News for '-swarup'

Italy says UN court ordered marine's release, India denies

Italy says UN court ordered marine's release, India denies

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Italy in March had asked the PCA judges to order India to release its detained marine Girone, saying otherwise he risks four more years in India without any charges being made which would amount to 'grave violation of his human rights'.

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after attending Paris summit

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after attending Paris summit

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night left for New Delhi after wrapping up his two-day visit in Paris during which he attended the crucial climate change conference.

Coal auction: Adani Power, Usha Martin bag mines

Coal auction: Adani Power, Usha Martin bag mines

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Adani Power bagged Jitpur mine in Jharkhand.

Kashmir unrest: India snubs Pakistan's 'absurd' aid proposal

Kashmir unrest: India snubs Pakistan's 'absurd' aid proposal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The MEA spokesperson said that New Delhi already received enough of trademark exports like 'international terrorism, cross-border infiltrators, weapons, narcotics and fake currency'.

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A controversy has erupted over the portrayal of the Jat king of Bharatpur in the movie.

Govt to allocate 36 coal blocks to PSUs

Govt to allocate 36 coal blocks to PSUs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Of these 36 coal blocks, one mine will be given to the steel sector while the rest will be given to the power sector.

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The Indian government and private firms have stepped up efforts to develop a vaccine to halt the spread of COVID-19 which has claimed over 3,700 lives with more than 1,25,000 cases in the country.

Don't be flippant about Indian symbols & icons: Das to Amazon

Don't be flippant about Indian symbols & icons: Das to Amazon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

"Amazon, better behave. Desist from being flippant about Indian symbols & icons. Indifference will be at your own peril," Das said in a tweet.

India evacuates 170 foreigners from Nepal

India evacuates 170 foreigners from Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India has evacuated 170 people of 15 countries including the US, the UK, Russia and Germany, External Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.

PM Modi awarded Afghanistan's top civilian honour

PM Modi awarded Afghanistan's top civilian honour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

He was awarded the Amir Amanullah Khan Award by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani after the inauguration of the landmark Afghan-India Friendship Dam.

Doval, Aziz talk briefly; Pak calls it meet, India an 'informal chat'

Doval, Aziz talk briefly; Pak calls it meet, India an 'informal chat'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

When asked, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup only said, "There was no meeting."

'How can Abdullahs ever leave Kashmir?'

'How can Abdullahs ever leave Kashmir?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'Dr Abdullah is fine and in good spirits,' says National Conference Lok Sabha MP Mohammad Akbar Lone.

NSG membership: China rebuts India's stand on France

NSG membership: China rebuts India's stand on France

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying sounded firm about China's stance that all new members that join the NSG must sign the NPT.

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mallya might continue to elude ED, CBI interrogation in the short term but could still be extradited to India

ATS files charge sheet against Pune blast suspect

ATS files charge sheet against Pune blast suspect

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Nine months after a powerful bomb exploded at the German Bakery in the posh Koregaon locality in Pune killing 17 people, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on Saturday filed its chargesheet against the alleged mastermind of the attack Himayat Baig. Assistant Public Prosecutor for ATS A V Ausekar told judicial magistrate Swarup Bose that the accused had committed heinous crimes against the state of India.

'A monochrome life is not worth it'

'A monochrome life is not worth it'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardee, Dr Shubha Tole tells us what it takes to be successful.

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region and therefore Dr Jaishankar strongly pitched for 'collective action',' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

India has sought from Pakistan details about the charges against a 31-year-old Indian engineer who has been sentenced to three years in prison for espionage by a Pakistani military court.

India responds to China: We are NOT targeting any nation

India responds to China: We are NOT targeting any nation

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Maintaining that its strategic capabilities were not targeted against any particular country, India has said that it abides by all applicable international obligations and expects others do the same, while responding to Chinese reaction to its test-firing of Agni V missile.

Modi meets 'valued friend' Hasina in New York

Modi meets 'valued friend' Hasina in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a "productive meeting" his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New York discussing bilateral ties.

Fmr French Prez meets PM, presses for global action against terror

Fmr French Prez meets PM, presses for global action against terror

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Conduct of Chinese journos not in sync with visa rules: MEA

Conduct of Chinese journos not in sync with visa rules: MEA

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Asserting that the ministry has been in touch with the Chinese side on this matter, he said government expects no issues when their replacements come in due course.

Govt won't stop insurance agents' commission

Govt won't stop insurance agents' commission

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Minister of state for finance Namo Narain Meena said 'No' in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha when asked whether the government is considering any proposal to discontinue insurance agents' commission.

