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Border issues must be resolved in 'calm way': China on Doklam

Border issues must be resolved in 'calm way': China on Doklam

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Hua also said China is ready to hold talks with India to resolve differences on CPEC.

Philips to up investment in India

Philips to up investment in India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Consumer durables firm, Philips, will up investments in emerging growth markets like India and China by 27 per cent this fiscal over the previous year.

Budget might not articulate government's vision

Budget might not articulate government's vision

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Demand indicators have turned hot and despite the bad monsoon, India's GDP growth is likely to top 7 per cent, says Jahangir Aziz.

China 'dissatisfied' over Dalai's Tawang visit

China 'dissatisfied' over Dalai's Tawang visit

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Angry over the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, China on Tuesday said it was 'strongly dissatisfied' with India for allowing the Tibetan spiritual leader to travel to the state, over which it lays claim. On the third day of the Dalai Lama's visit to Tawang, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that China 'firmly' opposed the trip, which was 'separatist' in nature. "We firmly oppose the Dalai Lama's visit to the region," said a senior official.

Modi-Xi throw Afghanistan a railway life line, but is it ready?

Modi-Xi throw Afghanistan a railway life line, but is it ready?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Beyond the barbed wire and watchtowers, though, lies a story that casts more than a little doubt on whether this dream will ever be realised. Praveen Swami reports.

Tawang is ours; Rail link soon in Arunachal: HM

Tawang is ours; Rail link soon in Arunachal: HM

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

China claims that the Buddhist town of Tawang and some other areas of Arunachal Pradesh are part of it. But India has always rejected these claims.

Need 'solid evidence' to back Azhar ban: China

Need 'solid evidence' to back Azhar ban: China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

On India's entry into the NSG, he said, "We have said many times this is a multilateral issue."

PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The prime minister and the Chinese president walked along the banks of East Lake and also took a boat ride together as they decided to step up their personal rapport.

China assures new Brahmaputra dam will have no impact on India

China assures new Brahmaputra dam will have no impact on India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

"The reservoir capacity of the project is less than 0.02 per cent of the average annual runoff of the Yarlung Zangbo-Brahmaputra. It cannot have an adverse impact on the downstream," Chinese foreign ministry said to a question on concerns over the dam.

How India can become a world power

How India can become a world power

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'Unless we start making the products we need, we cannot become a developed country or call ourselves an economic power.'

IMF's Lagarde says may have to look at reform alternatives

IMF's Lagarde says may have to look at reform alternatives

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

IMF policymakers have said they will come up with ideas on how to push ahead with reform by mid-December.

Many young people fear losing their jobs to robots, survey finds

Many young people fear losing their jobs to robots, survey finds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

In India, 60 per cent said they think they have the skills needed for their careers

PM arrives in Russia to attend SCO, BRIC meet

PM arrives in Russia to attend SCO, BRIC meet

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Declaring India's readiness to contribute to global efforts to overcome the economic crisis, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Yekaterinburg on Monday night to attend the Summits of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and Brazil-Russia-India-China.

US jobs: Jindal takes a dig at Obama

US jobs: Jindal takes a dig at Obama

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Slamming the US President for talking too much, Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal has said the policies of the Obama administration will send more jobs to countries like India and China.

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'Whichever way you look at it, it is a blow to the JeM and to the Pakistani army in general; the attack has taken place in mainland Pakistan and not in PoK.'

AirAsia to give away a million free tickets

AirAsia to give away a million free tickets

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

There is good news for Malaysian travellers, as the low-cost carrier AirAsia is giving away a million free seats to more than 70 destinations in China, India, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand.

StanChart looks to shed $1.4-billion loans in India

StanChart looks to shed $1.4-billion loans in India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Assets that are on the block include loans, proprietary bond and equity investments.

India, China admit to intrusion by Chinese herdsmen in Ladakh

India, China admit to intrusion by Chinese herdsmen in Ladakh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

India and China on Monday admitted to intrusion by Chinese herdsmen into Ladakh last week but both the sides sought to play it down saying the issue was resolved amicably through a flag meeting.

India, China ink 24 agreements worth $10 billion

India, China ink 24 agreements worth $10 billion

Rediff.com15 May 2015

India and China on Friday signed a record 24 agreements in key sectors

NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Indian officials said Doval's visit will be rescheduled as he is preoccupied with the handling of the Pathankot incident.

India's real partner is the US, not China

India's real partner is the US, not China

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

India and China seemed to be on the same side at the Copenhagen Climate Summit, while the United States had to gatecrash to join hands.

