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Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

The prime minister was apparently referring to Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg's controversial 'toolkit', which she tweeted and then deleted, outlining ways in which people can participate in the farmers protest.

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

he Centre on this day in 2019 had revoked Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Govts, allies change, yet Nitish Kumar remains Bihar CM

Govts, allies change, yet Nitish Kumar remains Bihar CM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Nitish Kumar has again proven that he is a master of the art of changing governments.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

Any college will be proud if...: Uddhav's dig at PM over degree

Any college will be proud if...: Uddhav's dig at PM over degree

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Uddhav Thackeray dared PM Modi to fulfil Savarkar's dream of "akhand Bharat"

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Out of 120 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), Netanyahu has the support of 64 members

Hijab row intensifies in Karnataka, CM calls for peace

Hijab row intensifies in Karnataka, CM calls for peace

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The government, however, made it clear entry into classrooms with hijab will not be allowed.

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

Microsoft to set up largest data centre in Hyderabad

Microsoft to set up largest data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Tech giant Microsoft will set up its largest and fourth data centre in India at Hyderabad with an investment outlay of over Rs 15,000 crore over a period of 15 years. "I am very happy to say today that Hyderabad will be the destination for Microsoft's largest Data Centre investment in India with an investment of over Rs 15,000 crore over a period of 15 years. "This will be one of the largest FDIs that Telangana has attracted," Telangana Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao on Monday said at an event marking the announcement of Microsoft's latest data centre region in Hyderabad.

AAP moves in on Congress territory in Gujarat's tribal belt

AAP moves in on Congress territory in Gujarat's tribal belt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched 23 out of 27 Scheduled Tribe seats in Gujarat as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the new entrant in the state's politics, swept aside the Congress to find a footing in the state's tribal belt.

Afghanistan's key Taliban leaders studied at Pak madrasa: Report

Afghanistan's key Taliban leaders studied at Pak madrasa: Report

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Darul Uloom Haqqania madrassa, one of Pakistan's largest and oldest seminaries and dubbed as a 'university of jihad' by its critics for helping sow violence across the region for decades, has educated more Taliban leaders than any school in the world and its alumni now hold key positions in Afghanistan, according to a media report.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

'We have to be prepared for the invisible enemy'

Rediff.com10 May 2023

'Unlike on the western and eastern borders where there is an enemy at the gate, here there is an invisible enemy which is building its own capability and can come into play at a time and place of his choosing.'

Govt to use satellite imaging to demarcate borders of NE states

Govt to use satellite imaging to demarcate borders of NE states

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Two senior government functionaries said the task has been given to the North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), a joint initiative of the Department of Space (DoS) and the North Eastern Council (NEC).

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Maha, Kerala, K'taka log more Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 126

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The Centre has warned it is likely that the spread of the new variant will outpace the Delta variant where there is community transmission.

Home Is Where We Can Begin To Be Kind

Home Is Where We Can Begin To Be Kind

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Parents, relatives, friends need to accept that things said in jest can deeply scar young minds and should therefore, be best avoided, notes Aarti David.

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Why are the poor turning Right instead of turning toward far-Left parties, ponders Pranab Bardhan.

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Every patriot should learn from our history and recognise that celebrating size will neither negate nor obscure the huge economic challenges that India faces, asserts Rathin Roy.

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam passes away

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam passes away

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Former president A P J Abdul Kalam was admitted to a hospital in Shillong following a sudden illness on Monday.

Hotels to reopen, inter-district trains to resume in Maha

Hotels to reopen, inter-district trains to resume in Maha

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

A separate standard operating procedure will be issued by the tourism department for precautions to be taken while operating these establishments, an official release said.

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Toll climbs to 37 as north India is battered by rains: Army, NDRF step in

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Incessant rains unleashed more death and destruction on Monday in parts of north India, with 37 people killed in landslides and other rain-related incidents in the last two days even as the Army and NDRF teams stepped in to intensify the relief and rescue operations.

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The National Judicial Commission Bill, 2022, was introduced after the majority of voice votes were in its favour.

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'At the heart of the strategic relationship between our countries are economic ties.'

UN intervention sought to counter human rights issues in PoK

UN intervention sought to counter human rights issues in PoK

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

UN intervention has been sought to address the grievances of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

PM calls for 'maximum flexibility' in implementing NEP

PM calls for 'maximum flexibility' in implementing NEP

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

"We have to collectively address all doubts. The vision of flexibility with which this policy was brought... We will have to show in a similar way maximum flexibility in implementing it," Modi said while addressing the 'Governors' Conference on the Role of NEP in Transforming Higher Education'.

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 398 at 11 am, worsening from 357 at 4 pm on Friday. It was 354 on Thursday, 271 on Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday and 312 on Monday (Diwali).

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year.

Modi to embark on 3-day US visit today

Modi to embark on 3-day US visit today

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The main elements of the programme are bilateral meetings with the US leadership, participation in the Quad Leaders' Summit, address at the UN General Assembly and business interactions.

Pak backs US action against Iran to secure military support

Pak backs US action against Iran to secure military support

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

In return for Pak's gesture, the US has authorised the reinstatement of a military training and educational programme which had remained suspended for 2 yrs. Pak blamed Iran's Maj Gen Soleimani for Baloch militant attacks against its forces.

'Their manifesto has mandir and roads, not jobs'

'Their manifesto has mandir and roads, not jobs'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'The BJP talks about prosperity, but it doesn't want anybody to prosper.'

Two infants among 3 killed as heavy rains continue to lash Kerala

Two infants among 3 killed as heavy rains continue to lash Kerala

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Heavy rains continue to lash parts of Kerala on Monday affecting Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Kottayam districts the most resulting in death of three people and widespread damage to property.

PM pitches for tech-driven solutions to help workers find jobs

PM pitches for tech-driven solutions to help workers find jobs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Modi said people, especially those involved in 'blue collared' jobs, would prefer to get employment near their homes. He suggested that artificial intelligence can be used help employers meet skilled workforce.

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The jewel-encrusted Topkapi dagger and the enormous Spoonmaker's Diamond set amongst two more rows of diamonds were truly gape-worthy!, Letika Saran tells us after a fascinating encounter with Istanbul.

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'The State uses identity politics as part of divide and rule; the militant groups too use identity politics and civil society groups are also divided along ethnic groups.'

Should Politics Be Kicked Out of Campuses?

Should Politics Be Kicked Out of Campuses?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

College is where the manicured view of the world provided by one's family, encounters new trends. It is the dawn of exploration. Wishing for a sanitised bubble on campus appears hypocritical. The correct strategy, one would assume, is to weed out the violence while retaining the right to political debate, argues Shyam G Menon.

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

IITs among world's most innovative universities

IITs among world's most innovative universities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The annual Reuters ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities for 2018 is out.

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Reskilling and online certification are the biggest earners in the Indian online education market