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 China cause for worry: CIA

China cause for worry: CIA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

China was making determined military and diplomatic efforts to 'counter what it sees as US efforts to contain or encircle China'.

I-T dept collects over Rs 3,500 crore from non-filers

I-T dept collects over Rs 3,500 crore from non-filers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The I-T department expects that some more revenue would be garnered.

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Overall, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has focused on building ground-based air defense networks and network-centric operations rather than trying to match the Indian Air Force (IAF) in terms of straight fighter numbers along the border. All air assets fall under the Western Theater Command of the PLA, the largest geographic region of China's five military theater commands.

'Udhampur attack terrorists backed by ISI'

'Udhampur attack terrorists backed by ISI'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed that terrorists involved in Wednesday's Udhampur attack on a BSF convoy were trained 'fidayeens' and backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.

US dismisses report on India covertly increasing nukes

US dismisses report on India covertly increasing nukes

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

The US dismissed a report suggesting that India is covertly enriching its nuclear weapons capabilities, describing it as "speculative".

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Even after SC directions, the administration has not restored mobile internet services for Kashmir division. It said misuse of data services by anti-national elements has the potential to cause large-scale violence and disturb public order.

Over Rs 80,00,00,00,000 blackmoney brought under tax ambit: Centre to SC

Over Rs 80,00,00,00,000 blackmoney brought under tax ambit: Centre to SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

About Rs 1,282 crore has been levied as tax in 159 cases pertaining to concealment of tax due to the government

No roadshows, ministers barred: New security guidelines for PM

No roadshows, ministers barred: New security guidelines for PM

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

No one, not even ministers and officers, should be allowed to come too close to the prime minister unless cleared by his special security, the home ministry communication said, citing an "unknown threat" to Modi.

Kerala and Madurai, nurseries for terror in India

Kerala and Madurai, nurseries for terror in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

If the words of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Abdul Karim Tunda are to be believed, then Bharatiya Janata Party's assessment of Kerala, the God's own country, turning into a nursery for terrorism may well be true.

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

These builders had collected the taxes from prospective buyers but had failed to deposit them.

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Information released by Israel provided new and compelling details about Iran's efforts to develop missile-deliverable nuclear weapons, says WH.

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

If automation is the future, these jobs will surge in 2018.

Rajnath vows to avenge attack; CCS to meet on Friday

Rajnath vows to avenge attack; CCS to meet on Friday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Experts of the NSG and investigators of the NIA are being sent to Jammu and Kashmir to join the probe into the terror attack.

Pakistan could emerge as 5th largest nuclear weapons state: Report

Pakistan could emerge as 5th largest nuclear weapons state: Report

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The US assessment of nuclear weapons security in Pakistan appears to have changed considerably from confidence to concern, particularly as a result of the introduction of tactical nuclear weapons, the report said.

India's road map for a $5 trn self-reliant economy

India's road map for a $5 trn self-reliant economy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'The first year of the Modi government's second term has laid the roadmap for the future and we will embark on it with gusto,' promises Gopal Krishna Agrawal, the BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

Asia can absorb tsunami effect: Report

Asia can absorb tsunami effect: Report

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

The countries hit hardest by the devastating tidal wave that lashed the Indian Ocean will experience slower economic growth in 2005, but the effects will not be severe, a new report has said.

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The number of management colleges has dropped from 3,609 in 2014-15 to 3,264 in 2017-18.

UK let off blast suspect last year

UK let off blast suspect last year

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Mohammed Sidique Khan, one of the four suicide bombers who carried out last week's\nexplosions in London, was scrutinised by Britain's intelligence\nagency MI5 last year but let off after he was judged not to be\na 'threat' to national security

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

ISI officers caught cheating in exam: Report

ISI officers caught cheating in exam: Report

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Around 500 candidates, including 50 officials from ISI and Intelligence Bureau, have been caught "cheating" while appearing for an entrance test to fill vacancies in Pakistan's premier National Counter Terrorism Authority, according to a media report on Wednesday.

