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Jagdish Tytler, Abhishek Verma forged Maken's letterhead: CBI

Jagdish Tytler, Abhishek Verma forged Maken's letterhead: CBI

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and jailed arms dealer Abhishek Verma have been chargesheeted by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly forging letterhead of then Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken in 2009.

Took up Antiguan citizenship to expand business: Choksi

Took up Antiguan citizenship to expand business: Choksi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Choksi, who was allegedly the partner-in-crime of his nephew Nirav Modi in the banking fraud, refused to say anything further on the issue, on the advice of his lawyers.

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

Khobragade moves US court; seeks case dismissal

Khobragade moves US court; seeks case dismissal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has moved a federal court here to dismiss the visa fraud case against her, saying there is lack of personal jurisdiction since she had been accorded full diplomatic immunity by the US Department of State.

This Indian woman's campaign led to the amendment of a US rule

This Indian woman's campaign led to the amendment of a US rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

An H4 visa is granted to the spouse/child of an H-1B worker.

UK PM visits Hindu temple, vows to partner with Modi

UK PM visits Hindu temple, vows to partner with Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

In an indirect reference to Labour's perceived anti-India stance over the issue of Kashmir, he noted: "There can be no place for racism or anti-India sentiment of any kind in this country."

Modi likely to address joint session of US Congress

Modi likely to address joint session of US Congress

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Two US lawmakers write to the House Speaker asking to extend an invitation

Indian envoy to NZ in trouble

Indian envoy to NZ in trouble

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

The high commissioner was recalled for refusing visas to some people of the Indian community there.

PM Modi to be invited to Pakistan for SAARC summit

PM Modi to be invited to Pakistan for SAARC summit

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The 2016 SAARC Summit was to be held in Islamabad. But after the terrorist attack on an Indian Army camp in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir on September 18 that year, India expressed its inability to participate in the summit

6 things a student must know before going to UK

6 things a student must know before going to UK

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Travelling to the UK to study for the first time? We take you through a quick orientation process on what you must know about your first foreign trip.

Jaishankar unveils 8 principles to repair 'profoundly disturbed' India-China ties

Jaishankar unveils 8 principles to repair 'profoundly disturbed' India-China ties

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

With regard to where relations between New Delhi and Beijing stand, the Union minister said that he does not have a definite answer to offer at "this moment".

Students, don't travel abroad without these documents

Students, don't travel abroad without these documents

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Do you have an international driver's license?

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Amidst a row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat on visa fraud charges, a top American lawmaker has asked Secretary of State John Kerry why no action was taken against dozens of Russian diplomats allegedly defrauding United States government's benefits programmes.

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

During the course of the hearing last month, it emerged that Modi had made death threats to witnesses and also attempted to destroy evidence such as mobile phones and a server holding "material critical to the fraud".

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Kartarpur marks first cross-border initiative for India-Pak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The construction of the Dera Baba Nanak-Kartarpur Sahib corridor across the India-Pakistan border has been likened to the fall of the Berlin Wall by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here's why the corridor is important.

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

Make sure Lalit Modi returns to face trial: Chidambaram tells govt

Make sure Lalit Modi returns to face trial: Chidambaram tells govt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Rejecting allegations of vendetta levelled against him and the United Progressive Alliance, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday demanded that the government should ensure that Lalit Modi returns to India to face the probe by the Enforcement Directorate on various charges, including money laundering.

'Indian consulate kept me from mother's funeral'

'Indian consulate kept me from mother's funeral'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Rediff-India Abroad reader Ashok K Dharmani, a resident of Detroit, could not attend his mother's funeral in India, thanks to the indifference of Indian visa rules and the high-handedness of some staffers at the Indian Consulate in Amsterdam. In a letter to Home Minister P Chidambaram, Dharmani talks about the anguish and harassment he suffered at the Amsterdam airport.

Centre issues notice against US LTTE sympathiser

Centre issues notice against US LTTE sympathiser

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The Home Ministry on Tuesday has issued a Look out Circular (LOC) against a USA-based Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam sympathiser Dr. Ellyn Shander, who was to have addressed a meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, at the India Islamic Culture Centre .Shander has a valid Indian visa, still the LOC was issued.

