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Congress dials down on Digvijaya's post thanking Germany

Congress dials down on Digvijaya's post thanking Germany

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday said it firmly believes that India's democratic processes themselves have to deal with the threats posed to its democracy, remarks that came after the Bharatiya Janata Party attacked the opposition party for its leader Digvijaya Singh thanking Germany for "taking note" of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha.

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

It is expected that FBI chief Wray will hold talks with senior Indian security officials.

SC asks govt to inform missing Army captain's mother every quarter of steps taken

SC asks govt to inform missing Army captain's mother every quarter of steps taken

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to apprise an 83-year-old mother quarterly about the steps taken to trace her son, Captain Sanjit Bhattacharjee, who has been missing in action and is said to be lodged in a jail in Pakistan for over 25 years.

New Fema rules stump foreign-owned MFs

New Fema rules stump foreign-owned MFs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Market watchers believe that the change in guidelines fly in the face of some of the recent initiatives taken by the government, such as easing norms for foreign portfolio investors.

Pak calling off NSA talks unfortunate: India

Pak calling off NSA talks unfortunate: India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

India on Saturday night described as unfortunate Pakistan's decision to call of the Indo-Pak NSA-level talks, asserting that it did not set any "pre-conditions" as stated by that country.

Raids in ministries exposes racket of selling documents to corporates

Raids in ministries exposes racket of selling documents to corporates

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

6 locations in New Delhi and 2 in Mumbai were raided.

Is foreign Covid aid reaching the states in time?

Is foreign Covid aid reaching the states in time?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'Technology is streamliming the entire process of aid distribution and making it transparent and digital.'

Raising foreign money now tougher

Raising foreign money now tougher

Rediff.com1 May 2007

Some real estate companies were using this route to raise funds. Given the stringent conditions for ECBs, these companies would now find it difficult to raise funds.

India to replace troops in Maldives with technical personnel

India to replace troops in Maldives with technical personnel

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

India will replace its military personnel operating three aviation platforms in the Maldives with 'competent' Indian technical personnel even as New Delhi asserted that it remained an important development partner of the island nation.

In Islamabad, Jadhav meets wife, mother -- from behind glass screen

In Islamabad, Jadhav meets wife, mother -- from behind glass screen

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Police and paramilitary security forces, including sharpshooters, have been deployed at the MOFA to deal with any untoward security situation, they said.

Qatar frees all 8 Indian Navy veterans, Modi to visit Doha on 14th

Qatar frees all 8 Indian Navy veterans, Modi to visit Doha on 14th

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Qatar has released eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel and seven of them returned home early Monday, 46 days after their death sentences handed last October were commuted to jail terms of varying duration.

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

A large number of women from Malom in Imphal West district blocked the road to the airport in protest against the killing of the policemen in Moreh.

Foreign secy visit Bangladesh, meets PM Sheikh Hasina

Foreign secy visit Bangladesh, meets PM Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Shringla visited Dhaka in March last after assuming office of the Indian Foreign Secretary in January this year.

Give details of foreign funding: Centre to AAP

Give details of foreign funding: Centre to AAP

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Reacting to the Centre's move, the AAP said it was a clear case of 'political witch hunt', which was very 'dangerous' for democracy.

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

FCRA challenge for foreign think tanks in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Funding challenges are not limited to just one think tank. Several scholars say that access for conducting research and getting foreign funds has become a major hurdle for think tanks, with the government raising many questions regarding such inflows. As a result, many think tanks are keeping a low profile and becoming less prolific.

India to replace military personnel in the Maldives by May 10

India to replace military personnel in the Maldives by May 10

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

India will replace its military personnel in the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10 and the first phase of the process would be completed by March 10, the Maldivian foreign ministry said on Friday after a high-level meeting between the two sides on the contentious issue.

CBI to probe UPA advisory panel ex-member Harsh Mander's NGO for FCRA breach

CBI to probe UPA advisory panel ex-member Harsh Mander's NGO for FCRA breach

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Official said a CBI inquiry has been recommended against Aman Biradari for violation of various provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Was Wang Yi'S visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi?

83 POWs in Pak jails but no help from Islamabad, govt tells SC

83 POWs in Pak jails but no help from Islamabad, govt tells SC

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that there are 83 missing defence personnel including 62 prisoners of the war of 1965 and 1971 for whom India is seeking their release and repatriation from Pakistan through diplomatic and other available channels.

Rajapaksa given entry on private visit, no asylum request: Singapore

Rajapaksa given entry on private visit, no asylum request: Singapore

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A Saudi airlines flight -- SV 788 -- carrying Rajapaksa landed at the Singapore Changi International Airport shortly after 7 pm (local time).

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'The real issue between India and China is that the Chinese have transgressed along the Line of Actual Control at multiple points.'

Foreign Secy Rao meets Pillai over ISI remark row

Foreign Secy Rao meets Pillai over ISI remark row

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has met Home Secretary G K Pillai against the backdrop of apparent differences between the ministry of external affairs and the ministry of home affairs in connection with the Indo-Pak talks held recently. Rao met Pillai on Thursday and is understood to have briefed him about the recent talks between External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

Bhutan PM to meet PM, Pranab tomorrow

Bhutan PM to meet PM, Pranab tomorrow

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

In a sign of deepening bilateral ties, Bhutan Prime Minister Jigmi Y Thinley will arrive in New Delhi on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with the top leadership on hydro-electric projects among other issues.

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by Mar 15; two sides explore solution

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by Mar 15; two sides explore solution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Nazim confirmed the meeting and said the agenda for the meeting was the request to withdraw troops by March 15.

Sri Lanka forms committee for repatriation of Tamil refugees from India

Sri Lanka forms committee for repatriation of Tamil refugees from India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The Sri Lanka deputy high commissioner's office in Chennai is coordinating the efforts, it added.

WikiLeaks releases 2 million confidential emails on Syria

WikiLeaks releases 2 million confidential emails on Syria

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Whistle-blower website WikiLeaks on Thursday released a cache of more than two million emails from Syrian political figures, ministries and other functionaries, which it said would embarrass not only Syria but also its opponents.

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