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Improving ties: Afghanistan's Taliban govt to send diplomats to India

Improving ties: Afghanistan's Taliban govt to send diplomats to India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi announced that Kabul will send diplomats to India as part of efforts to improve bilateral relations. He assured New Delhi that Afghan soil will not be used for activities detrimental to India's interests.

'H1-B visa fee is not about protecting American jobs, but...'

'H1-B visa fee is not about protecting American jobs, but...'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'Immigrants have always been America's greatest strength, building prosperity, breakthroughs, and communities that enrich us all. Instead of embracing that strength, Trump is clamping down on every form of immigration, tearing families apart, destabilising businesses, and weakening our economy'

70-year-old Sikh man assaulted in US, suffers skull fracture

70-year-old Sikh man assaulted in US, suffers skull fracture

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

An elderly Sikh man was assaulted in Los Angeles, suffering a skull fracture and potential brain trauma. A suspect has been arrested for the attack.

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

'100% communist lunatic, looks terrible': Trump slams Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

In a stunning victory, Indian-American lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor

Pak gets $1 bn IMF loan despite India's strong objection

Pak gets $1 bn IMF loan despite India's strong objection

Rediff.com10 May 2025

India registered its protest at the board of IMF, which met on Friday to review the EFF lending programme for Pakistan.

Mukesh Ambani meets Trump, Emir of Qatar in Doha

Mukesh Ambani meets Trump, Emir of Qatar in Doha

Rediff.com15 May 2025

A Reuters report stated that the high-profile meeting reflects Ambani's growing influence in global business and diplomacy. Over the years, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the country's sovereign wealth fund, has invested in several Reliance ventures.

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Mira Nair's son Zohran wins Democratic primary for NYC mayor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Indian-origin lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani stunned in the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor, upsetting former governor Andrew Cuomo.

Business as usual: India buys 2 mn bpd Russian oil in August

Business as usual: India buys 2 mn bpd Russian oil in August

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

India's purchase of Russian oil has risen to 2 million barrels per day in August, as refiners continue to prioritise economic considerations in their sourcing decisions. As much as 38 per cent out of an estimated 5.2 million barrels per day of crude oil imported in the first half of August came from Russia, according to global real-time data and analytics provider Kpler.

US revises India tariffs downwards, to....

US revises India tariffs downwards, to....

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

These duties will come into force from April 9.

Sunita Williams to get overtime pay? Trump responds

Sunita Williams to get overtime pay? Trump responds

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Trump on Friday said he would pay out of his pockets the overtime for astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams, who returned to Earth this week after spending nine months in space.

Ambani flies to Qatar to meet Trump, 2nd meeting since inauguration

Ambani flies to Qatar to meet Trump, 2nd meeting since inauguration

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The richest Asian Mukesh Ambani is flying to Doha to meet US President Donald Trump, his second meeting since Trump returned to presidency in January this year.

EXPLAINED: Trump's reciprocal tariffs

EXPLAINED: Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is a list of Q & As to explain these issues and implications of the US move.

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag advance; Sen, Prannoy bow out

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag advance; Sen, Prannoy bow out

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

P V Sindhu overcame long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to advance to the Round of 16.

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

'Compensation of athletes, IOC's main concern'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Drawing comparisons with other professional sports, Moses said track and field athletes have missed out on the financial boom due to the lack of a players' union.

How a Trump order shook Harvard's international students

How a Trump order shook Harvard's international students

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The department of homeland security withdrew Harvard certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Programme, effectively barring the university from admitting new foreign students and threatened the legal status of current international enrollees.

Is this why govt sacked Subramanian as IMF exec director?

Is this why govt sacked Subramanian as IMF exec director?

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The Congress party in India has accused the government of "impropriety" in the sudden termination of KV Subramanian's position as India's executive director at the IMF, alleging it was linked to the Union Bank of India's purchase of two lakh copies of his book. The party also questioned the government's stance on Pakistan's request for a loan from the IMF.

Big pay day! BCCI could earn USD 1.15 billion in revenue share

Big pay day! BCCI could earn USD 1.15 billion in revenue share

Rediff.com10 May 2023

BCCI could earn USD 1.15 billion in revenue share from the ICC during the next five-year cycle.

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The feud reached its peak when Musk made explosive allegations about Trump's connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking a dramatic escalation in their increasingly personal conflict.

India hopes for temporary tariff waiver as US official comes calling

India hopes for temporary tariff waiver as US official comes calling

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

India and the United States will finalize the contours, schedule of negotiations, and terms of reference for a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) during a three-day meeting beginning Tuesday. The agreement is expected to be finalized in two tranches, with the first phase focusing on goods trade. The US team, led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, will be in India from March 25-29 to discuss the agreement. Both countries are aiming to conclude the first phase of the agreement by fall 2025.

US freezes foreign aid for all countries including India

US freezes foreign aid for all countries including India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce Sunday said, "President Trump stated clearly that the United States is no longer going to blindly dole out money with no return for the American people. Reviewing and realigning foreign assistance on behalf of hardworking taxpayers is not just the right thing to do, it is a moral imperative."

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s financial projections on the prof itability of its pet project 'The Hundred' is largely "disconnected from reality" reckoned Lalit Modi, who conceptualised the vastly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.

