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Tripura violence: SC grants protection to 3 charged with UAPA

Tripura violence: SC grants protection to 3 charged with UAPA

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant also issued a notice to the Agartala police on the plea filed by advocates, Mukesh and Ansarul Haq, and journalist Shyam Meera Singh against lodging of the FIR.

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'The Modi visit will prove to be the watershed where India and the United States commenced technology trade and transfer.'

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

General Pande said the northern border region has been peaceful and steps have been taken to maintain peace through established protocol and existing mechanism.

ED show-cause notice to Amnesty for 'violating' FEMA

ED show-cause notice to Amnesty for 'violating' FEMA

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

They said the notice was issued, after completion of the probe, under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Russian forces committed war crimes in Ukraine: US

Russian forces committed war crimes in Ukraine: US

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Russian troops have targeted areas where civilians are present, including apartment buildings, schools and hospitals.

What is India's top risk stemming from Covid?

What is India's top risk stemming from Covid?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A fracture of interstate relations could be India's biggest risk coming out of the pandemic. This topped a list of critical risks for India over the next two years, according to Geneva-based World Economic Forum's Executive Opinion Survey (EOS), whose results were released on Tuesday. Other top risks include a debt crisis in large economies, widespread youth disillusionment, failure of technology governance and digital inequality.

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and was able to talk, a day after the Mumbai-born author was stabbed, in what US authorities said was a 'targeted, unprovoked, preplanned' attack.

'No one knows who is going to be in charge'

'No one knows who is going to be in charge'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'The worry among many international actors is whether there will be stability to provide assistance to the government because the political developments in the last few months are a real concern.'

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.

US appoints special coordinator for Tibet, needles China

US appoints special coordinator for Tibet, needles China

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday named Robert Destro, assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labour, as the special coordinator for Tibetan issues. Destro will focus on advancing dialogue between the Communist-run government in Beijing and the Dalai Lama, protecting the distinct religious cultural and linguistic identity of Tibetans, improving respect for their human rights and much, much more, Pompeo said.

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

COVID-19 biggest challenge since WW-II: PM Modi at G20

COVID-19 biggest challenge since WW-II: PM Modi at G20

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Modi called for a new global index based on talent, technology, transparency and trusteeship towards the planet in the post-corona world.

PIX: New gym creates safe space for Afghan women

PIX: New gym creates safe space for Afghan women

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

When the Taliban ruled the country between 1996 and 2001, they banned education for females and barred women from leaving the house without a male relative.

Modi's masks may erase the more human face

Modi's masks may erase the more human face

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Today when we see the man behaving in a controlled, almost genteel fashion, creating a government with Prussian efficiency, colonising Delhi with a strange silence of expectation, one must ask is this Modi? Or is Modi all the trails he has left behind?'

World Bank stops all projects in Russia, Belarus with 'immediate effect'

World Bank stops all projects in Russia, Belarus with 'immediate effect'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The World Bank has announced that it will stop all its programmes in Russia and Belarus with "immediate effect" in response to Moscow's military operations in Ukraine and "hostilities" against the people of the war-torn country. On February 24, Russian forces launched military operations in Ukraine, three days after Moscow recognised Ukraine's breakaway regions - Donetsk and Luhansk - as independent entities. The decision comes as a large number of countries, organisations and businesses are severing ties and have imposed sanctions on Russia over the country's invasion of Ukraine, and with Belarus for its support and cooperation with Moscow.

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

'Profiting from Pain': Covid created new billionaire every 30 hrs

'Profiting from Pain': Covid created new billionaire every 30 hrs

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Releasing a report titled 'Profiting from Pain' in Davos, the rights group further said as the cost of essential goods rises faster than it has in decades, billionaires in the food and energy sectors are increasing their fortunes by $1 billion every two days.

Modi-Biden talks: A call on Taliban to end terror

Modi-Biden talks: A call on Taliban to end terror

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

In a US-India Joint Leaders' Statement issued after the first in-person bilateral meeting between US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Friday, the two leaders underscored the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan.

