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Stakeholders express apprehension over 'free and fair' NRC

Stakeholders express apprehension over 'free and fair' NRC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'It seems we will get an NRC which will include the names of illegal foreigners and exclude genuine Indian citizens'

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Saeed, has been moved to an unknown location.

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The fringe organisation, run by a few radical Sikhs of foreign nationality in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom openly espouses the cause of Khalistan and in that process challenges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.

Ex-Israel PM Ariel Sharon faces 'imminent' death, say doctors

Ex-Israel PM Ariel Sharon faces 'imminent' death, say doctors

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was facing "imminent" death with doctors pessimistic about his life-threatening condition, the hospital where he has been in coma since a 2006 stroke said on Sunday.

For LIC, road to bourses won't be easy

For LIC, road to bourses won't be easy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Amendment to the Act, sovereign guarantees, investment portfolio, realty holdings, and governance issues to shape valuation.

Rupee tanks 97 paise to 9-month low on weak macro data

Rupee tanks 97 paise to 9-month low on weak macro data

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Forex traders said a stronger dollar also dragged the rupee down.

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sushma in her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting said that terrorism is an enemy of basic human rights.

Vigorous foreign policy a necessity for India: Sen

Vigorous foreign policy a necessity for India: Sen

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Delivering the keynote at a conference on The Future of India's Foreign Policy, organized by the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia's Centre for the Advanced Study of India, Sen said this was particularly imperative in the context of today's world that is 'shaped by globalization, inter-dependence, inter-connectedness and rapid changes.

India's tough stand on WTO gets support from UN body

India's tough stand on WTO gets support from UN body

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

India decided last week not to ratify WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement.

Russian hackers compromised athletes' medical records says IAAF

Russian hackers compromised athletes' medical records says IAAF

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

TUEs are issued by sports federations and national anti-doping organizations to allow athletes to take certain banned substances for verified medical needs.

Bangladesh says no credence to threat

Bangladesh says no credence to threat

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

"We have never heard of this organization Harkut-ul-Zihad before," Bangladesh Finance Minister Saifur Rahman said.

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Silva's name was mentioned in the resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2013, alleging rights abuses by the Sri Lankan Army.

Fake stamp paper scam kingpin Abdul Karim Telgi dies

Fake stamp paper scam kingpin Abdul Karim Telgi dies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

He was in news after the then DIG (Prisons) D Roopa recently alleged that Telgi was among several prisoners who received special treatment in the jail.

Coming soon: Multiplex boom across India

Coming soon: Multiplex boom across India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Multiplex chains are rushing to smaller towns

India seeks ratification of extradition pact by Indonesia

India seeks ratification of extradition pact by Indonesia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

India on Friday pressed Indonesia to speedily ratification an extradition treaty, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the two countries would frame a comprehensive action plan for mutually beneficial security cooperation.

COVID-19: WhatsApp limits forwards to 1 chat at a time

COVID-19: WhatsApp limits forwards to 1 chat at a time

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The latest move comes as countries, including India, are initiating measures to tackle the spread of rumours, fake news and misinformation on social media platforms.

Learn this ONE trick to become a good team leader, manager or CEO

Learn this ONE trick to become a good team leader, manager or CEO

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

An expert reveals the secret.

'Bought at 21, now at 49. Hold or sell?'

'Bought at 21, now at 49. Hold or sell?'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Army chief hints China's role in Nepal stand-off

Army chief hints China's role in Nepal stand-off

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Nepal raised objection to India's newly-inaugurated road linking Lipulekh Pass with Dharchula in Uttarakhand.

US designates Indian-origin IS terrorist 'New Jihadi John' as global terrorist

US designates Indian-origin IS terrorist 'New Jihadi John' as global terrorist

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Britain Siddhartha Dhar, a British Hindu who converted to Islam and now goes by the name Abu Rumaysah.

Australian Paralympic sailor robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Australian Paralympic sailor robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

An Australian Paralympic sailor and team official were robbed at gunpoint while training in Rio de Janeiro at the weekend, raising fears about the security of athletes and tourists in the leadup to the Olympic Games.

