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Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

He will call for 'an end to the politics of resistance and retribution', a senior aide said.

'Shadow of death' hangs over Rio before Games

'Shadow of death' hangs over Rio before Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

A sharp increase in police killings has cast "a shadow of death" over Rio de Janeiro as it prepares to host the Olympic Games, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.

US slaps sanctions against Dawood Ibrahim's brother

US slaps sanctions against Dawood Ibrahim's brother

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

The US on Friday slapped sanctions against two Indians, including a brother of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, and a Pakistan-based paper company for their ties with D Company.

Chhota Rajan may be deported to India in 2-3 days

Chhota Rajan may be deported to India in 2-3 days

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

An Indian police team on Monday for the first time questioned underworld don Chhota Rajan and officials believe that he could be deported to India in the next two-three days.

Trump offers to protect dreamers in exchange of wall funding

Trump offers to protect dreamers in exchange of wall funding

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The deal was, however, dismissed by the Democrats as a 'non-starter'.

Indian techie sentenced to 9 years in prison for sexual assault inside plane

Indian techie sentenced to 9 years in prison for sexual assault inside plane

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Prabhu Ramamoorthy, 35, who came to the United States on a H-1B visa in 2015, engaged in a sexual act with a female, while she was sleeping on a flight from Las Vegas to Detroit. Ramamoorthy was seated along with his wife, when he sexually assaulted his co-passenger.

Ryan murder: Conductor's family to sue SIT officers for 'framing' him

Ryan murder: Conductor's family to sue SIT officers for 'framing' him

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

"SIT officers used torture and even drugged him to confess before the media that he had committed the crime," said Ashok's father.

What survivors of human trafficking wrote to PM Modi

What survivors of human trafficking wrote to PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Thanking the Centre for coming out with the bill, the survivors called it an "honest attempt" by the government to break the criminal nexus of organised human trafficking.

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Why you don't admire SRK in Raees

Review: Watch Puthiya Niyamam for Nayanthara

Review: Watch Puthiya Niyamam for Nayanthara

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

This film is Mommootty's version of Drishyam, feels Paresh C Palicha.

US court convicts Indian-origin fund manager for insider trading

US court convicts Indian-origin fund manager for insider trading

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Mathew Martoma, a former SAC Capital portfolio manager, faces 20 years in prison for securities fraud and five years for conspiracy

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Can Dushyant Chautala claim Devi Lal's legacy?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

In the years to come, Dushyant may need to compete for the leadership of the Jat community with Hooda's son Deepender, and other Jat leaders, reports Archis Mohan.

PM Singh for more cooperation to counter terror in South and East Asia

PM Singh for more cooperation to counter terror in South and East Asia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Leaders from the seven-nation Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation on Tuesday vowed to jointly combat the growing threat of terrorism, transnational crimes and drug trafficking and agreed to intensify efforts to enhance connectivity and cooperation in areas like trade, energy and environment.

The Oscar winner who picked Irrfan Khan

The Oscar winner who picked Irrfan Khan

Rediff.com25 May 2017

16 years after The Warrior, Asif Kapadia and Irrfan Khan will team up once again for the cinematic adaptation of Mohsin Hamid's Moth Smoke.

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The lawsuit accuses Trump of "an unconstitutional and unlawful scheme".

Dushyant Chautala: Possible heir to Devi Lal's legacy

Dushyant Chautala: Possible heir to Devi Lal's legacy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

The 31-year-old will have to do the balancing act between his anti-BJP support base and work with the Khattar-led dispensation for smooth governance.

Why Indians are immigrating illegally

Why Indians are immigrating illegally

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Driven by hardship, adventurous souls mortgage their homesteads in Punjab or Haryana, pawn the family jewellery and borrow heavily to satisfy the greed of the criminal traffickers who organise their trips, points out Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

When will India's Weinsteins be exposed?

When will India's Weinsteins be exposed?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'In Bollywood, the power is disproportionately in the hands of a few men, whether they are actors or producers or directors.' 'The woman who makes an allegation against them can forget working in the industry again.'

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Stringent action should also be taken against persons involved in terrorism and their extradition should be ensured, he said.

Haryana gang rape case: 2 prime accused, including army man, nabbed

Haryana gang rape case: 2 prime accused, including army man, nabbed

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Director General of Police B S Sandhu said with the arrest of Manish and the army man, Pankaj, all the key accused allegedly involved in the incident, have now been arrested.

