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Israeli Parliament Remembers 26/11

Israeli Parliament Remembers 26/11

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

As the newly elected Knesset, the Israeli parliament, convened in Jerusalem, it invited Moshe Holtzberg, the toddler survivor of 26/11 and now about 15 years old, to recite Psalm 122 from the Books of Psalms at the inaugural ceremony.

Quad leaders' meet cancelled, but Modi's visit on: Australian PM

Quad leaders' meet cancelled, but Modi's visit on: Australian PM

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday said that his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi would still travel next week to Australia despite the cancellation of the Quad leaders' meeting in Sydney and he is looking forward to welcoming him.

Tax raids on DMK leader in poll-bound TN

Tax raids on DMK leader in poll-bound TN

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The searches over suspected tax evasion began in the morning and it covered multiple premises connected to a prominent leader of the main opposition DMK, based in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district.

Image: Obama, PM at the White House

Image: Obama, PM at the White House

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

In a brief speech, United States President Barak Obama has welcomed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "Yours is the first official state visit of my presidency.Its fitting that you and India be so recognised," Obama told Singh at the ceremonial welcome at the White House.

BJP challenges Pawar's defence of Deshmukh, cites presser held by him

BJP challenges Pawar's defence of Deshmukh, cites presser held by him

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday claimed that Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh had held a 'press conference' on February 15 which contradicted Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar's assertion that he was hospitalised then.

Nitish to be Bihar CM for 4th term, will take oath on Monday

Nitish to be Bihar CM for 4th term, will take oath on Monday

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

We shall be taking oath at the Raj Bhavan, tomorrow, around 4-4.30 pm, Kumar siad.

When Amethi flooded Rahul with complaints

When Amethi flooded Rahul with complaints

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The local MP interacted with party workers and people not only from his constituency but far flunged areas and adjoining districts as well at Munshiganj guest house on last day of his visit, party activists said.

Single Indian woman? No house for you

Single Indian woman? No house for you

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

I'm a single Indian woman, I have unpredictable hours and overnight guests, I'm stubborn as a mule and I like practising the drums,' says Mitali Saran, who is house-hunting these days.

Corporate residences give hotels competition

Corporate residences give hotels competition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Companies prefer to set up their own guest houses rather than paying huge tariffs at luxury hotels.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Deshmukh asked me to collect money from bars: Waze tells ED

Deshmukh asked me to collect money from bars: Waze tells ED

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Earlier, former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh had accused Deshmukh of asking Waze to collect money from bar owners in Mumbai, an allegation which Deshmukh, who later resigned, denied.

'I fainted at my wedding and so did my husband'

'I fainted at my wedding and so did my husband'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Neetu Kapoor recalls the day she became a RK bahu.

Friendly fire killed 4 UN staffers in Kabul?

Friendly fire killed 4 UN staffers in Kabul?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Three of them are believed to have died in "friendly fire" by Afghan security forces. Another staffer was burnt in a fire that was caused by exploding grenades, the Board of Inquiry revealed.

Pak foreign minister meets Yasin Malik, talks JK

Pak foreign minister meets Yasin Malik, talks JK

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

A day ahead of her visit to India for crucial peace talks, Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Monday said bilateral parleys on Kashmir issue should not be only "for the sake of dialogue" and should yield "constructive results".

Groom calls off wedding over 'old' furniture in dowry

Groom calls off wedding over 'old' furniture in dowry

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The bride's father told reporters that the groom's parents misbehaved with him when he had gone to their house.

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.

Uddhav holds first cabinet meet, promises aid to farmers

Uddhav holds first cabinet meet, promises aid to farmers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

He said the first decision of the cabinet was to approve Rs 20 crore fund for conserving Raigad Fort, which was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

India to send more ITBP troops to Afghanistan

India to send more ITBP troops to Afghanistan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Following the audacious attack in Kabul on places frequented by Indians, the government on Friday decided to send 40 additional Indo-Tibetan Border Police commandos to secure its people and installations in the war-hit country. The ITBP commandos will leave for the neighbouring country on Saturday. Sources said while some would be deployed in the Indian missions, a few others would be stationed in guest houses frequently used by Indians involved in development work.

India mulls scaling down Afghan mission operations

India mulls scaling down Afghan mission operations

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The government is also planning to put all the Indians working in projects like power and road together to ensure their safety, reliable government sources said on Wednesday. This follows an assessment made by National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon's visit to Kabul last week in the wake of terror attack on Feb 26 on guest houses frequented by Indians in which seven Indians were killed.

