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Bangkok temple bombing: Two Indians taken into custody

Bangkok temple bombing: Two Indians taken into custody

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The two Indians, who were not identified, have been taken to a military camp for questioning, The Nation quoted the police as saying.

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Is Fahadh Faasil India's Finest Actor?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

As Fahadh Faasil turns 39 on August 8, Subhash K Jha looks back at his favourite films featuring the brilliant actor.

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Singapore is the most favoured destination for people living in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines when it comes to post-lockdown travel.

What David Headley has told the Mumbai court

What David Headley has told the Mumbai court

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

David Coleman Headley, the Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative is being deposed before a Mumbai court on Monday through video conference.

'Thankful to people who stood by me in this difficult period'

'Thankful to people who stood by me in this difficult period'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

A group of community leaders met Dr Devyani Khobragade on Monday at the Indian consulate in New York and offered the support of the people.

Prime Minister Modi, they don't like you

Prime Minister Modi, they don't like you

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'And Sir, you are at fault if they don't like you. 'You don't boast of your government's efforts to be the first one to bring in thousands of Indians back home without thinking for a second about their race, religion, language, orientation, or even citizenship,' says Sarang, a reader of Rediff.com.

Salman Khan allowed to go abroad

Salman Khan allowed to go abroad

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

The actor, who is facing trial in the case of poaching and a case under the Arms Act, would have to submit his passport to the court on his return.

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

Hurriyat leader got funds from source that financed 26/11 strikes: ED

Hurriyat leader got funds from source that financed 26/11 strikes: ED

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Probe agencies have found a common link between money received by Firdous Ahmad Shah, a member of Syed Ali Shah Geelani's hardline Hurriyat Conference, and financiers of 26/11.

Hundreds of Indians stranded in Najaf; 39 abducted workers 'unharmed'

Hundreds of Indians stranded in Najaf; 39 abducted workers 'unharmed'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Several hundred Indian nationals may be stranded in the Najaf province of Iraq, unable to return home because their employer refuses to return their passports, Amnesty International said on Saturday.

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday condoled the death of Koppu and assured all required assistance to his family.

Honest railwayman returns $40,000

Honest railwayman returns $40,000

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

Mohammed, who works as a peon in the Churchgate office, found an unattended bag lying near the Western Railway headquarters.

Bail for doctor in kidney case

Bail for doctor in kidney case

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Nephrologist Dr Suresh Trivedi of Bombay Hospital was arrested on the charge of negotiating kidney transplant deals.

Finally, Sridevi's body handed over to family

Finally, Sridevi's body handed over to family

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'Case closed,' Dubai public prosecution says about Sridevi's death.

CSE scam: Ex-VP Daga gets bail

CSE scam: Ex-VP Daga gets bail

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

CSE scam: Ex-VP Daga gets bail

Is the Modi government scared of this man?

Is the Modi government scared of this man?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'Defaulters like Mallya can't be offloaded, but activists like me are. And that too for raising questions.' 'Today, what is the meaning of development?' 'Take over land, water and forest from the Adivasis and hand it over to corporates.' 'I am surprised how a minister who is supposed to protect the forests and the environment is happy reaching out to investors for more and more clearances.'

Saradha scam accused Madan Mitra gets bail

Saradha scam accused Madan Mitra gets bail

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Judge Uttam Kumar Nandy granted the former state transport minister bail on two sureties of Rs 15 lakh each.

The answer to all your queries about top cameras for amateurs and pros

The answer to all your queries about top cameras for amateurs and pros

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Nikon, Sony, Canon: We tested them all!

Raised entry fee, visa issues to mar Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014?

Raised entry fee, visa issues to mar Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

All we want from the government is to give us visa and they can't even deliver that, says Inder Singh, chairman of Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin International

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Setting aside the Delhi high court's September 30 verdict denying bail to Chidambaram, the apex court said he is neither a "flight risk" nor there is a possibility of "his abscondence from the trial". Chidambaram had moved the apex court challenging the high court verdict.

ISIS executes 39 Indian workers: TV report

ISIS executes 39 Indian workers: TV report

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

39 of the 41 Indian construction workers, who were abducted by ISIS militants, have reportedly been executed.

