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Remote areas in Nepal devastated; India offers all help

Remote areas in Nepal devastated; India offers all help

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Nepal's remote mountainous areas have suffered "almost total devastation" from a powerful quake that claimed over 6,300 lives, aid agencies warned even as relief slowly began to reach far-flung regions amid fresh aftershocks that kept people on edge.

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.

The new BJP is like the old Congress

The new BJP is like the old Congress

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

While it took the Congress nearly a half century to earn the hatred of other political outfits, the BJP appears set to reach there in around six years, says Arun Bhatnagar, former secretary to the GoI.

What RBI could do to help exporters

What RBI could do to help exporters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

RBI should monitor export credit offtake and how well banks implement its instruction.

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'India has an advantage because we produce more cotton and we have more workforce.'

2 Indians among 107 killed in Mecca as crane crashes into Grand Mosque

2 Indians among 107 killed in Mecca as crane crashes into Grand Mosque

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Strong winds and heavy rains caused the crane to fall

'There is no such thing as a Hindu. He is a political construct'

'There is no such thing as a Hindu. He is a political construct'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In this May 2014 interview with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com, the politically conscious Karnad spoke of why he is concerned about Modi coming to power.

Chinese envoy bats for India-Pakistan-China meet to maintain peace

Chinese envoy bats for India-Pakistan-China meet to maintain peace

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Chinese envoy said that the India-China bilateral ties can't take the strain of another Doklam episode

Will Mr Jaitley bite the 'swadeshi' bullet?

Will Mr Jaitley bite the 'swadeshi' bullet?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

What the new defence minister does with the Rafale fighter jet deal will decide if India wants to build genuine, long-term defence capability through an indigenous product that slashes life-cycle costs, or opt for glitzy signing ceremony with foreign vendors that would please the public, says Ajai Shukla.

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Fadnavis takes oath as Maha CM; Ajit Pawar his deputy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The move came at a time when deliberations between the Congress, the NCP and the Shiv Sena seemingly reached the final stage on Friday.

Blood and water cannot flow together: PM Modi on Indus Water Treaty

Blood and water cannot flow together: PM Modi on Indus Water Treaty

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

India to exploit to the maximum the capacity of Pak-controlled rivers -- Indus, Chenab, Jhelum as per the Indus Treat, source said.

Attack on American University in Kabul leaves 12 dead

Attack on American University in Kabul leaves 12 dead

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Afghan forces ended the assault after 10 hours of gunfire.

How the new government should deal with China

How the new government should deal with China

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The new government needs to clearly insist on diplomatic reciprocal arrangements with China. While reciprocity is a function of power in bilateral relations, the Modi-led government's responses should be based on India'S inherent strengths, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

PM cranks up official machinery to control food inflation

PM cranks up official machinery to control food inflation

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Cabinet secretary calls meeting to review the impact of inflation on essential commodities.

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The two districts which are the part of Nepal's Bagmati Zone have suffered extensively in the April 25 earthquake which left a trail of death and destruction.

The Reshuffle: What it says about Modi

The Reshuffle: What it says about Modi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'While Piyush Goel, Dharmendra Pradhan, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and a clutch of former bureaucrats including R K Singh, Hardeep Singh Puri and K J Alphons are loyal BJP members, none of them fit the mould of party apparatchiks.' 'In fact, many of the latter kind have been shown the door or have been given reduced charges.' 'That goes to show the prime minister's comfort level in dealing with professionals and administrators and the trust he reposes in them,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

'India to grow 7.5-8% in FY16'

'India to grow 7.5-8% in FY16'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

In the last financial year, GDP growth was 7.3 per cent.

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

In July, IRS officers in Mumbai held an incendiary meeting where they criticised the alleged interference in 'operational matters' by the department of revenue.

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

What Modi told Xi in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Xi Jinping got a dose of Modi's medicine inside the tent where he was being hosted on the banks of the Sabarmati river.' 'Modi reportedly told him, looking deep into his eyes: "This was not expected of your country. Can you tell me when the troops are withdrawing?".'

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