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Canada temple suspends Hindu priest for 'violent rhetoric'

Canada temple suspends Hindu priest for 'violent rhetoric'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The priest of a Hindu temple in the Canadian city of Brampton has been suspended for spreading 'violent rhetoric' during recent clashes between protesters carrying Khalistani flags and the people present there.

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The die is cast. The wave is for her.' 'We will win this. The numbers are going to be higher than people are saying.' 'It is going to be more closer to Obama's numbers than Biden's numbers.'

Vice Admiral Ashok Kumar India's first natl maritime security coordinator

Vice Admiral Ashok Kumar India's first natl maritime security coordinator

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Late last year, the Cabinet Committee on Security had cleared the proposal for the creation of the post.

Unnecessarily making allegations against me: P T Usha

Unnecessarily making allegations against me: P T Usha

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

IOA president P T Usha firmly refuted allegations made by treasurer Sahdev Yadav regarding financial loss incurred by the body due to its contract renegotiation with Reliance Industries Limited

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan, points out Aakar Patel.

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline

Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The junior doctors called off their 'total cease work' at state-run medical colleges and hospitals around 8.30 pm on Friday but threatened to launch a hunger strike till death if their demands were not met by the West Bengal government within 24 hours.

Deputy National Security Advisor Nehchal Sandhu resigns

Deputy National Security Advisor Nehchal Sandhu resigns

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Deputy National Security Advisor Nehchal Sandhu, a former Intelligence Bureau chief, on Thursday tendered his resignation citing "personal reasons".

Sambhal violence well-planned BJP conspiracy: Akhilesh

Sambhal violence well-planned BJP conspiracy: Akhilesh

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged a 'well-planned' conspiracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, where a team of Congress MPs led by Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit on December 4 amid restrictions imposed by the district administration.

18 killed in Russian city as Ukraine retaliates after Moscow's airstrike

18 killed in Russian city as Ukraine retaliates after Moscow's airstrike

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

This attack came after Moscow launched a major aerial assault on Ukraine.

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

However, he suggested that Ukraine was also somehow involved.

At UNSC, India takes veiled dig at China on terror listing

At UNSC, India takes veiled dig at China on terror listing

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"The fight against impunity is critical to the larger pursuit of securing peace and justice. The Security Council must send an unambiguous and unequivocal message on this count," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the 15-nation UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine 'Fight against impunity'.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with the five other Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh will visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, party's state unit chief Ajay Rai said.

Days after meeting with Modi at G20, Erdogan raises Kashmir issue at UNGA

Days after meeting with Modi at G20, Erdogan raises Kashmir issue at UNGA

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

His comment comes weeks after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi during which both the leaders discussed strengthening trade and infrastructure relations.

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The resolution, sponsored among others by Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Palestine, demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, "notably with regard to the protection of civilians."

Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'

Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal resumed their indefinite 'total cease work' on Tuesday to press for various demands, including ensuring their safety and security at all medical establishments.

50 senior doctors of RG Kar hospital resign

50 senior doctors of RG Kar hospital resign

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Nearly 50 senior doctors of RG Kar hospital on Tuesday tendered their resignations in a mark of solidarity with medics who have been on fast-unto-death since October 5 demanding justice for the institution's rape and murder victim.

Tension in K'taka towns after stone-pelting, provocative speech; 6 held

Tension in K'taka towns after stone-pelting, provocative speech; 6 held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

According to police, the alleged stone pelters came on two bikes and sped off. Following the incident, heavy police deployment has been put in place.

What Did Modi's Ukraine Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Ukraine Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

In retrospect, it appeared that the bitterness of the war was still strong and the Ukrainian success in occupying Russian territory just a few days ago had added to the complexity of the situation. The positive US response to the visit, however, remains a silver lining in the dark clouds, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

LeT terrorist who trained 26/11 attackers dies in Pak jail

LeT terrorist who trained 26/11 attackers dies in Pak jail

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhuttavi, an United Nations-designated terrorist who trained the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) attackers for the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and acted as the outfit's chief on at least two occasions, died in a prison in Pakistan's Punjab province while serving a sentence for terror financing, his aide said on Wednesday.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Justice Khanna, who will serve as CJI for a little over six months, will demit office on May 13, 2025.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Quoting officials, The Washington Post said, the foiled assassination was part of an escalating campaign of aggression by RAW against the Indian diaspora in Asia, Europe and North America.

