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Modi Set To Use G20 Presidency For Domestic Use

Modi Set To Use G20 Presidency For Domestic Use

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Modi on the global stage always comes across as a statesman, counselling peace and amity to world leaders even as his policies at home hurt certain sections, explains Virendra Kapoor.

Rakesh Jhunjunwala's holding in Nazara past Rs 1,000 cr

Rakesh Jhunjunwala's holding in Nazara past Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's holding value in Nazara Technologies crossed the Rs 1,000-crore mark. In the past one month, the market price of Nazara, a diversified gaming and sports media platform, has zoomed 78 per cent. In comparison, the Sensex was up 3 per cent during the same period.

Taliban parade captured US military equipment

Taliban parade captured US military equipment

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

In the second-biggest city of Kandahar, a long line of green armoured vehicles was driven in single file on Wednesday, with the group's flags attached to it, Dawn reported cities agencies.

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Rohit Roy's Career

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Rohit Roy's Career

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'For Hrithik Roshan to make sure that I come to his house and listen to that compliment from his chachi, I think there can't be a bigger recognition to me.'

'Shocked', 'distressed': World leaders react to attack on Shinzo Abe

'Shocked', 'distressed': World leaders react to attack on Shinzo Abe

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A number of world leaders shared their well wishes for former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who is in a critical condition after being shot during a campaign speech on Friday in western Japan.

'Bring the fighting to America'

'Bring the fighting to America'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

The full text of the White House Intelligence briefing on Al Qaeda, August 2001.

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams appeared to suggest last month that she would end her playing career at the U.S. Ope

'Honoured' Joe Biden wins White House race

'Honoured' Joe Biden wins White House race

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president will become the 46th president of the United States, CNN reported, after a victory in Pennsylvania, the state where he was born put him over the 270 electoral votes needed to win.

US House speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, looks China in the eye

US House speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, looks China in the eye

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plane landed in Taiwan amid a heightened security threat from China, media reports said on Tuesday.

Lifter Mirabai Chanu qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Lifter Mirabai Chanu qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

'It is positive news not just for us but for the nation. She is training in America and I am closely watching the way she is working and I have no doubt that she will fight for a gold medal.'

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born author of the Booker Prize-winning novel Midnight's Children, was attacked by a man who stormed the stage during an event in New York on Friday while he was getting ready to deliver a lecture.

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Should we not be creating roles in India for the talented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The balloon, which was being used by the People's Republic of China in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above US territorial waters.

Story on Delhi education system not paid: NYT

Story on Delhi education system not paid: NYT

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The New York Times story on Delhi's education system was based on 'an impartial and on-the-ground reporting', the American newspaper said on Friday, rejecting the paid news charge.

'Hey ISIS, you suck': America's 'Actual Muslims' launch billboard campaign

'Hey ISIS, you suck': America's 'Actual Muslims' launch billboard campaign

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Through this campaign, Muslims are trying to stop people from conflating the terrorist group with Islam.

US denies involvement in no-trust motion against Imran govt

US denies involvement in no-trust motion against Imran govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The cable was reportedly sent on March 7, a day before the Opposition submitted the no-confidence motion and requisitioned a National Assembly session for voting on it.

Are hashtags really political ads?

Are hashtags really political ads?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The Election Commission has done its homework pretty well on political hashtags, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Wipro rewrites growth strategy under new chief Thierry Delaporte

Wipro rewrites growth strategy under new chief Thierry Delaporte

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Under the new model, the IT services firm will replace the current structure of its various strategic business units, service lines and geographies with four strategic market units and two global business lines.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'Snowden not a whistleblower, but a risk to America'

'Snowden not a whistleblower, but a risk to America'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Snowden, 33, is accused of violating the Espionage Act and theft of government property for leaking sensitive data to the media about National Security Agency's internet and phone surveillance.

1 lie and the Indian media made him a hero

1 lie and the Indian media made him a hero

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Once P V Arun from Manimala in Kerala was headline material for being recruited by the NASA. Today, he is in the news for spreading that lie

From tech pioneer to media baron, Jeff Bezos' success story

From tech pioneer to media baron, Jeff Bezos' success story

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Jeff Bezos is one of the few chief executives in corporate America who refuse to bow to Wall Street's quarterly profit demands.

