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Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The famous Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has witnessed a steady rise in its fortunes in the form of donations from devotees over the last few years, a senior official of the organisation said on Friday.

UN expert calls for international pressure on N Korea over abductions

UN expert calls for international pressure on N Korea over abductions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

A United Nations human rights investigator has recommended that international pressure be put on North Korea as part of a multi-pronged strategy to know the fate of hundreds of foreign nationals allegedly abducted by it.

A wake-up call for the CBDT

A wake-up call for the CBDT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

Dhoni is co-owner of Chennai football franchise

Dhoni is co-owner of Chennai football franchise

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Dhoni on Monday became the co-owner of Chennaiyin FC, one of the eight franchise of Indian Super League.

Five lessons from London

Five lessons from London

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

'Encouraged' by Modi's remarks on ties: Pak envoy

'Encouraged' by Modi's remarks on ties: Pak envoy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Pakistan on Wednesday said it was "encouraged" after BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's remarks regarding ties with foreign countries and asserted that it was looking forward to a stable government here to engage "quickly, comprehensively and meaningfully".

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Not only is your privacy stripped stark naked, says Mitali Saran, the system itself is illegal and vulnerable.

NY cracks down on sex offenders

NY cracks down on sex offenders

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Some Indians are believed to be among those arrested under Operation Predator, launched to keep sexual predators off the streets and better protect children.

We must fight for those fighting for human rights

We must fight for those fighting for human rights

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'I have been a court reporter for many years and have not seen such blatant suppression of those who are fighting for human rights, suppression of freedom of expression, and linking it to terrorism.'

India Inc seeks NRIs on company boards

India Inc seeks NRIs on company boards

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Entry of top chief executive officers of large MNCs and Non-Resident Indians into the boards of leading domestic companies will help India integrate with the prevalent global corporate culture, says a survey.

Now, a real estate start-up for expat rentals

Now, a real estate start-up for expat rentals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The home rental market is facing a slowdown.

18 MNCs pulled up forex violations

18 MNCs pulled up forex violations

Rediff.com6 May 2003

Show-cause notices have been issued to 18 multinationals including Samsung, LG, Daewoo Motors, Japan Airlines and Marubeni for alleged violation of foreign exchange regulations, Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

US hikes H1-B visa cap to 85,000

US hikes H1-B visa cap to 85,000

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Premji defends US fingerprinting rule

Premji defends US fingerprinting rule

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

Wipro Chairman Azim Premji on Wednesday defended the United States' moves to fingerprint and photograph foreign nationals entering the country.

PCB makes huge profit from ticket sales

PCB makes huge profit from ticket sales

Rediff.com19 May 2004

Initial reconciliation figures show that it earned RS 80m on tickets for the India-Pakistan series.

AAP more comfortable on streets than secretariat: BJP

AAP more comfortable on streets than secretariat: BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The BJP on Sunday accused Delhi's Law Minister Somnath Bharti of "racism" and wondered if the dharna planned by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to demand suspension of some police officials is a ploy for "a way out of the government and get back to the streets".

Can AAP raise itself again?

Can AAP raise itself again?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

'You can never say never in politics.' 'We may still see the return of AAP, but hopefully not of the same abusive politics again,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Thailand arrests main suspect in Bangkok blast case

Thailand arrests main suspect in Bangkok blast case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In a breakthrough, Thailand's prime minister announced on Tuesday that a second foreign national believed to be the main suspect in the country's worst bombing at a Brahma temple here that claimed 20 lives has been arrested near the Cambodian border.

Manmohan made same number of foreign trips as Modi: Amit Shah

Manmohan made same number of foreign trips as Modi: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 May 2015

"When Modiji undertakes a trip abroad, thousands of Indians wait to welcome him and foreign nations are eager to do business with India," he added.

SC bars deportation of Rohingyas till hearing on November 21

SC bars deportation of Rohingyas till hearing on November 21

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

The top court made it clear that there was a need for holistic hearing and it is neither going to be swayed by the arguments of senior lawyer Fali S Nariman, who is representing the petitioners, nor by any other senior counsel and the submissions have to go by the letter of the law.

