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Musharraf warns against UK withdrawal from Iraq

Musharraf warns against UK withdrawal from Iraq

Rediff.com22 Oct 2006

Musharraf was speaking at the release of the Urdu translation of his autobiography, 'In the Line of Fire' at a function in Islamabad. The Urdu version of the book is titled 'Subse Pehla Pakistan' (Pakistan First).

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Modi targets 'family, Ahmed Patel' over Agusta chargesheet

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

"One was 'AP' and the other was 'Fam'. 'AP' stands for Ahmed Patel and 'Fam' stands for family. Have you heard of Ahmed Patel? Which family is he close to?" Modi asked the crowd at a rally in Dehradun.

Bihar polls in 3 phases from Oct 28; counting on Nov 10: EC

Bihar polls in 3 phases from Oct 28; counting on Nov 10: EC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The term of the 243-member Bihar legislative assembly comes to an end on November 29.

Terrorists kill 7 Amarnath pilgrims, injure 19 in Kashmir

Terrorists kill 7 Amarnath pilgrims, injure 19 in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The police claimed the bus driver had violated rules for the pilgrimage.

Sebi bars Gammon India

Sebi bars Gammon India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Thursday barred Gammon India and four others from accessing the capital markets for a year.

No intention to add to strain in ties with Pakistan: Centre

No intention to add to strain in ties with Pakistan: Centre

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

V K Singh said tension in the relationship between the two countries has been caused by Pakistan's continued policy of directing cross border terrorism against India.

JeM investing in realty, commodity mart

JeM investing in realty, commodity mart

Rediff.com1 May 2007

In what may be seen as worst fears of National Security Advisor M K Narayanan coming true, a US report on terrorism has said pro-Pakistan Jaish-e-Mohammed was investing in commodity market and real estate to raise funds for its terrorist activities.

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lobbying on the Hill is time consuming and cumbersome, but very effective to influence US government policies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, deputy chief of mission at the Indian embassy in Washington, DC after the 1998 nuclear tests and during the Kargil War.

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Amid apprehensions that Sikh hardliners might object to the customary address by the Akal Takht jathedar at the Golden Temple, Amritsar city was turned into a fortress with about 5,000 security personnel comprising seven companies of paramilitary forces being deployed to maintain law and order.

AFSPA to remain in force in 12 Arunachal districts

AFSPA to remain in force in 12 Arunachal districts

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The AFSPA will continue to remain in force in 12 districts of Arunachal Pradesh for six more months.

Fresh controversy strikes World Athletics C'ships

Fresh controversy strikes World Athletics C'ships

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Botswana's Isaac Makwala was refused entry to the London Stadium on Tuesday after earlier being withdrawn from the night's 400 metres final at the World Championships after falling victim to an outbreak of sickness that has hit scores of competitors.

'BCCI had gone against the nation's mood'

'BCCI had gone against the nation's mood'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Our people are crazy about cricket, but they are more crazy about their country, and their armed forces.' 'To the people of India, there is nothing that is above the nation, not even cricket.'

Meet Pooja Bedi's daughter, Aalia

Meet Pooja Bedi's daughter, Aalia

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

She is already prepping to be a part of the industry.

Cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Chennai; 4 hurt

Cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Chennai; 4 hurt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Four police personnel -- a woman joint commissioner, two women constables and a sub-inspector -- were injured in stone-pelting, the police said, even as reports emerged that some protesters were also hurt.

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Dawn reported that the alleged Indian intelligence personnel, whose cover was blown off in the media leak include commercial counsellor Rajesh Kumar Agnihotri, first secretary, press and culture Balbir Singh, first secretary, commercial Anurag Singh, visa attache Amardeep Singh Bhatti, visa assistants Dharmedra, Vijay Kumar Verma and Madhavan Nanda Kumar, and assistant, personnel welfare office Jayabalan Senthil.

Have Pakistan army and Nawaz Sharif struck a deal?

Have Pakistan army and Nawaz Sharif struck a deal?

Rediff.com17 May 2017

While some say an agreement was reached over the Panama Papers, others suggest that Nawaz Sharif may have handed the CPEC to the military in exchange for his survival.

The 5 wise men who will decide corporate loan recast

The 5 wise men who will decide corporate loan recast

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Under the watchful eyes of five wise men, who know the industry well, banks will not find it easy to hoodwink the system, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mamata vs CBI: All you need to know about the showdown

Mamata vs CBI: All you need to know about the showdown

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

With the Supreme Court ordering Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation, the agency will finally be able to question the top cop in cases arising out of the Saradha chit fund scam probe.

