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15 die in Bangla factory collapse

15 die in Bangla factory collapse

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

Dozens of workers were working inside the garment factory when it suddenly collapsed with a loud noise in Gazipur district near Dhaka.

Escorts in pact with Bangladesh firm

Escorts in pact with Bangladesh firm

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

The plant is expected to go into production by this year-end with 1,000 tractors.

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Tatas may invest $2 bn in Bangladesh

Tatas may invest $2 bn in Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2004

The Tata Group is looking for investments in Bangladesh's steel, power and fertiliser sectors worth $2billion, a media report said in Dhaka on Saturday.

Ratan Tata in Bangladesh to discuss investment

Ratan Tata in Bangladesh to discuss investment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday on a three-day visit during which he will hold discussions with the government about his $2 billion investment plans in Bangladesh.

The Congress party is comatose if not dead

The Congress party is comatose if not dead

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'When it vanishes as a national force (meaning when it can no longer get sufficient votes to hold onto its symbol, the hand) it will not have been the first large Indian party to die,' says Aakar Patel.

Bangladesh SC upholds opposition leaders' death sentences

Bangladesh SC upholds opposition leaders' death sentences

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Bangladesh Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentences handed down to two top opposition leaders convicted for war crimes committed during 1971 independence war against Pakistan, rejecting their final review petitions.

No more military coups: Musharraf

No more military coups: Musharraf

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

"The system will ensure that the martial law is never imposed again in the country," he said, while addressing a gathering at the Student Convention in Islamabad on Saturday.

Will soon take retaliatory action against Pak: BSF

Will soon take retaliatory action against Pak: BSF

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The outgoing BSF DG said that Head Constable Narender Singh was killed in an "action of the Border Action Team" of Pakistan.

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

After 15 years, Ranjit Shahani steps down as Novartis' India chief

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The face of MNC drug firms in India and champion of IPR protection, he oversaw the Swiss giant's India expansion, its forays into new therapies and setting up of its global service centre in Hyderabad

'IM planned to send poison letters to kill targets'

'IM planned to send poison letters to kill targets'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Indian Mujahideen was planning to send letters "soaked with poison" to their targets to kill them, the Delhi Police has told a court here in its charge sheet filed against six suspected men of the terror outfit in a case of allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in New Delhi.

Burdwan blast: NIA team to visit Dhaka on Nov 17

Burdwan blast: NIA team to visit Dhaka on Nov 17

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

A team of the National Investigation Agency will be visiting Bangladesh on November 17 to brief the authorities in Dhaka and also seek cooperation of that country to unravel all plans of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terror outfit.

Bangladesh rejects charges of harbouring terrorist

Bangladesh rejects charges of harbouring terrorist

Rediff.com24 Dec 2002

The door is open for any diplomat to verify what the government insists, Bangladeshi officials said.

Infowavz allies with UK co for BPO work

Infowavz allies with UK co for BPO work

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Infowavz International, a Mumbai-based business process outsourcing firm, has signed a strategic partnership with London-based Contact Power Inc for offshore BPO services into the United Kingdom.\n\n\n\n

'Only Allah can be Bhagya Vidhata': Allahabad school bans national anthem

'Only Allah can be Bhagya Vidhata': Allahabad school bans national anthem

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

How can we call Bharat our Bhagya Vidhata? asks school manager.

India refuse Pakistan approach

India refuse Pakistan approach

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

PCB chief Zia had said he was hoping the ACF meeting would lead to a breakthrough in cricketing relations between the nations.

Bangladesh announces cash reward for info on cafe attack mastermind

Bangladesh announces cash reward for info on cafe attack mastermind

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Bangladeshi-Canadian Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury and dismissed army officer Syed Md Ziaul Haque have been identified as the brains behind the two terror attacks.

VHP for economic blockade of Bangladesh

VHP for economic blockade of Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday accused the Vajpayee government of failure to put pressure on the Khaleda Zia regime to save minority Hindus from 'growing torture' and threatened to organise a economic blockade of Bangladesh.

India, Pak for jr ODI tourney

India, Pak for jr ODI tourney

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

A decision to take part in junior tournaments from February 2004 was taken at a meeting of the ACC in London.

PCB plan to host India next year

PCB plan to host India next year

Rediff.com5 May 2003

PCB chief Tauqir Zia said if India first tours Pakistan, it would review its decision on playing in the Asia Cup.

Shoaib Akhtar recalled

Shoaib Akhtar recalled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The fast bowler was included in Pakistan's squad for the triangular series in Sri Lanka.\n\n

LeT planning to attack temples: DGP

LeT planning to attack temples: DGP

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

J&K Director General of Police A K Suri said the police learnt about the attacks following the arrest of Zia Mustafa, LeT's district commander-cum-finance chief for Anantnag.

Pakistan warns of tour pullout

Pakistan warns of tour pullout

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

Pakistan could pull out from December's tour of New Zealand if the Kiwis decide against travelling to Pakistan for the ODI series.

Pakistan selectors call up Moin after rethink

Pakistan selectors call up Moin after rethink

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Moin was added to the list after PCB chief, Tauqir Zia, stepped in to defuse a row between coach Javed Miandad and chief selector Aamir Sohail.

Bangladesh bans Dawood-funded outfit

Bangladesh bans Dawood-funded outfit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Shahadat-e-Al-Hikma claimed it has 10,000 commandos and 25,000 fighters working to bring an Islamic revolution.

Indo-Pak cricket chiefs to meet in Dubai

Indo-Pak cricket chiefs to meet in Dubai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2003

The matter of strained Indo-Pak cricketing ties will top the agenda.

What's driving the large pay-outs of Indian CEOs?

What's driving the large pay-outs of Indian CEOs?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Like their international peers, Indian CEOs too have a significant portion of their incomes coming from stock options and performance-linked bonuses

Sword of State Tyranny is Upon Us

Sword of State Tyranny is Upon Us

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Once the prime minister and the chief ministers of Maharashtra and Haryana pushed for this in 2014 and 2015, we have been trapped in a cycle of violence that gives India a bad name around the world,' says Aakar Patel.

CBI seeks permission to conduct polygraph test on Raja Bhaiya

CBI seeks permission to conduct polygraph test on Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday moved an application in a special court in Lucknow, seeking permission to conduct lie detection test on former minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya in connection with killing of Kunda Deputy Superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq.

Pak plan tournament with Eng and Lanka

Pak plan tournament with Eng and Lanka

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

The triangular series with Sri Lanka and England is one of the main alternatives being pursued in case the Indians do not tour Pakistan in April-May next year.\n\n\n\n

Qadri's supporters hold Islamabad's 'red zone' under siege

Qadri's supporters hold Islamabad's 'red zone' under siege

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

About 25,000 protesters on Sunday, a month after Qadri was hanged for shooting Taseer, prayed for him in Rawalpindi, and then marched towards Islamabad's Red Zone, breaking barriers that had been erected.

PCB to give Akram grand farewell

PCB to give Akram grand farewell

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

The ace all-rounder is likely to be included in the squad for the ODI home series against South Africa.

India summons Pak envoy; lodges protest against terrorism

India summons Pak envoy; lodges protest against terrorism

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

S Jaishankar called Basit to his South Block office and lodged a strong protest over the issue as he made a specific reference to LeT terrorist and Pakistani national Bahadur Ali.

UP: School that banned national anthem is shut

UP: School that banned national anthem is shut

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Zia-ul Haq, manager of MA Convent School in Baghara locality, was booked under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act and arrested

Blast kills 17 in Pak as Taliban avenge Islamist's execution

Blast kills 17 in Pak as Taliban avenge Islamist's execution

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Jamatul Ahrar, a splinter group of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that it was carried out to avenge the hanging of Mumtaz Qadri, killer of Taseer.