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China asserts 1959 perception of LAC; India rejects

China asserts 1959 perception of LAC; India rejects

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The stand by China spelt out by its foreign ministry insisting that it takes the 1959 line on perception of the LAC amid a nearly five-month-long border standoff in eastern Ladakh triggered a strong reaction from India.

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

Govt to give national identity cards to all Indians: Rajnath

Govt to give national identity cards to all Indians: Rajnath

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Government is preparing the National Population Register incorporating all genuine Indian citizens and will give them national identity cards in a time bound manner.

Camp Cola deadline extended, demolition to be filmed

Camp Cola deadline extended, demolition to be filmed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The demolition of illegal flats in Campa Cola compound beginning June 20 will be filmed and used as proof against the residents if they offer resistance, the city's municipal body said on Mumbai.

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to cancel his planned trip to the United States next week was mutually agreed upon, US President Donald Trump has said stating that such a meeting would be "fruitless unless Mexico is going to treat America fairly".

Proactive action against Covid among MHA list of achievements

Proactive action against Covid among MHA list of achievements

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Empowerment of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with extra territorial jurisdiction and declaration of Maulana Masood Azhar, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and Dawood Ibrahim as terrorists after legislative amendment were counted among its achievements by the MHA, headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Why is China more and more nervous?

Why is China more and more nervous?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The Tibetan nation still lives under the yoke of the Chinese Communist Party, and Beijing today has a guilty conscience; this creates a great uneasiness for Xi Jinping and his colleagues observes Claude Arpi.

Saudi Arabia regularises 40 lakh expats under Nitaqat

Saudi Arabia regularises 40 lakh expats under Nitaqat

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

"As many as 1.12 million expats corrected their professions until July 6. We have also issued and renewed more than 1.6 million work permits during the period," Abdullah Abuthnain, Deputy Minister for Inspections and Developing Work Atmosphere, was quoted by the local media as saying.

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

'Congress will definitely knock out BJP'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'When you meet Rahul Gandhi, you will know he is definitely the right guy to lead this country.'

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

SC refuses to hear PIL for reinstatement of IAS officer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking the reinstatement of suspended IAS officer Durga Sakhti Nagpal, who had cracked down on illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh.

SC agrees to hear PIL on Durga Sakthi's suspension

SC agrees to hear PIL on Durga Sakthi's suspension

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation seeking quashing of all proceedings against suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal, who had cracked down on illegal sand mining in Uttar Pradesh.

CBI arrests Micromax co-owner, executive in bribery case

CBI arrests Micromax co-owner, executive in bribery case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday arrested the co-owner of Micromax mobiles and another top executive of the company while they were allegedly giving Rs 30 lakh bribe to the engineers of North Delhi Municipal Corporation for clearance to a banquet hall construction.

The real threat to the judiciary is from within

The real threat to the judiciary is from within

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Can we ask the judges a simple question: You write judgments all the time to protect the judiciary from others. Will you write one on how to save the judiciary from the judges, too, asks Shekhar Gupta.

'Saudi Arabia still offers lot of opportunities for Indians'

'Saudi Arabia still offers lot of opportunities for Indians'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

"Saudi Arabia continues to be a land of opportunity for Indians. Indians have benefited the most from the amnesty scheme as 1.4 million people got their residency and work status legalised," says Faiz Ahmad Kidwai, Consul-General of India, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The art of gobbling up the Yamuna floodplain

The art of gobbling up the Yamuna floodplain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The disagreements over what needs to be done on floodplains allows for illegal takeover by land mafia till nothing is left, observes Sunita Narain

How cash became a bad word

How cash became a bad word

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Ajit Balakrishnan on understanding the anti-cash chorus.

Lockdown caused more suffering than COVID-19: Delhi HC

Lockdown caused more suffering than COVID-19: Delhi HC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Prasad said the government is expected to remain cognisant of the situation and evaluate it closely and if it is found that the rate of infection is going up, they can always review their decision and impose curbs, depending upon the situation.

