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Trump to deliver State of the Union Address on February 5

Trump to deliver State of the Union Address on February 5

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The traditional annual speech by President Trump was initially scheduled for this Tuesday but had to be postponed because of the largest government shutdown due to differences between the White House and opposition Democrats on the issue of US-Mexico border wall.

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Responding to a discussion during Zero Hour in the Lower House, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he was falling short of words to condemn the heinous crime.

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Indian High Commission made its displeasure known despite the British government earlier reiterating that the three New Delhi laws on agricultural reform were a "domestic matter".

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

President Trump said that he has great love for young immigrants who came to America as children.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

'Married, but involved with another girl'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Manoj Sinha sworn in as J-K Lt Guv

Manoj Sinha sworn in as J-K Lt Guv

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The 61-year-old, who was administered the oath of office by Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal at a simple function in the Raj Bhavan, also said he wants to accelerate development in the union territory, carved out of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir last year.

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly, and condemned as 'very unfortunate' the Republic Day violence and 'dishonour' to the tricolour during the tractor parade by the protesting farm unions in New Delhi.

'PM was so emotional'

'PM was so emotional'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'He couldn't hold himself from chanting 'Siyavar Ramchandra ki Jai'.'

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

'Was I in love with Madhubala?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I was attracted to her both as a fine co-star and as a person who had some of the attributes I hoped to find in a woman at that age and time,' says Dilip Kumar in his autobiography, Dilip Kumar: The Substance And The Shadow.

Trump thinks meet with Xi will be 'very difficult'

Trump thinks meet with Xi will be 'very difficult'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

We can no longer have massive trade deficits and job losses, the US President said.

Entrepreneurs: Do's and Don'ts for SCARY times ahead

Entrepreneurs: Do's and Don'ts for SCARY times ahead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

DO: Whether or not your business has suffered losses, now is the time to optimise resources, cut back on unnecessary expenditure and spend every penny cautiously. DON'T: If there is a cash crunch, don't rush to fire staff. Instead, weigh in other options that will protect the interest of both the company and the employees. Must Read Advice from Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, MD, 9unicorn.

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

5 money tips for would be Virushkas

5 money tips for would be Virushkas

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Don't let knotty financial issues weaken your marital bond. Heavy liabilities of one partner have the potential to sour a new relationship. So, develop a plan for how you will deal with these.

Modi to visit US from June 7; will address American Congress

Modi to visit US from June 7; will address American Congress

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Modi, who is leaving for Iran on Sunday, will also pay a two-day visit to Qatar from June 4.

Trump offers to protect dreamers in exchange of wall funding

Trump offers to protect dreamers in exchange of wall funding

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The deal was, however, dismissed by the Democrats as a 'non-starter'.

Is Pakistan a friend or foe? US lawmakers to debate

Is Pakistan a friend or foe? US lawmakers to debate

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Tired of the alleged "double game" being played by Islamabad, American lawmakers have announced to hold a Congressional hearing next week to discuss whether Pakistan is a "friend or foe" of the US in the war on terror.

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

ASK ANU: 'I want to walk out of this marriage'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Major probe underway: Trump on explosives sent to Obama, Clinton

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He said his administration will spare 'no resources or expense in this effort' to investigate who sent the packages.

Parties demand debate on demonetisation, surgical strikes in Parliament

Parties demand debate on demonetisation, surgical strikes in Parliament

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The cross-Line of Control surgical strikes, policy towards Pakistan, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, besides One Rank, One Pension and the plight of farmers were also among issues that were raised at the meeting with parties demanding discussion on them.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

After angry Phoenix rally, Trump calls for unity at veterans event

After angry Phoenix rally, Trump calls for unity at veterans event

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Trump says it is time to heal the wounds that divide Americans.

How India can return to higher growth rate

How India can return to higher growth rate

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'The slide in growth has arisen primarily because we have an NBFC crisis on top of a banking crisis,' points out T T Ram Mohan.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'There is little appetite in the Democratic foreign policy establishment to pick a fight with India.'

'Aung San Suu Kyi is like Indira Gandhi'

'Aung San Suu Kyi is like Indira Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'She's not going to keel over.' 'This is the kind of difficult situation that she thrives in.'

PM Modi inks 5 deals with 'crucial partner' Tanzania

PM Modi inks 5 deals with 'crucial partner' Tanzania

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Tanzania where he held talks with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli.

SAI-Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance Centre inaugurated

SAI-Abhinav Bindra Targeting Performance Centre inaugurated

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The centre was inaugurated by Prakash Padukone and Rahul Dravid, with Paralympic gold medallists Murlikant Petkar and Devendra Jhajharia present as Guests of Honour.

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Western drugmakers, including Pfizer Inc, Novartis AG, Roche Holding AG and Sanofi SA, covet a bigger share of the fast-growing Indian drugs market.

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The prime minister said that India has invited Germany to take advantage of opportunities in defence production in the defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'What lies at the core of Abe's stance is Japan's crisis management ability amid the increasingly tense North Korean situation,' says Rajaram Panda.

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Amid chalking out plans for its Mission 175 for the Bihar Assembly polls due next year, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday threw a challenge to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to dissolve the House.

How to Be a Likeable Bigot

How to Be a Likeable Bigot

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Here are various roles that a bigot can play, disproving that s/he is one-note and uni-dimensional, and is in fact a versatile, multitasking person.

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Endorsing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of India outlined in his address to Parliament, India Inc said the efforts to improve farm productivity, rein in price rise and impart skills to youth will transform the nation in the days to come.

India may allow banks to buy infrastructure bonds

India may allow banks to buy infrastructure bonds

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Infrastructure bonds were launched by the RBI last year in a bid to help the government fulfill its plan to provide affordable housing to all by 2022

Jaitley asks Sonia to explain party stand on Yakub hanging

Jaitley asks Sonia to explain party stand on Yakub hanging

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Government on Thursday accused Congress of being "irresponsible" for not allowing Home Minister Rajnath Singh to make a statement in Rajya Sabbha on the Gurdaspur terrorist attack, which it said had originated from Pakistan.

99 Bills pending for stormy monsoon session

99 Bills pending for stormy monsoon session

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The United Progressive Alliance government's confidence about getting legislative business done in the monsoon session of Parliament, beginning August 5, might be misplaced.

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Opposition close ranks over Arunachal issue, disrupts Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Opposition members charged the Governor with "unconstitutional" conduct after the Gauhati high court put on hold all his decision including move to advance the winter session of the assembly by a month.