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Publish internet curb review orders, SC tells J-K

Publish internet curb review orders, SC tells J-K

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The bench was hearing an application filed by the Foundation for Media Professionals seeking the publication of the review orders passed by a special committee headed by the Union Home secretary on internet restrictions in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Haldwani violence: Five held, more than 5K people booked; curfew lifted

Haldwani violence: Five held, more than 5K people booked; curfew lifted

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The three FIRs were registered on Friday, and police stressed that there was no fresh violence and that the situation was under control.

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Security forces tightened their cordon around a forest area in the higher reaches of Doda district on Tuesday evening following an encounter with hiding terrorists, officials said.

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

General T N Raina was an iconic Indian military leader whose contributions to the nation should be more widely known, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Ladakh has become a hollow UT.' 'Bureaucrats from Delhi rule Ladakh and there is no attention paid to the grievances of the people.'

Another former spokesperson quits Congress, joins BJP

Another former spokesperson quits Congress, joins BJP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Gupta, along with some other leaders, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and the party's national general secretary Vinod Tawde.

Actor Vijay launches party, to quit films for politics

Actor Vijay launches party, to quit films for politics

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Top Tamil actor Vijay on Friday announced the launch of his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, and said he will contest the 2026 assembly polls in the state.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'We failed as a country because those who should have been there to say goodbye did not show up.'

IRS officer Pradeep Singh tops civil services exam

IRS officer Pradeep Singh tops civil services exam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

A total of 829 candidates have qualified for civil services, including the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service, the Union Public Service Commission announced

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.

Manipur: Hmar apex body says peace deal 'null and void'

Manipur: Hmar apex body says peace deal 'null and void'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Just a day after an agreement was signed between Hmar and Meitei representatives to restore peace in ethnic violence-hit Jiribam district of Manipur, the apex body of the Hmar community said that the pact stood 'null and void'.

SC seeks govt's reply on restoring 4G services in J-K

SC seeks govt's reply on restoring 4G services in J-K

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The Centre opposed the plea by telling the apex court that it is a question of national security as militancy still poses a serious threat in Jammu and Kashmir and cited a recent incident where hundreds of people gathered in the valley for a funeral of a militant killed by security forces.

Election's over: Biden after Trump allows transition process

Election's over: Biden after Trump allows transition process

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Biden's Twitter statement came hours after incumbent President Donald Trump, a Republican, finally agreed that the presidential transition process should start, after weeks of wrangling.

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage set to start on June 29.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Health insurance policy-holders will be able to avail a discount on the premium payable if there were no claims made in the previous year, according to the circular released by the regulator.

4 Indian medical students drown in Russia, embassy issues advisory

4 Indian medical students drown in Russia, embassy issues advisory

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The four students -- two boys and two girls aged 18-20 -- were studying at the nearby Novgorod State University in Veliky Novgorod city.

Army pays tributes to soldiers martyred in Poonch as search op continues

Army pays tributes to soldiers martyred in Poonch as search op continues

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

A search operation to track down the fleeing terrorists continues near the scene of the ambush, while mobile internet services remained suspended in the twin districts for the second day on Sunday, they said.

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Yunus, 84, was administered the oath of office by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'.

Haldwani: Additional forces deployed in curfew-hit Banbhoolpura

Haldwani: Additional forces deployed in curfew-hit Banbhoolpura

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

The situation in the Banbhoolpura area in Haldwani, the epicentre of the mob violence last week, was normal on Monday as additional troops of paramilitary forces were deployed to maintain law and order, officials said.

Trump sacks US Attorney General Jeff Sessions

Trump sacks US Attorney General Jeff Sessions

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

For the past several months, Trump has been expressing his displeasure at Sessions's functioning in public meetings and social media platform.

Can 'Singham Anna' Deliver For The BJP?

Can 'Singham Anna' Deliver For The BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Annamalai has faced criticism for the breakup between the AIADMK and the BJP, but BJP leaders say 'he attracts youth, who needs change'.

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci has been named as Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID-19, while Dr Rochelle Walensky has been named as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith as COVID-19 Equity Task Force Chair.

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

According to a 2019 Congressional Research Service report of August 2019, a longstanding goal of US policy in South Asia has been to prevent the India-Pakistan conflict from escalating to interstate war.

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

1 killed, 10 injured in clash over social media post in Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

One person was killed and 10 others suffered injuries when members of two communities clashed at a village in Maharashtra's Satara district following an 'objectionable' post on social media, police said.

CBIC Goes Soft On GST Investigations

CBIC Goes Soft On GST Investigations

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The principal commissioner has been made responsible for developing and approving any intelligence, conducting search, and completing investigations and relevant subsequent actions, including at the lower field formations, points out T N C Rajagopalan.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The latest extension will allow Bhalla to stay in the post during the general elections due early next year.

J-K admin sacks three employees for terror links

J-K admin sacks three employees for terror links

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has sacked three employees, including the Kashmir University public relations officer, for allegedly working with Pakistan-based militant outfits, raising finances for them and propagating their ideology, officials said on Monday.

HC lifts Sec 144 in Sandeshkhali, takes up abuse case on its own

HC lifts Sec 144 in Sandeshkhali, takes up abuse case on its own

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday set aside the promulgation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC at Sandeshkhali, which has been witnessing protests over the last one week.

Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Do I have to sweep roads? Mamata pulls up MLAs, officials over poor amenities

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

An angry Banerjee slammed a minister, a former Trinamool Congress mayor and a few bureaucrats for their "below-par performance".

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The government announced the decision apprehending spread of rumours through social media by anti-social elements ahead or during the rally called to be held on Monday.

76 Indian military personnel replaced by civilians: Maldives

76 Indian military personnel replaced by civilians: Maldives

Rediff.com11 May 2024

However, the Maldives government has no intention of removing the doctors from India at Senahiya, a media report said.

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit, which is probing the alleged National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, on Saturday claimed to have obtained reference question papers of the test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and planned to compare these with documents recovered from a flat in Patna during a search operation last month.

Obama nominates Indian-American to key administration post

Obama nominates Indian-American to key administration post

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Kumar joined KPMG in 1995 as a Finance Management Leader and from 2005 until his retirement in September 2013 he led the firm's West Coast Finance Management Consulting practice.

Poonch ambush: Search ops to track down terrorists enter 6th day

Poonch ambush: Search ops to track down terrorists enter 6th day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over 30 suspects have been questioned during the past few days and several of them have been released.