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Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public since June 25. Is he unwell, or has he been purged?

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Stimac had said he would need at least a four-week camp to do well in the Asian Cup while the All India Football Federation (AIFF) top brass had indicated that his demand would be difficult to meet as the clubs may not agree to release their players for such a long period in the midst of the domestic season.

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

It pains former F1 driver Karun Chandhok to see that interest in motorsport in India has declined drastically.

India, US to explore alternate mechanism to fund renewable energy

India, US to explore alternate mechanism to fund renewable energy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

India and the US on Monday committed to further improving bilateral ties, exploring alternate mechanisms for funding renewable energy and actively pursuing the G20 agenda which includes strengthening MDBs and taking coordinated action to deal with climate change. Several issues, including climate action, rising indebtedness in low and middle income countries and digital public infrastructure, figured during a bilateral meeting between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held on the sidelines of the G20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors. India, Sitharaman said, will "look forward to furthering ... bilateral interests through development cooperation and new investment opportunities through Alternate Investment platforms for renewable energy."

S&P cuts India's growth forecast to 7% for FY23

S&P cuts India's growth forecast to 7% for FY23

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

S&P Global Ratings on Monday cut India's economic growth forecast for current fiscal year to 7 per cent, but said the domestic demand-led economy will be less impacted by the global slowdown. S&P had in September projected the Indian economy to grow 7.3 per cent in 2022-23 and 6.5 per cent in next fiscal year (2023-24). "The global slowdown will have less impact on domestic demand-led economies such as India... India's output will expand 7 per cent in fiscal year 2022-2023 and 6 per cent in next fiscal year," S&P Global Ratings Asia-Pacific chief economist Louis Kuijs said.

4 Reasons Why Chinese Is Aggressive With India

4 Reasons Why Chinese Is Aggressive With India

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Some may see China's decision to antagonise India as strategically unwise. But China believes its prestige demands standing up to India, whatever the cost.

Sensex sinks 453 points; ends below 60k

Sensex sinks 453 points; ends below 60k

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Equity benchmarks pared initial gains to end lower on Friday, recording their third day of decline, amid weak trend in IT counters. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 452.90 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 59,900.37. During the day, it tanked 683.36 points or 1.13 per cent to 59,669.91.

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'Assassinating the leaders of an organisation, destroying their homes, buildings and institutions are not 'wiping out' an organisation.' 'Genociding the Lebanese or the Palestinians is something that Israel cannot technically do, let alone morally afford.'

AirAsia jet's black box found, says Indonesia

AirAsia jet's black box found, says Indonesia

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

The crucial black box of the doomed AirAsia jet was on Sunday found in the Java Sea stuck under the debris from the plane's fuselage and will be retrieved on Monday as the major breakthrough in the search raised hopes of unravelling the mystery of the crash soon.

Iranian foreign minister raises anti-Prophet remarks during talks

Iranian foreign minister raises anti-Prophet remarks during talks

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his visiting Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday against the backdrop of widespread anger in West Asia over controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed made by two former Bharatiya Janata Party spokespersons.

PM Modi and his travel diaries

PM Modi and his travel diaries

Rediff.com25 May 2016

From Central Asia to Ireland, from UK to Saudi Arabia, the prime minister has seen it all in his second year of office.

Presence of Pakistan prompts Asia Cup shift from India to UAE

Presence of Pakistan prompts Asia Cup shift from India to UAE

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Tuesday shifted the 50-over Asia Cup from India to United Arab Emirates as the Board of Control for Cricket in India could not procure permission from the central government to host Pakistan.

Yamuna breaches danger mark again; floods likely in Delhi

Yamuna breaches danger mark again; floods likely in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi breached the danger mark again on Sunday following a surge in discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage into the river after heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

China's emerging navy, the next wave of WORRY for India!

China's emerging navy, the next wave of WORRY for India!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

China is emerging as a naval entity and India cannot turn a blind eye to this, says West Bengal governor and former National Security Advisor M K Narayanan

India Has Lost The Way Economically

India Has Lost The Way Economically

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

India has the lowest labour force participation rate in South Asia and one of the lowest in the world, points out Aakar Patel.

How StanChart plans to expand in South Asia

How StanChart plans to expand in South Asia

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Standard Chartered Bank's aim of expanding its consumer banking business in South Asia was strengthened when it convinced Sanjeeb Chaudhuri to join the bank earlier in July.

Miss Asia Pacific Srishti Rana's crown seized at Mumbai airport

Miss Asia Pacific Srishti Rana's crown seized at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The diamond studded crown of India's Srishti Rana, who has been crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Busan, South Korea, was seized for not paying customs, a senior customs official said.

Deal with players' issues with respect and dignity: Athletes Commission

Deal with players' issues with respect and dignity: Athletes Commission

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The Athletes Commission of the IOA has recommended the national Olympic body to put systems in place to deal with issues of the players "with respect and dignity" in the light of the protest by India's top wrestlers.

World Bank cuts India's growth forecast to 6.3% in 2023

World Bank cuts India's growth forecast to 6.3% in 2023

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Growth in India is expected to slow to 6.3 per cent in FY 2023/24 (April-March), a 0.3 percentage point downward revision from January, the World Bank said Tuesday but noted there is an unexpected resilience in private consumption and investment and robust growth in the services. The World Bank made these points in its latest edition of Global Economic Prospects according to which global growth is projected to decelerate from 3.1 per cent in 2022 to 2.1 per cent in 2023. In Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) other than China, growth is set to slow to 2.9 per cent this year from 4.1 per cent last year. These forecasts reflect broad-based downgrades.

