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India Doesn't Want Pakistan In BRICS

India Doesn't Want Pakistan In BRICS

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Victims of terrorism do not sit together with its perpetrators to discuss terrorism.'

Adani group takes over management of Mumbai airport

Adani group takes over management of Mumbai airport

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Adani group on Tuesday said it has taken over the management of Mumbai International airport from the GVK group. The group last August had announced that it would acquire GVK Group's stake in Mumbai airport. Adani group will have 74 per cent stake in Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, post the stake purchase transaction, with 50.5 per cent being bought from GVK group and 23.5 per cent from minority partners including Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), and Bidvest Group, it had said.

Consensus remains elusive on common BRICS currency

Consensus remains elusive on common BRICS currency

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Consensus remained elusive on a common BRICS currency as business leaders from the five-bloc nations debated the pivotal issue at a business forum on the periphery of a summit of the five-member bloc being hosted here by South Africa. In their two addresses at the Summit so far, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have made no or scant references to the issue either. "The BRICS Business Forum discussed the international payments system in detail. "Participants also debated the question of whether a BRICS currency is possible or desirable, with strong views expressed both for and against and little consensus reached," Sim Tshabalala, chief executive of Standard Bank Group, told several hundred captains of industry from the partner countries and over 40 other nations across the globe at the Summit.

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

India will need to blend youth with experience at WC: Smith

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The former South Africa captain said the inclusion of cricket in the Olympic Games is a big push to attract more countries to the game and it is a big chance for cricket to challenge football in terms of global sports.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

Will Ishan Kishan be allowed to play in IPL 2024?

Will Ishan Kishan be allowed to play in IPL 2024?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ishan Kishan's reluctance to play first-class cricket and focus only on the IPL forced the BCCI to make a minimum number of Ranji Trophy games mandatory for players in order to be eligible for IPL's auction pool.

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to join the grouping.

Africa's youngest billionaire kidnapped in Tanzania

Africa's youngest billionaire kidnapped in Tanzania

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 43-year-old mogul was walking into the Colosseum Hotel and Fitness Club in Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam for his routine gym session during the early hours of Thursday morning when two white men and an unknown number of accomplices in two cars waylaid him and quickly drove away.

Gambia's football team in emergency landing scare

Gambia's football team in emergency landing scare

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Gambia's players feared for their lives after the plane taking them to the Africa Cup of Nations finals made an emergency landing,

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement among the diaspora as well as across America, said Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan.

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

'It's like joining G-20, but not as good'

'It's like joining G-20, but not as good'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'Many countries believe that if they join BRICS, they will be seen as emerging countries and their stature will be enhanced.' 'G-20 still has common action plans while BRICS does not do that much.'

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Why South Africa is such a popular vacation spot among Indian celebs?

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's defence sector presents an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion between fiscal years 2023-24 (FY24) and FY32, said a latest note by Nomura, which has initiated coverage on two defence-related players - Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics (BEL) - with a 'buy' rating. The research and broking house sees an upside potential of 28 per cent and 32 per cent, respectively in these two stocks from the current levels.

African Union becomes permanent member of G20

African Union becomes permanent member of G20

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The African Union on Saturday joined the G20 after all member countries accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to bring the key bloc of the Global South to the high table of the world's top economies, a major diplomatic achievement of India's presidency.

Gaza offensive continues as Israel marks 100 days of hostages in captivity

Gaza offensive continues as Israel marks 100 days of hostages in captivity

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked 100 days of Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Saturday night by reiterating his vow to continue fighting until the Palestinian terror group is defeated.

Varun Kumar's allegation a distraction, plans in place

Varun Kumar's allegation a distraction, plans in place

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

It's a distraction, it's challenging: Coach Fulton on rape allegations against defender Varun Kumar

U-19 Final: India's young turks aim for World Cup glory

U-19 Final: India's young turks aim for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Led by Saharan, who is leading the batting charts with 389 runs, the team's performance got better with each match and the only time it has been pushed to a corner in the tournament is the semifinal where it pipped hosts South Africa by a solitary wicket.

U19 stars shine: Dhas, Saharan power India into semis

U19 stars shine: Dhas, Saharan power India into semis

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Dhas (116, 101 balls) and Saharan (100, 107 balls), who added 215 off 202 balls, lifted India from a tricky 62/3 to a formidable 297/5 after they opted to bat first.

