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Seven staffers killed in Afghan attack: CIA

Seven staffers killed in Afghan attack: CIA

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

The Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon E Panetta on Thursday confirmed that seven of its officers died while six others were wounded in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan, the deadliest single attack on a United States intelligence agency.

India at the Asian Games: Ghosal gets squash silver; bronze for Bindra

India at the Asian Games: Ghosal gets squash silver; bronze for Bindra

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

A round-up of Indian athletes' performances on Day 4 of the Asian Games, in Incheon, on Tuesday.

Employee had warned Toyota boss on safety issues

Employee had warned Toyota boss on safety issues

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The head of Toyota was handed a stark warning just over three years ago of significant problems with the safety of a number of models as the result of cost-cutting and the use of temporary workers, says a media report.

Colin Powell in spat with Hillary Clinton over email scandal

Colin Powell in spat with Hillary Clinton over email scandal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Clinton has denied those allegations but says it was a mistake on her part to use a personal email.

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Sports Shorts: Badminton star Chong Wei diagnosed with nose cancer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Microsoft plans to lay off 5,000

Microsoft plans to lay off 5,000

Rediff.com6 May 2009

In January, the software major announced that it would trim 5,000 jobs over the next 18 months. Rattled by the adverse global economic conditions, Microsoft posted a fall in quarterly revenue for the first time in 23 years, last month.

They are responsible for the world's financial mes

They are responsible for the world's financial mes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

It was the political class that relaxed rules and supervision to allow bankers to create the mess they did, says A V Rajwade.

26/11 terror strike 'a good job',Rana told Headley

26/11 terror strike 'a good job',Rana told Headley

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

After the terror attacks in Mumbai last year, terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana complimented members of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, saying they had done a 'good job', United States prosecutors have alleged. According to a 10-page memo filed by United States prosecutors in a Chicago court on Monday, Rana asked co-conspirator David Coleman Headley to "pass along a message" to LeT Member A, whom Rana had given the name 'Khalid bin Waleed'.

I'm proud of my life: Agassi

I'm proud of my life: Agassi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Tennis great Andre Agassi was in his element while revealing his innermost thoughts on life on and off the court on Wednesday and said he was proud of his life.

Citigroup chief economist quits

Citigroup chief economist quits

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Citigroup chief economist Lewis Alexander is leaving the troubled financial services entity to join the US Treasury department, says a media report.

UK: 154,000 asylum seekers to get stealth amnesty

UK: 154,000 asylum seekers to get stealth amnesty

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Ministers have promised to clear the 450,000 so-called 'legacy' cases, some of which date back to the 1990s, by 2011.

Asylum backlog: UK eases immigration rules

Asylum backlog: UK eases immigration rules

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Quoting a leaked memo, The Daily Telegraph reported that the Home Office also lost track of tens of thousands o migrants who should have left the country at least six years ago, and some as far back as the 1990s.

What did Modi want from the Chinese?

What did Modi want from the Chinese?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'Some have speculated that it has to do with Doklam and the 2019 elections.' 'That Modi asked Xi not to embarrass him by sending the Chinese army into Bhutan again, this time rolling over our resistance,' says Aakar Patel.

Pandit vows to make Citi world's best company

Pandit vows to make Citi world's best company

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Citigroup's Indian origin CEO Vikram Pandit, who has been on a major restructuring drive, including thousands of layoffs, since taking charge late last year, has asked his colleagues to help transform the "best financial institution" into the world's top-most company.

Citigroup, BofA: Fighting to be zombies

Citigroup, BofA: Fighting to be zombies

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Even the poster children of the current banking crisis, like Citibank's Vikram Pandit and Bank of America's Ken Lewis, may be able to grind their way through the recession like the Japanese banks did in the 1990s. But, as a consequence, Japan's economy lost a decade. The alternative -- and one the US consistently urged on the Japanese at the time -- is to bite the bullet, recognise bad assets and recapitalise.

Pansare case: Irked over probe, HC says state a 'laughing stock'

Pansare case: Irked over probe, HC says state a 'laughing stock'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

A bench of Justices S C Dharamadhikari and B P Colabawalla summoned Maharashtra home department's additional chief secretary on March 28 to explain the cause of the slow progress made in the case.

I-T recovers Rs 1.64 cr, pens worth Rs 50 lakh from UP IAS officer

I-T recovers Rs 1.64 cr, pens worth Rs 50 lakh from UP IAS officer

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

4 luxury SUVs and documents indicating 'benami' assets of Rs 300 crore have been recovered during income tax raids.