Making sense of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil :))

Making sense of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil :))

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

We give Ae Dil Hai Mushkil a dose of reality :))

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'Jaish is known for its fidayeen activities.' 'This well trained human resource backed by military-based training makes the JeM an obvious choice over the LeT and HM.'

PM seeks UK's help in return of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi

PM seeks UK's help in return of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Mallya has been in the UK for months, escaping arrest warrants against him.

SP leader Gayatri Prajapati, accused of rape, caught in Lucknow

SP leader Gayatri Prajapati, accused of rape, caught in Lucknow

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Gayatri Prajapati has been on the run since February 27.

Court grants bail to Jignesh Shah in NSEL scam case

Court grants bail to Jignesh Shah in NSEL scam case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Shah is likely to be released later on Friday evening or Saturday after completing the formalities.

Govt cancels registration of 4,470 NGOs in fresh crackdown

Govt cancels registration of 4,470 NGOs in fresh crackdown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The fresh round of cancellation process of the 4,470 NGOs started on May 6.

US mum on G-visa granting diplomatic immunity to Devyani

US mum on G-visa granting diplomatic immunity to Devyani

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

More than 20 days after it was submitted by the United Nations, the United States continues to review the visa application of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, which would give her full diplomatic immunity.

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

India had given a formal extradition request for Mallya as per the Extradition Treaty between India and the UK through a note verbale on February 8

Aseemanand: Many aliases, one saffron identity

Aseemanand: Many aliases, one saffron identity

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Wearing multiple identities of religious preacher, science student and terror accused, the saffron robed Aseemanand, once known as the most wanted man in India, was the alleged link between the series of three bombings that ripped through India in 2007.

India and Iran want peaceful, stable Afghanistan: Modi

India and Iran want peaceful, stable Afghanistan: Modi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

PM Modi and Rouhani inked nine pacts including a lease contract for a part of Chabahar port's operation for 18 months.

Swaraj seeks probe into Sherin's adoption, WCD says process transparent

Swaraj seeks probe into Sherin's adoption, WCD says process "transparent"

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

"After baby Saraswati @ Sherin Mathews' case, have requested minister for women and child development for a thorough investigation into the adoption process," External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Friday.

Where is Jadhav? India has no knowledge of his whereabouts

Where is Jadhav? India has no knowledge of his whereabouts

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

"India has no knowledge of Kulbhushan Jadhav's location and his condition. We are making all efforts to get him back but we can't reveal the steps that will be taken to achieve it," the MEA said.

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

The IAAF ruling body of athletics is proactive in tackling doping and not protective of drug cheats, according to president Sebastian Coe.

LeT bomb-maker planned to join IS for Paris carnage

LeT bomb-maker planned to join IS for Paris carnage

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Muhammad Usman, a suspected bomb-maker for the Pakistani terror group Lashkar-e-Tayyaba, had set out from the capital of the self-declared Islamic State caliphate in Raqqa, Syria, six weeks before the Paris attacks along with Algerian-born Adel Haddadi, the report said, citing investigation documents.

After 5 decades in India, Chinese soldier who crossed over to visit home

After 5 decades in India, Chinese soldier who crossed over to visit home

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Wang Qi, now 77, was caught when he entered the Indian territory shortly after the Sino-India War of 1962. He was later released from jail.

'Amma' rescued us, she is our saviour, says rescued fisherman

'Amma' rescued us, she is our saviour, says rescued fisherman

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

One of the 16 fishermen who have been released from an Iranian jail speaks to A Ganesh Nadar about his ordeal.

German broadcasters jailed for filming Qatar WCup labour plight

German broadcasters jailed for filming Qatar WCup labour plight

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Two German broadcasters have reportedly alleged that they were detained and imprisoned by Qatari Police while they tried to investigate the plight of migrant labourers working in the preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

'FIFA is not responsible for working conditions of labourers'

'FIFA is not responsible for working conditions of labourers'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

FIFA is not responsible for the working conditions of labourers helping to build stadiums for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, the president of world soccer's governing body Sepp Blatter said.