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Rajnath meets NSA, discusses Pak, NIT Srinagar issues

Rajnath meets NSA, discusses Pak, NIT Srinagar issues

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday discussed with top officials, including National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, the security situation in the country, including the tension at National Institute of Technology Srinagar and the denial of permission to the National Investigation Agency team to visit Pakistan in connection with the Pathankot attack.

New CEOs, old problems

New CEOs, old problems

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Can the television industry's new generation work at solving its old problems?

Sony CEO Kunal Dasgupta quits

Sony CEO Kunal Dasgupta quits

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Multi Screen Media Private Limited ((earlier known as Sony Entertainment Television India), announced on Thursday that its chief executive officer, Kunal Dasgupta has quit quoting personal reasons. The announcement was made by SPTI's president, international networks, Andy Kaplan.

Air India contract staff go on strike

Air India contract staff go on strike

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

There are about 200 security staff who have the responsibility of checking the aircraft, baggages and also keep a vigil on the aircraft and areas surrounding it so that no one make an unauthorised entry. A senior airline's official dealing with the issue, said that their demand of salary hike has been sent to the head office in Mumbai.

Bodies of Pathankot terrorists buried after four months

Bodies of Pathankot terrorists buried after four months

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The bodies of four terrorists, killed in the Pathankot terror attack four months ago, were buried on Wednesday at an undisclosed location in the garrison city.

India should talk to Pakistan from position of strength: Congress

India should talk to Pakistan from position of "strength": Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Congress on Thursday raised the Pathankot terror attack issue in the Lok Sabha and advised the Narendra Modi government to negotiate with Pakistan from a position of "strength" and not "emotions".

How Indian athletes fared on Day 4 in Rio

How Indian athletes fared on Day 4 in Rio

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Check out India's report card on the fourth day of the 2016 Olympics.

Pathankot attack: Pak has made first serious effort in probe, says Shah

Pathankot attack: Pak has made first serious effort in probe, says Shah

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

BJP chief Amit Shah said Pakistan has for the first time made "serious efforts" towards investigating a terror case.

Poka Yoke: All about avoiding errors

Poka Yoke: All about avoiding errors

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

The term 'Poka Yoke' was coined in Japan during the 1960s by Shigeo Shingo, an industrial engineer at Toyota.

Salman Khan acquitted by Rajasthan HC in poaching cases

Salman Khan acquitted by Rajasthan HC in poaching cases

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The court held that the pellets recovered from the Chinkaras were not fired from Khan's licensed gun.

No evidence of Pak hand in Pathankot attack, says NIA chief, sparks row

No evidence of Pak hand in Pathankot attack, says NIA chief, sparks row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Even as the NIA backtracked on its chief Sharad Kumar's statement, on its part Islamabad, touted his remarks to claim 'vindication' of its long standing position in this regard.

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Archer Atanu Das in last 16 of Individual Recurve

Archer Atanu Das in last 16 of Individual Recurve

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Atanu Das provided the silver lining on another disappointing day for Indians at the Rio Olympics, entering the pre-quarter-finals of the Individual Recurve event on Tuesday.

Of tuition fees and service tax

Of tuition fees and service tax

Rediff.com9 May 2006

The clock has turned full circle

The clock has turned full circle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Did Vinod Sehgal die in Tsangdgar or was he taken PoW to Tibet or China? Why has the IAF kept so quiet for all these years, asks Claude Arpi.

From finding love, to being taken by spies: Case of missing Indian in Pakistan

From finding love, to being taken by spies: Case of missing Indian in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

An Indian national, who went missing in Pakistan's restive northwestern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province in 2012, was taken away by intelligence agencies from a police station before his disappearance, police has said.

Pathankot attack: Pak team to complete probe this week

Pathankot attack: Pak team to complete probe this week

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Pakistani team investigating the Pathankot terror attack will complete its probe this week, a top official said on Monday, days after three suspects in the high-profile case were remanded to police custody.

India's challenge in women's archery over after Bombayla, Deepika lose

India's challenge in women's archery over after Bombayla, Deepika lose

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India's challenge in women's archery at the Rio Olympics ended on Thursday after Laishram Bombayla Devi and Deepika Kumari were beaten in the pre-quarter-finals. While Deepika was blanked 0-6 by world No. 2 Tan Ya-Ting of Chinese Taipei, Bombayla lost 2-6 to world No. 18 Alejandra Valencia of Mexico.

