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India must keep a close eye on Nepal after Prachanda's takeover: Experts

India must keep a close eye on Nepal after Prachanda's takeover: Experts

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Former Nepalese foreign minister Ramesh Nath Pandey observed that the current situation is not encouraging for India-Nepal ties, saying the "present leaders" created irritants in the relationship in the past.

Mehbooba emerges from the shadows to become 1st female CM of Jammu-Kashmir

Mehbooba emerges from the shadows to become 1st female CM of Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Heading a PDP-BJP government formed with an alliance between two ideological extremes, Mehbooba faces a challenging task ahead as she will strive to carry forward her father's 'healing touch' legacy.

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Syed Ali Shah Geelani: A hawk among separatist leadership of Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Pro-Pakistan leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's death has brought to an end a chapter of anti-India and separatist politics in Kashmir.

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Stalin is preparing the DMK to go the whole hog in making 'federalism', 'Tamil self-respect' and 'communal cohesiveness' the party's poll plank next year, and package the BJP and its possible allies, as 'divisive' and 'reactionary', predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

AI flight to London delayed after ants found in business class

AI flight to London delayed after ants found in business class

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The AI-111 flight departed from the Delhi airport at around 5.20 pm instead of its scheduled departure time of 2 pm, they said.

IPS officer among cops injured during protests in Ranchi, Sec 144 imposed

IPS officer among cops injured during protests in Ranchi, Sec 144 imposed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Prohibitory orders were imposed in parts of Ranchi city after some policemen, including an Indian Police Service officer, and others were injured in Ranchi on Friday while trying to control a mob near a temple, an official said.

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Nashik CP among top cops transferred in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Jayant Naiknavare, deputy inspector general of police (VIP security), will replace Pandey as the Nashik police commissioner.

CWG done and dusted, time for Jeremy to set Paris Olympics gold medal as wallpaper

CWG done and dusted, time for Jeremy to set Paris Olympics gold medal as wallpaper

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

'Yes, that's (Olympics medal) the target, but it will be a long and tough journey ahead'

K'taka to pass resolution amid border dispute with Maha

K'taka to pass resolution amid border dispute with Maha

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The legislature reiterated the state's stand that the issue is a settled one, and not an inch of land will be given to the neighbouring State.

'Rs 16 cr in bank' row lands Bengal CPI-M veterans in soup

'Rs 16 cr in bank' row lands Bengal CPI-M veterans in soup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Just as political battles hot up along with rural polls in West Bengal, a certain report in the most circulated regional daily Anandabazar Patrika has caused major discomfort for the Left Front.

'Premonition' lands Pratibha in new trouble

'Premonition' lands Pratibha in new trouble

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Patil claimed the late Baba spoke to her indicating that she should be prepared to shoulder greater responsibility.

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Kharge: 1st non-Gandhi Cong chief in 24 yrs is a Gandhi loyalist

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Mapanna Mallikarjun Kharge, a staunch Gandhi family loyalist from Karnataka, has become the Congress' first non-Gandhi president in 24 years.

Biden, Xi come face to face for the 1st time amid tension over Taiwan

Biden, Xi come face to face for the 1st time amid tension over Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Biden and Xi shook hands and greeted each other with smiles, standing in front of a row of US and Chinese flags.

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The issued rocked both houses of Parliament with the Opposition demanding Modi's statement on Trump's controversial remarks, holding that Kashmir is a bilateral issue and no third party can intervene.

Rs 6,000 cr scam accused may get Maha cabinet berth

Rs 6,000 cr scam accused may get Maha cabinet berth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

All the Shiv Sena rebels who had resigned as ministers of the previous MVA government to join the Shinde camp were inducted into the new cabinet on Tuesday.

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Tamil Nadu's Is Saivism Hinduism Debate

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Stalin's personal intervention in the Adheenam row may have contained the avoidable political damage and social tensions at least for now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian officials land in Maldives to defuse Nasheed crisis

Indian officials land in Maldives to defuse Nasheed crisis

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The team, which is headed by Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Joint Secretary in the MEA and includes officials of legal background, met Foreign Minister Abdul Samad Abdulla and discussed various aspects of the issue, official sources told PTI.

Won't be worthy heirs of Tagore if we don't reject communalism: Amartya Sen

Won't be worthy heirs of Tagore if we don't reject communalism: Amartya Sen

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Rabindranath Tagore, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Swami Vivekananda, all wanted and argued for a united Bengali culture, and there is no room in their social objective for trying to excite one community against another'

Crime branch to probe Kerala couple's self-immolation

Crime branch to probe Kerala couple's self-immolation

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The couple-Rajan, 47, and his wife Ambili, 40, natives of Nellimoodu at nearby Neyyattinkara- succumbed to burns at the government medical college hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after they sustained multiple organ failure on Monday.

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.

Punjab forms high-level committee to probe PM security breach

Punjab forms high-level committee to probe PM security breach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The committee comprises Justice (Retd) Mehtab Singh Gill; principal secretary, home affairs; and Justice, Anurag Verma.

