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Passport not proof of citizenship: Shashi Tharoor has a solution

Passport not proof of citizenship: Shashi Tharoor has a solution

Rediff.com4 days ago

Amid the passport row, Shashi Tharoor has proposed legal changes to simplify proof of Indian citizenship.

Indore: NSA Invoked Against Two For Cow Slaughter

Indore: NSA Invoked Against Two For Cow Slaughter

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Indore district administration has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against two men allegedly involved in cow slaughter and beef trade.

Uttarakhand Factory Making Fake Medicines Sealed

Uttarakhand Factory Making Fake Medicines Sealed

Rediff.com23 May 2026

An illegal factory in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, allegedly involved in producing fake medicines, has been sealed following a joint operation by the Uttarakhand STF and other departments.

RS poll: MP Cong to move MLAs to K'taka amid poaching fears

RS poll: MP Cong to move MLAs to K'taka amid poaching fears

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Congress party is reportedly considering moving its Madhya Pradesh MLAs to a party-ruled state, likely Karnataka, ahead of the June 18 Rajya Sabha elections. This move aims to prevent potential cross-voting after the BJP fielded a surprise third candidate, intensifying the contest for three Rajya Sabha seats.

Twisha Sharma death: CBI grills mother-in-law

Twisha Sharma death: CBI grills mother-in-law

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A CBI team questioned former judge Giribala Singh in Bhopal following the revocation of her anticipatory bail in connection with her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma's death. The High Court quashed the bail, leading to the CBI's action in the dowry harassment case.

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Two family members of Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian general killed in a US strike in 2020, have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded.

Indian-Origin Man In US Faces Denaturalisation Over Fraud

Indian-Origin Man In US Faces Denaturalisation Over Fraud

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 62-year-old Indian-origin man, now a US citizen, faces denaturalisation proceedings for allegedly defrauding investors of USD 2.5 million and concealing this from US authorities.

Ex-Employees Accused Of Fraud In Government Tenders

Ex-Employees Accused Of Fraud In Government Tenders

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Two former employees of a Delhi-based pharmaceutical firm have been booked for allegedly cheating, forging documents and impersonating to secure government tenders, including supplies to Army hospitals.

Goa nightclub fire: Owners denied relief, MEA may revoke passports

Goa nightclub fire: Owners denied relief, MEA may revoke passports

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A Delhi court on Wednesday refused to give any interim protection from arrest to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the ill-fated Goa nightclub who fled to Thailand, as their partner was held in connection with the fire incident that killed 25 people last weekend.

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Canada acts against Tahawwur Rana before Carney's India visit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

The Canadian government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana Hussain, a Pakistan-born businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, due to misrepresentation on his citizenship application.

Pakistan hockey drama: Captain banned, then saved

Pakistan hockey drama: Captain banned, then saved

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Pakistan government has revoked the two-year ban imposed on national hockey team skipper Ammad Shakeel Butt by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), deeming the ban illegal and unconstitutional. This decision follows Butt's criticism of the PHF's mismanagement during the recent Australia tour, which led to logistical nightmares for the team.

Indians' Share In US Naturalisation Hits 9-Year Low

Indians' Share In US Naturalisation Hits 9-Year Low

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

As the Trump administration pushes denaturalisation targets, US citizenship trends show a decline in Indian naturalisations and longer scrutiny of immigrants.

Protests erupt in Manipur over Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs joining govt

Protests erupt in Manipur over Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs joining govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Thousands protest in Manipur against Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs joining the government, alleging betrayal of community demands for separate administration.

US tariff threat puts India's Chabahar port plans in doubt

US tariff threat puts India's Chabahar port plans in doubt

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

India is evaluating its involvement in the Chabahar port project in Iran due to potential US tariffs. The US had granted India a waiver for the project, but it expires soon. India is exploring options to continue supporting the port's development while minimizing exposure to US sanctions.

IIT-Kgp revokes notice segregating veg, non-veg students

IIT-Kgp revokes notice segregating veg, non-veg students

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has withdrawn a notice that segregated seating arrangements in dining halls based on vegetarian and non-vegetarian food choices after criticism.

'Had a sixth sense': SC quashes rape case after convict marries complainant

'Had a sixth sense': SC quashes rape case after convict marries complainant

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has quashed the conviction of a man in a rape case, noting the complainant and the convict have married each other and observed that the consensual relationship between the parties was given a criminal colour owing to a misunderstanding.

Centre revokes Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Z-category security

Centre revokes Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's Z-category security

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Gupta's security has been entrusted to Delhi Police again.

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'WFI must reverse all amendments made during its suspension and ensure checks and balances in decision-making within four weeks.'

Self-styled nun booked for bomb attack threat on Kerala CM

Self-styled nun booked for bomb attack threat on Kerala CM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The police registered a case against Teena Jose for allegedly calling for a bomb attack on the chief minister in the comment box of another user's post on Facebook.

India revokes Pak visas; asks citizens to return from Pak immediately

India revokes Pak visas; asks citizens to return from Pak immediately

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

India has revoked all visas issued to Pakistani nationals effective April 27, advised Indian nationals in Pakistan to return home, and suspended visa services to Pakistani nationals. The move comes in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people and alleged cross-border links to the attack. This escalation follows India's previous actions against Pakistan, including expelling Pakistani military attaches, suspending the Indus Water Treaty, and shutting down the Attari land-transit post.

Indian student self-deports after US revokes visa for supporting Hamas

Indian student self-deports after US revokes visa for supporting Hamas

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Ranjani Srinivasan, a citizen and national of India, entered the United States on a F-1 student visa as a doctoral student in Urban Planning at Columbia University, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on Friday. It added that Srinivasan was "involved in activities supporting" Hamas, a terrorist organisation.

