News for 'Eastern Europe'

IMEC: Project Biden Thinks Hamas Targeted

IMEC: Project Biden Thinks Hamas Targeted

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed it the 'largest cooperation project in our history', one that would 'change the face of the Middle East, Israel, and impact the entire world'.

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The responsibility for peace in Ukraine now rests in the hands of the two principal belligerents, Russia and the US, and the prime victim of this great power rivalry, Ukraine, points out Nitin Desai.

ArcelorMittal to buy 14% stake in Czech arm

ArcelorMittal to buy 14% stake in Czech arm

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The world's largest steel maker, ArcelorMittal, on Thursday said it would acquire additional 13.8 per cent stake in its Czech arm ArcelorMittal Ostrava for $404.3 million (around Rs 1,900 crore).

Rupee trade: Two Russian banks get RBI nod for special vostro account

Rupee trade: Two Russian banks get RBI nod for special vostro account

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its approval to two Russian banks for opening special vostro account for rupee trade. Sberbank, JSC VTB - the largest and second largest bank of Russia - are the first foreign lenders to receive this approval after the central bank announced the norms on INR trade in July. Both lenders have branch presence in India. Earlier this month, state-run UCO Bank received the RBI's approval to open a special Vostro account with Gazprombank of Russia. While the Kolkata-based lender is in the process of opening the account, the bank has received requests from various foreign lenders for opening such an account.

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

India has been at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member.

Jaishankar blames China for not observing written pacts with India

Jaishankar blames China for not observing written pacts with India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Jaishankar also spoke about how he expected a change in Russia's direction towards the rest of the world and it may likely want multiple options in Asia.

Obama strikes 'deal' with Russia on Iran nukes

Obama strikes 'deal' with Russia on Iran nukes

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

United States President Barack Obama is said to have offered a "deal" to Russia, suggesting America would not deploy a missile defence system in eastern Europe if Moscow stops helping Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

TCS eyes $2 bn revenue from emerging marts

TCS eyes $2 bn revenue from emerging marts

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

The emerging markets strategic business unit of the country's largest IT services provider Tata Consultancy Services aims to touch the revenues of $2 billion by 2011-2012. The SBU targets regions such as Eastern Europe, West Asia, South Africa and Latin America. The company is also planning to have strategic development centres that will cater to these regions, beginning with Egypt & Russia. Emerging Markets offer great opportunity for TCS as IT sector there is growing at 8%.

Plaza Centers to build 50 malls

Plaza Centers to build 50 malls

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Plaza Centers, a subsidiary of Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd, will tie up with local developers for these projects, some of which are already underway, said Abraham Goren, executive vice-chairman, Elbit Medical Imaging Ltd.

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Economic Tech's health centre in India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

The healthcare arm of Economic Technologies, Fulana Healthcentres has announced that the company would set up 5300 high-tech, globally interconnected network of health centres in 150 countries, including India, which would be accessible with a single

Greenhouse emissions to dominate G-8

Greenhouse emissions to dominate G-8

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The G-8 meeting is being held at a luxury hotel on the beachside in Heiligendamm, which is sealed off from anti-globalisation protestors by a 13-kilometre-long fence.

The energy underworld

The energy underworld

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

With prices soaring, the oil and gas business has become ripe for criminal behavior.

Latin America lures Indian IT firms

Latin America lures Indian IT firms

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The report, however, cautions that weak English-speaking skills and lack of international experience among Brazilian workers make many of them unsuitable for employment.

Latin America lures Indian IT firms

Latin America lures Indian IT firms

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The report, however, cautions that weak English-speaking skills and lack of international experience among Brazilian workers make many of them unsuitable for employment.

Market Bloodbath: Advice For Investors

Market Bloodbath: Advice For Investors

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'If you are invested in mid-cap and small-cap stocks, even if you are making losses right now, it is better to sell them now and sit on cash.'

