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Tory rebels want Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Tory rebels want Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The poll found that among those who voted for the Conservatives at the last election, 62 per cent said that party members had made the wrong choice when the race was shortlisted between Truss and Sunak.

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

"We call on Pakistan to stop cleansing their own minorities including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and others," Bhat said.

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'

That's why CAA was necessary: Puri on Afghan crisis

That's why CAA was necessary: Puri on Afghan crisis

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

In a tweet on Sunday, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said, 'Recent developments in our volatile neighbourhood & the way Sikhs & Hindus are going through a harrowing time are precisely why it was necessary to enact the Citizenship Amendment Act.'

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Monkeypox: Experts allay fears, say disease less contagious and rarely fatal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

According to these experts, a monkeypox outbreak can effectively be tackled by strong surveillance.

iPhone 14 production cut may not impact Apple's India plans: Experts

iPhone 14 production cut may not impact Apple's India plans: Experts

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The Apple iPhone comprises 44 per cent of the global smartphone market's revenues and it is the second most-such device to be shipped after Samsung. More than half of smartphones used in the US are iPhones. More than 7 million iPhones are expected to be sold in India in 2022, extending the user base to 20 million, according to market research and analyst firm Techarc. Hence, the news about Apple scaling down its production target for iPhone 14 in India has made news.

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Head coach Thomas Dennerby was a witness to the 'incident' and it was he, who immediately informed the AIFF.

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'I enjoy this game, whenever I go in to bat, I put up a show.'

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states in view of the recent surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the world, he said, "The Centre and states need to work in tandem and in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for Covid prevention and management."

India is an 'emerging democratic superpower': Australian PM

India is an 'emerging democratic superpower': Australian PM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Describing India as an "emerging democratic superpower", Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Thursday kicked off his two-day India visit during which the two countries are likely to clinch an elusive civil nuclear deal.

IMF calls for more public and private investment in India

IMF calls for more public and private investment in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

In advanced economies, growth is strongest in the United States, says IMF.

PIX: LSG clinch defeat from jaws of victory vs Titans

PIX: LSG clinch defeat from jaws of victory vs Titans

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Skipper KL Rahul managed to snatch defeat from jaws of victory with a baffling batting approach as defending champions Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven runs.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Golden Globes: RRR Has Tough Competition

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

S S Rajamouli's period action film RRR has scooped nominations in two categories at the Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Non-English, and Best Original Song, Motion Picture.

Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine's Kherson

Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine's Kherson

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Notably, Ukrainian forces disabling bridges across the Dnipro river and attacking Russian supply lines made it very difficult for Russia to defend the occupied territory.

India yet again abstains from UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

India yet again abstains from UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution 'Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine' by Ukraine and its western allies, with 140 nations voting in favour, five against and 38 abstentions. India abstained on the resolution.

PHOTOS: Rain washes out 3rd ODI; NZ win series 1-0

PHOTOS: Rain washes out 3rd ODI; NZ win series 1-0

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

India lose three-match ODI series against New Zealand 0-1 after rain washes out the third match.

NCP MP's nephew under CBI lens in tuna fish scam

NCP MP's nephew under CBI lens in tuna fish scam

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to register an FIR against Abdul Razaq, nephew of a Lok Sabha member, and others in connection with the alleged swindling of public money in the purchase of tuna fish from a Lakshadweep cooperative by a Sri Lankan company represented by him, officials said on Tuesday.

China orders release of Covid detainees

China orders release of Covid detainees

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The Chinese government on Saturday ordered the release of people detained over a host of coronavirus-related incidents, a day ahead of Beijing's plan to scrap its three-year-old stringently implemented zero-Covid policy.

Time For Sonia To Give Up Her Son Love

Time For Sonia To Give Up Her Son Love

Rediff.com17 May 2022

For the Congress' revival, the eclipse of the Gandhis is absolutely necessary, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Modi meets Brazilian President; both call for UNSC reforms

Modi meets Brazilian President; both call for UNSC reforms

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

India and Brazil on Wednesday called for urgent progress in reforms of the UN Security Council, as they agreed to scale up bilateral ties and deepen cooperation in international fora.

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

India, along with 12 other United Nations Security Council members, abstained on a resolution by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Mamata reaches Lucknow to campaign for Akhilesh

Mamata reaches Lucknow to campaign for Akhilesh

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'We defeated together in Bengal, now we will defeat in UP. This is a promise to Didi, we will emerge winners. Warm welcome and greetings to Didi in UP,' the SP chief tweeted sharing a picture with Banerjee.

