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India must be militarily prepared for the worst

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'One must remember that a dragon has a forked tongue,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

Seeking a better life: Poignant images of migrants at the border

Seeking a better life: Poignant images of migrants at the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Rediff.com brings you images of struggle and hope as migrants attempt to reach European countries.

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Rediff.com27 May 2018

While inaugurating the projects, Modi said highways construction has reached 27-km a day from mere 12-km a day during the Congress regime.

Is COVID-19 like a thief in the night?

Is COVID-19 like a thief in the night?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'COVID-19 comes in, we have our immune response, the immune response overtakes COVID-19 in no time, usually within a day.' 'Fortunately, the majority who get infected will also be in that first category , where there is no damage and the virus is completely overcome.'

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The stylish batsman of yesteryears polled 173 votes while his opponent Prakash Chand Jain got 73 votes. His entire panel won their respective contests.

Coal mine mishap in Odisha kills 4

Coal mine mishap in Odisha kills 4

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The incident took place when some people from nearby villages were collecting coal from the "over-burdened" dump yard located near the mining area.

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The American had expressed a desire to meet the Sentinelese tribe, which is known to resist all contact with outsiders, often firing arrows at anyone who comes near.

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

From 2007 to 2017: How the 2G scam case progressed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A special court on Thursday acquitted all accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam cases. The scam relates to the granting of 2G spectrum licence allocations in 2007-08 which caused, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, a loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore. Here is a detailed timeline of how the case came to light and how it has progressed over the years:

MHA seeks full report on BSF jawan video by tomorrow

MHA seeks full report on BSF jawan video by tomorrow

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Yadav has now been shifted from the Line of Control to a nearby battalion in Poonch.

NRIs need to show old notes to Customs at airports

NRIs need to show old notes to Customs at airports

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Non-Resident Indians and Indian nationals abroad can deposit up to Rs 25,000 of the demonetised currency during the 3-6 month grace period, but only if they show the junked notes to Customs officials at the airport and get a declaration form stamped.

Pak holds polls in Gilgit-Baltistan despite India's objections

Pak holds polls in Gilgit-Baltistan despite India's objections

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Notwithstanding India's objection, Pakistan on Monday held legislative assembly elections in the strategic Gilgit-Baltistan region amid tight security.

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The bill, Trump said, 'would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in half a century'.

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

These dogs aren't just just man's best friends...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Dog squads are sniffing out poachers and busting their plans. Geetanjali Krishna tells us more about these canine crusaders.

Bhagwant Mann draws flak for uploading Parliament security video on Internet

Bhagwant Mann draws flak for uploading Parliament security video on Internet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

In the video, which went viral, Mann was seen showing entry gate through which MPs enter Parliament House and saying how strong is the security.

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

Indian teen bags photography award with Chambal crocodile

Indian teen bags photography award with Chambal crocodile

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

A 14-year-old Indian boy, who camped out overnight on the banks of the Chambal River in Madhya Pradesh to click the winning shot of a crocodile, has bagged this year's Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award'.

Trump policies cloud potential US World Cup bid

Trump policies cloud potential US World Cup bid

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policies could hurt an expected U.S. bid to host the 2026 World Cup although plenty of time remains for concerns to ease before the decision by world soccer's governing body FIFA.

China pulls up its negotiator over huge support for India at NSG

China pulls up its negotiator over huge support for India at NSG

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Beijing now fears that the fallout of the NSG outcome could have an impact on a crucial verdict expected soon from the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague in a case brought by the Philippines concerning China's territorial reclamation activities in the South China Sea.

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

"It's working out very nicely. You see it in the airports, you see it all over. It's working out very nicely," Trump said.

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

EyeEm, a global community and marketplace for photography and video, is in the middle of its fourth and largest photography competition yet.

Paytm alleges 15 customers cheated it, CBI registers FIR

Paytm alleges 15 customers cheated it, CBI registers FIR

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The complaint from the Manager Legal M Sivakumar claimed that the company makes payment for defective products received by a customer and also arranges a reverse pickup of the damaged product which is sent to the merchant.

Congress dares BJP to prove majority, calls BSY 'one-day CM'

Congress dares BJP to prove majority, calls BSY 'one-day CM'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The Congress said it will observe 'Save Democracy Day' on Friday with party workers and leaders holding protest marches at all district and state headquarters.

