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Donald Trump: 'India, Pak were going to go nuclear'

Donald Trump: 'India, Pak were going to go nuclear'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Trump said the prime minister of Pakistan, who visited him in Washington last year, said that "'President Trump saved 10 million people, and maybe much more than that'. They're both nuclear countries."

'GCCs Have Evolved To Strategic Innovation Hubs'

'GCCs Have Evolved To Strategic Innovation Hubs'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'Solutions developed in India are being commercialised and offered globally because we're executing at scale, creating new markets and revenue streams.'

Why US attacked Venezuela and captured Maduro

Why US attacked Venezuela and captured Maduro

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The US government, under President Trump, justifies the intervention as a security necessity rather than a resource grab. The primary official reasons include: narco-terrorism charges, national security and migration crisis.

'The Greater Crisis -- That Of A Planet In Distress -- Is Still Gathering'

'The Greater Crisis -- That Of A Planet In Distress -- Is Still Gathering'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

'The pandemic has led to an immense disruption in the world's political, financial, military and geopolitical situation. The pandemic was a warning.'

IFSCA relaxes norms for fund management bodies in GIFT City

IFSCA relaxes norms for fund management bodies in GIFT City

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has cleared a series of regulatory relaxations to ease operations for fund managers in GIFT City, along with a revamped framework for global in-house centres (GICs) and capital market intermediaries.

Corporate lending may rebound as loan-bond rate gap narrows

Corporate lending may rebound as loan-bond rate gap narrows

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Bank lending to companies is expected to go up in the coming quarters because the difference in interest rates between corporate bonds and bank loans has narrowed. In addition, recent policy reforms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), including allowing domestic banks to do acquisition financing, are expected to give further support to corporate lending, analysts said.

'Who said I left Congress line': Tharoor clarifies stance

'Who said I left Congress line': Tharoor clarifies stance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor addresses concerns about his recent statements, asserting his alignment with the party's principles and goals.

Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar naval base

Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar naval base

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Security agencies are investigating after a Chinese-made GPS tracking device was found attached to a seagull near a sensitive naval zone in Karwar, India. Preliminary findings suggest scientific research, but concerns remain due to the proximity of a strategic naval base.

Migrated To US, Landed In Ahmedabad

Migrated To US, Landed In Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

All 33 persons from Gujarat, who were among 104 Indians deported from the US for illegal immigration, were safely transported to their native places on Thursday in state vehicles under the supervision of police, the state government said.

Meet the Indian-origin man who helped restrain Bondi beach shooter

Meet the Indian-origin man who helped restrain Bondi beach shooter

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Amandeep Singh-Bola, born in New Zealand to Indian and Kiwi parents, helped tackle suspect Sajid Akram.

Meet The 10 Indian-Origin Nobel Laureates

Meet The 10 Indian-Origin Nobel Laureates

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Who have been India's Laureates, winners from India or of Indian-origin?

TMC plans door-to-door scrutiny after 45,000 voters deleted in Mamata's seat

TMC plans door-to-door scrutiny after 45,000 voters deleted in Mamata's seat

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

According to Election Commission data, Bhabanipur had 2,06,295 voters as of January 2025. The draft rolls now carry 1,61,509 names, indicating that 44,787 voters, nearly 21.7 per cent of the electorate, have been deleted.

World's 9 Fastest-Growing Cities

World's 9 Fastest-Growing Cities

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Asia takes the lead, boasting four Indian cities on the list, according to the 2024 Savills Growth Hubs Index.

Shifting My House Erased My Voter Record!

Shifting My House Erased My Voter Record!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'I don't want to be called a new Indian voter when I am an old Indian voter.'

Assam Pushed Back 780 Illegal Immigrants Since 2024

Assam Pushed Back 780 Illegal Immigrants Since 2024

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'The emphasis is on execution, not identification.'

'BoB Is Well Placed To Manage Shift To ECL'

'BoB Is Well Placed To Manage Shift To ECL'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

'Bank has a robust capital adequacy base. Along with balance sheet preparation, the bank is focusing on strengthening risk management for the new regime.'

Australia in touch with India on Bondi Beach terror attack: MEA

Australia in touch with India on Bondi Beach terror attack: MEA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The Telangana police on December 16 stated that Sajid Akram, one of the accused in the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia, was originally from Hyderabad, contrary to earlier reports that had identified the attackers as being of Pakistani origin.

Bengal: 32 lakh 'unmapped' voters queue up as SIR hearings begin

Bengal: 32 lakh 'unmapped' voters queue up as SIR hearings begin

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were underway in West Bengal, focusing on 'unmapped' voters who are unable to establish linkage with the 2002 electoral roll. Many people are being asked to prove their citizenship.

Goa nightclub fire: 3 cooks from Jharkhand among dead

Goa nightclub fire: 3 cooks from Jharkhand among dead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Three young men from Jharkhand had migrated to Goa a year ago to earn a better living for their families back home and started working as cooks in 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in north Goa.

