News for 'Doha Round'

Asian Games: Arjun, Vidit secure wins; Humpy plays tie

Asian Games: Arjun, Vidit secure wins; Humpy plays tie

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Harika lost 1-0 to China's Hou Yifan

Here's why star gymnast Dipa will skip Doha World Cup...

Here's why star gymnast Dipa will skip Doha World Cup...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

She had an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery in Mumbai and had to skip the Asian Championships at Thailand in May last year.

Doha: India to foil attempts to shift goal post

Doha: India to foil attempts to shift goal post

Rediff.com25 May 2011

A day ahead of a World Trade Organization informal ministerial meeting at Paris, India said on Wednesday it will not accept attempts by developed countries to shift goal posts of the Doha mandate that calls for an equitable global trade deal.

Neeraj Chopra strikes gold at Paavo Nurmi Games

Neeraj Chopra strikes gold at Paavo Nurmi Games

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Chopra had claimed the silver at this event in 2022.

Randhawa finishes 12th in Doha

Randhawa finishes 12th in Doha

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

Jyoti Randhawa carded a three-under 69 in the last round to finish joint 12th in the Qatar Masters.

India 'missed' more H1B visas: US

India 'missed' more H1B visas: US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The United States on Monday said India 'missed' a major opportunity to get a liberalised regime for the much sought-after H1B visas by not agreeing to Doha deal in Geneva this July.

Next one year is the most crucial for WTO trade talks

Next one year is the most crucial for WTO trade talks

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

With the Bali deal settled, countries should now focus on long pending issues such as market access and reduction in green goods tariff

India hold Afghanistan, qualify for Asian Cup 3rd round

India hold Afghanistan, qualify for Asian Cup 3rd round

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

With seven points from eight matches, India finished third in Group E behind toppers Qatar and Oman, and ahead of Afghanistan (4th in group with six points from eight matches).

Kapur makes good start in Doha

Kapur makes good start in Doha

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

The Indian golfing ace was lying fourth after the first round in the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

Doha International boxing: Five Indians in finals

Doha International boxing: Five Indians in finals

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Indian boxers shone bright at the Doha International Tournament as Commonwealth Games silver-medallist L Devendro Singh (49kg) advanced to the final, while six others entered the semis.

Rampant Federer crushes Davydenko, Nadal toils in Doha

Rampant Federer crushes Davydenko, Nadal toils in Doha

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Roger Federer staked his claim as one of the favourites for the Australian Open title later this month by romping into the second round of the Qatar Open, while rival Rafa Nadal survived a scare in windswept Doha on Tuesday.

PM is back in New Delhi

PM is back in New Delhi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in New Delhi today after a four-day trip to Italy where he attended a summit of G-8 and G-5 leaders.

WTO Ministerial unlikely this year: UK

WTO Ministerial unlikely this year: UK

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

Britain on Thursday said it was unlikely that the next World Trade Organisation Ministerial will be held this year, indicating that completion of the Doha Development Round of trade negotiations will miss the deadline of January 01, 2005.

All you MUST know about Aus Open champ Sabalenka

All you MUST know about Aus Open champ Sabalenka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Factbox on Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, who beat China's Zheng Qinwen in the Australian Open final on Saturday

Diamond League: Chopra set to start Olympic build-up along with Jena

Diamond League: Chopra set to start Olympic build-up along with Jena

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's Paris Games preparations will be put through a stern test when he begins his season in the first leg of the prestigious Diamond League one-day meet series against a star-studded but familiar field, in Doha on Friday.

'Who does not want to compete in the Olympics?'

'Who does not want to compete in the Olympics?'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

With a specific aim on improving her fitness, Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak is hoping to garner success in four World Cup events and an Asian Championship to seal her berth in the Paris Olympics.

Naomi Osaka's candid confessions post-defeats

Naomi Osaka's candid confessions post-defeats

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Naomi Osaka said ahead of the Qatar Open that the only way was up from here.

Trade more important than war: World Bank

Trade more important than war: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Apr 2003

The outcome of the Doha trade round is more important to poor countries' economies than the US-led war with Iraq, World Bank President James Wolfensohn said on Monday.

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Qatar rode on a controversial goal to emerge 2-1 winners against India.

Long jumper Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics with injury

Long jumper Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics with injury

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Murali Sreeshankar has been ruled out of Paris Olympics after sustaining a knee injury during training.

