News for 'Department for International Development'

Indian-origin MP gets UK parliament to debate Bhopal gas tragedy

Indian-origin MP gets UK parliament to debate Bhopal gas tragedy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

An Indian-origin Opposition Labour Party MP secured a debate in Westminster Hall of the UK parliament to call for justice for the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy, which will mark its 38th anniversary early next month.

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ahead of their departure, the skipper shared a picture on Twitter and captioned it as: "Next stop, New Zealand."

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Throughout 2022, China turned to the PLA as an increasingly capable instrument of Statecraft, strengthening its ability to 'fight and win wars' against a 'strong enemy', points out Ajai Shukla.

Canada row: UK disagrees with India's position

Canada row: UK disagrees with India's position

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The United Kingdom has shown its disagreement with India's action after the India-Canada standoff which resulted in the departure of 41 Canadian diplomats from India and called for resolution of differences through discussion.

India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India and the US on Thursday said they are looking forward to the reconvening of the India-US Trade Policy Forum later this year to further enhance trade relationship and identify new areas for engagement.

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

BJP workers depend on Annamalai's popularity to emerge victorious. He has has made 100 promises to be fulfilled in 500 days and assurances include cleaning up rivers, an international airport and food vans named after former Chief Minister K Kamaraj.

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed nearly '50 people', including 'some middlemen' and personal assistants, will be part of the delegation that will travel with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

Rediff.com30 May 2023

In a significant development, India is believed to have placed a funding request of around $55 million in its first call with the Pandemic Fund of the World Bank, sources said. The fund has been set up to finance critical investments in a bid to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. It was created in the aftermath of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Rediff.com21 May 2023

US-based retail giant Walmart is looking to source toys, shoes and bicycles from Indian suppliers as the company is targeting to increase its exports from India to USD 10 billion annually by 2027. The company also wants to develop new suppliers in categories such as food, pharmaceuticals, consumables, health and wellness, and apparel and home textiles, a company spokesperson told PTI. Officials from the Bentonville-headquartered firm recently held a virtual meeting with several domestic toy manufacturers in India.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

'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.

Delhi govt says G20 beautification work will continue

Delhi govt says G20 beautification work will continue

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Delhi government will extend its beautification efforts to all parts of the national capital after G20 designated parts of the city witnessed a facelift for the international summit, cabinet ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj announced on Monday.

Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal on Sunday, Kolkata airport to suspend flights

Cyclone Remal to hit Bengal on Sunday, Kolkata airport to suspend flights

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm, named Remal, on Saturday evening and is likely to turn severe before making landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on Sunday midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

India to launch 7 Singapore satellites from Sriharikota on July 30

India to launch 7 Singapore satellites from Sriharikota on July 30

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Once deployed and operational, it will be used to support the satellite imagery requirements of various agencies within the government of Singapore.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

M&M shifts to high gear with Rs 37K cr investments

M&M shifts to high gear with Rs 37K cr investments

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Automotive (auto) major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which is readying to launch nine sport utility vehicles (internal combustion engine/ICE), seven Born Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and seven light commercial vehicles by 2030, has outlined an investment of Rs 27,000 crore in its auto business between 2024-25 (FY25) and 2026-27 (FY27). Over the next three years, the company will deploy Rs 37,000 crore, including its auto business, farm business (Rs 5,000 crore), and service business (Rs 5,000 crore).

Infra Key Talking Point For BJP In 2024

Infra Key Talking Point For BJP In 2024

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Key infrastructure sectors -- from railways to power, and from coal to petroleum -- will not only be part of the achievements but promises too, as the BJP fights to get a third term at the Centre.

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Stalin sacks PTR as finance minister, gives him IT and digital services

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was on Thursday relieved of the finance portfolio by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Tactician par excellence Gautam Gambhir couldn't have envisaged a battle of brains with a more different kind of adversary than the smiling yet ruthless Pat Cummins as Kolkata Knight Riders face a spirited Sunrisers Hyderabad in a mega IPL final in Chennai on Sunday.

K'taka imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

K'taka imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The government decided to enhance surveillance and containment effort within the state by tracking and quarantining the primary and secondary contacts of the COVID-positive persons.

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

Won't interfere in Pak's internal politics: US

Won't interfere in Pak's internal politics: US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

Insisting that it is not going to interfere in Pakistan's internal affairs, the Bush administration has said it is for that country to decide how to organise its government following the recent polls, develop its policies and manage the political process.

FDI equity inflows dip 24% to $20.48 bn in Q2

FDI equity inflows dip 24% to $20.48 bn in Q2

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows in India declined 24 per cent to $20.48 billion in April-September 2023, dragged by lower inflows in computer hardware and software, telecom, auto and pharma, according to government data. FDI inflows stood at $26.91 billion during the first six months of the last fiscal. Inflows during January-March 2023 also contracted 40.55 per cent to $9.28 billion.

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

His legacy will endure through the countless lives he touched, the legal precedents he set, and the principles he upheld.

TikTok parent plans international data centre in India

TikTok parent plans international data centre in India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The company has set an internal target of 6-18 months to set up the data centre. The plan is part of the $1 billion ByteDance has recently committed to the Indian market over the next three years.

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Addressing the Manipur assembly during the commencement of the budget session, she said that 198 companies of central armed police forces and 140 army columns have been deployed along with state forces to maintain law and order.

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India and the US on Friday said they have started talks to put in place a strategic framework for human space flight by year-end as they plan to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024.

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.

Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine iNCOVACC launched

Bharat Biotech's nasal Covid vaccine iNCOVACC launched

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

'iNCOVACC' is priced at Rs 800 for private markets and at Rs 325 for supplies to the government of India and state governments.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Support NDA, but no tie-up with BJP: Mizoram CM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Zoramthanga said people fleeing from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur feel safe in Mizoram which is ruled by his party.

Alarming erosion of fundamental rights in India: UN

Alarming erosion of fundamental rights in India: UN

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

"India risks becoming one of the world's main generators of instability, atrocities and violence because of the massive scale and gravity of the violations and abuses targeting mainly religious and other minorities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and others. It is not just individual or local, it is systematic and a reflection of religious nationalism," he said.

Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Rediff.com6 May 2024

A low-down on the eight runners -- four men and four women -- who finished second in their qualifying heats to make the Olympic cut.

Biden, Modi likely to take forward GE jet engine deal

Biden, Modi likely to take forward GE jet engine deal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to make meaningful advancements on the GE jet engine deal and civil nuclear technology during their bilateral talks, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was cited in a Reuters report.

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

From the seas to the stars, this partnership will now be deepened by the defining role of technology, the statement said.

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various agencies PLA is developing and training in China.

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

In a dazzling resurgence, foreign investors have graced the Indian equity markets with an influx of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023, fuelled by optimism over the country's resilient economic fundamentals amid shadows of a gloomy global scenario. Experts believe that the positive trend may continue in 2024. This follows Indian equities witnessing the worst-ever net outflow of Rs 1.21 lakh crore by FPIs in 2022 on aggressive rate hikes by the central banks globally after net inflows for three consecutive years.