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PM Modi should be granted immunity from lawsuits in US: Preet Bharara

PM Modi should be granted immunity from lawsuits in US: Preet Bharara

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, has once again gone to bat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the immunity the Indian leader enjoys from lawsuits brought against him in the United States.

Ishrat case: Cop cites 'incomplete' charge sheet to seek bail

Ishrat case: Cop cites 'incomplete' charge sheet to seek bail

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

A jailed Gujarat police officer who is one of the accused in the "fake" encounter killings of Ishrat Jahan and three others, today sought bail on the ground that the Cent6ral Bureau of Investigation had filed "incomplete" chargesheet in the 2004 case.

When a Bengal minister was all praise for the Tatas

When a Bengal minister was all praise for the Tatas

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Partha Chatterjee said the Tatas have 'love for the people'.

The future lies in diamonds

The future lies in diamonds

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Rajesh Bhayani examines what SEBI's approval of diamond futures trading means for the diamond market players.

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The office of the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara on Sunday, October 19, in papers filed with the US District Court in Manhattan strongly argued in favour of immunity for Prime Mimister Narendra Modi in a pending lawsuit against Modi that has been brought by an organisation based in the United States.

Chinese companies' love affair with India: The real story

Chinese companies' love affair with India: The real story

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

China accounts for 90% of imports of mobile phones to India.

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

In his latest book, Fly Me To The Moon, former member of Parliament Prafull Goradia provides interesting insights into the man who is India's prime minister.

ED seizes Rs 5,100cr assets of Nirav Modi, moves to revoke his passport

ED seizes Rs 5,100cr assets of Nirav Modi, moves to revoke his passport

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

As many as 17 locations in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Surat were raided by the ED.

Armed with 'sticky' bomb, Indian Mujahideen likely to strike in May

Armed with 'sticky' bomb, Indian Mujahideen likely to strike in May

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The terror group, which suffered a major blow after the arrest of its founder Yasin Bhatkal, is all set to make a comeback with a 'sticky' bomb usually used to target government officials. Vicky Nanjappa reports

The RSS is already celebrating

The RSS is already celebrating

Rediff.com13 May 2014

20 times increase in people joining RSS on rss.org, Marginal increase in number of branches. Archis Mohan reports

Ishrat fake encounter case: CBI opposes Vanzara's bail plea

Ishrat fake encounter case: CBI opposes Vanzara's bail plea

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday opposed bail application moved by suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, an accused in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, saying he may tamper with evidence as he is "politically well-connected".

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Migrant workers are leaving Gujarat, PM Modi's home state, as they have no work.

Khadse likely to get clean chit by cops in Dawood call case

Khadse likely to get clean chit by cops in Dawood call case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

On Friday, Khadse made a futile bid to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval as well as senior party leaders in New Delhi.

MHA orders probe into A'bad hotel 'diktat' against NE staff during Xi visit

MHA orders probe into A'bad hotel 'diktat' against NE staff during Xi visit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The home ministry on Monday ordered a probe into allegation that employees of northeast origin at an Ahmedabad hotel were asked to stay away during Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to the city.

What if Modi had attended Nitish's swearing-in?

What if Modi had attended Nitish's swearing-in?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

'Only the prime minister can take the initiative in reaching out to his opponents. The fact that he has been reluctant to do so, leaving it to the Arun Jaitleys and Venkaiah Naidus to hold out the olive branch, has given the Opposition the chance of pointing to his aloofness,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Your home loan queries answered!

Your home loan queries answered!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Chartered accountant and Sebi registered investment advisor, Harsh Vardhan Roongta, answers your home loan queries

Congress leaders stage protests against demonetisation outside RBI offices

Congress leaders stage protests against demonetisation outside RBI offices

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

They alleged that the central bank has "failed miserably" in handling the situation post-demonetisation.

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Some unlikely celebrities are behind multiple campaigns to fight the fake news menace.

Will they get their salaries on time?

Will they get their salaries on time?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

With the first salary date after demonetisation around the corner, will India's labourers be able to take their hard-earned wages home?

How best to remember George Fernandes?

How best to remember George Fernandes?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'A fierce crusader against communalism, George joined hands with majoritarian forces, never to revisit or re-assess his saffron association.' 'He was a Union minister in 1998-2004, a time when people like Graham Staines were lynched in Orissa.' 'On the Gujarat pogrom of 2002, George went on to kind of justify the slashing of pregnant women, by saying in the Lok Sabha that this was nothing new for India.' 'Thus, he was in sharp contrast to what he had himself stood for in the heyday of his political career in the 1970s and 1980s, says Mohammad Sajjad.

