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China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Felipe Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when fellow-Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed his Renault into the wall on lap 14.

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

Necessary to preserve cow, its progeny: Maharashtra govt on beef ban

Necessary to preserve cow, its progeny: Maharashtra govt on beef ban

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Justifying its controversial ban on slaughter of cows, bulls and bullocks, Maharashtra government said there is a need to protect and preserve these animals as the state's economy is still predominantly agricultural.

Censor Board Wants Changes In Pathaan

Censor Board Wants Changes In Pathaan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'Our culture and faith is glorious, intricate and nuanced. And we have to be careful that it does not get defined by trivia which takes the focus away from the real and the true.'

Gold, silver imports dip 68.8% to $1.77 billion in December

Gold, silver imports dip 68.8% to $1.77 billion in December

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

India's current account deficit, which is the excess of foreign exchange outflows over inflows, touched a historic high of 4.8 per cent of GDP in 2012-13, mainly due to rising imports of gold and petroleum products.

Manipur cuts security for ministers, MLAs; to beef up farmers

Manipur cuts security for ministers, MLAs; to beef up farmers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The development came two days after Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that a decision has been taken to provide security to the farmers who will start the cropping season.

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85 year history.

How ban on Jallikattu will affect villagers' livelihood

How ban on Jallikattu will affect villagers' livelihood

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Jallikattu is organised at 24 places Tamil Nadu between January 14 and January 17. An event can raise up to Rs 15 lakh in a village

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

BJP demands ban on Punjabi film 'Kaum Ke Heere'

BJP demands ban on Punjabi film 'Kaum Ke Heere'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded ban on Punjabi film 'Kaum Ke Heere', which is based on the assassins of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Reasonably priced stocks of oil marketing cos to gain

Reasonably priced stocks of oil marketing cos to gain

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Investors are showing some interest in the downstream energy cycle. Refiners and marketers, especially the public sector (PSU) oil marketing companies (OMCs) could see a revival of marketing margins. Lower crude oil and gas prices may also improve margins in industries like paints, logistics, synthetic fabrics, plastics, and fertilisers. In the medium-term, however, there could be a supply overhang affecting OMCs as new refining capacities are scheduled to be commissioned, especially in China, and this may lead to a drop in the refining margins as capacity would be surplus to demand until and unless there's a pick-up in global growth.

UP takes steps to ban meat sale in open on Kanwar Yatra routes

UP takes steps to ban meat sale in open on Kanwar Yatra routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The local, district and police administration are reaching out to meat traders to ensure this, officials said.

Why Trump's immigration ban should worry Indians

Why Trump's immigration ban should worry Indians

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'We are going to see relatively soon an executive order that deals with H-1B and other temporary visas.' 'We are also going to see an executive order on undocumented people.' 'Undocumented Indians comprise the largest population growth of all undocumented people in this country.' 'Just because India is not named in this executive order doesn't mean it won't be in the future.'

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Wouldn't it be better to join the celebrations with the vast Hindu majority while at the same time criticising Mr Modi/BJP/RSS for politicising it? notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why I would not support a ban on meat

Why I would not support a ban on meat

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Banning meat is cruel demonetisation. It is stealing from the poor, nothing less, writes Sunita Narain.

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The teen, who was with her younger sister when the attack took place at Mohan Garden near Uttam Nagar, has named two persons who could be responsible for the attack.

Sun Pharma hit by FDA ban on Gujarat plant, shares fall

Sun Pharma hit by FDA ban on Gujarat plant, shares fall

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Recently, Ranbaxy and Wockhardt too were hauled up.

Govt bans oil trade with ISIS-linked organisations

Govt bans oil trade with ISIS-linked organisations

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Iraq has urged the international community to help prevent ISIS from gleaning profits from oil smuggling

Pak withdraws travel ban on journalist after criticism

Pak withdraws travel ban on journalist after criticism

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Almedia's name was put on the Exit Control List this week after he reported about a verbal clash between the military and the government.

If Modi was educated, he wouldn't have...: Kejriwal

If Modi was educated, he wouldn't have...: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"If there is a valid degree of Modi, why Gujarat University is not showing it," Kejriwal asked.

