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Applied for an H1-B visa? Please read this!

Applied for an H1-B visa? Please read this!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'If you are so blinded by the Buy American, Hire American policy, if you are not going to be fair, consistent and welcoming, in the end America will lose out.'

U'khand crisis: Rawat moves court against imposition of Prez rule

U'khand crisis: Rawat moves court against imposition of Prez rule

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Not amused by imposition of President's Rule by the Centre, Rawat termed it as the 'murder of democracy'.

6 smart ways to protect your business legally

6 smart ways to protect your business legally

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It will be safe to incur these costs initially to prevent any problems in the future, which would be far more expensive, in terms of money, time and effort.

Rajat Gupta's plea against business partner dismissed by court

Rajat Gupta's plea against business partner dismissed by court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Rajat Gupta's lawyer Rishi Bhandari said suit was filed in order to ensure that there was a designee on the board.

Obama's statement on L-1B visa norms fails to cheer Indian IT leaders

Obama's statement on L-1B visa norms fails to cheer Indian IT leaders

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Senior management of companies use this visa for working in the US.

PM to visit Naxal-affected Dantewada, 10,000 troops deployed

PM to visit Naxal-affected Dantewada, 10,000 troops deployed

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The prime minister will be visiting an education city, aimed at providing education to under-privileged children living in the area

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Can BJP win Gujarat without Modi as CM?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The coming elections seem a tough battleground for the BJP in the wake of anti-incumbency, Patidar and Dalit agitations and implementation of the GST.

Mauritius promises India full-cooperation on tax treaty issues

Mauritius promises India full-cooperation on tax treaty issues

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Mauritius promises India full-cooperation on tax treaty issues.

Have zero tolerance policy, won't go soft: BJP on hardliner's release

Have zero tolerance policy, won't go soft: BJP on hardliner's release

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The BJP said it did not approve of the way Alam was released or with the decision itself.

India's SCO membership will strengthen region's security: PM Modi

India's SCO membership will strengthen region's security: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

At the summit, India signed the SCO's memorandum of obligations, kick-starting the process of its accession into the group as a full member.

The game is on and India is way behind

The game is on and India is way behind

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

UAVs are an intrinsic part of today's technology driven battlefield. Indians don't seem to be taking the challenge with the degree of urgency that is required, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Reliance Power to buy all of Jaypee's hydropower assets

Reliance Power to buy all of Jaypee's hydropower assets

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Deal comes within days of Abu Dhabi's TAQA pulling out of agreement.

Sebi imposes Rs 86-cr penalty on DLF

Sebi imposes Rs 86-cr penalty on DLF

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

DLFknowingly suppressed material facts: Sebi

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The CBI has shared its findings with the Enforcement Directorate.

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

During his visit, first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years, Modi will seek to enhance cooperation in energy and trade and reach out to investors to hardsell India as an attractive business destination.

US commander warns of Chinese subs lurking around Indian Ocean

US commander warns of Chinese subs lurking around Indian Ocean

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Warning India against the increasing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean region, a top American military commander on Wednesday stressed on the need to sign two key agreements between India and the US for joint tracking.

Who tipped off bizmen about Nanar refinery project?

Who tipped off bizmen about Nanar refinery project?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'One investor told us one leader in Gujarat had sent him to Konkan to buy land.' 'How did these people come to know about this project in advance when locals didn't know?' 'It means those who are running the country are somewhere interested in selling the country's resources to private businessmen.'

Refrain from using pellet guns, Rajnath Singh tells security forces in Kashmir

Refrain from using pellet guns, Rajnath Singh tells security forces in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Sending a strong message to Pakistan, Rajnath also said the neighbouring country should change its attitude and approach towards Kashmir.

Modi's tour de Punjab: PM pays homage to martyrs, visits Golden Temple

Modi's tour de Punjab: PM pays homage to martyrs, visits Golden Temple

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

"On martyrdom day, I pay my respects to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru who sacrificed their life for the nation," PM said in a statement.

Demands for Justice Ganguly's resignation increase

Demands for Justice Ganguly's resignation increase

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Troubles grew for the beleaguered former Supreme Court judge Justice Asok Ganguly with a non-governmental organisation on Wednesday moving the police seeking action against him in the alleged sexual harassment of a law intern even as he denied reports of fresh allegations that have appeared in the media.

