News for '-european-commission'

Tata Steel to axe 1,050 UK jobs in global steel crisis fallout

Tata Steel to axe 1,050 UK jobs in global steel crisis fallout

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

European Union steel prices hit their lowest since 2004

Trade ties between India, EU on the rise

Trade ties between India, EU on the rise

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Ahead of the Indo-European summit scheduled on November 30 in New Delhi, the Commission yesterday said the statistics underscore the growing importance of the emerging Indian economy in the world food trade and the overall trade with Europe, which has grown by 80 per cent since 2000.

India's farm sector heading for doom?

India's farm sector heading for doom?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

India's agriculture sector is heading for doom. And, if the government is not doing anything to change its faulty subsidy policy, the disaster may happen too soon.

EU mulls own version of US green card

EU mulls own version of US green card

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Inspired by the famous American "green card" scheme, the European Commission is considering introducing its own "blue card" system to attract more qualified immigrants.

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

French court slaps $907,000 fine on Uber, execs for illegal taxi service

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The European Commission said this month that EU member states should only ban "sharing economy" services as a last resort.

European Parliament to hold special J&K debate

European Parliament to hold special J&K debate

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The European Parliament had discussed last week a draft report on Kashmir prepared by Baroness Emma Nicholson.

Indian IT firms lukewarm to EU's Blue Card

Indian IT firms lukewarm to EU's Blue Card

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

The Blue Card plan, if passed, would allow suitably qualified people and their families to live and work within the EU. The EU says it needs 20 million skilled workers over the next two decades and is very short of expertise in engineering and computer technology.

CSN's Corus play faces EU anti-trust probe

CSN's Corus play faces EU anti-trust probe

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The shadow of the European Commission's anti-trust proceedings is hanging over Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's bid for Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus.

India, EU start talks on FTA

India, EU start talks on FTA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The talks are being held in Brussels between high-level delegations from India and EU, led by Commerce Secretary G K Pillai and Director General of European Commission Davis O'Sullivan.

Lessons for SAARC from the European Union

Lessons for SAARC from the European Union

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The journey towards South Asian integration will be long and arduous, but it has to start one day!

EU backs India to join talks on nuclear reactor

EU backs India to join talks on nuclear reactor

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

The decision was taken along with six partner countries backing the so-called International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project.

EU wants Indian participation in ITER

EU wants Indian participation in ITER

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

India would have to put at least 10 percent of scientific, managerial and industrial inputs in the project.

India-EU trade pact hits block

India-EU trade pact hits block

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

With this, multilateral lenders like the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Union may continue downgrading Pakistan, making its financial situation more precarious.

EU agrees to lift import ban on Indian mangoes

EU agrees to lift import ban on Indian mangoes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

India assured the EU it would put in place measures to ensure cargoes are free from pests

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

If Pakistan continues with the 'Grey List' or put in 'Dark Grey' list, it would be very difficult for the country to get financial aid from the IMF, the World Bank and the European Union, making its financial condition more precarious.

Work in Europe? Visa rules to ease

Work in Europe? Visa rules to ease

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Freer movement of Indian professionals in 25 European Union member countries is likely to be a reality in the near future, as this will be a key point of negotiations in the proposed Free Trade Agreement with EU.

'European Parliament must discuss Mittal's bid'

'European Parliament must discuss Mittal's bid'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The European Parliament should discuss and debate Lakshmi Mittal's $23 billion bid for Arcelor, Josep Borrel, President of the Parliament has said.

Hindus oppose swastika ban in EU

Hindus oppose swastika ban in EU

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

"The Nazi Party started using a Hindu symbol and abused it. That's not the fault of the Hindus. For us swastika is a sacred symbol implying peace and prosperity."

German cops kill Afghan teen behind axe attack in train

German cops kill Afghan teen behind axe attack in train

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Afghan was an asylum seeker who had arrived in Germany as an unaccompanied minor.

Recession: European economy is also slowing down

Recession: European economy is also slowing down

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

The consumer price index was estimated as being up 3.5 per cent in March from a year ago, the biggest increase in 15 years. On June 6, 2007, the European Central Bank raised its key interest rate from 3.75 pe cent to 4.00 per cent, the highest level in almost four years. In terms of economic freedom, old Europe still lags behind. The Heritage Foundation has the three largest economies, Germany, France, and Italy, ranked 19th, 45th, and 60th respectively in the world.

Greece is burning!

Greece is burning!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Raging wildfires have killed 74 people including small children in Greece, devouring homes and forests, in what officials are calling the worst fires the country has seen in a decade. Around 500 firefighters, aircraft and helicopters have been mobilised to tackle the fires, while a state of emergency was declared in western and eastern Attica. Take a look at the devastation the fires have brought on in Greece.

Spanish clubs in European illegal aid probe

Spanish clubs in European illegal aid probe

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

A three-pronged investigation will take place into alleged state aid for several La Liga clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

Now fabrics with 'intelligence'!

Now fabrics with 'intelligence'!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

In a research bordering on science fiction, scientists are working on 'intelligent' fabrics which can perceive and even respond to certain environmental factors such as temperature, electrical or magnetic fields, lighting conditions and colours.

The fight over VAT on diapers

The fight over VAT on diapers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

EU, India share farm concerns

EU, India share farm concerns

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

The European Union on Tuesday agreed with New Delhi that there needs to be in place some sort of livelihood security for farmers in agriculture negotiations at the World Trade Organisation

Mittal's nationality irrelevant: EU

Mittal's nationality irrelevant: EU

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Amid the raging controversy over Mittal Steel's takeover bid for rival Arcelor, the European Union on Tuesday said it was against racial discrimination

EU Commission to propose scrapping jet fuel tariffs

EU Commission to propose scrapping jet fuel tariffs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The European Commission will propose scrapping tariffs on jet fuel imports starting January 1, an official said on Friday.

EU, UK offer emergency aid to quake affected

EU, UK offer emergency aid to quake affected

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

As casualty figures rose from the devastating quake the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, said up to three million euros could be approved within a day if requested by agencies working on the ground.

EU delegation meets Kalam

EU delegation meets Kalam

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

EU shares its view that a new direction has to be given in energy cooperation for development of alternate sources of energy.

EU may put squeeze on outsourcing

EU may put squeeze on outsourcing

Rediff.com7 May 2004

German spy agency gave US info on Osama's whereabouts: Report

German spy agency gave US info on Osama's whereabouts: Report

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Germany's foreign intelligence agency helped the Central Investigation Agency track down Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, before the Al Qaeda leader was killed by United States special forces in May 2011, according to a media report today.

Terror financing watchdog decides to keep Pak in 'Grey' list

Terror financing watchdog decides to keep Pak in 'Grey' list

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The FATF continuing Pakistan in the 'Grey' list means its downgrading by IMF, World Bank, ADB, EU and also a reduction in risk rating by Moody's, S&P and Fitch.

Brexit deal crushed in historic defeat, May to face no-confidence vote

Brexit deal crushed in historic defeat, May to face no-confidence vote

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The Withdrawal Agreement was rejected by 432 votes to 202 - a majority of 230, the biggest defeat ever suffered by a British premier in modern history.

Basmati comes under EC protection

Basmati comes under EC protection

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

EC okays RIL's acquisition of Trevira

EC okays RIL's acquisition of Trevira

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of the German speciality polyester manufacturer Trevira by Reliance Industries Ltd, the largest Indian private sector company.