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'Unfortunate PM treats naked parading of tribal women as law and order problem'

'Unfortunate PM treats naked parading of tribal women as law and order problem'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'And (the prime minister does so) without giving any hint of a recognition of the political violence resulting in the ethnic cleansing (of tribals and Kukis) which he simply equates it with atrocities against women in other parts of India.' 'This is not acceptable.'

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

Gandhigiri To Recover Bad Loans

Gandhigiri To Recover Bad Loans

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Every defaulter is not a wilful defaulter who has the capability of paying back and is yet not servicing the bank loan, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

8 Foods To Build Immunity

8 Foods To Build Immunity

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Pani Puri, Samosas, Vadas, sandwiches may seem very tempting in the monsoon, but it is better to avoid them for your health, suggests Gayatri Trakru.

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.

Amid mutiny, Putin vows to punish 'those on path of treason'

Amid mutiny, Putin vows to punish 'those on path of treason'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Putin's statement comes after Yevgeny Prigozhin, the alleged head of the Wagner mercenary group, in a series of recordings released on social media on Saturday, announced that his troops had taken control of military facilities in two Russian cities.

Amid documentary row, UK defends BBC's independence

Amid documentary row, UK defends BBC's independence

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesperson echoed a statement issued by Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Parliament earlier this week to add that the government continues to invest in its relationship with India.

Pathirana is no Malinga copycat, says childhood coach

Pathirana is no Malinga copycat, says childhood coach

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'He has talent and he will go a long way if supported properly. But he is just beginning, so don't compare him with legends like Lasith Malinga or Chaminda Vaas.'

1300 roads blocked, 40 bridges damaged in HP rains

1300 roads blocked, 40 bridges damaged in HP rains

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Around 300 people, mostly tourists, are stuck in camps at Chandertal, located at an altitude of 14,100 feet, following rain and snowfall in the region.

Whole BJP dispensation mercilessly attacks Rahul for his questions: Priyanka

Whole BJP dispensation mercilessly attacks Rahul for his questions: Priyanka

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

She said it was a strange thing for her to know that for the time being he has been disqualified from even fighting another election for eight years.

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

War in Gaza: Here's why India didn't vote on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

India is 'deeply concerned' at the deteriorating security situation and astounding loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict.

2 sisters shot dead in Delhi, killing triggers political row

2 sisters shot dead in Delhi, killing triggers political row

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Gunmen allegedly shot dead two women in southwest Delhi's RK Puram in the early hours of Sunday over a suspected financial dispute with their brother, police said.

BJP's 'beta, damaad' dig at Sonia Gandhi in LS

BJP's 'beta, damaad' dig at Sonia Gandhi in LS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

In a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Dubey said that the former Congress president was expected to initiate the debate but did not do so last minute as "probably he got up late".

Drugs worth over Rs 1,610 cr seized by Assam Rifles in Manipur since July 2022

Drugs worth over Rs 1,610 cr seized by Assam Rifles in Manipur since July 2022

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

However, official sources said the Assam Rifles -- a border guarding force -- primary mandate or task is not drug law enforcement.

India facing 'very complicated challenge' from China: Jaishankar

India facing 'very complicated challenge' from China: Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 May 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India faces a 'very complicated challenge' from China, and the Narendra Modi government has taken steps to ensure no attempts are made to change the status quo in the border areas unilaterally.

Is Your Partner Toxic Or Are You Judgmental?

Is Your Partner Toxic Or Are You Judgmental?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Relationship coaches help you decode toxic behaviour and how it can potentially damage your mental health and your relationship with your partner.

Yogendra Yadav resigns from SKM coordination committee

Yogendra Yadav resigns from SKM coordination committee

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Social activist Yogendra Yadav has resigned from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha coordination committee but said he will remain a 'soldier' of the farmers' collective.

'Don't know, ask CM': Miffed Haryana home minister on Nuh issue

'Don't know, ask CM': Miffed Haryana home minister on Nuh issue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Two days after Anil Vij denied having information about any intelligence input on a possible build-up of tension in Nuh, the Haryana Home Minister on Sunday said Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar can update on the issue stressing that he has 'all the information'.

'My ex-wife, now my partner, refuses physical intimacy'

'My ex-wife, now my partner, refuses physical intimacy'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Ashish Sehgal, who holds a doctorate in neuro linguistic programming, mental health and social welfare, offers relationship advice.

Congress's 5 poll guarantees in Karnataka to have 'conditions apply' clause?

Congress's 5 poll guarantees in Karnataka to have 'conditions apply' clause?

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Will the new Congress government implement the five 'guarantees' that helped it in part to wrest power from the Bharatiya Janata Party in toto or will they now add a "conditions apply" clause?