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Richard Thompson, have suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without powerhouse India is not an option and there are "contingencies available" if Rohit Sharma's team doesn't travel to host country Pakistan.

Sent 38 tonnes of supplies to Gaza: India at UNSC

Sent 38 tonnes of supplies to Gaza: India at UNSC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

R Ravindra, India's Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations, on Wednesday, underlined New Delhi's efforts to send humanitarian assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, saying that it has sent 38 tonnes of food and critical medical equipment to the region.

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Higher interest rates make gold less attractive as it doesn't generate yield.' 'However, with rates set to fall, the tables are turning for gold.'

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Aadhaar data of 815m Indians in dark web, says cyber security firm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

In a serious data breach, personally identifiable information of 815 million Indians has been up on the dark web for sale, according to a report by US-based cybersecurity firm Resecurity. Details such as Aadhaar and passport information along with names, phone numbers and addresses are available for sale online, it has said.

Sindhu teams with Pink Power Run to raise breast cancer awareness

Sindhu teams with Pink Power Run to raise breast cancer awareness

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The event's ambitious Guinness World Record attempt will have scores of participants assembling to create a colossal human image of a bird, adorned entirely in pink.

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

India abstains on Russia-led resolution at UNSC, China votes in favour

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

India, along with 12 other United Nations Security Council members, abstained on a resolution by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'...We should first look at and acknowledge what we have done to ourselves.' 'To not do so opens us to the accusation of rank hypocrisy and also reduces the stature of our globetrotting peaceniks,' asserts Aakar Patel.

J-K govt to make all efforts to restore statehood: LG

J-K govt to make all efforts to restore statehood: LG

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha assured the newly elected legislative assembly on Monday that the Omar Abdullah government will make all efforts for the restoration of full statehood and constitutional guarantees available to the state.

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Congress rebel Satish Sharma, who defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajeev Sharma by nearly 7,000 votes and relegated his former party's heavyweight Tara Chand to the third position in the Chhamb seat, has found a place in the Omar Abdullah government, representing the Jammu region in the dispensation.

India needs to avoid the middle-income trap: NITI document

India needs to avoid the middle-income trap: NITI document

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Upgrading capabilities in manufacturing and logistics and bridging the gap between rural and urban incomes are some of the structural challenges that India needs to address, according to a document prepared by NITI Aayog. In the document titled 'Vision for Viksit Bharat @ 2047:An Approach Paper, the Aayog said India needs to avoid the middle-income trap and carefully work towards breaking out of it.

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'This victory would mean a huge inspiration for the next generation who can say that coming from India I can be anybody I want to be if I work hard and acquire the right skills.' 'They could be the next President, members of the Senate, or another Sundar Pichai.'

If we were more Bharat...: Jaishankar on India-China ties

If we were more Bharat...: Jaishankar on India-China ties

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The external affairs minister also recalled how Pandit Nehru was hesitant in taking assistance from the United States following the 1962 war with China as he was unsure how it would be seen.

On SC upholding Article 370 abrogation in J-K, China says...

On SC upholding Article 370 abrogation in J-K, China says...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Kashmir issue should be resolved through dialogue and consultation between India and Pakistan, China said on Tuesday while reacting to the Supreme Court judgment on Article 370 upholding the central government's decision on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Russia's crimes in Ukraine no different from those by IS, Zelenskyy tells UNSC

Russia's crimes in Ukraine no different from those by IS, Zelenskyy tells UNSC

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the atrocities committed by Russian troops are no different from terrorists like the Islamic State extremists as he demanded immediate action to bring the Kremlin's forces to justice for "war crimes".

Many Oppn CMs to stay away from Modi's Niti Aayog meet

Many Oppn CMs to stay away from Modi's Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Chief ministers of three Congress-ruled states -- Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telangana's Revanth Reddy -- have announced they will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting over alleged bias against their states in the Union Budget.