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'I am the most raided person in India'

'I am the most raided person in India'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'If there is anyone who is a victim of vendetta politics, it is me.'

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Cyber-attacks: What Modi must know!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'What we are actually missing in India is a platform wherein the government engages with cybersecurity experts, gets them employed and then utilises their capability to deter such attacks.'

Australia's green groups keep heat on Adani after mine approval

Australia's green groups keep heat on Adani after mine approval

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Environmental campaigners say they hope two outstanding court cases can still stop India's Adani Enterprises Ltd from developing a A$10 billion ($7.6 billion) coal project.

Bloomsbury withdraws book on Delhi riots after backlash

Bloomsbury withdraws book on Delhi riots after backlash

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The publishing house faced massive backlash online on Friday after an advertisement of the book launch on Saturday with Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra as a guest of honour did the rounds on social media.

Indian American named new White House LGBT liaison

Indian American named new White House LGBT liaison

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Indian American Aditi Hardikar has been appointed to a key White House position to liaison with LGBT as well as the Asian American and Pacific Islanders communities.

To regain winning ways Modi may bring major changes in govt

To regain winning ways Modi may bring major changes in govt

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Modi may bet on old faces and new to boost reforms

Trump expects '100%' of IS caliphate defeated in week

Trump expects '100%' of IS caliphate defeated in week

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

He said the new approach developed by his administration, empowered US commanders in the field, enabled partners on the ground, and directly confronted ISIS's "wicked" ideology.

I have a degree from Yale University: Smriti Irani

I have a degree from Yale University: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

The controversy over Human Resources and Development Minister Smriti Irani's educational qualifications has taken a new turn with her assertion that she also has a degree from the prestigious Yale University in the United States

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Videos this week

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

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Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Rediff.com4 May 2020

What makes Dhankar so outspoken? Could it because as governor he will be in the driver's seat if the Trinamool Congress performs below par in the elections next year? Shikha Shalini reports.

How Datsun plans to break into the big league

How Datsun plans to break into the big league

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Manufacturer Nissan plans to get aggressive with brand communication and increase the number of customer touchpoints through showrooms, experience zones and other initiatives.

Bandhan Bank plans to boost rural transport, start-ups

Bandhan Bank plans to boost rural transport, start-ups

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The microfinance vertical of the bank will provide loans of Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,00,000.

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The allegations were in a two-page synopsis appended to a report presented by US intelligence officials to Trump and US President Barack Obama on Russian interference in the 2016 election, CNN said, citing multiple US officials with direct knowledge of the briefings.

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Sidhu mocked Modi like no one else

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'His past as a cricketer makes it difficult for the BJP to question his nationalism.' 'He gets away by ridiculing Modi while something similar from most Congress leaders does not resonate as much.'

'Spurs' top-four finish a massive achievement'

'Spurs' top-four finish a massive achievement'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Tottenham Hotspur's success in claiming a top-four Premier League finish on Wednesday to guarantee Champions League football next season has been a "massive achievement", manager Mauricio Pochettino said.

After Ozil's remarks, would Arsenal suffer?

After Ozil's remarks, would Arsenal suffer?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Ozil called minority Uighur Muslims 'warriors who resist persecution', has not gone down well with China. China is EPL's most lucrative overseas market. Could Arsenal suffer fallout?

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

No one was injured in the incident that came even as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a poll rally in Delhi's northwest Rohini area alleged that those who support terrorists in Kashmir are staging protest at Shaheen Bagh.

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Despite the Congress having nearly four times as many members in the Rajya Sabha as the TMC (48 to 13), Derek O'Brien has been informally leading the coordination of Opposition parties, rallying other parties to demand a discussion on electoral reforms and to protest the government's disinvestment plans, report Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan.

Surgical strike on poverty: Rahul on minimum income

Surgical strike on poverty: Rahul on minimum income

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Addressing a rally in Suratgarh town of Ganganagar district, a day after declaring his party would roll out the scheme if voted to power, Gandhi alleged that Prime Minster Narendra Modi gave money to the rich and top industrialists of the country, but the Congress would serve the poor.

Flood crisis: Haryana, Punjab blame each other

Flood crisis: Haryana, Punjab blame each other

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Accusing Punjab of running a campaign blaming it for floods in its territory, Haryana on Monday sought the Centre's intervention over the issue and defended construction of the Hansi-Butana link canal.

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

They will fawn over a prize catch who has brought a rich dowry of Gwalior-Chambal politicians. But in the end, all BJP members are prajas of Amit Shah and Narendra Modi, notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Govt's 'tax terrorism' responsible for stock market slump: Cong

Govt's 'tax terrorism' responsible for stock market slump: Cong

Rediff.com12 May 2015

More than Rs 2 lakh crore was wiped off from the overall investor wealth

When people of Kashmir ask for 'azadi', they seek autonomy, says Chidambaram

When people of Kashmir ask for 'azadi', they seek autonomy, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The former finance minister also said the centre should find out the areas in Jammu and Kashmir where autonomy can be given.

BRICS bank to create a $100 billion contingency fund

BRICS bank to create a $100 billion contingency fund

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The decision was taken at the BRICS Summit in Durban which also launched a Business Council to encourage investment and trade in member countries and to expand business cooperation.

BJP sets target of over 21 LS seats from northeast in 2019 polls

BJP sets target of over 21 LS seats from northeast in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The BJP needs to win maximum number of seats from northeast to strengthen Prime Minister Narendra Modi so that development of the region continues.

All you need to know about UK's new PM

All you need to know about UK's new PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

An ardent backer of Brexit, Boris Johnson has a reputation for brashness, bombast, bending the truth, and really bad hair, which has earned him more than a few comparisons to United States President Donald Trump (who also happens to be a fan of his). Here are some interesting facts about BoJo, as he is called by the British media.

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'The Modi government is about privatising profits and nationalising losses.'

Budget 2013: Chidambaram faces moment of truth

Budget 2013: Chidambaram faces moment of truth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

The 2013/14 Budget caps an intensive seven-month campaign by the energetic Chidambaram, who was appointed last August, to turn around the fortunes of Asia's third-largest economy after years of policy drift and global economic turmoil.

Griezmann fuels ultra-attacking Barcelona's hat-trick bid

Griezmann fuels ultra-attacking Barcelona's hat-trick bid

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The Catalans will not just be looking to extend their domestic hegemony, though, as they have spent a combined 250 million euros ($280 million) on a renewed bid to win the Champions League.

Former top cop won't go down without a fight

Former top cop won't go down without a fight

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Consolidation of influential voting blocs might hurt the chances of AAP's Kanchan Choudhary Bhattacharya in Haridwar but she will not go down without a good fight. Mayank Mishra reports

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

IndiGo places $20-bn order for CFM engines

IndiGo places $20-bn order for CFM engines

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

With this, the biggest buyer of Airbus SE A320neo planes seems to be moving away from Pratt & Whitney engines, which have been experiencing glitches. CFM International will deliver the first engine by 2020.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan gets Rs 9,000 crore

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan gets Rs 9,000 crore

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

For the first, Jaitley said the Parliament held a comprehensive debate on sanitation.

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Unlike RIL, the Adani group has not yet brought in any big stakeholders to refinance debt or expand.

''Every businessman fears enforcement agencies'

''Every businessman fears enforcement agencies'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'Everybody fears them and rightly so. Who in his right senses wouldn't fear these agencies?' 'They can take away everything in seconds with near zero recourse to law.'

What ends well, remains well, says Rawat after winning Uttarakhand

What ends well, remains well, says Rawat after winning Uttarakhand

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Rawat, who thanked Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other party leader for lending support, said the state would need active support of the central government and that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Why Kiran Bedi badly needs help

Why Kiran Bedi badly needs help

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

The BJP's chief ministerial candidate's pitch has an amateurish feel

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.

'We wanted to explore the real India'

'We wanted to explore the real India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'

Country is under undeclared emergency: Yashwant Sinha

Country is under undeclared emergency: Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Sinha said the data on economic growth put out by the Central government cannot be trusted.