No records of any previous 'surgical strike', says Army

No records of any previous 'surgical strike', says Army

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

The RTI application with the defence ministry also sought the definition of the term "surgical strikes" in the records of Indian Army.

Army thwarts fresh attempts by China to change status quo in Pangong Lake

Army thwarts fresh attempts by China to change status quo in Pangong Lake

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Army Spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand said troops from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) 'violated' the consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements on the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh, and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo.

India's economic fundamentals are strong, says Amit Shah

India's economic fundamentals are strong, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Shah said India's goal is to become a $ 5 trillion economy in the next five years and without contribution from the energy and petroleum sector, this goal can't be achieved.

US depts warns of AIDS danger

US depts warns of AIDS danger

Rediff.com12 May 2004

It is a ticking bomb that can weaken India's economy and military strength, US health authorities and the CIA said

The challenge in Kashmir

The challenge in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'Collateral damage during operations needs to be avoided.' 'Such an objective can be achieved more easily should stone throwers not gear up to en masse oppose security forces.' 'With the conditions being quite sensitive at this stage, the death of one of these boys could easily serve the terrorists in instigating violence,' notes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

'Smart' database soon to check Income Tax evasion

'Smart' database soon to check Income Tax evasion

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

CBDT is the apex policy making body of the IT department.

US security aid to Pak 'will be conditioned': White House official

US security aid to Pak 'will be conditioned': White House official

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

The US, the official said, is monitoring the situation carefully in Pakistan and expects some progress.

I-T dept identifies over 2 million potential non-filers

I-T dept identifies over 2 million potential non-filers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

After sending notices to 1.21 million Permanent Account Number (PAN) cardholders who had not filed their income tax (I-T) returns, the I-T department has now identified another 2.17 million potential non-filers. It had already sent letters to 50,000 potential non-filers in the first batch.

'White House computer system breached by hackers'

'White House computer system breached by hackers'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Unclassified White House computer networks were breached by hackers recently resulting in temporary disruptions to some services with the Russian government thought to be behind the intrusion, according to a media report.

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Government on Monday formed a multi-agency group to monitor exposes in this regard and vowed to take action against all "unlawful" accounts held abroad.

USSR always believed Rajiv not Sanjay would succeed Indira: CIA files

USSR always believed Rajiv not Sanjay would succeed Indira: CIA files

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The CIA was of the view that Indira's assassination had cost the Soviet Union one of its 'most important' allies.

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

According to India Skills Report 2019, Andhra Pradesh offers equal space to both male and female workers.

US tightens visa-waiver programme to deter militants

US tightens visa-waiver programme to deter militants

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The programme permits visa free travel for 20 mn visitors per year.

Rajnath Singh will have his hands full as home minister

Rajnath Singh will have his hands full as home minister

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Vicky Nanjappa on the challenges that the new Home minister faces

No troops reduction in J&K this winter: Vij

No troops reduction in J&K this winter: Vij

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

This is significant in the context of recent intelligence reports that Pakistan is imparting winter fighting training to some terrorists.

Indian Army gets a logistical edge

Indian Army gets a logistical edge

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

The Indian Army has an inventory of over 500,000 items. At any time, the army has to be ready to rapidly deploy resources to various locations at short notice. Improved efficiency can occur with automation- and technology-based processes.

Jaitley welcomes Panama expose, says none will be spared

Jaitley welcomes Panama expose, says none will be spared

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Jaitley said, "I welcome this investigation. I think it is a healthy step that these kind of exposes are being made. I have been repeatedly saying that the world is now going to increasingly become more transparent, countries are cooperating with each other and slowly all this information is going to come out as a result of various global initiatives which have been launched."

How PSBs plan to groom their leaders

How PSBs plan to groom their leaders

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The training programme will contain thought leadership courses, group exercises, simulations, including role plays and situation analysis and personal explorations workshops