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US disappointed over India's stance in WTO

US disappointed over India's stance in WTO

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

At the meeting of the 160-member World Trade Organisation in Geneva on Friday, India demanded a halt to the trade facilitation timetable till a permanent solution on public stockholding for food security is found.

COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

COVID-19 tip of the iceberg, says China's 'Bat woman'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Shi explained that she and a group of researchers obtained samples of coronavirus on December 30 last year and performed high-throughput sequencing of the samples and the isolation of pathogens.

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

This is the car major's second coming in India.

WTO: No compromise on food security

WTO: No compromise on food security

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

Ahead of the crucial World Trade Organisation General Council meeting in Geneva next week, India on Saturday said it would not compromise on food security and livelihood concerns and demanded substantial changes in the draft framework to make it acce

China's coronavirus death toll crosses 2300, WHO team to visit Wuhan

China's coronavirus death toll crosses 2300, WHO team to visit Wuhan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Besides controlling the spread of the virus, a major task of the WHO team along with their Chinese counterparts was to come up with a standard medicine to cure the disease.

'Stronger political will needed to end Doha talks'

'Stronger political will needed to end Doha talks'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The Indonesian Minister's comments assume significance as she is also a candidate for the position of Director General, World Trade Organisation.

Internet slowed by cyber attack on spam blocker

Internet slowed by cyber attack on spam blocker

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Spamhaus, a London and Geneva-based non-profit group which helps weed out unsolicited "spam" messages for email providers, has been subjected to cyber attacks on an unprecedented scale for more than a week.

PM briefed on US-sponsored resolution on Lanka

PM briefed on US-sponsored resolution on Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Wednesday briefed by top officials on the United States-sponsored resolution on human rights violations in Sri Lanka, within hours of government announcing that it will move amendments to the final draft text at Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council to send a 'resolute message' on the issue.

Tata keen on Pakistan foray

Tata keen on Pakistan foray

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Corporate giant Tatas announced on Wednesday that it would explore investment opportunities in Pakistan in areas like automobiles, hotels and software, saying a synergy between the neighbouring countries would be beneficial for the region.\n\n

'3 movies earned Rs 120 cr': Law Min dismisses slowdown

'3 movies earned Rs 120 cr': Law Min dismisses slowdown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

'Unless the economy is sound in the country how can only three movies collected so much business in a single day?'

MPs walk out of Lok Sabha on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

MPs walk out of Lok Sabha on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

India on Thursday continued to be evasive on its stand to be adopted on the resolution against Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Commission, triggering an angry walk out in Lok Sabha by United Progressive Alliance constituent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which was joined by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-United.

Coronavirus death toll soars to 908; WHO sends team to China

Coronavirus death toll soars to 908; WHO sends team to China

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The head of the World Health Organisation said on Saturday that the UN health agency would send an international mission to China as it received a response from Beijing.

India rejects revised WTO draft

India rejects revised WTO draft

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

New Audi RS5: Faster, sportier, swankier

New Audi RS5: Faster, sportier, swankier

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The car perfectly blends in premium looks with prodigious performance.

Coronavirus kills over 800 in China, exceeds SARS deaths

Coronavirus kills over 800 in China, exceeds SARS deaths

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Eighty-nine deaths were reported on Saturday -- the highest single-day death toll -- and there were 2,656 new confirmed cases of the deadly infection, China's National Health Commission said in its daily report on Sunday.

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Coronavirus toll soars to 490, over 24,000 infected

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Over 2.52 lakh who were in close contacts with patients had been traced with over 1.85 lakh others still under medical observation.

80,000 COVID-19 cases reported daily in April: WHO

80,000 COVID-19 cases reported daily in April: WHO

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Every single case is a mother, a father, a son, a daughter, a brother, sister or friend'

Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and the UN

Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and the UN

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

India's vote on the Sri Lanka resolution in Geneva may well have speeded up the general elections in the country and reduced our effectiveness as a regional power, says TP Sreenivasan

No deal struck with Italy on marines' return: Khurshid

No deal struck with Italy on marines' return: Khurshid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said that diplomacy is at work resulting in Italy's decision to send back two marines charged in the fishermen killing case and parried questions on Italian media reports that Congress president Sonia Gandhi influenced that government's decision.

