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3 Indians dead, 5 missing in Mozambique boat capsize

3 Indians dead, 5 missing in Mozambique boat capsize

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The boat, which was carrying a total of 14 Indian nationals, overturned in the waters off Beira under yet-to-be-determined circumstances.

China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2025', the US Department of War said the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is actively considering and planning for additional military facilities.

English Premier League clubs brace for AFCON exodus

English Premier League clubs brace for AFCON exodus

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Promoted Sunderland, who have defied expectations to stay in the top half of the Premier League table, could be the worst affected with six players going to the tournament, while the likes of Fulham, Manchester United, Burnley and Crystal Palace will also have to make do without some key personnel.

Mexico's Fatima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Mexico's Fatima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

At the grand finale of the 74th Miss Universe beauty pageant hin Bangkok, Mexico's Fatima Bosch defeated 121 contestants from across the world, including India to bag the Miss Universe 2025 title.

Packed Calendar, Big Diplomatic Moves

Packed Calendar, Big Diplomatic Moves

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Since June, India's ministry of external affairs has intensified its diplomatic calendar, hosting several heads of state and government, foreign ministers, and key trade delegations.

Russia-China Gas Pact Poses New Challenges For India

Russia-China Gas Pact Poses New Challenges For India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

India should simultaneously prioritise domestic exploration and production of more oil and gas in the country, and ensure we retain diversified suppliers for imports, points out former foreign secretary Ranjan Mathai.

Zimbabwe humiliates Sri Lanka, bowls them out for 80

Zimbabwe humiliates Sri Lanka, bowls them out for 80

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka ended on the wrong side of history, slumping to their second-lowest T20I total and lowest all-out total by a Test-playing nation against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at Harare on Saturday.

Indian Navy to conduct mega war game with African nations in April

Indian Navy to conduct mega war game with African nations in April

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Indian Navy will conduct a large-scale multilateral maritime engagement exercise with African countries in April, aiming to enhance interoperability with African navies and further strengthen maritime security cooperation. The exercise, titled "AIKEYME" (Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement), will see the participation of several African nations, including Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa. The exercise is part of India's growing engagement with the Global South, as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "MAHASAGAR" vision for mutual and holistic advancement in the region.

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The maiden Africa India Key Maritime Engagement exercise will be held from April 13 to 18 off the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Rah, Rah, India Say Anuksha, Aishwarya, Sejal...

Rah, Rah, India Say Anuksha, Aishwarya, Sejal...

Rediff.com29 May 2025

International stars are increasingly turning to Indian designers to make a statement at international events.

Jaishankar takes ride in 'Made in India' train in Mozambique

Jaishankar takes ride in 'Made in India' train in Mozambique

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Jaishankar arrived in Maputo from Uganda where he held talks with the country's top leadership, including President Yoweri Museveni, and discussed possible cooperation in the areas of trade, infrastructure, energy and defence.

Why Aishwarya Wore Sindoor To Cannes?

Why Aishwarya Wore Sindoor To Cannes?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Aishwarya walked the red carpet for the screening of the film The History of Sound.

Bill Gates' $200 Bn Plan for Africa

Bill Gates' $200 Bn Plan for Africa

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will scale up its efforts on the African continent, focusing on three key goals over the next 20 years, ending preventable maternal and child deaths, eradicating deadly infectious diseases, and reducing poverty.

Good times are ahead: Puri on natural gas availability

Good times are ahead: Puri on natural gas availability

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Ongoing strategic investment into assets abroad, alongside gas purchases being made by India, will soon allow the country to access as much gas as it needs, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on the sidelines of India Energy Week (IEW 2025).

Mozambique to Houston! Har Ghar Tiranga

Mozambique to Houston! Har Ghar Tiranga

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they are celebrating the Tiranga on the 75th Independence Day.

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semi-finalists Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El Khannouss to defeat unfancied Niger.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels aid for 'voter turnout in India'

Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels aid for 'voter turnout in India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk has announced cancelling a $22 million funding intended for 'voter turnout in India' on Saturday (Local Time).

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

Terror is gravest threat to world, says PM in Mozambique

Terror is gravest threat to world, says PM in Mozambique

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Amid a spurt in terror attacks in various countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said terrorism is the "gravest threat" to the world, "equally impacting" India and Mozambique which agreed to strengthen security and defence ties and bolster cooperation in food security.

WC qualifier: Mozambique, Zambia edge first legs

WC qualifier: Mozambique, Zambia edge first legs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Mozambique's Helder Pelembe scored with a powerful strike early in the second half to secure a 1-0 home victory over Gabon and Zambia won by the same scoreline away in Sudan in the first legs of African World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.

