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India, US reconcile their concerns over Iran

India, US reconcile their concerns over Iran

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Even as the United Nations Security Council voted to impose new and punitive sanctions against Iran for its alleged clandestine nuclear weapons program, the United States and India have apparently reached a modus vivendi vis--vis each other's concerns regarding Iran.

Scientists urge govt to approve Bt Brinjal

Scientists urge govt to approve Bt Brinjal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

An association of biotechnology scientists on Wednesday appealed to the Centre to approve Bt brinjal for commercial cultivation "without further delay" for the benefit of Indian farmers and consumers.

Man held for creating FB page with paedophilic content

Man held for creating FB page with paedophilic content

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A 27-year-old man from Tirupati was arrested by the cyber cell of the CB-CID for creating a page containing paedophilic content on social networking site Facebook.

Cancun: Bad for us, bad for the climate

Cancun: Bad for us, bad for the climate

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The clandestine endgame being played out at the climate change conference at Cancun has concluded in a deal. The commentators and climate activists in the western world are ecstatic. Even the critics say pragmatism has worked and the world has taken a small step ahead in its battle to fight emissions that determine its growth.

Spineless leaders turned Pak into a 'beggar State'

Spineless leaders turned Pak into a 'beggar State'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

"If there had been any pride left in our leaders, they would have responded appropriately and nobody would have dared to say such things in the first place," Khan told Newsweek.

In Pix: The Beautiful Life of Priyanka Chopra

In Pix: The Beautiful Life of Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Getting to know Priyanka Chopra through these pictures from her life.

PM to attend Obama's nuclear summit

PM to attend Obama's nuclear summit

Rediff.com4 Apr 2010

Amid growing concerns of nuclear weapons falling into the hands of terrorists, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will join leaders of 42 other countries in Washington on April 12 to discuss ways to strengthen the global initiatives to prevent such a scenario.The two-day Nuclear Security Summit, an initiative of US President Barack Obama, will focus on dangers posed by clandestine proliferation and illicit trafficking of nuclear material.

Myanmar building nuclear weapons: Report

Myanmar building nuclear weapons: Report

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Myanmar is working on a nuclear weapons programme, a media report has said, citing expert opinion on leaked photographs.Fears that the country's military junta had joined a clandestine nuclear network linking North Korea, Iran, Pakistan and Syria have been growing for some time, but there has been no hard evidence until now.Now, secret documents and hundreds of photographs smuggled out of Myanmar by a defector indicated that it was intent on developing nuclear weapons.

PM to meet Obama at Nuke Security Summit

PM to meet Obama at Nuke Security Summit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet in Washington on Sunday, during which the two leaders will discuss the civil nuclear deal and other bilateral and regional issues.

CBI leaking Aircel-Maxis chargesheet to media: Chidambaram

CBI leaking Aircel-Maxis chargesheet to media: Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Special Judge O P Saini issued notice to the agency and sought its response by October 8.

US mulls strong fresh sanctions against Iran

US mulls strong fresh sanctions against Iran

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

In its latest bid to press Iran to halt its uranium production, the US is planning to impose strong and immediate new sanctions against Teharan that will target its elite Revolutionary Guards, the military force believed to run the clandestine nuclear weapons effort.

Pak helped North Korea build nukes in 1990: Report

Pak helped North Korea build nukes in 1990: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

North Korea, with the help of Pakistan, may have opened an alternative way to clandestinely build nuclear weapons as early as 1990s by constructing a plant to manufacture a gas needed for uranium enrichment. Pyongyang may have been enriching uranium on a small scale by 2002.

Maha secretly disposed bodies of 26/11 terrorists

Maha secretly disposed bodies of 26/11 terrorists

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

In a demonstration of its ability to maintain secrecy, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil revealed that the bodies of nine of the ten terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008 have been disposed in a clandestine manner early in January 2010.

