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ED team questions exporter Andleep Sehgal

ED team questions exporter Andleep Sehgal

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

Jagat Singh had on Saturday said that Sehgal was his acquaintance but had nothing to do with his business dealings.

'BJP leaders have a soft corner for Mulayam'

'BJP leaders have a soft corner for Mulayam'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

An interview with Yogi Adityanath, the BJP MP who quit recently.

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The sources said friends of India prevailed over those of Pakistan in the European Parliament on Wednesday.

Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire again

Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops Saturday again violated the bilateral ceasefire on the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region, according to a defence spokesperson.

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'India need to look beyond the economic prism.' 'China had no qualms in taking the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last year -- not once, but thrice -- thus violating Indian sensitivities,' observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.

Milosevic could be buried in Russia

Milosevic could be buried in Russia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2006

DMK, Congress join hands for Tamil Nadu polls

DMK, Congress join hands for Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Issues such as seat sharing and being part of the DMK led government were not a priority now and that the main goal was to ensure that DMK comes to power.

China's wealth gap worsens: Survey

China's wealth gap worsens: Survey

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

At the end of 2014, 70.17 million of China's rural residents lived below the country's poverty line.

Why the world is worried about India

Why the world is worried about India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'The feeling is growing that if India slips in the realms of liberal tenets, it will be a tragedy not only for the country, but also for the world because it will lose a remarkable role model,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The protestors converged across the street from the world body's headquarters to condemn atrocities and human rights violations by Pakistan just as Sharif was addressing the General Debate of the General Assembly.

Israel launches ground offensive against Hamas

Israel launches ground offensive against Hamas

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Israel on Thursday launched a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip even as hectic diplomatic efforts continued to broker a ceasefire to end the 10 days of conflict that has killed 237 Palestinians.

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

It's not just South Africa's Cape Town which is going dry. Here are 10 other cities that are most likely to run out of drinking water.

India sends relief materials for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

India sends relief materials for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The relief material consists of items required urgently by the affected people, namely rice, pulses, sugar, salt, cooking oil, tea, ready to eat noodles, biscuits, mosquito nets etc, it said.

Israel downs Hamas drone, death toll touches 177

Israel downs Hamas drone, death toll touches 177

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Israel on Monday unleashed more airstrikes on Gaza and shot down a drone used for the first time by Hamas militants even as international pressure mounted on both to end the week-long conflict that has killed 177 Palestinians.

Trump vows to cancel Paris Climate Agreement

Trump vows to cancel Paris Climate Agreement

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Noting that the US energy dominance will be declared a strategic economic and foreign policy goal, Trump said America has 1.5 times as much oil as the combined proven resources of all OPEC countries

Lecturer's death while resisiting Army search op could detonate a volatile Valley

Lecturer's death while resisiting Army search op could detonate a volatile Valley

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

An army official said they were collecting details about the incident and will soon issue a statement.

Bhupen Hazarika's name used to push painfully unpopular Citizenship Bill: Son

Bhupen Hazarika's name used to push painfully unpopular Citizenship Bill: Son

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Bharat Ratna and longest bridges, while necessary, will not promote the peace and prosperity of the citizens of India. Only just popular laws and foresight on the part of the leadership will'

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Ghose was head of Indian delegation to the conference on the CTBT in Geneva in 1996 and she is hailed for strongly outlining India's position in opposing the treaty.

'All options are on table', says Trump after North Korea fires missile over Japan

'All options are on table', says Trump after North Korea fires missile over Japan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

This is the first time North Korea has fired what is thought to be a ballistic weapon over Japan.

'Pak to go ahead with all projects in PoK with China'

'Pak to go ahead with all projects in PoK with China'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Notwithstanding India's objections to China-assisted developmental projects in PoK, Pakistan asserted it will go ahead with its plans there, including the multi-billion dollar Sino-Pak economic corridor.

Pak couple murdered by family in 'honour killing'

Pak couple murdered by family in 'honour killing'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

A Pakistani couple has been murdered in Lahore for marrying without their family's consent, the second incident of "honour killing" within a week in the city.

