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SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Kohli was addressing the media on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai from Friday.

Sharif sacks Pak minister over news report on rift with army

Sharif sacks Pak minister over news report on rift with army

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

The Pakistan government on Saturday sacked Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid over the recent "leaked" media report about a rift between the civilian and military leaderships on support to militancy.

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

In view of an 'improvement' in the air quality, the Delhi government has decided to resume physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions and reopen government offices from November 29, environment minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.

China extends hold on Masood Azhar's terror listing

China extends hold on Masood Azhar's terror listing

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

If China would not have extended the technical hold, Azhar would have automatically been designated under the UN as a terrorist.

Living cashless: How I travelled to 5 cities with Rs 600

Living cashless: How I travelled to 5 cities with Rs 600

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Readers tell us how they are managing without cash since November 8.

Australian IPL players released from hotel quarantine

Australian IPL players released from hotel quarantine

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The ban was lifted two weeks ago.

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

'The need for a no-fly list is critical'

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'The DGCA may require airlines to install CCTV cameras on all flights and retain the footage in case of unruly behaviour.' 'Else, it would be left to individual interpretation of the involved parties.'

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The United States and the United Kingdom, citing terrorism concerns, on Tuesday barred passengers on some international flights from mostly Muslim-majority countries, from carrying large electronic devices like cameras and laptops as cabin baggage.

'I am not thinking about the Olympics as the situation is so bad in our country'

'I am not thinking about the Olympics as the situation is so bad in our country'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'When the Olympics were postponed last year there were talks of the virus situation improving, but we are going from bad to worst.'

Yangtse clash spells danger for Xi Jinping's new term

Yangtse clash spells danger for Xi Jinping's new term

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Observers say China should re-address its policies towards India or else it will continue to face flare-ups increasing the tensions between the two countries at a time China's increasing tension with the US over Taiwan and the South China Sea besides the downturn in the Chinese economy which is hit hard by the zero-covid policy.

Global GDP may lose $77-347 bn due to coronavirus: ADB

Global GDP may lose $77-347 bn due to coronavirus: ADB

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The magnitude of the economic losses will depend on how the outbreak evolves, which remains highly uncertain.

'Pulwama played role in Azhar's listing as terrorist'

'Pulwama played role in Azhar's listing as terrorist'

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Asked whether India offered something to China for Azhar's listing, he asserted that India doesn't negotiate on matters related to national security. "Our objective was to ensure designation of Masood Azhar as global terrorist," he said.

Services sector activity loses steam in Dec

Services sector activity loses steam in Dec

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

India's services sector activity expanded at a slower pace in December as rates of growth in sales eased to a three-month low and staff hiring came to a halt amid weak business optimism, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted India Services Business Activity Index fell from 53.7 in November to 52.3 in December. The index was above the critical 50 mark that separates growth from contraction for the third month in a row during December, but pointed to the slowest pace of expansion in the three-month sequence.

New anti-terror law comes into effect

New anti-terror law comes into effect

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind had given assent to the legislation on August 8 after the Lok Sabha passed it on July 24 and the Rajya Sabha on August 2.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The move experts said would ban companies from cutting deals for faster service.

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Ministry of health and family welfare adds Hong Kong and Israel to the list of countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India, including post-arrival testing considering the detection of new COVID variant 'Omicron' in South Africa.

Set strict rules for airline crew too, says Sena MP banned by Air India for assault

Set strict rules for airline crew too, says Sena MP banned by Air India for assault

Rediff.com6 May 2017

As a member of Parliament, I am aware of the number of complaints raised against Air India's crew, Gaikwad said.

Koo's handle suspended on Twitter, founder slams Elon Musk

Koo's handle suspended on Twitter, founder slams Elon Musk

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The Twitter handle @kooeminence was suspended on Friday, a development that came in the wake of billionaire Elon Musk-owned Twitter suspending the accounts of several prominent global journalists, including those from the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post.

Dubai tycoon slaps $8 bn suit on BoB, EY in New York for ignoring 'fraud'

Dubai tycoon slaps $8 bn suit on BoB, EY in New York for ignoring 'fraud'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Dubai-based billionaire BR Shetty has sued Bank of Baroda (BoB) and audit firm Ernst & Young (EY) in a New York court, accusing them of ignoring fictitious and fraudulent transactions that resulted in NMC Healthcare going bankrupt. Shetty is seeking $8 billion in damages in the suit that also names the top management of NMC Healthcare, and Netherlands-based Credit Europe Bank. A top NMC Healthcare official confirmed the development to Business Standard and said despite several meetings, senior BoB officials in India did not take remedial steps for fear of getting involved in an international ponzi scheme perpetrated by then senior management officials.

