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Foreigners barred from working in B'desh for 5 yrs

Foreigners barred from working in B'desh for 5 yrs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2007

In a step intended to create more jobs for locals and help them grasp techincal know-how, Bangladeshi authorities have decided to bar all foreign nationals, including Indians, from working in the country for the next five years.

Nepal's SC to decide Sobhraj's fate

Nepal's SC to decide Sobhraj's fate

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

On August 20, 2004, the Kathmandu District Court sentenced him to life imprisonment, convicting him for killing the two tourists.

US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The new executive order, which will come into force on March 16, covers people from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen.

Foreign students in Bangalore will feel the heat

Foreign students in Bangalore will feel the heat

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Vidhan Soudha to be out of bounds for public

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Embraer cannot escape Indian laws just because it has struck a settlement with American authorities, Parrikar said.

Foreigners flock to India for good jobs

Foreigners flock to India for good jobs

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

After middle and senior level foreigners making it to India it is now the turn of professionals who are at the beginning of their career to flock to the country, as the work environment throws them a huge challenge, both professional as well as personal.

  India may refund VAT to foreign tourists

India may refund VAT to foreign tourists

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Commerce Minister Kamal Nath is pushing for a major policy change, one that would result in foreign travellers to India being refunded the value-added tax they pay on purchases made here.

Delhi HC questions govt on offloading of Greenpeace activist

Delhi HC questions govt on offloading of Greenpeace activist

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Delhi HC said, with reference to the Greenpeace activist, that difference of opinion does not mean being anti-national.

US court dumps human rights case against Badal

US court dumps human rights case against Badal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

A United States court has dismissed a human rights violation case against Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on the ground that a Sikh advocacy group did not properly serve court summons on him.

Telecom firms can now have expat CEOs

Telecom firms can now have expat CEOs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

In the earlier Press Note 5, these posts could not be occupied by foreigners. However, the chief technology officer will have to be an Indian resident.

Committed to India's bid for permanent UNSC seat: US

Committed to India's bid for permanent UNSC seat: US

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The reaffirmation from the US comes in the backdrop of the maiden India US Strategic and Commercial Dialogue which was held on Tuesday.

What was the need for Jadhav to be tried by a military court?

What was the need for Jadhav to be tried by a military court?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Pakistan's military courts have gained a disrepute for not being transparent and violating all provisions of a fair trial.

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The leaders of the US Senate and House Intelligence committees have defended National Security Agency's phone and internet surveillance programmes, saying it has been critical in thwarting potential terrorist attacks and also to track the 2008 Mumbai attacks' convict David Headley.

BJP has decided to use Assam as its key to 2019

BJP has decided to use Assam as its key to 2019

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'As demonetisation showed us, the Shah-Modi duo can take big risks.' 'Risking economic damage for political benefit, however, is one thing, stoking old fires in complicated Assam is another', warns Shekhar Gupta.

Indian-origin anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies

Indian-origin anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Kathrada, who frequently referred to Mandela as his 'elder brother', was among three political prisoners who were sentenced to life imprisonment together with the South African anti-apartheid icon after the infamous Rivonia Trial of 1964.

Expat staff under taxman's lens

Expat staff under taxman's lens

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

Infosys hunts for talent in US universities

Infosys hunts for talent in US universities

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

For the first time ever, India's second largest software exporter Infosys Technologies would aggressively scout for talent in US universities, from where it would hire 300 fresh graduates.

JK govt to revoke AFSPA after taking Army on board: Mufti

JK govt to revoke AFSPA after taking Army on board: Mufti

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohmmad Sayeed on Monday said his government will proceed with phased removal of AFSPA after consulting the Army as they have aired their apprehension over it.

460 foreign pilots on Indian flights

460 foreign pilots on Indian flights

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

As many as 460 foreign nationals are working as commanders in flights by domestic carriers to meet the shortage of pilots, Minister of state for Civil Aviation Praful Patel informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Specialise in international business

Specialise in international business

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade invites applications for its MBA programme in International Business.