'LeT attackers had info about Indians in Kabul'

'LeT attackers had info about Indians in Kabul'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Four Lashkar-e-Tayiba gunmen, who stormed into the Kabul guest houses packed with Indian officials, came clad in burqa to hide their strapped explosives and appeared to have a detailed knowledge including names of their intended Indian victims.

'Canada is deeply sorry': Trudeau apologises for honouring Nazi veteran

'Canada is deeply sorry': Trudeau apologises for honouring Nazi veteran

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologised for the Canadian Parliament's recognition of a man who fought for a Nazi unit during World War II, an incident that drew global condemnation and was termed by the Opposition as the 'biggest single diplomatic embarrassment' in the country's history.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Magic number of 145 can be crossed only if MVA allies stay together: Ajit Pawar

Magic number of 145 can be crossed only if MVA allies stay together: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Hitting back at Patole, senior NCP leader Pawar wondered whether the Bharatiya Janata Party, too, should accuse the former of backstabbing it as he had quit the saffron party to join the Congress in 2018.

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

An Indian-origin man, who founded a humanitarian aid organisation that has provided relief to people worldwide, has received one of South Africa's highest honours.

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

'Ramazan Mubarak': Trump hosts 1st iftar dinner at White House

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Last year, Trump broke with decades of precedent by not hosting the annual Iftar dinne.

Suryanelli rape case: Kerala govt opposes PIL against Kurien

Suryanelli rape case: Kerala govt opposes PIL against Kurien

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Kerala government on Thursday submitted in the high court that a Public Interest Litigation seeking further investigation against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien in the nearly two-decade-old Suryanelli rape case was not maintainable and pointed that the prime accused had retracted his statement which sought to implicate the Congress leader.

A house for Mr Modi

A house for Mr Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Life inside the prime minister's official residence is highly regulated, but it comes with its perks, says Veenu Sandhu

Astrologer fails to foresee arrest!

Astrologer fails to foresee arrest!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Pune-based astrologer Govind Chandok has been held on charges of duping people by claiming to be close to 'higher-ups' and fraudulently charging money to get things done.

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Back in the Press Briefing room on being commended for her questions to President Biden and the Indian prime minister, The Wall Street Journal's Sabrina Siddiqui responded, "You gotta do it."

Lahore attack: 24 suspects detained

Lahore attack: 24 suspects detained

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Pakistani authorities have detained about a dozen suspects in connection with the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team here that left six players injured, as government announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for information about the attackers.

To fight Left, Congress ties up with Trinamul

To fight Left, Congress ties up with Trinamul

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

The Trinamul Congress on Sunday night formed an alliance with the Congress in West Bengal to fight the Left Front in the Lok Sabha elections in a significant development that gave the UPA one more ally weaning Mamata Banerjee's party away from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

Rediff.com10 May 2023

His disqualification to participate in future elections may follow, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Obamas serve samosa at White House reception

Obamas serve samosa at White House reception

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

United Stated President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama served chicken samosa among other mouthwatering dishes at a White House reception hosted for ambassadors including Indian envoy Meera Shankar. Though samosa in India is a vegetarian preparation but in the West, where it has become one of the most popular Indian snacks, it is served with fillings of minced meat. But Obamas served samosas with chicken fillings with yogurt dip to his guests in White House.

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Sahara owns several luxury apartments, assets abroad

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Other London properties, aircraft & offshore accounts are yet to catch the attention of regulators.

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

What happens when a Delhi professor is given the rare opportunity to travel with the Pakistan army along the LoC? Find out in this fascinating excerpt from Happymon Jacob's book, The Line of Control: Travelling With The Indian And Pakistani Armies.

Bodies of Indians killed in Kabul brought back

Bodies of Indians killed in Kabul brought back

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The bodies of six Indians killed in the Taliban attack in Kabul were flown to New Delhi in a special aircraft. Eight other Indians who were injured in the terror strike on two guest houses in the Afghan capital were also brought to the city in the plane.

All-party delegation arrives in Jammu

All-party delegation arrives in Jammu

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

The 18-member all-party delegation headed by Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil arrived in Jammu on Saturday to review the situation following recent violent protests, but the Shri Amarnath Sangarsh Samiti, which is leading the agitation over land transfer issue, refused to hold talks with the team members.

Modi leaves for Egypt after concluding US State Visit

Modi leaves for Egypt after concluding US State Visit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The two-day State Visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister since 1997.

Review: Ozhivudivasathe Kali makes a social comment

Review: Ozhivudivasathe Kali makes a social comment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The social comment in Sanalkumar Sasidharan's Ozhivudivasathe Kali could well make it a success at the box office, feels Paresh C Palicha.