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Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The development came a day after the protesting farmers rejected the Centre's offer to start talks as soon as they move to Burari and continued to stay put Singhu and Tikri borders of the national capital.

Boundary question sensitive, complicated: Chinese Envoy

Boundary question sensitive, complicated: Chinese Envoy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In remarks titled 'Implement Consensus and Handle Differences Properly to Bring China-India Relations Back on the Right Track' posted on the Chinese embassy website, Sun spoke of disruptions in the bilateral relationship and outlined five steps to clarify 'some fundamental points'.

Army has resolved to wipe out terrorists, says PM in his last 'Mann ki Baat'

Army has resolved to wipe out terrorists, says PM in his last 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

He also mentioned responses of families of deceased CRPF men and said that the story of every family of martyrs is full of inspiration.

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

Sebi may relax listing norms for startups

Sebi may relax listing norms for startups

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Startup may get some relation from Sebi for listing firms.

Centre clears sixteen airlines but only two take off

Centre clears sixteen airlines but only two take off

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The civil aviation ministry received 20 applications and it granted NOCs to sixteen companies between 2009 till now

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Army can detect terrorists who might be hiding in wall cavities or false ceilings.

'Army cannot do this, this is democracy'

'Army cannot do this, this is democracy'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'In a civilian area, the army cannot restrict civilians arbitrarily. It is not dadagiri.'

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Post floods, Kerala gears up to celebrate Onam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As Kerala gets into the festive mood, police are maintaining tight vigil with the army receiving information that there may be a terror attack in southern parts of the country.

The speech Modi should have given

The speech Modi should have given

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'The coronavirus has provided each one of us a chance to press the 'reset' button. I take this National Medical Emergency to announce a process of national healing.' 'As of midnight tonight, my government will drop all talk of NRC and NPR, and my Muslim brethren should sleep peacefully that this is as much their country as mine.'

'This was a week I will not soon forget'

'This was a week I will not soon forget'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

'We use the word "historic" perhaps too much, but the prime minister's visit certainly was historic in so many ways.'

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

European soccer's governing body, UEFA, launched disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union on Sunday after violence marred the end of Russia's Euro 2016 match against England in Marseille on Saturday evening.

Chattergam shooting: Army in damage control mode

Chattergam shooting: Army in damage control mode

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The Indian Army on Tuesday said that it was moving ahead with 'unprecedented speed to initiate investigation' in the Chattergam firing incident in which two youth were killed and two others critically wounded on Monday evening.

Islamic clerics issue fatwa against Assam's teen singer

Islamic clerics issue fatwa against Assam's teen singer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The diktat was circulated through pamphlets which was widely distributed on Tuesday among public across Hojai and Nagaon districts in central Assam.

'Butcher of Mirpur' will hang: Bangladesh SC

'Butcher of Mirpur' will hang: Bangladesh SC

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a death sentence for top Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Mollah for 1971 crimes against humanity, rejecting his review petition two days after his execution was dramatically put on hold in a last-minute reprieve.

Sports Shorts: Sourabh wins Hyderabad Open, Ashwini-Sikki finishes runners-up

Sports Shorts: Sourabh wins Hyderabad Open, Ashwini-Sikki finishes runners-up

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

India's import framework remains complex: WTO

India's import framework remains complex: WTO

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

India continues to apply import quotas on marble.

Taliban issue fatwa to Pakistan's media

Taliban issue fatwa to Pakistan's media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

The Pakistani Taliban have issued a fatwa against the media, declaring it a "party" to the conflict in the country, and drawn up a hit-list of journalists and publishers, a media report said on Thursday.

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Shorts: Tokyo finishes building stadium for 2020

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Voting underway in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur

Voting underway in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Around 1.72 crore voters, including 94.60 lakh men and 77.84 lakh women, are eligible to cast their votes in this round to decide the fate of 635 candidates.

