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China says its NSA told Doval to 'pull back trespassing India troops'

China says its NSA told Doval to 'pull back trespassing India troops'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The Foreign Ministry also posted a 15-page fact sheet with maps and other details about the standoff since it began on June 16.

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Cognizant widens bribery probe

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The company owns 12 of 45 facilities it has in India and around 75 per cent of its global headcount of 2,44,300 is based in the country

When Pakistan PM Sharif sent bouquet to Sonia...

When Pakistan PM Sharif sent bouquet to Sonia...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sent a bouquet of flowers to United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi when he learnt of her visit to hospital last week, a media report said on Wednesday.

Shah says won't tolerate 'Gupkar gang'; Kashmir parties hit back

Shah says won't tolerate 'Gupkar gang'; Kashmir parties hit back

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

In a series of tweets, Shah also questioned Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi whether they support the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), a conglomerate of regional and national political parties in Jammu and Kashmir formed to demand the restoration of the Article 370, scrapped last year.

As Sushma, Raje face flak, Lalit Modi names 3 UPA ministers who helped him

As Sushma, Raje face flak, Lalit Modi names 3 UPA ministers who helped him

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Lalit Modi, former Indian Premiere League chief, on Tuesday night made explosive claims that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje had supported in writing his immigration plea in Britain

Sebi steps up l'affaire Mallya probe; to seek overseas help

Sebi steps up l'affaire Mallya probe; to seek overseas help

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Mallya and his group firms are already facing a probe by Enforcement Directorate for alleged diversion of loans taken by long-grounded Kingfisher Airlines

Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Aircraft manufacturer Embraer has agreed to pay over $205 million (over Rs 1,371 crore) as settlement with American and Brazalian authorities for resolving corruption charges in India and three other countries.

Printing Rs 2,000 note without mandatory notification illegal: Congress

Printing Rs 2,000 note without mandatory notification illegal: Congress

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Congress says the notification required to be issued under the RBI Act for printing new currency has not been issued.

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey conducted a patrol within 20 kilometres of Mischeef Reef, part of the Spratly Islands.

Age for Indian maids in Saudi set between 25 and 50

Age for Indian maids in Saudi set between 25 and 50

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The age of Indian maids looking for employment in Saudi Arabia has been set between 25 and 50 years under a new employment agreement finalised by the two countries to guarantee protection of domestic workers.

Black money: Swiss govt says India cannot disclose names to SC

Black money: Swiss govt says India cannot disclose names to SC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Swiss Finance Ministry spokesperson further said the treaty states that "such persons or authorities shall use the information 'only' for such purposes.

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lobbying on the Hill is time consuming and cumbersome, but very effective to influence US government policies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, deputy chief of mission at the Indian embassy in Washington, DC after the 1998 nuclear tests and during the Kargil War.

India blasts Pakistan after Sharif's UN speech; tells it to vacate PoK

India blasts Pakistan after Sharif's UN speech; tells it to vacate PoK

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Shortly after Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif raked up Kashmir issue once again in his address at the UN General Assembly and termed his country as a victim of terrorism, India, in perhaps its harshest ever response, said de-militarising Kashmir was not the answer for achieving peace but "de-terrorising" Pakistan is.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Likely to rake up the issue of open offer exemption.

Jaitley on black money: We will not withhold any names, but...

Jaitley on black money: We will not withhold any names, but...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Rejecting the charge that the National Democratic Alliance has done a U-turn on disclosure of names of black money holders, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the government will not be pushed into an act of adventurism and jeopardise the chances of getting cooperation of other countries in future.

40 years and now: Britannia has crowned many as 'biscuit king'

40 years and now: Britannia has crowned many as 'biscuit king'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

But their reign has been tumultuous as the company has seen compelling battles for ownership.

How to be a bigot

How to be a bigot

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'In this season of inspired mean-spirited campaigning, it still seemed remarkable that we are more likely to learn civics lessons from school children than our leaders,' says Rahul Jacob.

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

This could mean an end to the talks for a possible partnership between the two firms in the multi-brand retail space -- less than a year after 51 per cent foreign investment was allowed in the sector.