'People don't come to Kerala to drink'

'People don't come to Kerala to drink'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Kerala Congress President V M Sudheeran on why the state needs to get sober.

Blast in Philippine President's hometown kills 12

Blast in Philippine President's hometown kills 12

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The blast occurred in the centre of Davao, close to one of the city's top hotels and a major university.

'America's Christ on a bicycle' Armstrong's disgrace revisited in film

'America's Christ on a bicycle' Armstrong's disgrace revisited in film

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The Program documents the dark side of professional cycling, which still struggles to shake off suspicions of cheating amid a culture of loyalty to a team's star

Sports Shorts: NBA star LeBron James's home vandalized with racial slur

Sports Shorts: NBA star LeBron James's home vandalized with racial slur

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Something seriously wrong in our society: Mehbooba on Kathua rape

Something seriously wrong in our society: Mehbooba on Kathua rape

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Addressing the sixth convocation at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, the chief minister said the heinous act of the perpetrators "has shocked us as a society" and showed that the value system was facing a crisis.

Emulate Vivekanand to make India a superpower: Rajnath tells youth

Emulate Vivekanand to make India a superpower: Rajnath tells youth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

'If you transform your talent into determination to perform, no one can stop India from becoming a superpower,' Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh tells youngsters at the closing ceremony of the 19th National Youth Festival in Guwahati.

Arrested gangster Chhota Rajan gets consular access

Arrested gangster Chhota Rajan gets consular access

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Underworld don Chhota Rajan, who was arrested on arrival from Australia, on Sunday received consular access with an Indian diplomat.

On 2nd day, Shivraj breaks 'indefinite' fast

On 2nd day, Shivraj breaks 'indefinite' fast

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Chouhan met some farmer leaders on Saturday, but failed to reach a compromise.

We have failed her as humans: V K Singh on Kathua girl's rape-murder

We have failed her as humans: V K Singh on Kathua girl's rape-murder

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The rape-and-murder of the eight-year-old Bakerwal community girl has created a controversy after lawyers in Jammu called for a shutdown on Wednesday, demanding the case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Court dismisses bail plea of four friends of murdered NRI

Court dismisses bail plea of four friends of murdered NRI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

A Delhi court dismissed the bail pleas of the four friends of murdered NRI student Anmol Sarna who were arrested in connection with the case.

Do you agree with Arvind Kejriwal's tactics?

Do you agree with Arvind Kejriwal's tactics?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

'Anarchist' Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appears set for a showdown with the Centre.

Why was Saibaba denied bail?

Why was Saibaba denied bail?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'Rejection of bail means they want him to die.'

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in New York

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in New York

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Oscar-winning actor of films like Magnolia, The Big Lebowski and The Master was 46.

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

They also inked a pact for cultural exchanges through 2018-2020.

The nation that crashed to earth

The nation that crashed to earth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

oaring crime gave Venezuela the horrific title of being one of the most violent countries on earth. Inflation ran into tens of thousands per cent, impoverishing nearly all of the country's 31 million people.' Yet, says Radha Roy Biswas, she sees hope for the beleaguered nation where she spent her childhood years.

Sacred Games: The action is fast and furious

Sacred Games: The action is fast and furious

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

If one drops the book-versus-series chatter, is Sacred Games watchable? Very much so, promises Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Scandal-hit Keith Vaz quits as Home Affairs Committee chairman

Scandal-hit Keith Vaz quits as Home Affairs Committee chairman

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Britain's longest serving Indian-origin Labour MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday resigned from his post as chair of the influential House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee in the wake of being embroiled in a sex scandal.

'Karnataka government has utterly failed'

'Karnataka government has utterly failed'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

'If, in the first 48 to 72 hours, they are just on a wild goose chase, then Gauri Lankesh's murder will not get solved.'

Modi arrives in Malaysia; terrorism, trade top agenda of summit

Modi arrives in Malaysia; terrorism, trade top agenda of summit

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Terrorism, trade and South China Sea dispute are expected to dominate discussions at the 13th ASEAN-India Summit likely to begin later today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Southeast Asian leaders reviewing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-India cooperation and charting out its future direction.

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Raman Raghav 2.0: Bad cop, bad criminal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Raman Raghav 2.0 is unlikely to be remembered as one of Anurag Kashyap's finest movies.