Cricket Buzz: 'Smith, Warner will return stronger from bans'

Cricket Buzz: 'Smith, Warner will return stronger from bans'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'Warner overstepped the line a lot in his early career. He then changed into a more placid player but was then told by Cricket Australia to be the enforcer and was doing what he was told'

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban tobacco products

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban tobacco products

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre on a plea for complete ban on manufacture and sale of gutka, pan masala and other tobacco products in the country.

FDI in tobacco marketing may be banned

FDI in tobacco marketing may be banned

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Foreign cigarette companies could soon find it harder to sell their products in India. The government is looking into a proposal to ban foreign direct investment (FDI) in the wholesale marketing arms of these companies. It is also exploring the possibility of shifting the import of tobacco products from the open general licence (OGL) to the restricted list.

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'My understanding is that by the time President Xi Jinping came for the Chennai summit [2019], he had already instructed his army to undertake the action in Galwan in the summer of 2020.'

Tarla Review: Comfort Food

Tarla Review: Comfort Food

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

As much as one would have liked a glimpse into the lady's culinary excellence, Tarla acquires its endearing character in Huma Qureshi and Sharib Hashmi's harmonious display of doting husband and wife, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Ban on NDTV India is not the answer'

'Ban on NDTV India is not the answer'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'If anyone crimps on the media, it automatically begins to impact the freedom of the citizen.'

India bans trade of nuke items with North Korea

India bans trade of nuke items with North Korea

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

India on Tuesday banned exports and imports of all items from North Korea that can be used in nuclear or ballistic missile plans. The Commerce Ministry imposed a blanket ban on "all items, materials, equipment, goods and technologies which could contribute to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related and other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes".

Mango ban: India threatens to drag European Union to WTO

Mango ban: India threatens to drag European Union to WTO

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Talking tough, India on Friday threatened to drag the European Union to the World Trade Organization if the 28-nation bloc did not lift its ban on the import of Indian mangoes and vegetables.

Renewable energy: Avaada, others up the ante against conglomerates

Renewable energy: Avaada, others up the ante against conglomerates

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

When Vineet Mittal first got into solar power, sometime around 2009, and was planting solar panels in Gujarat, renewable energy looked like a sector ripe for startups. Renewables were clearly the future of energy, and the big boys - Mukesh Ambani's Reliance, Adani Group, and the Tatas - were focusing much more on coal and petroleum. Little did Mittal know that things were going to change drastically.

No ban on Blackberry services: Govt

No ban on Blackberry services: Govt

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

The government has ruled out banning Blackberry services in India. This was stated by the telecom secretary in New Delhi on Friday.Security agencies had said that they should have access to data that are being encrypted by services like BlackBerry on mobile phones and then decrypted when the phone reaches its destination. The government had cited security concerns as it could not monitor the content on RIM's servers, which were located in Canada and other foreign locations.

Why India can't ban astrology

Why India can't ban astrology

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

On the grounds of freedom of expression alone, astrology cannot be banned; it also provides a legal livelihood to lots of people.

RBI bans 0% interest rate scheme for buying goods

RBI bans 0% interest rate scheme for buying goods

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The RBI on Wednesday banned zero per cent interest rate scheme for purchase of consumer goods, a move intended to protect customers but may dampen the festive spirit.

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category at 265 on Saturday as residents flouted the ban on firecrackers in parts of the national capital ahead of Diwali, according to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data.

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

India's Right-wing has sought to own our democracy by making itself appear the stuff of majority, and sometimes, a national ethos older than the Constitution on which our democracy is based, argues Shyam G Menon.

Bombay High Court declines to lift ban order on Maggi

Bombay High Court declines to lift ban order on Maggi

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The lawyer had urged the court to hear the matter urgently.

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Girgaoncha Raja has an important message for you!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The 22-feet tall eco-friendly idol is made entirely of clay.

New Indian envoy to UN meets Ban Ki Moon

New Indian envoy to UN meets Ban Ki Moon

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Ambassador Asoke Kumar Mukerji, the new permanent representative of India to the United Nations, on Tuesday presented his credentials to Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

No tension: Hathurasingha ahead of second stint as Bangladesh coach

No tension: Hathurasingha ahead of second stint as Bangladesh coach

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

As Chandika Hathurasingha is set to return for his second stint as Bangladesh coach, he cleared the air that there was no tension between him and the players.