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Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state, told a bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose that whenever there is an allegation that a probe is not being carried fairly, the court takes the facts into account and then transfers the case to CBI after a prima facie conclusion.

How Cops Gunned Down Top Maoist Milind Teltumbde

How Cops Gunned Down Top Maoist Milind Teltumbde

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'The Maoists have weakened considerably in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh after Milind Teltumbde's death.'

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

India and China on Tuesday agreed to "jointly deal with security threats" and take measures to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism during their first dialogue on counter-terrorism and security in Beijing, amid Indo-Pak tensions following the Uri terror attack.

PM security breach: MHA panel at Ferozepur; Punjab submits report to Centre

PM security breach: MHA panel at Ferozepur; Punjab submits report to Centre

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Punjab chief secy is learnt to have shared details pertaining to the sequence of events that unfolded during the prime minister's visit on Wednesday

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

ISIS, Qaeda planning large-scale attacks on US, warns FBI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Federal Bureau of Investigation director Christopher Wray on Thursday expressed concern that foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs), such as the Islamic State and Al Qaeda, may either launch or inspire large-scale attacks against the United States.

Russian hackers attacked 2018 Winter Games: US indictment

Russian hackers attacked 2018 Winter Games: US indictment

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'No significant impact' on Tokyo 2020 from possible cyber attacks

Manufacturing activity touches 8-month high in July

Manufacturing activity touches 8-month high in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

India's manufacturing sector activity hit the highest level in eight months in July, driven by a significant rise in business orders, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose from 53.9 in June to 56.4 in July, reflecting the strongest improvement in the health of the sector in eight months. The July PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 13th straight month.

New Parliament will be paperless -- here's what to expect

New Parliament will be paperless -- here's what to expect

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

In the new Parliament House, with a soft launch this Winter Session, paper is expected to disappear. For the guidance of ministers, secretaries can scribble notes on linked pads even from their offices to respond to queries from members.

Kamala Harris is tough, proven fighter for middle class: Biden

Kamala Harris is tough, proven fighter for middle class: Biden

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Biden, 77, made his maiden public appearance with his running mate Harris on Wednesday and said that both of them are ready to get to work in rebuilding America and a better future for its people.

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Syed Abdul Mueed is the third son of the Hizb chief to have been sacked from the government job.

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The White House has ruled out sending Ahmed Abu Khatallah, a key suspect in the attacks at the United States consulate in Benghazi in September 2012, to the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention center and asserted that he would be tried through the federal court system.

India's National Security is being transformed

India's National Security is being transformed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Modi felt there were too many silos with no arrangement to take a comprehensive view on national security. The PM has entrusted NSA Ajit Doval to evolve a comprehensive roadmap and get it implemented, reveals Nitin Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief, Strategic News International.

RS deputy chairman seeks 'sunset clause' for redundant laws

RS deputy chairman seeks 'sunset clause' for redundant laws

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Addressing the centenary year celebrations of the All India Presiding Officers Conference organised in the Himachal Pradesh State Assembly, Harivansh suggested various reforms to make law making legislatures more dynamic.

India at risk of communal violence before LS election: US spymaster

India at risk of communal violence before LS election: US spymaster

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

If the ruling BJP stresses on Hindu nationalist themes ahead of the general election in May, there will be communal violence'

Services sector growth falls to 4-month low in July

Services sector growth falls to 4-month low in July

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India's services sector lost momentum in July as demand was curtailed by competitive pressures, elevated inflation and unfavourable weather, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 59.2 in June to 55.5 in July, pointing to the slowest rate of growth in four months. For the 12th straight month, the services sector witnessed an expansion in output. In Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

Services sector activity expands at strongest rate in over 11 years

Services sector activity expands at strongest rate in over 11 years

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

India's services sector activities improved further and expanded at strongest rate in over 11 years in May, supported by a substantial pick-up in new business growth, even as input cost inflation climbed to a record high, a monthly survey said on Friday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index jumped to 58.9 in May, up from 57.9 in April, amid better underlying demand and strong inflows of new work. For the tenth straight month, the services sector witnessed an expansion in output.

I-T dept to share PAN, bank details with 10 intel agencies

I-T dept to share PAN, bank details with 10 intel agencies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The income tax department will share PAN and bank account details of any entity with 10 investigative and intelligence agencies, including the CBI and NIA, under the integrated counter-terrorism platform NATGRID, according to an official order.

'SL Easter bombings probe will end up in nothing'

'SL Easter bombings probe will end up in nothing'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Meanwhile, a three-member committee appointed to probe the attacks that killed 258 people, including 11 Indians, on Monday submitted its final report to President Maithripala Sirisena.

Manufacturing sector growth steadied in May despite high inflation

Manufacturing sector growth steadied in May despite high inflation

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

India's manufacturing sector growth steadied in May, with new orders and production increasing at similar rates to those registered in the previous month, while demand showed signs of resilience and improved further in spite of another uptick in selling prices, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 54.6 in May, little changed from 54.7 in April, pointing to a sustained recovery across the sector. The May PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the eleventh straight month.

