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Philippines signs airport pact with GMR despite legal issues

Philippines signs airport pact with GMR despite legal issues

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

At present, the Mactan Cebu International Airport can handle seven million passengers a year

Indian national arrested in Philippines

Indian national arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Singh was allegedly one of the masterminds of a kidnapping syndicate that operated and victimised Indian nationals living in eastern Metropolitan Manila and Rizal province.

Paralympics: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

Paralympics: Sharad's silver lining for Ukrainian coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Para high jumper Sharad Kumar has not met his Ukrainian coach Nikitin Yevhen for more than two years due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Is foreign exchange rate stability desirable? Not really

Is foreign exchange rate stability desirable? Not really

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The recent depreciation of the rupee along with sharp fall in the country's foreign exchange (FX) reserves has sparked a debate whether stability of the exchange rate is necessary and desirable. The rupee was one of the least volatile currencies among peers for almost two years before the current downward pressure started in September after the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rate.

21 die in Philippines clashes

21 die in Philippines clashes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

The victims include 13 Muslim rebels and eight soldiers, the military said.

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic telling leaders of the Quad nations that China was testing them, thus reflecting upon the American seriousness of the emerging Chinese threat.

US preparing for potential war with China

US preparing for potential war with China

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

United States Navy Chief Admiral Lisa Franchetti unveiled the 2024 Navigation Plan, outlining navy's readiness for a potential war with China over the next two years, Taiwan News.

China, Philippines pose threat to Indian BPO

China, Philippines pose threat to Indian BPO

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Despite its BPO edge of skilled manpower and low labour cost, India's 'Advantage BPO' position may not be sustainable in the long run as nations like China, the Philippines and Mexico are fast catching up, a ASSOCHAM-IDC survey says.

11 killed in Philippines blast

11 killed in Philippines blast

Rediff.com12 Dec 2004

No group has claimed responsibility for the blast yet and it was not yet clear if terrorist groups were involved, police said.

Bio-weapons found in Philippines

Bio-weapons found in Philippines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

The Army said possible residues of a tetanus virus-carrying chemical was found in a raid on a Jaamat hideout.

Philippines airport bomb kills 19

Philippines airport bomb kills 19

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

The explosion, which destroyed the waiting area at the Davao City airport on Mindanao Island, struck at about 5.30 pm. local time.

Mertens dominates but upsets rock Jasmin Open

Mertens dominates but upsets rock Jasmin Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Top seed Elise Mertens cruised to victory, but fourth-seeded Nadia Podoroska and fifth-seeded Jacqueline Cristian were not as fortunate in the first round of the Jasmin Open Tunisia

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump's plan to overhaul the government with a new department headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will be a biggest threat for China as it has to compete with far more efficient US political system, a policy advisor to the Chinese government said.

Indian held captive in Philippines returns home

Indian held captive in Philippines returns home

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

A Keralite who escaped from the captivity of an extremist group in the Philippines returned home to Kozhikode on Sunday, ending 14 months' of ordeal in an emotional re-union with kin and friends.

China raises defence budget by 7.2%, 3 times higher than India

China raises defence budget by 7.2%, 3 times higher than India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

China, which is the second highest spender on defence after the United States, has allocated 1.67 trillion yuan (about USD 232 billion) for defence spending.

Toll in Philippines earthquake climbs to 56

Toll in Philippines earthquake climbs to 56

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Rescuers assisted by armed forces scrambled to find survivors in quake-hit central Philippines on Tuesday but a series of powerful aftershocks hampered them, as President Ninoy Aquino appealed for calm, a day after a 6.8 temblor shook the country killing at least 56 people.

Philippines to ratify Indo-Asean FTA soon

Philippines to ratify Indo-Asean FTA soon

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

After more than a year since the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) became operational, it is now approaching consolidation.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker and partner Sarabjot Singh will compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal play-off match on Tuesday.

Philippine port operator gets security nod

Philippine port operator gets security nod

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

After a delay of four months, Indian intelligence agencies have given security clearance to International Container Terminal Services Inc

Foreign diplomats observe J-K polls, Omar slams BJP

Foreign diplomats observe J-K polls, Omar slams BJP

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

A delegation of diplomats from 16 countries, including the United States, Norway and Singapore, on Wednesday observed the ongoing assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

Son of a b***h, I will swear at you: Philippine president to Obama

Son of a b***h, I will swear at you: Philippine president to Obama

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

His remarks came after the White House officials said Obama in his meeting with him in Laos on Tuesday would confront about his country's human rights record of handling drug traffickers.

Rugby: India beat Philippines 11-3

Rugby: India beat Philippines 11-3

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

India thus made it back into Group 4 from which they were relegated last year after losing to Thailand and Malaysia.

Asian Games: Mixed fortunes for Indian Sepaktakraw teams

Asian Games: Mixed fortunes for Indian Sepaktakraw teams

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The women's team suffered a third straight defeat, losing to the Philippines 0-2 (18-21, 15-21) in just 39 minutes.

72 killed in fire at footwear factory in Philippines

72 killed in fire at footwear factory in Philippines

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A fire that engulfed a footwear factory in the northern Philippines has killed 72 people.

2018 World Cup qualifier: Guam record first win; Philippines upset Bahrain

2018 World Cup qualifier: Guam record first win; Philippines upset Bahrain

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Tiny Guam beat Turkmenistan 1-0 to record their first ever World Cup qualifying victory.

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The participation of the three vice chiefs in the Tarang Shakti exercise demonstrated the growing focus on cross-domain cooperation, with land, sea, and air forces working together to face modern challenges, an official said.

Will AI Replace Call Centres?

Will AI Replace Call Centres?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

This could fundamentally transform the industry that had been a major source of employment in countries like India and the Philippines.

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides Beckham included stars such as Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.

Archer Bhajan Kaur wins gold; qualifies for Paris Olympics

Archer Bhajan Kaur wins gold; qualifies for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Bhajan Kaur clinched India an Olympic individual quota in style, winning a gold medal

Incumbent FMCG brands continue to corner 65% market share in India

Incumbent FMCG brands continue to corner 65% market share in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

In India, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) majors continue to hold sway, with incumbent brands cornering 65 per cent of the market share, shows a Bain & Company report. While identifying the continued preference of Indians for incumbent brands, the report says that the dominance of general trade in the country has allowed national brands to maintain their supremacy. The low penetration of e-commerce in the country has also helped large brands.

Over 1200 feared killed as monster typhoon ravages Philippines

Over 1200 feared killed as monster typhoon ravages Philippines

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Over a 100 people died on Friday as Super Typhoon Haiyan battered central Philippines with winds upto 315 kmph forcing millions to take shelter.

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.' 'During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.' 'When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.' 'Our producer said it is too much to be crying so many times.' 'But we never thought the film would be such a big hit.'

Govt exempts non-basmati white rice from export duty

Govt exempts non-basmati white rice from export duty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Withdrawing a blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice, the government on Saturday imposed a floor price of $490 per tonne and exempted the commodity from export duty. Exports of non-basmati white rice have been banned since July 20, 2023 to boost domestic supply. "The export policy for non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or gazed) ...is amended from prohibited to free, subject to MEP (minimum export price) of $490 per tonne with immediate effect and until further orders," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.