News for 'blacklisting'

SpiceJet's licence to carry dangerous goods temporarily suspended

SpiceJet's licence to carry dangerous goods temporarily suspended

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Aviation regulator DGCA has temporarily suspended SpiceJet's licence for the transportation of 'dangerous goods' for alleged violations, according to sources. The suspension is for 30 days, and during this period, SpiceJet will not be allowed to carry dangerous goods, including lithium-ion batteries, on its domestic as well as international flights, the sources told PTI on Friday. When contacted, a SpiceJet spokesperson did not directly mention the suspension.

US blacklists Pakistan-based terrorist leader Bahawal Khan

US blacklists Pakistan-based terrorist leader Bahawal Khan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The United States has slapped sanctions on Pakistan-based terrorist leader Bahawal Khan for being involved in terrorist attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Prominent former Tibetan political prisoner Jigme Gyatso dies at 56

Prominent former Tibetan political prisoner Jigme Gyatso dies at 56

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Gyatso had been unrecoverably ill since his release in October 2016 after serving five years in prison on a conviction for "inciting separatism."

After US ban Israel distances itself from Pegasus-maker NSO

After US ban Israel distances itself from Pegasus-maker NSO

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

"NSO is a private company, it is not a governmental project and therefore even if it is designated, it has nothing to do with the policies of the Israeli government," Israel's Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, said at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman at the Prime Minister's Office on Saturday evening.

US blacklists India for using child labour

US blacklists India for using child labour

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Such an inclusion is not only going to tarnish the image of Indian apparel exporters but can also harm the flow of orders from the US.

Russia tops WADA's 2014 doping blacklist, India among top 10

Russia tops WADA's 2014 doping blacklist, India among top 10

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Russia was the leading doping offender in global sport during 2014, followed by Italy and India, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Wednesday.

Cryptocurrency heists just got harder, thanks to tech

Cryptocurrency heists just got harder, thanks to tech

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Earlier last month, for the first time ever, an anonymous hacker was served with a restraining order as a non-fungible token (NFT), reports Shivani Shinde.

Beware of Chinese Bearing Gifts

Beware of Chinese Bearing Gifts

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday met Sri Lanka's top leadership and discussed a host of issues, including the debt crisis faced by the island nation, investments, promoting tourism and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as the two countries marked the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

SAARC meet cancelled as Pak wanted Taliban to represent Afghanistan

SAARC meet cancelled as Pak wanted Taliban to represent Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

India, along with some other members, objected to the proposal and due to lack of consensus or concurrence, the meet has been cancelled.

MOD blacklists foreign arms vendors without citing charges

MOD blacklists foreign arms vendors without citing charges

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

To date none of the companies that Defence Minister A K Antony publicly named have been told the charges against them, nor has any CBI charge sheet been filed. Ajai Shukla reports

How Women find a DATE online

How Women find a DATE online

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Women hardly make the first move in India.

Pakistan unlikely to exit FATF's grey list: Report

Pakistan unlikely to exit FATF's grey list: Report

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The Paris-based global watchdog for curbing terror financing and money laundering will hold its virtual plenary session from October 21 to 23. It will review Pakistan's progress on the 27-point action plan.

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

India was the sole abstention while all other 14 members of the Council voted in favour of the resolution that decided that processing or payment of funds, other financial assets, economic resources, and provision of goods and services necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance are permitted and are not a violation of the asset freezes imposed by the Council or its Sanctions Committee.

Kolkata flyover collapse: IVRCL's new orders might be hit

Kolkata flyover collapse: IVRCL's new orders might be hit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

In 2009, the company was blacklisted by the then Andhra Pradesh government after two labourers were killed when a trench dug for sewage pipe caved in

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

If Pakistan continues with the 'Grey List' or put in 'Dark Grey' list, it would be very difficult for the country to get financial aid from the IMF, the World Bank and the European Union, making its financial condition more precarious.

5 students on picnic among 9 killed in Kerala bus crash

5 students on picnic among 9 killed in Kerala bus crash

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Nine people, including five students, were killed after a private tourist bus hit a state-run KSRTC bus from behind at Vadakkenchery in Palakkad district, Kerala Road Transport Minister Antony Raju said on Thursday.

IIT Bombay bans 9 startups for revoking, delaying placement offers

IIT Bombay bans 9 startups for revoking, delaying placement offers

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Online pharmacy player Portea, which has reportedly raised $46.5 million in two rounds, has been blacklisted for one year for revoking an offer.

Need post-9/11 US approach to root out terrorism: CDS Gen Rawat

Need post-9/11 US approach to root out terrorism: CDS Gen Rawat

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

In a clear reference to Pakistan, he also sought diplomatic isolation and blacklisting by anti-terror watchdog FATF of countries sponsoring terrorism, asserting that there is a need to take the bull by its horns and strike at the root cause of terror.

Indian delegation meets Taliban team in Moscow

Indian delegation meets Taliban team in Moscow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The Indian side expressed readiness to provide extensive humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, Mujahid was quoted as saying by Afghanistan's Tolo News.

