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The curious case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, 'spy'

The curious case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, 'spy'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

It is quite likely that the Pakistanis are cleverly using the Jadhav card to derail the outcome of the JIT process.

Dual citizenship row: Rahul dares Swamy to make public British passport

Dual citizenship row: Rahul dares Swamy to make public British passport

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Rahul Gandhi dared BJP leader Subramanian Swamy to make public his British passport number and other relevant documents.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: You think you can play football?

FIFA U-17 World Cup: You think you can play football?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

If an Indian born player with valid Indian passport thinks that he can play football, then All India Football Federation's Chief operating officer (COO) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Abhishek Yadav is looking for you.

Tunisha Sharma suicide case: Sheezan Khan gets bail

Tunisha Sharma suicide case: Sheezan Khan gets bail

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

A court at Vasai in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday granted bail to television actor Sheezan Khan, arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of co-actor Tunisha Sharma last year.

Will probated in the US not recognised in India

Will probated in the US not recognised in India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

It is necessary to get the same probated in India also.

84% Indians feel it's safe to return to office

84% Indians feel it's safe to return to office

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

An overwhelming majority of Indians (84 per cent) feel it is safe to return to their workplaces, according to a Deloitte survey that suggests consumers in India are showing a positive spending intent and brighter outlook towards the future. The latest monthly analysis (wave 220) of Deloitte's Global State of the Consumer Tracker, signals a cautious consumption revival in the country, aided by the decreasing number of Covid-19 cases and an improved vaccination drive. The Global State of the Consumer Tracker is an online survey based on responses from 1,000 people each in 18 countries including India.

UK Scholarship for enterprising young Goans

UK Scholarship for enterprising young Goans

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The British Council in India invites young enterprising Goan Indian men and women to apply for the Goa Education Trust (GET) and De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship for the academic year beginning September 2010.

'I was not asking for asylum in India, came for medical treatment'

'I was not asking for asylum in India, came for medical treatment'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'India's treatment to a member of parliament of Afghanistan was not good and I am very upset about this action.'

London businessman convicted in Kolkata

London businessman convicted in Kolkata

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Sethia's accomplice Bhagat Ram Thapar was sentenced to six months jail for helping him commit the crime.

They will come out as better, richer cricketers: Ashwin

They will come out as better, richer cricketers: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Following their loss in the T20I series to West Indies, the young Indian team, led by Hardik Pandya, faced a lot of criticism and backlash.

Voting controversy related to Akki's Modi chat?

Voting controversy related to Akki's Modi chat?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Many of Akshay's well-wishers feel this controversy has come up because of his interview with Modi to undermine his credibility.'

Ramdev's aide Balkrishna moves bail plea

Ramdev's aide Balkrishna moves bail plea

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev's close aide Balkrishna, arrested for his alleged roles in case of forgery and violation of the Indian Passport Act, on Thursday moved a local court for bail.

5 trafficked Uzbek women go missing from Delhi shelter home, DCW summons top cop

5 trafficked Uzbek women go missing from Delhi shelter home, DCW summons top cop

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Delhi Commission for Women on Wednesday summoned a senior Delhi police officer after five of the seven Uzbek women, who were allegedly trafficked and sexually exploited in India, went missing from a private shelter home in New Delhi.

Kartarpur corridor: Only 500 pilgrims to be allowed per day, says Pakistan

Kartarpur corridor: Only 500 pilgrims to be allowed per day, says Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In the agreement, Pakistan government has also said that information of pilgrims and security clearance by the Indian side will be needed three days prior.

CBI gets 10 days custody of Chhota Rajan

CBI gets 10 days custody of Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Underworld don Chhota Rajan was on Saturday sent to Central Bureau of Investigation custody by a court, a day after he was brought from Indonesian city of Bali.

Conspiracy to kill my aide Balkrishna, alleges Ramdev

Conspiracy to kill my aide Balkrishna, alleges Ramdev

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday alleged that a conspiracy was being hatched to kill his close aide Balkrishna, who is currently lodged in a jail in Dehra Dun, and put the blame on him.

Balkrishna's judicial remand extended again

Balkrishna's judicial remand extended again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

While Yoga Guru Ramdev was leading an agitation in Delhi on black money issue, his close aide Balkrishna's remand was on Monday extended by a Central Bureau of Investigation court for another 14 days in a case of forgery and violation of the Indian Passport Act.

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Some believe that, as prime minister, Sunak will be particularly friendly to India and that he would return the Kohinoor and do similar gestures to his motherland. Such wishful thinking is not likely to materialise as he will act in the best interests of the UK and will not even appear to favour India, argues Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

India's new eligibility rules draw criticism

India's new eligibility rules draw criticism

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

An Indian government rule to allow only its citizens to be chosen to national teams has drawn criticism from the national olympic body.