US slaps sanctions on A Q Khan, firms

US slaps sanctions on A Q Khan, firms

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The United States on Monday announced sanctions on disgraced Pakistani scientist A Q Khan and 12 other individuals for their involvement in clandestine nuclear proliferation network providing atomic weapon designs and technology to North Korea, Iran and Libya. The sanctions were announced after a 'multi-year US government review of the available information pertaining to the activities of this network', it said.

Musharraf to face trial for Bugti murder in Pak

Musharraf to face trial for Bugti murder in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

If former dictator Pervez Musharraf returns to Pakistan to participate in the country's politics, the ruling Pakistan People's Party government will put him on trial in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case as well as for illegal detentions in the Supreme Court judges case, sources aware of the 'exit deal' have revealed. In case the former dictator breached the clandestine deal, the law would take its own course and he would have to surrender himself to the courts, say sources.

Pak court lifts restrictions on A Q Khan

Pak court lifts restrictions on A Q Khan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

A Pakistani court on Friday suspended the "security protocol" accorded by the government to nuclear scientist A Q Khan, accused of running a clandestine proliferation network, and directed authorities not to restrict his movements. Acting on a petition filed by Khan, the Lahore High Court said the scientist is a free man and can go wherever he wants.

Ensure nuke non-proliferation first: US to Pak

Ensure nuke non-proliferation first: US to Pak

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The United States has asked Pakistan to first take necessary steps to address the non-proliferation concerns of the international community, especially on rogue scientist A Q Khan's clandestine network, as a basis for consideration of a request for a civilian nuclear deal.

Pakistan defends AQ Khan's release

Pakistan defends AQ Khan's release

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

As the international apprehensions grew over the release of rouge atomic scientist A Q Khan, Pakistan on Saturday defended setting him free, saying his clandestine nuclear proliferation network had been "dismantled." "A Q Khan is history," Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said, claiming that the Pakistan authorities had broken his nuclear smuggling network and extracted all the information from him.

Dawood directly involved in Mumbai attacks: Russia

Dawood directly involved in Mumbai attacks: Russia

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim was directly involved in the deadly 26/11 attacks in Mumbai and his clandestine drug trafficking network was used to finance the terror strikes in India's financial hub, a top Russian crime buster said on Thursday. "Gathered inputs testify that infamous regional drug baron Dawood Ibrahim had provided his logistics network for preparing and carrying out the Mumbai terror attacks by the militants." a Russian officer said.

Why Cricket Australia cleared coach Lehmann

Why Cricket Australia cleared coach Lehmann

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann was as surprised as the thousands of spectators in Cape Town's Newlands stadium and millions more watching at home when images on big screens showed Cameron Bancroft brazenly cheating.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

US sceptic over Pak's stance on AQ Khan's release

US sceptic over Pak's stance on AQ Khan's release

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

The United States has voiced scepticism over Pakistan's claim of having put some "restrictions" on disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan after his release from a five-year house arrest, saying it will closely monitor the situation. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, a US official was quoted as saying indicating Washington's disapproval of the release of Khan who is accused of running a clandestine nuclear proliferation ring.

Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL's appeal against eviction order

Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL's appeal against eviction order

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The court listed the matter for hearing on January 16 after both the sides consented to it.

India knows how Pak acquired N-technology

India knows how Pak acquired N-technology

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

The government on Wednesday admitted in the Lok Sabha that Pakistan had clandestinely acquired know-how on nuclear weapons technology. In a written reply, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said New Delhi has consistently shared its concerns regarding the adverse effects of such developments on India's security with the international community.

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Authorities in Pakistan have claimed to have cracked a clandestine terror network set up by Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh, the jailed killer of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The terror network was operating inside the Central Jail at Hyderabad in Sindh and the provincial government has suspended senior police and jail officials after a large number of cell phones, SIMs and other equipment were found in the prison, The News reported on Thursday.

National Herald case: AJL challenges order to vacate Delhi premises

National Herald case: AJL challenges order to vacate Delhi premises

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

It has also sought stay on operation of single judge's December 21, 2018 order.

