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Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Surge of Saudi nationalism hurts US

Surge of Saudi nationalism hurts US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'The surge of Saudi nationalism is the last thing Washington wants,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Fresh Chinese incursion reported in Uttarakhand

Fresh Chinese incursion reported in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

A group of shepherds were asked to vacate the land by troops of the PLA.

'Kongu Nadu' part of BJP's Grand Plan?

'Kongu Nadu' part of BJP's Grand Plan?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

New Union minister L Murugan's declaration of Kongu Nadu as his native place, instead of Tamil Nadu, may be part of a grand BJP strategy to create new states out of existing ones, particularly those that have anti-BJP governments, mulls N Sathiya Moorthy.

India has limited options in securing hostages' release

India has limited options in securing hostages' release

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The ground situation in Iraq is so bad that there is no scope for any non-conventional action or any kind of bravery. Patience, slow movement, and full backing to Indian negotiators would help in a big way, says Sheela Bhatt.

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

6 children among 15 killed in raids in Sri Lanka

6 children among 15 killed in raids in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The security forces continue their hunt for members of the local terror group National Thowheeth Jamath which was behind the deadly Easter Sunday bombings in which 253 people were killed and over 500 injured.

Why China is flexing its muscles

Why China is flexing its muscles

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India has ramped up infrastructure on its side, so the Chinese military is finding Indian soldiers in locations where they are not used to seeing an Indian footprint,' points out Harsh V Pant.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ladakh was a coastal area: Scientists

Ladakh was a coastal area: Scientists

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Palaeobotanists scouring the icy heights of Jammu and Kashmir came across a set of plant fossils near Tsokar in the Eastern Ladakh region a proof of the existence of a coastal environment in the region.

CAB fallout: Ranji game suspended; ISL match postponed

CAB fallout: Ranji game suspended; ISL match postponed

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The effects of anti-CAB protests in the North East have spilled over to the sports field with Assam and Tripura's Ranji matches suspended, while also forcing the Indian Super League match between NorthEast United FC and Chennaiyin FC in Guwahati to be postponed.

Chinese village in Arunachal: India must speak up!

Chinese village in Arunachal: India must speak up!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'China wants to change the status quo of India's Northern Border and proves that it can do whatever it wants in what it perceives as its own territory,' states Claude Arpi.

Review: Son of God is more propaganda than cinema

Review: Son of God is more propaganda than cinema

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Son Of God is an epic fail, rants Paloma Sharma.

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

She has been appointed general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), while Jyotiraditya Scindia holds charge of UP West.

The return of the activist State

The return of the activist State

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The middle class's long push to force the state to retreat from the economy may be reversing, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The healthcare arm of Economic Technologies, Fulana Healthcentres has announced that the company would set up 5300 high-tech, globally interconnected network of health centres in 150 countries, including India, which would be accessible with a single

Budget is pragmatic, practical and positive: Modi

Budget is pragmatic, practical and positive: Modi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The Budget will 'further reignite our growth engine, signalling the dawn of a prosperous future.'

Find out who will join Iniesta in Spain's World Cup squad

Find out who will join Iniesta in Spain's World Cup squad

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Lopetegui blends youth and experience in Spain World Cup squad

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

'Jinnah developed a belief that Gandhi had stolen the tag of the leader of the Indian people from him and that he later used religion to reduce Gandhi's idea of a united India to naught was his revenge.'

'Assam has adjusted to the demographic transformation extremely well'

'Assam has adjusted to the demographic transformation extremely well'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

'The loose use of words like foreigner or Bangladeshis obscures the fact that the post-Partition migration to Assam has been of both Hindus and Muslims.'

Why Chidambaram said no to polls

Why Chidambaram said no to polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The real story why the finance minister is not fighting the Lok Sabha election.

Why China wants the Galwan Valley

Why China wants the Galwan Valley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If the Chinese military gets hold of some western sectors on the India-China boundary, it will give them added military advantage.'

'Moles inside terror camps sent info for Balakot strike'

'Moles inside terror camps sent info for Balakot strike'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'Crucial intelligence was obtained by a R&AW operative from a couple of moles inside the camps four days before the Balakot operation.'

Cummins to export to S America, Europe

Cummins to export to S America, Europe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

To drive home the benefits of lower manufacturing costs in India, Cummins India Ltd and Cummins Westport Inc will be exporting B Gas International natural gas engines to locations such as South America.

China is striking back and HOW

China is striking back and HOW

Rediff.com14 May 2020

China has not limited the 'battle' to the diplomatic field alone; the People's Liberation Army has become aggressive on the ground too. The recent 'fights' in Northern Sikkim and Ladakh are part of the pattern, asserts Claude Arpi.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Gadkari said that the MSME sector contributes significantly in pushing the country's economic growth and creating employment.

After Alibaba, Dell now keen to invest in India

After Alibaba, Dell now keen to invest in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Top officials of the firm called on Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and expressed keen interest in expanding their Chennai plant.

Global shipping: On high tide!

Global shipping: On high tide!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The year gone by, beginning July 2003, has been particularly rewarding for investors in shipping stocks.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

Injured Clarke shaking up fitness regimen ahead of Pak series

Injured Clarke shaking up fitness regimen ahead of Pak series

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Injured Australia captain Michael Clarke will arrive in the United Arab Emirates five days ahead of the rest of the Test squad as he races to be fit for the two-match series against Pakistan.

'Paris-style' attacks rock Jakarta; 5 gunmen among 7 killed

'Paris-style' attacks rock Jakarta; 5 gunmen among 7 killed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

ISIS suicide bombers and gunmen struck at the heart of the capital of Muslim-majority Indonesia, executing a Westerner and killing a local while blowing up a Starbucks cafe, leaving five attackers dead in the ensuing firing.

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Don't use onion: B'desh PM told her cook post export ban

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The Bangladeshi prime minister said that India's sudden decision to stop onion exports has led to a bit of difficulty for her countrymen.

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Over 40 people died in rain-related incidents, majority of them in Uttar Pradesh, while incessant rainfall in Bihar left the streets of state capital Patna and other areas waterlogged and residences of at least two ministers marooned.

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'There is lack of demand because people have no jobs, and no income.' 'Lakhs of people have lost their jobs and they have no income which has led to no demand in the market.'

'We want to usher in a new era in Indian banking'

'We want to usher in a new era in Indian banking'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Bandhan Bank is the first bank to be launched in eastern India post Independence.

OVL eyes 11% stake in Sudan oilfield

OVL eyes 11% stake in Sudan oilfield

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is in talks with two Middle-East Asian companies to acquire stake in an oil field in Sudan that is estimated to hold oil reserves in excess of 3.5 billion barrels.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.