US had sought Indian inquiry into maid's allegations

US had sought Indian inquiry into maid's allegations

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Admitting to differences in interpretation of law, the United States on Friday said India had not acceded to demands for providing details of the inquiry into allegations made by diplomat Devyani Khobragade's domestic maid or make her available for discussing charges.

Pak tells Hindu, PTI journalists to pack up and leave

Pak tells Hindu, PTI journalists to pack up and leave

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The two Indian journalists posted to Pakistan have been virtually expelled by the Pakistan government without assigning any reasons.

IT sector sees highest-ever hires in AMJ quarter

IT sector sees highest-ever hires in AMJ quarter

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Industry experts are of the opinion that the spurt in recruitment happened as IT services firms went aggressive on hiring in anticipation of a strong demand environment.

Sebi gave clean chit to Choksi, claims Antigua

Sebi gave clean chit to Choksi, claims Antigua

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

However, the Indian capital markets regulator rejected the claim saying it neither received any such request, nor provided any such information to the concerned department in Antigua.

Will India manage to get Choksi extradited from Antigua?

Will India manage to get Choksi extradited from Antigua?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

India looking at bringing back Choksi under Antiguan law applicable to Commonwealth countries

The Indian soap opera that's taken Brazil by storm

The Indian soap opera that's taken Brazil by storm

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Passage to India brings India into the living rooms of Brazilian homes night after night.

India's tennis players 'excited' about Pakistan trip

India's tennis players 'excited' about Pakistan trip

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Indian tennis players are "excited and available" to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Davis Cup tie but want to be assured that all the security measures are in place before they reach Islamabad.

UK court denies bail to Dawood aide, Pak vouches for his 'good character'

UK court denies bail to Dawood aide, Pak vouches for his 'good character'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Moti has been described in UK court proceedings as a "senior member" and "top lieutenant" of D Company.

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The underworld don has written a letter to the Indian consulate speaking of a threat to his life in the Bali prison.

WANTED! Independent oversight of reform process

WANTED! Independent oversight of reform process

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Leading sponsors of football's world governing body have demanded independent oversight of FIFA's reform process in an open letter published on Tuesday ahead of a key meeting to finalise proposed reforms at the scandal-plagued organisation.

Indian-origin political scientist denied US entry

Indian-origin political scientist denied US entry

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

An Indian-origin political scientist from South Africa has been permanently denied entry to the United States apparently for his anti-America ideology. "I have criticised America in my commentaries and lectures but I have never propagated violence or terrorism. It is absurd to think that I am regarded as a terrorist."

Housing advice for US-bound students

Housing advice for US-bound students

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Many new students fail to realise the tremendous impact accommodation has on their academic and social success at the university.

Amazon apologises; removes 'tricolour doormats'

Amazon apologises; removes 'tricolour doormats'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Amazon says it remains steadfastly committed to India, as evident by CEO Jeff Bezos' announcement last year of the company's plans to invest $5 billion in the country.

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Ginni Rometty, who is on Donald Trump's advisory committee, discusses the importance of an open workforce, work visas, and why India is a microcosm of all of IBM.

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'It is no longer practical to expect parents to pay anywhere between $40,000 and $55,000 for the year or even half for the term if there is no clarity.'

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The second day of the placement season at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Madras on Tuesday saw e-commerce major Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd recruiting 19 students - the highest offer so far this season.

'Connecting the boys to a plot to kill the PM is utter nonsense'

'Connecting the boys to a plot to kill the PM is utter nonsense'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

'It is a concocted letter and we suspect the IB (Intelligence Bureau) to be behind this game.' 'All the investigation agencies should have quietly gone about finding more about this alleged plot to kill the prime minister.' 'Why are you leaking such a letter that reveals the plot to the press as well as to BJP spokespersons?'

RBI diktat on data storage upsets payments providers

RBI diktat on data storage upsets payments providers

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The RBI on April 6 directed all payments service providers to make sure "that the entire data relating to payment systems operated by them are stored in a system only in India."