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

It said while Indian IT services companies were the "disruptors" and had created the modern offshoring industry, they are now incumbents, challenged by a host of specialised and niche start-ups that have emerged in the new digital environment.

Modi, Russia discuss Iran corridor

Modi, Russia discuss Iran corridor

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a six-day visit to Russia, discussed with the Astrakhan Governor using of the Rail-Road North-South Cargo Container Corridor through Iran.

How big brands get hijacked online

How big brands get hijacked online

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

A new study reveals how drug brand names are hijacked by online pharmacies that churn out spam e-mails and hawk counterfeit pills.

Moved 12k US troops along borders with Russia: Biden

Moved 12k US troops along borders with Russia: Biden

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Biden stressed over "not fighting a third World War in Ukraine" but avowed sending an "unmistakable message that we will defend every inch of NATO territory".

Slavia and Shakhtar crowned

Slavia and Shakhtar crowned

Rediff.com19 May 2008

A round-up of the weekend soccer action in eastern Europe.

Alert: Overseas volunteering fellowships

Alert: Overseas volunteering fellowships

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

Alert: Overseas volunteering fellowships

Infosys to set up centre in Czechoslovakia

Infosys to set up centre in Czechoslovakia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

With a view to tap the east Europe market better, the Nasdaq-listed software major Infosys is planning to set up a centre in Czechoslovakia for both information technology and business process outsourcing operations.

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The current instability in the world is a result of long term systemic and socio-politico problems, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Crashes due to bogus parts: MiG official

Crashes due to bogus parts: MiG official

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

First Deputy General of the MiG Corporation said, 'We cannot bear responsibility for spare parts.'

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

Europa League: Arsenal drawn with Eintracht Frankfurt

Europa League: Arsenal drawn with Eintracht Frankfurt

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Manchester United, winners of the competition in 2017, will have a lot of travelling to do to Eastern Europe after being drawn alongside Kazakhstan side Astana, Serbia's Partizan Belgrade and Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

Timex to outsource more watches from India

Timex to outsource more watches from India

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Timex Corp, the biggest selling watchmaker in the United States, said on Thursday it planned to increase its outsourcing of watches and parts from its Indian unit but did not say by how much.\n\n\n\n

'Sex in the City' reveals London's dark secrets

'Sex in the City' reveals London's dark secrets

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

More than 8,000 women, a vast majority of them from overseas, including South East Asia, are working as prostitutes in flats, saunas and massage parlours in London and many of them are operating through escort agencies, a study indicated on Friday.

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The increase in India's military spending was "mainly a result of growing personnel and operations costs" which made up almost 80 percent of the total military budget in 2023, the SIPRI report claimed.

Sourcing from low-cost countries to rise by 85%

Sourcing from low-cost countries to rise by 85%

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

US and European companies plan to increase the sourcing of goods and services from low-cost countries, including India, by 85 percent within the next 2-3 years, according to a study by global consultant Accenture.

India to enhance economic ties with East Europe

India to enhance economic ties with East Europe

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

India on Wednesday asked for enhanced economic ties with Central and East European countries.

Why The World Must Worry About Zaporizhzhia

Why The World Must Worry About Zaporizhzhia

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The military conflict around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine -- Europe's largest nuclear plant -- has raised fears of an accident worse than the Chernobyl accident in 1986.

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Putin made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a major port city in sanctions-hit Russia's Far East region

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The situation now in Manipur is "not related to insurgency". It is a clash between two ethnicities and a situation of law and order, CDS Anil Chauhan said.

Market Crash: Advice For Investors

Market Crash: Advice For Investors

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'This is a good time to restructure your portfolio because the sectors and stocks that performed in the last bull market may not perform as much now.'

PIX: 25,000 soccer fans flock back for Belgrade derby

PIX: 25,000 soccer fans flock back for Belgrade derby

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Serbian leader relaxed after 25,000 go to match as lockdown eases