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Ahead of 3rd anniversary of Modi govt, ministers asked to list top achievement

Ahead of 3rd anniversary of Modi govt, ministers asked to list top achievement

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The Modi government, ahead of its third anniversary in power, has asked all ministers to submit their five major achievements that have benefitted people, including key reforms and comparative data reflecting the progress made since the Bharatiya Janata Party took office.

US leaders to woo Indian industry amid trade spat

US leaders to woo Indian industry amid trade spat

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Delegation visit ahead of patent law report.

US collaborates with India in clean tech R&D

US collaborates with India in clean tech R&D

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

The India-US Commercial Dialogue is an institutional arrangement between the two countries to promote trade and remove obstacles.

This is Chidambaram's 'Nawaz Sharif' moment: Sitharaman

This is Chidambaram's 'Nawaz Sharif' moment: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 May 2018

Chidambaram mocked her with a tongue-in-cheek tweet.

Column: Is Pakistan blackmailing PM, NSA?

Column: Is Pakistan blackmailing PM, NSA?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Imran Khan would only have spoken with the full awareness of Modi's complex political personality.' 'He has the great advantage of being privy to the confidential exchanges between then Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Modi during the latter's celebrated surprise visit to Lahore in December 2015 as well as the 'back channel' conversations between the national security advisors of the two countries,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Navy to get Russian nuclear submarine before yearend

Navy to get Russian nuclear submarine before yearend

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The submarine, capable of remaining underwater for months, will be rechristened as 'INS Chakra' and it would be for the first time in more than two decades that the Indian Navy would have a nuclear attack submarine

Emami keen to spread its wings in health care

Emami keen to spread its wings in health care

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

In the past, the firm also acquired the Zandu brand which opened up its presence in the balms business

India among fastest growing FDI sources for USA

India among fastest growing FDI sources for USA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

India is one of the fastest growing FDI sources for the United States with investors from the country more interested in US' aerospace and textile sectors.

Navratri 2011: Ma slays demons in Stockholm, too

Navratri 2011: Ma slays demons in Stockholm, too

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Manjoori Ganguly recalls her first Durga Puja celebration in Sweden.

Desi medical devices firms fight global cos with aggressive pricing

Desi medical devices firms fight global cos with aggressive pricing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Welcome to India's medical devices companies which are successfully locking horns with global giants, whether in India or abroad.

Osama episode: That incompetent feeling in Pak

Osama episode: That incompetent feeling in Pak

Rediff.com6 May 2011

The dominant sentiment appeared to be one of helpless and depressive acceptance of their own government's, and even Army's incompetence in this whole affair.

Why secrecy over Sonia's surgery is okay

Why secrecy over Sonia's surgery is okay

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

B Raman believes that Congress party and the Gandhi family are well within their rights to keep the news regarding the health of Sonia Gandhi under wraps.

India's most wanted: Criminals who were caught abroad and deported

India's most wanted: Criminals who were caught abroad and deported

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at some instances of underworld dons and terrorists detained or arrested in a foreign country and deported or extradited back to India.

Are Ramdev-hazare tax experts, asks Bhardwaj

Are Ramdev-hazare tax experts, asks Bhardwaj

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj on Sunday favoured the Union government entering into a dialogue with foreign countries to get back the black money stashed abroad by Indians even as he lashed out at Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev for raising the issue.

Meeting Dalai Lama is a major offence: China to world leaders

Meeting Dalai Lama is a major offence: China to world leaders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'Would not accept the arguments of foreign countries and leaders to meet the Lama as a religious leader'

Baba Ramdev to start 'yatra' against corruption, black money

Baba Ramdev to start 'yatra' against corruption, black money

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev will embark on "a 1,00,000 km long yatra" on Tuesday from Jhansi in Madhya Pradesh "to awaken people about corruption and black money". The yoga guru told reporters there were "two kinds of people in this country, honest and traitors". He claimed that all honest people were with him in his fight against corruption and black money. The aim of the yatra was to awaken people on the issue of "Rs 4,00,000 crore black money stashed in foreign countries,".

4 lakh foreigners visit India in June

4 lakh foreigners visit India in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The 'Incredible India' campaign has attracted around four lakh foreign tourists in June this year as against 3.70 lakh in the corresponding period last year, data prepared by the Tourism Ministry said.

Rahul's mere speeches on black money won't do: BJP

Rahul's mere speeches on black money won't do: BJP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government of "lacking will" to recover the black money stashed in foreign banks.

US pursuing Indian tax evaders

US pursuing Indian tax evaders

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The IRS uses a John Doe summons to obtain information about possible tax fraud by people whose identities are unknown.

