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Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Plot to kill Pannun: FBI chief to visit India next week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

It is expected that FBI chief Wray will hold talks with senior Indian security officials.

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing announcement comes a day after the filing of nomination papers for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls was over.

Must respect foreign courts: SC rejects Indian's plea in Pannun plot case

Must respect foreign courts: SC rejects Indian's plea in Pannun plot case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea for consular access moved by a family member of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is in a Czech prison following charges by the US relating to a foiled assassination attempt on Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India on Thursday described as a "matter of concern" the US charging the Indian national with conspiring to kill the Sikh separatist, and asserted that a high-level probe committee will investigate all aspects of the case.

A Day in Sonam's Mommy Life

A Day in Sonam's Mommy Life

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Sonam Kapoor is enjoying her mommy life, and it's 'better than what she imagined'.

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Space given to separatists, anti-India elements in Canada core issue: MEA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A day after Trudeau's remarks, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi asserted that India's "core issue" with Canada remains that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country.

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India lost all their three matches and without scoring any goal in the Asian Cup.

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IT major HCL Technologies' Shiv Nadar has retained his position as the 'most generous Indian' in 2023 as well, with a 76 per cent jump in his donations at Rs 2,042 crore. Wipro's Azim Premji's donations zoomed by 267 per cent to Rs 1,774 crore during the same year, according to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 released on Thursday. Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani donated Rs 376 crore in the year, which is an 8 per cent decline.

Apurva Review: Give It A Miss

Apurva Review: Give It A Miss

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

With no other stand-out performance (besides Tara Sutaria's) or impressive scene, Apurva falls by the wayside, where other quickly made films end up, points out Deepa Gahlot.

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Govt worried as Indo-Canadians get extortion calls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India on Thursday described as 'matter of serious concern' reports that said some members of the Indian community in Canadian province of British Columbia received 'extortion calls'.

If Nitish is made INDIA convenor...: Tejashwi

If Nitish is made INDIA convenor...: Tejashwi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was an experienced leader and it would be great if a proposal came to make him the convenor of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), his deputy Tejashwi Yadav said on Wednesday.

InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026

InterGlobe plans to launch electric air taxi service in India in 2026

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

InterGlobe Enterprises on Thursday said it along with Archer Aviation plans to launch an all-electric air taxi service across India in 2026. Once launched, the InterGlobe-Archer flight will aim to take passengers from Connaught Place in the national capital to Gurugram in Haryana in approximately 7 minutes whereas by road, the 27-kilometre-long trip will take 60-90 minutes, according to a release. Both companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal of partnering to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi service in India, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals and clearances.

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

'People who commit these crimes look like ordinary people'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'These crimes have left a dark mark on my thoughts and conscience.'

Chhetri's break opens door for Manvir at King's Cup

Chhetri's break opens door for Manvir at King's Cup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Chhetri rested as Stimac names 23-member squad for King's Cup

National Awards: Alia-Kriti Share Best Actress Win

National Awards: Alia-Kriti Share Best Actress Win

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

R Madhavan's Rocketry: The Nambi Effect has won the National Award for Best Feature Film while Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon shared the Best Actress award for their roles in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Mimi, respectively.

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

As the curtain falls on the campaign for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat on Wednesday, April 24, a ringside view of the closing ceremonies.

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Nikhil Gupta, 52, has been charged with murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew G Olsen said.

Probing plot to kill Pannun: US says India needs to hold guilty accountable

Probing plot to kill Pannun: US says India needs to hold guilty accountable

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As Finer wrapped up his high-profile visit to India, the White House said Finer 'acknowledged' India's establishment of a committee of enquiry to investigate the 'lethal plotting' and underlined the need for holding accountable those responsible.

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

AFC Asian Cup: Australia's late goals crush Indian hopes

AFC Asian Cup: Australia's late goals crush Indian hopes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Indian football team loses 0-2 to Australia in Asian Cup

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India has constituted a probe team to investigate allegations relating to the foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh extremist and known to be an American and Canadian citizen.

Nitish govt headed for showdown with Guv over this issue

Nitish govt headed for showdown with Guv over this issue

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The Nitish Kumar government appeared to be heading for a showdown with Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the Raj Bhavan reversed an order of the state administration to freeze bank accounts of two officials of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University in Muzaffarpur.

K'taka actor-turned politician Sumalatha may join BJP, announcement on Friday

K'taka actor-turned politician Sumalatha may join BJP, announcement on Friday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

According to reports Sumalatha, an independent MP, is likely to announce her decision to join the BJP in a press meet at Mandya on Friday.