Pull out of Iraq: UK Army chief

Pull out of Iraq: UK Army chief

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

the presence of British soldiers 'exacerbates the security problem' in Iraq and affects domestic security, said General Sir Richard Dannat.

What changes we can expect at Tirupati

What changes we can expect at Tirupati

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'Our priority is how to reduce the waiting time for people for darshan.'

CRPF replaces BSF in Kashmir

CRPF replaces BSF in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Hair axed because of 'heightened' risk

Hair axed because of 'heightened' risk

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

ICC CEO Malcolm Speed said the controversial umpire was withdrawn from the Champions Trophy because the BCCI raised concerns over a 'potential negative reaction' from the crowd.

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Marin Cilic and Milos Raonic booked their spots in the Paris Masters second round on Monday, while Roger Federer pulled out of the tournament with next month's ATP Finals on the horizon.

US, UK evacuate nationals from Yemen amid Qaeda threat

US, UK evacuate nationals from Yemen amid Qaeda threat

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The United States on Tuesday evacuated nearly 90 Americans from Yemen, while the Britain has withdrawn all diplomatic staff in the country amid a worldwide terror alert linked to electronic intercepts from Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, ordering a major attack since 9/11.

Visiting India? Foreigners, NRIs can book train tickets from abroad

Visiting India? Foreigners, NRIs can book train tickets from abroad

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Foreigners and NRIs will soon be allowed to book train tickets online for domestic travel in India from abroad using their credit or debit cards.

Irom Sharmila remanded to judicial custody

Irom Sharmila remanded to judicial custody

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on fast for the past 12 years demanding withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, from Manipur, has been remanded to judicial custody for 15 days.

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The apex medical body, IMA demanded a comprehensive central law in dealing with violence on doctors and healthcare staff, and in hospitals.

Nepal frees 61 political detainees

Nepal frees 61 political detainees

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The announcement of their release came a day after human rights group Amnesty International claimed that over 3,000 people had been detained in Nepal since the February 1 royal takeover.

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The protests, which started in the morning, is part of the agitation against the hostel manual and several other issues like restrictions by the administration on entry to the Parthasarathy Rocks, attempts to lock students' union office, according to the students.

Egypt blasts HRW report as 'biased, ignorant'

Egypt blasts HRW report as 'biased, ignorant'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Egypt on Tuesday denounced as "negative, biased and ignorant" a report by Human Rights Watch that blamed the government for the mass killing of protesters in Cairo a year ago.

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from trouble-hit Darjeeling

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from trouble-hit Darjeeling

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Observing that law and order was a "state subject", a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra stayed the Calcutta high court order restraining the Centre from relocating the paramilitary forces from the state's strife-torn districts and asked the state government to respond to the Centre's appeal within a week.

10 things the UN needs to do NOW!

10 things the UN needs to do NOW!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

On October 24, the United Nations turns 70. 'The credibility of the UN has been eroded by the fact that the Security Council does not represent the political realities of the world today,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, listing the 10 things the UN needs to do to become more relevant and effective.

Kargil 20: India failed to exact a price from Pakistan

Kargil 20: India failed to exact a price from Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'The Indian response in confining our action to our side of the LoC set a dangerous precedent,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Nobody is going to fight India's war.' 'India has to fight its own war against the rogue State and the evil forces nurtured by it.'

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'If there are provocations and people try to exploit and manipulate the situation along linguistic, religious lines, then Assam might relapse into its troubled past.'

Withdrawal of long-term foreign money a concern

Withdrawal of long-term foreign money a concern

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Except for liquidity, which could act in favour or against the market in the short term, most market participants are bullish.

How Sitharaman plans to tackle economic slowdown

How Sitharaman plans to tackle economic slowdown

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

As the government plans to take sector-specific steps to tackle the slump, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will soon hold talks with representatives from various sectors to get and take steps so that the confidence of those sectors can be restored.

Borg won't sell Wimbledon trophies

Borg won't sell Wimbledon trophies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Bjorn Borg was to put the items up for sale for long-term financial security

Don't take our restraint for granted: Antony tells Pak

Don't take our restraint for granted: Antony tells Pak

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

No attack on the Indian Army is possible without the help of the Pakistani Army, said Antony, adding that the ties with Islamabad will also be reviewed.