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'US Remains Invested In Quad'

'US Remains Invested In Quad'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'Trump's aggressive stance towards China and preference for military posturing could shift the Quad's balance towards overt militarisation.'

Study In US: India Overtakes China

Study In US: India Overtakes China

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

331,602 Indians are studying in the US, making India the 'top sender' of international students to America for the first time in 15 years, as it overtook China for the academic year 2023-2024.

Waiting for...: US on India's probe into Pannun murder plot

Waiting for...: US on India's probe into Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The United States is waiting to see the results of the Indian investigations on the murder allegations.

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.

'Monumental mistake': Trudeau doubles down on India

'Monumental mistake': Trudeau doubles down on India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

"From the beginning, as of last summer, we've worked closely with our Five Eyes partners, particularly with the United States, where they have gone through a similar pattern of behaviour from India in regards to an attempted extrajudicial killing," Trudeau told reporters at a news conference in Ottawa.

US Department of Homeland Security Secretary resigns

US Department of Homeland Security Secretary resigns

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan will replace Nielsen as the acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary.

2 held in Bengal fire cracker unit blast; cops hunt for factory owner in Odisha

2 held in Bengal fire cracker unit blast; cops hunt for factory owner in Odisha

Rediff.com18 May 2023

A police team from Purba Medinipur district also visited neighbouring Odisha in search of the absconding factory owner.

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'A less tense US-China relationship would make Beijing less likely to provoke India -- including on the border -- in retaliation for its close defence ties with the US.'

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The unanswerable question, of course, is whether Djokovic is the GOAT. That's a complex issue over which fans will forever bicker, observes Kanika Datta.

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

Manmohan Singh's last rites to be performed with full State honours

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. He will be given a state funeral with full state honors at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday. Singh served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his role in India's economic reforms. Leaders from across the political spectrum paid their respects to the departed leader, highlighting his contributions to the nation.

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even its gold reserve was pledged.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Rescue officials confirmed casualties in the incident, claiming to have already recovered 5 bodies from the heap of debris where the cracker manufacturing unit once stood.

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'There is a difference between a politician and leader.' 'A politician will have his pound of flesh first and do everything else later.' 'A leader will sacrifice everything to help people.'

'Protest will continue till...': Healthcare services crippled in Bengal

'Protest will continue till...': Healthcare services crippled in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated its appeal to the doctors protesting over the rape and killing of the medic to resume work and directed that no coercive action would be taken against them.

'Not Easy To Write Off Biren Singh'

'Not Easy To Write Off Biren Singh'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'Today, both in the hills and valley there is radicalised militant activity which poses a direct national security threat.' 'This kind of militancy in Manipur is unprecedented, I have never seen such largescale militancy in my life.'

Danger to Sukhu government in Himachal is by no means over

Danger to Sukhu government in Himachal is by no means over

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The BJP in Himachal has its own problems. But it is not a party that sits around twiddling its thumbs.

Not just China, all PLI-led visas being fast-tracked: Piyush Goyal

Not just China, all PLI-led visas being fast-tracked: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The government is expediting visa-related issues to bring technicians to India from any country, not just China, as and when required, to ensure the smooth implementation of the flagship production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing. "If those under the PLI scheme need to get their equipment installed, we try to expedite the ability to get technicians into India from any country, whichever it may be," Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal told Business Standard in an interview.

Continue to expect accountability from India: US on Pannun case

Continue to expect accountability from India: US on Pannun case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

"We continue to raise our concerns directly with the Indian government at senior levels," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Sukhu owns up for HP defeat, crisis over, says DKS

Sukhu owns up for HP defeat, crisis over, says DKS

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Shivakumar also said that the central observers have spoken to Sukhu, party MLAs and state unit chief Pratibha Singh and all differences have been ironed out.

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

This was the second incident of desecration at a BAPS temple in less than a month in the US amidst the growing trend of temple vandalism as part of a systematic hate crime against the Hindu community in the country.

India, US sign key defence agreement

India, US sign key defence agreement

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The two countries also signed a 'Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers', which will facilitate the posting of one military officer from each country with the military of the other.

I-T raids against Azam Khan, aides enter Day 3, Rs 800 tax evasion suspected

I-T raids against Azam Khan, aides enter Day 3, Rs 800 tax evasion suspected

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Income tax sleuths who reached Khan's residence on Jail Road in Rampur in Uttar Pradesh at 7 am on Wednesday completed their search Friday evening.

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's 1991 budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Gita Gopinath said on Friday.

Despite import cuts, govt seeks smooth supply of laptops

Despite import cuts, govt seeks smooth supply of laptops

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

As the Union government explores ways to restrict import of laptops and other electronic devices starting with a 5 per cent reduction from the current level, it is working to ensure that there's no supply disruption in India even if an import cap is introduced, it is learnt. The caveat assumes significance in the context of the government's announcement of its plan in August 2023 to issue licences for import of select IT hardware products to reduce the country's dependence on China.

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch no earlier than September 24, on the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com1 May 2024

India on Tuesday strongly rejected the claims, saying that the report made "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" imputations on a serious matter and that an investigation into the case was underway.

'Omar Abdullah Has Become BJP Mouthpiece'

'Omar Abdullah Has Become BJP Mouthpiece'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'Omar Abdullah presented Delhi as a villain in front of the people of Jammu Kashmir before elections and now is shaking hands with them.'

Countering Chinese Propaganda Act introduced in US Congress

Countering Chinese Propaganda Act introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A legislation has been introduced in the United States Congress for countering the Chinese propaganda by creating a new sanctions authority against state-backed disinformation networks.

Make sure justice is done: US to India on Pannun murder plot

Make sure justice is done: US to India on Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'We are at the moment working with India to encourage India to hold accountable, those responsible for this terrible crime'

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The implementation of this toll collection system, which will eventually eradicate toll booths, necessitates the fitting of an on-board unit (OBU) in every vehicle that can track a vehicle's location in real time.

Karnataka: BJP wins Jayanagar in recounting with 16 votes

Karnataka: BJP wins Jayanagar in recounting with 16 votes

Rediff.com14 May 2023

'The result was announced by the officials at the Counting Centre at S S M R V College in Jayanagar late tonight,' a state Information Department official said in a statement.

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Warning! Trump 2.0 Will Be Very Different

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Trump has no more elections to fight and his soaring ambition, which is no secret, will be to carve out a presidential legacy that outshines by far all his mediocre predecessors.' 'Trump's turnaround on the H-1B visa debate shows that he can take tough decisions and there are no holy cows in his domain,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Eknath Shinde, a former auto-rickshaw driver, has emerged as a key leader in Maharashtra, culminating in his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister. His journey from a Shiv Sena rebel to a dominant figure in the state's politics is a testament to his resilience and political acumen. He gained popularity for his pro-people stance and his contributions to infrastructure projects and social welfare schemes, solidifying his position as a powerful player in the Mahayuti alliance.

Child rights body accuses Badlapur school of covering up sexual assault

Child rights body accuses Badlapur school of covering up sexual assault

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The Badlapur school, where two young girls were allegedly sexually abused, preferred to cover up the crime instead of helping their parents file a police complaint, said Susieben Shah, chairperson of Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, on Wednesday.

Kudankulam atomic plant's Unit 5 construction begins

Kudankulam atomic plant's Unit 5 construction begins

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

On June 1 2017, the credit protocol to the Intergovernmental Agreement of December 5 2008 and the GFA for Kudankulam NPP Units 5, 6 were signed.