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Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

From linking innovation with supply of inputs to providing contract farming, the private sector can help agriculture move to the next stage of development.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Tamil Nadu all set to build India's first defence corridor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

In less than two months since the announcement in March, the state has mobilised an armada of small and medium enterprises keen on making components for large equipment manufacturers.

When retirement beckons

When retirement beckons

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Retirement blues can sometimes result in actions that are dysfunctional, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

How Tata Motors plans to save Rs 1,900 crore in FY19

How Tata Motors plans to save Rs 1,900 crore in FY19

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The country's top automaker in terms of revenue plans to launch a total of 50 products in the CV segment during 2018-19.

Opposition leaders vow to join hands to defeat BJP

Opposition leaders vow to join hands to defeat BJP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Top opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday agreed to work together to prepare a common minimum programme.

Inflation up at 5.89%

Inflation up at 5.89%

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Inflation rose for the fifth consecutive week to 5.89 per cent during the week ended June 12, mainly due to rise in prices of fruits and vegetables, tea, eggs, minerals and manufactured products.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

Truckers' strike continues

Truckers' strike continues

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

The country-wide indefinite strike by truckers, protesting hike in fuel prices and higher levies, entered the sixth day on Saturday amidst fears of crippling production at industrial units even as prices of essential commodities rose alarmingly.

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Under its Turnaround 2.0 programme, Tata Motors will work to improve its sales capabilities -- "as the product itself is not enough" -- use experiential marketing to excite the market and cut costs to make its offerings more competitive.

California dreaming

California dreaming

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Silicon Valley is at the heart of the transformation of the global economy -- which has both winners and losers, writes Ajit Balakrishnan.

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

North Korea agrees to shut missile site, says Moon

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Kim said that his meeting with Moon would serve as a "historic chance" for the Korean people, who want to see the strengthening of inter-Korean relations.

Free public discourse from violence: Prez Mukherjee in last address to nation

Free public discourse from violence: Prez Mukherjee in last address to nation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

In his final address, the president said that the soul of India resided in "pluralism and tolerance.

310 BIZARRE slogans only North Korea can pen

310 BIZARRE slogans only North Korea can pen

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

North Korea has reportedly published a list of 310 bizarre patriotic slogans to kick-start celebrations ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding and the liberation of the Korean peninsula from Japanese rule

Winter Olympics PIX: South Korea brings curtain down on 'Peace Games'

Winter Olympics PIX: South Korea brings curtain down on 'Peace Games'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Spectacular IMAGES from the closing ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang, South Korea

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Will KCR be kingmaker in 2019?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'KCR's plan for the future is three-pronged. He wants to see a non-Congress, non-BJP government at the Centre in 2019 so that he can become the Union minister for home or defence,' says R Rajagopalan.

Bihar realignment? BJP's ally moots 'kheer' recipe to reach out to RJD

Bihar realignment? BJP's ally moots 'kheer' recipe to reach out to RJD

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Kushwaha said a delicious "kheer" can be prepared with milk from the Yadavs and rice from the Kushwahas.

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The MEPs said they stand by India in its fight against terrorism.

Vajpayee: Mending fences, making friends

Vajpayee: Mending fences, making friends

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Despite the subsequent events at Kargil and the October 12, 1999 military coup in Pakistan, the Lahore initiative firmly established Vajpayee's credentials as a crusader of peace,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.

India crash out of hockey World Cup after losing to Netherlands

India crash out of hockey World Cup after losing to Netherlands

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

A well-oiled Indian unit had raised the hopes of making the semi-finals for the first time since 1975 but the Dutch side broke a million hearts by coming from behind to knock out the hosts 2-1 in the last-eight clash.

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

South Korea proposed that athletes from the two Koreas march together at the Games' opening ceremony and other joint activities between the two nations during the Winter Olympics.

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Bogged down by social distancing? Lethargy is no excuse. Get up, turn to the Internet and exercise those muscles.

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Several people succumbed to their injuries sustained in the blasts, taking the death toll to 359.

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

Modi govt's efforts led to decline in inflation: BJP

Modi govt's efforts led to decline in inflation: BJP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The party said its government has taken a number of initiatives since its formation including tough action against hoarders and limiting export prices of essential commodities like onion, rice and wheat.

From inside the Kremlin: Modi, Putin hold talks

From inside the Kremlin: Modi, Putin hold talks

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Modi, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a two-day visit, held talks with Putin during a restricted meeting in Kremlin to begin the 16th India-Russia Summit.

Avoid unnecessary statements on Ayodhya: PM asks ministers

Avoid unnecessary statements on Ayodhya: PM asks ministers

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The prime minister made these remarks at a meeting of the council of ministers, while asserting the need to maintain an atmosphere of amity and harmony in the country.

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As Kerala gets into the festive mood, police are maintaining tight vigil with the army receiving information that there may be a terror attack in southern parts of the country.

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

India, Germany to intensify cooperation in combating terror: PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The prime minister said that India has invited Germany to take advantage of opportunities in defence production in the defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Modi-Putin-Jaya unveil Kudankulam N-plant

Modi-Putin-Jaya unveil Kudankulam N-plant

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Modi said Kudankulum 1, an Indo-Russian project, was an important addition to the continuing efforts to scale up production of clean energy in India.

ED attaches Rs 637 cr of assets of Nirav Modi, family in 5 countries

ED attaches Rs 637 cr of assets of Nirav Modi, family in 5 countries

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The assets have been attached as part of five separate orders issued by the central probe agency under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, it said.

PM poses with Merkel at Brandenburg Gate before leaving Berlin

PM poses with Merkel at Brandenburg Gate before leaving Berlin

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Gate has now come to represent German unity and freedom since the end of the Cold War and divided country.

Why the lockdown should not be extended

Why the lockdown should not be extended

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Is it sustainable?' 'Or is it like an overdose of a medicine that saves your life in the short run but kills you through long-lasting side-effects?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

It is likely the government will divide the country into different zones during the proposed extended period of lockdown and might permit a few services to function in safe zones.

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'When you come through the hassles and struggles of business life, your mind is wired differently.' 'You are more connected to reality,' Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral tells Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan