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Deported journalist depicted India in negative light, govt tells HC

Deported journalist depicted India in negative light, govt tells HC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Centre told the Delhi high court on Friday that American journalist Angad Singh has been blacklisted despite being an OCI cardholder for misrepresenting facts in his application for obtaining a journalistic visa and violating certain norms.

Will give up filmmaking if...: Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri

Will give up filmmaking if...: Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri on Tuesday said he will quit filmmaking if intellectuals, including Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, are able to prove that events depicted in his film are false.

China asks US to close its consulate in Chengdu

China asks US to close its consulate in Chengdu

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

This was in response to "unilateral" decision by US to shut the Houston consulate. China's decision is legitimate and necessary response to the unreasonable actions of the US, China said.

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Claims of a spike in poverty and inequality in India during the Covid-19 pandemic are patently false as such claims are based on uncomparable different surveys, according to a paper co-authored by eminent economist Arvind Panagariya. The paper also noted that inequality fell in the country during Covid years, both in rural and urban areas as well as nationally. Panagariya, Columbia University Professor and former vice chairman of NITI Aayog and Vishal More of Intelink Advisors, New Delhi have co-authored a detailed paper 'Poverty and Inequality in India: Before and After Covid-19'.

American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu

American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

China during the weekend ordered the US to close its consulate in Chengdu within 72 hours in retaliation to the US demand for China to shut down its consulate in Houston.

Dubai ruler tweets in Malayalam, Pinarayi replies in Arabic, Gulf expats go ecstatic

Dubai ruler tweets in Malayalam, Pinarayi replies in Arabic, Gulf expats go ecstatic

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

A tweet in Malayalam by Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, soon after his meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the Emirates, has gone viral on social media as several expatriate Malayalis shared it on their virtual platforms.

India's Shanghai consulate shuts in-person services as Covid cases worsen

India's Shanghai consulate shuts in-person services as Covid cases worsen

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Indian citizens in Eastern China Region may apply at the Embassy of India, Beijing for availing urgent consular services, the Consulate said in a notice issued on Tuesday.

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The police were seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest, the official said, reported The New York Times.

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Whatever I said and I said clearly that for me and my fellow jury members, it was and it is a vulgar propaganda movie that didn't have a place and was inappropriate for such a prestigious competitive section. I can repeat it again and again'

US 'deeply disturbed' over attack on Sikh cab driver

US 'deeply disturbed' over attack on Sikh cab driver

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

The Sikh taxi driver was assaulted by an unidentified man, who knocked off his turban and also used expletives against him.

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

IELTS-scorer Guj youth fail to speak English in US court, probe on

IELTS-scorer Guj youth fail to speak English in US court, probe on

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

On the request of American authorities, police in Mehsana district in Gujarat have launched a probe to unearth an alleged racket in which ineligible students are getting help to acquire high International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score to obtain admission in colleges in Canada so that they can be then smuggled into the United States, an official said on Monday.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Indian-American Pichai was awarded the Padma Bhushan for 2022 in the Trade and Industry category.

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Ten people -- seven males, three females -- were injured by gunfire and an additional 13 were either injured as they rushed to get out of the train station or they suffered smoke inhalation.

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Johan Neeskens, one of the finest midfielders football has seen, is in Mumbai this week in connection with the World Coaches Programme.

I-Day: Indian tricolour hoisted for first time at Times Square

I-Day: Indian tricolour hoisted for first time at Times Square

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

India's Consul General in New York, Randhir Jaiswal hoisted the Indian flag during a special commemoration of the Independence Day at Times Square, organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), the leading umbrella diaspora organisation in the US.

Chef Vikas Khanna Launches A Perfume!

Chef Vikas Khanna Launches A Perfume!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Created in the country's perfume capital Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, Vikas Khanna by Zighrana was launched in New York.

NYPD says person of interest in Brooklyn subway shooting is now a suspect

NYPD says person of interest in Brooklyn subway shooting is now a suspect

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A 62-year old Black male, initially identified as a 'Person of Interest' by the New York Police Department in the Brooklyn subway shooting, has now been named suspect in the attack that left 23 people injured, including 10 who were hit when he fired at least 33 shots with a nine mm handgun.

Over 32,000 Indians in UAE register to return home

Over 32,000 Indians in UAE register to return home

Rediff.com1 May 2020

"Workers in acute distress, medical cases, pregnant women, the elderly and the group of Indians stranded in Dubai Airport," are likely to get first priority when the government resumes services for repatriation, he said.

Iconic Empire State Building lit up in orange for Diwali

Iconic Empire State Building lit up in orange for Diwali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

The Federation of Indian Associations of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, the leading umbrella diaspora organisation in the US, partnering with the Empire State Building, marked the festival of lights by illuminating the iconic Manhattan building in orange on Friday.

Maharashtra lifts stay on Metro car shed at Aarey, puts project on fast track

Maharashtra lifts stay on Metro car shed at Aarey, puts project on fast track

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

In an important decision, the new government in Maharashtra on Thursday announced lifting of the stay on the construction of Mumbai Metro-3 car shed at the controversial site in the Aarey Colony, a green belt in the city's western suburbs.

US returns 307 antiquities worth $4m stolen, trafficked from India

US returns 307 antiquities worth $4m stolen, trafficked from India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

A globe spanning, 15-year investigation has led to the repatriation of 307 antiquities by the United States that were stolen and trafficked from India and valued at nearly four million dollars, the majority seized from disgraced art dealer Subhash Kapoor.

In a first, US naval ship comes to Indian shipyard for repair

In a first, US naval ship comes to Indian shipyard for repair

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

New Delhi had proposed during the 2+2 dialogue in April that the US navy could avail of the services and expertise of Indian shipyards.

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Established in 1977, The Hindu Temple Society of North America Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, popularly known as the Ganesh temple, is regarded as the first and oldest Hindu temple in North America.

India denies stopping issuance of visas in Sri Lanka

India denies stopping issuance of visas in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The High Commission said it was striving to return to its normal functioning soon.

Aga Khan museum cancels 'Kaali' documentary show in Toronto

Aga Khan museum cancels 'Kaali' documentary show in Toronto

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto has said it "deeply regrets" causing offence to members of the Hindu and other faith communities and has removed the presentation of the documentary Kaali, after the Indian mission in Ottawa urged the Canadian authorities to take down all "provocative material" related to the controversial film.

Catching Fish On A National Highway

Catching Fish On A National Highway

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

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3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The MP claimed that Siddiqui's radio station was funded by US-based Pakistanis and the Pakistan government.

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The victim, identified as Kartik Vasudev, had been shot at an entrance of the subway station in Toronto.

Gandhi statue vandalised In Australia; disgraceful, says PM Morrison

Gandhi statue vandalised In Australia; disgraceful, says PM Morrison

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Indian community in Melbourne expressed their shock over the incident, terming it as a "low act."

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

In Jerusalem, IFFI jury head says he stands by criticism of Kashmir Files

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Unfazed by the widespread criticism of his comments against the Hindi film The Kashmir Files, Israeli director and IFFI international jury chair Nadav Lapid said he stands by his remarks as he "knows how to recognise propaganda disguised as a movie".

Kader Khan's son receives Padma Shri in Toronto

Kader Khan's son receives Padma Shri in Toronto

Rediff.com1 May 2019

'I would like to thank everyone who believed in my father's skills and ability, and would love to share this happiness with them.'

11 Indians killed in house fire in Saudi Arabia

11 Indians killed in house fire in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said officials of Indian consulate in Jeddah are rushing to Najran following the incident.

Outrage over poster of documentary 'Kaali', filmmaker booked in Delhi, UP

Outrage over poster of documentary 'Kaali', filmmaker booked in Delhi, UP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The Delhi Police and the Uttar Pradesh police have filed separate first information reports (FIRs) against filmmaker Leena Manimekalai over a controversial poster of her documentary Kaali even as the Indian government urged Canadian authorities to take down all the 'provocative material' in the film.

M J Akbar rings the closing bell at Nasdaq

M J Akbar rings the closing bell at Nasdaq

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

India's Independence Day has been marked annually at Nasdaq for several years.

Suspected killer of Indian student in Canada arrested

Suspected killer of Indian student in Canada arrested

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Kartik was shot on Thursday evening at the Glen Road entrance to Sherbourne TTC station in St James Town. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

PIX: Preity cheers for Kings XI in Dubai

PIX: Preity cheers for Kings XI in Dubai

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The IPL may have shifted to UAE, but there is no stopping Preity Zinta, who was back in the stands cheering for her team Kings XI Punjab.

Protests over CAA mark R-Day in New York

Protests over CAA mark R-Day in New York

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The Republic Day celebration was about India's Constitution, but the protests also argued for protecting the values of equality and secularism enshrined in it.

China keen to boost 'Make in India'

China keen to boost 'Make in India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

China and India have become the two strongest driving forces for the world's economic growth.

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

India to post customs sleuths overseas to detect money-laundering

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Customs sleuths will be posted in London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Brussels in an effort to check trade-based money-laundering among others.