Hurriyat leader got funds from source that financed 26/11 strikes: ED

Hurriyat leader got funds from source that financed 26/11 strikes: ED

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Probe agencies have found a common link between money received by Firdous Ahmad Shah, a member of Syed Ali Shah Geelani's hardline Hurriyat Conference, and financiers of 26/11.

Tamil Nadu's controversial Jallikattu is back after Centre lifts ban

Tamil Nadu's controversial Jallikattu is back after Centre lifts ban

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Making the announcement, Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan tweeted: 'The Union government has made arrangements to allow Jallikattu in TN.'

Why Bengal is today a breeding ground for terror

Why Bengal is today a breeding ground for terror

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

West Bengal with its porous borders has turned into an easy transit point and secure hideout for the agents of terror outfits like Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh and Pakistani secret service Inter-Services Intelligence.

Bangladesh deports UFLA leader Anup Chetia to India

Bangladesh deports UFLA leader Anup Chetia to India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Chetia, who was in Bangladesh since his arrest by the neighbouring country's police in 1997, was handed over to India at the personal intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and through active involvement of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who will demit office as the Chief Justice of India in a week's time, has etched his name in the annals of history by giving finality to one of the most politically and religiously sensitive cases, the Ayodhya land dispute, which dates back to even before the Supreme Court came into existence in 1950.

A do-or-die battle in Bengal

A do-or-die battle in Bengal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

This is possibly the last election in Bengal where two sides are squaring off against each other. Don't expect the BJP to be a bystander five years hence, says Devanik Saha.

Pill for thought: Sweetheart deals that hurt consumers

Pill for thought: Sweetheart deals that hurt consumers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

'Pay-for-delay' settlements between drug patent-holders and generics manufacturers to delay the launch of cheaper generic medicine are increasingly being scrutinised by antitrust regulators

Govt to probe new Indian names in black money list: Jaitley

Govt to probe new Indian names in black money list: Jaitley

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Tax department has launched 60 prosecutions.

Sheena Bora Trial: The cop still can't remember

Sheena Bora Trial: The cop still can't remember

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

In the witness box, on bald embarrassing display, was not just Sub-Inspector Ganesh Dalvi, but the entire system of police investigation too.

All about the mystery of job creation

All about the mystery of job creation

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The processes that create a seven per cent-plus GDP growth rate without a similar growth in jobs are far from fully understood, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Dhanushkodi: A ghost town hopes to come alive

Dhanushkodi: A ghost town hopes to come alive

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

50 years after a cyclone wiped it out, Dhanushkodi is slowly finding its feet. A tourist attraction precisely for its desolateness, road connectivity could soon transform it. Saisuresh Sivaswamy, who spent a few hours there, comes back enchanted.

Restaurateurs reach tipping point over ministry's service charge advisory

Restaurateurs reach tipping point over ministry's service charge advisory

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

'The service charge is given to the employees as a part of their salary. Now, employees have been calling to negotiate their salaries to balance the loss that they will face personally. In which case, we won't be able to retain some of them.'

Criminals in Indians sports should be thrown out: CSI

Criminals in Indians sports should be thrown out: CSI

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The Indian Olympic Association General Body Meeting started off on a stormy note on Sunday with close to 50 demonstrators under the banner of Clean Sports India protesting against the association's officials, who have been chargesheeted in corruption cases.

Traders to stop import of food items from today

Traders to stop import of food items from today

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Talks with government officials on VAT waiver fails.

WB polls: 78.25 per cent voter turnout in the 5th phase

WB polls: 78.25 per cent voter turnout in the 5th phase

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

A clash broke out between the workers of the TMC and the CPI-M in the Arambag area of Hooghly. One CPI-M worker is said to be injured in the incident.

8 reasons what went wrong for BJP in Gujarat

8 reasons what went wrong for BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

'The BJP must realise that a resurgent Rahul Gandhi will take the battle straight into its camp.' 'He is not going to be held back by the misdeeds of UPA 1 and 2, so there is no point harping on them,' says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Ban to cripple Maharashtra's Rs 10,000-crore beef economy

Ban to cripple Maharashtra's Rs 10,000-crore beef economy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

150,000 people are being rendered jobless.