News for 'International NGO'

Climate activist Harjeet Singh's NGO calls ED allegations 'baseless'

Climate activist Harjeet Singh's NGO calls ED allegations 'baseless'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Satat Sampada, the organisation of climate activist Harjeet Singh and his wife, said the allegations made by the Enforcement Directorate against the firm and its founder were baseless, biased and misleading.

'ISIS threat poster' in Meghalaya asks people to leave

'ISIS threat poster' in Meghalaya asks people to leave

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A poster, purportedly by ISIS, threatening people to vacate their land in parts of Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district has prompted a police investigation.

Gogoi underwent 'some kind of training in Pak': Sarma

Gogoi underwent 'some kind of training in Pak': Sarma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of having a 'deeper connection' with a Pakistani national and violating FCRA rules, prompting calls for a national probe.

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Iran is set to witness more brutality as the administration has decided to execute its first protester on Wednesday amid mass arrests of anti-regime protesters, New York Post reported, citing human rights groups.

Blow to climate action, US exits 66 global cooperation bodies

Blow to climate action, US exits 66 global cooperation bodies

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from over 60 international organisations, including United Nations bodies and the India-France-led International Solar Alliance, calling the institutions 'redundant' and 'contrary' to America's interests.

No trade threat to push peace: Tharoor on Trump's India-Pak claim

No trade threat to push peace: Tharoor on Trump's India-Pak claim

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor disputes Donald Trump's claims of using trade to stop the India-Pakistan military conflict in May, citing conversations with government officials.

Pilot not blamed for Air India crash: Govt tells SC

Pilot not blamed for Air India crash: Govt tells SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the Air India pilot has not been blamed in the AAIB's preliminary report into the June 12 plane crash that claimed 260 lives. The court is hearing a plea for a parallel inquiry into the accident.

US to take up Compassion International NGO issue with India

US to take up Compassion International NGO issue with India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The NGO is said to be shutting down its India operations after allegations that the charity was engaging in religious conversion.

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I noticed a nine-year-old child hugging another child every few minutes.' 'The two were sisters and were playing in their village when an armed gang attacked their village and set fire to it.' 'They hid together, only to witness their mother and father being killed.' 'Now, the older child is constantly comforting the younger one.'

Do You Want To Intern Abroad?

Do You Want To Intern Abroad?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Internship for field biology, ecology and conservation is inviting applications from young applicants with bold and unconventional ideas for tackling conservation problems.

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The GenZ violence that engulfed Nepal is not only against nepo-babies -- its anger is broader and riddled with contradictions, making it difficult for interim PM Sushila Karki, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Is Nepal unrest handiwork of 'outsiders'?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'This escalation was definitely not part of Gen Z's plan. It seems now that these external forces were keenly observing the initial developments from the sidelines and jumped into the fray, taking advantage of the situation, finding that the time was suitable for such acts'

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

As many as 2,493 graves were identified as belonging to foreign terrorists who were killed in counter-insurgency operations.
These individuals often lacked identification to conceal their networks and maintain Pakistan's plausible deniability.

'Some people think we would have gone for PoK, but...'

'Some people think we would have gone for PoK, but...'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Lieutenant General Vinod Khandare (retired), former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence, discusses the implications of Operation Sindoor, including its impact on India's diplomatic relations and the need for improved civil defense.

The 18-Year-Old Taking Mental Health To Classrooms

The 18-Year-Old Taking Mental Health To Classrooms

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Vaikhari Sonawane tells us how she went from writing blogs about her therapy sessions to creating a nationwide student-led mental health network.

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'These Are Not 'Strays' But Community Dogs'

'These Are Not 'Strays' But Community Dogs'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'Day by day we expose how soulless we have become as a society. Every day is a disappointment.'

Tiger killings shock Ranthambore; 225 bones seized, DNA tests underway

Tiger killings shock Ranthambore; 225 bones seized, DNA tests underway

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The development follows a joint operation by Madhya Pradesh's State Tiger Strike Force, Rajasthan forest department, and Sawai Madhopur-based NGO Tiger Watch last month that led to the arrest of six poachers, including three from Rajasthan.

Why bomb threats through VPNs, dark web evade detection

Why bomb threats through VPNs, dark web evade detection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Delhi Police are investigating a series of bomb threats targeting schools and colleges, sent via encrypted networks. The threats have caused panic and disruption, prompting increased security measures and a police investigation into the source and motives behind the emails.