Ukraine crisis: Voiced our concerns about Russia to India, says US

Ukraine crisis: Voiced our concerns about Russia to India, says US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

The United States enjoys a 'close and cordial' relationship with India, a senior official in the Joe Biden administration has said here on Monday, even as he voiced his country's 'concerns' to New Delhi about Russia.

India raises concern over use of drones by terrorists

India raises concern over use of drones by terrorists

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The possibility of the use of weaponised drones for terrorist activities against strategic and commercial assets calls for serious attention by the global community, India has told the United Nations General Assembly, a day after two explosives-laden drones crashed into the Indian Air Force (IAF) station at Jammu airport.

China logs nearly 60,000 Covid deaths in last 30 days

China logs nearly 60,000 Covid deaths in last 30 days

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The average age of those who died was 80.3, and 90 per cent of the fatalities were aged 65 or over, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.

'1962 War Broke Nehru'

'1962 War Broke Nehru'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'The war of 1962 exposed the hollow intellectual foundations of Nehruvian foreign policy, especially vis-a-vis China and that is why it was such a shock.'

PM calls for enhancing counter-terror cooperation with ASEAN

PM calls for enhancing counter-terror cooperation with ASEAN

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

He suggested evolving specific plans for cooperation with the 10-memeber grouping in key areas of maritime security, counter-piracy and humanitarian and disaster relief.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

Adani Crisis: Trust In Capital Markets Intact

Adani Crisis: Trust In Capital Markets Intact

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The Adani group will have understood the fragility of investor trust in the group. The group needs to improve transparency including in areas like share-ownership (which they have long and mistakenly believed can be side-stepped) and related-party transactions, among others, Amit Tandon and Hetal Dalal point out.

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set for an unprecedented third five-year term as he was 'elected' to the powerful Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday while several top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang have been left out in the major shake-up at the top.

Rajapaksa won't resign under 'any circumstances'

Rajapaksa won't resign under 'any circumstances'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Government also defended the President's decision to enforce a state of emergency, that had given him sweeping authority to act in the interests of public security and preserving public order, including suspending any laws, authorising detentions and seizing property, saying it was declared after attempts were made to attack the President's Office and other public property.

No victors in Ukraine war, everyone will lose, says Modi in Berlin

No victors in Ukraine war, everyone will lose, says Modi in Berlin

Rediff.com2 May 2022

India believes no country would emerge victorious in the Russia-Ukraine war as all will suffer losses and there will be a "more serious" impact on developing and poor countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after holding talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as both leaders reiterated the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

A Regular SIP Doesn't Pinch

A Regular SIP Doesn't Pinch

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The SIP route suits the salaried class, by matching their income flows with investment frequency.

Ashneer Grover and the BharatPe controversy: A blow-by-blow account

Ashneer Grover and the BharatPe controversy: A blow-by-blow account

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

"Yeh sab doglapan hai." With these words, Ashneer Grover not only called out an entrepreneur being hypocritical, but also shot to fame as a reality television star. It happened in the first few days of January, when the funded part of the start-up world needed some warm-up to get back to work, and inevitably Grover's antics on the show became a talking point. The Twitterati also debated whether it was unbecoming of a founder to diss a peer's business model with such abrasion. And hundreds of memes, with the dialogue set in various circumstances, flooded social media.

De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions immediate priority: India at UN

De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions immediate priority: India at UN

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'The escalation of tension along the border of Ukraine with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern'

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.

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

20 years at Reliance helm: Mukesh Ambani redefines scale, business growth

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

At the 45th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries (RIL) in August, chairman and managing director (CMD) Mukesh Ambani described the company as an "unputdownable book" with never-ending chapters of success. "Reliance grew from strength to strength because we internalised the founder's mindset of purpose, philosophy and passion," he said. Wednesday marked the 90th birth anniversary of RIL founder Dhirubhai Ambani.

Urge Pak to act against terror outfits: India at UNGA

Urge Pak to act against terror outfits: India at UNGA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

India has told the United Nations General Assembly that it is high time the international community called on Pakistan to take 'effective and irreversible' actions against terror outfits operating on its soil, asserting that Islamabad should not take the 'high road of morality' which is only laden with mines of falsehood.