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Hail the invisible hand of the State

Hail the invisible hand of the State

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Neither pharma nor IT would have become the stars of the economy without the active but largely invisible hand of the Indian State, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments.

Haryana results manipulated, can't accept: Cong

Haryana results manipulated, can't accept: Cong

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Congress on Tuesday said it cannot accept the Haryana assembly polls verdict as there were 'serious issues' about the integrity of the counting process and functioning of the EVMs in some districts, and asserted that it would take up the matter with the Election Commission.

Setback for India: US won't declare Pakistan a 'terrorist state'

Setback for India: US won't declare Pakistan a 'terrorist state'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The US also called for a "meaningful dialogue" between India and Pakistan to address differences including the Kashmir issue and to bring down the recent tensions.

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his country's stance against an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his meetings with key Middle Eastern leaders on Saturday, CNN reported.

Returning migrants: Boon or bane for states?

Returning migrants: Boon or bane for states?

Rediff.com29 May 2020

For states like West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, where migration is high, the return of workers could be as much an opportunity as a liability. All states have launched portals to register migrant workers; additional fields like nature of employment and remuneration in the past 2-3 years are being added to help in skill mapping.

Lanka believes LTTE remnants continue raising funds: US

Lanka believes LTTE remnants continue raising funds: US

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The Sri Lankan government, which militarily defeated the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in May 2009, believes that the outfit's sympathisers and remnants continue to indulge in fund-raising activities in many countries, according to a United States State Department report on terrorism.

In US, Jaishankar replies to questions on Russian oil import

In US, Jaishankar replies to questions on Russian oil import

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

India's total purchase of oil from Russia in a month is probably less than what Europe does in an afternoon, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.

Can't allow China to dominate: US lawmaker on India cyberattack report

Can't allow China to dominate: US lawmaker on India cyberattack report

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The United States State Department said it is aware of these reports.

Religious freedom in India under threat, says US report in yearend update

Religious freedom in India under threat, says US report in yearend update

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Religious freedom and related human rights in India are under ongoing threat, the US Commission for International Religious Freedom alleged on Tuesday in an unusual year-end update of the status of its assessment of religious freedom in the country.

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The US President said that justice has been delivered.

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

According to a 2019 Congressional Research Service report of August 2019, a longstanding goal of US policy in South Asia has been to prevent the India-Pakistan conflict from escalating to interstate war.

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Delhi, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra on Monday confirmed bird flu cases, adding to the list of seven states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh -- which had already reported avian deaths due to the disease.

Liquor Flows In Dry Bihar During Polls

Liquor Flows In Dry Bihar During Polls

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Four times more liquor has been seized in the 2024 election than during the 2019 polls.

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on July 30 on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with Indian leaders on a range of key bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest besides co-chairing the fifth India-US Strategic Dialogue.

COVID-19: 'Dummy vaccination' begins in 4 states

COVID-19: 'Dummy vaccination' begins in 4 states

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

As the country eagerly awaits an expected coronavirus vaccination drive in January, at least 125 intended beneficiaries each in four states who had registered on the Co-WIN App were on Monday sent SMSes informing them about the time and place of their 'COVID-19 vaccination' under a mock-drill to administer the shots at designated centres.

Windies aim for T20 redemption under Sammy

Windies aim for T20 redemption under Sammy

Rediff.com30 May 2024

West Indies head into T20 World Cup on home soil with renewed hope

Jordan executes jihadists after Islamic State kills hostage

Jordan executes jihadists after Islamic State kills hostage

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Protesters outside the Jordanian pilot's home said they will seek revenge.

US is there for India, we are ready and able: Biden admn

US is there for India, we are ready and able: Biden admn

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Price said India's relationship with Russia developed over several decades.

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, told Press TV that the Nevatim air base, the Netzarim military facility and the Tel Nof intelligence unit, were hit in the Tuesday night attack dubbed 'Operation True Promise II'.

Buttler, Salt power England to big win over Pakistan

Buttler, Salt power England to big win over Pakistan

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Phil Salt (45) and Buttler (39) broke the back of the chase, smashing 78 from the first six overs, both caught off the bowling of the impressive Haris Rauf (3-38).

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'

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.

25 killed, several missing as stone quarry collapses in Mizoram

25 killed, several missing as stone quarry collapses in Mizoram

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Aizawl has been cut off from the rest of the country due to a landslide on National Highway 6 at Hunthar.

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Aryan Anand had submitted fake and falsified documents to secure admission into Lehigh University, a private research university in Pennsylvania for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

India in the past rejected similar reports.

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger, then US president Richard M Nixon's national security adviser, feigned illness on a visit to Pakistan in July 1971 and made a secret trip to Peking, as Beijing was then called, to begin the process of a rapprochement between America and China. It was a debt that Chinese leaders have never forgotten.

Trump wrote a 'very generous' letter before departing WH: Biden

Trump wrote a 'very generous' letter before departing WH: Biden

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

I will not talk about it until I talk to him. But it was generous, Biden told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House

Medic murder: Delhi health services hit as doctors' strike enters Day 7

Medic murder: Delhi health services hit as doctors' strike enters Day 7

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Both private and government hospitals have joined the protest, fighting for justice for the victim and demanding a security act for doctors.

US eases travel advisory for India

US eases travel advisory for India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The new travel advisory came in the wake of the significant improvement in Covid situation in India.

Dombivli chemical factory blast toll rises to 8; more than 60 injured

Dombivli chemical factory blast toll rises to 8; more than 60 injured

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A major fire broke out inside the industrial area of Dombivli in Thane after a boiler exploded at the plant of a chemical company.

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