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'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'The touchstone is reciprocity which will be applied to friends and foes alike.' 'It will be a bitter pill to swallow.'

India trashes Canada's 'absurd, baseless' charges against Shah

India trashes Canada's 'absurd, baseless' charges against Shah

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said such irresponsible actions will have serious consequences for bilateral ties.

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Pakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision as former Test captain Rashid Latif insisted that the PCB has to make a strong statement.

'Without US, Saudis, UAE in loop, there will be no retaliation'

'Without US, Saudis, UAE in loop, there will be no retaliation'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'If Pakistan's army wants to escalate violence in Kashmir, they have an unlimited supply of jihadis they can train and send. That's not an issue for them.'

Gaurav Gogoi's British wife has ISI links, claims BJP; Cong hits back

Gaurav Gogoi's British wife has ISI links, claims BJP; Cong hits back

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of raising questions on sensitive defence matters in Parliament after his marriage to a British citizen. Sarma alleged that Gogoi's wife, Elizabeth Colburn, has links with the Pakistani establishment, including working for an organisation allegedly a front for the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Gogoi has rejected the allegations as "baseless" and said the BJP is trying to divert attention from its own failures.

Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Almost five years later, the three services have still not fully understood that joint/theatre commands are not a discussion point; they are the prime minister's diktat on a military reform measure that is in line with what armed forces around the world have implemented, points out Ajai Shukla.

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'It is a breathtaking journey towards the Tibet border, especially since the Border Road Organisation has accomplished a fabulous feat in black-topping the road till the border.' 'One is left with a salute for the dauntless Indian soldiers who spend the winter in these majestic, though inhospitable areas (we were told that the temperature comes down to minus 40 in winter),' recounts Claude Arpi.

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Opposition MPs in the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to protest its chairperson Jagdambika Pal's alleged 'unilateral' decisions and attempts to 'bulldoze' proceedings, indicating that they may disassociate themselves from the panel.

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

MP home minister threatens legal action against Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday warned of legal action against Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her social media post, in which she accused the saffron party-led government in the state of indulging in corruption.

Punjab CM appoints Prashant Kishor as principal advisor

Punjab CM appoints Prashant Kishor as principal advisor

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Kishor had handled the Congress poll campaign in the 2017 Punjab assembly elections. The Congress in 2017 had stormed to power by bagging 77 seats in the 117-member assembly.

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Kerala unit of the Congress instantly gets a headache when Shashi Tharoor lets loose one of his observations showering flowers on enemy territory. With every such action triggering controversy within a nervous Congress party, some feel it is high time Tharoor showed a degree of solidarity with the ideals of his party, notes Shyam G Menon.

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

BJP MP Pritam Munde expects action against Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Later, authorities can decide whether the complaint is proper or not, Munde told reporters in Maharashtra's Beed district on Wednesday, adding that she expects action to be taken in the present case.

Prashant Kishor, man who helped Modi, Nitish, to manage Amarinder's poll campaign

Prashant Kishor, man who helped Modi, Nitish, to manage Amarinder's poll campaign

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The strategist is expected to visit Punjab for 2-3 days in mid-February for an early assessment.

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Descendants of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose claim they have documentary evidence to prove that the Renkoji temple authorities in Japan have always been willing to hand over the 'ashes' believed to be his, refuting perceptions of roadblocks to their repatriation. They assert that successive Indian governments have shown little interest in retrieving the remains and conducting DNA tests, despite numerous appeals from the family. The article highlights the conflicting reports and controversies surrounding Netaji's death and the ongoing mystery surrounding his remains.

Waqf meet: TMC MP throws smashed glass bottle at Chair, suspended

Waqf meet: TMC MP throws smashed glass bottle at Chair, suspended

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The meeting of the Joint Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill took an ugly turn as the Trinamool Congress MP smashed a glass water bottle and threw it towards panel chairman Jagdambika Pal of the Bharatiya Janata Party during a heated exchange of words with BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta high court judge.

