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Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted famous Indian tea to the captains of 11 large American corporations.

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Defence major Boeing on Monday proposed greater business engagement with India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the US companies to provide friendlier business environment in the country.

Modi's desi tadka at Madison Square Garden

Modi's desi tadka at Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sells his Indian dream to the Diaspora at a packed Madison Square Garden in New York

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, one of the brightest stars of the Republican Party, and discussed areas of possible cooperation including investment opportunities in India.

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2014

He is meeting stalwarts such as Google's Eric E Schmidt, Carlyle's David M Rubenstein, Cargill's David W MacLennan, MasterCard's Ajay Banga, and Pepsico's Indra Nooyi.

PHOTOS: Modi pays homage to 9/11 terror attack victims

PHOTOS: Modi pays homage to 9/11 terror attack victims

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the second day of his US visit by paying homage to the victims of the dastardly 9/11 terror attacks which killed nearly 3,000 people, including many Indians.

PM arrives in New York, says US a natural global partner

PM arrives in New York, says US a natural global partner

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2014

Describing America as India's "natural global partner", Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday on a five-day visit to the US, holding out an assurance that India is "open and friendly" for business and innovations.

India, Vietnam to deepen cooperation in oil sectors

India, Vietnam to deepen cooperation in oil sectors

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2014

The Indian desire to deepen its ties with Vietnam, especially in the oil sector, besides defence and trade, was conveyed to the top leadership in Hanoi by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2014

The neighbour to help in development of 100 smart cities project announced in the Budget.

Swaraj concludes talks in Bangladesh, leaves for home

Swaraj concludes talks in Bangladesh, leaves for home

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday met former Bangladesh President Hussain Ershad's wife and opposition Jatiya Party leader Roshan Ershad before leaving for Delhi at the end of her three-day visit to Dhaka.

Swaraj hold talks with Bangladesh counterpart; meets Hasina

Swaraj hold talks with Bangladesh counterpart; meets Hasina

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday called on Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and discussed key bilateral issues.

Land Boundary Agreement, weather figure on Swaraj's talks with Bangladeshi counterpart

Land Boundary Agreement, weather figure on Swaraj's talks with Bangladeshi counterpart

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday held talks with her Bangladeshi counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on key bilateral issues, including Land Boundary Agreement and proposed Teesta river water sharing deal, during which the Indian side also raised the matter of illegal immigration.

Three-judge panel formed to probe attack on Hamid Mir

Three-judge panel formed to probe attack on Hamid Mir

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

A judicial commission comprising of three Supreme Court judges was formed on Monday to probe into the attempt on the life of leading Pakistani TV journalist Hamid Mir.

Pak senate adopts resolution binding PM to attend its session

Pak senate adopts resolution binding PM to attend its session

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2014

Pakistan's senate has passed a resolution making it mandatory for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to attend its session at least once a week after he failed to turn up since assuming the position last year.

23 killed, 100 injured in blast near Islamabad

23 killed, 100 injured in blast near Islamabad

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2014

At least 23 people were killed and over 100 others injured on Wednesday in a bomb blast that ripped through a bustling fruit market on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital. The blast occurred in the fruit market in Sector I-11 of the capital, bordering the garrison city of Rawalpindi. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.

Treason trial: Musharraf does not turn up in court

Treason trial: Musharraf does not turn up in court

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

Embattled former Pakistani dictator General Pervez Musharraf on Friday failed to appear before a special court for his indictment in the high treason trial citing security concerns.

'Kashmiri students accused of sedition welcome in Pakistan'

'Kashmiri students accused of sedition welcome in Pakistan'

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

Pakistan on Thursday termed the slapping of sedition charges on nearly 60 Kashmiri students in Uttar Pradesh for cheering the Pakistani cricket team as "very unfortunate" and said its "heart" and educational institutions are always open if they wanted to pursue their studies in Islamabad.

Musharraf's lawyers 'threatened with beheading'

Musharraf's lawyers 'threatened with beheading'

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

Pervez Musharraf's lawyers on Wednesday said the Pakistani Taliban had threatened them with beheading if they continued to represent the former military dictator and called for a change in the venue of his high-profile treason trial.

No CCTV cameras, scanners out of order at blast-hit Pak court

No CCTV cameras, scanners out of order at blast-hit Pak court

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

The exact number of gunmen involved in Monday's deadly attack in a Pakistani court, which claimed 11 lives could not be ascertained as CCTV cameras were not installed and scanning machines were out of order.

Judge among 11 dead in court attack in Pakistan

Judge among 11 dead in court attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

At least 11 people, including a judge, were killed and 25 others injured on Monday when suicide attackers lobbed grenades and opened indiscriminate fire in the premises of a local court in Pakistan's federal capital.