Countries should be mindful of...: Jaishankar on Gaza war

Countries should be mindful of...: Jaishankar on Gaza war

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

When asked the reason for India's abstention from a resolution in the UN General Assembly on October 27, 2023, regarding the protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations, Jaishankar said there were many resolutions in the UN General Assembly and in some India abstained and in some, it voted in favour.

179 killed as South Korean plane crashes on runway; 2 rescued

179 killed as South Korean plane crashes on runway; 2 rescued

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

After a passenger jet with 181 people on board burst into flames after veering off the runway and colliding with a wall at an airport in South Korea's Muan County on Sunday, authorities believe all but two onboard are feared to have been killed, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Working hours to increase from 70 or 90 hrs per week? Govt says...

Working hours to increase from 70 or 90 hrs per week? Govt says...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The take by the Economic Survey 2024-25 on work hour week had come weeks after Larsen & Toubro Ltd Chairman and Managing Director SN Subrahmanyan sparked off a raging debate on social media when he said employees should work 90-hour a week, including on Sundays rather than sit at home.

Reciprocal tariffs against India from April 2: Trump

Reciprocal tariffs against India from April 2: Trump

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Trump has made it clear to Prime Minister Modi that India will not be spared from Washington's reciprocal tariffs and emphasised that "nobody can argue with me" on tariff structure.

Russia ready for peace, Ukraine for negotiation: Trump

Russia ready for peace, Ukraine for negotiation: Trump

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

"... It's time to stop this madness. It's time to halt the killing. It's time to end the senseless war. If you want to end wars, you have to talk to both sides," Trump said.

TN showers Gukesh with Rs 5 crore for historic win

TN showers Gukesh with Rs 5 crore for historic win

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Chennai-based Grandmaster Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating title-holder Ding Liren of China

How 2023 ODI WC generated massive economic impact

How 2023 ODI WC generated massive economic impact

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

A record-breaking 1.25 million spectators attended the mega event, of which nearly 75 per cent were attending an ICC 50-over match for the first time ever, the report claimed.

China defends Brahmaputra dam, says project won't affect riparian states

China defends Brahmaputra dam, says project won't affect riparian states

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

China has defended its plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, assuring that the project will not affect riparian states and safety issues have been addressed through decades of studies. The dam, estimated to cost USD 137 billion, has raised concerns in India and Bangladesh, but Chinese authorities maintain that the project has been thoroughly studied and safeguards are in place. The dam is part of China's efforts to develop clean energy and respond to climate change.

ED raids Shilpa Shetty's husband in porn films case

ED raids Shilpa Shetty's husband in porn films case

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided the premises of businessman Raj Kundra, the husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, and some others as part of a money laundering case linked to alleged distribution of pornographic content. Around 15 locations in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh are being searched. The probe pertains to the role of suspects in alleged distribution of pornographic content through mobile applications and other modes.

'Frustrated' US suspends USD 1.66 bn security aid to Pakistan

'Frustrated' US suspends USD 1.66 bn security aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'We're paying them nothing because that's what they've done to help us. Nothing'

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The BJP accused Congress leaders of colluding with foreign forces to destabilize India and demanded Sonia Gandhi to disclose her role in a George Soros Foundation-funded organization's activities. The ruling party also attacked Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "pawn" for his protests against the Adani issue.

How to get a PhD scholarship at King's College, London

How to get a PhD scholarship at King's College, London

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

A maximum of two shortlisted students will be offered financial support for a period of up to three months.

'I know Trump's type': Harris calls Trump a 'predator'

'I know Trump's type': Harris calls Trump a 'predator'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

"We are the underdogs in this race. Level set, ok. We are the underdogs in this race, but this is a people-powered campaign," Vice President Harris said, addressing a group of 800 fundraisers in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

An Indian-origin man whose 11-year-old son was branded with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony in 2023 has sued a Hindu temple in the US state of Texas and its parent company seeking more than USD 1 million in damages.

Property market upset as govt removes indexation benefit for sellers

Property market upset as govt removes indexation benefit for sellers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday proposed reducing the long-term capital gains tax on immovable properties to 12.5 per cent from 20 per cent, but removed the indexation benefits to adjust for inflation, a move experts termed as "negative" for sellers.

Hyderabad student goes missing in US, family gets ransom call

Hyderabad student goes missing in US, family gets ransom call

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

A 25-year-old student from Hyderabad, studying in the US, has gone missing there since March 7 and his family back in India said they received a "ransom" call.

India bids to host Gukesh-Liren World Chess Championship match

India bids to host Gukesh-Liren World Chess Championship match

Rediff.com29 May 2024

India has submitted its bid to host the much-anticipated World Chess Championship clash between teen sensation D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China in November-December this year.

Musk plans to charge new X users to like, post; says this is to curb bots

Musk plans to charge new X users to like, post; says this is to curb bots

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

After an upgrade on Monday, the website said new accounts are required to pay a small annual fee before they are able to post, like, bookmark, and reply.

Budget Qs Answered: 'Selling My Home At Rs 5 Cr. How Much Tax Will I Pay?'

Budget Qs Answered: 'Selling My Home At Rs 5 Cr. How Much Tax Will I Pay?'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Samkit Maniar answers readers' personal income tax queries.