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

'Make A Hindu Kashmir And Declare It Union Territory'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'Kashmir needs to be divided and we need the land of Panun Kashmir in Kashmir.'

2,417 Indians deported or repatriated from US since Jan: Govt

2,417 Indians deported or repatriated from US since Jan: Govt

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

During the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's firm stance against illegal migration, emphasising commitment to promoting legal pathways for migration.

Ikkis Review: The Flip Side To Dhurandhar

Ikkis Review: The Flip Side To Dhurandhar

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Where Dhurandhar leaned into aggressive bloodlust through its acerbic storytelling, Ikkis moves in the opposite direction, asking us to see people beyond uniforms, slogans, or sides, observes Mayur Sanap.

B'deshi woman among 2 more get citizenship under CAA in Assam

B'deshi woman among 2 more get citizenship under CAA in Assam

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Two individuals, including a woman, have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam, bringing the total number of recipients in the state to four. This marks the first instance of a woman receiving citizenship under the Act in Assam.

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.' 'My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.'

How Khaleda Zia rose to dominate Bangladesh's politics

How Khaleda Zia rose to dominate Bangladesh's politics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a dominant figure in the country's politics, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. Her career spanned decades and included periods of both power and controversy.

'Mass Hindu migration from B'desh unlikely at present'

'Mass Hindu migration from B'desh unlikely at present'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee has said the current situation in Bangladesh is unlikely to trigger a fresh round of exodus of minority Hindus into India. He believes that migration is primarily driven by social networks and economic opportunities rather than persecution. Banerjee, known for his work in poverty alleviation, further emphasized that India's overt preference for Hindu migrants from Bangladesh in the past has been a significant factor in their migration, rather than attacks on the community.

EC not disclosing gender breakup of voters, says Tejashwi

EC not disclosing gender breakup of voters, says Tejashwi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticizes the Election Commission of India (ECI) for not disclosing gender-wise data of electors in the Bihar assembly polls, alleging bias and conspiracy with the BJP.

Rajdhani Express runs over 7 elephants in Assam, 5 coaches derail

Rajdhani Express runs over 7 elephants in Assam, 5 coaches derail

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

At least seven elephants were killed, and one was injured after a herd of jumbos was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam's Hojai district early Saturday, officials said.

Indian Hotels Q2 net rises 15%, excluding one-off gain of 2024

Indian Hotels Q2 net rises 15%, excluding one-off gain of 2024

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) net profit rose 15 per cent in the second quarter after excluding the one-off exceptional gain of Rs 307 crore in the previous year. Net profit fell 45 per cent when compared with the previous year's earnings after including a one-off gain.

Will 1600 Number Stop Scam Calls?

Will 1600 Number Stop Scam Calls?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Trai has ordered BFSI firms to move service and transaction calls to the 1600 series from 2026 to reduce spam, financial fraud, and rising digital arrest scams.

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Non-compatible with Western Civilization' is about as vague and jingoistic as it gets and Trump saying this gives full license to his acolytes to go full throttle on making life as difficult and scary as possible for as many non-white people as possible,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's First Woman PM, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's former first female prime minister and chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

SIP inflows into equity MFs from small towns cross Rs 10K cr mark

SIP inflows into equity MFs from small towns cross Rs 10K cr mark

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

SIP inflows into active equity schemes from areas beyond the top 30 cities (B30), which first crossed this milestone in September 2025, stood at Rs 10,080 crore in October, industry data shows.

Sharp Increase In Illegal Indian Migration To US

Sharp Increase In Illegal Indian Migration To US

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Indians have topped the number of illegal immigrants from Asian countries caught at land, sea, and air checkpoints of the US since 2022.

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.'

'Insult to Bapu': Oppn MPs protest against G RAM G bill

'Insult to Bapu': Oppn MPs protest against G RAM G bill

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticizes the government's proposed bill to replace MGNREGA, arguing it weakens the guaranteed 100 days of employment for the poor and centralizes control over the scheme.

'G-RAM-G Is A Work Guarantee Without Any Guarantee'

'G-RAM-G Is A Work Guarantee Without Any Guarantee'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'A work guarantee that can be switched off at will is no guarantee at all.'

EC flags 26 lakh Bengal voter mismatches with 2002 list

EC flags 26 lakh Bengal voter mismatches with 2002 list

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Election Commission reports a discrepancy of nearly 26 lakh voters' names in West Bengal's current electoral rolls when compared to the 2002 voter list.

Clashes in Odisha village after tribal woman's beheading; internet shut

Clashes in Odisha village after tribal woman's beheading; internet shut

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Tension grips Malkangiri district in Odisha after a tribal woman was beheaded, leading to clashes and property damage. Internet services are suspended as authorities work to restore peace.

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The New York City mayor-elect's mother has made some incredible movies.