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China factor: Why Bangladesh is important for India

'If the Bangladesh-China relationship strengthens further, it can only be to India's detriment,' notes Vice Admiral Premvir Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi with his Bangladeshi......

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

'New Delhi showed itself willing -- at least for a period -- to tolerate the risk of conflict and to withstand Beijing's implicit and explicit threats.''But it also continued to try to cut some......

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

'We should expect a cold-blooded, transactional relation that requires a lot of engagement and mutual trust to sustain.' IMAGE: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Narendra......

India isn't disruptive, it is a decider rather than abstainer: Jaishankar

India's way is not to be disruptive and it is more of a decider than an abstainer, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. IMAGE: external affairs minister S Jaishankar......

India-US ties sailing in choppy waters

'2020 will show whether India's troubled domestic economic and political house reveals a mismatch in their strategic association or whether closer strategic ties are yet possible,' says Anita Inder......

At 6.1%, China's growth hits 29-year low

China's economy grew by 6.1 per cent last year, the lowest annual growth rate in 29 years, National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday, as weak domestic demand and the bruising 18-month-long trade......

Broadcasters slam Trai's latest tariff order

In the second major change in a year, Trai had capped individual channel subscription at Rs 12 per month, down from the earlier Rs 19, and capped channel bundle discount to 33 per cent, among other......

Huawei can now participate in 5G trials in India

Huawei came under a cloud after allegations that the firm's electronic and telecom devices helped China spy on US corporations and agencies. The wait may be finally over for Chinese telecom gear......

Bengaluru, Mumbai to see healthy office rental growth in 2020

According to the Knight Frank report, the National Capital Region would see stable growth in rentals. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Even as the Indian real estate sector continues to......

IMF says India in midst of significant economic slowdown

IMF believes it is mostly cyclical, not structural, but because of the financial sector issues, recovery will be not be quick. IMF said, it saw an opportunity with the strong mandate of the new......

When Shah Rukh Khan was IMPRESSED

Shah Rukh Khan hopes to showcase the good things in life in the second season of the chat show, Ted Talks. "People get inspired by good things or ideas rather than new things. A good thing or......

WT20: 4 nations to qualify from 16-team ICC Qualifier

The 12 teams which make round two of the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia will gain automatic entry into the event the following year. IMAGE: India's players celebrate with the trophy after......

Australian Open: Federer has low expectations; Osaka vows to block out negatives

More seasoned, less fearless, Osaka set for Australian Open defence IMAGE: Naomi Osaka of Japan practices ahead of the 2020 Australian Open. Photograph: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Naomi Osaka......

Boxing ace Vijender reveals his plans for 2020

'In all, I expect to compete in three-four fights this year with the world title being the big one. We are trying to ensure that this marquee fight happens in India.' IMAGE: Vijender Singh, who......

Vijender scores 12th successive professional win

IMAGE: Vijender Singh has Ghana's Charles Adamu on the ropes during Friday night's fight in Dubai. Photograph: Twitter Indian boxing star Vijender Singh demolished Ghana's former Commonwealth......

Sports Shorts: Saina withdraws from Korea Masters

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday IMAGE: Saina Nehwal is likely to feature at the Syed Modi International World Tour Super 300 in Lucknow next week. Photograph: Saina......

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Progress in curbing terror financing, says China, seeks FATF reprieve for Pakis...

China is the current president of FATF and co-chair of the Asia Pacific Joint Group. Geng added China will continue to uphold an impartial and... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/progress-in-curbing-terror-financing-says-china-seeks-fatf-reprieve-for-pakistan/story-zwnK9CJFOMg7HOSgtNBIiO.html

4 nations to qualify from 16-team ICC Qualifier

The 12 teams which make round two of the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia will gain automatic entry into the event the following year. IMAGE:... ...

http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/wt20-4-nations-to-qualify-from-16-team-icc-qualifier-world-cup/20200123.htm

Plea to government to maintain status quo in duty-free liquor, tobacco allowance

Housing for all by 2022? Not quite; just one-third of targeted houses constructed so far ...

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/plea-to-government-to-maintain-status-quo-in-duty-free-liquor-tobacco-allowance/article30634599.ece

ACI to India

Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific has also requested India to not reduce the quota of liquor bottle that an international flier is... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/do-not-reduce-liquor-quota-to-1-from-2-aci-to-india/articleshow/73551626.cms

HCL chief Vijayakumar, other sr executives join USIBC

Other high-powered additions to the board include Procter Gamble President, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa Magesvaran Suranjan; TransUnion... ...

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/hcl-chief-vijayakumar-other-sr-executives-join-usibc_13391001.html

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