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui gets 7 years in jail for rape of US woman

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui gets 7 years in jail for rape of US woman

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Bollywood film 'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui, held guilty for raping a US researcher, was on Thursday sent to seven years in jail by a Delhi court which said that he took advantage of the situation when she was alone in his house.

Show no mercy to Rajiv killers: Modi sarkar tells SC

Show no mercy to Rajiv killers: Modi sarkar tells SC

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Our former PM was killed by these people. What mercy is to be seen or shown, said the government to the SC.

Delhi to throw out illegal immigrants

Delhi to throw out illegal immigrants

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

‘We must comprehend the danger posed by illegal presence of these nationals here. It is unacceptable situation,’ Lt Governor Vijai Kapoor said.

Fresh tremor jolts Bengal, death toll in India rises to 72

Fresh tremor jolts Bengal, death toll in India rises to 72

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Home Secretary L C Goyal said 72 deaths were reported from the four states of Bihar -- 56, Uttar Pradesh -- 12, West Bengal -- 3 and Rajasthan --1.

18 MNCs rapped for paying salaries abroad

18 MNCs rapped for paying salaries abroad

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

18 MNCs have been issued show cause notices by the Enforcement Directorate for paying salaries abroad to their foreign national employees working in India without the RBI's permission.

Nigerians misuse educational schemes: Goan MP Shantaram Naik

Nigerians misuse educational schemes: Goan MP Shantaram Naik

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Amid a row between Goa government and Nigerians, Goa MP Shantaram Naik on Friday claimed that Nigerians misuse educational schemes, violate Foreign Exchange Management Act and indulge in drug trade in the state.

41 dead, 239 injured in Istanbul airport suicide attacks

41 dead, 239 injured in Istanbul airport suicide attacks

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Officials added that three suicide bombers carried out the attacks at three different spots at the airport.

Jet Airways unveils special offer

Jet Airways unveils special offer

Rediff.com21 Jun 2003

Jet Airways on Saturday announced a special offer, which would enable its economy class passengers to upgrade to the business class by paying an additional amount of Rs 500 to 1,200 on the normal economy class fares.

Terror alert: Pakistani with HuJI link arrested in Hyderabad

Terror alert: Pakistani with HuJI link arrested in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

A team of South Zone Task Force on Thursday nabbed Mohammed Nasir of Bangladeshi origin (who had migrated to Pakistan) on charge of having close links with HuJI and helping a IM operative, an accused in the 2013 Dilsukhnagar twin blast.

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The massive earthquake in Sichuan struck at 9:19 pm (local time) on Tuesday and the epicentre was monitored at a depth of 20 km, state-run Xinhua new agency reported.

Delhi: Ola cab driver arrested for allegedly molesting Belgian woman

Delhi: Ola cab driver arrested for allegedly molesting Belgian woman

Rediff.com8 May 2016

After stepping out of the cab near South East Delhi's C R Park area, she informed the police about the incident at around 10 pm, the police said.

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The USCIS announcement indicated that the US government is going to be tough and stringent in approval of H-1B visas this year.

US justifies surveillance; makes Headley an example

US justifies surveillance; makes Headley an example

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Top American officials have defended the controversial secret surveillance programme of the Obama administration, saying such efforts helped them to abort several terrorist attacks and nab terrorists like David Headley, the 26/11 Mumbai attacks convict.

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Time to fight Trump's war on human rights

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

'Responding with outrage is not enough. It is the time, and the responsibility of all who hold those rights dear, to fight back, says Aakar Patel.

Equal rights to foreign arms vendors: A big worry for MoD

Equal rights to foreign arms vendors: A big worry for MoD

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Even while rejecting Israel Military Industries' petition, the court has effectively granted foreign vendors the constitutional right to be treated equally with Indian companies.