Bangladesh arrests 4 suspects in Italian aid worker's murder

Bangladesh arrests 4 suspects in Italian aid worker's murder

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Bangladeshi police on Monday arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in the murder of an Italian aid worker in Dhaka last month for which the dreaded Islamic State terror group claimed responsibility.

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Nasheed, whose Maldivian Democratic Party functions from Colombo, appealed for India's help.

'Microsoft got over 400 requests from India for info on IDs'

'Microsoft got over 400 requests from India for info on IDs'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Microsoft received over 400 requests from India last year for inquiries regarding criminal activity, affecting nearly 600 different accounts, according to the American tech giant.

India approached Microsoft 400 times for ID check

India approached Microsoft 400 times for ID check

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

However, requests made by the Indian government in both the email and Skype categories are far less than that of other countries.

A national park on Moon?

A national park on Moon?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

A new bill introduced into the US Congress would create the Apollo Lunar Landing Sites National Historical Park on the Moon.

Home Min raises concern over use of Aadhaar as address proof

Home Min raises concern over use of Aadhaar as address proof

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Home Ministry said that 'Aadhaar' is strong on ensuring unique identity, 'however, uniqueness of identity is not a necessary condition to ensure authenticity of identity or genuineness of other entries or records of Aadhaar number', sources said.

ISRO makes history, launches 104 satellites in one go

ISRO makes history, launches 104 satellites in one go

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The space agency launched 104 satellites, breaking the previous record of 37 by Russia.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar dismissed the pleas on the ground of delay in filing the petition and also on merit.

Switzerland to ease tax info exchange norms on stolen data

Switzerland to ease tax info exchange norms on stolen data

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Switzerland has been facing international pressure as countries step up efforts to curb illicit fund flows.

HC quashes Baig's death penalty in Pune German bakery blast

HC quashes Baig's death penalty in Pune German bakery blast

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed the death penalty awarded to lone convict Himayat Baig in the 2010 German Bakery blast in Pune due to lack of evidence, but confirmed the life sentence imposed on him for possession of explosives.

Five militants  killed in Kashmir

Five militants killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

The gun battle broke out at Imamsahib in Shopian, around 60 km from Srinagar, when troops engaged in combing operation were fired upon, the sources said.

UN 'gravely disappointed' after Israel-Hamas truce collapses

UN 'gravely disappointed' after Israel-Hamas truce collapses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the collapse of a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, asking Israel and the Palestinians factions to reach an immediate understanding on a durable truce.

'India's stand on Rohingyas is despicable'

'India's stand on Rohingyas is despicable'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'What kind of world player are you trying to be?'

Death toll exceeds 7,000 as Nepal says no chance of more survivors

Death toll exceeds 7,000 as Nepal says no chance of more survivors

Rediff.com3 May 2015

The death toll in Nepal's devastating earthquake on Sunday jumped to 7,040 with another 14,123 people injured.

Barkha Singh belongs to Congress, cannot be 'unbiased' as DCW chief: Kejriwal

Barkha Singh belongs to Congress, cannot be 'unbiased' as DCW chief: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

"Barkha Singh belongs to the Congress, and everyone knows it. She even contested elections as a Congress candidate. And, if she is the chairperson of Delhi Women Commission, she is certainly not doing an unbiased job. She is doing politics there. We want someone who is unbiased," he told media persons in New Delhi on Thursday

Pachauri steps down from TERI governing council

Pachauri steps down from TERI governing council

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Environmentalist R K Pachauri, accused of sexual harassment by his former women colleagues in the recent past, has stepped down as a member of the governing council of the TERI.

AAP law minister has showdown with cops over drug peddling in South Delhi

AAP law minister has showdown with cops over drug peddling in South Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti carried out raids in South Delhi's Khirki Extension late night on Wednesday and is reported to have had a brush with the local police.

Wives, sisters become company directors to meet Sebi deadline

Wives, sisters become company directors to meet Sebi deadline

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Women of the family rush to become directors of firms to meet Sebi deadline.