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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.

Modi sounds 2019 poll bugle from Assam

Modi sounds 2019 poll bugle from Assam

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'The significance and timing of the PM's start of the campaign journey from Silchar is a clear message that the Barak valley is a priority in his scheme of things,' notes Subimal Bhattacharjee.

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

National Investigation Agency filed the charge sheet in a court here in a case of alleged espionage and attempts to carry out sabotage activities in India at the instigation of Pakistan.

A flight to Pakistan: Old world charm in a modernising State

A flight to Pakistan: Old world charm in a modernising State

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'The Pakistan government, we were told, has a plan to renovate several Hindu temples and Buddhist sites, which over the years have fallen into disrepair. The aim is to create a pilgrimage circuit to attract visitors from all over the subcontinent.'

FCRA notices to NGOs: MHA official gets bail

FCRA notices to NGOs: MHA official gets bail

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

A special court on Tuesday granted bail to home ministry official Anand Joshi, who was arrested for allegedly issuing Foreign Contribution Regulation Act notices arbitrarily to several NGOs.

Activist's testimony would have been prejudicial to India: Govt to HC

Activist's testimony would have been prejudicial to India: Govt to HC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2015

Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai was offloaded from her flight to London as her proposed "testimony" before a British parliamentary committee would have been "prejudicial" to India's interests, the Centre has told Delhi High Court.

Coming soon: BBC News in Indian languages

Coming soon: BBC News in Indian languages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The BBC is all set to produce daily newscasts in Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Marathi (in addition to the existing Hindi, Tamil and Urdu), Jim Egan, CEO, BBC Global News, tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail and the murder

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail and the murder

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Pasbola wound up his cross examination, tabling a new narrative in the murder case. That Sheena Bora had been murdered not by her mother. But by her brother.

Former Punjab CM's assassin arrested in Thailand

Former Punjab CM's assassin arrested in Thailand

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Thai police have arrested a fugitive Sikh terrorist who was involved in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and several others in 1995.

More bad news coming for Dinakaran?

More bad news coming for Dinakaran?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

TTV Dinakaran could be in more trouble as I-T officials have found a connection between him and Jaya TV and other Jayalalithaa companies, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Further disciplinary action against Khobragade not ruled out: MEA

Further disciplinary action against Khobragade not ruled out: MEA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The external affairs ministry on Friday did not rule out any further disciplinary action against senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who had hit the headlines last year after being arrested in the US in a visa fraud case.

How to save money on travel insurance

How to save money on travel insurance

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

If you are a frequent traveller, then you should opt for a multi-trip travel plan because it works out to be cheaper.

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Ever since Indrani's bail plea was denied by the judge her security has been stepped up. The message was clear. If she felt that unsafe she could get all the security she needed. But in jail she stayed.

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in connection with the case of Jadhav, who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani military court for alleged spying.

Cash-for-vote: TDP MLA Revanth Reddy gets bail

Cash-for-vote: TDP MLA Revanth Reddy gets bail

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

In a relief to Telangana Telugu Desam Party MLA A Revanth Reddy, the prime accused in the cash-for-vote case, the Hyderabad high court on Tuesday granted bail to him and two others accused in the case.

After degree, now questions raised over PM Modi's birth date

After degree, now questions raised over PM Modi's birth date

Rediff.com2 May 2016

In students' register of M N College Visnagar Narendra Modi's date of birth is mentioned as August 29, 1949. In his election affidavit, he did not reveal his date of birth, but mentioned his age. His official birth date, as available in the public domain, is September 17, 1950.

Delhi is where the heart is

Delhi is where the heart is

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

You can return to Delhi even after 25 years and find that friends treat you as if you had never left, says Rahul Jacob.

Sushma-Lalit Modi row: Did PM tacitly help a fugitive, asks Congress

Sushma-Lalit Modi row: Did PM tacitly help a fugitive, asks Congress

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Congress charged the entire BJP and the government with "aiding and abetting" Lalit Modi, a fugitive.

Wanted Hizbul terrorist apprehended from Indo-Nepal border

Wanted Hizbul terrorist apprehended from Indo-Nepal border

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Ahmed was residing in Pakistan since September, 2003. He was involved in many violent attacks against civilians and security forces including an attack on a STF (special task force) camp.

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Vijay Keshav Gokhale's tenure as foreign secretary promises to guide India's external affairs along paths never taken before, says K P Nayar.