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Mr Modi, Mr Fadnavis: We Mumbaikars deserve better

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

'It is surprising Mumbaikars take it all in their stride, but it has nothing to do with the crappy spirit of Mumbai that television channels extol every time a tragedy hits us, but all to do with the compulsion of stepping out to earn one's daily roti and dal,' says N Suresh.

Modi, Trump discuss Iran, trade, defence, 5G in Japan

Modi, Trump discuss Iran, trade, defence, 5G in Japan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Trump congratulated Modi on his election victory and said that the two countries would work together in many areas including military.

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.

India is Britain's closest friend: Theresa May

India is Britain's closest friend: Theresa May

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

In an article published in the Sunday Telegraph as she left for India for her first bilateral visit outside the UK, she said plans to promote the best of Britain during her three-day trade mission to New Delhi and Bengaluru.

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

A non-Belieber among Beliebers

Rediff.com11 May 2017

His daughter is a Belieber. He is most definitely not.

14 Indian families in Asia's richest list; Ambanis on 3rd

14 Indian families in Asia's richest list; Ambanis on 3rd

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

As many as 14 Indian families have made it to the inaugural list of Forbes' 50 richest families in Asia.

Ramadan makes Haryanto a true fast driver

Ramadan makes Haryanto a true fast driver

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Formula One's only Muslim driver Rio Haryanto is observing Ramadan at the Canadian Grand Prix but will take safety advice on whether to fast before Sunday's race.

'This has raised concerns for immigrants from all backgrounds'

'This has raised concerns for immigrants from all backgrounds'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'There's a lot of confusion. It started because the President's tweet was all-encompassing.' 'It has been watered down over the last few days though to more narrow classes of immigrants.'

India needs to be ready for short wars, says army chief

India needs to be ready for short wars, says army chief

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Speaking at a tri-service seminar on the 1965 India-Pakistan war in New Delhi, Indian Army chief Dalbir Singh Suhag said, "The military needs to be ready for short wars, as the borders are live with frequent ceasefire violations and infiltration bids by Pakistan."

'We need to finish the nuclear agreement... I don't think we have finished it'

'We need to finish the nuclear agreement... I don't think we have finished it'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'If we could break through this symbolic barrier of sanctions and a dysfunctional relationship, we could do anything.'

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

He said it is natural for India to hold its 1st overseas start up event in the Silicon Valley.

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

This is a high-stakes strategic conflict between a power which wants to preserve the status quo in its favour and one which wants to usurp that throne. The rest is all theatre, says Harsh V Pant.

Adani loses key customer for Carmichael mine in Australia

Adani loses key customer for Carmichael mine in Australia

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Adani's Carmichael project has been stuck in the approvals process for the past five years.

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Adjutant General of the Army Lt General Ashwani Kumar said it planned to induct about 800 women in the military police with a yearly intake of 52 personnel.

3 factors that suggest India is on the right path to recovery

3 factors that suggest India is on the right path to recovery

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Data used for the graph and cited elsewhere in the column were obtained from various publications of the RBI.

Shame! Wheelchair-bound man denied entry in Delhi restaurant

Shame! Wheelchair-bound man denied entry in Delhi restaurant

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The security and the manager of the restaurant said that he would not be allowed inside as he was disabled.

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Jaishankar said that the situation in the region has now stabilised and lots of restrictions have been rolled back including the operationalising of landlines and mobile towers and resumption of economic activity.

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India on Tuesday made a strong pitch for a positive and constructive approach from neighbours of Afghanistan including an end to support for violence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani discussed key issues including security and connectivity.

Dravidian parties spar in Rajya Sabha over river issues

Dravidian parties spar in Rajya Sabha over river issues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

When Vijila Sathyanath (AIADMK) rose to speak on her zero hour mention, DMK members, led by Tiruchi Siva and Kanimozhi, objected to it, saying she should not be allowed to raise the matter as their notices on the same issue were disallowed earlier.

How can globalisation succeed?

How can globalisation succeed?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Globalisation with small government has not been a successful pairing.