News for 'National Security Letters'

Security issues to be discussed during Modi's US visit

Security issues to be discussed during Modi's US visit

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The United States on Tuesday said it shares a very broad relationship with India and key issues of security, economy and energy among others would be discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to the country.

Happy in my space, god bless him: Saina accepts Siddharth's apology

Happy in my space, god bless him: Saina accepts Siddharth's apology

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Saina Nehwal on Wednesday said she is happy that actor Siddharth issued a public apology for his unsavoury remarks on her after she raised concerns about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security breach recently.

DU prof Hany Babu part of Maoist outfit that wants to end Modi raj: Court

DU prof Hany Babu part of Maoist outfit that wants to end Modi raj: Court

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Special Judge D E Kothalikar, assigned to hear cases of the NIA, had, on February 14, rejected the bail plea of Hany Babu, and the detailed order was made available on Monday.

Liz Truss quits as British PM after 45 days; Rishi Sunak now frontrunner

Liz Truss quits as British PM after 45 days; Rishi Sunak now frontrunner

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected," she said speaking outside Downing Street.

Tata seeks DoT guidance on Chinese equipment

Tata seeks DoT guidance on Chinese equipment

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The company shot off its second letter to the Department of Telecom in the last four days, seeking clarifications from the government.

Visas rejected, 21 Indian wrestlers to miss World C'ships

Visas rejected, 21 Indian wrestlers to miss World C'ships

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The WFI had also applied for visas for nine of its coaches but only six received visas.

FICCI suggests graded approach to unlock economy

FICCI suggests graded approach to unlock economy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

With the number of coronavirus infections declining in the country, industry chamber FICCI has suggested the government to follow a graded approach in unlocking economic activities. The chamber has suggested opening up of economic activities depending upon the positivity rate of COVID-19 cases in that region or district. It has divided regions at four levels - minimal risk, low risk, medium risk and high risk. It has asked for opening e-commerce supplies for both essential and non-essential activities in all districts irrespective of the positivity rate, besides home delivery of alcoholic beverages, logistics, warehousing and all cargo movement.

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Suvendu prevented from visiting violence-hit Howrah, to move court

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

High drama was witnessed at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district on Sunday afternoon as West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari was prevented by police from visiting violence-hit areas in Howrah.

'This looks more like a terror attack'

'This looks more like a terror attack'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'They (the ransomware attackers) are not after any VVIP data.' 'Had that been the case, they would have quietly installed a different malware.'

Wanted to kill Imran Khan because he was misleading people: Shooter

Wanted to kill Imran Khan because he was misleading people: Shooter

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'I tried my best to kill him. I wanted to kill him (Khan) only and no one else'

'Not joining any party': Kafeel Khan ends speculation

'Not joining any party': Kafeel Khan ends speculation

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'Because of the apprehension that I could be implicated in any other case by the Uttar Pradesh government, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had helped me on humanitarian grounds'

UNSC meet to discuss Kashmir after China's request

UNSC meet to discuss Kashmir after China's request

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Poland, which currently holds the council's rotating presidency, has listed the matter for discussion at 10 am on Friday, the diplomats were quoted as saying.

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

UN panel removes 'sahib' from Saeed's name, regrets mistake

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

A United Nations Security Council panel has issued a 'revised' letter removing the term 'sahib' from the name of Mumbai terror attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, saying it regrets the mistake after India objected to the use of the salutation.

Why Tamil deserves national status

Why Tamil deserves national status

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

BJP's Member of Parliament Tarun Vijay on why he chose to demand national status for Tamil

Told you so...he's unstable: Amarinder on Sidhu's resignation

Told you so...he's unstable: Amarinder on Sidhu's resignation

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Sidhu resigned as the PCC chief and sent his resignation to Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday.

James Clapper, US intelligence chief, resigns

James Clapper, US intelligence chief, resigns

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

"I submitted my letter of resignation last night, which felt pretty good," Clapper told members of the House Intelligence Committee during a Congressional hearing on Thursday.

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

There are reports that the government may try to physically prevent opposition members and nearly two dozen PTI dissidents from reaching the Parliament House through protestors.

Thousands of farmers gather in Delhi for mahapanchayat

Thousands of farmers gather in Delhi for mahapanchayat

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Farmers from across the states arrived at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday early morning protesting over unemployment.

Sebi bans Mehul Choksi from capital markets for 1 yr, slaps Rs 2.5-cr fine

Sebi bans Mehul Choksi from capital markets for 1 yr, slaps Rs 2.5-cr fine

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Sebi has barred fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi and one Rakesh Girdharlal Gajera from the capital markets for one year and levied a fine totalling Rs 2.5 crore on them for violating insider trading rules in the matter of Gitanjali Gems. In addition, they have been restrained from buying, selling or otherwise dealing in securities of Gitanjali Gems Ltd (GGL) for a period of two years. Also, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has directed Gajera to disgorge a sum of Rs 15.82 crore.

Coronavirus not 'manmade': US intelligence

Coronavirus not 'manmade': US intelligence

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

US intelligence agencies said they will 'rigorously' examine the emerging information to determine if the COVID-19 outbreak began through contact with infected animals or due to an accident at a laboratory in China.

Withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan still on track: Obama

Withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan still on track: Obama

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

The United States still intends to withdraw some 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by next year, US President Barack Obama told US Congress.

Veterans urge Prez to stop politicisation of forces

Veterans urge Prez to stop politicisation of forces

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The veterans said they chose to write to the President as he is the custodian of the Constitution as well as the supreme commander of the armed forces.

Centre approves COVID-19 emergency package for states, UTs

Centre approves COVID-19 emergency package for states, UTs

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The Union health ministry is releasing funds for states and Union territories under the National Health Mission for implementation of phase 1 up to June 2020.

11 days before US polls, FBI reopens probe into Clinton's emails

11 days before US polls, FBI reopens probe into Clinton's emails

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The new probe comes nearly four months after the FBI director announced the Bureau would not recommend criminal charges against Clinton for what it dubbed "extreme careless" use of a private email server while secretary of state.

Setback for Imran Khan as Pak PM's son takes oath as Punjab CM

Setback for Imran Khan as Pak PM's son takes oath as Punjab CM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Hamza was re-elected to the post by just three votes amidst high drama.

The National Highway: The Kashmir Valley's death trap

The National Highway: The Kashmir Valley's death trap

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The Pampore attack 'has the stamp of LeT written all over it.'
'They are exactly like the so-called fidayeen of the 1999-2003 phase, when J&K witnessed a surge in suicide attacks on various important garrisons,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), who served as the General Officer Commanding 15 Corps in Kashmir.

Food Bill historic, says Sonia; BJP dubs it as 'vote security bill'

Food Bill historic, says Sonia; BJP dubs it as 'vote security bill'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Monday described the United Progressive Alliance's ambitious Food Security Bill as nothing but a 'vote security bill'.

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

National lockdown extended by 2 weeks to May 17

Rediff.com1 May 2020

A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across the country, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-state movement by road, running of schools, colleges, and other educational and training/coaching institutions.

Pakistan for peaceful settlement of issues with India

Pakistan for peaceful settlement of issues with India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Emphasising that the LoC ceasefire should be maintained, Pakistan's highest body on security issues led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said the country will continue to seek peaceful settlement of all outstanding issues with India.

Discuss terror not Kashmir, vacate PoK: India's tough message to Pak

Discuss terror not Kashmir, vacate PoK: India's tough message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Hardening its stance further, India has once again virtually rejected Pakistan's latest invitation for talks on Kashmir.

US rebuked Pak for F-16 misuse: Report

US rebuked Pak for F-16 misuse: Report

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The IAF had said that during the aerial engagement on February 27, one of its MiG-21 Bison shot down a F-16.

2 top US senators ask Blinken to raise farmers' issue with India

2 top US senators ask Blinken to raise farmers' issue with India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Schumer and Menendez said the months-long demonstrations have been met with orders from the central government and local authorities to shut off internet access in protest areas, cut off water and electricity supplies for the tens of thousands living in protest camps, and impede the work of journalists reporting on the protests.

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Indian Navy has a big role to play in support of our strategic objectives in the Indian Ocean. The increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean is a matter of concern and need to be factored. Hence, the requirement of an Aircraft Carrier is a foregone conclusion, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Egypt deports key official of Nirav Modi's firm

Egypt deports key official of Nirav Modi's firm

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Subhash Shankar Parab, a key accused in the Rs 7,000 crore diamantaire Nirav Modi bank fraud case, was "deported" from Cairo on Tuesday after a long diplomatic and legal process, officials said in New Delhi. A CBI team had gone to Egypt's capital to bring back 50-year-old Parab, who was allegedly kept in illegal confinement in a Cairo suburb by Modi, the fugitive diamantaire, they said. The CBI had been chasing Parab, deputy general manager (finance) in Modi's Firestar Diamond and understood to be a key witness to the Letters of Undertaking (LoU) submitted to the Punjab National Bank (PNB) to siphon off over Rs 7,000 crore, they said.

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Pak-India ties: One step forward, two steps backward

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

So far, almost every positive development in terms of the bilateral ties has been overtaken by innate hostility that is often driven by popular sentiments.

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

By writing a scathing letter to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the breakdown in law and order in the state, is Governor R N Ravi creating the ground for consolidating his power and directly influence proceedings in the state, asks Sandeep Pandey.

The terrorists could have come from Pakistan soil:

The terrorists could have come from Pakistan soil:

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

After weeks of denying the possibility, Pakistan turned around on its position -- admitting to CNN-IBN that some or all of the terrorists who carried out the 26th November attacks on Mumbai- could have been Pakistani nationals.

China will pay big price for spreading COVID-19 globally: Trump

China will pay big price for spreading COVID-19 globally: Trump

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The US is the worst-hit nation with 211,793 deaths and 7,549,429 infections.

Boris Johnson agrees to step down as UK PM

Boris Johnson agrees to step down as UK PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday finally agreed to step down as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new premier, according to reports from Downing Street.

CBI grills Mumbai Police Commissioner in Deshmukh case

CBI grills Mumbai Police Commissioner in Deshmukh case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

An immigrant to the US from Kashmir, Duggal, 50, has been raised in Cincinnati, Chicago, New York and Boston.