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IPL Auction: Harshal, Shardul in top base price bracket

IPL Auction: Harshal, Shardul in top base price bracket

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Seamers Harshal Patel and Shardul Thakur along with veteran pacer Umesh Yadav are the three Indian capped players who are in the highest base price bracket of Rs 2 crore.

Of course, we are friends, but ...: Maldives minister on India relation

Of course, we are friends, but ...: Maldives minister on India relation

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Maldives still considers India a friend, the tourism-dependent country's economic minister has said while defending President Mohamed Muizzu's stand against the presence of "foreign soldiers" in the archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean.

'Maldives must make stronger statement to repair India relations'

'Maldives must make stronger statement to repair India relations'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

On being asked if the ongoing spat between the two countries is going to have an impact on the India-Maldives ties, as well the revenue that Indian tourists have generated for the island nation over the years, the Maldivian leader, who was also the former Minister of Economic Development of Maldives, asserted that it is much more than economics or revenue.

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rejected Clinton's $5 bn offer to halt 1998 tit-for-tat N-tests: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Sharif, 73, returned home on a special flight from Dubai, ending a four-year self-imposed exile in the UK, to head his party and try to secure a record fourth term in the general elections expected to be held in January.

Dubai campaign to improve labour camps

Dubai campaign to improve labour camps

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The teams are instructed to record their observations and submit them to the Human Rights Care Department of Dubai police which will take measures against companies who violate labour housing regulations, said the Emirates news agency. The teams will look into complaints of company workers on the living conditions of accommodations provided to them and started visiting camps in Al Qusais and Al Qouz industrial zones, Dubai Investment Park and Jebel Ali Free Zone.

S&P, Moody's downgrade 5 Dubai govt entities

S&P, Moody's downgrade 5 Dubai govt entities

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The global rating agencies S&P and Moody's have downgraded the credit ratings for several government-related entities in Dubai on fears about the government's failure to provide timely financial support to them.

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The row erupted on a day President Dr Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a week-long visit to China.

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan will not play its World Cup matches in India unless the BCCI and ICC give written guarantees India will come to Pakistan to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

'No wish for revenge': Nawaz Sharif returns to Pak after 4 yrs

'No wish for revenge': Nawaz Sharif returns to Pak after 4 yrs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

When I was leaving Pakistan and going abroad I had no feeling of happiness but today I am happy, Sharif said.

Bhutto leaves for Dubai 'to see family'

Bhutto leaves for Dubai 'to see family'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

The former premier left for Dubai a day after telling reporters that she was postponing the visit as she feared that the Pakistan government would impose emergency during her absence.

Dubai crisis to hit 200,000 Indians

Dubai crisis to hit 200,000 Indians

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The Gulf Cooperation Council countries -- Bharain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates -- present a lot of trade opportunities for India, he said. The Assocham has been promoting India as an investment destination for infrastructure, biotechnology, power, roads, IT and allied sectors. It has also created an Andhra Pradesh Investment Cell to attract investments to the state.

SmartCity: Kerala may talk with Dubai promoters

SmartCity: Kerala may talk with Dubai promoters

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The government has informed the Dubai-based Tecom authorities about the steps taken so far in this regard and that it was prepared to hold talks with the firm, chief minister V S Achuthanandan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Mossad chief faces axe over Dubai fiasco

Mossad chief faces axe over Dubai fiasco

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Israel's long-time super spy Meir Dagan, who heads the country's ultra secretive Mossad, is likely to step down in three months time apparently because of an international furore over the Dubai killing of a top Hamas commander.

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Civil Aviation Ministry is looking to increase air seat entitlement to Dubai by 20%.

'Want to ask Dhoni why I was dropped after scoring a century'

'Want to ask Dhoni why I was dropped after scoring a century'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Manoj Tiwary, who made a century against the West Indies in Chennai in 2011, was dropped for the next 14 matches under Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Will India-Maldives smoke peace pipe at next meeting?

Will India-Maldives smoke peace pipe at next meeting?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

India on Thursday said it remains committed to take forward its development agenda with the Maldives, including implementation of various welfare projects in the island nation.

Congress MP wants panel meet on Mahua postponed

Congress MP wants panel meet on Mahua postponed

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has accused Moitra of asking questions in the Lok Sabha to target the Adani Group at the behest of businessman Darshan Hiranandani. He said it was Hiranandani who used her login to file questions from different places, mostly Dubai.