India advises citizens to defer travel to Nepal amid unrest

India advises citizens to defer travel to Nepal amid unrest

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

India has advised its citizens to defer travel to Nepal due to ongoing unrest and anti-government protests. The Ministry of External Affairs has also urged Indian citizens currently in Nepal to exercise caution and avoid public areas.

Nepal PM KP Oli resigns amid violent protests

Nepal PM KP Oli resigns amid violent protests

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of demonstrators entered his office shouting anti-government slogans.

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

India tightens border security after Nepal unrest

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

A high alert has been sounded in Uttar Pradesh's seven districts bordering Nepal. The districts are Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit.

Don't Die Without A Will! Here's Why

Don't Die Without A Will! Here's Why

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Protect your hard-earned wealth with a will -- halt family rifts and secure your children's future. Pranjali Madnani explains how.

Indian Students Caught In US Visa Turmoil

Indian Students Caught In US Visa Turmoil

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Uncertainty clouds US fall intake as Trump's visa ban on Harvard raises fears of wider policy shifts, pushing Indian students to explore alternative destinations.

Indian woman forced to part with kids at border due to visa curbs

Indian woman forced to part with kids at border due to visa curbs

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Sana, an Indian woman married to a Pakistani doctor, was forced to hand over her two young children to their father at the Attari border due to visa restrictions imposed by the Indian government following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Sana, who entered India on a 45-day visa, is unable to return to Pakistan as she is not yet a Pakistani citizen and the process could take another four years. The Indian government revoked the visas of Pakistani nationals on Short-Term Visas, leading to the separation of families at the border.

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

'If you follow the law, America offers opportunities. But those who violate the law will face the consequences.'

Debt MFs Vs FDs

Debt MFs Vs FDs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Despite similar tax treatment, debt MFs enjoy certain advantages over FDs.

Pak-born woman living in Odisha for 35 years gets notice to leave

Pak-born woman living in Odisha for 35 years gets notice to leave

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Sharada Kukreja, a Pakistani woman living in Odisha for 35 years after marrying an Indian citizen, has been served a notice to leave the country. She has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi to stop her deportation, citing her long-standing ties to India and family here. Sharada fled Pakistan to escape forced conversion and marriage, and despite having an Aadhaar card and participating in elections, she has not been granted Indian citizenship. The Odisha government has identified 12 Pakistani nationals residing in the state and asked them to leave by April 27. Another Pakistani woman in Bhubaneswar also received a country exit permit on Saturday.

Amit Shah asks CMs to ensure no Pakistani stays after April 27

Amit Shah asks CMs to ensure no Pakistani stays after April 27

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing sustained cross-border terrorism and security concerns. The treaty, brokered by the World Bank in 1960, governs the distribution and use of the Indus river and its tributaries between the two countries. India's decision follows a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and has been met with strong condemnation from Pakistan.

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Rediff.com12 May 2023

At least four FIRs related to extortion were registered against Singh in Mumbai and adjoining Thane.

'India is my home, don't want to go back to Pakistan'

'India is my home, don't want to go back to Pakistan'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'Where my husband lives, that is my home. I want to stay here with him'

Indian student in US arrested by masked agents from near home

Indian student in US arrested by masked agents from near home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, is facing deportation after US authorities accused him of "spreading Hamas propaganda" and having "close connections to a suspected terrorist." The Department of Homeland Security claims Suri has been actively promoting antisemitism on social media and is connected to a senior Hamas advisor. Suri's lawyer, Hassan Ahmad, argues that his client is being targeted due to his wife's Palestinian heritage and their opposition to US foreign policy towards Israel. The incident follows the self-deportation of another Indian student from Columbia University who was also accused of supporting Hamas.

LS revokes Afzal Ansari's disqualification, but can't attend House

LS revokes Afzal Ansari's disqualification, but can't attend House

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Thursday revoked the disqualification of Bahujan Samaj Party leader Afzal Ansari as a member of the Lower House after the Supreme Court conditionally suspended his conviction in a Gangsters Act case.

Pakistani Hindu refugees in Delhi fear deportation

Pakistani Hindu refugees in Delhi fear deportation

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Delhi's Majnu Ka Tila are experiencing anxiety over their visa status despite government clarifications regarding Long Term Visas (LTVs). The government's decision to revoke all visas issued to Pakistani nationals, following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, has left many refugees worried about their future. While LTVs for Hindu Pakistani nationals remain valid, the renewal process every two years and ongoing citizenship applications under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, have fueled concerns. The Delhi Police has initiated a verification drive, adding to the unease among the refugees, who fear being uprooted yet again. The article highlights the plight of these refugees, who have fled Pakistan seeking a better life in India, and the uncertainties they face in the current political climate.

US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties

US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

In his petition, Suri's lawyer said that he is being punished as his wife, who is a US citizen, is of Palestinian heritage and because the government suspects that he and his wife are against the US foreign policy towards Israel.

191 Pak nationals return home after India sets 48-hour deadline

191 Pak nationals return home after India sets 48-hour deadline

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, India has ordered all Pakistani nationals to leave the country within 48 hours. This has led to a mass exodus of Pakistani citizens from India, while several women married to Pakistani nationals and holding Indian passports are facing difficulties returning to their families in Pakistan.

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday lifted its suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, paving the way for the organisation of domestic tournaments.

What Is A Gift Deed?

What Is A Gift Deed?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

All that you must know about the pros and cons of gift deeds, tax implications, essentials, documents required, conditions, etc...