Indian facing deportation says will back Thai protests

Indian facing deportation says will back Thai protests

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

A prominent Indian businessman facing deportation from Thailand has said that he will continue to participate in anti-government protests, even as the Thai authorities were considering his case.

The Man Who Knows No Fear

The Man Who Knows No Fear

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy sailed the oceans and conquered likely death after a storm badly injured his spine and destroyed his boat. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met the decorated sailor who fought all odds to return home alive.

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

As the 25-year-old, who has refugee status in Australia, got off a plane in Bangkok on November 27, Thai immigration police were waiting to arrest him based on an Interpol "red notice" from Bahrain.

Amendment to the old Registration Act soon

Amendment to the old Registration Act soon

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Bill also makes it mandatory for every person presenting the document at the registration office to affix his passport size photograph and get photographed by a digital camera on the document.

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Come back; don't go to Syria: Kin's plea to Brit girls joining IS

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The worried families of three missing British schoolgirls believed to have fled to Syria to join the Islamic State on Monday made a moving plea to them to come back home as Scotland Yard sent its officers to search for them in Turkey.

Ex-Corporate Affairs DG, son kill self; suicide note claims CBI harassment

Ex-Corporate Affairs DG, son kill self; suicide note claims CBI harassment

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The tragic replay of events at the house of Bansal, Former Director General Corporate Affairs, in East Delhi's Neelkanth Apartments came to light when the family's maid entered the flat through an "unlocked door" around 9 am.

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'In restaurants, the waiter takes your card and then comes back with the machine. Don't allow that.' 'Let him come to you with the machine and then enter the card and the PIN yourself.'

22 dead as terrorists storm mosque in Pakistan

22 dead as terrorists storm mosque in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Three suicide bombers entered the mosque while only one was able to detonate the bomb.

Nigerians misuse educational schemes: Goan MP Shantaram Naik

Nigerians misuse educational schemes: Goan MP Shantaram Naik

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Amid a row between Goa government and Nigerians, Goa MP Shantaram Naik on Friday claimed that Nigerians misuse educational schemes, violate Foreign Exchange Management Act and indulge in drug trade in the state.

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Sheena Bora Trial: Travels with Indrani and Peter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

It might have been the season of Basant Panchami, but for Pasbola it was definitely Halloween as he set about scaring the wits out of Rangwala, his tone growing harsher.

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Is Karnataka India's most corrupt state?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'When a newspaper says that Karnataka leads in corruption, one must also know it means Karnataka leads in patronising corruption.' 'You can't be corrupt without me succumbing to your corruption.'

Why education loans can be a nightmare

Why education loans can be a nightmare

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

If you default, it will affect your credit score and your career.

The Dragon in the Valley

The Dragon in the Valley

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

It has been obvious that the Sino-Pak axis would conspire to weaken India's sovereignty in Jammu and Kashmir, if not wrest Kashmir, says David Devadas.

Freed accused in Akshardham attack case seek compensation

Freed accused in Akshardham attack case seek compensation

Rediff.com26 May 2014

At a press conference organised in Mumbai by the Jamiat Ulama Maharashtra (Arshad Madani), which provided them free legal aid, the acquitted also demanded action against officers for prosecuting them. Five of the six accused -- Adam Ajmeri, Mufti Abdul Qyyum Mansuri, Mohammed Salim Shaikh, Abdulmiyan Qadri and Altaf Hussain -- were present at the press conference.

Sherin's foster mother arrested for leaving her home alone

Sherin's foster mother arrested for leaving her home alone

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The 35-year-old mother, an Indian-American registered nurse, was arrested on Thursday after her attorney took her to the Richardson police station.

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Welcome 2 Karachi is a sad excuse for screen space, says Paloma Sharma.

Brexit will affect Infosys, TCS

Brexit will affect Infosys, TCS

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Infosys had guided for a revenue growth in the range of 11.5-13.5%, which has now been lowered to 10-12%.

PNB fraud: ED seizes Rs 94-cr assets, luxury cars of Nirav Modi, Choksi

PNB fraud: ED seizes Rs 94-cr assets, luxury cars of Nirav Modi, Choksi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Frozen mutual funds and shares worth Rs 86.72 crore belong to Choksi and his group, and the rest are owned by the Modi group.

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

'Centre working to locate Indian ISIS hostages,' says Punjab CM

'Centre working to locate Indian ISIS hostages,' says Punjab CM

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Punjab government on Friday said that the Centre was making all efforts to locate the whereabouts of the 39 Indian youths who had been held hostage for nearly a year by ISIS militants.