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2007 Hyd blasts: Bombs made in Mangalore; financed from Gulf

2007 Hyd blasts: Bombs made in Mangalore; financed from Gulf

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Investigators from the National Investigating Agency have found that the bombs used in the August 25, 2007 Hyderabad blasts that killed 42 people, were prepared in the heart of Mangalore city, and the finances came from a dedicated network in Saudi Arabia. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Investigators were on Sunday looking into what caused one of the deadliest train accidents in recent times as rescue operations continued

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

The 39 year old who wants to make Audi No 1 again

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'To become more Indianised we had to be more colourful,' Rahil Ansari, Audi's India head, tells Ajay Modi.

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The president of a top Honduras football club and two family members were charged by US authorities on Wednesday with engineering a decade-long scheme to launder drug trafficking and foreign bribery proceeds through US accounts.

Why Modi visits so many countries

Why Modi visits so many countries

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

'He is seeking to harness the power of Indian Diasporas to national (support for India in global capitals) and political (enhance the Bharatiya Janata Party's support base) ends.'

China to invest $20 billion in India

China to invest $20 billion in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to give Indian companies and products - especially including those made by the pharmaceutical, farming and fuel industries - greater access to Chinese markets.

Delhi court stays proceedings against Facebook, Google

Delhi court stays proceedings against Facebook, Google

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Citing denial of assistance from United States authorities, a Delhi court on Monday said the proceedings against 13 websites, including Facebook and Google, are "stayed" in a complaint case which accused them of promoting class enmity and undermining national integrity.

Forecasting media's future

Forecasting media's future

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Ajit Balakrishnan recalls some lessons from the last time people talked of 'convergence' -- the mid-1990s.

Terror is gravest threat to world, says PM in Mozambique

Terror is gravest threat to world, says PM in Mozambique

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Amid a spurt in terror attacks in various countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said terrorism is the "gravest threat" to the world, "equally impacting" India and Mozambique which agreed to strengthen security and defence ties and bolster cooperation in food security.

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Highlighting the pendency of cases in various courts of the country, he said Indian legal system is marked by long delays and some of the reasons for it are infrastructure gaps and considerable vacancies, particularly in subordinate courts.

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Both sides to enhance cooperation in combating international terrorism.

'We will always fight this battle with our hands tied behind our back'

'We will always fight this battle with our hands tied behind our back'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

'It has taken bombings in Beirut, bombing of a Russian airliner and now terror attacks in Paris for people to realise that we are not going to achieve our objectives of destroying ISIS if we drive in second gear. We need to get into top gear.'

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Here are highlights of the 68th Republic Day parade.

Aadhaar may have a lethal impact on the existence of India

Aadhaar may have a lethal impact on the existence of India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'Biometric Aadhaar-based surveillance is not only about violation of privacy, but also about the treasure hunt for unprecedented financial surveillance and economic intelligence in the economic history of mankind,' asks Gopal Krishna.

What 26/11 survivors expect from Modi

What 26/11 survivors expect from Modi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Mumbai is observing the sixth anniversary of the dastardly attacks that shook the city

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

"We are committed to building a new India. We have to do this as early as possible," he said.

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Key was not to be left behind and quipped that he is thankful to Modi for not raising his country's poor performance in the series so far. New Zealand were whitewashed 0-3 in the Test series and are trailing in the ongoing five-match ODI series as well.

Of websites and factories

Of websites and factories

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Regulating the internet only as a medium is somewhat similar to regulating electricity only as a driver of the TV industry

5 ways to avoid credit card frauds

5 ways to avoid credit card frauds

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Whether it is the virtual world or the physical one using your credit card with a few precautions go a long way in keeping it safe. Be cautious and do not become a statistic in the growing credit card fraud!

26/11 anniversary: Mumbai is still in danger

26/11 anniversary: Mumbai is still in danger

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Even as the Maharashtra government claims it is implementing in phases the Ram Pradhan committee report, which examined the government's response to the 26/11 terror attacks, gaping holes still exist in the security apparatus.

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad launched to fight terrorism across country.

In 1st presser, Trump calls Russia dossier 'phony stuff'

In 1st presser, Trump calls Russia dossier 'phony stuff'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He, however, acknowledged that Russia and some other countries were behind the hacking of Democratic Party computers.

Cong's media blitz to publicise food ordinance, development

Cong's media blitz to publicise food ordinance, development

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The Congress is planning a high-pitch media blitzkrieg in the run up to the assembly and general elections on the twin agenda of governance and development as opposed to the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to push for Hindutva.

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Obama on publicity blitz to sell Syria attack to Congress

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

After spending most of his time over the weekend calling up and meeting lawmakers, President Barack Obama will go all out on a media publicity blitz over the next two days to convince war-weary Americans that an attack on Syria is needed for the long-term safety of the US.

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Internet-based systemic wisdom connects machines and people, and will drive next-gen enterprises, said Huawei's Yatish Nagavalli.

Mark Zuckerberg brings free Internet to Colombia

Mark Zuckerberg brings free Internet to Colombia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg launched a free Internet application in Colombia on Wednesday as part of a drive to bring developing markets online, but remained mute on when and if the company would look to move into China.

Switzerland backs India's NSG bid; to help tackle blackmoney

Switzerland backs India's NSG bid; to help tackle blackmoney

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

India on Monday got the backing of Switzerland in its bid to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

The Programmer Who Came In From The Cold

The Programmer Who Came In From The Cold

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Whether history will remember Edward Snowden as a traitor to his country or as a champion for free speech and less intrusive government is hard to tell, but the issues he has brought into focus need deep thought, writes Ajit Balakrishnan

Don't misread Supreme Court order, Aadhaar not a must

Don't misread Supreme Court order, Aadhaar not a must

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The DoT is wrongly asking subscribers to link their mobile numbers to Aadhaar in order to keep them active, says Gopal Krishna.

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years ago.

Trump announces $60 billion tariffs on Chinese imports

Trump announces $60 billion tariffs on Chinese imports

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The US president alleged that China had been indulging in tremendous intellectual property theft worth hundreds of billions of dollars on a yearly basis.

10 factors that make a city really smart

10 factors that make a city really smart

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Experts are upbeat about developing smart cities in India.

3 troublesome twins that will rock economy in 2018

3 troublesome twins that will rock economy in 2018

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The trio, 'twin shocks' of demonetisation and GST, 'twin balance sheet' problem that has been weakening India's banking system and the 'twin deficit' problem will continue to challenge economic management and performance in the year ahead, says Shankar Acharya.

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