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President Mukherjee to visit China on May 24

President Mukherjee to visit China on May 24

Rediff.com18 May 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee will visit China from May 24 to 27 during which he will hold talks with the top Chinese leadership, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, announcing the first trip to the country by an Indian Head of State in six years.

India not concerned with Chinese submarine in Pakistan

India not concerned with Chinese submarine in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Saying it was not a worry, the Indian Navy said they were monitoring all such activities.

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Suresh Prabhu on the priority being given to safety and the need for more funds for railways to move ahead.

HC rejects Peter Mukerjea's bail plea in Sheena Bora murder case

HC rejects Peter Mukerjea's bail plea in Sheena Bora murder case

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

In his bail plea, Peter refuted the CBI's contention that he and Indrani hatched the conspiracy to murder Sheena.

Beat a weak rupee by investing in international funds

Beat a weak rupee by investing in international funds

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Investors in international funds should have a horizon of more than five years. Not only will this help them overcome equity and currency volatility, it will also help them enjoy better tax treatment, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Hyderabad drug racket: Telugu filmmaker quizzed for 10 hrs

Hyderabad drug racket: Telugu filmmaker quizzed for 10 hrs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Puri Jagannadh also gave his blood sample.

'Superbug resistant to antibiotics could spread'

'Superbug resistant to antibiotics could spread'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

A team of experts has, in fact, tracked the enzyme in Britain, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh and believes it to be more widespread than first thought. It is said to be resistant even to a class of antibiotics known as carbapenems, which are reserved for use in emergencies and used when bacteria are found to be resistant to more commonly prescribed antibiotics.

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Bharara, 48, has made a national and international mark for himself with many high-profile cases and investigations including foreign countries, insider trading and those involving US politicians.

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'It was a 20-minute boat ride journey of about 500 metres, but it must have been a giant leap together for the two staunchly secular leaders, Modi and Macron,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US slaps toughest ever sanctions on Iran

US slaps toughest ever sanctions on Iran

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The sanctions bar foreign countries from exporting refined petroleum to Iran, as well as restrict access to US financial institutions for any entities that help Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. Also, it prevents investment, transfer of technology and development of Iran's energy sector, and makes it easier for states and localities to divest from companies that do business with Iran.

'Laughter is so important these days'

'Laughter is so important these days'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'Comedy comes naturally to me.'

RBI asks banks to draw up policy for property deals abroad

RBI asks banks to draw up policy for property deals abroad

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The RBI said it has come to its notice that some Indian banks have committed certain lapses while buying or selling real estate and taking or letting out property on lease or rentals in some places in foreign countries, it said in a notification on Thursday.

US : 'Jihad Jane' pleads not guilty to terror plot

US : 'Jihad Jane' pleads not guilty to terror plot

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Colleen R LaRose alias Fatima LaRose, a 46-year-old Pennsylvania resident, was arrested in October last year and charged on four counts -- conspiracy to provide support to terrorists, attempting murder in a foreign country, indulging in identity thefts and making false statements. The five-minute hearing provided the first public glimpse of LaRose since she was accused of plotting to kill Swedish-cartoonist Lars Vilks for a blasphemous cartoon of Prophet Mohammed.

Tata Housing to launch projects abroad

Tata Housing to launch projects abroad

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

The company may partner with local governments and land owners to launch its projects.

Rajnath Singh appeals for peace as GJM supporters take out silent protest

Rajnath Singh appeals for peace as GJM supporters take out silent protest

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Security personnel in large numbers were deployed in the hill district of West Bengal after widespread clashes between GJM activists and the police were witnessed on Saturday.

Yoga-Tai Chi 'jugalbandi' marks Int Day of Yoga in China

Yoga-Tai Chi 'jugalbandi' marks Int Day of Yoga in China

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A large group of enthusiasts of Yoga and ancient Chinese martial art Tai-Chi took part in a 'Jugalbandi' exercises at the iconic Great Wall.

Modi pitches for Citizenship Bill amid commotion at Bengal rally

Modi pitches for Citizenship Bill amid commotion at Bengal rally

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Modi accused the TMC of killing the aspirations of the middle-class people in the state and said the ruling party in West Bengal is known for 'triple T -- Trinamool Tolabaji Tax'.

Jama Masjid email traced to Norway: Chidambaram

Jama Masjid email traced to Norway: Chidambaram

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The server from which an e-mail was sent a few hours after Sunday's Jama Masjid firing incident has been traced to Norway, Home Minister P Chidambaram said.

Court allows ex-TERI chief Pachauri to travel abroad

Court allows ex-TERI chief Pachauri to travel abroad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The court allowed Pachauri's application seeking its permission to travel to Kazakhstan, Guyana and Mexico till October 5 to attend various meetings, conferences and a film festival.

Pak court seeks reply on arrested Taliban

Pak court seeks reply on arrested Taliban

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

A Pakistani court gave three weeks to the federal government to submit a detailed reply on the status of 10 high-profile Afghan Taliban leaders who are in the custody of authorities.

Easter Bunny cometh: German couple decorates tree with 10,000 eggs!

Easter Bunny cometh: German couple decorates tree with 10,000 eggs!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Septuagenarian Volker Kraft and his wife have been decorating an apple tree in their garden since the early 1990s.

