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Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

More than two dozen lawmakers and prominent Indian Americans gathered at the US Capitol for the annual Diwali celebration, highlighting the contributions of the Indian American community and the strong US-India relationship. The event, organized by the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, also featured addresses from several Congressmen and Senators who expressed support for Indian Americans and emphasized the importance of the US-India partnership.

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The implementation of this toll collection system, which will eventually eradicate toll booths, necessitates the fitting of an on-board unit (OBU) in every vehicle that can track a vehicle's location in real time.

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

As the fight reaches its crescendo with the big election day just a few hours away, many political observers billed the unpredictable race for the 47th President of the US as the most consequential one in decades while appearing to project a grim picture for the country's future under a Trump presidency.

RSS chief flags threats from 'Deep State', 'wokeism', 'cultural Marxist'

RSS chief flags threats from 'Deep State', 'wokeism', 'cultural Marxist'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

According to Bhagwat, a narrative is being spread in neighbouring Bangladesh, which recently witnessed a massive political upheaval, that India is a threat and they should join Pakistan as a defence against Bharat. Who is spreading such a narrative, he asked.

Water crisis: Half of global food production at risk

Water crisis: Half of global food production at risk

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The water crisis could jeopardise more than half of the world's food production and cause an average global GDP loss of 8 per cent by 2050, with lower-income countries facing up to a 15 per cent loss, according to a new report.

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

'Unhappy' with chair, Opposition MPs may exit Waqf panel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Opposition MPs in the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to protest its chairperson Jagdambika Pal's alleged 'unilateral' decisions and attempts to 'bulldoze' proceedings, indicating that they may disassociate themselves from the panel.

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

No one can capture an inch of Indian land till the Narendra Modi government is in power, Home Minister Amit Shah said Tuesday and claimed the actual reason behind the Congress disrupting Lok Sabha proceedings was not the clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers but a question on the cancellation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

From domestic worker's daughter to Olympian: Jyothi Yarraji's inspiring journey

From domestic worker's daughter to Olympian: Jyothi Yarraji's inspiring journey

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Jyothi Yarraji ready to put end to his mother's enormous struggles

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on Monday inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India.

Clashes at Hindu temple in Canada, Trudeau says...

Clashes at Hindu temple in Canada, Trudeau says...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya also condemned the violence and said that a "red line has been crossed" by Khalistani extremists, highlighting the rise of brazen violent extremism in Canada.

Support UN resolution on Kashmir, says Malaysian PM during Pak visit

Support UN resolution on Kashmir, says Malaysian PM during Pak visit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

He also said that his country would continue to talk about the Kashmir issue "through channels that are acceptable" and prayed that "the issue is amicably resolved".

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

India is among the fastest-growing markets for Google in the cloud services segment, a senior executive has said, adding that the tech giant is looking to partner companies in their business transformation through its offerings. Google Cloud India is seeing an "increased adoption" of its offerings across segments from the public sector to small and medium businesses and from startups and digital-native companies, Google Cloud India vice president and country managing director Bikram Singh Bedi told PTI.

'India stands tall today because of your grit, achievements'

'India stands tall today because of your grit, achievements'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

India rewrote several records and unlocked some new firsts at the Paralympic Games.

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'It has changed the political character of India by ejecting socialism as an ideology from the Constitution of India.'

Ratan Tata: A Corporate Titan Like None Other

Ratan Tata: A Corporate Titan Like None Other

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata was one of the world's most influential industrialists yet he never appeared on any list of billionaires. He controlled over 30 companies that operated in over 100 countries across six continents yet lived an unpretentious life. Ratan Naval Tata, who died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night at the age of 86 years, enjoyed a perhaps unique status -- a corporate titan who was considered a 'secular living saint' with a reputation for decency and integrity.

Rs 1249 cr for Union ministers' salaries, PMO expenses

Rs 1249 cr for Union ministers' salaries, PMO expenses

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The allocated amount is substantially lower than the Rs 1,803.01 crore earmarked in 2023-24.

Bangladesh rout Pakistan to complete historic series sweep

Bangladesh rout Pakistan to complete historic series sweep

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A dominant Bangladesh outclassed hosts Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series sweep.

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king's statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, an act coming in the backdrop of a huge row over the crash which provided ammunition to the opposition to target the Mahayuti government ahead of assembly polls.