Chidambaram's role in Aircel-Maxis case: ED files status report in SC

Chidambaram's role in Aircel-Maxis case: ED files status report in SC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Earlier, SC had given two weeks to prove Chidambaram deliberately granted FIPB clearance in 2006

Rivals slam Trump; call him a 'crazy zealot'

Rivals slam Trump; call him a 'crazy zealot'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Friday came under scathing attack from rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio who blasted the real estate mogul on his immigration stand and for hiring foreigners in his business projects, as the debate turned shriller ahead of the crucial "Super Tuesday".

Start up in India, stand up in Singapore

Start up in India, stand up in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Despite all the incentives, the start-ups' mega event fell short of expectations

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Donald Trump on Wednesday started his maiden visit to Beijing with both sides inking deals worth $9 billion.

YES Bank shareholders 'approve' Rana Kapoor as MD & CEO

YES Bank shareholders 'approve' Rana Kapoor as MD & CEO

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The voting results were concluded on Sunday and will be sent to the exchanges on Monday morning. YES Bank could not be reached for comment.

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

H-1B workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

H-1B workers have minimal skills, says Infosys whistleblower

5 Indian soldiers killed in Pak ambush at LoC

5 Indian soldiers killed in Pak ambush at LoC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Media sources identified the soldiers, who belonged to the 21 Bihar Unit, as Naik Prem Nath Singh, Lance Naik Shambhu Saran Ray, Vyay Kumar Ray, Raghunandan Prasad and Naik Pundalik Mane

India's controversial godmen

India's controversial godmen

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India's controversial godmen

India's 10 most controversial gurus

India's 10 most controversial gurus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The controversy over Sant Rampal and his army of followers taking the law into their hands has once again thrown the spotlight on the clout that India's godmen possess.

Modi sarkar is visible, pro-active unlike previous regime, says Amit Shah

Modi sarkar is visible, pro-active unlike previous regime, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com26 May 2015

BJP chief Amit Shah said that the government has brought the country out of policy paralysis.

AirAsia India outsourced services to subsidiary of Malaysian partner

AirAsia India outsourced services to subsidiary of Malaysian partner

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

AirAsia India was set up as a three-way joint venture.

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Global e-commerce company Amazon has said it sees "substantial uncertainties" in interpretation of Indian laws, which could impact its business in one of the world's fastest-growing multi-billion dollar online shopping market.

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

North Korea conducted a ground test of a new type of high-thrust rocket engine on Saturday.

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Pakistan's 'approach is one of getting even, an eye for an eye, or death by a thousand cuts.' 'The entire effort is to be the equal of India. Unfortunately, the reality is that this can never be the case.' 'India will always be the bigger, economically stronger, technologically more self-reliant country.' 'Therein, lies the dilemma Pakistan faces which leads it to perennial enmity with India,' notes Ambassador Gautam Bambawale in the Air Marshal Y V Malse Memorial Lecture 2019.

China takes a jab at US; sends aircraft carrier to South China Sea

China takes a jab at US; sends aircraft carrier to South China Sea

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Flexing its muscles over Taiwan, China on Monday sailed its aircraft carrier close to the estranged island amid tensions with the US following President-elect Donald Trump's telephone call with the Taiwanese president.

For Subrata Roy, anxiety rises as deal unravels

For Subrata Roy, anxiety rises as deal unravels

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Subrata Roy is in jail since March last year.

Black money disclosures may prove costly for banks

Black money disclosures may prove costly for banks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Financial institutions at the risk of US sanctions as sharing of documents on SC directive amounts to violation of existing agreements.

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.

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The MEPs said they stand by India in its fight against terrorism.

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

'Scam India to skill India' remark: Jaitley defends PM from Oppn wrath

'Scam India to skill India' remark: Jaitley defends PM from Oppn wrath

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Members from Opposition and treasury benches had a heated exchange of words in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on foreign soil that he wanted to clean the dirt of 60 years forcing three adjournments in the pre-lunch session.