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected new Pakistan PM today

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Sharif, 70, and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) vice-chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday filed their nomination papers for the post.

Russia attempted to interfere in 2020 polls: US report

Russia attempted to interfere in 2020 polls: US report

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A declassified report by the United States intelligence released stated that Russia and Iran undertook campaigns to influence the 2020 Presidential election, but intelligence agencies found no evidence that foreign actors tried to alter votes or other technical aspects of the voting process.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

US House to move ahead with Trump's impeachment: Speaker Pelosi

US House to move ahead with Trump's impeachment: Speaker Pelosi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Trump and the White House has described this as an impeachment hoax. White House asserted that the president has done no wrong.

AG cautions Supreme Court of intruding into policy domain

AG cautions Supreme Court of intruding into policy domain

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Attorney General K K Venugopal on Wednesday defended The Tribunals Reforms Act of 2021 in the Supreme Court and said that many times the top court through its judgments had waded "into the policy domain" and it should "keep in mind separation of powers".

Lingayat seer says sexual abuse charge against him is a conspiracy

Lingayat seer says sexual abuse charge against him is a conspiracy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

A prominent seer in Karnataka booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) on Monday broke his silence over the issue, claiming it was part of a long drawn conspiracy against him, indicated an inside job and vowed to come out clean in a case of sexual abuse of high school girls.

Nagaland: 'Scars will take years to heal'

Nagaland: 'Scars will take years to heal'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'We shouldn't allow it to become a rallying point for others in the region against the army.'

Govt of terrorists: US lawmakers on new Taliban govt

Govt of terrorists: US lawmakers on new Taliban govt

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Don't be fooled. There is nothing more moderate about the revived Taliban government'

British intel report says Covid may have leaked from Chinese lab

British intel report says Covid may have leaked from Chinese lab

Rediff.com31 May 2021

British intelligence agencies now believe it is 'feasible' that the COVID-19 pandemic began with a coronavirus leak from a Chinese bio laboratory, a media report said here on Sunday, prompting Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi to demand that the World Health Organisation (WHO) must fully investigate the origins of the deadly virus.

Receiving hate mails asking to recuse: Marital rape amicus curiae to HC

Receiving hate mails asking to recuse: Marital rape amicus curiae to HC

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The senior lawyer, who contended that the marital rape exception was not constitutional, said that the marital rape exception would be tested on the anvil of its constitutionality and an individual's opinion was not relevant.

Khalistanis have infiltrated farmers' protest: Govt told SC

Khalistanis have infiltrated farmers' protest: Govt told SC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, said that 'Khalistanis' have infiltrated the protest and he will file an affidavit along with the necessary inputs of the intelligence bureau (IB).

KCR 'has info on foreign hand' behind cloudbursts in India

KCR 'has info on foreign hand' behind cloudbursts in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood-hit Bhadrachalam town in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Rao announced allocation of Rs 1,000 crore as a rehabilitation package for the temple town to build colonies in highlands for a permanent solution from flood threat.

Priyanka speaks to mother of woman found buried near ex-MLA's ashram

Priyanka speaks to mother of woman found buried near ex-MLA's ashram

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The body of the 22-year-old woman, who had gone missing two months ago, was recovered from a vacant plot near an ashram built by Fateh Bahadur Singh, a minister in the erstwhile Samajwadi Party government, police had said on Friday.

China, Not Pakistan, Is India's Enemy No 1

China, Not Pakistan, Is India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

16 Indian Army divisions face China, 20 face Pakistan and two divisions are reserves. This powerful signal can hardly be missed in China or Pakistan, notes Ajai Shukla.

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani, who carries a reward of $10 million US bounty on his head, is the acting interior minister while his uncle -- Khalil Haqqani -- has been named as acting minister for refugees.

Army's inquiry team visits Nagaland firing site amid boycott by locals

Army's inquiry team visits Nagaland firing site amid boycott by locals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The team also visited Tizit Police Station to meet the cross section of the society including civilians, police personnel and doctors who treated the injured for obtaining valuable information, he said.

Modi to launch 5G services on Oct 1

Modi to launch 5G services on Oct 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the much-awaited 5G services in India on October 1, 2022, an official release said on Friday. According to the release, 5G to be launched by the Prime Minister in select cities, will progressively cover the entire country over the next couple of years. The cumulative economic impact of 5G on India is estimated to reach $450 billion by 2035. Capable of supporting ultra-high-speed internet services, the fifth generation or 5G is expected to unleash new economic opportunities and societal benefits, serving as a transformational force for Indian society.

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The strike by a Hellfire missile in Kabul on August 29, which was launched in an effort to kill ISIS-K planners, instead killed 10 civilians, he said.

Centre moots tightening vigil along eastern borders

Centre moots tightening vigil along eastern borders

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the Centre would soon take pragmatic steps to effectively manage the country's borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh to check the movement of militants and arms.

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The White House previously said Trump only decided to oust Comey after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who discussed reasons for removing the director.

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

US Wants To Be Friends With Taliban?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Regional States will be worried that the US's nascent engagement with the Taliban behind the fig leaf of humanitarian aid enables the return of US intelligence personnel to Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.