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Govt approves border snoop plan; 2000 SSB personnel to be shifted to IB

Govt approves border snoop plan; 2000 SSB personnel to be shifted to IB

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A total of 2,765 posts of the civilian cadre of the Sashastra Seema Bal will be shifted to the IB command over the next year. Of these posts, 2,039 are operational.

Algo trading will soon be under Sebi scanner

Algo trading will soon be under Sebi scanner

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Market regulator is trying to build a large team of software experts for efficient monitoring and surveillance

DoT to bar 3G spectrum holders from sharing airwaves

DoT to bar 3G spectrum holders from sharing airwaves

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The Department of Telecom may bar operators holding 3G airwaves from sharing the high-speed spectrum.

US Presidential candidate is a 15-Year-old farm boy!

US Presidential candidate is a 15-Year-old farm boy!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Deez Nuts, the independent candidate from Iowa, filed to run for the President of the United States with the Federal Election Commission last month.

Govt asked to appoint prosecutors under POCSO Act in 3 months

Govt asked to appoint prosecutors under POCSO Act in 3 months

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Manmohan also expressed its dissatisfaction with the affidavit filed by the Delhi government regarding what it has done so far on appointment of special prosecutors.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Why the Gorkha community is furious with Flipkart

Why the Gorkha community is furious with Flipkart

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The community has taken offence to being wrongly stereotyped as watchmen in the ad which also plays on an exaggerated Hindi accent to seem funny

Softbank investors seek Nikesh Arora's removal over 'poor' decisions

Softbank investors seek Nikesh Arora's removal over 'poor' decisions

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

A group of investors of Japanese mobile giant SoftBank has sought probe and possible sacking of its India-born COO Nikesh Arora over potential conflicts of interest tied to his role as an adviser to a private equity firm.

Meet China's military elite

Meet China's military elite

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'The military officers at China's National People's Congress reflect Xi Jinping's preference for elevating politically reliable, younger, officers with good professional qualifications,' says former RAW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The ban restricts entry of people from Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Venezuela.

Over 1 lakh visas revoked since travel ban imposed in US

Over 1 lakh visas revoked since travel ban imposed in US

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Vice President Mike Pence defended ban, saying that 'any fair-minded person' would understand the directive's intent.

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

From devising a seat-sharing formula for the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar for the 2019 Lok Sabha election to wooing young voters, the former poll strategist has ensured his position as number 2 within the party.

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, a Democratic appointee, was accused of 'betraying' America after she directed Justice Department attorneys not to defend Trump's so-called 'Muslim ban' on Monday. She said she was not convinced the order was lawful.

EPFO to invest more in govt bonds amid corporate loan defaults

EPFO to invest more in govt bonds amid corporate loan defaults

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Retirement fund body EPFO will cut exposure in corporate bonds and park more funds in the secure government securities.

The colour of inclusion

The colour of inclusion

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Inclusion has never been a straight road and stories from ancient cultures show it has always been a struggle to accord equal status to all genders and species, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

How Chennai identified the dog-thrower

How Chennai identified the dog-thrower

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The video was reportedly shot two weeks ago. How it got leaked is still a mystery. The police has requested the parents of the two students to ask them to surrender.

Why Ashwin is better than Muralitharan

Why Ashwin is better than Muralitharan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The 62-year-old claims what makes Ravichandran Ashwin more valuable to India is his ability to contribute with the bat and score runs consistently down the order.

Russian bobsledder admits anti-doping violation; athletes fear

Russian bobsledder admits anti-doping violation; athletes fear

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

A despondent mood swept through Russian athletes at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Saturday, their hopes of being able to fly the Russian flag at the closing ceremony deflated by a second positive doping test.

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'This bill is to relieve the government of accountability and to cover up its corruption.'

Report vindicates my stand: Chidambaram on Ishrat case

Report vindicates my stand: Chidambaram on Ishrat case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

"The news report published in the Indian Express (external link) today comprehensively exposes the fake controversy created by the NDA government on the two affidavits filed by the Central government in the Ishrat Jahan case," Chidambaram said in statement.

