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100 per cent security is impossible: Tharoor

100 per cent security is impossible: Tharoor

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

With investigators trying to unravel the identity of those behind the Pune blast, the government "may not yet" point finger at any foreign country for the terror attack till more evidence was gathered, Union minister Shashi Tharoor said on Monday.

Study Abroad: 10 things to know before you take off

Study Abroad: 10 things to know before you take off

Rediff.com21 May 2014

If you're travelling abroad for the first time, here are some things you should be prepared with.

Govt won't reveal disclosures under black money window

Govt won't reveal disclosures under black money window

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The black money law provides for tax and a penalty of 120 per cent of assets' value.

India refuses to accept foreign aid towards Kerala flood relief

India refuses to accept foreign aid towards Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday the state government would approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clear hurdles, if any, in receiving the flood relief aid offered to the state by the UAE.

PMO refuses to disclose Bose files; CIC reserves order

PMO refuses to disclose Bose files; CIC reserves order

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The Prime Minister's Office has told the Central Information Commission that it cannot declassify files related to freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose as it will adversely affect relations with foreign countries.

Govt may allow IITs, IIMs to open campus abroad

Govt may allow IITs, IIMs to open campus abroad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The minister said on Tuesday it may not be immediately feasible for the IITs and IIMs to open campuses abroad as they are facing faculty shortages and have to undertake 54 per cent expansion in their intake to implement OBC quota. Setting of campuses abroad may further strain the IITs' limited manpower and other resources, Purandeswari said in a written reply.

Govt's initiatives provide good opportunity for investors: Prez

Govt's initiatives provide good opportunity for investors: Prez

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The first five days of the fair from November 14-18 are restricted to business visitors.

When a pigeon caused a security scare in Gujarat

When a pigeon caused a security scare in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The bird was seen near the coast carried an electronic chip and an Arabic word written on its wing.

Study Abroad: How to make the right decision

Study Abroad: How to make the right decision

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

You have your mind set on a foreign country or university where you want your degree from, but do you know how to get there?

Biggest gold companies in the world

Biggest gold companies in the world

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at 14 biggest gold companies in the world.

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

A survey of 300 engineering colleges revealed that only 29 per cent engineers are employable, while 30 per cent can be made employable after further studies, whereas 48 per cent are simply not employable

US blacklists Huawei, places it on entity list

US blacklists Huawei, places it on entity list

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Department of Commerce alleged that Huawei was engaged in activities that are contrary to US national security or foreign policy interest.

Games over! Swiss banks agree to share account details

Games over! Swiss banks agree to share account details

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Heralding an end to its banking secrecy wall, Switzerland will now share bank account and other details with foreign countries, including India, even without prior intimation to concerned persons and on the basis of queries emanating from stolen data.

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The battle to manage the international environment over Kashmir has just begun, but what is expected to help is the lifting of internal controls. All eyes are now on that exercise. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Didi to launch 'Quit India' campaign against BJP

Didi to launch 'Quit India' campaign against BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Banerjee said the TMC would file a defamation case against the CBI and other central agencies for 'harassing and defaming' its leaders.

Pak turns down UK plea to quiz  suspects

Pak turns down UK plea to quiz suspects

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Pakistan on Monday turned down British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's request for allowing UK authorities to interrogate the Pakistani suspects arrested in connection with the Mumbai terror attacks, saying it will not hand over any of its nationals to a foreign country and will act on them according to the country's own laws

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'While the poor have little say in shaping India's intellectual or public discourse, they do have a significant role in deciding political outcomes,' points out Roshan Kishore.

Mission Olympics: Indian Army promises more medals at Tokyo 2020

Mission Olympics: Indian Army promises more medals at Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

They have contributed 11 out of the 69 medals in country's highly successful Asian Games campaign but chief of Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, termed it as only the 'trailer' and claimed that the full length movie will be released during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Why is Prajapati still in cabinet, UP governor asks CM Akhilesh

Why is Prajapati still in cabinet, UP governor asks CM Akhilesh

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

"A non-bailable warrant has been issued against Prajapati after an FIR was registered against him in rape case. Serious question of constitutional morality and dignity arise on his remaining in the cabinet", governor said in a letter to CM seeking his "justification on retaining the minister".

