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UP announces Rs 20 lakh aid to kin of slain peacekeepers

UP announces Rs 20 lakh aid to kin of slain peacekeepers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh each to the family members of two peacekeepers from the state killed during a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Why poor nations are more corrupt than the rich

Why poor nations are more corrupt than the rich

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The richest countries are also the cleanest, while the poorest are perceived as the most corrupt.

10 new countries in just over 2 decades!

10 new countries in just over 2 decades!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Rediff.com lists 10 new countries that were formed over the last two decades

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Narayanan said she did not have an opinion about Trump's immigration policies and added that she found out that the ceremony aired during the Republican Convention "only when an excited friend called her later that night and told her she was on television," the report said.

OVL sells crude to China for $25.01 mn

OVL sells crude to China for $25.01 mn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd has sold one million barrels of crude oil out of its share from a Sudan oil project to China for over $25 million, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Sumitra Mahajan told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi

Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi

Rediff.com27 May 2020

According to the chargesheets, all the foreign nationals have been booked for violating visa rules, violating government guidelines issued in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and regulations regarding Epidemic diseases Act, Disaster Management Act and prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure.

Refugee athletes get sponsorship at Rio Olympics

Refugee athletes get sponsorship at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Visa Inc, operator of the world's largest payments network, said on Wednesday it had signed sponsorship deals with all ten members of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) refugee team, essentially becoming their first corporate sponsor.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Coal Secretary Anil Swarup has been appointed as school education secretary.

Why Priyanka Chopra is upset

Why Priyanka Chopra is upset

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The temporary ban to the US has affected the actress.

Rescued Indian seafarers to reach home on Sat

Rescued Indian seafarers to reach home on Sat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Life is going to start afresh for six Indian seafarers, held hostage along with 17 others for nearly three years by the Somalian pirates, as they reach their homes on Saturday.

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

The Global Peace Index 2017, by the Institute of Economics and Peace found that the global level of peace slightly improved, by 0.28 per cent in score. A total of 93 countries improved, while 68 countries deteriorated.

Centre relaxes 60-day rule on tourist visa

Centre relaxes 60-day rule on tourist visa

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

India has relaxed its tourist visa rules by lifting restrictions imposed on foreign visitors who want to visit India within a period of 60 days of their earlier visit.Citizens of Pakistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sudan, people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin and "stateless persons" will continue to come under the 60-day rule.

Former refugee Mabil senses new chance Aus soccer team

Former refugee Mabil senses new chance Aus soccer team

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The 22-year-old was named in Arnold's first squad last week as the new coach looks to regenerate the team with youth after the Socceroos' group stage exit at the World Cup.

Court reserves order in rape case against Asaram for April 25

Court reserves order in rape case against Asaram for April 25

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

If convicted, Asaram faces maximum sentence of 10 years.

India assumes UNSC presidency

India assumes UNSC presidency

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

India, which assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council on Thursday, hopes to reach out to other nations in garnering support for expansion of the world body's top decision-making arm besides seeking a comprehensive anti-piracy strategy to tackle the maritime menace.

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Al Qaeda calls for more attacks on US missions

Al Qaeda calls for more attacks on US missions

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Amid growing anti-United States protests, the Al Qaeda has called for fresh attacks on American missions and personnel in the Arab world and the West, as Washington faced resistance from Gulf nations in sending marines to reinforce security of its embassies there and ordered non-essential staff in Sudan and Tunisia to leave.

World's 30 best cities to live in

World's 30 best cities to live in

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

European cities continue to dominate the list of world best cities to live in according to the Mercer 2012 Quality of Living Survey.

US Supreme Court partially reinstates Trump's travel ban

US Supreme Court partially reinstates Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

The apex also agreed to hear the government's appeal of lower court rulings blocking the immigration order from taking effect nationwide, reports the Hill. The court will take up the case in October.

India ranked at 115 on women empowerment scale: Survey

India ranked at 115 on women empowerment scale: Survey

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Although the knowledge economy has created enormous opportunities in the country, too many women are still prevented from reaching their full potential by a combination of cultural restrictions, gender discrimination, and lack of resources.