'Today it's Canada, it could be something else tomorrow'

'Today it's Canada, it could be something else tomorrow'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'You know the kind of force involved in all of this. They are not good for the country where all of this will happen.'

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The mercury soared to 46.2 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital.

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2024

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2024

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Chirag Daruwalla, who is following in the footsteps of his famed astrologer father, the late Bejan Daruwalla, makes his predictions for the New Year.

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Xi has called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defence and control to forge a "great wall of steel" along the country's borders, it said.

'Assam Rifles is an excellent time tested force'

'Assam Rifles is an excellent time tested force'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

'It has been doing yeoman service for the people of the North East.'

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Asserting that terrorism is not linked to any religion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said it is no coincidence that despite there being around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been "incredibly low".

Don't call too many meetings, no using filthy language, Bihar govt tells babus

Don't call too many meetings, no using filthy language, Bihar govt tells babus

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Bihar government has advised heads of departments, district magistrates and other senior officials not to call too many meetings as it was affecting the work culture in the state. A recent circular issued by the general administration department said that meetings should not be called on verbal orders and subordinates should be respected.

Uday Kotak will be non-executive board member in Kotak Mahindra Bank

Uday Kotak will be non-executive board member in Kotak Mahindra Bank

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Ahead of the end of his term as the Kotak Mahindra Bank's chief executive and managing director, Uday Kotak has said he will be a "non-executive board governance member and a strategic shareholder" going ahead. In the private sector lender's annual report, the last such message from him as the MD and CEO before he relinquishes the position at the end of 2023, Kotak reminisced about the institution's journey, pointing out that Rs 10,000 invested in 1985 is worth over Rs 300 crore today. "Going forward, I see my role as a non-executive board governance member and a strategic shareholder with a long term perspective of nurturing a world class institution," Kotak said in the annual report.

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

India has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

UK air traffic control outage to cause chaos for days

UK air traffic control outage to cause chaos for days

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The United Kingdom government on Tuesday said that though the air traffic control 'technical issue' that led to the severe disruption of hundreds of flights and left thousands of passengers stranded has been resolved, routes will continue to be affected for some days as airlines scramble to recover from the domino effect on their schedules.

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

PM Modi flags concerns over bias in AI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for a global framework for ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as he flagged concerns surrounding bias in such modern technologies and their impact on the society. Days ahead of the G20 Summit, the prime minister also made a strong case for developing an integrated approach to deal with issues concerning cryptocurrencies. Modi, addressing B20 Summit India 2023 organised by CII, said India is preparing a global framework for Green Credit and urged industry leaders to adopt life and businesses with emphasis on planet positive actions.

India flags complex security challenges in Indo-Pacific, seeks joint action

India flags complex security challenges in Indo-Pacific, seeks joint action

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Singh emphasised that the Indo-Pacific is no more a maritime construct, but a full-fledged geo-strategic issue, and that the region is facing "a complex web" of security challenges, including boundary disputes and piracy.

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 holds immense potential for gathering critical data and will significantly contribute to the understanding of the Moon, a former top National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) official has said, describing India-United States space partnership further moving to the moon.

Mentioning Ukraine at G20 opening, Modi calls for mending fences

Mentioning Ukraine at G20 opening, Modi calls for mending fences

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

In his opening remarks at the G20 Leaders' Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Modi said the 21st century is a time of giving new direction to the world.

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"Provide enough infrastructure and money to carry out surveillance and set up a robust routine surveillance machinery for the country to monitor any and every infectious disease'

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

China has signalled that it will prevent India from assuming leadership of the Global South, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Modi called business communities and governments to work together to ensure usage of ethical AI as "we have to sense the potential disruptions in different sectors. This problem has to be solved under the global framework."

A peek into Sitharaman's next Budget

A peek into Sitharaman's next Budget

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The next annual budget of India will have to be very carefully structured to sustain the country's growth momentum, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, noting that it will also address inflation concerns. Visiting Washington DC to attend the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the finance minister was responding to a question on the next year's Budget at a fire-side chat with eminent economist Eshwar Prasad at the prestigious Brookings Institute. "Specifics (of the next Budget) may be difficult at this stage because it's a bit too early. "But broadly, the growth priorities will be kept absolutely on the top. "Even as I speak about the concerns that inflation brings before me. So, inflation concerns will have to be addressed. "But then how would you manage growth would be the natural question," Sitharaman said.

PM chairs high-level meet to review heat preparedness

PM chairs high-level meet to review heat preparedness

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for the hot weather condition in the upcoming summer season and called for preparing separate awareness material for different stakeholders like common citizens, medical professionals, local body authorities and disaster response teams.

8 Tips to Deal with Midnight Cravings

8 Tips to Deal with Midnight Cravings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Adopting a healthy lifestyle as a family or even with friends will go a long way in curbing the dangers of midnight cravings.