Bonus payouts to fund managers to take a hit

Bonus payouts to fund managers to take a hit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Fund managers's compensation is largely tied to the assets they manage and scheme performance.

Brussels attack: Missing Infosys employee confirmed dead

Brussels attack: Missing Infosys employee confirmed dead

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The ministry of external affairs on Monday confirmed the death of Raghavendran Ganesh

Ex-MEA spokesperson Akbaruddin India's new permanent representative to UN

Ex-MEA spokesperson Akbaruddin India's new permanent representative to UN

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Akbaruddin is currently serving as additional secretary in the MEA.

Insurance fee may be cut in phases

Insurance fee may be cut in phases

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The high level coordination committee on financial markets, which consists of financial sector regulators, is likely to opt for a phased reduction in the commission paid to insurance agents.

Jaswant lobbied for Jinnah's grandson Wadia: RSS

Jaswant lobbied for Jinnah's grandson Wadia: RSS

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh on Monday came under fresh attack by the right-wing, when an article in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh mouthpiece accused him of conniving with Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah's grandson Nusli Wadia, to help the latter get possession of a prime property in Mumbai.

Sharif spoke like Hizbul chief not Pak PM, says BJP's Ram Madhav

Sharif spoke like Hizbul chief not Pak PM, says BJP's Ram Madhav

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

All of India, said Madhav, is angry after Nawaz Sharif's speech, in which he also raked up the recent protests in Kashmir.

'India will fulfil responsibilities on climate,' Modi tells Obama

'India will fulfil responsibilities on climate,' Modi tells Obama

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will fulfil all its responsibilities with regard to climate change.

President watches Slumdog Millionaire with Rahman

President watches Slumdog Millionaire with Rahman

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

President Pratibha Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari, music director A R Rahman and noted lyricist Gulzar on Sunday watched the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire at the Rashtrapati Bhavan auditorium in New Delhi. Oscar awardee Resul Pookuty and Vikas Swarup, on whose novel Q and A the movie is based, also attended the screening. According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesperson, the two-hour-long special screening was exclusively organised for the President.

Samajwadi Party MLA booked for attempt to murder

Samajwadi Party MLA booked for attempt to murder

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

A Samajwadi Party Member of Legislative Assembly was booked on Monday for attempt to murder in Mahrajganj after a woman, whom he had allegedly set ablaze last week, died at a hospital. The FIR lodged against MLA Sripat Azad in this connection has been converted into a case of attempt to murder after the death of the woman at a hospital in Gorakhpur, Superintendent of Police Ram Swarup said. Raids are being conducted at Gorakhpur, Lucknow, across the Nepal border.

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians crosses 100

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians crosses 100

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The death toll of Indians in the Hajj stampede has risen to 101 even as 32 nationals still remain missing after the last month's tragedy.

Modi leaves for home after attending G20 Summit

Modi leaves for home after attending G20 Summit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Modi, who came to Hangzhou from his first visit to Vietnam, met Xi and held talks on a host of issues including bilateral tensions between the two countries over a raft issues.

MEA rubbishes Al Jazeera report on India training N Koreans on classified tech

MEA rubbishes Al Jazeera report on India training N Koreans on classified tech

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday discarded the article titled 'India's embarrassing North Korean connection' by Nilanjana Bhowmick in Al Jazeera, a Doha-based broadcaster, saying the insinuation regarding New Delhi's assistance to North Korea in United Nations proscribed activities is 'baseless and without any merit.'

IAF plane brings back 55 stranded Indians from Nepal

IAF plane brings back 55 stranded Indians from Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

The aircraft C-130J landed in new Delhi with 55 Indian evacuees at around 10.45 pm.

Despite market volatility, equity NFOs are quite popular with investors

Despite market volatility, equity NFOs are quite popular with investors

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The number of equity schemes rose to 562 from 519 two years ago. Equity NFOs, in fact, have mopped up more than Rs 16,000 crore since 2018 - 2.7 times the Rs 5,948 crore collected in the preceding three calendar years.

New pension scheme to offer higher returns

New pension scheme to offer higher returns

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Interim pension regulator PFRDA will launch from December this year its savings scheme, which aims to give greater returns on the deposits, and can be withdrawn fully.

India revokes Mallya's passport

India revokes Mallya's passport

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

ED has approached the MEA seeking initiation of deportation proceedings against liquor baron Mallya

PM Modi takes crisis management tips at EMERCOM

PM Modi takes crisis management tips at EMERCOM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Russia's premier crisis management centre which deals with emergency situations and ensures coordination among various relevant agencies.