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Infertility medicine issue: Probe report 'against' Ramdev

Infertility medicine issue: Probe report 'against' Ramdev

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The inquiry committee, set up by Uttarakhand government to examine the controversial infertility medicine produced by Ramdev's pharmacy, has submitted its report which is "not in favour" of the Yoga guru.

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

"Fifteen years ago, I was leading the efforts to approve the historic civil nuclear deal with India. I said that if the US and India became closer friends and partners, then the world will be a safer place," Biden, who was vice-president in the Obama administration, said while addressing the Indian-American community on India's Independence Day.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'As Indians, we should be claiming and celebrating 'Bhartiyata' rather than seeking commitment to beliefs which are divisive and exclusionary.'

Chhattisgarh bypoll 'fixing': EC asks chief secy to probe audio tape

Chhattisgarh bypoll 'fixing': EC asks chief secy to probe audio tape

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The audio tape suggested financial inducement behind the Congress candidate withdrawing from fray in an assembly bypoll last year.

Resolution slamming China over Ladakh introduced in US Senate

Resolution slamming China over Ladakh introduced in US Senate

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The resolution was introduced by Senator John Cornyn, Republican Senate Majority Whip, and Senator Mark Warner, ranking member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

A revamp of the Medical Council of India would be a welcome move

A revamp of the Medical Council of India would be a welcome move

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

A recent report by the parliamentary standing committee on health and family planning pulled no punches on the abysmal state and poor functioning of the Medical Council of India.

Centre plans Rs 2,000-cr package for PoK refugees

Centre plans Rs 2,000-cr package for PoK refugees

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The Jammu and Kashmir government has already identified 36,348 families for distribution of the package under which each family will get around Rs 5.5 lakh.

Deepika keeps archery medal hopes alive after Rai, Jadhav exit

Deepika keeps archery medal hopes alive after Rai, Jadhav exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

World No. 1 archer Deepika Kumari survived some anxious moments before getting past US teenager Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez 6-4 to sail into the pre-quarter-finals of the women's individual archery competition at the Tokyo Olympics, on Wednesday.

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list, which was updated on Tuesday, JuD and FIF were among 70 organisations proscribed by the ministry of Interior under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

Death toll in Bhiwandi building collapse rises to 25

Death toll in Bhiwandi building collapse rises to 25

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The number of those rescued has gone up to 25, with five more persons being pulled alive out from the debris since Monday night, police said. The dead include 11 children, aged between two to 15 years, an official said.

BJP gives TDP 24 hours to make up its mind

BJP gives TDP 24 hours to make up its mind

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

With talks between Bharatiya Janata Party and the Telugu Desam Party being stuck over sharing of seats in Andhra Pradesh, senior party leader Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday indicated that the BJP will contest upcoming polls on its own if the Chandrababu Naidu-led party fails to spell out its stand within 24 hours.

E-sports, breakdancing win 2022 Asian Games spots

E-sports, breakdancing win 2022 Asian Games spots

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Breakdancing, considered one of the pillars of hip-hop culture, will also make its Asian Games bow in 2022, two years before it features in the Olympics for the first time in Paris.

Mumbai prof suspended for 'raising issues', AAP joins protest

Mumbai prof suspended for 'raising issues', AAP joins protest

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

In the wake of an attack on Aam Aadmi Party headquarters on Wednesday, a plea was hurriedly made in the Delhi high court for directions to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not refuse security offered to him.

Pressure on Azam Khan to apologise for sexist remarks

Pressure on Azam Khan to apologise for sexist remarks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Speaker Om Birla he will hold a meeting with leaders of all parties and then take a decision.

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Nitish's minister quits just 3 days after swearing-in

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Chaudhary sent his resignation immediately after assuming charge at 1 pm, informed sources said.

K'taka crisis: Cong-JDS in huddle; we're not sanyasis, says BJP

K'taka crisis: Cong-JDS in huddle; we're not sanyasis, says BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The 13 month-old Karnataka coalition government of JD-S and Congress slumped into crisis following the resignation of their 11 MLAs from the membership of the state assembly on Saturday.

'There is no need for Parliament, BJP should lock this Parliament'

'There is no need for Parliament, BJP should lock this Parliament'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'A country cannot be run on lines that everyone should be in agreement and those who disagree should be silenced.' 'If this is how they look at democracy, then I can only wish good luck to the future of parliamentary democracy in India.'

Cong workers gather outside Rahul's home urging him not to resign

Cong workers gather outside Rahul's home urging him not to resign

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Slogans of 'Rahul ji, we are with you' and 'Please do not resign' rang through the air.

