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Centre to accord state funeral to Karunanidhi

Centre to accord state funeral to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

DMK working president M K Stalin has appealed to cadres to remain calm and to follow discipline in 'this hour of grief'.

Trump walks in inaugural parade amid Washington protests

Trump walks in inaugural parade amid Washington protests

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Even as protests raged across Washington, thousands thronged Pennsylvania Avenue on Friday as President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump made their way from the Capitol to the White House.

Market-linked pay for govt bank chiefs likely

Market-linked pay for govt bank chiefs likely

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The post of chairman and managing director has been split and the government has appointed managing directors and chief executive officers in four banks -- Indian Overseas Bank, United Bank of India, Oriental Bank of Commerce and Vijaya Bank.

US slaps sanctions on Iranian intel agency

US slaps sanctions on Iranian intel agency

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The United States has slapped sanctions on Iran's ministry of intelligence and security for its alleged support to terrorism, participation in the ongoing repression in Syria and human rights violations against its own people.

Broker caught with $5 billion US bonds

Broker caught with $5 billion US bonds

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

The Tamil Nadu-based broker is member of commodities exchange from Dharapuram, some say bonds are most likely to be fake.

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Russia and China are tight-fisted and Iran is broke and none of them has the political will or capacity to bankroll the Afghan economy, which only the US can, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The prime minister said he was expecting members of the House to show enthusiasm by thumping their desks as a large number of those from the Dalits, Scheduled Tribes and OBC communities as well as sons of farmers and those from economically backward and rural backgrounds have become ministers in the recent rejig.

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in the southern stateand the Pinarayi Vijayan government decided to clamp the complete shutdown in the wake of severe spike in the positive cases.

US slaps sanctions on N Korea in response to Sony cyber attack

US slaps sanctions on N Korea in response to Sony cyber attack

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama imposed fresh financial sanctions on North Korea and its senior officials in America's first public retaliation against the "provocative" cyber-attack on Sony Pictures.

Obama proposes minimum taxes on foreign earnings

Obama proposes minimum taxes on foreign earnings

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

US President Barack Obama has proposed to establish a new minimum tax on foreign earnings while repealing benefits for outsourcing jobs overseas and providing new incentives for bringing jobs back home.

India trims exposure to US govt securities at $57 billion

India trims exposure to US govt securities at $57 billion

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The country has reduced its holding of American treasury bills by as much as $1.9 billion compared to July when it stood at $58.9 billion.

Battle over tax disclosure continues

Battle over tax disclosure continues

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

The Department of Treasury has finally responded to a letter by a coalition of Indian-American organisations, led by the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), but reiterated the Internal Revenue Service warning that there will be no extension of the August 31, 2011, deadline for the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative.

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The five Ahmedabad-based call centres that made calls to people living in the US are Hglobal, Call Mantra, Worldwide Solution, Zoriion Communications and Sharma BPO Services.

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The country has its own triangular flag with an emblem of Paramashiva and Nandi and is called the 'Rishabha Dhvaja'.

SC denies bail to Lalu Prasad in fodder scam case

SC denies bail to Lalu Prasad in fodder scam case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The bench rejected Yadav's arguments that he has been in jail for 24 months, saying in comparison to the 14-year sentence awarded to him, 24 months was nothing.

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to face trial on December 7

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to face trial on December 7

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The cases have been registered in Lahore, Gujranwala and Multan for collection of funds for terror financing through assets/properties made and held in the names of Trusts/ Non Profit Organisations including Al-Anfaal Trust, Dawatul Irshad Trust and Muaz Bin Jabal Trust.

New UK asset freeze list has Dawood on it with 4 Pak addresses

New UK asset freeze list has Dawood on it with 4 Pak addresses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The Mumbai-born gangster's nationality is listed as "Indian", with a recorded Indian passport which was subsequently revoked by the government of India and then goes on to list a string of Indian and Pakistani passports acquired by him and misused.

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

US imposes sweeping new sanctions on Iran

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'Today, I am taking new actions to restrict Iran's nuclear, ballistic missile, and conventional weapons pursuits. My Administration will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, nor will we allow Iran to endanger the rest of the world with a fresh supply of ballistic missiles and conventional arms,' Trump said in a statement.

India's holding in US govt securities rises to $ 59.9 bn

India's holding in US govt securities rises to $ 59.9 bn

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

India increased its exposure to American government securities to $59.9 billion in October, the highest in four months, notwithstanding uncertainties in the world's largest economy.

US slaps sanctions on Syria

US slaps sanctions on Syria

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

One of the four major branches of Syria's security forces, the Syrian Political Security Directorate, was designated for engaging in the commission of human rights abuses in Syria.

