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Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SJB has begun to collect signatures from MPs for the no-confidence motion, according to media reports.

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to focus on philanthropy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Microsoft on Friday (local time) announced that its co-founder Bill Gates has stepped down from the company's board of directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health and education. Gates will, however, continue to serve as the technology advisor to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Army says Pak pushing infiltrators, captures two

Army says Pak pushing infiltrators, captures two

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

In the video clip, the captured Pakistani nationals identified themselves as Mohammad Khalil and Mohammad Nazim, hailing from Rawalpindi area of Pakistan.

Rafale to feature in R-Day parade for first time

Rafale to feature in R-Day parade for first time

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

The newly-inducted aircraft will carry out the 'Vertical Charlie' formation.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

'Stop Tokyo Olympics' petition submitted to Games OC

'Stop Tokyo Olympics' petition submitted to Games OC

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Asked about the campaign against the Games, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said she would work towards a "safe and secure" Olympics.

REC, PFC to enter into banking segment

REC, PFC to enter into banking segment

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

State-run power sector lenders Power Finance Corp and Rural Electrification Corp are mulling a foray into the banking space, a move that would foster greater competition in infrastructure funding.

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

'Disagreements between reporters and the White House has always been there, but this is the most tense I have seen it since I have been there.'

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Penalty must act as a deterrent. If it is too low, it could encourage the regulated entities to lap up penalty instead of complying with the norms, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India plans dam on Brahmaputra to reduce impact of Chinese hydropower projects

India plans dam on Brahmaputra to reduce impact of Chinese hydropower projects

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The mighty Brahmaputra, one of the longest rivers in the world passes through China, India and Bangladesh and has several tributaries and sub-tributaries.

10 feared dead in Khardung La avalanche

10 feared dead in Khardung La avalanche

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Bodies of five of the deceased have been recovered so far, while efforts are on to find the remaining five persons, whose chances of survival are bleak, a police official said in Srinagar.

Violence over decision to not charge US cop in black teen killing

Violence over decision to not charge US cop in black teen killing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A white police officer who shot an unarmed black teenager sparking weeks of riots in the US town of Ferguson would not be indicted, a grand jury has ruled, amid mounting anger in the streets.

Indira Gandhi: Goddess and her terror turn

Indira Gandhi: Goddess and her terror turn

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Forty years after the declaration of Emergency by Indira Gandhi, the Sunanda K Datta-Ray recalls life when civil rights were suspended and press censorship was in force

India ready to give befitting reply if threatened: Rajnath in Ladakh

India ready to give befitting reply if threatened: Rajnath in Ladakh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India is a peace-loving nation that never resorts to any kind of aggression but is always prepared to give a befitting reply if provoked or threatened.

India, China agree to hold another meet to resolve LAC standoff

India, China agree to hold another meet to resolve LAC standoff

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The armies are working to schedule their seventh round of talks to take steps towards "early and complete" disengagement of troops along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

China says it does not recognise 'illegal' UT Ladakh

China says it does not recognise 'illegal' UT Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

China said that for a long time China has been conducting activities on its side of the Line of Actual Control and they have always complied with relevant agreements.

Bold steps Satya Nadella will take to change Microsoft

Bold steps Satya Nadella will take to change Microsoft

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

His appointment has helped spur Microsoft shares to $40-plus levels.

Invesco, Zee saga drags on

Invesco, Zee saga drags on

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

In an open letter to Zee's shareholders, Invesco, which holds a 7.74 per cent stake in the firm, reiterated its demand for an overhaul of the media group's board and that it would pursue extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to oust chief executive Punit Goenka and two other directors. Last month, Sony Group Corp's India unit signed a non-binding offer to buy Zee.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Microsoft investors push for chairman Gates to step down

Microsoft investors push for chairman Gates to step down

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Gates owns about 4.5 per cent of the $277 billion company and is its largest individual shareholder.

'The boys were so fired up to fight the enemy'

'The boys were so fired up to fight the enemy'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'One of the bullets grazed General Sagat's hand and one injured Flying Officer Sidhu in the leg.' 'The helicopter was quickly flown back to Agartala and after landing they found that the aircraft had been peppered with 38 bullet holes!'

Healthcare: Mahindra Satyam pacts with TechMatrix

Healthcare: Mahindra Satyam pacts with TechMatrix

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The Indian IT company in turn will host the cloud and mobile-based services in Singapore and Malaysia, while providing direct sales and IT services to clients throughout Association of Southeast Asian Nations region.

