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Chinese village in Arunachal: India must speak up!

Chinese village in Arunachal: India must speak up!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'China wants to change the status quo of India's Northern Border and proves that it can do whatever it wants in what it perceives as its own territory,' states Claude Arpi.

After call with Modi, Trump dials Imran, asks to 'moderate rhetoric'

After call with Modi, Trump dials Imran, asks to 'moderate rhetoric'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Trump spoke by telephone with Khan to discuss "the need to reduce tensions and moderate rhetoric with India over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir," the White House said in a readout of the call.

Trump may offer trade deal to Modi, sign it in India

Trump may offer trade deal to Modi, sign it in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Indications are that a 'preliminary agreement' may be unveiled during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US this week, with President Trump signing the final deal in India in November.

Jaya's portrait unveiled in TN assembly, Oppn stays away

Jaya's portrait unveiled in TN assembly, Oppn stays away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Facing the opposition benches, it is the 11th portrait to adorn the House.

The man who designed the Ram temple

The man who designed the Ram temple

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chandrakant Sompura has either planned, designed, built or renovated over a hundred temples in India and abroad.

Cong calls for another meet, invites Pilot as crisis worsens

Cong calls for another meet, invites Pilot as crisis worsens

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The current crisis began Friday night when the Rajasthan Police sent a notice to Pilot, asking him to record his statement over an alleged attempt to bring down the government.

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

A realistic assessment will tell us that not much has changed between India and Pakistan; the relationship remains as fraught as before with little prospect of reconciliation, notes Ajai Shukla.

Won't use nuclear weapons first: Imran Khan amid tensions

Won't use nuclear weapons first: Imran Khan amid tensions

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

"I want to tell India that war is not a solution to any problem. The winner in war is also a loser. War gives birth to host of other issues," said the Pakistani prime minister.

GST Council gives relief to builders of under-construction residential projects

GST Council gives relief to builders of under-construction residential projects

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The move will help address apprehensions as well as potential disputes on various computational and transitional issues such as the loss of input credits and pricing that were bound to arise on account of the change.

Triple murder in Delhi: Govt official, family killed

Triple murder in Delhi: Govt official, family killed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

The victims have been identified as Sanjay, 50, his wife Jyoti, 48, and their son Pawan, 21.

Hopes for GST rise as Rajya Sabha to debate bill for 4 hrs

Hopes for GST rise as Rajya Sabha to debate bill for 4 hrs

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Select committees of the House have already submitted their reports

How life will change for the better for India's domestic workers

How life will change for the better for India's domestic workers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Govt working on policy to regularise migrant workers, labour ministry puts out broad contours of the policy for public discussion

Adarsh land doesn't belong to army: Ex-army officer

Adarsh land doesn't belong to army: Ex-army officer

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

A retired army officer on Tuesday told a judicial commission that he became a member of the Adarsh Housing Society after he was informed by his staff that the land on which the controversial high rise stands does not belong to the Ministry of Defence.

BJP attacked in Lok Sabha for fuelling communalism

BJP attacked in Lok Sabha for fuelling communalism

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday came under attack in Lok Sabha from the Opposition which accused the ruling party of fuelling communalism, resulting in uproar in the House during a debate on communal violence.

'Kashmir was denied the fruits of Indian democracy'

'Kashmir was denied the fruits of Indian democracy'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'All the benefits of democracy will flow to Kashmir now. This has not happened in the last 70 years.'

Gaya: 5 minor girls fall victim to family rivalry

Gaya: 5 minor girls fall victim to family rivalry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The girls belonging to three families, were kept in one house by their parents, who had fled from the village following some personal rivalry, Additional Superintendent of Police (Gaya) Ashok Kumar said.

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

New Delhi should resist any temptation to act as spoiler and instead should cooperate with its SCO partners in reaching a regional consensus behind the formation of an interim government in Kabul, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra

Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'When it is an open ballot, the division taking place in the open house will be for all to see.' 'As they say sunlight is the best disinfectant, this (aspect of the order) brings in transparency and it's in keeping with the best democratic principles.'

Pranab welcomes Ambani truce

Pranab welcomes Ambani truce

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Welcoming the truce between the Ambani brothers Mukesh and Anil, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said it would do a lot of good to the business world.

