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'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.'

IIP shows marginal rise, inflation eases

IIP shows marginal rise, inflation eases

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Going forward, the February factory output may be impacted as several industries such as automobiles, technology, pharma and fashion have some exposure to imports of raw and intermediate materials from China.

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which houses the offices of some of the biggest banks in the country, however, slipped to 26th position from the 16th position.

Swiss govt to impose tougher requirements for UBS, Credit Suisse

Swiss govt to impose tougher requirements for UBS, Credit Suisse

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The amendments should be submitted by year-end.

'Before demonetisation India was looking good'

'Before demonetisation India was looking good'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'Investors hate uncertainty and the demonetisation move certainly creates that.'

Gina Haspel set to become first female director of CIA

Gina Haspel set to become first female director of CIA

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The 61-year-old will be the first woman to lead the agency in its 70-year history.

Christine Lagarde appointed new IMF chief

Christine Lagarde appointed new IMF chief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde on Tuesday became the first woman to head the International Monetary Fund after its executive board chose her over Mexican central bank governor Agustin Carstens.

Football Extras: Thierry Henry to take inspiration from Simeone

Football Extras: Thierry Henry to take inspiration from Simeone

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Coronavirus: Windfall likely for medical device firms

Coronavirus: Windfall likely for medical device firms

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

As fear grips the world, demand for protective gear used by health care professionals and citizens is on a rise. And, supply disruption from China has opened a window of opportunities for Indian medical device makers.

Markets tumble on policy roadblocks

Markets tumble on policy roadblocks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

BSE market breadth was negative with 1,909 stocks declining and 846 stocks advancing from the total 2,868 traded stocks.

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the carmaker to deposit the amount within two months.

Gabon's Aubameyang wins African Footballer of the Year

Gabon's Aubameyang wins African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday, narrowly edging out Yaya Toure at the Confederation of African Football award ceremony.

Sensex ends over 150 points higher; Yes Bank slumps 6%

Sensex ends over 150 points higher; Yes Bank slumps 6%

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Major gainers in the Sensex pack were Wipro, Kotak Bank, Infosys, Maruti, Tata Motors, L&T, IndusInd Bank, Hero MotoCorp, M&M, SBI, ONGC, HDFC Bank and HUL, rising up to 3 per cent.

China engaged in provocative action on Monday too: India

China engaged in provocative action on Monday too: India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The MEA spokesperson further said the actions and behaviour of the Chinese side since earlier this year along the LAC have been in "clear violation" of the bilateral agreements and protocols concluded between the two countries to ensure peace and tranquility on the border.

Russia spends $2.4 million daily in Syria

Russia spends $2.4 million daily in Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'Surely, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will not be able to pay or compensate the Russians for deployment and use of Russian men and equipment,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

India, Iran sign strategic Chabahar port pact

India, Iran sign strategic Chabahar port pact

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The inking of the commercial contract to build and run the strategic port will help India win access to Afghanistan, Russia and Europe

Sharing tax info: India expresses concern

Sharing tax info: India expresses concern

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

During a short halt at Tabriz airport in Iran on his way back home, Mukherjee gave Vrishti Beniwali a brief account of the summit, euro zone crisis and what it meant for India.

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The bigger challenge and dilemma for Pakistan would be if the US and Saudi Arabia go full throttle against Iran and enforce regime change in Tehran.' 'That would be bad news for Pakistan, especially with the current instability in Balochistan,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Company Watch: Emami, Shriram Transport, Lupin

Company Watch: Emami, Shriram Transport, Lupin

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.

One will not make a lot of money by buying stocks and bonds: Marc Faber

One will not make a lot of money by buying stocks and bonds: Marc Faber

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

As global markets near all-time highs driven by liquidity, Marc Faber suggests most asset prices worldwide are inflated.

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

'90% of India wants the lockdown to go'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'When you don't have food to eat, will you be worried about the virus or the next meal?'

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

India: Key hub for financial BPO services

India: Key hub for financial BPO services

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Global business process outsourcing in the financial services sector has the potential to reach a market size of $250 billion, with India playing a key role, says a study by global consulting and research firm Everest Group.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Who's qualified, who still can

FIFA World Cup 2018: Who's qualified, who still can

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

the countries assured of places in the 32-team field for next year's World Cup finals in Russia after Tuesday's qualifiers.

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The British pound was down nearly 9 per cent in early morning trade.

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Italy split over season re-start; Turkmenistan league set to resume

Italy split over season re-start; Turkmenistan league set to resume

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The Italian federation (FIGC) is determined to complete the season and its president Gabriele Gravina has been presenting new ideas on an almost daily basis of how that can be done. Meanwhile, Turkmenistan in Central Asia is set to resume its soccer season with spectators at the weekend, making it only the second country in the world to let fans attend matches as the new coronavirus shuts down almost all of world football.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

It's Bharatiyata, not Hindutva!

It's Bharatiyata, not Hindutva!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

It is time the current leaders who swear by 'cultural nationalism', that is religion neutral, assert that Bharatiyata is at the core of our nationalism and India was never a 'Hindu Rashtra', argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The Trump administration has accused WHO of taking side with China in the coronavirus outbreak that has brought America's economy to a standstill.

18-year-old man charged with London tube terror attack

18-year-old man charged with London tube terror attack

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Ahmed Hassan, believed to be of Middle Eastern origin, was named by Scotland Yard as officers produced him before Westminster Magistrates' Court.

Modi says India won't join forex devaluation race to boost trade

Modi says India won't join forex devaluation race to boost trade

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

India's exports shrank in January for the 14th straight month on continued weak demand from Europe

Be prepared for the Long War!

Be prepared for the Long War!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The level of preparedness of Daesh sleeper cells is evident from the fact that it took just four days after Salah Abdelslam's arrest to execute the Brussels attacks, says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

For Modi, politics trumps the economy

For Modi, politics trumps the economy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Perhaps the calculation is that economic recovery will have been achieved before the next general election comes around, but such assumptions can come unstuck if current directions are not reversed quickly, cautions T N Ninan.

48 hours, 5,500 migrants rescued: Italy's daring rescue ops

48 hours, 5,500 migrants rescued: Italy's daring rescue ops

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The Italian coastguard coordinated one of its largest rescue operations to date, saving 5,500 people on Saturday and Sunday as smugglers took advantage of calm seas to send migrants across the Mediterranean.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

Why Raymond Davis got on the wrong side of ISI

Why Raymond Davis got on the wrong side of ISI

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

American official Raymond Davis, arrested for killing two Pakistanis in Lahore, may have headed a covert Central Intelligence Agency team that was tasked to secretly gather intelligence on the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba, which the United States feels is getting out of the shadows of the Pakistan army to launch a campaign of jihad against it and Europe.

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The officials said the case was re-registered by the NIA recently and it has initiated investigations into it.

Reinvented 'centre-forward' Ronaldo ready to fire Real to glory

Reinvented 'centre-forward' Ronaldo ready to fire Real to glory

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The switch to centre-forward has also seen Ronaldo overtake Jimmy Greaves as the top goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues with 368 goals between the Premier League and La Liga, while also passing the milestones of 400 goals for Real and 100 Champions League strikes.