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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.

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

14 images from this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Here are some of the best images of winners and finalists.

Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's prohibition law

Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's prohibition law

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Under siege, Nitish plans to tweak Bihar's anti-booze law

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Call centre scam mastermind's 'guru' arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The 33-year-old man, identified as Jagdish Kanani was arrested from suburban Borivali on Sunday night.

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

India's Chinese app ban may hit their valuations

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The banned Chinese apps, which include TikTok, Shareit and UC Browser, earn revenue mainly from online advertisements, subscriptions, and commissions for selling products. India is the biggest driver of these Chinese apps due to the population. The ban on the 59 Chinese apps will negatively affect the valuations of the companies, especially those going for IPO.

China's ex-security czar charged with bribery, abuse of power

China's ex-security czar charged with bribery, abuse of power

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

China's former security czar Zhou Yongkang was on Friday charged with bribery, abuse of power and intentional disclosure of state secrets, making him the senior-most official to face trial in recent decades.

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Anyone familiar with Modi's track record will know he never forgets a slight, a betrayal,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

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.

2 Indian-origin brokers fined in UK

2 Indian-origin brokers fined in UK

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

While a 6 million pounds (Rs 56 crore) fine has already been imposed on the Indian businessman, Rameshkumar Goenka, the Financial Conduct Authority took action against three more persons today in the same case by imposing total fines of about Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million) on them.

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

He was found with over 20,000 illicit DVDs and CDs.

What to expect from Sushma's Dhaka trip

What to expect from Sushma's Dhaka trip

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

India will raise the issue of illegal immigration, a "major cause of concern" for the country. Nayanima Basu reports

Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Novelis is expected to come out with its March quarter earnings on Friday and a decision on its rating will follow soon after.

MCD begins sealing of shops in residential areas

MCD begins sealing of shops in residential areas

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

The Court had last week extended the March 29 deadline for sealing of shops to June 30 and asked shopowners to file an affidavit by March 28 to escape immediate closure of their premises.

Oxfam wants India to sign Global Arms Treaty

Oxfam wants India to sign Global Arms Treaty

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

India has been asked to support the proposed 'Global Arms Trade Treaty' set to be discussed at the United Nations General Assembly next month by a confederation of NGOs from across the world Wednesday.

Shame on BJP for creating panic over NRC: Mamata

Shame on BJP for creating panic over NRC: Mamata

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Criticising the saffron party for "undermining democratic values" in the country, the chief minister said, "Democracy exists in Bengal but it is under threat in several other parts of the country."

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

Nithari killings accused a psychopath: CBI

Nithari killings accused a psychopath: CBI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Till now, police had not found any parts from the torsos of the 17 people killed at Nithari, giving rise to speculation that Pandher and Koli might have been involved in illegal organ trade.

NHRC issues notices to Maha govt and DGP over arrests of activists

NHRC issues notices to Maha govt and DGP over arrests of activists

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

A police official said the five arrested are suspected to have Maoist links and had allegedly funded the Elgar Parishad conclave.

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.

Is there a great deal of trust in the private sector?

Is there a great deal of trust in the private sector?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

With certain quarters demanding privatisation of public sector banks in the aftermath of the alleged fraud at Punjab National Bank (PNB), Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister chairman Bibek Debroy tells Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Ishan Bakshi and Indivjal Dhasmana that reducing government equity even to zero would not mean giving up of government control over these banks.

Rupee ends higher in line with Asian peers

Rupee ends higher in line with Asian peers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Analysts said any mass cancellation of the coal blocks could lead to a surge in imports and widen the trade deficit given the impact on domestic production.

Religious minorities in India felt increasingly vulnerable in 2017: US report

Religious minorities in India felt increasingly vulnerable in 2017: US report

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The report states that while the national government sometimes spoke out against incidents of violence, local political leaders often did not, and at times made public remarks that individuals could interpret as condoning violence.

Sun TV down over 5% at close after CBI arrests Maran's aide

Sun TV down over 5% at close after CBI arrests Maran's aide

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Sun TV's stock ended the day with a loss of 4.84 per cent at Rs 392.10 on the BSE. During the day, it lost 9.54 per cent to Rs 372.70.

Why the South Korean president came calling

Why the South Korean president came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Swadeshi Jagran Manch: 'We want Paytm to close down'

Swadeshi Jagran Manch: 'We want Paytm to close down'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'We are against Alibaba investing in Paytm.' 'We are against the concessions given to Paytm.' 'In fact, we want Paytm to close down because of its alliance with Alibaba.'

US raps firms in porn e-mail scheme

US raps firms in porn e-mail scheme

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

UN fears anarchy in Afghanistan

UN fears anarchy in Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

A UN report obtained by the Financial Times wants "substantial" international asistance for Afghanistan.

Govt to check big transactions amid rising gold smuggling

Govt to check big transactions amid rising gold smuggling

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The government has asked jewellers to provide information on purchases of gold bars or jewellery worth more than Rs 500,000 by the end of this month, a move seen keeping a check on big transactions amid rising smuggling.

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.

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Nasheed, whose Maldivian Democratic Party functions from Colombo, appealed for India's help.

Must-read money tips if your children live abroad!

Must-read money tips if your children live abroad!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

If your children live abroad, rely more on financial assets as they are easier to liquidate and move across borders.

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Wait for cheaper drugs might get longer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Lobby group tells USTR it has got assurance from India on compulsory licensing.

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'There exists a 'brotherhood' of sorts for a very long time and corrupt dealers and corrupt OMC officials are in it together,' Ashwani Attrish, founder, Empowering Petroleum Dealers Foundation, tells Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Official talks were held between Modi and Seikh Tamim for multi-sectoral partnership and strengthening of Indo-Qatar ties following which the agreements and Memorandums of Understanding were signed on the second day of the Prime Minister's visit.

Beware! Australia warns citizens of 'high terror threat' in India

Beware! Australia warns citizens of 'high terror threat' in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Australia has revised its travel advisory for India asking its citizens to exercise high degree of caution while travelling to that country, citing high threat of terrorist activities.

United Against Hate

United Against Hate

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

United Against Hate started as an on-and-off campaign against lynching; today, with the passing of the Citizen (Amendment) Act, its members are on the street, protesting.

Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Samridhi Bhardwaj analyses the dynamics of duty-free liquor allowance in India.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.