SP poll alliance with Cong in day or two

SP poll alliance with Cong in day or two

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Rahul Gandhi is more inclined towards Akhilesh, who has said their combination could win more than 300 of the 403 assembly seats.

Bishada youth may have consumed poison: Police

Bishada youth may have consumed poison: Police

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Bishada youth Jay Prakash, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Tuesday leading to allegations of police harassment, may have consumed poison following a fight with his wife.

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Though General Naravane's visit will not deal with 'impermanent' issues like the changing stands of politicians, it will certainly reinforce the deeper 'permanent' links between the people of Nepal and India. Time will hopefully tackle the present impermanence of the Sino-Nepalese romance, notes Claude Arpi.

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The Chief of Army Staff is scheduled to hold extensive talks with the top civilian and military brass of Nepal including his counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa on a range of key issues such as further boosting the management of the nearly 1,800 km-long border between the two countries.

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Farmers up the ante, call for 'Bharat bandh' on Dec 8

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadoni said if the Centre does not accept their demands during Saturday's talks, they will intensify their agitation against the new farm laws.

Obama asks Afghan prez candidates to refrain from violence

Obama asks Afghan prez candidates to refrain from violence

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

In an unusual personal intervention in a foreign election, United States President Barack Obama has asked the two presidential candidates in Afghanistan's disputed polls to maintain calm and threatened to cut-off American aid if 'extra-constitutional' steps are taken.

Will contest elections if party asks: Priyanka Gandhi

Will contest elections if party asks: Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

However, she said her own wish is to work for the party's organisation.

Adityanath meets affected families in Sonbhadra

Adityanath meets affected families in Sonbhadra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Targeting opposition parties, Adityanath alleged the agricultural land on which tribals used to practice traditional agriculture was registered "in the name of a Congress leader in a wrong way in 1955". He also claimed that the village head and his brother involved in the incident were associated with the Samajwadi Party.

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Myanmar military television says that the military has taken control of the country for one year.

Lankan parliament votes against PM Rajapaksa

Lankan parliament votes against PM Rajapaksa

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The parliament has approved a no-trust vote against Prime Minister Rajapaksa, speaker of parliament Karu Jayasuriya announced in the House.

With Cong on board, govt set to fast-track GST

With Cong on board, govt set to fast-track GST

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The Congress, however, said it wanted to see the final print on the wording of the dispute resolution mechanism before committing its support to the Bill

Koregaon-Bhima: 2 activists taken into custody after court rejects bail

Koregaon-Bhima: 2 activists taken into custody after court rejects bail

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The prosecution, while opposing the bail applications, had argued that they have "corrborative evidence" against the accused to prove their involvement in Maoist activities, such as mobilising cadres, recruiting students from eminent institutes and sending them to the interior to become "professional revolutionaries", raise funds and procure weapons.

Blackstone inks India's biggest office property deal

Blackstone inks India's biggest office property deal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Blackstone has bought A Wing and some part of B Wing of the building, which has three wings with a total area of 1.5 million square feet.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

Day after mega Diwali event, Yogi visits Ram Janmabhumi site

Day after mega Diwali event, Yogi visits Ram Janmabhumi site

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Ayodhya is my personal belief and it is my duty to develop the city, says the UP CM.

US court rejects plea for attachment of Sahara hotels

US court rejects plea for attachment of Sahara hotels

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

In a relief to Sahara, a US court has rejected a plea seeking to attach the Indian group's prized Plaza and Dream Downtown hotels.

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'There shall be no change in India-Japan ties,' predicts Rajaram Panda.

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man as well as focus more on driving economic recovery through higher spending on healthcare, infrastructure and defence amid rising tensions with neighbours, As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth Budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

Sahara slams 'attempt' to lower price of its hotels

Sahara slams 'attempt' to lower price of its hotels

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Sahara group, whose chief Subrata Roy who was in jail for over two years in connection with a long-running dispute with markets regulator Sebi is now out on parole

America's economic woes are far from over

America's economic woes are far from over

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

After 16 increasingly frantic days that tried the faith of the financial markets in the United States' institutional soundness, the US Congress has finally agreed on a deal that would postpone a showdown on federal government spending and borrowing for a while.