OVL-OIL to buy Videocon's 10% in Mozambique field

OVL-OIL to buy Videocon's 10% in Mozambique field

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

ONGC Videsh Ltd and Oil India Ltd will buy Videocon Industries' 10 per cent stake in a giant Mozambique gas field for $2.475 billion.

PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Barcelona's Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the Champions League last 16.

JSW Steel may abandon Mozambique coal mines

JSW Steel may abandon Mozambique coal mines

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

JSW Steel plans to abandon its coal mining project in Mozambique because of higher than expected ash content in the coking coal.

OVL-OIL to buy Videocon stake in Mozambique field

OVL-OIL to buy Videocon stake in Mozambique field

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

In the third acquisition in 10 months, state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) will buy Videocon Industries' 10 per cent stake in a giant Mozambique gas field for about $2.5 billion.

OVL to buy Anadarko's 10% stake in Mozambique gas field

OVL to buy Anadarko's 10% stake in Mozambique gas field

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

OVL, along with Oil India Ltd, had in June agreed to buy Videocon Group's 10 per cent in the same block for $2.48 billion.

Tata Steel joins 'coal rush' in Mozambique

Tata Steel joins 'coal rush' in Mozambique

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The Indian steelmaker, which bought the Mozambique project with Australia-listed Riversdale Mining, sees the mine as essential in ensuring it has a sustainable supply of coking coal.

ONGC, Oil India considering bid for Mozambique gas stake

ONGC, Oil India considering bid for Mozambique gas stake

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The asset it owned by Venugopal Dhoot and a US oil and gas explorer.

Modi arrives in Mozambique; 1st Indian PM to do so in over 3 decades

Modi arrives in Mozambique; 1st Indian PM to do so in over 3 decades

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

"A Maputo morning, an African dawn! PM @narendramodi arrives in Mozambique for the first leg of his visit," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted on Modi's arrival in Mozambique's capital Maputo.

India eyes multiple mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa

India eyes multiple mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

India is planning to soon sign new and updated mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa. The Ministry of Mines is in discussions with Cte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Business Standard has learnt. Negotiations are ongoing with around a dozen countries, and more will be added to the list soon.

Lusofonia Games: Goa (India) down Mozambique to clinch football gold

Lusofonia Games: Goa (India) down Mozambique to clinch football gold

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Goa (India) clinched gold in the 3rd Lusofonia Games after edging Mozambique 3-2 in a thrilling final at Nehru stadium in Margao, on Tuesday.

MH370: Possible debris found in Mozambique arrives in Aus

MH370: Possible debris found in Mozambique arrives in Aus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Two pieces of plane debris found in Mozambique arrived in Australia, where experts will determine whether they are from the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

Why did India plan to pick cheetahs from Somalia, Tanzania, Sudan?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Due to the differences in circadian rhythms between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, some cheetahs developed thick winter coats during the Indian summer and monsoon last year, anticipating the African winter (June to September).

'Demand will come back after the elections'

'Demand will come back after the elections'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'The Budget will be positive, continuing on the path of growth taken so far.'

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly' from missing MH370 plane

Mozambique debris 'almost certainly' from missing MH370 plane

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Malaysian investigators had found the two pieces were consistent with panels from a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft.

Modi holds bilaterals with world leaders at BRICS summit

Modi holds bilaterals with world leaders at BRICS summit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Modi held a "productive meeting" with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on a day when BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) leaders officially endorsed Ethiopia's entry into the bloc.

China to host Indian Ocean forum to expand influence in India's backyard

China to host Indian Ocean forum to expand influence in India's backyard

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

CIDCA is headed by Luo Zhaohui, the former vice foreign minister and ex-ambassador to India.

Likely piece of doomed Flight MH370 found in Mozambique?

Likely piece of doomed Flight MH370 found in Mozambique?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The newly discovered debris, found over the weekend, is on its way to Malaysia for further examination. The wreckage is a piece of horizontal stabilizer skin, CNN reported, quoting an unnamed US official as saying.

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

An arduous second half awaits oil marketing firms

An arduous second half awaits oil marketing firms

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The medium-term scenario for oil marketing companies (OMCs) is high risk due to the surging crude and gas prices. Apart from OPEC-plus cutting production, the Hamas-Israel conflict has caused fears of supply disruption. The July-September quarter of 2023-24 (Q2FY24) saw positive surprises for OMCs. Strong gross refining margins (GRMs) more than offset weak marketing margins.