News for '-east-asia'

Hong Kong woos Bollywood

Hong Kong woos Bollywood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

India aims at $20-mn arms exports in 2003

India aims at $20-mn arms exports in 2003

Rediff.com13 May 2003

India is aiming to export arms and ammunition worth $20 in 2003 by showcasing, in the international market, indigenous upgraded versions of 130MM and 105MM artillery guns, mine-protecting vehicles as well as various assault rifles.

What Modi got wrong about the economy

What Modi got wrong about the economy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'There has been far too much overconfidence about the size and composition of the Indian consumer economy,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

Airline bookings to SE Asia drop 60%

Airline bookings to SE Asia drop 60%

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Kashmir, Vajpayee's Headache!

Kashmir, Vajpayee's Headache!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

PM proposes USD 1bn line of credit for connectivity with ASEAN

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

PM Modi proposed a USD one billion line of credit to promote projects that support physical and digital connectivity between India and ASEAN.

In tiny Brunei, India makes inroads into ASEAN

In tiny Brunei, India makes inroads into ASEAN

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

India wants more business and closer engagement with ASEAN even as China's influence spreads in the region. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, who is travelling with the prime minister on his visit to Brunei, reports from Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of the tiny oil-rich country.

India extends $ 1 billion line of credit for development of Russia's Far East

India extends $ 1 billion line of credit for development of Russia's Far East

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Modi appreciated the vision of Putin for the welfare for Russia's Far East, saying the Russian President has opened up investment opportunities for India in the region.

Riding the Asean trail

Riding the Asean trail

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Modi, Medvedev meet in Myanmar

Modi, Medvedev meet in Myanmar

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Ahead of next month's annual Indo-Russia summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev who said India is a "close and valued" partner for his country.

India 3rd most hit by online banking malwares

India 3rd most hit by online banking malwares

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

According to Trend Micro's January-March, 2014 Threat Round Up, as law enforcement agencies are slowly being ramped up, cyber criminals are adding more layers to ensure anonymity to conceal their identities to avoid arrest.

BSNL cuts STD, ISD rates by 25%

BSNL cuts STD, ISD rates by 25%

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Thursday announced a 25 per cent cut in ISD rates for calls to the United States, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asian countries, Gulf, Africa and SAARC nations.

Kalam raises toast to Indo-Russian friendship

Kalam raises toast to Indo-Russian friendship

Rediff.com4 Dec 2002

The President, at the banquet held in honour of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, said the epicentre of terrorism is in India’s neighbourhood.\n\n

India home to 233 million hungry people

India home to 233 million hungry people

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 183 million hungry people while China comes next with 119 million, the Rajya Sabha was informed.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.

China's WTO entry may hit India

China's WTO entry may hit India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Modi will have limited choice other than stressing upon a request for more time to decide on tariff rates, especially with elections in 2019.

Guess who's coming to dinner?

Guess who's coming to dinner?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

A-I announces flight schedule for May 4-7

A-I announces flight schedule for May 4-7

Rediff.com3 May 2003

Air-India on Saturday announced a revised flight schedule from Mumbai for May 4-7, pending restoration of normalcy in flight operations on the withdrawal of directives by the de-recognised Indian Pilots Guild.

Iraq war, SARS hit A-I, IA

Iraq war, SARS hit A-I, IA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

The US-led war against Iraq and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome have led to sharp decline in demand for air travel and raised costs on account of aviation turbine fuel, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

Rani Mukherji is happy with Saathiya

Rani Mukherji is happy with Saathiya

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.

Canara in Shanghai push

Canara in Shanghai push

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

SBI to skip US for RIB road shows

SBI to skip US for RIB road shows

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Sachin Bansal steps on Ola's gas as investor

Sachin Bansal steps on Ola's gas as investor

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The deal brings the two start-up stalwarts - Bansal and Ola co-founder and chief executive officer Bhavish Aggarwal - together in the backdrop of growing foreign control in this space.

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India and Australia are clubbed together in Group B along with Zimbabwe and East Asia Pacific qualifier Papua New Guinea, an ICC release read on Wednesday.

Ayodhya: Beyond the Supreme Court verdict

Ayodhya: Beyond the Supreme Court verdict

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Nothing would please our adversaries if the court verdict sees triumphalism on the part of the majority and sullen anger of the minority, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

MsourcE plans new centre in China

MsourcE plans new centre in China

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Modi briefly meets Trump, world leaders at ASEAN gala dinner

Modi briefly meets Trump, world leaders at ASEAN gala dinner

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The PM was also seen chit-chatting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at the reception for the leaders who have arrived in Manila for the 31st ASEAN summit and related meetings.

Strategic Vision: Taking India to the East

Strategic Vision: Taking India to the East

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

India has moved beyond the traditional trappings of non-alignment

Travel trade expect more visitors

Travel trade expect more visitors

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

Sunil Mittal bags a whopping Rs 27.17 cr pay package

Sunil Mittal bags a whopping Rs 27.17 cr pay package

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Mittal's total remuneration dipped marginally by 2.52 per cent.

Rahman kicks off world tour

Rahman kicks off world tour

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

French tourist office sets up base

French tourist office sets up base

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003