NRI home loans on the upswing

NRI home loans on the upswing

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

NRIs cannot claim tax benefits on home loans in India as they have to pay tax in the nation where they work and earn. However, they need to file tax returns to become eligible for home loans. But if they pay tax in India for income earned in India, they can claim tax rebate for the home loan.

Between India and Canada, US will choose...: Ex-Pentagon official

Between India and Canada, US will choose...: Ex-Pentagon official

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

He said that India is far more important strategically than Canada is and Ottawa picking up a fight with India is like "an ant picking up a fight against an elephant".

Govt allows certain categories of foreigners to enter India

Govt allows certain categories of foreigners to enter India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Foreign nationals who are single parents of minor children holding Indian passports or OCI cards, students who are foreign nationals where at least one of their parents is an Indian citizen or an OCI cardholder were allowed to visit India.

PIX: Lalit Modi dating Sushmita Sen!

PIX: Lalit Modi dating Sushmita Sen!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The 56-year-old Modi is wanted in India for investigation into alleged financial impropriety.

Shiv Shastri Balboa Review: What A Pleasant Surprise!

Shiv Shastri Balboa Review: What A Pleasant Surprise!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Shiv Shastri Balboa is a sweet dramedy that makes a case for letting seniors live with dignity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

Guj ex-DGP granted bail in 2002 riots forgery case

Guj ex-DGP granted bail in 2002 riots forgery case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The state government had opposed his bail plea saying the alleged offence is a "very heinous crime" and there is a prima-facie case against him and the role attributable to him in support of the charge.

'Anand has only one passport, and that is Indian'

'Anand has only one passport, and that is Indian'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

'Anybody who has seen a photo of Anand playing will see an Indian flag beside him. And, when he wins, the national anthem is played. What more proof do you need about Anand's nationality?'

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

e of them requires MPs to follow the norms including the Code of Ethics, which mandates them not to take gifts that may interfere with honest and impartial discharge of their official duties.

Husain applies for Overseas Citizen of India card

Husain applies for Overseas Citizen of India card

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Famed painter M F Husain may have quit his Indian citizenship, but he does not want to snap all links with the country of his birth and has applied for an Overseas Citizenship identity."India is my motherland and I simply cannot leave that country. What I have surrendered is just a piece of paper," Husain said. "I will continue to travel to India and have applied for an Overseas Citizen of India card as Indian law does not permit citizens to hold dual citizenship," he said.

SC refuses to interfere with HC order giving bail to ex-Mumbai top cop

SC refuses to interfere with HC order giving bail to ex-Mumbai top cop

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Delhi high court verdict granting bail to former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping of National Stock Exchange (NSE) employees.

Anand shuns doctorate after citizenship questioned

Anand shuns doctorate after citizenship questioned

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

A move to confer an honorary doctorate on world chess champion Vishwanathan Anand was on Tuesday embroiled in a raging controversy over his citizenship, forcing him to decline the honour at least for now.

Breather for Mallya: UK refuses his deportation

Breather for Mallya: UK refuses his deportation

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines has been accused of defaulting bank loans of over Rs 9,400 crore.

Redefined in Budget 2020: Who's an Indian resident

Redefined in Budget 2020: Who's an Indian resident

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

No attention to detail seems to have been paid while introducing such a major provision and the wide arc of people it will take in its ambit, states Harsh Roongta.

Yet to hear from Centre on NRIs' voting rights: EC

Yet to hear from Centre on NRIs' voting rights: EC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

The Election Commission is yet to hear from the government on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's idea of overseas Indian passport holders voting in the next general elections.

Canada walks the tightrope on Sikh refugee

Canada walks the tightrope on Sikh refugee

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

While the Sikh community has made it clear that they will do virtually anything to prevent deportation of Singh back to India, opposition has come from the government and some sections of the media, which does not want Canada to become 'a magnet for the world's tired and hungry masses.'

Why Kulbhushan Jadhav couldn't be a R&AW spy

Why Kulbhushan Jadhav couldn't be a R&AW spy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'He was carrying his Indian passport. This seems like a very different sort of spy than the ones we see in movies, who carry fake passports and are highly trained,' says Aakar Patel.

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.

NRIs may get voting rights

NRIs may get voting rights

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

Missing Texas boy feared dead, US seeks extradition of parents from India

Missing Texas boy feared dead, US seeks extradition of parents from India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who has special needs, was last seen in November shortly after his twin sisters were born in October last year.

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

TAX GURU: 'Is my employment compensation tax-free?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.