Amid Pak govt-army crisis, Zardari leaves for Dubai

Amid Pak govt-army crisis, Zardari leaves for Dubai

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday departed on a one-day private visit to Dubai amidst a standoff between the civilian government and the powerful military on the memo scandal.

Indian air travellers to Dubai nearly 8.3 million this year

Indian air travellers to Dubai nearly 8.3 million this year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The hike in Indian passengers travelling to or through Dubai International airport has been caused by the fact that seven Indian and Dubai airlines operated to and from 20 Indian cities, which have a total of 185 flights every week, Dubai Airports' media relations manager Zaigham Ali said in New Delhi.

India, Pakistan to hold back-channel talks in Dubai

India, Pakistan to hold back-channel talks in Dubai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Former Pakistan Foreign Secretary Shahryar Khan and ex-diplomat S K Lambah, the point men for India-Pakistan back-channel diplomacy, will meet in Dubai on Thursday to ease tensions and firm up a planned meeting between the premiers of the two countries, a media report said.

ICC votes in favour of Dubai

ICC votes in favour of Dubai

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

The International Cricket Council has voted in favour of moving its head office from London to Dubai.

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.'

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Train firing victim's kin protest outside hospital, refuse to accept body

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Western Railway tonight said it has digitally transferred Rs 10 lakh in the savings bank account of the victim's wife.

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.'

Send us your tourists, Prez Muizzu urges China amid row with India

Send us your tourists, Prez Muizzu urges China amid row with India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

He urged China to bolster the flow of its tourists to the Maldives.

Decision on Asia Cup hosts to be made on May 28: Jay Shah

Decision on Asia Cup hosts to be made on May 28: Jay Shah

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The window for the Asia Cup this year is between September 1-17.

Indians throng Dubai consulate to seek amnesty

Indians throng Dubai consulate to seek amnesty

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The amnesty began on June one and ends on August 31.

Dubai to invest in trade zones worldwide

Dubai to invest in trade zones worldwide

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Dubai World, a government-owned holding company, will invest Dh 29 billion ($7,896,091,358) in setting up industrial parks in different parts of the world, including India.

BCCI has got government approval for IPL in UAE: Patel

BCCI has got government approval for IPL in UAE: Patel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has received the central government's formal approval to conduct this year's Indian Premier League in the UAE, IPL chairman Brijesh Patel said on Monday. The IPL will be held in the UAE from September 19 to November 10 in three cities -- Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes.

Despite giving money...: Mahadev app accused makes big claim

Despite giving money...: Mahadev app accused makes big claim

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

In the video, a man identifies himself as Shubham Soni and claims he is the owner of the Mahadev Book betting app.

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The ET report said that many workers from Meerut who were working in Dubai in some tile production units, were shocked to receive SMSes stating that their contracts had been terminated and they need not return to Dubai.

Anand, Carlsen, Ding to compete in Global Chess League

Anand, Carlsen, Ding to compete in Global Chess League

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The upcoming inaugural edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) will feature the sport's icons such as Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen, Hou Yifan and Ding Liren.

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Russian oil supplies to India will continue to flow unhindered and suppliers will come up with ways to sidestep secondary sanctions, a Russian official told Business Standard.

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials hint the visit could finally see a formal defence industrial road map being adopted by both nations.

ICC Executive Board to meet in Dubai

ICC Executive Board to meet in Dubai

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

The Woolf Report, nomination of the ICC vice-president, managing the volume of Twenty20 cricket, schedule of events from 2015 to 2023, are some of the issues that the ICC Executive Board will discuss when it meets in Dubai on Sunday.

'I'll be here': French Prez Macron to be R-Day chief guest

'I'll be here': French Prez Macron to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

India had invited United States President Joe Biden to grace the occasion but he expressed inability to travel to New Delhi in January.

This amazing hotel recreated the lost city of Atlantis

This amazing hotel recreated the lost city of Atlantis

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Atlantis, The Palm is a 1,539 room, ocean-themed destination resort located at the centre of the crescent of the man-made Palm Island in Dubai.

Alarm bells ring as Dubai buys 20% stake in Nasdaq

Alarm bells ring as Dubai buys 20% stake in Nasdaq

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

In another development, Carlyle Group of the District said it was selling a 7.5 per cent share of its general ownership to an investment group owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, which like Dubai is part of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.