President Murmu flags cost, use of English as hurdles to justice

President Murmu flags cost, use of English as hurdles to justice

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

She said that access to justice for all has been a theme close to her heart and mentioned several steps taken to help economically disadvantaged sections of society to approach legal institutions for remedial action.

India's G20 Presidency Is Largest Ever

India's G20 Presidency Is Largest Ever

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The first summit in South Asia, it will host the largest delegation of 43 heads of State and government as well as the heads of international organisations.

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Jordanian-drafted resolution did not make any mention of the militant group Hamas, with the US expressing outrage at the "omission".

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

FIFA Women's WC PIX: Sweden unstoppable; SA, France enter last-16

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women's World Cup last 16 with a perfect record

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'I was offered the role to begin with...what is important is that I have the opportunity to work with some of the best cricketers in the world and that excites me.'

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India allegedly switches semi-final pitch without ICC approval.

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

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.

Doval meets Wang Yi, seeks restoration of peace at LAC

Doval meets Wang Yi, seeks restoration of peace at LAC

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi during which he emphasised the need for continuing efforts to restore peace and tranquillity in the border areas to remove the 'impediments' to normalcy in bilateral relations.

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Why villas have become homebuyers' favourite choice

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

This shift is driven by a pursuit of a superior lifestyle and an innate desire to be grounded in an owned plot of land. Villas, situated within gated housing societies, have gained popularity as a property type, witnessing strong traction due to elevated aspirations and the need for more living space.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Modi sees tiranga on floor at BRICS meet, does this

Modi sees tiranga on floor at BRICS meet, does this

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Showing respect to the Indian flag, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday immediately picked up the tricolour placed on stage at a BRICS meeting here to mark the standing place of every leader so as not to step on it.

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Rohit, who will also captain the side, will be expected to carry on with his ultra aggressive approach in the powerplay like he showed in the ODI World Cup.

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'We have also been incredibly clear to Hizbollah and any other malign actors that they should not use this opportunity to widen this conflict. And when we're talking about a humanitarian pause, what we are talking about is conditions that simultaneously ensure that Hamas is not in a position in which it can regroup, restrengthen itself'

Centre Assesses Threats As Sea Piracy Surges

Centre Assesses Threats As Sea Piracy Surges

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'Due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, a faction operating in the Red Sea -- which is a typically safe area - has been firing projectiles arbitrarily.' 'Additionally, there have been two incidents involving Somali pirates, and one vessel has been hijacked.'

'China did not get its way'

'China did not get its way'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'There's no pro-China tilt in BRICS.' 'All these countries want to be close to China, but they are all good friends of India also.'

South Africa hockey players fund their own World Cup trip

South Africa hockey players fund their own World Cup trip

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'We are coming into the World Cup with players needing to pay from their own pocket. They paid to be part of the camps. Our challenge is to get the funding in place. We are lucky to have a few sponsors but the sponsorships we have don't really cover the budget of the World Cup.'

'Rishabh Pant has inspired keeper-batters around the world'

'Rishabh Pant has inspired keeper-batters around the world'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Rishabh Pant isn't fit to play the upcoming World Cup but former Australian ace Adam Gilchrist is still fascinated by the kind of impact that the burly keeper-batter has had in his six years with the Indian team.

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. India now counts the Vladimir Putin-led nation as its biggest oil supplier, according to Paris-based market intelligence agency Kpler, and these attacks come on top of US sanctions since December, where vessels that bring crude to India are facing heightened scrutiny. Panama-registered Pollux, which loaded crude at the Sheshkaris oil terminal in the Russian port of Novorossiysk on January 24, was scheduled to deliver the medium, sour Urals grade to Paradip port on February 28.

Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Over 160 rights groups call on IOC chief to revoke 2022 Beijing Winter Games

India poised to become export hub for Citroen

India poised to become export hub for Citroen

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

French carmaker Citroen will launch its C3 Aircross Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in India by October, and is betting big on exports from India to markets like South Africa, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and Nepal, a top company executive told Business Standard. Citroen, which sold 6,000 units through Citron C3 and C5 Aircross SUV, is likely to double its sales during the current year, as it has already sold 6,000 units of Citron C3 and eC3 electric vehicles during the first six months. "We are going to start bookings for the C3 Aircross SUV in September and launch it in October. Price will be at the heart of the midsize SUV market," said Saurabh Vatsa, Citroen India branch head.