How History Will Remember Dr Singh

How History Will Remember Dr Singh

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Manmohan Singh represented the finest aspects of India, asserts Aakar Patel.

I have a voice, but they don't listen: Mary Kom on IOA

I have a voice, but they don't listen: Mary Kom on IOA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Boxing great M C Mary Kom, who is also the chairperson of IOA's athletes' commission, says she has stopped giving suggestions to the National Olympic Committee as it doesn't pay attention to them.

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Friday formed two committees to advice them on the future course of action

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get the people who are already here out of here, and only allow population increases in the white population.'

Prashant Kishor's team says 'confined' to hotel in Tripura

Prashant Kishor's team says 'confined' to hotel in Tripura

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

While Tripura unit of TMC described it as an "attack on democracy" and said they were confined to their hotel by the police, Manik Das, Superintendent of Police, West Tripura, claimed members of the 22-member I-Pac team are being questioned in a Agartala city-based hotel, as part of a routine check-up.

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the United States with alleged bribery and fraud, the Congress on Thursday said it 'vindicates' its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various 'scams' involving his conglomerate.

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court asserted on Friday that action must be taken against all those making hate speeches "this side or that side".

Canadian lawmakers back Indian students facing deportation

Canadian lawmakers back Indian students facing deportation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

A Canadian parliamentary committee has voted unanimously to urge the border services agency to stop the deportation of nearly 700 Indian students who were duped by unscrupulous education consultants in India to enter the country with "fraudulent college admission letters."

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday threatened legal action against the body's president PT Usha for "defaming" his image after she issued a show cause notice to him on the basis of a complaint challenging his eligibility to hold the post.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Ganguly replaces Kumble as ICC Cricket's Committee chairman

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Ramiz Raja part of ICC working group formed to review cricket in Afghanistan

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Ready to apologise 100 times for Shivaji statue collapse: Shinde

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

His remarks come a day after Ajit Pawar apologised to the people of the state for the collapse of the structure which was installed in the coastal district's Malvan tehsil, around 480km from Mumbai.

Stubble burning: SC raps Punjab, Haryana govts

Stubble burning: SC raps Punjab, Haryana govts

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rapped the Haryana and Punjab governments over non-prosecution of violators found guilty of stubble burning and summoned the state chief secretaries to appear before it on October 23 and submit. an explanation.

Indian-American Sikh doctor gets death threats

Indian-American Sikh doctor gets death threats

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Amandeep Singh, a general internist at Monroe Hospital in Indiana, recently received the death threat through a text message on his cell phone by the unknown individual who claimed to have murdered the number's previous owner, community leaders said.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Prashant Kishor to be made advisor to Nitish, gets Cabinet rank

Prashant Kishor to be made advisor to Nitish, gets Cabinet rank

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The poll strategist was the main force behind Kumar's campaign strategy in Bihar.

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'The visit of the honourable PM with the workable strategy towards conflict resolution will help greatly.' 'But visiting the state without concrete proposals may not bring the desired outcome at this stage.'

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'It would be reasonable to assume that Modi 3.0 would be more focused on projects and schemes which do not require any legislative change or which have the support of its coalition partners,' asserts A K Bhattacharya.

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The statements the separatists make, the abominable tableaux at their parades, the slogans, posters, and selfies with assault rifles are not India's problem. If they are a nuisance, it should bother their host countries, because they are armed and have their own underworld with deadly gang rivalries. Significantly, none of this happens in the US -- only in snowflaky Canada, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'These three wrestlers (Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik) are indirectly or directly part of the Congress.'

RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut

RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday decided to keep the policy rate unchanged for the tenth time in a row but changed its stance to 'neutral' that may lead to a cut in the forthcoming policies. RBI maintained status quo despite the US Federal Reserve lowering the benchmark rates by 50 basis points last month.

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Indian-American Neera Tanden, who has been nominated as the director of the Office of Management and Budget by US president-elect Joe Biden, on Tuesday shared the inspiring story of her mother who immigrated to the US from India.