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Amarinder hopes Pak's move won't affect Kartarpur corridor

Amarinder hopes Pak's move won't affect Kartarpur corridor

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Amarinder Singh described the neighbouring nation's action 'knee-jerk and uncalled for'.

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

"We direct the government to either bring in a law or an ordinance (for the construction of the Ram temple). There will be no compromise on this," Ramanandacharya Hansdevacharya, the patron of the ABSS, said in his concluding remarks at the conclave.

Ladakh standoff: India not a pushover, says foreign secy

Ladakh standoff: India not a pushover, says foreign secy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

He said that following a build-up of troops, multiple transgressions and attempts to unilaterally change facts on the ground by China, there have been several levels of talks and a fair amount of communication to ensure that the matter can be resolved through negotiation and diplomacy.

Meet Modi's new ministers

Meet Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Here are their short profiles.

China subsidiary fined Rs 18 cr for Pak N-exports

China subsidiary fined Rs 18 cr for Pak N-exports

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

The United States has imposed a highest ever penalty of nearly US $ 4 million (Rs 18 crore) on a Chinese subsidiary of an American company for illegally exporting high-tech coatings to Pakistan's under-construction Chashma 2 nuclear reactor.

What India's first detention centre will look like

What India's first detention centre will look like

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Here's a look at India's largest detention centre, located at Matia in Goalpara district of Assam. The new detention centre at Matia will house around 3,000 detainees.

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

But the Democrats appeared to be unconvinced by Trump's argument of national emergency.

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The threat is real the Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters at a White House news conference.

Shah sets 2024 deadline for nationwide NRC

Shah sets 2024 deadline for nationwide NRC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

"Today, I want to tell you that before the 2024 polls the NRC will be conducted across the country and each and every infiltrator identified and expelled."

Why, despite Mosul massacre, Punjab's youth still want to go to Iraq

Why, despite Mosul massacre, Punjab's youth still want to go to Iraq

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'The main reason people go to other countries is unemployment in Punjab'

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Gilgit Baltistan's large frontage with Kashmir and Ladakh across Kargil and the Siachen Glacier gives Pakistan and China the perceived scope for conduct of collusive operations against India and wrest control of the major course of the Indus and Shyok, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

ED files chargesheet against LeT chief in terror funding case

ED files chargesheet against LeT chief in terror funding case

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The agency's case is based on a National Investigation Agency complaint filed against the accused and Pakistan-based organisation Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation.

In Assam, BJP govt struggles to deal with influx issue

In Assam, BJP govt struggles to deal with influx issue

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has set a two-year deadline to seal the border.

Birthplace also a juristic entity, Hindu party tells SC

Birthplace also a juristic entity, Hindu party tells SC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench, which was hearing the politically sensitive case on 34th day, asked Parasaran as to whether 'it has been held that any Hindu temple, including the land has been accorded the juristic personality'.

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Trump's move followed a rare show of bipartisanship on Thursday when legislators voted to fund large swaths of the government and avoid a repeat of the recent five-week government shutdown.

Building collapses in Thane, 2 trapped

Building collapses in Thane, 2 trapped

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

A four-storey building collapsed in Mumbra area of adjoining Thane today.

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Democrats claim deal struck with Trump to protect immigrants

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Trump had scrapped the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme earlier this month which protect some 800,000 people who came to the US illegally as children.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

2 builders arrested for Thane building collapse

2 builders arrested for Thane building collapse

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

Two developers involved in construction of an illegal building which collapsed in Thane district on Thursday claiming 72 lives, were arrested on Saturday.

Post U'khand disaster, respect the vulnerability of the region

Post U'khand disaster, respect the vulnerability of the region

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Himalayas have seen unchecked construction activity, illegal mining, unscientific road building and hydropower projects built next to each other. Are we going to learn from this? Asks Sunita Narain

Assam opposes visa-free entry to Bangladesh nationals

Assam opposes visa-free entry to Bangladesh nationals

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Opposing the Central government's proposal of allowing Bangladeshis visa-free entry into Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said he couldn't allow it, as the state was already facing a problem of illegal migration.

Dispute settled, Bengaluru to get new national cricket academy

Dispute settled, Bengaluru to get new national cricket academy

Rediff.com19 May 2017

"Congratulations to BCCI and Karnataka Government for resolving this long-standing issue. Special thanks to Amitabh Choudhary for making extra effort," Khanna said in a statement.

