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US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The Agency said it has delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Thursday.

Assam flood situation worsens, over 2.5 lakh affected; two more dead

Assam flood situation worsens, over 2.5 lakh affected; two more dead

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Five major rivers, including the Brahmaputra at two places, were flowing over the danger level, it said.

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Guardian drones for India? Why not, says top US senator

Guardian drones for India? Why not, says top US senator

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Democrat Senator Mark Warner and his Republican colleague in the Senate Dan Sullivan, during a programme in Washington asserted that the erstwhile Obama administration and the US Congress designating India as a major defence partner is a significant step forward in taking the India-US relationship to the next level.

'No Point In Giving Election Commission Such Power'

'No Point In Giving Election Commission Such Power'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'They have been found wanting in taking stern measures to stop this because the Constitution has given them this authority and the power to ensure a free and fair election in the country.'

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'It was a machinery of death. A large number of Hindus were first converted and then persecuted from 1560 all the way to 1812!' says novelist Richard Zimler.

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pro-Palestinian protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place.

Who shall guard the guardians?

Who shall guard the guardians?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

'India Has Changed So Much'

'India Has Changed So Much'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'I don't feel like going back to India, to the old Delhi that I grew up in. Because the place doesn't exist anymore.'

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A judicial magistrate (first class) granted bail to the 17-year-old boy's father Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his grandfather, who were arrested in May-end and are currently in judicial custody.

181 VCs, academicians accuse Rahul of spreading falsehood

181 VCs, academicians accuse Rahul of spreading falsehood

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The selection has been completely based on academic and administrative prowess and with a vision to take universities ahead, they said.

Delhi's St Stephen withdraws suspension of over 100 students after backlash

Delhi's St Stephen withdraws suspension of over 100 students after backlash

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The alleged suspension was criticised by a member of faculty at the college for "forcing" to take part in a religious activity and on grounds of university rules and regulations. He also demanded disciplinary action against the person concerned who sent the email.

Avoid...: US on Modi's 'ghar me ghus kar' remark

Avoid...: US on Modi's 'ghar me ghus kar' remark

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

When asked if Modi and Singh's comments can be seen as "confessions" on the alleged "assassination of (Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh) Nijjar in Canada, (designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh) Pannu's murder-for-hire plot in New York, and killings in Pakistan", Miller said the US will not get involved in the matter.

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

China's PLA Navy has deployed a number of platforms including frontline warships and a submarine for the exercise from November 11 to 17.

Siddhartha Mukherjee wins Guardian First Book award

Siddhartha Mukherjee wins Guardian First Book award

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Indian origin American physician who won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction, has added another literary accolade by winning the Guardian First Book Award for his "biography" of cancer, The Emperor of All Melodies.

Women employees may now nominate children for family pension

Women employees may now nominate children for family pension

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed woman employees to nominate her son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

Family pension: Major decision for women employees

Family pension: Major decision for women employees

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed woman employees to nominate her son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to an official statement issued on Monday. Previously, family pension was granted to the spouse of a deceased government servant or pensioner, while other family members became eligible only after the spouse's ineligibility or demise, the statement said. Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said that the Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has introduced an amendment to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, allowing female government employees or pensioners to grant family pension to their eligible child/children after their own demise, in place of of their spouse.

U'khand UCC Bill: Jail, penalty for non-registration of live-in relationships

U'khand UCC Bill: Jail, penalty for non-registration of live-in relationships

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand, 2024 bill also says that any child born of a live-in relationship shall be considered a legitimate child.

Need to safeguard judiciary: Retired judges write to CJI

Need to safeguard judiciary: Retired judges write to CJI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'The practice of selectively praising judicial decisions that align with one's views while vehemently criticising those that do not, undermines the very essence of judicial review and the rule of law'

Shinde, Fadnavis tell police to crack the whip in killer Porsche case

Shinde, Fadnavis tell police to crack the whip in killer Porsche case

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis have directed stringent action in the case of a car accident involving a 17-year-old boy, in which two persons were killed, the Pune police chief said on Tuesday.

Don't use children in election campaigning: EC

Don't use children in election campaigning: EC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Political leaders and candidates should not use children for campaign activities in any manner including holding a child in their arms, carrying a child in a vehicle or in rallies, the poll watchdog said.

Want To Gift Investment?

Want To Gift Investment?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

If the gift is received from a relative, there is no tax implication. But if the gift is received from a non-relative and exceeds Rs 50,000 in value during a financial year, the entire value of the gift is taxable.

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the laws, said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the British-era laws that gave primacy to penal action.

We can defend ourselves: Pak reacts to Rajnath

We can defend ourselves: Pak reacts to Rajnath

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

A statement by the foreign office in Islamabad said that Pakistan has always demonstrated its commitment to peace in the region but its desire for peace should not be misconstrued.

The 'Starc reality' of high-stakes final

The 'Starc reality' of high-stakes final

Rediff.com26 May 2024

A man of big games! He may have faced a lot of backlash after a torrid start to the season, but KKR's 'big-bucks' man, proved exactly why he's worth every penny as he put up a match-winning performance to power Kolkata Knight Riders to their third Indian Premier League title.

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

It is the first Indian film in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years.

IYCU: Scholarship for OBC Students, Delhi

IYCU: Scholarship for OBC Students, Delhi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Selected students from Delhi will receive up to Rs 10,000 to cover tuition fees along with an annual academic allowance of up to Rs 10,000.

Will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists, warns Rajnath Singh

Will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists, warns Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Singh said India has the strength to take stern action against cross-border terrorism and Pakistan has started realising it.

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, millions across parts of Mexico, Canada and the United States watched the rare total solar eclipse.

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Rediff.com14 May 2024

He died at AIIMS in New Delhi at 9.45 pm, hospital sources said.

PIX: Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper at Guardians of Galaxy premiere

PIX: Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper at Guardians of Galaxy premiere

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have bee up to.

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

6 Indians in Guardian's World Test XI

6 Indians in Guardian's World Test XI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

There is not a single Australian in the side.

Imran to be 'love child's' guardian

Imran to be 'love child's' guardian

Rediff.com23 May 2004

Imran said Sita White had asked him and his wife, Jemima, ten days before her death if the couple would be the girl's guardians.

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The 'aura of invincibility' around Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been 'shattered' by the Indian voters who gave the Opposition a new lease on life, this is how the international media described the outcome of India's general elections.

Shatrughan meets Nitish Kumar, says he is 'guardian' of Bihar

Shatrughan meets Nitish Kumar, says he is 'guardian' of Bihar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Shatrughan Sinha, MP and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, on Saturday met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who he described as "guardian of the state", generating speculation in political circles which he downplayed.

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Delhi case was not the first FIR registered in the country. He said the first case under the new laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior at 10 minutes past midnight.

Indian shepherds confront Chinese PLA soldiers at LAC

Indian shepherds confront Chinese PLA soldiers at LAC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The confrontation, which happened on January 2, saw the shepherds reportedly throwing rocks at the Chinese personnel.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why Are Bangladeshis Protesting?

Why Are Bangladeshis Protesting?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Members of the Islami Andolan Bangladesh, a political party, marched to the nation's election commission, ahead of the election schedule declaration, in Dhaka, November 15, 2023. Three days earlier, November 12, 2023, garment industry workers protested demanding a wage raise at Mirpur in Dhaka.