Ukraine Crisis: India On A Safe Wicket

Ukraine Crisis: India On A Safe Wicket

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

American analysts and their camp followers in India are talking absolute rubbish when they try to establish that India is facing a Hobson's choice in regard of Donbass, called upon to take sides between Russia and the West, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pakistan needles India again, passes resolution on Kashmir in parliament

Pakistan needles India again, passes resolution on Kashmir in parliament

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Pakistan's parliament has unanimously passed a resolution, condemning the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir.

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

China, Russia, Iran and international terrorism form the 'big four' set of security threats in an era of dramatic change, Britain's chief spy said in a rare public speech on Tuesday.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The last rites will be held at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Friday.

India is making every effort to save life of every citizen: PM

India is making every effort to save life of every citizen: PM

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The prime minister further said that the teachings of Buddha stated that human beings should constantly strive to overcome difficult situations and urged everyone to work together during this pandemic.

Is It Time To Become A Hindu Rashtra?

Is It Time To Become A Hindu Rashtra?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'If we were to change the name of our country officially and become a Hindu Rashtra, will the treatment of Muslims change?' asks Aakar Patel.

World seeing 'explosion' in power seizures by force: UN chief to world leaders

World seeing 'explosion' in power seizures by force: UN chief to world leaders

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The world is seeing an "explosion" in seizures of power by force and military coups are back, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told world leaders on Tuesday, lamenting that geopolitical divisions are undermining international cooperation as he called for strengthening global governance and re-igniting multilateralism.

Some members of judiciary have 'let us down': Sibal

Some members of judiciary have 'let us down': Sibal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Sibal also said the present dispensation wants an 'Opposition-mukt Bharat' not just a 'Congress-mukt Bharat'.

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday agreed to hear a plea of two advocates and a journalist seeking quashing of a criminal case lodged under the harsh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provisions against them for allegedly bringing facts through social media posts about the 'targeted violence' against the minority community in Tripura.

The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'There's this one scene in Gulmohar that belongs to Manojji and everyone was excited for him.' 'The evening before we were to shoot it, everyone, from Sharmilaji to the junior most actor, wished him luck.'
'He was suddenly nervous.'
'The next day, 14 actors, from Sharmilaji and Amol Palekar to Suraj Sharma, all watched him perform.' 'It was like being back in film school.'

Omicron variant jab could be ready in 100 days: Pfizer

Omicron variant jab could be ready in 100 days: Pfizer

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Pfizer's chief executive Dr Albert Bourla told the BBC that he is of the view that annual vaccinations would be needed to maintain a "very high level of protection" against the deadly disease that has claimed over five million lives across the world.

Keeping Govt away from the Covid vaccine

Keeping Govt away from the Covid vaccine

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The Indian State has low operational capabilities. Individuals will have concerns about material that flows through the government, on questions of purity, perfection of the cold chain, and correctness of procedures at the frontline. Even if a government programme is able to solve all these problems, it will be limited in scale-up. The passion, management capabilities, and response to local conditions, which will be found with tens of thousands of ground-level initiatives, Individuals will have concerns about material that flows through the government, on questions of purity, perfection of the cold chain, and correctness of procedures. Even if a government programme is able to solve all these problems, it will be limited in scale-up, argues Ajay Shah.

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

"Is this where our country is headed? Had we dreamt of a country where there was no space for dissent, where only the rich and powerful are heard and where the poorest and most vulnerable are oppressed? Where there once was law, there is now only darkness," he said in the video in Urdu.

NEVER FIGHT In Front Of Your Children!

NEVER FIGHT In Front Of Your Children!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

It is a mistake to believe that children are unaware when parental battles happen behind closed doors.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.

China accuses US of using democracy as 'WMD' to stoke confrontation

China accuses US of using democracy as 'WMD' to stoke confrontation

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

While the US omitted China and Russia from the list of invitees, Beijing was furious over the invitation to the self-governing island Taiwan, which China said is a blatant violation of the 'One China' policy that considers Taipei as the integral part of the Chinese mainland.

Every disruption should not be seen as destruction:PM

Every disruption should not be seen as destruction:PM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

"The biggest challenge before us is that the 21st century belongs to Asia. But do we have this sentiment, I think that is the biggest challenge," he said.