INS Arighaat, 2nd made-in-India N-submarine, joins Navy

INS Arighaat, 2nd made-in-India N-submarine, joins Navy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

India's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine was commissioned into the Navy on Thursday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who said this will further strengthen the country's nuclear triad and enhance nuclear deterrence.

Cong diverted money to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation: Nadda

Cong diverted money to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation: Nadda

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Bharatiya Janata Party president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday alleged that Prime Minister's National Relief Fund was donating money to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation during the United Progressive Alliance years while adding that to divert this public money into a family-run foundation is not only a "brazen fraud" but also a "big betrayal" of the people of India.

SEE: Here's how India gears up for Paris Olympics

SEE: Here's how India gears up for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'Let's Move India' encourages people of all ages and abilities to embrace the joy of movement and celebrate the Indian athletes heading to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Didn't want to impose Article 370 decision: Modi

Didn't want to impose Article 370 decision: Modi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

"There was complete clarity in my mind that taking the public in Jammu and Kashmir into confidence was absolutely essential for the execution of the decision," Prime Minister Narendra Modi says about his government's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue.

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India may be 15th among the top 25 Artificial Intelligence nations, but it has the 'the greatest upward potential' according to research by Tufts University's business school, the Fletcher School. At the top is the US, followed by China, fighting for global leadership in AI followed by the UK, Japan, and Germany. In the 15th spot, India is ahead of Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia and Thailand.

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi, who arrived in Warsaw on the first leg of his two-nation visit during which he will also travel to Ukraine, paid his tributes at the memorials for the Valivade-Kolhapur camp and the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino in Warsaw.

Atishi snubbed, Delhi LG picks Gahlot to hoist flag on I-Day

Atishi snubbed, Delhi LG picks Gahlot to hoist flag on I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The choice that bypasses several other senior government leaders is likely to set a stage for another round of tussle between the AAP dispensation and the LG Secretariat.

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After a wait of 20 years, Pinki Haryan is a qualified doctor raring to serve the destitute and give them a better life.

Sonia, Rahul skip Congress Foundation Day event

Sonia, Rahul skip Congress Foundation Day event

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

While Sonia Gandhi has been avoiding attending public events, Rahul Gandhi left on a short personal visit abroad only on Sunday.

Adani Praises Manmohan, Modi...

Adani Praises Manmohan, Modi...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'If the period between 1991 and 2014 was about laying the foundations and building the runway, the period from 2014 to 2024 has been about the aircraft taking off.'

Preamble not removed from NCERT textbooks: Govt

Preamble not removed from NCERT textbooks: Govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the Preamble to the Constitution is very well there in NCERT textbooks of Class VI as he refuted charges made in this regard by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Travelling to Pak for multilateral event, not...: Jaishankar

Travelling to Pak for multilateral event, not...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

It will be for the first time in nearly nine years India's external affairs minister will travel to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained frosty over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

V V S Laxman will continue as NCA chief: Jay Shah

V V S Laxman will continue as NCA chief: Jay Shah

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

V V S Laxman's tenure ends in September but he is set to continue as the NCA chief, confirmed BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

PM Modi congratulates Manu-Sarabjot

PM Modi congratulates Manu-Sarabjot

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Bhaker was composure personified while Singh played an ideal foil as the pair won the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze defeating South Korea to script history at the Olympics on Tuesday.

SEE: World's largest human formation of waving national flag

SEE: World's largest human formation of waving national flag

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

As many as 5,885 students from the Chandigarh University and other schools and colleges along with volunteers of the NID Foundation and other dignitaries gathered for the flag formation at the Chandigarh Cricket Stadium here, according to a release issued by the university.

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'If Trump wins the election, there's not going to be much turmoil.' 'But if he loses, he will not accept the results.' 'And if it is close, which I think it's going to be, he's going to contest it.' 'But at the end of the day, the truth will prevail.'

Here's what Modi will tell Zelenskyy 'as a friend'

Here's what Modi will tell Zelenskyy 'as a friend'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Two days ahead of his crucial visit to Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he was looking forward to sharing perspectives with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

'90% sitting outside system': Rahul's fresh pitch for caste census

'90% sitting outside system': Rahul's fresh pitch for caste census

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Gandhi said just like the Constitution, the "caste census" is a policy framework and a guide for the Congress.

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'