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Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Trump signs order to deploy military along US-Mexico border

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The threat is real the Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters at a White House news conference.

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal over phone and discussed about the prevailing condition on Monday.

No festive cheer for auto sector; car sales down 5%

No festive cheer for auto sector; car sales down 5%

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

This is the first decline since June this year when car sales declined by 11%.

No permission granted for Sri Sri event, water resources ministry informs NGT

No permission granted for Sri Sri event, water resources ministry informs NGT

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The water resources ministry told the NGT panel it has not granted permission for 'World Cultural Festival' being organised by Art of Living foundation.

Venky's face local backlash after Blackburn's relegation to third tier

Venky's face local backlash after Blackburn's relegation to third tier

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Blackburn Rover became the first former English Premier League champions to be relegated to the third tier.

Modi's ache din is here! GDP grows at 7.3% in Q2

Modi's ache din is here! GDP grows at 7.3% in Q2

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Improved performance of manufacturing, services and trade sectors helped boost GDP

The village that survives on hope

The village that survives on hope

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Naomi Mihara and Ritu Panchal report from Nepal to provide a more humane picture about the conditions on the ground and how the local populace is trying to cope with it.

The people who made headlines

The people who made headlines

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

As 2018 draws to a close and the white noise of 24-hour news cycles and Twitter storms fade into the background, it is already clear that history will remember only a handful of those people, each of whom has taught us something about ourselves and the rapidly changing world in which we live.

Why the RBI kept the rate unchanged

Why the RBI kept the rate unchanged

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Wednesday's hawkish and essentially courageous decision underscores that Governor Urjit Patel will largely represent continuity, rather than a break, with the policies and approach of his predecessor, says Richard Iley.

New cricket laws: Big bats dismissed, player send-offs introduced

New cricket laws: Big bats dismissed, player send-offs introduced

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Umpires will have the authority to send players off for serious breaches of behaviour under updated laws of the game which will be used from October 1, 2017, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has confirmed.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts live-fire drills in Tibet

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts live-fire drills in Tibet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The brigade that conducted the drills was from the PLA's Tibet Military Command and is one of China's two plateau mountain brigades.

'They were trying to starve us to death'

'They were trying to starve us to death'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Four fishermen who traveled to the Middle East, dreaming of earning more money, instead ended in an Iranian jail.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

From Gujarat to Assam, India faces flood fury

From Gujarat to Assam, India faces flood fury

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The human toll in the floods and relentless rain across the country reached almost 200 by Thursday, even as thousands in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam, Odisha, West Bengal, and elsewhere were forced out of their homes into temporary shelters.

Achche din in 2018 as World Bank projects 7.3 per cent growth rate

Achche din in 2018 as World Bank projects 7.3 per cent growth rate

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A report stated that despite initial setbacks from demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax, "all in all" the Indian economy has done well.

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The government is ready to support Air India, but wants the airline to improve its performance.

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

India may use BrahMos for cross-LoC strikes

India may use BrahMos for cross-LoC strikes

Rediff.com3 May 2017

A range of retaliatory measures are being weighed by India's generals.

'RBI has reduced cash supply to banks'

'RBI has reduced cash supply to banks'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'The RBI is not releasing Rs 2,000 notes for the last 10 days; probably they have stopped printing it.'

Why is this professor not allowed to teach?

Why is this professor not allowed to teach?

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Over 200 teachers from across India and abroad have written to Delhi University's vice-chancellor asking him to revoke Professor G N Saibaba's suspension so that he can rejoin his college.

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

When Nadella gave up his green card for love

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

This was because his wife Anu was not able to join him in Seattle, due to the existing US law that said if a green card holder marries, his/her spouse's visa is rejected.

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Meanwhile, the three-member committee constituted by the information and broadcasting ministry to examine the "ground situation" at Film and Television Institute of India submitted its report.

Dengue menace: 12 deaths, 1,900 fresh cases in past week

Dengue menace: 12 deaths, 1,900 fresh cases in past week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Twelve people died of dengue and over 1,900 fresh cases have been reported in the past one week.

AIADMK feud escalates amid suspense over Sasikala's swearing-in

AIADMK feud escalates amid suspense over Sasikala's swearing-in

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Madusudanan had been removed from all posts besides the primary membership for going against the party principles and bringing disrepute to it, she said in a statement in Chennai.

What does zero inflation mean for the Indian economy?

What does zero inflation mean for the Indian economy?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Zero inflation will pave way for rate cuts in the next RBI policy.

Amnesty slams Modi sarkar's rights record

Amnesty slams Modi sarkar's rights record

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Amnesty highlighted poll-related violence in the lead up to the May 2014 General Elections, communal clashes and failure of consultation on corporate projects as key concerns.

Nigerians misuse educational schemes: Goan MP Shantaram Naik

Nigerians misuse educational schemes: Goan MP Shantaram Naik

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Amid a row between Goa government and Nigerians, Goa MP Shantaram Naik on Friday claimed that Nigerians misuse educational schemes, violate Foreign Exchange Management Act and indulge in drug trade in the state.

Celebrating Abhishek Bachchan!

Celebrating Abhishek Bachchan!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Baba Bachchan is 43.

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.

US to double H-1B, L-1 visa fees to upto $ 4.5K for Indian firms

US to double H-1B, L-1 visa fees to upto $ 4.5K for Indian firms

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The money generated, expected to be more than a billion dollar per annum, would be used to fund a biometric entry and exit tracking system

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.

Why we shouldn't celebrate 0% inflation yet

Why we shouldn't celebrate 0% inflation yet

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Last week, the Consumer Price Index-based inflation for the month had contracted to 4.4 per cent.

Rio confident a year before Olympics but questions remain

Rio confident a year before Olympics but questions remain

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Brazil's economy is heading for recession, the President is threatened with impeachment and a huge corruption scandal has engulfed the nation but Rio de Janeiro is riding a wave of confidence in its preparations to host the Olympics next year.

'Most coronaviruses become weak in high temperature and high humidity'

'Most coronaviruses become weak in high temperature and high humidity'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'That way, it will be helpful for India because by April, temperatures will be in the late 30s and early 40s.' 'So, if we are able to sustain these 21 days, and go to that temperature zone, it will be a way of nature protecting us.'

Three more Indians face rioting charges in Singapore

Three more Indians face rioting charges in Singapore

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Three more Indians, arrested in connection with Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years, will face charges today for alleged rioting, a day after 24 of their compatriots were charged.

Crest to cut costs by half to combat cash crunch

Crest to cut costs by half to combat cash crunch

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The company's loss in the financial year 2013 was Rs 13.82 crore (Rs 138.2 million).

IMF projects India's GDP to pick up in 2015 to 6.4%

IMF projects India's GDP to pick up in 2015 to 6.4%

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Growth in emerging market and developing economies will slow to 4.4 per cent in 2014, before rising to 5.0 per cent in 2015, it said.

Sensex trims gains to settle flat ahead of Q2 GDP data

Sensex trims gains to settle flat ahead of Q2 GDP data

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Market breadth remained strong with 1,581 advances over 1,018 declines on the BSE

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SOPs, issued against the backdrop of the government's plans to open up the economy, say an entire office building need not be closed if one or two cases of COVID-19 are reported there and work can resume after disinfection as per the laid down protocols. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours and all the staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, the ministry said in its 'SOPs on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices'.