PHOTO album: President Obama's India trip

PHOTO album: President Obama's India trip

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

We recollect some moments of the US President's stay in India, the longest ever in a foreign country ever since he took over the top post.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

How to remit money abroad

How to remit money abroad

Rediff.com26 May 2011

"While you can approach money transfer agencies apart from banks to receive money, only a bank can help you send outward remittances," says Ravi Menon, head of foreign exchange at Cox and Kings.

Murthy slams Indian IT firms, says they behave like immigration agents

Murthy slams Indian IT firms, says they behave like immigration agents

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'Indian companies has a responsibility to create jobs for Americans, too'

The man who wants 6 lakh square feet in Mumbai to protect cows

The man who wants 6 lakh square feet in Mumbai to protect cows

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

'I have seen so many cows roaming the streets of Mumbai. When people from foreign countries see cows roaming on our streets, it is not good.'

Special teams hunt for 31 IM terrorists

Special teams hunt for 31 IM terrorists

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

In an offensive against cadres of Indian Mujahideen, the government has formed special teams to locate 31 most wanted men of the banned outfit, whose list has been circulated to all states and union territories.

Non-Resident Indians can now vote!

Non-Resident Indians can now vote!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Non-Resident Indians can now cast votes in their home constituencies as the government has notified rules in this regard, fulfilling the longstanding demand of such people estimated to be 11 million.

8.69 lakh still in camps, Kerala hopes Centre would accept UAE aid

8.69 lakh still in camps, Kerala hopes Centre would accept UAE aid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Officials at the UAE embassy in New Delhi on Friday said the UAE had not officially announced any financial aid for Kerala flood relief. However, Vijayan claimed there was no lack of clarity on UAE aid for the flood-ravaged state.

India to step up fight against black money

India to step up fight against black money

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Aiming to intensify government's drive on black money, the PMO has asked the revenue department to look for ways other than bilateral tax treaties to bring back funds stashed abroad.

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

Rediff.com10 May 2017

China said the US delegation's visit to Dharamshala and their meeting with the Dalai Lama has "sent a very wrong signal to the outside world about supporting Tibetan independence and violated the US government's commitment not to support Tibet's independence."

Egypt freezes Mubarak's assets, imposes travel ban

Egypt freezes Mubarak's assets, imposes travel ban

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Egypt on Monday imposed a freeze on the assets of ousted president Hosni Mubarak and his family and imposed a travel ban on him and his clan; two weeks after a mass uprising threw out his regime. The move comes close on the heels of an order seeking the freezing of the family's financial assets in foreign countries, following which the foreign ministry approached foreign governments and financial institutions. The ban would apply to his wife Suzanne and two sons.

'No nation will share its best defence technology'

'No nation will share its best defence technology'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

India will end up with second-rate defence equipment if it depends on foreign vendors for the supply of critical defence technology, warned Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday. He was speaking at the eighth Aero India International seminar in Bengaluru."Do not be under the impression that any country in the world, however friendly, would like to part with their most modern 'A' grade technology," he said.

BJP vows to ban cow slaughter in Bihar if voted to power

BJP vows to ban cow slaughter in Bihar if voted to power

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

"We will ban cow slaughter in Bihar if the BJP comes to power," former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi said.

Lessons from Sikkim for other states

Lessons from Sikkim for other states

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

There is nothing India-like about Sikkim and nothing Sikkimese about, well, large parts of India.

US House passes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

US House passes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The bill, known as the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, would prevent Saudi Arabia and other countries with alleged ties to terrorist groups from invoking their legal immunity in US courts.

'Make in India week: Sena chief not invited for Modi's event

'Make in India week: Sena chief not invited for Modi's event

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Modi will be arriving in Mumbai on Friday to inaugurate the 'Make in India' event at the MMRDA grounds in Bandra Kurla Complex followed by an event at National Sports Club ground in Worli.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

SC awards Rs 50 lakh to ex-ISRO scientist for 'harassment' in espionage case

SC awards Rs 50 lakh to ex-ISRO scientist for 'harassment' in espionage case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The court ordered a probe into the role of Kerala police officers involved in arrest of Nambi Narayanan.

PHOTOS: China learns the Art of Living

PHOTOS: China learns the Art of Living

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

China looks to yoga to bring about "spiritual renaissance" for a calming influence on the people troubled by effects of globalisation and rapid economic changes, said a top Chinese official, as Indian spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar opened his 'Art of Living' centre in Beijing.

Is NRC a 'road to nowhere'?

Is NRC a 'road to nowhere'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Two people, one legally assisting the affected people because of their exclusion from the National Register of Citizens (NRC), and another whose relative has been declared a 'foreigner' by the quasi-judicial Foreigners' Tribunal (FT), talk to Rediff.com about the issues on the ground that people excluded from the NRC are facing and how it can turn into a long-drawn legal process.

The rise and fall of TTV Dinakaran

The rise and fall of TTV Dinakaran

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Palaniswami and Paneerselvam joined to oust Dinakaran and EC cancelled R K Nagar by-election.