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Centre orders Bangladeshi actor to leave India for TMC campaign

Centre orders Bangladeshi actor to leave India for TMC campaign

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The Centre on Tuesday issued a 'Leave India' notice and cancelled the business visa given to the actor.

UK authorities clear Ramdev after 2nd round of questioning

UK authorities clear Ramdev after 2nd round of questioning

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Yoga guru Ramdev was on Saturday cleared by United Kingdom authorities following a second round of questioning at Heathrow Airport here, a day after he was detained and quizzed by customs officials for over six hours on landing in Britain.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Jaitley meets US commerce secretary, bats for H-1B

Jaitley meets US commerce secretary, bats for H-1B

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Taking up the case of Indian IT companies and professionals, Jaitley told Ross about the contribution of highly-skilled Indians in the economic development of the United States and India and stressed that they should continue to do so, which is in the best interest of the two countries, officials said.

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.

Fed court to hear case against Haneef visa

Fed court to hear case against Haneef visa

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The full bench of the Australian Federal Court on Thursday will hear a government appeal against a judge's decision to reinstate the visa of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was cleared of terrorism charges after being arrested in connection with the foiled United Kingdom bombings. Prosecution lawyers lodged the appeal in September after Federal Court Justice Jeffery Spender quashed Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews' decision to cancel Haneef's visa.

Euro 2016: Divided loyalties as Switzerland face Albania

Euro 2016: Divided loyalties as Switzerland face Albania

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Switzerland may get a taste of their own medicine on Saturday when they meet an Albania side featuring several players who benefited from the highly-acclaimed Swiss youth set-up. Loyalties will be divided in a fascinating Group A clash which, for the first time in the European Championship, will have brothers on opposing sides in Granit and Taulant Xhaka. Both are of Albanian heritage and were born in Basel but Granit will line up for Switzerland and older brother Taulant, provided he recovers from a thigh injury, for their opponents. In all, nine members of Albania's 23-man squad had the right to play for Switzerland, and six members of the Swiss squad could have opted for Albania.

Terror alert: Pakistani with HuJI link arrested in Hyderabad

Terror alert: Pakistani with HuJI link arrested in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

A team of South Zone Task Force on Thursday nabbed Mohammed Nasir of Bangladeshi origin (who had migrated to Pakistan) on charge of having close links with HuJI and helping a IM operative, an accused in the 2013 Dilsukhnagar twin blast.

Mamata claims fear of NRC drove 11 people to suicide

Mamata claims fear of NRC drove 11 people to suicide

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Government sources had claimed on Tuesday that four persons have committed suicide in fear of NRC so far, while four others had died while waiting in queues to procure the requisite papers.

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

A total of 3,30,27,661 people had applied to be included in the NRC. Of them, 3,11,21,004 have been included in the document and 19,06,657 excluded.

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Assam: 'Unemployment is a great danger'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'There are more young people in Assam who are unemployed than possibly anywhere else.'

Malaysia withdraws visa-on-arrival for Indians

Malaysia withdraws visa-on-arrival for Indians

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar said the proposed new ruled were among measures taken to overcome the problem of illegal immigrants. "The social visit pass replaces the visas-on-arrival which was discontinued in April," Syed Hamid told Parliament on Thursday.

CAA doesn't affect any Indian, including Muslims: MHA

CAA doesn't affect any Indian, including Muslims: MHA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The MHA put out a set of FAQs on the Act, seeking to counter a 'misinformation campaign'. It said the Act doesn't have anything to do with the deportation of any foreigner in India.

Gita, Bible, Quran recited at CAA protest in Shaheen Bagh

Gita, Bible, Quran recited at CAA protest in Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The inter-faith ceremony, where there was a traditional Hindu-style 'hawan' and chants of Sikh 'kirtan', saw participants also reading out the Preamble of the Constitution and taking oath to preserve its "socialist, secular" values.

Rivals slam Trump; call him a 'crazy zealot'

Rivals slam Trump; call him a 'crazy zealot'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Friday came under scathing attack from rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio who blasted the real estate mogul on his immigration stand and for hiring foreigners in his business projects, as the debate turned shriller ahead of the crucial "Super Tuesday".

