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Check out the agenda for BCCI's SGM on Dec 11...

Check out the agenda for BCCI's SGM on Dec 11...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The tussle with the National Anit-Doping Agency (NADA) over dope testing of Indian cricketers will come up for discussion when the much-awaited Special General Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is held in New Delhi on December 11.

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'The attacks made clear to all the Gulf States that Pakistan was the nursery and sanctuary of extremist violence and that this violence threatened all the countries in the region.'

NCP gets Maha Guv invite as Cong sits on support to Sena

NCP gets Maha Guv invite as Cong sits on support to Sena

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Aaditya claimed that Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari refused to grant more time to the Sena to muster numbers.

We have at times gone too far with spying: John Kerry

We have at times gone too far with spying: John Kerry

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

In an unprecedented admission by the Barack Obama administration, United States Secretary of State John Kerry has acknowledged that in some cases American spying has gone too far, but asserted that innocent people have not been "abused" through the secretive surveillance programme.

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Why US must worry about Kim's 'monster missile'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The new missile could deliver 2,000 to 3,500 kilograms of payload to any point in the continental US, notes Rajaram Panda.

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

After a week of public arguments about Premier League players, who earn an average salary of 240,000 a month, refusing to take a pay cut while top clubs use public money to pay their furloughed non-playing staff, there is little doubt that the game -- and its players -- have suffered a serious blow to their image. There is no question that many footballers do help out good causes generously, just as most clubs are engaged with effective community programmes all-year round.

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

China's presence in the international dog house is just the kind of opportunity that his opponents must be waiting for, predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'It is a victory for BJP, not for NDA'

'It is a victory for BJP, not for NDA'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'The BJP is in no hurry because they have already won the battle.'

Situation in Kashmir far from normal: Yashwant Sinha

Situation in Kashmir far from normal: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

A five-member civil society delegation led by former Union minister Yashwant Sinha on Monday wrapped up its four-day visit to Kashmir asseted an atmosphere of fear was prevailing in the Valley.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Swaraj and Tillerson discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including the situation in the neighbourhood and the Indo-Asia Pacific region, officials said.

Naidu meets Mamata, announces postponement of Opposition conclave

Naidu meets Mamata, announces postponement of Opposition conclave

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Flanked by the Trinamool Congress chief, Naidu attacked the National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre alleging that institutions like the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax department, Reserve Bank of India and Comptroller Auditor General are under "severe pressure".

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'The images of mass cremations and crowds of people at hospital doors brought me to tears.' 'I started this initiative because at the end of the day India is my home.'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

This is for the first time in recent history that the leaders of the two largest democracies would be addressing a joint rally anywhere in the world.

Non-Cong, non-BJP bloc based on issues, not person: Nitish

Non-Cong, non-BJP bloc based on issues, not person: Nitish

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said "positive" talks took place between 14 non-Congress and non-BJP parties for formation of a separate bloc in the Parliament which he said would be based on programme and not person.

Sharad Pawar: 'Modi is a loner'

Sharad Pawar: 'Modi is a loner'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'We know each other for quite some time.' 'He could provide stability to the country for five years.' 'But he could not provide confidence to the countrymen that he is our leader.'

'If Jayalalithaa wanted, she would have chosen Sasikala as her successor'

'If Jayalalithaa wanted, she would have chosen Sasikala as her successor'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

'There is no doubt that Sasikala wanted the transition to go this way.' 'The only thing the AIADMK MLAs want is to stay in power.'

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The ability to collaborate with your team and unlock synergies towards a common goal while operating from a remote location is one of the top and evergreen skills you can highlight on your resume.

Naidu visits Stalin to bolster anti-BJP front bid

Naidu visits Stalin to bolster anti-BJP front bid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

While Rahul Gandhi led Congress has a pan Indian presence, Naidu described regional leaders, including himself, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Stalin and Deve Gowda as strong leaders in their respective states, who are coming together against the BJP.

White House selects Indian-American teen for 'Champions of Change' award

White House selects Indian-American teen for 'Champions of Change' award

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

A 15-year-old Indian-American teen has been selected by the White House for the prestigious Champions of Change award for empowering the community by imparting Internet coding through her non-profit organisation.

Congress jumps to Rahul's defence after exit polls show debacle

Congress jumps to Rahul's defence after exit polls show debacle

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Congress leaders on Tuesday threw a protective shield around party Vice President Rahul Gandhi against the predicted rout in the elections and went on to say that he will remain their leader for the future.

Amazon's Bezos invests another $1 bn in India

Amazon's Bezos invests another $1 bn in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

In December last year, Amazon invested over Rs 1,700 crore into its payments and wholesale business units in India, while in October it had infused over Rs 4,400 crore (more than USD 600 million) in its various units in India, including marketplace and food retail. Bezos last visited India in 2014 when he presented Amazon's Indian unit with a giant cheque for USD 2 billion. Since then, Amazon has pledged a further USD 3.5 billion to expand in the country and the USD 1 billion investment announced on Wednesday would take the total committed investment to USD 6.5 billion.

'There is a lot of change in Rahul Gandhi'

'There is a lot of change in Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

'I think he had this in his head to go to different places, get some experience and then become the Congress president.'

The most wanted jobs in 2020 will be...

The most wanted jobs in 2020 will be...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

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Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

'When the deadly second wave came, Modi got exposed'

'When the deadly second wave came, Modi got exposed'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

'We will see a kind of disaster which the country has not seen in the last 100 years.'

'RSS not concerned about who comes to power, does not seek domination'

'RSS not concerned about who comes to power, does not seek domination'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

In his nearly 80-minute long speech on the first day of the three-day conclave, Bhagwat also asserted that RSS is "most democratic" and not dictatorial, insisting that it neither imposes its ideology nor remote-controls its various affiliates, apparently rejecting criticism that the Bharatiya Janata Party is controlled by it.

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.

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma.

L&T in French JV for missile system

L&T in French JV for missile system

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Tie-up with MBDA will have Indian partner as majority shareholder; first product likely in 2 years.

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Azad is currently serving his third term in the Lok Sabha, representing the Darbhanga constituency in Bihar.

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Voda Idea will shut down without govt relief: Birla

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

"If we are not getting anything then I think it is end of story for Vodafone Idea," Kumar Mangalam Birla said at the HT Leadership Summit when asked about the future of Vodafone Idea in absence of a government relief on payment of Rs 53,038 crore dues.

The Chinese will keep pushing India'

The Chinese will keep pushing India'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'India will keep trying to avoid conflict.' 'This is the moment when we draw a line in the sand.'

Cong goes all-out to show Rahul's imprint, vision in manifesto

Cong goes all-out to show Rahul's imprint, vision in manifesto

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Described as a novel and pioneering process, Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi said the party's manifesto was based on the views and opinions gathered from people from all walks of life. Anita Katyal reports

Ahead of Trump summit, Kim pays second surprise visit to China

Ahead of Trump summit, Kim pays second surprise visit to China

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Xi-Kim meeting took place amid concern in Beijing that the North Korean leader is getting too close to US sidelining China pointing to its declining importance in the Korean Peninsula peace process.

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

"For several months, we've been working with President (Donald) Trump's transition and governance teams and leaders in Congress providing information on our many programmes and potential business opportunities-including the proposed sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to India," a Lockheed official said.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Modi will host dinner for Abe at a hotel in the old city area.

Ladakh's UT status leaves many happy and confused

Ladakh's UT status leaves many happy and confused

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

A separate Union Territory has been a long-standing demand of locals, many of who have alleged that the Ladakh region had been neglected by leaders of Jammu and Kashmir.