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26/11 mastermind to contest Pak elections next year

26/11 mastermind to contest Pak elections next year

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

The founder of Lashkar-e-Tayiba also vowed to continue supporting Kashmiris.

India to press for World Cup money

India to press for World Cup money

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

The standoff over the World Cup guarantee money will be the most important issue at the ICC's two-day meeting in Barbados.

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The fallout of the Pulwama terror attack, which killed over 40 CRPF personnel, on the sporting ties between India and Pakistan was felt the strongest on Friday.

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Now, TIME says Modi united India like no PM in decades

Rediff.com29 May 2019

The article is in stark contrast to the TIME cover story done on Modi earlier this month titled 'India's Divider in Chief', written by Aatish Taseer, son of Indian journalist Tavleen Singh and late Pakistani politician and businessman Salmaan Taseer.

Asia Cup tournament to move out of Bangladesh?

Asia Cup tournament to move out of Bangladesh?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Organisers of cricket's Asia Cup will hold talks next month to decide whether to move February's tournament out of violence-plagued Bangladesh, a top official said on Thursday.

Controversial security law in Malaysia grants absolute power to Najib

Controversial security law in Malaysia grants absolute power to Najib

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The NSC act became law on Tuesday but did not obtain express Royal assent from king and head of state of Malaysia Yang di-Pertuan Agong unlike other bills passed by the Parliament.

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The lawsuit has been filed by American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

CII, in a communication with the state industries department, cited it had a packed schedule for the year and the dates frozen for the Make in Odisha conclave clashed with a major national summit hosted by the industry body.

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Cities are setting the rules that now carry life and death implications for their residents, and most of these rules are sought to be set by the municipal authorities who have never wielded such power, reports Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

'Growth in last quarter dipped... but economy will recover'

'Growth in last quarter dipped... but economy will recover'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

'Challenges will come but we will stay the course. No big step can be taken if one is afraid of criticism. We will not flinch from criticism,' says Railways Minister Piyush Goyal.

Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra

Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'When it is an open ballot, the division taking place in the open house will be for all to see.' 'As they say sunlight is the best disinfectant, this (aspect of the order) brings in transparency and it's in keeping with the best democratic principles.'

ICC takes diplomatic stance on Indo-Pak series

ICC takes diplomatic stance on Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The International Cricket Council Chief Executive (CEO) Dave Richardson has made it clear that the sport's governing body cannot force India to play bilateral matches with Pakistan.

How can NGOs work in Modi's India?

How can NGOs work in Modi's India?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Kanika Datta explains why the Modi sarkar is gunning for non-profit organisations

What will it take for India to be a superpower

What will it take for India to be a superpower

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'There is an insistence that the government bring about reforms if India is to succeed. The fact is that many nations have done reforms, but are not Great Powers,' says Aakar Patel.

Karnataka govt stable, assures CM amid reports of poaching by BJP

Karnataka govt stable, assures CM amid reports of poaching by BJP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

He, however, reiterated his allegation that the BJP was trying to lure MLAs of the ruling combine.

Why India wanted sovereign guarantee in Rafale deal

Why India wanted sovereign guarantee in Rafale deal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

New Delhi sought a sovereign guarantee to prevent Paris from ever citing the Arms Trade Treaty to interrupt, modify or cease delivery of the Rafale fighter at any stage.

With Cong on board, govt set to fast-track GST

With Cong on board, govt set to fast-track GST

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The Congress, however, said it wanted to see the final print on the wording of the dispute resolution mechanism before committing its support to the Bill

FIFA faces day of reckoning as threats mount

FIFA faces day of reckoning as threats mount

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The spotlight at next week's FIFA Congress will fall on the presidential election - but the real key to the future of football's beleaguered governing body is embedded in a document with the unglamorous title 'Draft statutes - Congress 2016'.

Assam: BJP out to saffronise volatile Bodo heartland

Assam: BJP out to saffronise volatile Bodo heartland

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Twenty odd important political figures and civil society leaders from Assam's conflicts-ridden Bodo heartland have joined Bharatiya Janata Party that has started its 'Mission Bodoland' with bang announcing its intention to provide an alternative to Bodoland people who are fed up with misrule of Bodoland People's Front where has been in power in Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Council over ten years on the trot.