Indian government unveils steps to reverse export decline

Indian government unveils steps to reverse export decline

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

India plans to cut transaction costs for exporters and ensure the availability of dollar finance, as it looks to reverse a decline in exports and double outbound sales of goods and services over the next five years.

Doha: Campaign to make voters know its benefits

Doha: Campaign to make voters know its benefits

Rediff.com26 May 2008

As expected, some WTO members have expressed immediate reservations and it looks far from certain as to whether the WTO can end up achieving anything. In fact, the very relevance of the DDR and even the WTO are now being questioned by independent observers. WTO Director General Pascal Lamy was hopeful the negotiating texts clearly indicate where convergence lies among the WTO members and that the documents provide a springboard for a new and critical stage.

With Gaza in their hearts, Palestine motivated to advance at Asian Cup

With Gaza in their hearts, Palestine motivated to advance at Asian Cup

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The whole team is motivated with what's happening in Palestine, it's a difficult time for all families. But we're professional players, we should keep it up the same way as we've been working in the last few weeks.'

Obama worst US president for outsourcing: Bhagwati

Obama worst US president for outsourcing: Bhagwati

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Barack Obama is the worst US president as far as outsourcing is concerned, says Jagdish Bhagwati.

PM body to review trade treaties on Friday

PM body to review trade treaties on Friday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

The TERC, which comprises, among others Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, will also review the state of play in the Doha Round of talks for a multilateral trade agreement under the aegis of World Trade Organization, sources said.

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

India may change its WTO stance, seek another package

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The 10th ministerial conference, will be held at Nairobi, Kenya.

Trade: India opens up windows to the world

Trade: India opens up windows to the world

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Nine years after New Delhi started implementing its Plan B - bilateral trade agreements - to beat the impasse at the World Trade Organisation's Doha Round of liberalisation talks, India seems to be finally rolling.

G4 to meet in Brussels to review trade talks

G4 to meet in Brussels to review trade talks

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Trade ministers of four key World Trade Organization members -- India, Brazil, the US and EU -- will make another attempt in Brussels later this week to bridge the gaps on the contentious issues of farm subsidies and market access.

Give more market access, Lamy tells India

Give more market access, Lamy tells India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

WTO chief Pascal Lamy has asked India to give increased market access for agricultural products and contribute toward advancement of the contentious Doha Round of global trade talks.

Indian American picked US agriculture negotiator

Indian American picked US agriculture negotiator

Rediff.com28 Mar 2010

An Indian American has been appointed the chief agriculture negotiator of the United States, who would carry out all critical negotiations for the country in the crucial Doha round and other bilateral discussions.

Murray admits 'deep runs at majors out of reach'

Murray admits 'deep runs at majors out of reach'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Andy Murray knows time is no longer on his side as the 36-year-old conceded that another deep run at a major may not be within his reach after exiting the US Open on Thursday.

India against new texts for WTO talks

India against new texts for WTO talks

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Even as the debate around whether the Doha Round of global trade talks would be concluded by the year-end or not gain momentum, a cohort of developing countries, specifically India, has refused to accept the April 21 texts which call for mandatory sectoral tariff cuts as the basis of negotiations, despite US pressure.

Siddiqui is Obama's chief agricultural negotiator

Siddiqui is Obama's chief agricultural negotiator

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Dr Siddiqui is currently the vice president, Science and Regulatory Affairs at the Washington, DC-based CropLife America, where he is responsible for regulatory and international trade issues related to crop protection chemicals.

Where's the benefit from WTO?

Where's the benefit from WTO?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Revised WTO plan: India Inc disappointed

Revised WTO plan: India Inc disappointed

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Country's apex business chambers -- CII, Ficci and Assocham -- have said the WTO draft on Non-Agriculture Market Access under the Doha Round of trade talks was in complete disregard to the mandate of the round, which had to revolve around lesser obligation on the developing countries for duty reduction.

India doubts Lamy figure on stimulus

India doubts Lamy figure on stimulus

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

India today asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) chief to explain how he arrived at the figure of $150 billion as "being the Doha Round's contribution to the global stimulus", a demand that was supported by the United States.

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Zurich Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Zurich Diamond League

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra was not at his best but still finished second with a final round throw of 85.71m in the men's javelin event of the Diamond League