Parl panel recommends renegotiating Indus Water Treaty

Parl panel recommends renegotiating Indus Water Treaty

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Standing Committee on Water Resources has recommended renegotiating the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan to address the impact of climate change on water availability in the river basin and other challenges which are not covered under the agreement.

What is going on in Pakistan?

What is going on in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

His ministers's conduct may lead to a distancing between the army leadership and Prime Minister Imran Khan reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

How a trip to India made her a million-dollar entrepreneur

How a trip to India made her a million-dollar entrepreneur

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Eddy Brooks of Bhakti Chai is minting millions selling chai.

Lt Fayaz's killers among 12 terrorists killed in Kashmir; 3 jawans also dead

Lt Fayaz's killers among 12 terrorists killed in Kashmir; 3 jawans also dead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

4 civilians were also killed and dozens of others injured in clashes that broke out between protestors and security forces following three separate encounters.

Trump has not been tested for coronavirus: White House

Trump has not been tested for coronavirus: White House

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Trump was in contact with multiple lawmakers who have since gone into self-imposed quarantine.

China lodges protest with US over spy planes monitoring PLA drills

China lodges protest with US over spy planes monitoring PLA drills

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

A US RC-135S reconnaissance aircraft on Wednesday flew near the ongoing Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) drills in the South China Sea, a day after another US spy plane, a U-2, trespassed into another PLA exercise restricted zone, state-run Global Times reported.

18 terrorists killed in 21 days; eliminated JeM leadership successfully: Army

18 terrorists killed in 21 days; eliminated JeM leadership successfully: Army

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Of the 18 terrorists killed, 14 belonged to JeM including its "six main commanders", the Lt. Gen., flanked by IGP Kashmir S P Pani and IG CRPF Zulfiqar Hassan, said.

Atmanirbhar Bharat put off to buy Israeli guns

Atmanirbhar Bharat put off to buy Israeli guns

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'We cannot understand why the government is facilitating the import of artillery when our indigenous guns are doing so well.'

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Taliban failed to honour Doha accord, never renounced Al-Qaeda: US general Mark Milley

India to sell small oil, gas fields to private companies

India to sell small oil, gas fields to private companies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The fields have reserves of about 89 million tonnes

Green policy flip-flops spook foreign investment firms

Green policy flip-flops spook foreign investment firms

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Foreign investment firms, especially private equity, are jittery about the Indian market as uncertainty continues to shroud the energy sector.

Pak terrorists planning to target Amarnath Yatra: Army

Pak terrorists planning to target Amarnath Yatra: Army

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The Corps commander said Pakistan and its army were desperate to disrupt peace in Kashmir Valley.

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The strike by a Hellfire missile in Kabul on August 29, which was launched in an effort to kill ISIS-K planners, instead killed 10 civilians, he said.

Reporter denies phone-hacking in match-fix trial

Reporter denies phone-hacking in match-fix trial

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

An undercover reporter from the News of the World, the British newspaper at the heart of a phone-hacking scandal which has embroiled Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, denied Wednesday he used the practice to break a story about cricket match-fixing.

China: 'India is not going to blink'

China: 'India is not going to blink'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'Neither will China -- at least for now -- because its troops are deployed in equal strength.' 'We are negotiating at equal terms right now and it's a game of patience.'

Cairn to target assets of state-owned firms to recover dues worth $1.2 billion

Cairn to target assets of state-owned firms to recover dues worth $1.2 billion

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

After Air India, Britain's Cairn Energy PLC plans to target assets of state-owned firms and banks in countries from the US to Singapore as it looks to ramp up efforts to recover the amount due from the Indian government after winning an arbitration against levy of retrospective taxes. A lawyer representing the company said Cairn will bring lawsuits in several countries to make state-owned firms liable to pay the $1.2 billion plus interest and penalties that are due from the Indian government. Last month, Cairn brought a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York pleading that Air India is controlled by the Indian government so much that they are 'alter egos' and the airline should be held liable for the arbitration award.

Haridwar factories brew Manesar-like labour situation

Haridwar factories brew Manesar-like labour situation

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Workers at Satyam Auto and Rockman Industries, two leading auto parts suppliers to India's largest two-wheeler company, Hero MotoCorp, have been on strike for the past two weeks. They have come together to press for better wages and a workers' union.

End of the road for Pak army chief?

End of the road for Pak army chief?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'A six month extension, if not extended further, would make General Bajwa a lame duck chief, altering the balance of his equations with the senior peer group of lieutenant generals,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.