Kejriwal to meet L-G on Friday; warns babus of 'consequences' if they defy posting order

Kejriwal to meet L-G on Friday; warns babus of 'consequences' if they defy posting order

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The Delhi government also explored legal options, including filing contempt petition, against those who refused to comply with the directive, an official said.

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Ayodhya judgment of November 9 draws on both the polytheism of Hinduism and the modern rule of law, says Deepak Lal.

McCullum not under investigation for match fixing: NZC

McCullum not under investigation for match fixing: NZC

Rediff.com19 May 2014

A Dismayed New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday that national captain Brendon McCullum was not under investigation for match-fixing, as reported earlier by a British daily, and added that he had only given testimony to the International Cricket Council on the understanding that it would be kept confidential.

Modi govt to decide on India-Pakistan series in UAE in December

Modi govt to decide on India-Pakistan series in UAE in December

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

India are scheduled to play a bilateral series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in December.

Sikhs seek Obama's help to get justice for 1984 riot victims

Sikhs seek Obama's help to get justice for 1984 riot victims

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Sikh-Americans have sought American President Barack Obama's help in getting justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that occurred after the assassination of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

In view of the differences, Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan referred the matter to a larger bench of the apex court.

Sumariwalla re-elected AFI president

Sumariwalla re-elected AFI president

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Adille Sumariwalla was re-elected unopposed as the president of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for a second term at its Annual General Body Meeting in New Delhi on Friday.

In US, Gadkari outlines plans to halt road accidents

In US, Gadkari outlines plans to halt road accidents

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The minister has sought the help of US technology, expertise and innovation to make road safety a priority in India.

US confirms beheading of journalist Steven Sotloff

US confirms beheading of journalist Steven Sotloff

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

A disturbing video showing beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff by dreaded terror group ISIS is authentic, US officials said on Wednesday.

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at airports across the US to protest the ban announced by President Donald Trump on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, extending solidarity to those affected as chaos and fear gripped individuals trying to enter the country.

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'A lack of strategic trust and the 'persistent security dilemma' prevails between India and China,' points out Dr Rup Narayan Das.

L K Advani: 'Whoever forms the government doesn't hesitate in committing excesses, even some of our people'

L K Advani: 'Whoever forms the government doesn't hesitate in committing excesses, even some of our people'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Five years ago, Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani spoke to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com on the Emergency. On the 40th anniversary of Indian democracy's darkest hour, we reproduce the interview.

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

Will cricket get the nod for 2024 Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2024 Olympic Games?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Cricket, a sport dominated by Britain and former British colonies such as Australia and India, has only once featured in a Games - in Paris in 1900.

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.

Australia wary of Bangladesh dangerman Shakib

Australia wary of Bangladesh dangerman Shakib

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Shakib Al Hasan is the name on all Bangladesh supporters' lips and wicketkeeper Alex Carey admits the star all-rounder is earning extra attention behind the Australian scenes. Shakib boasts an unmatched 384 runs this ICC Men's Cricket World Cup but batting is far from the only string to his bow, taking five wickets in his four matches to date.

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Cricket Buzz: PCB to demand around $ 70 million from BCCI

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wants its Indian counterpart (BCCI) to pay approximately $ 70 million as compensation for not playing two 'home' bilateral series.

Writers step up protest, 1 quits Sahitya Akademi, 3 more return award

Writers step up protest, 1 quits Sahitya Akademi, 3 more return award

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Three eminent writers from Punjab announced that they were returning their Sahitya Akademi awards, while Kannada writer Aravind Malagatti resigned from the body's general council, joining the growing protest by litterateurs over "rising intolerance" and "communal" atmosphere.

Pakistan mulls Asia Cup, WT20 pull-out in Bangladesh

Pakistan mulls Asia Cup, WT20 pull-out in Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Pakistan's cricket authorities are maintaining a diplomatic stance on the national team's participation in the forthcoming Asia Cup and World T20 in Bangladesh early next year, but chances of a pull-out loom large.

Pakistan mulls Asia Cup pull out, WT20 in Bangladesh

Pakistan mulls Asia Cup pull out, WT20 in Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The Pakistani cricket authorities might be maintaining a diplomatic stance on their national team's participation in the forthcoming Asia Cup and World T20 events in Bangladesh, to be held early next year, but chances of a pullout loom large.