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Thai cops give Indian, detained in temple blast, clean chit

Thai cops give Indian, detained in temple blast, clean chit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The Indian who hails from Bengaluru has been working with a Information Technology service company in Thailand and his record was found clear, official sources said on Wednesday.

Netaji sent secret letter in 1939 seeking Soviet help to liberate India

Netaji sent secret letter in 1939 seeking Soviet help to liberate India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Amiya Bose, freedom icon Subhas Bose's nephew, was tasked by his uncle to carry a secret letter seeking Soviet help in India's liberation, which was to be delivered to agents in Britain in October 1939, barely a month into the Second World War.

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'

We have been denied Indian visa for World Junior Squash in Chennai, claims Pakistan

We have been denied Indian visa for World Junior Squash in Chennai, claims Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) sought world body's intervention after it failed to secure visas for its team which is set to take part in the World Junior Squash Championship to be held in India next month.

Listening to only harsh language these days: Sushma Swaraj

Listening to only harsh language these days: Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Swaraj was targeted by trolls following the transfer of Passport Seva Kendra official.

Now Australia abolishes visa programme used largely by Indians

Now Australia abolishes visa programme used largely by Indians

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Australia is abolishing the 457 visa, which, brings temporary foreign workers into the country

In-form Chopra eyes maiden Diamond League podium

In-form Chopra eyes maiden Diamond League podium

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Buoyed by a strong start to the season, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is primed to clinch his maiden Diamond League podium finish in his first appearance in four years in the prestigious one-day meet in Stockholm on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

PHOTOS: Kartarpur all set to welcome Sikh pilgrims

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The corridor will connect the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Punjab with Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur, just 4 kilometres from the International Border, located in Narowal district of Pakistan's Punjab province.

Espionage case: HC directs release of Chinese woman on bail

Espionage case: HC directs release of Chinese woman on bail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The court said that Shi was entitled to grant of statutory bail when admittedly the charge sheet was filed beyond the period of 60 days.

Indian shooting coach denied US visa

Indian shooting coach denied US visa

Rediff.com6 May 2013

India's pistol shooters competing in the ISSF World Cup in Fort Benning, USA, will be without the services of coach Sayed Wajid Ali, as he has been denied a visa to travel for the May 4-13 tournament. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) said the US embassy is yet to give a reason for denying the government core-group coach visa.

Swamy targets Rahul again, says will ask ED to register FIR

Swamy targets Rahul again, says will ask ED to register FIR

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Continuing his stand that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had taken British citizenship to set up a company in the United Kingdom, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday said that he will ask the Enforcement Directorate to register an FIR against the former.

Three Indians among 14 killed in Hajj stampede

Three Indians among 14 killed in Hajj stampede

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

The stampede occurred during the ‘stoning the devil’ ritual in the last stages of the annual Hajj.

Kin of stranded Indian engineer in Iran writes to Modi for safe return

Kin of stranded Indian engineer in Iran writes to Modi for safe return

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Sanket Pandya, one of the two engineers left stranded in Iran since December 2013, has urged the Indian government to facilitate their early and safe return after the duo were illegally 'confined' following the seizure of their passports when their Goa-based employer got embroiled in a dispute with a company there.

The Indian soap opera that's taken Brazil by storm

The Indian soap opera that's taken Brazil by storm

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Passage to India brings India into the living rooms of Brazilian homes night after night.

Vinesh Phogat suspended for indiscipline

Vinesh Phogat suspended for indiscipline

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Vinesh, who had travelled to Tokyo from Hungary where he had trained with coach Woller Akos, had refused to stay at the Games Village and train with the other Indian team members.

Jaishankar in Kashmir, meets kin of people stranded in Iran

Jaishankar in Kashmir, meets kin of people stranded in Iran

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The minister assured the families that the people would be airlifted as soon as possible.

PIOs likely to be kept out of beneficial ownership restrictions

PIOs likely to be kept out of beneficial ownership restrictions

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The threshold for identification of BOs of FPIs on controlling ownership interest is 25 per cent in case of companies and 15 per cent in case of partnership firms

It was really disturbing, says Kashmiri youth denied room in Delhi hotel

It was really disturbing, says Kashmiri youth denied room in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

As the clip went viral on social media, hospitality firm OYO took off from its platform the hotel located in north Delhi's Jahangirpuri.