MP BJP leaders worried party may replace whole cabinet

MP BJP leaders worried party may replace whole cabinet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Though different voices are emerging from within the ruling BJP in Madhya Pradesh over the issue, several saffron party MLAs, including senior leaders, appeared worried about a possible repeat of the 'Gujarat formula' to overcome anti-incumbency in the central state, where Assembly elections are due in end-2023.

Pakistan PM Khan leads praise after team's World Cup loss

Pakistan PM Khan leads praise after team's World Cup loss

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Pakistan's former cricket star prime minister, Imran Khan, offered consolation after Babar Azam's high-flying side suffered an exit from the Twenty20 World Cup with a heart-breaking defeat to Australia in the semi-finals.

Paid rent fixed by then BJP government, says Priyanka Gandhi on house row

Paid rent fixed by then BJP government, says Priyanka Gandhi on house row

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

he said rent that she paid was determined by the government and was the same as for others in her category," the statement said, after a report claimed that she managed to convince the Vajpayee government to reduce the monthly rent of her 2,765.18 square metre house in Lutyens' Delhi from Rs 53,421 to only Rs 8,888 as it was "beyond her paying capacity".

Sanjay Raut sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA case

Sanjay Raut sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The court allowed Raut's plea for home food and medicines, but refused to pass an order on his prayer for bedding.

Court says remarkable progress made in case against Raut, extends custody

Court says remarkable progress made in case against Raut, extends custody

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

While extending the custody, the court noted that the ED has made 'remarkable progress' in the investigation.

Sonia consults Pranab, Antony amid Mumbai row

Sonia consults Pranab, Antony amid Mumbai row

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Congress President Sonia Gandhi held consultations with senior leaders Pranab Mukherjee and A K Antony in the backdrop of the controversy over allotment of prime defence land to Adarsh co-operative housing society in Mumbai.

Islands dispute sparks China-Japan row

Islands dispute sparks China-Japan row

Rediff.com3 May 2012

China has dispatched two of its maritime security vessels to patrol the waters of disputed islands in the Pacific Ocean, amid attempts by Japanese politicians to buy land there.

Project Zorawar: Army set to deploy light tanks along China border

Project Zorawar: Army set to deploy light tanks along China border

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Army is set to procure a fleet of light tanks for deployment in high-altitude areas in eastern Ladakh under 'Project Zorawar' to bolster its overall firepower and operational prowess to deal with any eventualities.

Time To Resolve Judges-Executive Tussle

Time To Resolve Judges-Executive Tussle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The appointments to the Supreme Court and the high courts cannot be speeded up unless both the Judiciary and the Executive agree to a new mechanism which affords both near-parity in decision-making, argues Virendra Kapoor.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin lead India's fightback after Lyon's five-for

PIX: Axar, Ashwin lead India's fightback after Lyon's five-for

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, on Friday.

SEE: Pilot jumps out of cockpit over coronavirus scare

SEE: Pilot jumps out of cockpit over coronavirus scare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

There was a case reported of suspected Covid-19 passengers aboard I5-732, Pune to New Delhi on 20th March 2020, seated in Row 1.

'Why indulge in acts that could harm India's unity and integrity?'

'Why indulge in acts that could harm India's unity and integrity?'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'It is Maharashtra that started this fire.' 'Suddenly, out of nowhere, they started talking about the border dispute being sub judice and they started talking about meeting the people in Belagavi who want to break up our state.'

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

'Ghar' Is Such A Lovely Word

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

A group of retired army officers have come together to provide a home for girls who never had a home before.

Bhatta-Parsaul row: Sachin Pilot released

Bhatta-Parsaul row: Sachin Pilot released

Rediff.com22 May 2011

Congress leader and Union minister Sachin Pilot was on Sunday arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police while he was on his way to violence-hit Bhatta-Parsaul village in Greater Noida district to meet families of farmers injured in the recent agitation on land acquisition.

Devyani row: Strong Indian response shocks US officials

Devyani row: Strong Indian response shocks US officials

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

India's unusual tough stand on the arrest of its diplomat Devyani Khobragade has forced the United States to initiate an "inter-agency review" to look into the lapses that happened in the high-profile case that triggered an uproar in India and strained bilateral ties.

Shreyas reveals reason for India's failed batting experiment

Shreyas reveals reason for India's failed batting experiment

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'Even DK was finding it a little bit difficult at the start. The wicket played a huge role in this game. And as for that strategy, we can and we will be going with it in the next matches as well.'

Some Chinese defence infra near Indian border is 'alarming': US

Some Chinese defence infra near Indian border is 'alarming': US

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The destabilising and corrosive behaviour of the Chinese Community Party in the Indo-Pacific region is simply not helpful and some of the defence infrastructure that is being set up by China near its border with India is alarming, US Army's Pacific Commanding General Charles A Flynn said on Wednesday.

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Malik, who was appointed as the Bihar governor in September last year, will take charge of Jammu and Kashmir at a time when it is under governor's rule.

In first meet with Xi, Biden brings up China's policies in Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong

In first meet with Xi, Biden brings up China's policies in Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday held their first in-person meeting in Bali, with both leaders underscoring the need to manage their differences and prevent a conflict, amid Beijing's coercive military posturing against Taiwan and in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.