Lahore HC restrains Pak from arresting Saeed ahead of UN team visit

Lahore HC restrains Pak from arresting Saeed ahead of UN team visit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The UN team to visit Islamabad for an assessment of Pakistan's compliance with the world body's sanctions regime.

SC pulls up EC over Mayawati, Adityanath's speeches

SC pulls up EC over Mayawati, Adityanath's speeches

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

During the hearing, the bench asked the counsel for EC as to what action they have taken against Mayawati and Yogi Adityanath for alleged hate speeches.

Why the dove has become a hawk

Why the dove has become a hawk

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Strident Hindutva has not been the Shivraj Singh Chouhan's hallmark in his long tenure as chief minister. What has changed?

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Apart from Aboh's son, the deceased included some other family members of the MLA.

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Among the parties that boycotted the proceedings of the House included the Congress, which was the among the first to walkout, followed by members of the CPI-M, CPI, TMC, NCP, SP, Shiv Sena, RJD, DMK, TRS and AAP.

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood to his South Block office and issued a very strong demarche .

Delhi violence: Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar among 37 booked

Delhi violence: Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar among 37 booked

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

As many as 37 farmer leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Darshan Pal and Gurnam Singh Chaduni, have been named in a first information report in connection with the violence during the tractor parade that left 300 police personnel injured even as two farmer unions on Wednesday withdrew from the agitation against the farm laws.

Chandrayaan-2 set for launch on July 22

Chandrayaan-2 set for launch on July 22

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Late on Monday night, in a last-minute revision of schedule, ISRO announced that the launch of India's second lunar mission 'Chandrayaan-2' has been called off due to a technical snag.

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Dubbed as the "Super Bowl of American Democracy", Trump, 74, and Biden, 77, would respond to questions on their track record, the Supreme Court, economy, race and violence in cities and integrity of the elections at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio -- a key battleground state.

Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terrorism

Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terrorism

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The US president puts Pyongyang back on list of state sponsors of terrorism for first time since 2008.

China vows to build 'fully modern military' on par with US army by 2027

China vows to build 'fully modern military' on par with US army by 2027

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

By the year 2027, which marks the centennial of the founding of the People's Liberation Army, China will build a fully modern military, a goal that is in alignment with the national strength and will fulfil the future national defence need, state-run Global Times quoted Chinese analysts as saying.

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Seeking to wriggle out of the FATF's grey list, Pakistan has imposed tough financial sanctions on 88 banned terror groups and their leaders, including Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and Dawood Ibrahim, by ordering the seizure of all of their properties and freezing of bank accounts, a media report said.

US is concerned about India's taxation policy, IPR issues'

"US is concerned about India's taxation policy, IPR issues'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Modi is practical person... If he comes in, he will revive the economy and create jobs, says Sanjay Suri.

China may get hit by Pak-backed terror: VK Singh on Masood Azhar veto

China may get hit by Pak-backed terror: VK Singh on Masood Azhar veto

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

"The friendship between China and Pakistan appears to be very strong but the day is not far when China too gets affected by Pakistan-backed terrorism," Singh, who is in Gorakhpur to take part in a function at the Gorakhnath temple, told media persons on Monday night.

AAP widens crackdown on dissidents, suspends Punjab leader

AAP widens crackdown on dissidents, suspends Punjab leader

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

"Professor Manjit Singh is suspended from the party pending enquiry against his anti-party activities. He will no longer represent the party in any forum in the media and outside," a press note said.

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The 'terrible' surge of the coronavirus cases in India has severely impacted COVAX's vaccine supply in the second quarter of this year to the extent that there will be a shortfall of 190 million doses by the end of June, according to a joint statement by the WHO, UNICEF, GAVI and CEPI.

India to revisit Covishield dosage interval based on current data

India to revisit Covishield dosage interval based on current data

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The decision to increase the gap between two doses of Covishield from 4-6 weeks to 12-16 weeks was based on scientific decision and there was no dissenting voice among the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation members.

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'India is not so distant from years of high and entrenched inflationary expectations that it should start trying to play games with the economy the way the West's central bankers think they are entitled to,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Burden of proof against Masood Azhar not on India, FS tells China

Burden of proof against Masood Azhar not on India, FS tells China

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

India on Wednesday hit out at China for demanding "solid evidence" for getting Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar banned by the United Nations

Sonia Gandhi elected as Congress Parliamentary party leader

Sonia Gandhi elected as Congress Parliamentary party leader

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Sources said the Congress Parliamentary Party authorised Gandhi to pick the party's leader in Lok Sabha.

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

India on Friday said that it is disappointed that a technical hold has been put on its application to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, the mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack, in the United Nations Committee.