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Ivan Manuel Menezes, the India-born CEO of the world's biggest spirits company Diageo, died on Wednesday, days after being hospitalised for treatment of stomach ulcer. Menezes, 64, who was to retire at the end of this month, died in London, the company said. "It is with great sadness that Diageo announces that Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away following a brief illness, with his family at his side," it said in a statement. Diageo had on Monday announced that CEO-designate Debra Crew will assume the top role on an interim basis immediately as Menezes undergoes medical treatment.

US shared inputs, Canada did not: Jaishankar on Pannun, Nijjar plots

US shared inputs, Canada did not: Jaishankar on Pannun, Nijjar plots

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

"Insofar as the US is concerned, certain inputs were given to us as part of our security cooperation with the United States. Those inputs were of concern to us because they (were) related to the nexus of organised crime, trafficking and other matters.

Asur 2 Review: Thrilling!

Asur 2 Review: Thrilling!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

What goes in favour of Asur 2 is its pace and novelty, even though the approach has all the hokiness of a comic book, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ranji: Saurashtra secure quarters berth; Vysakh, Srinivas power K'taka

Ranji: Saurashtra secure quarters berth; Vysakh, Srinivas power K'taka

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Saurashtra's veteran left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja bagged his 22nd five-wicket haul as the defending champions scored an innings and 243-run victory against Manipur to move into the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals from Group A in Rajkot on Sunday.

Kriti Is A STUNNING Modern Bride

Kriti Is A STUNNING Modern Bride

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Shantanu and Nikhil's collection proved that if you feel good in your clothes, you'll look good too.

Digital Act Unlikely In Winter Session

Digital Act Unlikely In Winter Session

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Unless the government comes up with the rulebook, the technical requirements will not be clear to us.' 'Going by the Act, non-technical provisions can be complied with within six months.' 'But we need up to 24 months for provisions like parental consent.'

Anarkali Padar Rahen Hain!

Anarkali Padar Rahen Hain!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Taj: Divided by Blood, directed by Ron Scalpello, has some interesting actors playing key roles -- in his OTT debut, Dharmendra Shaikh plays Salim Chishti while Naseeruddin Shah plays Akbar.

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

While Ambani, 66, drew nil salary from the company since the 2020-21 fiscal year, other executive directors including his cousins Nikhil and Hital are paid a salary, perquisites, allowances and commission. His three children - twins Akash and Isha (both 31) and Anant (28 years) - will get only a sitting fee and a commission on the profit earned by the firm.

BJP, JD-S to take on Cong in K'taka in 2024 LS polls; seats after Dussehra

BJP, JD-S to take on Cong in K'taka in 2024 LS polls; seats after Dussehra

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Headed by former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, the JD-S has long been a strong third player in the southern state where the Congress and the BJP have been the two main parties.

K'taka polls: Kumaraswamy, son in JD-S's first list of 93 candidates

K'taka polls: Kumaraswamy, son in JD-S's first list of 93 candidates

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

HD Kumaraswamy, former chief minister, will contest from Channapatna where he had won the election defeating local heavyweight CP Yogeshwar in 2018.

'China will have to untie the knot if the relationship has to improve'

'China will have to untie the knot if the relationship has to improve'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In the short term the relationship will get worse.'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'

Alaya's Almost Pyaar Moment

Alaya's Almost Pyaar Moment

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Quite a few friends turned up at the screening of Anurag Kashyap's Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat.

Deve Gowda Sacks C M Ibrahim

Deve Gowda Sacks C M Ibrahim

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Was C M Ibrahim's Rediff Interview the last straw for Deve Gowda?

Corporate capex fell 2 quarters in a row

Corporate capex fell 2 quarters in a row

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

India's corporate sector, including public sector enterprises (PSEs), continues to go slow on investments and capital expenditure (capex). According to data from Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL), corporate investments declined for the second consecutive quarter in the April-June period (first quarter, or Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24). After a contraction of 0.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the 2022-23 (FY23) January-March quarter, corporate investments likely fell 6.2 per cent Y-o-Y in Q1FY24, write Nikhil Gupta and Tanisha Ladhaa of MOFSL in their recent report on corporate investments.

CJI Chandrachud to meet Gujarat lawyers protesting judge's transfer to Patna HC

CJI Chandrachud to meet Gujarat lawyers protesting judge's transfer to Patna HC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has agreed to meet the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association on November 21 in view of the ongoing protest by lawyers opposing the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to transfer Justice Nikhil S Kariel to Patna high court.