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'Demonetisation was illegal'

'Demonetisation was illegal'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

'I want the prime minister to be punished because he put our country in difficulties as he took this decision without Cabinet approval.' 'When he had already ordered the printing of new currency notes on May 19, 2016, why did he tell lies to the country?'

The Monk Who Lived India

The Monk Who Lived India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

'He will always live in the hearts of the millions of children who have studied in schools and colleges established by him and the faithful Hindus to whom he was a symbol of the invincible spirit of glorious Hindu Dharma,' says Tarun Vijay.

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

MSMEs need help again but not the way govt did last time

Rediff.com10 May 2021

While players in the financial ecosystem are opening up to the idea of receivables funding for the sector, this market needs a regulator, which a Parliament panel feels only RBI can provide.

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

Terrorists' 'shelf life' reduced, over 360 killed in 2 yrs in J-K: CRPF chief

Terrorists' 'shelf life' reduced, over 360 killed in 2 yrs in J-K: CRPF chief

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

The CRPF DG said that security forces are reaching out to young men, who have joined terror groups, through all possible ways to stop them from taking up arms.

'I was afraid'

'I was afraid'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'Both sides were so embittered by what had happened last year that I didn't know what to expect.'

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.

US: Khalistan terrorist gets 15-year jail term for planning attack in India

US: Khalistan terrorist gets 15-year jail term for planning attack in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

An Indian citizen has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiring to support terrorist attacks in India, including assassination of an Indian government official, as part of the Khalistan movement to create an independent Sikh state.

How Banerjee-Duflo's economic theory is relevant for India

How Banerjee-Duflo's economic theory is relevant for India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

For Duflo and Banerjee, an important part of their work has been ensuring that the agency of the "beneficiaries" -- usually, in developing countries like India, poorer individuals -- is put at the centre of any policy design. This is a crucial way in which experimental results are often better than large scale data-based inference, says Mihir S Sharma.

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The necessary formalities were being completed in Jammu as well as in the national capital before the probe agency, which has been credited with breaking the nexus between stone-pelters and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, takes over the case, officials said.

Modi, Netanyahu sign 7 pacts, vow to do 'much more together' against terror

Modi, Netanyahu sign 7 pacts, vow to do 'much more together' against terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Modi said during their talks he and Netanyahu agreed to to do much more together to combat terrorism to protect their strategic interests.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The only good thing that has come out of our current situation is that it has brought communities closer.' NRIs describe the impact coronavirus is having on their lives.

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The US President also encouraged Prime Minister Modi to improve relations with Pakistan.

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Writing in the United Kingdom's 'Financial Times' newspaper on Tuesday, the minister sought to counter criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's announcement over the "anachronistic provision" last month, which he said had resulted in socio-economic injustice due to the inability to apply national laws in Jammu and Kashmir.

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Babar named Pakistan Test captain, takes charge of all three formats.

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'Washington is well aware that the Haqqani group was responsible for terrorist attacks on the Indian diplomatic establishments in Afghanistan.' 'But today US self-interest dictates that Sirajuddin Haqqani's mainstreaming in Afghan political life and a potential elevation eventually to a leadership role at the national level is useful and necessary, since he can deliver peace,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

This man wants to know how much PM spent on foreign trips

This man wants to know how much PM spent on foreign trips

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'My interest is to open up transparency to the people who unnecessary raise these issues. The prime minister has full right to go wherever he is going but the question is why is he not transparent on expenditure.' 'When the prime minister went to the UN, he spoke of transparency. You are not complying with it. It shows hypocrisy.' Commodore Lokesh Batra (retd) on why he filed an RTI to find out how much Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spent on his foreign visits.

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Meet Kavitha Kuruganti, the farmers' champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kavitha Kuruganti has been fighting for decades to ensure farmers are respected and get their due from the Indian nation. In order to ensure they don't struggle for a living, she works to ensure sustainable farm livelihoods and farmers' rights.

Why the govt needs to okay INS Vishal quickly

Why the govt needs to okay INS Vishal quickly

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

'The INS Vishal -- a 65,000 tonne giant with 54 aircraft, including fighters, electronic warfare aircraft, airborne command posts and anti-submarine helicopters -- can both protect and dominate,' says Ajai Shukla.

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Most of the cases in Mumbai are asymptomatic -- 85 per cent you can say.' 'Only 10 to 15 per cent are symptomatic.'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

Under Trump shadow, US starts accepting H-1B visa applications

Under Trump shadow, US starts accepting H-1B visa applications

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is the federal agency responsible to process the visas, on Monday started accepting applications for H-1B visas for the fiscal year 2019, beginning October 1.

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.

Forget Rs 200 crore, Adanis can only be fined Rs 1 lakh now

Forget Rs 200 crore, Adanis can only be fined Rs 1 lakh now

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

In its final order, the environment ministry had concluded that the upfront payment of Rs 200 crore as Environment Restoration Fund for violations and damage done was not permitted under the Environment Protection Act. Consequent to this order, the penalty that could be imposed on any confirmation of violation in the future is a maximum of Rs 1 lakh.

Reward for serving court summons to Modi: $10,000

Reward for serving court summons to Modi: $10,000

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The civil rights body behind a lawsuit filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots case has offered a reward of $10,000 to anyone who could serve him with the court summons.

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

The Gandhi march is an astonishing sight

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

With a staff in one hand and the other on his granddaughter's shoulder, the old man briskly takes the lead as the sun breaks over the horizon.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Perks have encouraged a brazen VIP culture in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The race for VIP perks has pernicious consequences and is undermining the elite's authority

CPEC: How Pakistan is losing out to China

CPEC: How Pakistan is losing out to China

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'The accusation that Pakistan risks losing sovereignty to China is emotive and has the potential to spread.' 'China will, however, remain intent on achieving its strategic ambitions of acquiring Gwadar port and securing a large chunk of Pakistan occupied Kashmir,' says former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Will constitutional amendment pose new hurdle for Telangana?

Will constitutional amendment pose new hurdle for Telangana?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Lok Sabha secretariat has sought an opinion from the Union law ministry whether the constitution needs to be amended to form a new state. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

While Reliance has the clout to negotiate prices with suppliers for its e-commerce, not to forget the cost advantage of integrated warehouse and supply chains, Amazon and Walmart are no pushovers, they too have deep pockets.

Karti to be subjected to 3 more days of custodial interrogation

Karti to be subjected to 3 more days of custodial interrogation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

His answer to every question was, "I am politically victimised", the CBI said.

CBI questioned Chidambaram for four hours

CBI questioned Chidambaram for four hours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

After questioning him for four hours in the morning, Chidambaram was taken to a special court in Delhi which sent him to CBI custody till Monday.

NSG withdraws 600 commandos from VVIP duties for terror ops

NSG withdraws 600 commandos from VVIP duties for terror ops

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Two teams of the 11th Special Rangers Group, stand withdrawn from VVIP security duties and have been tasked to undertake counter-terror operations.

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'Why not simply make some more ventilators and find some more beds? How much would it cost?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Come back, celebrate life: Modi to insurgents

Come back, celebrate life: Modi to insurgents

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Addressing a massive public rally to celebrate the signing of the accord on January 27 that is expected to bring lasting peace to the troubled state, Modi said now the time was to work together for peace and development of the North-East.

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