America's old foe, Al Qaeda, remerges in Afghanistan

America's old foe, Al Qaeda, remerges in Afghanistan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Nearly 200 fighters at an Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent terror training camp in the Af-Pak border region were killed in a recent attack by the US and Afghan commandos.

Taliban stop evacuation planes from leaving Afghanistan

Taliban stop evacuation planes from leaving Afghanistan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

A Pentagon official concerned with evacuation operations said the reason the Taliban wants to prevent these people from leaving is likely because they intend to punish them for their cooperation with the US.

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

He recalled PM Modi's message at the United Nations and hailed India's mission "to save the planet from conflict and violence" through the principles of Buddhism.

India's Covid situation hugely concerning: WHO Chief

India's Covid situation hugely concerning: WHO Chief

Rediff.com14 May 2021

India's COVID-19 situation remains hugely concerning, with several states continuing to see a worrying number of cases, hospitalisations and deaths, World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday, warning that the pandemic's second year will be 'far more deadly' than the first for the world.

Covid: Biden calls 500,000 toll in US 'heartbreaking milestone'

Covid: Biden calls 500,000 toll in US 'heartbreaking milestone'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Citing the figure of 500,071 dead in the US, Biden said, "that's more Americans who've died in one year -- this pandemic -- than in World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War combined.

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states, only sees the United States," Biden said in his victory speech on Saturday night.

Gen Bajwa not seeking extension, won't accept one either: Pak army

Gen Bajwa not seeking extension, won't accept one either: Pak army

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Pakistan Army said on Thursday that it has 'nothing to do with politics' and it will remain apolitical in the future as well, as the powerful institution asserted that its chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was not seeking an extension and will neither accept one.

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

PSG's big buy has been left out squad for the Ligue 1 match against Brest.

US unwilling to employ tax money for F-16 to Pak, says media report

US unwilling to employ tax money for F-16 to Pak, says media report

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

As a result of which Pakistan would have to make arrangements for all USD 700 million (around Rs 46 hundred crore) to purchase eight F-16 from the United States.

4 Americans evacuated from Afghanistan overland

4 Americans evacuated from Afghanistan overland

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The official confirmed that these are the first four Americans that "we've facilitated in this manner" since the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

16 best military PHOTOS that capture America's bravehearts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The winners of the annual US Military Photographer of the Year competition showcase the compelling body of work military photographers compiled in 2014.

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi's death, names new Caliph

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi's death, names new Caliph

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

"Do not rejoice, America, in killing Sheikh al-Baghdadi," a spokesman said on the recording.

This is what Barcelona need to do to keep Messi

This is what Barcelona need to do to keep Messi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Barcelona must considerably reduce their wage bill in order to keep Lionel Messi, La Liga chief Javier Tebas said on Thursday, adding that the club would not be shown any leniency when it comes to obeying the league's strict financial control rules.

PHOTOS: All-powerful Syrian rebels loaded with America's big guns

PHOTOS: All-powerful Syrian rebels loaded with America's big guns

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The Central Investigation Agency has begun delivering weapons to Syrian rebels as part of the United States plan to strengthen the opposition armed groups against the Bashar al-Assad regime, even as the Obama administration began talks with Russia to find a diplomatic solution to the current crisis, a media report said on Thursday.

'Xi's Main Challenge Is Taking Over Taiwan'

'Xi's Main Challenge Is Taking Over Taiwan'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Even though as Xi will seemingly continue to stay in power beyond his third term, competitions for the post-Xi leadership would be inevitably unfolded beneath the surface of water, and that will be a big headache for Xi the dictator.'

Infosys commits to provide Salesforce 500 tech jobs

Infosys commits to provide Salesforce 500 tech jobs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

IT services major Infosys on Wednesday announced a new programme, wherein it will offer 500 job seekers the opportunity to complete a fully digital, online diploma course certified by Salesforce. The programme aims to prepare Americans for 21st century careers in the technology sector. Leveraging Trailhead, Salesforce's free online learning platform, the program will train these 500 American workers, free of cost, for roles at Infosys as Salesforce Certified Administrators and Salesforce Industries Developers, a statement said. The programme, targeting recent graduates from major universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges, will help Infosys to create a workforce prepared for the future, it added.

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

'We must now realise the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States!' West wrote on Twitter using a hashtag #2020VISION.