Buying medicines? Watch out for fakes!

Buying medicines? Watch out for fakes!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

While the top players of the over Rs 85,000 crore (Rs 850 billion) pharmaceutical business are up in arms over what they call rampant spread of counterfeit drugs (allegedly 20 to 25 per cent of total pharma sales) in the country, enforcement agencies and some pharma associations say the situation is not that alarming.

India roots for united effort against terror at UN

India roots for united effort against terror at UN

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Intervening in the Security Council debate on 'threat to international peace and security due to terrorism', Indian ambassador to UN Nirupam Sen said international cooperation was vital to 'root out' the network of illicit activities, including clandestine proliferation of sensitive technologies. Sen also stressed on the need for the Council to work with the General Assembly to strengthen the multi-lateral and collective dimensions of counter terrorism effort.

Pak to file counter-memorial on Jadhav's case in ICJ

Pak to file counter-memorial on Jadhav's case in ICJ

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Pakistan's memorial will be in response to pleadings filed by India in the Hague-based ICJ on April 17.

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.

Pakistan may soon have 3rd largest nuke stockpile

Pakistan may soon have 3rd largest nuke stockpile

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

It currently has between 140 and 150 nuclear weapons in its control and stockpiled around 200 to 300 kilogram of plutonium.

Satyapal Malik: 1st governor to let the cat out of the bag!

Satyapal Malik: 1st governor to let the cat out of the bag!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'His revelation about what went on behind the scenes make it abundantly clear that the BJP must have indulged in similar tactics in Goa, Manipur and Meghalaya where it formed a government even though it did not have a majority,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Antony for strategy to fight cyber attacks

Antony for strategy to fight cyber attacks

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

With the country's armed forces and defence establishments making strides to become network-centric, Antony said cyber attacks would pose a major threat. He said with terrorist and non-state actors clandestinely acquiring sophisticated cyber technology, this threat could be more ominous.

Sebi plans Rs 1 crore reward for informers of insider trading

Sebi plans Rs 1 crore reward for informers of insider trading

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

These benefits would only be available to individuals and corporates, and professionals like auditors will not be able to use this route as they are duty-bound to report any wrongdoing.

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The demand for a probe comes amid reports that Pyongyang had clandestinely received nuclear enrichment technology from Pakistan when A Q Khan was at the helm of Islamabad's nuclear programme.

'Purulia arms drop an international conspiracy'

'Purulia arms drop an international conspiracy'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

"The Central Bureau of Investigation has issued lookout notices against 14 accused, 13 of whom are still absconding," Home Minister Shivraj Patil told the Lok Sabha.

Industry frets over DVD piracy

Industry frets over DVD piracy

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

The entertainment industy has always worried about piracy, but now it is concerned about the good quality of pirated DVD's or CD's. Now the pirated DVD/VCDs are of the highest quality rather than shot secretly in a movie hall. According to a report by US-India Business Council, the Indian media & entertainment industry worth close to $6500 mn is losing a little over $4000 mn per year due to piracy. Experts feel govt should implement some stringent laws on copyright violation.

A Q Khan's lab under scanner again

A Q Khan's lab under scanner again

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Pakistan's Khan Research Laboratories, which was founded by nuclear scientist A Q Khan, had clandestinely supplied centrifuge components to a nuclear plant intended to be installed in Libya, a new book has claimed.

AQ Khan's nuclear bazaar still in full flow

AQ Khan's nuclear bazaar still in full flow

Rediff.com9 Sep 2006

An independent nonproliferation expert has said that 'at least some parts of the network are definitely still functioning'.

B Raman: RSS wanted arms training in Jammu

B Raman: RSS wanted arms training in Jammu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Raman writes in his book, 'In a potentially controversial move, Vinod Pandey (Cabinet Secretary in the 1989 V P Singh government) wanted R&AW to organise clandestine arms training for RSS cadres in Jammu'