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

In his first tweet after election results started coming in US President Trump claimed success. "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!".

UK race body against new migrant law

UK race body against new migrant law

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

The Commission further noted, "We are of the clear belief that the Race Equality Impact assessment of the changes to the HSMP does not fully comply with the requirements of the Race Equality duty."

Now, study & work part-time in Australia

Now, study & work part-time in Australia

Rediff.com27 Apr 2008

Under the new rule which came into effect on Saturday, all student visas to foreigners will be granted with work rights attached, removing the need for people to file an additional application. More than 30,000 Indians were granted student visa in year ending June 2007 and they had to file separate applications for taking up part-time jobs in Australia.

How free should the flow of capital be?

How free should the flow of capital be?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

No one seems to be able to agree on what the correct degree of capital mobility in developing countries is.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

US govt finds no violations in H1-B visa case: Infosys

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The US had initiated investigation against Infosys and its larger rival Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for possible violations of H-1B visa rules in June.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

India unimpressed by Saeed's detention, wants 'credible crackdown' on terror

India unimpressed by Saeed's detention, wants 'credible crackdown' on terror

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said Pakistan should file a chargesheet against Saeed.

Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter

Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

US President Donald Trump has slammed federal judge James Robart who lifted the travel ban he had imposed on citizens of seven mainly-Muslim countries, taking an unusual jab at an independent branch of the US government as he vowed to bring back the restrictions.

Hate in America: Indians were never immune!

Hate in America: Indians were never immune!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

From citizenship rights to hate crimes and police brutality, no wave of persecution in the US has left Indians completely untouched.

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The citizens' register in Assam does not get to the bottom of things.

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Students will have more H1Bs to count on after they graduate.

RSS has no need for secular advice

RSS has no need for secular advice

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'Mohan Bhagwat's reaffirmation of the RSS's Hindu rashtra ideal has shown that nothing has changed, that it remains firmly rooted in its fundamental beliefs, that the willingness to listen to voices from outside its fold was a pretence about being openminded,' argues Amulya Ganguli.

What India can expect from President Trump

What India can expect from President Trump

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'A bit of marketing, a bit of positioning, and a lot of strategic thinking is required, and all this should be in aid of India's strategic intent: Becoming the third pole in a global G3 and aiming for Numero Uno,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

US jury strikes down discrimination suit against TCS

US jury strikes down discrimination suit against TCS

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The nine-member jury found in an Oakland, California court on Wednesday that the TCS did not have a "pattern or practice" of intentionally discriminating against non-South Asian workers due to their race or national origin.

The Hundred-Foot Journey, served with a lot of heart

The Hundred-Foot Journey, served with a lot of heart

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The Hundred-Foot Journey treats its Indian characters with respect, discovers Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com

Tax dept to share assessee data with NATGRID

Tax dept to share assessee data with NATGRID

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

According to an order issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the department will share 'bulk information', starting from Permanent Account Number (PAN) to the taxpayer's name and all the individual data that it captures like father's name, gender, date of birth, photograph and signature or thumb impression.

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

May now faces the final and biggest hurdle of getting the deal approved by the UK Parliament where many MPs from her own party remain vehemently opposed to it.

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.

How Oppn plans to fight Citizenship Amendment Bill

How Oppn plans to fight Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Opposition parties, though resigned to the fact that they lack the numbers to defeat or stall the bill in the two Houses, have decided upon different tactics that they would employ to highlight their reasons for opposing it.

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Why Bangladesh cast a keen eye on Assam, West Bengal poll results

Why Bangladesh cast a keen eye on Assam, West Bengal poll results

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The elections in two eastern Indian states were keenly observed in Bangladesh for two major contentious issues, writes Prakash Bhandari from Dhaka.

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Assam polls: AASU-AJYCP's party plans to contest 80-100 seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

After the 18-member 'Assam Advisory Committee' suggested the two organisations to form a political party, a source close to the development said the new outfit will be launched within the next 10 days.

Ashes aspirant Ahmed to join Australia 'A' in England

Ashes aspirant Ahmed to join Australia 'A' in England

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Ashes aspirant Fawad Ahmed is to join Australia 'A' on their tour of England after legislation designed to fast-track immigration applications passed through Australia's parliament on Wednesday.