Major setback for Ramdev

Major setback for Ramdev

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The judgment could impact not only Ramdev's widespread ayurveda and herbal products business, but also that of many other pharmaceutical, ayurveda, herbal and cosmetic product manufacturers.

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Opposition in the Pakistan Punjab assembly on Tuesday staged a walkout to protest against Saeed's detention.

Pakistan PM dedicates Eid to 'supreme sacrifices' of Kashmiris

Pakistan PM dedicates Eid to 'supreme sacrifices' of Kashmiris

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

We dedicate this Eid to the supreme sacrifices of Kashmiri people and we will continue doing so till the Kashmir issue is not resolved according to their (Kashmiri people) wishes," Nawaz Sharif said.

Israel resumes airstrikes as five-hour temporary truce ends

Israel resumes airstrikes as five-hour temporary truce ends

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Israeli warplanes resumed bombings on Gaza after a five-hour truce ended abruptly with Hamas militants launching rocket attacks despite hectic diplomatic parleys to broker a ceasefire to end the 10 days of conflict that has killed 237 Palestinians.

PM's claim of electrifying Nagla Fatela may not be correct

PM's claim of electrifying Nagla Fatela may not be correct

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Did Prime Minister Narendra Modi have his facts wrong when he claimed during his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort that Nagla Fatela, a tiny village in Uttar Pradesh, had finally been electrified, seven decades after independence?

'I have faith in PM Modi': V K Singh on OROP row

'I have faith in PM Modi': V K Singh on OROP row

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Union minister and former Army Chief General (retd) V K Singh on Wednesay said he has firm faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi who had taken a pledge to implement the OROP scheme for ex-servicemen.

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The terrorists have been identified as Raqib Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Shiganpora in Kulgam, and Pakistani nationals Waleed and Numan, a police spokesman said.

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

Doctor hacked to death, professor injured by IS in Bangladesh

Doctor hacked to death, professor injured by IS in Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 May 2016

58-year-old doctor Sanaur Rahman was riding home on his motorbike when he was attacked by machete-wielding militants in Kushtia town.

Modi launches International Day of Yoga website

Modi launches International Day of Yoga website

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a portal for the International Day of Yoga in Paris, describing the ancient Indian spiritual practice as capable of awakening a sense of oneness.

In Pictures: The last stand of Aleppo

In Pictures: The last stand of Aleppo

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

With a massive final push, which began mid-November, Syrian forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad took over the last remaining rebel strongholds in the historic city of Aleppo on the night of December 12. They only won a ruined city and ruined lives.

India has wounded Afghan and Bangladeshi self-respect

India has wounded Afghan and Bangladeshi self-respect

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Make no mistake, the Bangladeshi and Afghan missions in Chanakyapuri would report verbatim to their capitals the abrasive remarks attributed to the Indian leadership, casting a slur on their countries' political culture and national honour, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US re-stocks Israeli war machinery

US re-stocks Israeli war machinery

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Shortly after it condemned the shelling of a United Nations-operated school in Gaza that killed at least 20 people and injured 90 others, the United States said that it has restocked Israel's supplies of grenades and mortar rounds.

26/11 mastermind walks free

26/11 mastermind walks free

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'Saeed has been freed as the government decided not to detain him in any other case,' a top Pakistan official told PTI.

The pagoda trail in Myanmar

The pagoda trail in Myanmar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Kanika Datta visits the crumbling but oddly appealing complex of Bagan - a place where even an atheist can come close to a divine experience.

Obama, Biden will host dinner/lunch, but NaMo will eat nothing

Obama, Biden will host dinner/lunch, but NaMo will eat nothing

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

For the last 40 years, Modi fasts during Navratras devoted to Ma Amba. He drinks lukewarm water and sometime he eats a fruit a day.

India to get 14,000 new citizens as it implements India-B'desh land swap

India to get 14,000 new citizens as it implements India-B'desh land swap

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Ending more than four decades of wait, India and Bangladesh will start the exchange of 162 adversely-held enclaves from Friday, marking the start of implementation of their landmark Land Boundary Agreement.