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans in Himachal

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans in Himachal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

Showering his praise on the armed forces guarding the nation, Prime Minister Modi earlier on Sunday dedicated this year's Diwali to the jawans.

Raids continue, currency worth crores dug up

Raids continue, currency worth crores dug up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Authorities on Saturday continued to dig up currency to the tune of lakhs of rupees, including in new notes, across the country.

Why governments don't like certain NGOs

Why governments don't like certain NGOs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

'There is nothing traitorous about highlighting the poor record of your own government. If the Indian government does something wrong, we all have the right to point this out at any forum, international or national.'

All about Modi's PMO

All about Modi's PMO

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Who are the men the prime minister relies on to execute his impressive agenda?

For a democracy, Modi's words are ominous

For a democracy, Modi's words are ominous

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Modi followed a prime minister whose second term was marked by such tragic passivity that Indians, it would seem, are willing to go to great pains to help this one realise his ambitions for them.'

Cash Crisis: Daily wagers skip meal

Cash Crisis: Daily wagers skip meal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

'Modi has said the poor are sleeping peacefully and the rich are buying sleeping pills.' 'The reality is the other way around.' 'Poor people are not able to sleep because of hunger.'

In Delhi's Jung, AAP gives in, sends Maliwal's file to LG

In Delhi's Jung, AAP gives in, sends Maliwal's file to LG

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Swati Maliwal, whose appointment as Delhi Commission for Women chief by the Kejriwal government was struck down by Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung triggering a fresh round of confrontation, on Thursday alleged that her office had been locked and name plate removed.

Corporate leaders whose moves will be most watched in 2015

Corporate leaders whose moves will be most watched in 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

India Inc has few leaders who are likely to grab headlines in 2015.

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Besides being a successful entrepreneur, he is the world's second youngest writer of books on ethical hacking.

Modi does like to spring surprises

Modi does like to spring surprises

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Though the Cabinet reshuffle on July 5 has a clear stamp of the Prime Minister's Office, the changes have also increased the coherence between the Bharatiya Janata Party, the government and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Revealed! 628 Indians hold Rs 4,479-cr dirty money in a Swiss bank

Revealed! 628 Indians hold Rs 4,479-cr dirty money in a Swiss bank

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Out of these, no balance has been found in case of 289 accounts

'Hatred for Modi' sole glue binding the opposition: PM

'Hatred for Modi' sole glue binding the opposition: PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Dubbing the next election a choice between governance and development on one side and chaos on the other, the prime minister cited the example of Karnataka, where the Congress-Janata Dal(Secular) alliance 'stole the mandate' to form government with 'development taking a back seat'.

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The founder of the Republican Hindu Coalition first attracted attention in the US as the "Punjabi tycoon" who was a huge supporter of Narendra Modi in the US. 'He will be best for India. There is no better ally for the US than India in the region,' Shalabh Kumar tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Kick-start likely for finance SEZs in Budget

Kick-start likely for finance SEZs in Budget

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Finance firms in these SEZs likely to get tax breaks.

Bombay, Black Friday, Parzania: Top 11 Real to Reel Stories

Bombay, Black Friday, Parzania: Top 11 Real to Reel Stories

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Looking at the most touching Hindi movies inspired by true-life events.

Of Modi's 'Make in India' and Anil Ambani's boldest plan

Of Modi's 'Make in India' and Anil Ambani's boldest plan

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The success of Anil Ambani's ambitious defence plan will depend partly on whether he can persuade government officials and international partners that he can build sophisticated equipment and partly on whether the PM can get India's notoriously slow procurement process to work, say Paritosh Bansal, Sanjeev Miglani and Promit Mukherjee.

'Modi'fication of foreign policy

'Modi'fication of foreign policy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Narendra Modi's promise to allow states a bigger say in strategising and building foreign policy is unexceptionable, says TP Sreenivasan.

Modi @ Madison Square creates divide in Sangh Parivar

Modi @ Madison Square creates divide in Sangh Parivar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The efforts by the organisers to show that the reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madison Square Garden was an event organised by all sections of the Indian community has led to deep divisions and heartburn among Sangh Parivar organisations in the US.

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.