On sale: Cheap Chinese short-range missile

On sale: Cheap Chinese short-range missile

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

China plans to sell to foreign countries its new short-range air to surface missile which can be mounted on drones and is designed for anti-terrorism operations.

Time to step up and deliver: USAID head Rajiv Shah

Time to step up and deliver: USAID head Rajiv Shah

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

"A powerful consensus has formed across this government, at the highest level, that development is vital both to our national security and the shared interests of an interconnected world," Shah said in his maiden speech.

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Modi hailed the close defence cooperation between the two countries and welcomed the completion of the logistics agreement between the two navies.

IPR: US trade body bats for India despite tough resistance

IPR: US trade body bats for India despite tough resistance

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The council resisted intense pressure from the powerful manufacturing, pharma and other trade lobbies that have urged the Obama administration to enact punitive measures against India for a laundry list of alleged intellectual property and patent violations.

US woman charged with recruiting jihadis

US woman charged with recruiting jihadis

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

According to the indictment, unsealed in a Pennsylvania court, American citizen Colleen R LaRose, also known as 'Fatima LaRose' and 'Jihad Jane' is charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, conspiracy to kill in a foreign country, making false statements to a government official and attempted identity theft.

'Kaptan' Imran Khan takes oath as 22nd PM of Pakistan

'Kaptan' Imran Khan takes oath as 22nd PM of Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan's government will be the third consecutive democratic government in Pakistan since 2008.

Nalini made calls to Britain, Sri Lanka: TN

Nalini made calls to Britain, Sri Lanka: TN

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The Tamil Nadu Government on Friday said calls were made to foreign countries, including Britain and Sri Lanka, from the cellphone recovered from Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

China attacks Obama, Dalai Lama over proposed meet

China attacks Obama, Dalai Lama over proposed meet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

China on Thursday continued its tirade against the Dalai Lama, who is scheduled to meet United States President Barack Obama in mid-February, calling the meeting 'pathetic' and the Buddhist leader 'a trouble maker'Zhu Weiqun, Chinese executive vice minister for relations with foreign countries, said, "Tibetans will decide the future of the region, with or without the Dalai Lama".He claimed that the Chinese government had given the "Dalai Lama a chance to correct his mistakes"

China warns Obama against meeting Dalai Lama

China warns Obama against meeting Dalai Lama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

China has warned US President Barack Obama against meeting Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, saying this would "seriously undermine" Sino-US ties as a row escalated between the two major powers.

Indian American Rajiv Shah takes the helm of USAID

Indian American Rajiv Shah takes the helm of USAID

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

The 39-year-old Indian-American was sworn in on Friday by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the chief of USAID, which oversees disbursal of $40 billion US foreign aid programme.

First Indian to circumnavigate globe thanks boat

First Indian to circumnavigate globe thanks boat

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Naval officer Dilip Donde, who became the first Indian ever to circumnavigate the globe solo on a sail boat, on Sunday said foreigners did not believe that he was the first citizen from the country to take up this task. The 42-year-old naval officer steered into the Mumbai harbour on Saturday and was received by Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari, Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma and his family members.

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

'The lives of coal miners don't matter'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

'On November 8, two women activists were assaulted and left for dead because they were following the illegal mining trail. This is how bad the coal mafia is in Meghalaya.' 'Most politicians own coal mines, some policemen own coal mines and some in the administration own them.' 'So what you have is a nice cocktail and everybody is protecting each other.'

Who killed Prabha Arun Kumar? The mystery continues

Who killed Prabha Arun Kumar? The mystery continues

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

On March 8, Bengaluru techie Prabha Arun Kumar was stabbed to death while returning home in Sydney. A month later, the Sydney police are still struggling to solve the murder mystery.

PM has walked all the way to Pakistani camp: BJP

PM has walked all the way to Pakistani camp: BJP

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Hitting out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over his handling of foreign policy, Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday said India has completely reversed its position on terrorism emanating from Pakistan, and warned that the mention of Balochistan in the joint statement would 'trouble' the country. Initiating a debate on the 'Issues arising out of Prime Minister's recent visits to foreign countries', BJP leader Yashwant Sinha also targeted the government.

Tax issues out of future bilateral treaty

Tax issues out of future bilateral treaty

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The government has signed Bippas with 72 nations.

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

'Maligning the medical fraternity was not expected of PM'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The Indian Medical Association and the Mumbai Association of Medical Consultant have written a letter to Narendra Modi expressing disappointment over his statement during the Bharat ki Baat Sabke saath event in London.

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

National Disaster Management Authority had in 2016 suggested assistance offered as a goodwill gesture 'may' be accepted.

Govt may let IITs, IIMs set up campuses overseas

Govt may let IITs, IIMs set up campuses overseas

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has indicated that it may allow the premier Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institutes of Management to set up campuses in foreign countries once they improve their faculty positions.

PNB fraud: ED raids shell firms; I-T attaches Rs 145 cr assets

PNB fraud: ED raids shell firms; I-T attaches Rs 145 cr assets

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday continued raids for the seventh day as it visited 17 locations across the country, including four shell companies in Mumbai, even as the Income Tax department attached assets worth Rs 145 crore in the alleged Rs 11,400-crore Punjab National Bank fraud.