'We'll remonetise what Modi demonetised'

'We'll remonetise what Modi demonetised'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the Nyay plan is a game changer and that the scheme is "fiscally perfectly doable" and will not be implemented rashly.

Dad wanted me to quit when Chappell didn't pick me: Ganguly

Dad wanted me to quit when Chappell didn't pick me: Ganguly

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Sourav Ganguly says when he was kept out of the Indian team by coach Greg Chappell and he was desperately fighting his way back, his father was unable to bear his struggle and wanted him to retire.

Obama signs defence bill; boosts security co-op with India

Obama signs defence bill; boosts security co-op with India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

United States President Barack Obama has signed into law the $618 billion defence budget for 2017, which enhances security cooperation with India and conditions nearly half of the funding to Pakistan on a certification that it is taking demonstrable steps against the Haqqani Network.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

US House of Representatives votes to arm Syrian rebels

US House of Representatives votes to arm Syrian rebels

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In a major development, US House of Representatives has voted to train and arm Syrian rebels so that they can take on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, a designated foreign terrorist organisation.

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

These are FM radio, uplinking news & current affairs, print media (news & current affairs), commodity exchanges, stock exchanges along with depositories and clearing corporation, power exchanges, petroleum & natural gas refining, insurance, defence production and private security agencies.

Nikki Haley likely to be Secretary of State in Trump's cabinet

Nikki Haley likely to be Secretary of State in Trump's cabinet

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Trump's transition team spokesman Sean Spicer listed Haley as one of the candidates.

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

It's the age of the DIY travellers.

Blatter backs German proposal for FIFA integrity checks

Blatter backs German proposal for FIFA integrity checks

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter endorsed a German proposal for stronger integrity checks to vet top soccer officials as the sport's global governing body grapples with the fallout of a massive corruption scandal.

Tiger & Co... the fuss about Ryder Cup's opening tee

Tiger & Co... the fuss about Ryder Cup's opening tee

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Nearly every player who has lifted a club at the Ryder Cup has described that moment standing on the first tee as one of the most nervous of their professional lives.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

From drinks with worms to a snake stuck in a woman's ear, here's the weirdest, funniest stories from the world around.

Appointment of 8 public bank CMDs by Nov-end

Appointment of 8 public bank CMDs by Nov-end

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

After scrapping the selection of six UPA-appointed bank chiefs, the government has now decided to make significant changes to the selection process.

Jallikattu WILL happen! Centre clears ordinance allowing it

Jallikattu WILL happen! Centre clears ordinance allowing it

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Decks were cleared on Friday night for an ordinance on Jallikattu after Tamil Nadu and the Centre worked feverishly even as the state stood on the edge and protesters on Marina beach and elsewhere refused to relent until the sport is held.

Parliamentary panel finalises GST report

Parliamentary panel finalises GST report

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The GST Bill, introduced in Parliament in 2010, is being vetted by the Standing Committee on Finance. Now, the states and the Centre would together finalise the draft and bring it back to Parliament.

DTC bill to be introduced in monsoon session: FM

DTC bill to be introduced in monsoon session: FM

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The Direct Taxes Code bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in 2010 and Standing Committee on Finance has given a report after its scrutiny.

Trump slashes refugee intake to 45,000

Trump slashes refugee intake to 45,000

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Since 1975, the United States has welcomed more than 3 million refugees from all over the world.

Job losses: Are you in the firing line?

Job losses: Are you in the firing line?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Prospects are grim for many, as humans and organisations aren't keeping up with the pace of technology. Shyamal Majumdar ponders the future of employment.

Bankers court Lodha for Rs 2,500-crore IPO

Bankers court Lodha for Rs 2,500-crore IPO

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The revival in Mumbai's property market could help the group.

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Theoretically, Modi, who understood corporate finance, committed no crime by raising debt to fund a growing business. In fact, he did a tidy job of it, but his operation started to see the ground underneath it give way in January 2018. A fascinating excerpt from Pavan C Lall's Flawed: The Rise And Fall Of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi.

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

10 achievers who made the cut in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.