Trump offers to protect dreamers in exchange of wall funding

Trump offers to protect dreamers in exchange of wall funding

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The deal was, however, dismissed by the Democrats as a 'non-starter'.

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

The greatest threat to our democracy post 1975

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'Refusing to implement the CAA-NRC, as some states have done via resolutions in state assemblies, is a violation of the Constitution; an attempt to alter the fundamental structure of our democracy and a recipe for anarchy,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Thane building collapse toll mounts to 44

Thane building collapse toll mounts to 44

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Heartbreaking tales like a male survivor losing 13 of his family members unfolded, as rescuers armed with sensor-fitted equipment still looked for survivors and bodies in the debris of bricks, mortar and twisted steel, a day after the collapse at Shil-Phata in Daighar in Mumbra.

Sebi slaps Rs 1-cr fine on Rose Valley

Sebi slaps Rs 1-cr fine on Rose Valley

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The case is related to a probe by Securities and Exchange Board of India over allegations that Rose Valley had raised money by issuing debentures without complying with the norms.

It was a disaster waiting to happen, and it DID!

It was a disaster waiting to happen, and it DID!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Even as the jury is still out on whether the destruction in the state is man-made or caused by nature's fury, there's sufficient evidence to suggest that warnings were loud and clear much before the disaster struck.

ED order over Mumbai building not executable: AJL tells HC

ED order over Mumbai building not executable: AJL tells HC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), which runs the National Herald newspaper, on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) May 2020 provisional attachment order attaching its nine-storey building in Mumbai was 'non executable' as the agency has not identified which portions have been attached.

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Yogi pats himself for UP's complete transformation, Opposition says it's all gas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Asserting that Uttar Pradesh has undergone a complete transformation under his government, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that there have been no riots since 2017, strict action has been taken against the mafia and the state is in the frontline of implementing welfare schemes, ensuring the ease of doing business and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

IPL: SC allows de-sealing of stands at Chidambaram stadium

IPL: SC allows de-sealing of stands at Chidambaram stadium

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The Supreme Court has directed Chennai Corporation to de-seal three stands with 12,000 seats at the M A Chidambaram Stadium for Tuesday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Daredevils.

Ayodhya verdict: 90 held, action against thousands of social media posts

Ayodhya verdict: 90 held, action against thousands of social media posts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Action has been taken against 8,275 posts including 4,563 posts on Sunday, it said, adding these had been posted on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

ED summons Praful Patel in alleged deal with Dawood's aide

ED summons Praful Patel in alleged deal with Dawood's aide

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Patel has already been questioned by the ED in an another money laundering case linked to the aviation scam.

TDP stalls Parliament over irrigation projects

TDP stalls Parliament over irrigation projects

Rediff.com14 May 2007

TDP members, led by their leader K Yerrannaidu, were on their feet as soon as the House assembled accusing the Maharashtra government of constructing these projects 'illegally'.

All-party meet: Oppn raises Farooq's detention

All-party meet: Oppn raises Farooq's detention

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured at the all-party meeting that the government is ready to discuss all issues.

Why all Indians must support the CAB

Why all Indians must support the CAB

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'The entire brouhaha with regard to the CAB smacks of blatant Hinduphobia, a duplicitous exercise, morally corrupt in its construct and aimed at divesting deserving Hindus of basic human rights by raising the bogey of Muslim discrimination, and must be called out for what it is,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Why the regional journalist is at threat

Why the regional journalist is at threat

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The murders of journalists in 2015 underscore the rising power of regional language media, especially local-language newspapers, says Nilanjana S Roy

Meet the law student who moved SC on Aarey

Meet the law student who moved SC on Aarey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

'It was immoral to cut the trees at Aarey, says Delhi law student Rishav Ranjan.

Indian, B'desh border guards hold talks

Indian, B'desh border guards hold talks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Illegal intrusions by each other's nationals, trans-border crime, smuggling of firearms, and construction of illegal structures along the border figured in the three-day meeting between Indian and Bangladeshi border guards.

Man who killed Himachal officer during demolition drive arrested

Man who killed Himachal officer during demolition drive arrested

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Vijay Singh had fired at assistant town planner Shail Bala Sharma, who was leading a SC mandated demolition drive against illegal structures, and fled.

Legal regime should define what sustainable sand mining is

Legal regime should define what sustainable sand mining is

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

More than legal and illegal mining of sand, the issue which stares us in the face is sustainable sand mining, says Gopal Krishna