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

At least nine separatist organisations supporting terror groups have their bases in Canada and despite multiple deportation requests Ottawa has taken no action against those involved in heinous crimes, including the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

Butt wants to return to cricket after 'fixing' ban ends in September

Butt wants to return to cricket after 'fixing' ban ends in September

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Banned Salman Butt was asked by the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit to appear for a hearing.

Rules for EPL restart: Tackling banned, disinfected pitches

Rules for EPL restart: Tackling banned, disinfected pitches

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Players will be tested twice per week for the virus and take a daily temperature check, while they will also be forbidden from congregating together or travelling to or from training with team mates

Vinod Khosla condemns Indian govt's decision to ban Uber

Vinod Khosla condemns Indian govt's decision to ban Uber

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Silicon Valley-based billionaire and prominent venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Friday condemned government's decision to ban internet-based taxi aggregator Uber following the alleged rape incident in Delhi recently.

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Dawood Ibrahim is wanted in India to face the law of the land for carrying out serial blasts in Mumbai in 1993 in which scores of people were killed and injured.

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably approved" the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko who died in a London hospital in November 2006 from radioactive poisoning, a British public inquiry concluded on Thursday.

Why Olympics-bound fencer wanted to skip qualifiers

Why Olympics-bound fencer wanted to skip qualifiers

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Bhavani said she wanted to skip the qualifying tournament in March but her mother prodded her from hospital bed to compete in the event.

Pollution levels in Delhi up again, air quality 'severe'

Pollution levels in Delhi up again, air quality 'severe'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The air quality in the capital has remained very poor or severe on most of the days in November so far.

9-year-long boycott ends: US reaches out to Narendra Modi

9-year-long boycott ends: US reaches out to Narendra Modi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Ending a nine-year-long boycott after the 2002 Gujarat riots, the United States opened a channel of communication with Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi on Thursday, when America's envoy Nancy Powell met the Gujarat strongman.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

Congress back in game with 'booster dose'

Congress back in game with 'booster dose'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Congress victory in Karnataka, its first big state since 2018, puts the party back in the game for general elections as it re-establishes primacy in the opposition space that is currently vastly fragmented despite efforts to cobble up a united front against the BJP.

Kohli's India shed 'poor traveller' tag Down Under

Kohli's India shed 'poor traveller' tag Down Under

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

India justified their top ranking with their breakthrough overseas win in Australia on Monday and captain Virat Kohli has reasons to be optimistic about leading a team which can dominate Test cricket for years to come.

Taliban order women to cover up head to toe

Taliban order women to cover up head to toe

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The Taliban have been forcing women to cover themselves up since returning to power in August.

Indians still going to Iraq for jobs despite ban

Indians still going to Iraq for jobs despite ban

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Despite a government ban on working in Iraq, many Indians still travel to the war-torn country to gain employment by using the UAE and Kuwait as a transit route. These workers come to the UAE on visit visas and take up menial jobs for a month to a year while waiting for agents to liaise with recruiting companies based in the UAE to get them Iraqi employment visas or entry permits, a news report said.

Auto blast: Suspect had terror links, visited many places in TN, says Bommai

Auto blast: Suspect had terror links, visited many places in TN, says Bommai

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

According to the preliminary information, it was an LED-linked instrument, the chief minister told reporters in Ballari.

Uttarakhand HC allows Chardham Yatra, caps number of visitors

Uttarakhand HC allows Chardham Yatra, caps number of visitors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Lifting the ban on the yatra, a division bench of the court comprising Chief Justice R S Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma said the pilgrimage will start with restrictions like a daily limit on the number of devotees visiting the temples.

Indian-origin IS militant poses with his baby and AK-47 on Twitter

Indian-origin IS militant poses with his baby and AK-47 on Twitter

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

A 31-year-old Indian-origin Islamic State suspect, who is fighting in Syria, has posted a picture of him on Twitter posing with an AK-47 rifle and his new born baby.

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained

Progress made over early return of stranded Indian students, says China

Progress made over early return of stranded Indian students, says China

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

China said on Thursday that "progress" has been made in facilitating the return of thousands of Indian students stranded back home due to Beijing's COVID visa bans and efforts were on for "early return" of the first batch.