Study abroad: How to cut costs

Study abroad: How to cut costs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Specific areas you can save money while on campus abroad

India to ban foreign surrogate services

India to ban foreign surrogate services

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Foreigners cannot rent a womb in India, the central government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Samajwadi Party faces flak for 'Saifai Mahotsav'

Samajwadi Party faces flak for 'Saifai Mahotsav'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The Samajwadi Party leadership in Uttar Pradesh came under attack on Sunday over holding the annual festival of song and dance at the Yadav family's native village at a time when hundreds of victims of Muzaffarnagar riots were living in difficult circumstances in relief camps.

Panel took fairly balanced call on data protection: Justice Srikrishna

Panel took fairly balanced call on data protection: Justice Srikrishna

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

An industry representative and an academician had expressed their reservations during the deliberations, says Srikrishna

MHA says J-K leaders to be released but gives no time-frame

MHA says J-K leaders to be released but gives no time-frame

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Home ministry officials told the parliamentary panel that those detained under the PSA can challenge their detention in a designated tribunal.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

700 Indians took political asylum in US in 2014... and the number is rising

700 Indians took political asylum in US in 2014... and the number is rising

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Political asylum is the right to live in a foreign country, and is given by the government of that country to people who have to leave their own country because they are in danger of persecution.

ISRO to launch record 22 satellites in single mission

ISRO to launch record 22 satellites in single mission

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

India is all set to script history by launching a record number of 22 satellites, including a number of micro and nano ones from foreign countries, in a single mission in May this year.

'India ready to give full medical assistance to Sarabjit'

'India ready to give full medical assistance to Sarabjit'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

India is ready to provide full medical assistance to death row convict Sarabjit Singh, lying in coma in a Lahore hospital after a brutal assault, the government said on Monday.

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shah defended the government for not filing an appeal against the acquittal of all four accused, including the radical right-wing's Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts case.

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Obama signs executive order on cyber security

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

It directs authorities to improve information sharing on cyber threats.

Kerala moves ahead with rebuilding exercise

Kerala moves ahead with rebuilding exercise

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

As part of the fund mobilisation move, the cabinet decided to seek financial aid from abroad through non-resident Keralites, from major cities in the country and also from educational institutions in Kerala.

Why US didn't prosecute Walmart for flouting norms in India

Why US didn't prosecute Walmart for flouting norms in India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

US officials did not prosecute companies accused of bribing officials in foreign countries when companies disclosed the conduct to authorities, fired responsible employees and took steps to improve compliance with the law.

N-deal: LS debate on Monday, but no vote

N-deal: LS debate on Monday, but no vote

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Even as Parliament is rocked by protests over the Indo-US nuclear deal, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Friday scheduled the discussion on the deal for Monday.

India to take on US if labelled 'poor' in IPR laws

India to take on US if labelled 'poor' in IPR laws

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Adverse IPR report expected this week;Poor labelling could take fight to WTO

Rafale petitioners guilty of leaking sensitive security info: Govt

Rafale petitioners guilty of leaking sensitive security info: Govt

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'This puts the national security in jeopardy,' the Centre said.

British lawmakers under fire for lavish globetrotting

British lawmakers under fire for lavish globetrotting

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

British lawmakers were under fire on Friday for spending a whopping 1.5 million pounds on "fact-finding" visits to foreign countries, including 23 to India, during last two years with all expenses paid by foreign governments, pressure groups and companies.

Armed with changes in technique, Sakshi hopeful of CWG gold

Armed with changes in technique, Sakshi hopeful of CWG gold

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The Rio bronze-winner has tweaked her leg defence on the insistence of her coach Kuldeep Singh Malik, something that has already got her a gold in the Commonwealth Championships in December last year.

India among biggest buyers of land in the world

India among biggest buyers of land in the world

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The increase in the price of agricultural commodities was accompanied by a rise in media reports of huge transnational farmland acquisitions.

China 'attaches importance' to Pak's Kashmir stand

China 'attaches importance' to Pak's Kashmir stand

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

China's Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin said China wants 'relevant parties' to resolve the issue through consultation.

PMO refuses to furnish Netaji data

PMO refuses to furnish Netaji data

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Prime Minister's Office has refused to furnish data on documents and records it held on the mysterious disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, saying the disclosure would harm India's relations with foreign countries.