NASA developing satellite quake detection system

NASA developing satellite quake detection system

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

The National Aeronautics and Space Aadministration is collaborating with a British company in developing an early warning system for earthquakes, which would be able to predict major quakes two weeks in advance.

Wal-Mart gives $933 mn bonus to workers

Wal-Mart gives $933 mn bonus to workers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

At a time when companies are cutting costs and jobs to tackle the economic downturn, global retail chain major Wal-Mart has doled out $933.6 million in bonuses to its workers.

Pak JIT examines former Gurdaspur SP, 12 others

Pak JIT examines former Gurdaspur SP, 12 others

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The National Investigation Agency handed over some more documents, including DNA reports and call details of the four terrorists killed in the attack, to the JIT.

FC Goa first Indian club to win AFC Champions League spot

FC Goa first Indian club to win AFC Champions League spot

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

FC Goa on became the first team from the country to secure a berth in the group stage of the AFC Champions League, the continent's top-tier club competition, after beating Jamshedpur FC 5-0 in an Indian Super League match, in Jamshedpur, on Wednesday.

Interview  with US think tank Lisa Curtis

Interview with US think tank Lisa Curtis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

US think tank Lisa Curtis talks about the Pakistan polls and its aftermath.

123 doesn't violate Hyde Act: Experts

123 doesn't violate Hyde Act: Experts

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

On fuel assurances for India, they said ensuring that the US maintained the right of recapture the ability to demand back any US-origin nuclear fuel or technology -- in the event of a future Indian nuclear test was an important part of the agreemen

I am committed to US-India relationship: Obama

I am committed to US-India relationship: Obama

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

However, in the interview, speaking of US-India relations, Obama declared, "India is one of our most important allies in the world and will be increasing in importance as times goes on."

Exclusive: Obama: We screwed up

Exclusive: Obama: We screwed up

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The Senator hopes the Indian-American community will understand that last week's controversial memo was not reflective of his views.

Abu Salem remanded to judicial custody

Abu Salem remanded to judicial custody

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Salem and his companion Bedi, a former Bollywood starlet, had allegedly procured passports from Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh under fictitious names.

McLaren cry foul

McLaren cry foul

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

McLaren believe Formula One rivals Renault gained a "clear benefit and unfair advantage" from technical information taken to them by a former employee

Karnataka withdraws ban on soft drinks

Karnataka withdraws ban on soft drinks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

The Karnataka government has withdrawn its ban on the sale of 12 soft drinks, including Pepsi and Coca-Cola, in and around educational institutions, hospitals and government offices.

Clinton cancels trip to India

Clinton cancels trip to India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

A disciple of Japanese quality management

A disciple of Japanese quality management

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Japan's veneration for order has been fully transplanted to this TVS factory in the city of Hosur.

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting the entry of people from seven Muslim-majority nations widened the rift between the Trump administration and several leading American companies.

Athletes warned not to wear big country logos to Sochi

Athletes warned not to wear big country logos to Sochi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Athletes heading to the Sochi Winter Olympics have been warned not to wear team kit with large logos promoting their country on their way to Russia due to security concerns, British Olympic officials said on Thursday.

IBM in $1.6bn emerging markets drive

IBM in $1.6bn emerging markets drive

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The attempt to tap a wider range of developing countries comes as IBM's earlier investment in the four biggest - Brazil, Russia, India and China - has started to pay off.

10 secrets for everyday writing success

10 secrets for everyday writing success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Shaun Fawcett provides readers with a few tips on writing and effective communication.

Accessorise: Eye-catching crystal pendants

Accessorise: Eye-catching crystal pendants

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Bling is in, and this pendant is great for a toned down, trendy look.

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Ex-FBI Dir seeks to question Trump on Russia probe

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Mueller has already interviewed several of the close aides and family members of Trump over the issue.

In Goa, govt employees can now go sleeveless

In Goa, govt employees can now go sleeveless

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Goa's art and culture department has withdrawn its circular on dress code in office and allowed semi-formal and smart casuals for its staff in a fresh direction.

AAP seeks privilege motion against Jaitley for 'lying' in Parliament

AAP seeks privilege motion against Jaitley for 'lying' in Parliament

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Training guns on Jaitley, Ashutosh said the Union finance minister should come clean on the alleged irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The denial rate jumped from 4% to 41% for Tech Mahindra, from 6% to 34% for TCS, from 7% to 53% for Wipro and from just 2% to 45% for Infosys.

Khokhar likely to replace Sherry Rehman as Pak's envoy to US

Khokhar likely to replace Sherry Rehman as Pak's envoy to US

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Former Foreign Secretary Riaz Khokhar is tipped to replace Sherry Rehman as Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, according to a media report on Wednesday.