British medical students leave home to treat IS wounded soldiers

British medical students leave home to treat IS wounded soldiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Nine young British medics, including four women, who had been studying medicine in Sudan may have travelled to strife-torn Syria to work in areas controlled by dreaded Islamic State terrorists.

African Nations Cup: Drogba gets Ivorians off the mark

African Nations Cup: Drogba gets Ivorians off the mark

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Didier Drogba's talismanic qualities helped Ivory Coast make a winning, if not impressive, start to the African Nations Cup finals as he scored the only goal against a stubborn Sudan. With Angola, who beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in Sunday's other match in Malabo.

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Modelled loosely around the National Highway System of the US, he in 2001 launched the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South & East-West Corridor projects to build 4/6 lane highways between four top metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata as well as from Srinagar to Kanyakumari and Porbandar to Silchar.

China's military budget over 3 times that of India: Pentagon

China's military budget over 3 times that of India: Pentagon

Rediff.com9 May 2015

China's official defence budget last year was $136.3 billion while that of India was $38.2 billion.

African Nations Cup: Ivory Coast, Zambia ease into semi-finals

African Nations Cup: Ivory Coast, Zambia ease into semi-finals

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Ivory Coast and Zambia ruthlessly crushed African Nations Cup underdogs Equatorial Guinea and Sudan 3-0 respectively on Saturday to end the dreams of opponents who had upset the odds to reach the last eight.

African Nations Cup: Caution pays off for Ivory Coast

African Nations Cup: Caution pays off for Ivory Coast

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Ivory Coast's safety first approach paid off as they reached the African Nations Cup quarter-finals on Thursday but similar tactics backfired for Angola in a 2-2 draw with Sudan, who had not scored at the tournament for the previous 36 years.

Marion Cotillard, Clooney, Gaga: Humanitarians of Hollywood

Marion Cotillard, Clooney, Gaga: Humanitarians of Hollywood

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Ever wondered what happens when Hollywood A-listers turn protestors? Take a look.

READ: PM Manmohan Singh's speech at UN General Assembly

READ: PM Manmohan Singh's speech at UN General Assembly

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

I-League: Air India rally to beat Sporting 3-1

I-League: Air India rally to beat Sporting 3-1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Sporting Clube de Goa suffered their third successive defeat after Air India rallied from a goal down to post a 3-1 win in the ninth round of the I League, at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in Goa, on Wednesday.

Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR - I

Smashing PHOTOS of the YEAR - I

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

From the uprisings across the Arab world to the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan, there was no lack of news in 2011. In this five-part series, the photographers offer a behind the scenes account of the images that helped define the year.

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

"It's working out very nicely. You see it in the airports, you see it all over. It's working out very nicely," Trump said.

10 African dictators Modi shook hands with

10 African dictators Modi shook hands with

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Over the last four days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the heads of over 50 African nations, some of whom have extremely unsavoury reputations. Meet the 10 most controversial leaders who visited Delhi this week.

Azam Khan calls BJP leader Amit Shah 'Gunda No1'

Azam Khan calls BJP leader Amit Shah 'Gunda No1'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Monday called BJP leader Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah "Gunda no1", saying he has come to Uttar Pradesh to "create terror".

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Roberto Firmino scored twice and Marquinhos and Philippe Coutinho also got goals as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

UK places restrictions on cargo from India, Pak

UK places restrictions on cargo from India, Pak

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

"Cargo originating from some cities in India, Qatar, Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh, Thailand, the Maldives, Sudan and Libya will have to be re-screened after arriving in Britain before being loaded onto onward flights," Britain's Transport Secretary Philip Hammond told newsmen.

Ranji Trophy final: Gurbani 'tricks before Jaffer steadies Vidarbha

Ranji Trophy final: Gurbani 'tricks before Jaffer steadies Vidarbha

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

At stumps on the second day, Jaffer was batting on 61 off 120 balls and Akshay Wakhare was yet to open his account, as Vidabha trailed by 89 runs.

India among world's 20 LEAST peaceful nations

India among world's 20 LEAST peaceful nations

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

According to a report by the Institute for Economics and Peace, an independent, think tank dedicated to shifting the world's focus to peace as a positive and tangible measure of progress, India ranks 143rd