US slaps sanctions on Taliban, Haqqani network

US slaps sanctions on Taliban, Haqqani network

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Together with US sanctions, the new action prohibits any financial transaction of these terror leaders in member countries of the United Nations, which is likely to put pressure on Pakistan to initiate operation against the group

India less affected by economic crisis: US

India less affected by economic crisis: US

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Due to India's limited dependence on external demand and strong fiscal and monetary stimulus measures, the global economic and financial crisis had a relatively muted effect on the country, the Obama Administration told the US Congress on Thursday.

All about the rise of Rishad Premji

All about the rise of Rishad Premji

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Clearly part of the grooming of Harvard-educated Rishad Premji, the group appointed the elder son of chairman Azim Premji as chief strategy officer for its flagship IT business.

US pay czar to review CEO compensation at 419 cos

US pay czar to review CEO compensation at 419 cos

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

The United States government appointed pay czar will review the executive compensation packages at 419 bailed out companies including Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase.

Act against Haqqani network, US tells Pak

Act against Haqqani network, US tells Pak

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

The United States has said it wants Pakistan to implement UN curbs against three key financers who raised money for the Taliban and Haqqani network, a day after slapping sanctions on the leaders of these outfits.

Obama administration targets Pak terror

Obama administration targets Pak terror

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The US Department of Treasury on Thursday designating two of Pakistan's most wanted terrorists, Lashkar-e Jhangvi senior leader Amanullah Afridi for acting for or on behalf of the LeJ and LeJ chief operational commander Mati ur-Rehman for acting for or on behalf of the Al Qaeda. The Treasury also designated a third individual, Abdul Rauf Azhar, a senior leader of Jaish-e Mohammed.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed to walk free from house arrest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The board rejected the government's plea to extend his detention for another 3 months.

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Pak can only access the money if it does more to crack down on internal terror networks launching attacks on neighbouring Afghanistan.

China should move to market-oriented exchange rate

China should move to market-oriented exchange rate

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Days ahead of the second US- China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, the United States has reiterated that China needs to move towards a market-oriented exchange rate.

Chidambaram issue rocks LS, resignation demanded

Chidambaram issue rocks LS, resignation demanded

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

The Opposition has staged a walkout over the issue.

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

On Pak's request, UNSC allows Hafiz Saeed to withdraw money

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pakistan in a letter to UN Security Council 1267 Committee has contended that Hafiz Saeed supports a family of four members, as a sole supporter, he is responsible for food, drink and clothes expenses for all family members.

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Lalan Kumar Paswan, who lodged the FIR with the vigilance department, held that the RJD chief's alleged act was tantamount to 'corruption' since, as a member of the legislative assembly, he was a 'public servant' whom Yadav had tried to entice away from 'performing the constitutional obligation of taking part in voting in the House'.

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Hafiz Saeed's arrest result of US 'great pressure': Trump

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'After a ten year search, the so-called 'mastermind' of the Mumbai Terror attacks has been arrested in Pakistan. Great pressure has been exerted over the last two years to find him!' said Trump who is scheduled to meet Khan at his Oval Office on Monday, July 22.

Chouhan faces big challenges in fourth term as CM

Chouhan faces big challenges in fourth term as CM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic, weak economic conditions, and a few political considerations are some of the challenges he faces.

Iqbal Mirchi in US list of drug peddlers

Iqbal Mirchi in US list of drug peddlers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The move has apparently been taken in view of the drug peddler's attempts to enter the US for setting up business. \n\n

Hafiz Saeed's son, son-in-law to contest Pak poll

Hafiz Saeed's son, son-in-law to contest Pak poll

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The JuD will contest the election on the platform of a little known "dormant" political entity, Allaha-u-Akbar Tehreek.

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The president of a top Honduras football club and two family members were charged by US authorities on Wednesday with engineering a decade-long scheme to launder drug trafficking and foreign bribery proceeds through US accounts.

RBI crack team in secret location keeps financial system going

RBI crack team in secret location keeps financial system going

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The idea is to keep the RBI's information technology (IT) infrastructure in top shape to run the payments and settlement system uninterrupted 24x7, and run the full gamut of RBI functions from the secured data centres, as nearly 14,000 RBI staffers, except the senior-most management, work from home.

US freezes assets of pro-LTTE Tamil charity

US freezes assets of pro-LTTE Tamil charity

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Targeting the 'support network' of the Tamil Tigers, the United States on Wednesday designated a US-based charity group as a 'front' of the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and ordered freezing of its assets. The Tamil Foundation has been designated under 'Executive Order 13224', which "targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism," the US Department of Treasury said in a press statement.