India ranks low on tackling economic risks: WEF

India ranks low on tackling economic risks: WEF

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

India ranks lowest among the world's major economies for its preparedness to tackle global environmental risks and second-lowest for economic risks, while Switzerland is on the top, a report said.

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

India is likely to bring an amendment to the resolution sponsored by the United States on the alleged human rights violations by the Sri Lankan authorities during the end of the civil war -- at the ongoing session United Nations Human Rights Commission meet in Geneva, according to a source in the central government.

Navtej Sarna could be India's next envoy to the US

Navtej Sarna could be India's next envoy to the US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Arun Singh, India's ambassador to US, will retire in September.

Lanka issue: DMK threatens to pull out ministers

Lanka issue: DMK threatens to pull out ministers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Mounting pressure on the Centre on its demand to punish 'war criminals' in Sri Lanka, United Progressive Alliance key ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has threatened to pull out its ministers from the Union Cabinet if its demand to bring in amendments to the US-backed resolution at UNHRC in Geneva was not conceded.

World's largest flawless diamond up for auction

World's largest flawless diamond up for auction

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The rough diamond of 236 carats was found at the jwaneng mine in Botswana and took 21 months to polish.

Ferrari's first-ever hybrid looks terrific: Ratan Tata

Ferrari's first-ever hybrid looks terrific: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Ratan Tata pored over every inch of the new million-euro LaFerrari on the Italian supercar maker's stand at the Geneva auto show.

'I-T diktat to illegal HSBC a/c holders not enough'

'I-T diktat to illegal HSBC a/c holders not enough'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

India and Swtizerland have a tax treaty under which specific information on tax evaders can be shared. But as the HSBC Bank accounts have been opened before 2011 -- when the treaty became effective -- the I-T department has asked HSBC account holders to give an undertaking under the secrecy laws.

Documentary shows Prabhakaran son's cold-blooded killing

Documentary shows Prabhakaran son's cold-blooded killing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A British channel has come out with a documentary featuring the pictures of the alleged cold-blooded killing of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief Velupillai Prabhakaran's 12-year-old son, which was on Tuesday dismissed by Sri Lanka as "lies, half truths and numerous forms of speculation".

Czechs set Davis Cup record as Serbia cruise

Czechs set Davis Cup record as Serbia cruise

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Holders Czech Republic showed how tenaciously they will fight to retain the Davis Cup on Saturday, while five-times champions Spain avoided being knocked out in the first round for the first time since 2006 by winning their doubles rubber against Canada.

The war was against the LTTE, not the Tamils: Lanka Prez

The war was against the LTTE, not the Tamils: Lanka Prez

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa has debunked international criticism over the treatment of the island nation's Tamil minority population.

Switzerland backs India's NSG bid; to help tackle blackmoney

Switzerland backs India's NSG bid; to help tackle blackmoney

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

India on Monday got the backing of Switzerland in its bid to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

14 years in jail if you kill cow, 2 if you kill people: Delhi court

14 years in jail if you kill cow, 2 if you kill people: Delhi court

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

A Delhi court drew a unique analogy over enhancement of punishment in road accident death cases.

Tata Pixel to be ready by 2014

Tata Pixel to be ready by 2014

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Tata most-awaited car, after Nano, will be ready by 2014. The car is going to be the first proper four-seater for such a small footprint and also a passenger vehicle with the smallest turning radius.

Ranveer Singh's tribute to Charlie Chaplin is now viral

Ranveer Singh's tribute to Charlie Chaplin is now viral

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Check out the spunky actor's bucketlist of things to do in the country.

Modi receives freedom fighter's ashes

Modi receives freedom fighter's ashes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

"This is a glorious moment for us,'' Modi said after receiving the ashes at a ceremony in Geneva's municipal cemetery.

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

It will also double employment at the site to around 1,400.

Red Cross declares Syrian conflict as civil war

Red Cross declares Syrian conflict as civil war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Red Cross had previously designated Idlib, Homs and Hama as war zones, but the change in status means international humanitarian law applies wherever fighting occurs throughout the country.

Black-money sleuths seek HSBC transaction data

Black-money sleuths seek HSBC transaction data

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The SIT will ask the RBI for transaction details over 15 years

Putin orders partial withdrawal of Russian military from Syria

Putin orders partial withdrawal of Russian military from Syria

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Putin said Russian air strikes allowed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's military to turn the tide of war and helped create conditions for peace talks.