Agusta row: Swamy, Congress give notice for Privilege Motion in RS

Agusta row: Swamy, Congress give notice for Privilege Motion in RS

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Swamy gave notice in the Rajya Sabha for moving Breach of Privilege Motion against Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad over his remarks related to the AgustaWestland issue.

Chopper deal: Parrikar to place facts in Parliament on May 4

Chopper deal: Parrikar to place facts in Parliament on May 4

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Parrikar had recently challenged the Congress to show the order by the UPA government confirming the blacklisting.

Big win for India, UN designates Masood Azhar as global terrorist

Big win for India, UN designates Masood Azhar as global terrorist

Rediff.com1 May 2019

A UNSC designation will subject Azhar to an assets freeze, travel ban and an arms embargo.

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Terror groups JeM, LeT targeting India still operate from Pak: US

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in the 2020 Country Reports on Terrorism issued on Thursday, said that regionally, terrorist groups continued to operate from Pakistan.

Afghan PM assures 'full protection' of returning ex-officials

Afghan PM assures 'full protection' of returning ex-officials

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

"We appeal to the officials of past governments to return to their country as we will give them full protection of their lives. We are faced with the huge task of rebuilding and reconstruction of war-ravaged Afghanistan," he said.

Pak to remain in FATF's 'Grey List' till Feb 2020: Reports

Pak to remain in FATF's 'Grey List' till Feb 2020: Reports

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The anti-terror watchdog has decided to give respite of four months to Pakistan to help her implement remaining recommendations of the task force.

TMC stands for temple, mosque, church: Mamata in Goa

TMC stands for temple, mosque, church: Mamata in Goa

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Didi said her party doesn't divide people on religious lines even if they are Hindus, Muslims or Christians.

Pak fails to fulfil 6 mandates of FATF; to remain in 'Grey list'

Pak fails to fulfil 6 mandates of FATF; to remain in 'Grey list'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mandates which Pakistan has failed include action against all United Nations-designated terrorists like Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Azhar, Lashker-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed and the outfit's operational commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

#MeToo: 'What happened to innocent until proven guilty?'

#MeToo: 'What happened to innocent until proven guilty?'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'They have no problem working with Sanjay Dutt who has been convicted.' 'But they want to blacklist people whose guilt is yet to be proven, just to look like heroes of the #MeToo movement.'

Pak will remain on its terror 'grey list': FATF

Pak will remain on its terror 'grey list': FATF

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Pakistan will remain on the 'grey list' of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) until it further demonstrates that action is being taken against Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed and Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Masood Azhar who are listed as global terrorists by the United Nations, the global anti-money laundering and terror financing watchdog said on Thursday.

Ghani: Fled Kabul to save 6 million people

Ghani: Fled Kabul to save 6 million people

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled to the United Arab Emirates before the Taliban seized power last month, on Wednesday apologised to the people for leaving the country abruptly, saying he believed it was the 'only way to keep the guns silent and save Kabul and her six million people'.

Centre to cancel all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica

Centre to cancel all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The government has already withdrawn the RFP for heavy weight torpedoes for Socrpene submarines which was won by WASS, a Finmeccanica subsidiary, during the United Progressive Alliance regime. The government is now working out the alternatives.

The case of India's depleting battletank ammo

The case of India's depleting battletank ammo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Facing a critical shortage of ammunition for Army's fleet of T-90 and T-72 tanks after the blacklisting of an Israeli firm, the defence ministry is now looking to procure these shells from Russia.

Will 'immediately' enforce sanctions imposed on Azhar: Pak

Will 'immediately' enforce sanctions imposed on Azhar: Pak

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Pak rejected the world body's move as a "victory for India and validation of its stance" as projected by the Indian media.

Centre orders Bangladeshi actor to leave India for TMC campaign

Centre orders Bangladeshi actor to leave India for TMC campaign

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The Centre on Tuesday issued a 'Leave India' notice and cancelled the business visa given to the actor.

Fans have been warned against World Cup violence

Fans have been warned against World Cup violence

Rediff.com30 May 2018

England supporters at the 2016 European Championship said he and other fans had been warned by police

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

IITs turn to core sector firms for placements after start-up fiasco

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

To further ensure employability of students, IITs are encouraging students to positively accept more number of pre-placement offers and not wait till final placement season

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Mark Scialla had interviewed several people on December 28 and 29 on alleged health issues faced by them due to the now closed Sterlite copper plant. Rambha said the visa clearly stated that the American national should not embark on any work except tourist activities.

Pak lifts ban on 65,000 people from travelling abroad

Pak lifts ban on 65,000 people from travelling abroad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Pakistan will allow 65,000 nationals to go on foreign trips after removing their names from lists that bars them from leaving the country.

Pak violated ceasefire 3,800 times along LoC this yr: MEA

Pak violated ceasefire 3,800 times along LoC this yr: MEA

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Pakistani forces have continued to engage in unprovoked ceasefire violations, often from civilian areas, to support infiltration of terrorists across the LoC.