News for 'repatriation'

Easter bombings in SL: 3 suspects arrested, van seized

Easter bombings in SL: 3 suspects arrested, van seized

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The suspicious van was wanted over the terror attacks and was taken into custody at Sungavila.

India to release 40 Pak prisoners on Saturday

India to release 40 Pak prisoners on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Official sources said the prisoners, including 10 fishermen, will be handed over to Pakistani authorities at the Attari-Wagah border.

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Swaraj was responding to 'SOS' message on twitter from a person claiming to be chief officer of Indian vessel Jag Prabha which was stuck in Aden.

After 11 years, Pakistan releases 57 Indian fishing boats

After 11 years, Pakistan releases 57 Indian fishing boats

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

It is a historic moment as Pakistan has released boats after a gap of 11 years.

Pakistan hands over Indian prisoner to BSF

Pakistan hands over Indian prisoner to BSF

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Indian national Ram Prakash, freed last week after serving a 10-year prison term in Pakistan on charges of spying, was on Monday repatriated following a mix-up that delayed his return home.

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

It can be an useful tool in achieving the objective of Pradhan Mantri's Jan Dhan Yojana

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'China is likely to help Pakistan in keeping the fire burning in J&K to bleed India for its own interests.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The order gives the state and treasury departments authority to consider and impose sanctions on individuals, entities or associates of the Turkish government involved in actions that endanger civilians or lead to the further deterioration of peace, security and stability in northeast Syria.

Banks lure NRIs with rupee deposits

Banks lure NRIs with rupee deposits

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The rising rupee and the cap on interest rates has hit the flow of non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits into the country. Banks such as ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank are promoting the repatriable non-resident ordinary (NRO) rupee deposits in an attempt to attract NRI depositors.

Modi, Jaitley victims of political intolerance: Ramdev

Modi, Jaitley victims of political intolerance: Ramdev

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Political intolerance is at its peak in the country. Therefore, someone is criticising Modi and some other Jaitley and the BJP.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

AP: The plight of the Gulf returnees

AP: The plight of the Gulf returnees

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

In all, around 45,000 illegal immigrants have been repatriated by the United Arab Emirates. While sources claim that at least 50 in AP have committed suicide after being deported, the government says that the official figure is just 10.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

Qatar: Indian workers stage demonstration

Qatar: Indian workers stage demonstration

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The workers complained of low salaries and not being allowed to return to India.

Purulia case: MEA to seek Davy's extradition

Purulia case: MEA to seek Davy's extradition

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

Relenting to pressure from Danish authorities, New Delhi may give an executive assurance to Copenhagen that Davy will not be sentenced to death for any offence committed by him in India.

Two Indians killed in Kabul blast

Two Indians killed in Kabul blast

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A yellow minibus carrying Nepal and Afghan security guards was hit by a suicide bomber in the Banae area, PD9 Kabul city at around 5.40 am.

NRIs should take advantage of slowing Indian realty

NRIs should take advantage of slowing Indian realty

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Despite the slowdown, property investments can give them good returns over the long term

What you must know about Mumbai's migrant crisis

What you must know about Mumbai's migrant crisis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'For them life is very difficult since there has been no universalisation of PDS.' 'And let's understand that there are people who need ration instead of cooked meals.'

Lock FDI in realty issues, says RBI

Lock FDI in realty issues, says RBI

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Russian authorities on Wednesday resumed search operation for 10 missing sailors, including four Indians.

Sarabjit's sister threatens suicide in front of PM

Sarabjit's sister threatens suicide in front of PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

She has urged the President to send a special envoy to Pakistan to visit the Kotlakhpat Rai Jail and provide medical aid to Sarabjit who is in solitary confinement.

66 arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen return home from Sri Lanka

66 arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen return home from Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Sixty-six Tamil Nadu fishermen set free by a Sri lankan court after being arrested recently by the island navy, arrived in Rameswaram on Wednesday with the Indian Coast Guard repatriating them.

Sarabjit's family threatens to commit suicide

Sarabjit's family threatens to commit suicide

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

But before taking the extreme step, the family members will sit on a hunger strike at the border and stage a protest before the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to mount pressure on Islamabad.

Noor Mohd appointed deputy election commissioner

Noor Mohd appointed deputy election commissioner

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

A senior IAS officer, Mohammed had served as chief electoral officer of Uttar Pradesh for nearly eight-and-a-half years.

Anjelina Jolie visits Afghan refugees

Anjelina Jolie visits Afghan refugees

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Oscar winning US actress Jolie arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday on a four-day visit to focus world attention on the plight of Afghan refugees.

Another Mumbai cop accused of rape

Another Mumbai cop accused of rape

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Constable Hamid Kazi of Nerul police station has been charged by a Bangladeshi migrant of raping her on October 11.

121 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lanka

121 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

More than 120 Indian fishermen, arrested by Sri Lankan Navy in the past several months, were released on Friday in line with the reciprocal agreement reached between the two countries to set free detained fishermen.

3 Indians killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

3 Indians killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Three Indians were on Wednesday killed in a Taliban suicide attack on a NATO supply company's compound in Kabul.

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Nearly 7,000 paramilitary forces have been deployed in the affected areas of the northeast district since Monday.

Fed may not raise rate above 5.5%

Fed may not raise rate above 5.5%

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Glenn Maguire, chief economist (Asia Pacific) at Societe Generale, says that the Fed may raise rates once more, before pausing.\n\n

He adds that it is unlikely to see the Fed rate move above 5.5%.\n\n

India eases FDI rules for construction sector

India eases FDI rules for construction sector

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

India has eased foreign direct investment rules for the construction sector, the government said on Wednesday, in an effort to attract more money into the country to build new hotels, housing and townships.

India no more hot BPO destination

India no more hot BPO destination

Rediff.com11 May 2004

When will the ordeal end for Daya Ram?

When will the ordeal end for Daya Ram?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Two families, one from Sonipat in Haryana and the other from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, which claimed he was very much a part of them, have now shown reluctance to own him.

$619 mn ED notice to Zee

$619 mn ED notice to Zee

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Gogoi wants Centre to involve Anup Chetia in ULFA talks

Gogoi wants Centre to involve Anup Chetia in ULFA talks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday called upon the Central government to involve ULFA general secretary Anup Chetia in the on-going peace talks.

Two Indians found dead in Oman

Two Indians found dead in Oman

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Two Indians, including a 31-year-old mother, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Oman, a media report said on Tuesday.

Pakistan sends back two Indian boys

Pakistan sends back two Indian boys

Rediff.com17 Aug 2004

Alamdin (14) and Shakeel Ahmed (12) had inadvertently crossed over to the Pakistan side from Kupwara border.

A village waits for its hero

A village waits for its hero

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004