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Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The police team headed by special commissioner of police (law and order) Sagar Preet Hooda arrived at Gandhi's 12, Tughlaq Lane residence, officials said.

Taxpayers fear notices due to I-T dept slips

Taxpayers fear notices due to I-T dept slips

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Income-tax payers fear they will receive notices from the government because the annual information statement (AIS) provided by the I-T department in many cases is showing incomes in excess of their earnings. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has dismissed these fears as unfounded. The deadline for filing income-tax returns (ITRs) for the assessment year 2022-23 ended on July 31.

Who is footing hotel bills in Guwahati, Surat and chartered flights, asks NCP

Who is footing hotel bills in Guwahati, Surat and chartered flights, asks NCP

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The NCP also asked the Income Tax department and the Enforcement Directorate to find out the source of "black money" involved.

Cong hails Rahul's yatra, says helped with 15 seats in Karnataka

Cong hails Rahul's yatra, says helped with 15 seats in Karnataka

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Many in the party feel it has played a critical role in boosting the Congress' electoral fortunes in the state and its impact is there for everyone to see.

One more cheetah dies at Kuno, 9th fatality since March

One more cheetah dies at Kuno, 9th fatality since March

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

One more cheetah has died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, making it the sixth adult feline to have died since March, according to a statement from the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department on Wednesday.

CM Shinde visits Maharashtra hospital as 3 more die

CM Shinde visits Maharashtra hospital as 3 more die

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Shinde, who was accompanied by civic chief Abhijit Bangar and district collector Ashok Shingare, said the patient deaths at the CSM Hospital, located in his political turf Thane, were painful and asked all parties to desist from indulging in politics on the issue.

Jharkhand: 26-yr-old techie out with boyfriend gang-raped

Jharkhand: 26-yr-old techie out with boyfriend gang-raped

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The woman, who works at a well-known IT company and is in Chaibasa as she is working from home, was out with her boyfriend on a two-wheeler on Thursday evening when the incident took place near the old aerodrome in Chaibasa, they said.

Swaminarayan temple in Sydney defaced with anti-India graffiti

Swaminarayan temple in Sydney defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Sydney was defaced by "anti-social elements" on Friday with anti-India graffiti on the walls, in the latest incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in Australia ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country later this month.

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches.

Flood situation grim in southern, western states; 97 dead

Flood situation grim in southern, western states; 97 dead

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, flight operations from the Kochi international airport will resume at 12 noon on Sunday, an airport official said.

China probed weaponising COVID in 2015: Reports

China probed weaponising COVID in 2015: Reports

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The paper also includes musing that SARS -- which hit China in 2003 -- could have been a man-made bioweapon deliberately unleashed by "terrorists".

Amid uncertainty White House says US preparing for Trump-Kim summit

Amid uncertainty White House says US preparing for Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Trump and Kim are scheduled to meet in Singapore on June 12.

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'Elections in Madhya Pradesh have so far largely avoided freebies.' 'But this time both the Congress and BJP are making such announcements.'

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

State Health Minister K K Shailaja told reporters that the government has declared the epidemic as a 'state calamity' to take all necessary steps to ensure that the outbreak is effectively controlled. A medical bulletin issued by the government said the health status of all the three students, who tested positive for the virus, was 'satisfactory'.

Despite rain and traffic, Kerry still had a 'terrific' India trip

Despite rain and traffic, Kerry still had a 'terrific' India trip

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Despite being stuck in New Delhi's traffic and cancelling engagements due to heavy downpour, US Secretary of State John Kerry has had a "terrific" time in India over the last few days, his spokesperson has said.

India rejects US report on religious freedom

India rejects US report on religious freedom

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

The report, released on June 21, alleged that some senior leaders of the BJP "made inflammatory speeches against minority communities".

Biden deploys additional 1000 troops to Afghanistan

Biden deploys additional 1000 troops to Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Biden's authorisation of 5,000 troops in his statement on Saturday included 1,000 who are already on the ground in Afghanistan, according to a defence official. A battalion of 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division were redirected to Kabul, instead of their original standby position in Kuwait.

US suspends $2bn security assistance to Pakistan

US suspends $2bn security assistance to Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

The US will not be delivering military equipment or transfer security-related funds to Pakistan unless it is required by law.

CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident with filing FIR

CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident with filing FIR

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday started its investigation into alleged criminal negligence leading to the Balasore train accident which claimed 278 lives after registering a first information report (FIR), officials said.

US Special Forces on alert to strike Al Qaeda targets

US Special Forces on alert to strike Al Qaeda targets

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

After the United States intercepted Al Qaeda's most serious threat in recent years to target its embassies, country's Special Forces have been put on high alert to hit potential targets of the outfit in the Middle East, a media report has said.

Illegal firecracker unit blast in Bengal claims 9 lives; Mamata orders probe

Illegal firecracker unit blast in Bengal claims 9 lives; Mamata orders probe

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The impact of the explosion "was so massive" that the factory, which was being run from a residential building, collapsed, the police said.

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Powerful quake kills 12, injures 250 in Pakistan, Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre in Afghanistan shook Pakistan, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 250 others in both the countries, authorities said on Wednesday.

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

China demanded that the Pakistan should apprehend and punish the perpetrators to the full extent of the law.

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Four people have died including one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.

Blinken's meeting with Dalai Lama representatives irks China

Blinken's meeting with Dalai Lama representatives irks China

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

China firmly opposes all forms of contacts between foreign officials and the Dalai Lama, he said.

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Reacting strongly to the second indictment against its diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States, India on Saturday said it was an "unnecessary" step and any measure consequent to the decision will "unfortunately" impact efforts on both sides to build a strategic partnership between India and the US.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

"The intelligence community and the rest of the government are still looking at this. There's not been a definitive conclusion, so it's difficult for me to say, nor should I feel like I should have to defend press reporting about a possible preliminary indication here," National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told reporters at a daily White House news conference.

Put down arms, begin peace talks: US to Taliban

Put down arms, begin peace talks: US to Taliban

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The United States has asked Taliban to put down arms and begin peace talks as it condemned the suicide attack on a popular Kabul restaurant that killed 21 people, including several foreign nationals.

Red carpet to Chinese FM instead of red eyes: Cong slams govt

Red carpet to Chinese FM instead of red eyes: Cong slams govt

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

He alleged that India "lost access to 26 out of 65 Patrolling Points" which was not the case before May 2020, and questioned the Modi government's "silence" on the issue.

Pakistan denying hundreds of visa: US

Pakistan denying hundreds of visa: US

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

The United States on Thursday alleged that hundreds of visa applications for its officials and contractors are pending before the Pakistani authorities, which it said would have "serious implications" on its civilian aid projects and counter-terrorism measures there.

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to India on June 23 to co-chair the 4th India-US strategic dialogue, his spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Compliant with Indian laws: CPR, Oxfam after I-T raids

Compliant with Indian laws: CPR, Oxfam after I-T raids

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The government has cancelled the FCRA registration of nearly 1,900 NGOs for violating various provisions of the law in the last five years. There were 22,762 FCRA-registered organisations till December-end 2021.

Nancy Pelosi to go ahead with Taiwan visit as planned: WSJ

Nancy Pelosi to go ahead with Taiwan visit as planned: WSJ

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is going to visit Taiwan, with scheduled meetings with government officials at the self-governed island that China threatens to forcefully overtake, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

Pak needs to act on Taliban from its side of border: US

Pak needs to act on Taliban from its side of border: US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

At a time when the United States is supporting a reconciliation effort in Afghanistan, Pakistan needs to focus on the Taliban on its side of the border by both signaling its support to the talks and squeezing down the militants, the US state department has said.

MEA downplays use of 'Indian administered' J&K by US

MEA downplays use of 'Indian administered' J&K by US

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

MEA said the use of the term 'Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir' merely affirmed Indian position that Syed Salahuddin had been involved in cross-border terrorism against India.

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Opposition parties on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party after Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar and eight others were inducted into the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, saying the ruling party's 'washing machine' has resumed its operation to clean tainted leaders and it was an 'ED-facilitated power grab'.

Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on charges related to paying off a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign, making him the first former US president to face a criminal charge and upending his bid to retake the White House in 2024.

US, EU sanctions having impact on Russian economy: White House

US, EU sanctions having impact on Russian economy: White House

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Russia continues to 'support and assist' the Ukrainian separatists, State Department Spokesperson, Jen Psaki alleged.