US exempts India, China from Iranian sanctions

US exempts India, China from Iranian sanctions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The United States on Friday exempted some countries, including India and China, from the tough Iranian sanctions act as they continue to reduce their dependence on Iranian oil.

Copenhagen: India keen to be deal-maker

Copenhagen: India keen to be deal-maker

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Pledging to reduce its emissions intensity by 20-25 per cent as done by China, India led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is ready to play a leadership role at the global climate summit at Copenhagen slated from Tuesday. Singh will join United States President Barack Obama and over 100 world leaders at the summit with the likelihood increasing of a consensus on a new global deal to replace the Kyoto Protocol which expires 2012.

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

How Vajpayee juggled India's global interests

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'In India foreign policy is generally handled by the prime minister.' 'One can clearly see the Vajpayee stamp on all this.' 'Only a person with poetic imagination can weave such a complex web,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

BRIC nations gaining major clout: US official

BRIC nations gaining major clout: US official

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Observing that the economic weight of emerging powers like China, India and Brazil gives them clout in financial and political sphere, a top United States official has said that the Obama Administration has decided to develop 'a positive-sum trajectory' with these key global players.

Services growth slowed in August, orders waned

Services growth slowed in August, orders waned

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The HSBC Services Purchasing Managers' Index , compiled by Markit, fell to 50.6 in August from 52.2 in July.

BRIC stock markets saw biggest falls in '08: WB

BRIC stock markets saw biggest falls in '08: WB

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The impact of the sell-off on local equity markets was widespread among developing countries, but some were hurt more than others. Russia emerged as the worst performer among the four BRIC nations and saw the highest 72.5 per cent decline in local currency terms during last year.

India, China key to check global crisis:World Bank

India, China key to check global crisis:World Bank

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

"We can no longer rely on the US consumer to sustain global growth. We need multiple poles of growth," Zoellick told reporters at a news conference in Beijing.

Chinese stapled visas not valid: India

Chinese stapled visas not valid: India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

India on Thursday made it clear that paper visas stapled on passports by the Chinese embassy or consulates are not considered valid for travel out of the country.

India, China not to shrink: BNP Paribas

India, China not to shrink: BNP Paribas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

The recovery in the emerging markets can be attributed to the fiscal measures taken by their respective governments, which would help them to post positive growth next year, the report said. Amid this global recession, the longest and deepest since the Second World War, the world economy is expected to contract 1.3 per cent and advanced economies would see a contraction of as much as 3.8 per cent.

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Out of the total grant of $ 31.5 million, $ 16.1 million will be utilised towards empowering adolescents in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan to take responsibility over decisions impacting their lives and societies.

Innovation: Singapore No. 1, well ahead of the US

Innovation: Singapore No. 1, well ahead of the US

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Singapore's emphasis on science education and a highly talented workforce puts it well ahead of the U.S. in a new global ranking of innovation leaders.

Modi, Obama to meet on the sidelines of Paris summit

Modi, Obama to meet on the sidelines of Paris summit

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Obama would meet Modi on November 30, the opening day of the Paris climate change conference.

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Mount Kailash: The magic mountain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The towering face of Kailash reminded us that we were but insignificant participants in a pilgrimage ritual that has played out over millennia for people of four major religions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bon, notes Sonia Trikha Shukla.

'China in close contact with India on Azhar's UN ban issue'

'China in close contact with India on Azhar's UN ban issue'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

China on Thursday said it was in "close" contact with India over its efforts to put Masood Azhar on the United Nations list of proscribed terrorists, as it expressed willingness to step up bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation in response to President Pranab Mukherjee's call.

Industrial production: India among top 5 nations

Industrial production: India among top 5 nations

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

India ranks among the top five developing countries in production of six major industrial items, including textiles, motor vehicles, chemicals and basic metals, according to a UN agency UNIDO.

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The 2019 election gives the Indian public the same choice: Between growth and oligarchs (or, in our case, dynasts and crony capitalists). If we chose wisely, well and good. If not, well, we have the Nehruvian Rate of Growth and massive corruption to fall back on. In a large sense, it is a choice between the India of the Lutyens elites and the Bharat of the real citizen, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Oil faces big monthly loss on slowing economic growth, oversupply

Oil faces big monthly loss on slowing economic growth, oversupply

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Both crude benchmarks are now down around 20 per cent since their last peak in June

Chinese troops cross Sikkim border after India 'blocks road building', destroy bunkers

Chinese troops cross Sikkim border after India 'blocks road building', destroy bunkers

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The PLA said the move has 'seriously damaged' border peace and tranquillity.

'Modi has done a remarkable job'

'Modi has done a remarkable job'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

'Investors are coming in because they can't afford to miss India.'