Oil jumps on Canadian wildfire, Libyan fighting

Oil jumps on Canadian wildfire, Libyan fighting

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Prices are sustainable and not just driven by speculative gains

Are M&As the new normal for big IT players?

Are M&As the new normal for big IT players?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Considering the June quarter numbers have been softer, as compared to the past quarters, and the overall macro environment is yet again under a cloud, Indian IT services should seriously look at the new normal

What does a Big Data Analyst do?

What does a Big Data Analyst do?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Enterprise data management will be a USD 105 bn business by 2020.

Doha talks: Minister reaffirms India's commitment

Doha talks: Minister reaffirms India's commitment

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Sharma met US trade representative Ron Kirk, agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack and deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security advisor for International Economic Affairs Michael Froman and other senior Obama Administration officials.

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Why govt has failed to check the spread of coronavirus in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

An overarching law governing public healthcare is a glaring gap in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In India it is left to individuals to quarantine themselves voluntarily. Moreover, the 123-year old The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, governs healthcare emergencies in India.

Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium

Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Brazil said on Tuesday it was deploying the military to patrol the emblematic tourist sites in Rio de Janeiro to guard against the "minimal" chance of an attack, though security at the Olympic stadium appeared slack three days before the Games.

Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Bhargava is a pioneer in the field of biotechnology in the country.

Are some of the new features in your health plan worth paying for?

Are some of the new features in your health plan worth paying for?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

While the benefits offered by the new-generation products are alluring, choose a plan that offers features you may actually need in the future

Torch begins final race to stadium from beneath Rio's Christ

Torch begins final race to stadium from beneath Rio's Christ

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The Olympic torch was raised before Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Friday on the final leg of its journey to the opening ceremony of the Olympics, as Brazil excitedly put the final touches to seven years of preparations.

FIFA reform will be limited, says head of panel proposing changes

FIFA reform will be limited, says head of panel proposing changes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The Swiss lawyer heading up a committee charged with reforming the structure and management of world soccer body FIFA says major changes to the organization's voting structure and imposing term limits on executive committee members will be difficult to achieve in the short term.

Assam: Terror threat looms over Railway stations

Assam: Terror threat looms over Railway stations

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

Finding it a Herculean task to scan passengers' luggage with hand-held metal detectors, the GRP has requested the Assam government to install X-Ray machines like the ones used in airports to check passengers' luggage.

US doesn't see Afghan Taliban as terrorists!

US doesn't see Afghan Taliban as terrorists!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

But tactics adopted by them are similar to terrorism!!!

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Beware! Pak hockey team better prepared than ever before

Beware! Pak hockey team better prepared than ever before

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The World Cup will begin in Bhubaneswar from November 28 and Rizwan said his team is well prepared to handle the pressures during the prestigious tournament.

Covid-19 leads to India's only quinine factory being revived

Covid-19 leads to India's only quinine factory being revived

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Perched in the hills of Darjeeling, the factory was set up in 1874, but has remained shut since 2001. Efforts to reopen the colonial era establishment are now on a war footing.

Bangladesh announces cash reward for info on cafe attack mastermind

Bangladesh announces cash reward for info on cafe attack mastermind

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Bangladeshi-Canadian Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury and dismissed army officer Syed Md Ziaul Haque have been identified as the brains behind the two terror attacks.

Bangladesh hangs chief of terror group HuJI

Bangladesh hangs chief of terror group HuJI

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Bangladesh on Wednesday executed banned Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami chief Mufti Abdul Hannan and his two associates for a 2004 attack on a shrine that killed three people and wounded the British high commissioner at the time.

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?" 'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.'

NIA's accused is now on CBI radar in Dabholkar murder case

NIA's accused is now on CBI radar in Dabholkar murder case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Akolkar is believed to be linked to 'Sanatan Sanstha', a Hindu right-wing organization whose headquarters are located in Ponda, Goa. He has been on the run ever since his name cropped up during the NIA investigations in the Goa blast case.