'Very Important Birds Don't Appear In The Flight Path'

'Very Important Birds Don't Appear In The Flight Path'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'The speed at which an aircraft lands or takes off, even a single object can work as a bullet.'

Miss Teen International: 'I came here with confidence'

Miss Teen International: 'I came here with confidence'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Cambodia's Ly Muyleang was crowned the new Miss Teen International in Jaipur, July 7.

Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

For 100 low-income families near Lonavala, around 80 km from Mumbai, Jimmy Carter was a godsend as he had helped build their houses in 2006.

USAID Funding To India Declines Amid Trump's Freeze

USAID Funding To India Declines Amid Trump's Freeze

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'If the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation cuts funds, there could be more impact.'

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Meet The Real Star Of Paatal Lok

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

'Sudip sir keeps telling me that what I have done is very Hollywood.'

Diya Diwali For Vrindavan's Widows

Diya Diwali For Vrindavan's Widows

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Thousands of widows of Vrindavan and women abandoned by their families celebrated Diwali by lighting earthen lamps at the Keshi Ghat on the Yamuna river in Mathura.

'Create Million To Impact Billion Lives'

'Create Million To Impact Billion Lives'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

'Can we give young India the tools to solve the problems the country or society faces and uplift the community?'

Bangladeshi lawyer receives death threats for defending jailed Hindu monk

Bangladeshi lawyer receives death threats for defending jailed Hindu monk

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Rabindra Ghosh, a prominent Bangladeshi lawyer, has received death threats since he decided to represent jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. Ghosh claims the interim government in Bangladesh is targeting Das for his vocal criticism of atrocities against Hindus and his efforts to unite the persecuted community. Despite the threats, Ghosh vows to continue fighting for justice and minority rights. He believes Das has been framed on false charges for his efforts to unite the Hindu community.

Was DU ex-professor Saibaba denied proper medical care in jail?

Was DU ex-professor Saibaba denied proper medical care in jail?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

In a statement, the non-governmental organisation underscored the challenges Saibaba faced during his incarceration and the toll it took on his health.

Heroes We Must Be Proud Of!

Heroes We Must Be Proud Of!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Rahul Ramagude plays cricket from a wheelchair. Geeta Chauhan is a wheelchair racer with Olympic aspirations. Siddanth uses technology to enhance movement coordination of mentally challenged children. On the International Day of the Disabled, A Ganesh Nadar meets three youngsters making a difference.

Should Rohingya children go to school? Delhi HC says...

Should Rohingya children go to school? Delhi HC says...

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to enrol Rohingya refugee children in local schools, saying it was the Centre's domain.

'Doctors Have Given Us Citizens A Spine'

'Doctors Have Given Us Citizens A Spine'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'When we get justice we will stop the protest.'

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in 2005, Rafa made his debut in India at the Chennai Open.

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'Take Back Laadki Bahin Money, Just Stop Mehngai'

'Take Back Laadki Bahin Money, Just Stop Mehngai'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'We are happy that the money has come to us immediately after it was announced.' 'For once, the government did what it promised.'

Tribals launch protests against eviction from 54 tiger reserves

Tribals launch protests against eviction from 54 tiger reserves

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The tribal communities, asserting their rights under the Forest Rights Act, are now planning to gather in Delhi to demand "justice" for their livelihoods and traditions that are closely linked to the forests.

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The university has also directed security agencies to deploy ex-Army personnel to strengthen the security of its hostel blocks, the official said.

SC breather for TN BJP chief Annamalai in hate speech case

SC breather for TN BJP chief Annamalai in hate speech case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

After perusing the transcript of the statements given in the interview, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta observed, "Prima facie, there is no hate speech. No case is made out."

ED raids Amnesty International office in Bengaluru

ED raids Amnesty International office in Bengaluru

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The searches are in connection with alleged violation of foreign direct investment norms that is linked to an earlier case of revocation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act licence of the NGO by the Union home ministry in 2010, the ED said.

Over 30 flamingos killed as Emirates flight hits them in Mumbai

Over 30 flamingos killed as Emirates flight hits them in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 May 2024

So far, carcasses of 32 flamingos have been recovered from Ghatkopar area, the police said.

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed an interim stay on directives passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display names of owners.