Mallya case: Bank consortium, ED meet

Mallya case: Bank consortium, ED meet

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

ED is probing Mallya and KFA under anti-money laundering laws in connection with a Rs 900 crore (Rs 9 billion) loan default of IDBI bank

Oracle awards for 22 Indian e-gov projects

Oracle awards for 22 Indian e-gov projects

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Twenty-two Indian e-governance projects were declared winners of the Oracle Excellence in e-Governance awards at the Oracle Open World in Mumbai.

Pakistan must know retribution will be devastating

Pakistan must know retribution will be devastating

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

'India can replicate what Pakistan did to Kulbhushan Jadhav should the need arise.' 'Hopefully, Pakistan will see reason before that transpires,' says Ambassador G Parthasarathy, former high commissioner to Pakistan.

Delhi court grants bail to Zubair, extols Hindu tolerance

Delhi court grants bail to Zubair, extols Hindu tolerance

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

A magisterial court had on July 2 dismissed his bail plea and sent him to 14-day judicial custody (JC) in the case, citing the nature and gravity of the offences against the accused and observing that the matter was at an initial stage of investigation.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

Being forced to treat Ebola patients, allege 4 Indian doctors in Nigeria

Being forced to treat Ebola patients, allege 4 Indian doctors in Nigeria

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Four Indian doctors, who claim they are being forced to treat Ebola patients against their will in Nigeria, want to return home and appealed to the Indian government to facilitate this.

Indian scientist arrested in US for 'DNA theft'

Indian scientist arrested in US for 'DNA theft'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Singh Lakshman Meena, 33, a research scientist at the University of Central Florida, is also accused of taking disks with research information in them.

Kartarpur ready to welcome Sikh pilgrims: Imran

Kartarpur ready to welcome Sikh pilgrims: Imran

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

In another tweet, he congratulated his own government for completing the construction work on time.

Nirav Modi to seek bail again at UK court hearing

Nirav Modi to seek bail again at UK court hearing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Friday's hearing is expected to be presided over by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot, the same judge who had ordered the extradition of former Kingfisher Airlines boss Vijay Mallya last December.

Manipuri girl asked to prove 'Indian-ness' at Delhi airport

Manipuri girl asked to prove 'Indian-ness' at Delhi airport

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Monika Khangembam, a resident of Imphal, was asked about her nationality by an officer at the immigration desk despite carrying a valid Indian passport.

India asks EU to accept Covishield, Covaxin under Green Pass

India asks EU to accept Covishield, Covaxin under Green Pass

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

"We have requested EU member states to individually consider extending similar exemption to those persons who have taken COVID-19 vaccines in India, that is Covishield and Covaxin, and accept the vaccination certificate issued through the CoWIN portal," said a source.

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I have a feeling that they would say what they often do now and a belief I carry in my bones, only in America'

Qureshi says Pak won't charge Kartarpur pilgrims on Nov 9, 12

Qureshi says Pak won't charge Kartarpur pilgrims on Nov 9, 12

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Kartarpur corridor is a 'corridor of love' and there is no sinister design in it, he said on allegations that the corridor could be used to promote separatism in Punjab.

Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui's parents move ICC against Taliban

Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui's parents move ICC against Taliban

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The journalist was covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.

5 times Sushma Swaraj won Twitter's heart

5 times Sushma Swaraj won Twitter's heart

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj passed away on Tuesday. From being tagged the 'supermom' of India by Washington Post to becoming one of the most followed politicians on Twitter, the former external affairs minister had truly struck a chord with young and old alike with her round-the-clock social media presence, eagerness to help, and ready wit on social media. Here's a look at how she won Twitterati's hearts.

US: Indian Embassy invites bids for visa outsourcing

US: Indian Embassy invites bids for visa outsourcing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Unsatisfied with BLS International Services, a visa outsourcing company, the Indian Embassy in the United States has announced for a new bid on February 5.

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Ahmedabad is home to the strangest of cuisines and is a city of contrasts, if you look beyond the tourist places.

Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Netherlands

Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Netherlands

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

In his hour-long speech, Modi mostly focussed on his government's efforts aimed at women's empowerment as he talked about the endeavour to ensure progress and modernisation of India.

Indian visa for Pakistanis above 65, below 12

Indian visa for Pakistanis above 65, below 12

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Eligible Pakistanis, for the two categories, have to cross the Wagah border by foot and then obtain the visas at Attari, the entry point to India, Indian High Commission in Islamabad said.

Youngest Rajapaksa brother stopped from boarding flight to Dubai

Youngest Rajapaksa brother stopped from boarding flight to Dubai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka's former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is the youngest brother of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was stopped from boarding a flight to Dubai on Monday evening, local media reported.