Indo-US trade likely to exceed $100 bn in 2012

Indo-US trade likely to exceed $100 bn in 2012

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

In many ways, the United States and India are fulfilling our own destinies now, as we cooperate even more closely together.

Singapore hangs Indian-origin man for trafficking 1 kg cannabis

Singapore hangs Indian-origin man for trafficking 1 kg cannabis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Singapore on Wednesday executed a man convicted of trafficking one kilogramme of cannabis, ignoring international calls to abolish capital punishment.

Sensex sheds 361 points, Nifty closes below 17K

Sensex sheds 361 points, Nifty closes below 17K

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Among Sensex shares, Bajaj Finserv fell the most by 4.08 per cent. Bajaj Finance declined by 3.01 per cent, Tata Steel by 2.2 per cent, Wipro by 2.09 per cent, Tata Motors by 1.96 per cent, IndusInd Bank by 1.9 per cent, SBI by 1.75 per cent, Tech Mahindra by 1.66 per cent and HCL Tech by 1.2 per cent. TCS, Infosys, Power Grid, Maruti, Reliance, HDFC twins, L&T, M&M, NTPC and Ultratech Cement were also among the losers.

Got documents on Israel diplomat attack 2 days ago: Iran

Got documents on Israel diplomat attack 2 days ago: Iran

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Iran on Tuesday said it has officially received documents, related to the Israeli diplomat attack case, from India two days ago.

Kerry holds 'positive talks' with Foreign Secy Sujatha Singh

Kerry holds 'positive talks' with Foreign Secy Sujatha Singh

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has held wide-ranging talks with visiting Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on key issues, including the regional situation with respect to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

India's response to China was strong and firm: Jaishankar

India's response to China was strong and firm: Jaishankar

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Speaking at the Tughlaq's 53rd Annual Day Function in Chennai, the External Affairs minister said, "On the Northern borders, China is seeking to change the status quo by bringing large forces, violating our agreements. Despite Covid, remember, this happened in May 2020. Our counter-response was strong and firm."

Indian drug firm recalls eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Indian drug firm recalls eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Global Pharma Healthcare is recalling entire lots of eye drop linked to vision loss in the US, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The Chennai-based company is recalling all lots of artificial tears lubricant eye drops distributed by EzriCare, LLC and Delsam Pharma to the consumer level due to possible contamination, the US health regulator said in a statement. "The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerted FDA to an investigation of a multi-state cluster of Verona Integron-mediated Metallo--lactamase (VIM)- and Guiana-Extended Spectrum--Lactamase (GES)- producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (VIM-GES-CRPA) infections possibly associated with the use of the artificial tears manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare," USFDA said.

India second most optimistic nation in Asia Pacific

India second most optimistic nation in Asia Pacific

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

India is the second most optimistic nation.

Sensex declines 220 pts on selling in FMCG, steel shares

Sensex declines 220 pts on selling in FMCG, steel shares

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

ITC, Sun Pharma, Maruti, M&M, Tata Motors, HCL Tech, Wipro, Infosys, HUL, Bharti Airtel and Reliance were among the major losers. Kotak Bank rose the most by 1.59 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv. L&T, SBI, TCS and HDFC Bank also closed higher.

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Afghan Meet: India's Time To Play A Role

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The alacrity with which regional States responded to Delhi's invite signals that expectations are high regarding an Indian role in the efforts to stabilise the situation in Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Meet Obama's special envoy to Muslim world

Meet Obama's special envoy to Muslim world

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Hussain will become the special envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, an intergovernmental group with 57 member countries from the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, Caucasus, Balkans, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Delhi epicentre of 2nd quake in less than 24 hrs

Delhi epicentre of 2nd quake in less than 24 hrs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The quake, with its epicentre near Wazirpur in northeast Delhi, occurred at 1.26 pm at a shallow depth of 5 km, said JL Gautam, Head (Operations) at NCS, an institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

AirAsia India: Break-even target ambitious, say experts

AirAsia India: Break-even target ambitious, say experts

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Unlikely to happen in less than a year,despite the advantage of the parent airline's base.

Threat of another spell of floods looms over Delhi

Threat of another spell of floods looms over Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi, which has been hovering around the danger mark of 205.33 metres for the last few days, dropped below the threshold again on Saturday morning.

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

In the coming months, globally as well as in India, rice might remain a hot potato.

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Soured political relations between India and Pakistan have complicated matters

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The southwest monsoon has started on a weak note and this has delayed the sowing of kharif crops. Though a cause for concern, the situation hasn't reached a stage where it warrants any panic response. Moreover, according to meteorologists and industry players, monsoon rains will witness a revival in the coming few weeks.

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

'China's aggression, Russian's unreliability, convinced India to value US'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'India's specific concerns about whether Russia will be a reliable defense supplier and diplomatic partner in the event of heightened hostilities with China has undoubtedly accelerated the process of US-India defense and intelligence cooperation intended to support Indian military positions along the Line of Actual Control.'

West Asia is where all the action is, diplomatically

West Asia is where all the action is, diplomatically

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

From being on the verge of war and violence, West Asia has actually got a sudden reprieve. Seema Mustafa explains

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Market has so far surprised everyone'

'Market has so far surprised everyone'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'This resilience should be viewed as reflecting the strength of the structural story.'