry of finance to punish violations of foreign exchange laws. Unfortunately, it is not just FEMA. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act too has significant infirmities, say Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Pranati Mehra.

HRD ministry unveils 100-day plan for education

HRD ministry unveils 100-day plan for education

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Providing interest subsidy to underprivileged students on educational loans and introduction of a bill to regulate foreign educational institutions in India are among the targets the Human Resource Development Ministry has set for the next 100 days. In response to the 100-day timeline set by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the HRD Ministry has prepared a 100-day activity plan that involves establishing educational tribunals in institutions for settling disputes.

Sebi takes fresh look at Jet-Etihad deal

Sebi takes fresh look at Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Etihad's acquisition of 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways was the first FDI in an Indian carrier by a foreign airline.

Get Bangladesh border fenced in 3 months: SC to govt

Get Bangladesh border fenced in 3 months: SC to govt

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to complete fencing work along the Indo-Bangla border within three months to check cross-border influx of illegal Bangladesh nationals into Assam and streamline the process to deport them back.

Ahead of Pak poll, Facebook blocks accounts of Hafiz Saeed's party

Ahead of Pak poll, Facebook blocks accounts of Hafiz Saeed's party

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

'Facebook's act is a gross violation of its own policy'

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Under this government, tax laws have become more draconian, and the government itself is setting stiff, unrealistic targets for tax officials, who have got more powers to harass us,' points out Debashis Basu.

Centre has not done its duty:SC

Centre has not done its duty:SC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Centre has not done its duty of protecting Assam from "external aggression."

Hits and misses from the last Budget

Hits and misses from the last Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Five key capital market announcements from the previous Budget.

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'When there is unlocking, there is demand revival.' 'This is going to be the main growth engine in this kind of an economic scenario.'

Crucial Dabhol hearing on June 25

Crucial Dabhol hearing on June 25

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Tackle terrorism or else, US Congressman warns Pak

Tackle terrorism or else, US Congressman warns Pak

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

If Pakistan continues to dilly-dally in bringing the perpetrators to justice and closing down the terrorist camps that operate within its borders, influential US lawmaker Ed Royce says he will lead the fight in the United States Congress to cut the massive military and security assistance to Pakistan.

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While Himanta Biswa Sarma scotched rumours that he would be the king this time, political sources in Guwahati maintained that he, and not Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bigger say in choosing candidates, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Pak express concern over India's interceptor missile test

Pak express concern over India's interceptor missile test

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Pakistan has expressed serious concern over India's recent development of an anti-ballistic missile system

Ex-Pak PM Sharif facing probe for laundering $4.9bn to India: Reports

Ex-Pak PM Sharif facing probe for laundering $4.9bn to India: Reports

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Once formulated, this will be the fifth case against the ousted premier by the NAB.

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Pakistan has said that the Kashmir dispute has international ramifications and rejected India's assertion that the ongoing strife there is an internal matter where Islamabad has no role to play and should have no role to play.

Goods news on forex front for firms

Goods news on forex front for firms

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Bangladesh hangs chief of terror group HuJI

Bangladesh hangs chief of terror group HuJI

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Bangladesh on Wednesday executed banned Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami chief Mufti Abdul Hannan and his two associates for a 2004 attack on a shrine that killed three people and wounded the British high commissioner at the time.

Rajshree to challenge HC order in derivatives case

Rajshree to challenge HC order in derivatives case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

The legal counsel for Coimbatore-based Rajshree Sugars and Chemicals (RSCL) said the company would appeal against the Madras High Court order, which held that the company's derivatives contract with Axis Bank is valid.

Pak govt holding internal parleys on formulating India policy

Pak govt holding internal parleys on formulating India policy

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Pakistan government is holding internal discussions on formulating a policy to deal with the new Indian government under Narendra Modi.

Pakistan-Russia to hold first ever joint military drills

Pakistan-Russia to hold first ever joint military drills

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Around 200 military personnel from the two sides would take part in the joint military exercises.

Zakir Naik's NGO moves Delhi HC over ban

Zakir Naik's NGO moves Delhi HC over ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The IRF, in its plea, has challenged the November 17, 2016, notification of the ministry of home affairs which had imposed an immediate ban on the organisation under UAPA.

Pay Rs 18,000 crore, you can go abroad, Delhi HC tells Naresh Goyal

Pay Rs 18,000 crore, you can go abroad, Delhi HC tells Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Court order follows submission of govt lawyers that Serious Fraud Investigation Office was probing a case of misappropriation of fund by Jet Airways and Goyal.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Global cricket broadcasters to be taxed in India

Global cricket broadcasters to be taxed in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Although the Singapore-based World Sports Nimbus has decided to file an appeal against the CIT (Appeals) order with the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, the tax case will have wide implications for foreign companies telecasting live cricket matches. In the present case, assessing officer imposed a tax liability of Rs 6 crore (Rs 60 million) on Nimbus on the income it had earned by telecasting live cricket matches during 2002 to 2005.

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Desperate Pak wants early hearing in Jadhav case at ICJ

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The request was made in view of the upcoming elections for ICJ judges, scheduled to be held in November,

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Afghan diplomat shot dead by Pak guard at consulate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Police said there is no terrorism element in the incident.

Idi Amin solution for Prabhakaran?

Idi Amin solution for Prabhakaran?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Providing LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran a ''safe haven'' abroad like Ugandan dictator Idi Amin "has been proposed for sometime", Sri Lanka has said while warning the elusive rebel leader that he won't be able to go past India if he tries to flee the island country.

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over LoC incidents

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over LoC incidents

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner to protest "ceasefire violations" by the Border Security Force along the Line of Control, claiming that it resulted in the death of a civilian at Rawalakot in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.