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'If the almost literally heart-stopping Suez block has any positive outcome, it is to be hoped that it will accelerate the setting up of a fab (perhaps Taiwanese) in India,' asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

BJP ally demands Goa CM's post in absence of ailing Parrikar

BJP ally demands Goa CM's post in absence of ailing Parrikar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'If the charge is not given immediately, we will contest all upcoming elections, that is (Assembly) by-election and Lok Sabha polls, by fielding our candidates against official candidate of the government'

Sikh bus driver in Los Angeles assaulted, branded terrorist

Sikh bus driver in Los Angeles assaulted, branded terrorist

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

A Sikh bus driver in Los Angeles was brutally assaulted and called a terrorist and a suicide bomber, the victim's representatives said on Wednesday.

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

TV footage showed Zardari coming out of his house and embracing his younger daughter Aseefa before getting into a black Landcruiser.

Pathankot attack: Fresh Red Corner notice against Masood Azhar

Pathankot attack: Fresh Red Corner notice against Masood Azhar

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The fresh Red Corner notice was issued after the National Investigation Agency secured an 'open-ended' non-bailable warrant against Azhar and Rauf for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror strike on the strategic Indian Air Force base at Pathankot on the intervening night of January 1 and 2.

Citizens group moots stiff penalty for privacy violation

Citizens group moots stiff penalty for privacy violation

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

A group of lawyers and activists want India's privacy law to ensure that autonomy, dignity and privacy are safeguarded, and proposes a penalty provision of up to Rs 10 million for those found violating the code and a jail term extending up to three years or a combination of both. Mayank Jain reports.

After Basit, Modi unlikely to attend SAARC summit in Pakistan

After Basit, Modi unlikely to attend SAARC summit in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

SAARC summit in Islamabad in jeopardy. A SAARC summit can only take place when leaders of all member countries are present, notes Rajeev Sharma.

Panama papers: Pakistan SC verdict on Nawaz Sharif on Friday

Panama papers: Pakistan SC verdict on Nawaz Sharif on Friday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The decision is keenly awaited as it would determine the course of Pakistan's polity and with it Sharif's. An adverse decision may result in Sharif's disqualification, or even snap elections.

11 cops on 24-hour duty to protect Pathankot attackers' bodies

11 cops on 24-hour duty to protect Pathankot attackers' bodies

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

An NIA official said the hospital authorities have been asked to preserve the bodies as they are "evidence for us", and this has kept the policemen on their toes.

Sharif's exit won't change Pak's India policy

Sharif's exit won't change Pak's India policy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

No matter who replaces Sharif, India must maintain its guard, says Col Anil Bhat (Retired).

Pakistani military court rejects Kulbhushan Jadhav's mercy plea

Pakistani military court rejects Kulbhushan Jadhav's mercy plea

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Jadhav, 46, filed a mercy petition before Gen Bajwa last month, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations statement issued on June 22. The statement said that the former Indian Navy officer had filed the petition after the Military Appellate Court rejected his appeal.

Why not a Victory in Bangladesh Day?

Why not a Victory in Bangladesh Day?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'The failure to remember the martyrs on a grand scale is a national problem. As a nation-State, India time and again fails to honour its true heroes: The men in uniform.'

Pak envoy says peace process currently suspended

Pak envoy says peace process currently suspended

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

When asked if the Indian investigating agency would be allowed to visit Pakistan, Basit said that 'the whole investigation is not about reciprocity in view'.

Government 'messed up' dealing with Pak on Pathankot probe: Cong

Government 'messed up' dealing with Pak on Pathankot probe: Cong

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

The Congress on Friday accused the Modi government of "messing up" while dealing with Pakistan on the Pathankot attack probe and playing into its hands on the issue even as the Bharatiya Janata Party countered the charge, saying India's stand on all bilateral issues and talks is clear and has been appreciated.

Monitoring WhatsApp: Privacy vs law and order

Monitoring WhatsApp: Privacy vs law and order

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Steps taken to prevent misuse of the platform have to be balanced with data privacy and security concerns, say experts.

Modi and Sharif: From gifting shawls to trading barbs

Modi and Sharif: From gifting shawls to trading barbs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seems to have also finally met its demise. Here's a look at their 'relationship'.

What will Sharif do now?

What will Sharif do now?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The Panama verdict will decide how Pakistan handles its leadership problems.

Modi continues to play into Pakistan's hands

Modi continues to play into Pakistan's hands

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'The attack on the Pathankot base constituted an act of war. Yet Modi's only public comment up until now on that attack has been to blame it on "enemies of humanity".' 'Modi came to power talking tough about Pakistan. But in office, he has pursued a Pakistan policy that has lost both direction and purpose,' argues Brahma Chellaney.

Modi's Pakistan policy is bewildering

Modi's Pakistan policy is bewildering

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

'Dealing with Pakistan can become dangerous, and even suicidal, for the powers that be in New Delhi,' warns Rajeev Sharma.