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Arab world on fire: Will JK witness copycat protests?

Arab world on fire: Will JK witness copycat protests?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

The protest waves in Arab world may create ripples in the West and shake up Jammu and Kashmir, warns B Raman

FBI to question Hillary Clinton on e-mail scandal

FBI to question Hillary Clinton on e-mail scandal

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The FBI and Justice Department are investigating if there was any violation of rules or if any sensitive information was compromised because of this e-mail scandal.

India bans 100 global terror outfits

India bans 100 global terror outfits

Rediff.com16 May 2010

The government has banned more than a hundred terrorist outfits linked to Al Qaeda from across the globe. Terror outfits like Jemaah Islamiyah (involved in Bali bombing) of Indonesia, Islamic Jihad Group of Libya, the Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group, the Egyptian Islamic Jihad were declared as terrorist organisations by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Markets brave Japan jolt

Markets brave Japan jolt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

CNX Nifty dropped 49 points at 5,445.

Global cues drag markets in red

Global cues drag markets in red

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

The NSE Nifty dropped 37 points to 5,494.

'Gaddafi to be held accountable even if he quits'

'Gaddafi to be held accountable even if he quits'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

In a clear message to Muammar Gaddafi and his aides, the United States has said they would be held accountable for human rights violations against their own people, even if the Libyan leader leaves the country, putting an end to his over four-decade long regime.

Markets end weak; Sensex slips 264 points

Markets end weak; Sensex slips 264 points

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The Nifty, at 5,463, ended down 1.3%, or 76 points.

Silver at 31-year high; gold touches Rs 21,420/10 gm

Silver at 31-year high; gold touches Rs 21,420/10 gm

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

While gold surged Rs 200 to Rs 21,420 per 10 gm on rising seasonal demand, silver rose by Rs 1,250 to Rs 54,450 per kg on heavy buying by stockists and industrial units, amid firm global cues.

FBI has recovered Clinton's Benghazi emails: State Department

FBI has recovered Clinton's Benghazi emails: State Department

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

US District Court Judge Amit P Mehta was told by government lawyers that a few of 30 newly recovered emails were not included in the 55,000 pages previously provided by Clinton to the State Department.

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<

AAI plans to build airport in Sri Lanka

AAI plans to build airport in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The state-owned operator had earlier built airports in Libya and Yemen.

Silver hits a record high at Rs 50,500

Silver hits a record high at Rs 50,500

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Silver crossed the coveted Rs 50,000 per kg mark today by rising Rs 1,200 to Rs 50,500 per kg, while gold surged to an all-time high of Rs 21,240 per 10 grams, an increase of Rs 300 from its previous close, on brisk buying by jewellers for the ongoing marriage season.

The $438 million bribe

The $438 million bribe

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Corruption isn't solely a matter of petty officials and small-time pay-offs. Nation-states play the game too--for much higher stakes.

US slaps sanctions on A Q Khan, firms

US slaps sanctions on A Q Khan, firms

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The United States on Monday announced sanctions on disgraced Pakistani scientist A Q Khan and 12 other individuals for their involvement in clandestine nuclear proliferation network providing atomic weapon designs and technology to North Korea, Iran and Libya. The sanctions were announced after a 'multi-year US government review of the available information pertaining to the activities of this network', it said.

'A Q Khan's disclosures vindicate India's stand'

'A Q Khan's disclosures vindicate India's stand'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Pakistani nuclear scientist A Q Khan's admission that proliferation activities involving China, Iran, North Korea and Libya were prodded by Islamabad's establishment have vindicated India's stand that it could not have been an individual's efforts, experts said on Monday.

Festivities for Gaddafi, praise for al-Megrahi

Festivities for Gaddafi, praise for al-Megrahi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

A video clip showing Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi stepping off the plane which brought him home from his Scottish prison two weeks ago will be projected onto a giant screen in Tripoli's Green Square during the two-hour spectacular, the Times reports.

Apollo Hospitals plans facility in Africa

Apollo Hospitals plans facility in Africa

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The Apollo group is planning to build a hospital in Africa in the next two years.

Trump's travel ban on 6 Muslim countries comes into effect

Trump's travel ban on 6 Muslim countries comes into effect

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Travel ban was rolled out across the country as part of its effort to prevent people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from e

'Free' A Q Khan won't rejoin our nuke plan: Pak

'Free' A Q Khan won't rejoin our nuke plan: Pak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Pakistan's envoy to the United States Husain Haqqani argued: "First of all, let us understand one thing -- a Pakistani court had ordered the release of Dr Khan. That does not mean that Dr Khan goes from house arrest and takes over the Pakistani nuclear programme again."

Why this Ivanka photo outraged America

Why this Ivanka photo outraged America

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

She and her husband Jared Kushner were dressed to the nines, where she was pictured wearing a $5,000 Carolina Herrera-designed metallic silver gown alongside before the pair attended a swanky dinner in Washington.

USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban

USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The US Olympic Committee said on Monday they were told by the US government that President Donald Trump's ban on visitors from some Muslim-majority countries should not impact athletes travelling to the United States for international events.

Six handicaps for John McCain

Six handicaps for John McCain

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Though these setbacks are unfair, he can't overcome them by Election Day.