How trifurcation may help calm Kashmir

How trifurcation may help calm Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

'As long as Pakistan exists, the situation will not stabilise and violence is bound to erupt from time to time.' 'Though not a final solution, a step that could help localise the abscess -- trifurcate Jammu and Kashmir state into three parts: Jammu, Ladakh and the Valley.'

REVEALED! How the SBI chief plans to realign credit growth

REVEALED! How the SBI chief plans to realign credit growth

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

'The overall stress on asset quality is indeed coming down.'

SC unhappy over delay in judges' appointment by Centre

SC unhappy over delay in judges' appointment by Centre

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The bench referred to the rising vacancies of judges in the high courts and the increasing number of pending cases.

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The government is going all out to spread awareness about the new indirect tax regime, and training lawmakers is being seen as a necessary first step.

Sikh leaders submit memo against SFJ to US government

Sikh leaders submit memo against SFJ to US government

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The 8-member team headed by Manjit Singh GK, president, DSGMC, met Eileen O' Connor, deputy assistant secretary.

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Oswal vs Oswal: Another murky business family feud

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

This is the first time the fight is between mother and son. Both sides don't look in the mood to relent: Advisors and spin doctors have been hired, lawyers have been consulted.

Protests continue in Parliament; Budget passed without discussion

Protests continue in Parliament; Budget passed without discussion

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The bills were passed by voice vote.

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's status as a "Special Advisor" to the UN entitled her to diplomatic immunity from prosecution at the time of her arrest last year on visa fraud charges, according to a letter from the United Nations.

Former BCCI chief Manohar, ruling group in war of words

Former BCCI chief Manohar, ruling group in war of words

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president and eminent lawyer Shashank Manohar was engaged in a proxy war of words with BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel over Tamil Nadu strongman N Srinivasan clinging to the hot seat in the world's richest cricket body.

Violence rocks BHU campus as students, police clash

Violence rocks BHU campus as students, police clash

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Violence erupted after some students, protesting against the alleged eve-teasing incident, wanted to meet the vice chancellor at his residence, according to police and university sources.

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Did Jayalalithaa, who was also in jail then, know about these transactions?

Can the EC fight Tamil Nadu's 'cash-for-votes' frenzy?

Can the EC fight Tamil Nadu's 'cash-for-votes' frenzy?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The EC's actions remain to be seen on 'money-hoarding and transportation' for poll-time use. The question remains if the polity in the state would push the EC so far as to use the countermanding option. Even then EC would have to push its constitutional powers to find a way to prevent 'money-power' in the state's elections, says N Sathiya Moorthy

EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The prime minister had violated the model code of conduct by holding a 'roadshow' after voting in the Gujarat assembly polls, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged.

Facing action in more states, ban in Himachal, Ramdev to move court

Facing action in more states, ban in Himachal, Ramdev to move court

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

After yoga guru Baba Ramdev was banned from conducting programmes in Himachal on Monday and booked in Maharashtra and Rajasthan under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Atrocities Act for his honeymoon remarks targeting targeting Rahul Gandhi, the yoga guru said he would move the courts against the curbs.

Lahore shuts down as Pakistan opposition holds anti-govt protests

Lahore shuts down as Pakistan opposition holds anti-govt protests

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Pakistan Opposition leader Imran Khan's supporters chanting 'Go Nawaz go' on Monday cut off the city from the rest of the country by blocking all major roads during their anti-Government protests even as negotiators from the two sides met to defuse the crisis and make the dialogue process more result-oriented.

Delhi church gutted in fire, foul play suspected

Delhi church gutted in fire, foul play suspected

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

A substantial part of a catholic church in northeast Delhi's Tahirpur area was gutted when a fire broke out at its premises on Monday morning with the Christian community suspecting foul play in the incident.

Govt launches portal to better biz climate

Govt launches portal to better biz climate

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sharma says efforts on to bring dissenting ministries on board eBiz platform.

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Contract finally given for Rs 2,400-cr project, with GIFT City-like features

Markets at lifetime high; Nifty above 8K for first time

Markets at lifetime high; Nifty above 8K for first time

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The benchmark Nifty rallied 1,000 points or 17% from 7,000 in 78 trading sessions since May 12, till date to surpass the 8,000 mark.

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.