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The BJP which stormed into Mamata Banerjee's fortress earlier this year by bagging 18 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats faced immense flak when the final NRC in Assam left out Bengali Hindus in large numbers.

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

Development for all, appeasement for none: Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur

Development for all, appeasement for none: Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

"There will be no discrimination in name of caste, religion and sex. There will be overall development," Adityanath said in his address at the Maharana Pratap Inter College in Gorakhpur, his parliamentary constituency.

Will not allow Azam Khan to turn UP into Mughalistan: VHP

Will not allow Azam Khan to turn UP into Mughalistan: VHP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Pravin Togadia on Tuesday said the outfit's controversial yatra would continue as planned.

Is Modi able to appease the climate gods?

Is Modi able to appease the climate gods?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The choking of natural drainage brings monsoonal Mumbai to its knees year after year.

Officer, 2 soldiers killed in clash with PLA; casualties on both sides

Officer, 2 soldiers killed in clash with PLA; casualties on both sides

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident along the border with China that Indian armed forces personnel have been killed after a gap of nearly 45 years.

Justice with judiciousness

Justice with judiciousness

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

While the judiciary remains our most trusted institution, it should debate its internal health, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Only 'women activists' expected to visit Sabarimala: TDB chief

Only 'women activists' expected to visit Sabarimala: TDB chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

"Is it possible for women to trek kilometers through the forest path and stand amongst the packed crowd?"

No plans for joint maritime patrol with India: US

No plans for joint maritime patrol with India: US

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

No such decision has been taken either in the Indian Ocean or South China Sea.

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

The CA insitute had asked the SFIO numerous times for details against the auditor, but it has not been furnished till now

Senior IAS officer arrested in Gulmarg land scam case

Senior IAS officer arrested in Gulmarg land scam case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Senior IAS officer Baseer Ahmad Khan was on Monday arrested by the Jammu and KashmirState Vigilance Organisation for allegedly misusing his official position for illegal transfer of government land in Gulmarg worth crores of rupees.

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

If Donald Trump moves into the White House and his family continues to receive any benefit from the company, during or even after his presidency, almost every foreign policy decision he makes will raise serious conflicts of interest and ethical quagmires, says Newsweek.

Can't share Brahmaputra data now: China

Can't share Brahmaputra data now: China

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

However, Beijing expresses readiness for talks to reopen the Nathu La pass for the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'

Pakistan has no locus standi in India's internal affairs, says MEA

Pakistan has no locus standi in India's internal affairs, says MEA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

EAM also hit out at Pakistan for continuing to glorify terrorists belonging to proscribed terrorist organisations.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Projects to pay for clean up if environmental damage is found

Mediocrity comes face to face with reality: Rahul hits back at PM

Mediocrity comes face to face with reality: Rahul hits back at PM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Gandhi had earlier tweeted about a smiling Modi during the latter's visit to Japan recently.

How long will men clean shit?

How long will men clean shit?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, the Supreme Court denounced manual scavenging as 'most uncivilised and inhuman'. 'It is the notion that they are born to do this which needs to change.'

Centre won't interfere in Tehelka case: Shinde

Centre won't interfere in Tehelka case: Shinde

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Sunday that the Centre cannot interfere in the sexual assault case against Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal.

Assam: Four ultras killed by security forces

Assam: Four ultras killed by security forces

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

At least four militants belonging to two rebel groups were killed in Assam in two separate encounters with security forces on Wednesday morning.

Justice Ranjan Gogoi retires as CJI

Justice Ranjan Gogoi retires as CJI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi's tenure as judge and as CJI was marked by some controversies and personal allegations but that never came in his way of his judicial work that was reflected in the last few days when benches headed by him delivered some path-breaking judgments.

NGOs vulnerable to terror funding, money laundering: MHA

NGOs vulnerable to terror funding, money laundering: MHA

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The column marked 'miscellaneous' in statements of accounts of Non-Governmental Organisations who receive foreign funds is turning out to be a headache for the Indian authorities. Vicky Nanjappa tells you why