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Striking a major blow to Donald Trump, a federal judge in Seattle brought his administration's executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in US District Court until further hearings can be held.

Essar to buy 50% stake in Kenyan refinery

Essar to buy 50% stake in Kenyan refinery

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Ruias-owned Essar will take a 50 per cent stake in Kenya's only refinery in Mombasa, the African nation's Energy Minister Kiraitu Murungi said on Wednesday.

Talibanisation could soon devour Pakistan

Talibanisation could soon devour Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

'Already, the Taliban's malign influence is spreading unstoppably into society, and into the army and other vital organs of the State.'

Under pressure Pak clips AQ Khan's wings

Under pressure Pak clips AQ Khan's wings

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

The rogue scientist, who confessed to having passed on nuclear know how to Iran, North Korea and Libya is not being given access to visitors and has to notify the government 48 hours in advance before leaving Islamabad. Sources close to Khan told the Dawn newspaper that a few people met the scientist after the Islamabad High Court declared him a 'free citizen' last week, but no one was allowed to enter his residence on Monday.

Will the world embrace jatropha revolution?

Will the world embrace jatropha revolution?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The desperation in countries like the United States is turning into forlornness. History says that whenever the West gets desperate enough over any festering issue, they find a solution. The discovery of penicillin is the product of such desperation. With this level of hopelessness, it will not be surprising if the world is seeing the last days of the lordship of the almighty crude oil.

Hawaii judge indefinitely extends order blocking Trump's travel ban

Hawaii judge indefinitely extends order blocking Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The US District Judge Derrick Watson blocked the core provision of the revised executive order two weeks ago arguing that it violated Establishment Clause of the Constitution by disfavouring Muslims.

Shocking! Saudi employer chops off Indian maid's hand

Shocking! Saudi employer chops off Indian maid's hand

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

A Saudi sponsor has chopped off an Indian maid's hand, evoking strong condemnation from India which demanded that a case of attempted murder be lodged against the culprit.

Corruption? India ranks 74

Corruption? India ranks 74

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

Corruption is much higher in Pakistan which occupies 140th place, a little below Iran, Libya and Nepal which are ranked 133, 134 and 135 respectively. Meanwhile, China which was ranked a joint 72 with India in 2007, slided a step down to occupy a place above its neighbour this year.

'Even India's N-plan is based on smuggled tech'

'Even India's N-plan is based on smuggled tech'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

'We have not done anything different than these six nuclear powers of today did, to attain nuclear capabilities. Why then we are being discriminated, when we bought all the supplies from these western companies and followed the same strategy to achieve the same nuclear capability like these six nuclear nations,' he asked during an interview with The News.

Essien out for at least five months

Essien out for at least five months

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will be out of action for at least five months after rupturing an anterior cruciate knee ligament. The Chelsea website said Essien had sustained the injury playing for Ghana against Libya in a World Cup qualifier last Friday and would undergo surgery once the swelling had subsided.

2008 is not our worst terrorism-hit year

2008 is not our worst terrorism-hit year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

We have faced worse years: in 1985 when Khalistani terrorists blew up Air India's Kanishka aircraft off the Irish coast killing 329 innocent civilians of different nationalities and in 1993 when a group of Indian Muslims from Mumbai recruited by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and trained and equipped by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, targeted a number of establishments of economic significance in Mumbai and killed 257 civilians, says B Raman

700 African migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwreck

700 African migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwreck

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

The boat is believed to have capsized when migrants moved to one side of the vessel when a merchant ship approached.

US screening immigrants' social media profiles at entry points

US screening immigrants' social media profiles at entry points

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The US authorities are checking people's social media accounts for their political views before allowing them into the country after the recent travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump on people from seven predominantly Muslim nations, a media report said.

Syrian refugee 'pays back' German kindness with food for homeless

Syrian refugee 'pays back' German kindness with food for homeless

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Every Saturday, Alex Assali cooks hot meals, which he distributes free to the homeless outside Berlin's Alexanderplatz station.

Post poll, India faces fuel price hike

Post poll, India faces fuel price hike

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The Saudi and Iraq offer to replace Iranian crude supplies comes with a catch: Higher prices for the same quality of crude. The new government will face a tough decision over fuel price hike, says Aveek Sen.

I am persecuted due to one man: A Q Khan

I am persecuted due to one man: A Q Khan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist A Q Khan, under house arrest for the past four years, on Tuesday claimed he was being "persecuted for the sake of one man", an apparent reference to President Pervez Musharraf. Khan, who had confessed in 2004 to passing on nuclear technology and equipment to North Korea, Iran and Libya, said he wanted to be free to meet his relatives and to travel within the country.

A Q Khan's lab under scanner again

A Q Khan's lab under scanner again

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Pakistan's Khan Research Laboratories, which was founded by nuclear scientist A Q Khan, had clandestinely supplied centrifuge components to a nuclear plant intended to be installed in Libya, a new book has claimed.

Great entertainment, short on facts: How MEA reviewed Airlift

Great entertainment, short on facts: How MEA reviewed Airlift

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

"This is a film and films often take liberties with actual events, facts. This particular film has also taken artistic liberties in the depiction of the events as it actually happened in Kuwait in 1990," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.