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Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

India's stand at the FATF plenary and other related discussions have always been consistent regarding Pakistan.

Athletics governing body suspends Russia after overwhelming vote

Athletics governing body suspends Russia after overwhelming vote

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Athletics governing body suspends Russia after overwhelming vote

Iran knows how to make nuke warheads: EU

Iran knows how to make nuke warheads: EU

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

In a statement on behalf of the EU, Britain offered new negotiations meant to defuse tensions over Iran's insistence that it must be in full control of uranium enrichment-- a possible pathway to nuclear arms.

FIFA agrees to expand football World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA agrees to expand football World Cup to 48 teams

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The World Cup will expand to 48 teams from its current 32, starting with the 2026 edition of football's showpiece tournament.

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

T20 World Cup final highlights India's gender pay gap

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

When defending champions Australia compete in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final in Melbourne on Sunday, they will earn the same as their male counterparts would - in stark contrast to their rivals, India. In cricket-mad India, male players are revered as gods, paid handsomely and showered with lucrative endorsement deals, from watches and shoes to snacks, headphones and even toothbrushes. The women barely get a look-in.

Kerala disputes Odisha's claim to first war of independence

Kerala disputes Odisha's claim to first war of independence

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Historians say the coastal state had witnessed a number of minor and major struggles against foreign powers even before the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, which has so far been regarded as the first war of Indian Independence.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

95 killed in ambulance bomb explosion in Kabul's posh area

95 killed in ambulance bomb explosion in Kabul's posh area

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

The attack is claimed by the Taliban.

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

McCullum, 37, played for the two-time IPL champions in two separate stints and also represented Trinbago Knight Riders, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise that is owned by the same parent company Red Chillies Entertainment.

India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

"I'm going to India next week and we're talking trade. They've been hitting us very hard for many, many years," Trump said at a 'Keep America Great' rally in Colorado on Thursday. Trump told thousands of his supporters that he "really likes" Prime Minister Modi and they would be talking business.

How the jewellers plan to achieve $60-billion export target

How the jewellers plan to achieve $60-billion export target

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked exporters to prepare a strategy for the next five years and start working in that direction.

Lantos hails India's vote on Iran

Lantos hails India's vote on Iran

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Israel hopes India's UN vote decision won't impact ties

Israel hopes India's UN vote decision won't impact ties

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Days after India voted against it at the United Nations, Israel on Sunday hoped the Indian decision would not impact on the robust Indo-Israel ties in strategic areas of defence and security, to which they have added some more "ingredients" in the past few months.

Sports Shorts: Sharmila first Indian to qualify for China LPGA Tour

Sports Shorts: Sharmila first Indian to qualify for China LPGA Tour

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

Left wants India to abstain from Iran vote

Left wants India to abstain from Iran vote

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Left wants India to abstain during IAEA vote on Iran

'Use of force against Iran will create tensions'

'Use of force against Iran will create tensions'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Use of force against Tehran can exacerbate tensions: India

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Internet major Google is facing probes by fair trade regulators in India, Europe and three other jurisdictions for alleged anti-competitive practices.

Baba Ramdev to address UN meet

Baba Ramdev to address UN meet

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

After travelling to many European nations, Yoga exponent Baba Ramdev is now set to fly to the United Nations to deliver a lecture on poverty alleviation.

US dispatches intelligence experts to India, China

US dispatches intelligence experts to India, China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The move came as the United States and its European allies are believed to have faced resistance in pushing their case for referring Iran's nuclear activities to the United Nations Security Council.

Rupee weakens further to 66.89, down 8 paise

Rupee weakens further to 66.89, down 8 paise

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Lacklustre domestic equities alongside ongoing FCNR redemptions added pressure on the local currency

Greece licks wounds after bailout vote

Greece licks wounds after bailout vote

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Greece awoke with a political hangover on Thursday after parliament approved a stringent bailout programme, thanks to the votes of the pro-European opposition, amid the worst protest violence this year.

Nifty ends at record close for 2nd straight session, up 2.5% for the week

Nifty ends at record close for 2nd straight session, up 2.5% for the week

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The Nifty has gained 2.6% so far this week, while the Sensex has climbed 2.85%

Formula One calendar trimmed to 17 races in 2007

Formula One calendar trimmed to 17 races in 2007

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

The Formula One calendar will be trimmed to 17 Grands Prix next year with Germany and Italy each losing one of their two races.

US may refer Iran to UNSC

US may refer Iran to UNSC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Observing that Iran has made a "serious miscalculation" by paving the way for resumption of uranium enrichment, the United States has said that there was not much of an option than referring Tehran to the United Nations Security Council.

What does UNHCR intervention on CAA mean?

What does UNHCR intervention on CAA mean?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

'It may serve the interests of the rule of law if the Supreme Court were to appoint the UNHCR as amicus curiae in the CAA case,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel soon

Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel soon

Rediff.com10 May 2018

India is the second largest buyer of Iranian crude, after China.

Jaishankar is an expert in dealing with China, Pak

Jaishankar is an expert in dealing with China, Pak

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Jaishankar is the first foreign secretary to head the Ministry of External Affairs as minister.

Iran dominates IAEA conference

Iran dominates IAEA conference

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Iran's vice-president has criticised the IAEA's recent decision.

India votes to refer Iran to UNSC

India votes to refer Iran to UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Diplomats inside the meeting said, however, that only 22 of the 35 board nations voted for the United States-backed European Union motion, reflecting the divisions over the referral

U-17 World Cup: India flawless hosts, England worthy champs!

U-17 World Cup: India flawless hosts, England worthy champs!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The world's most-talented young players gave India a memorable show of high quality football on the field as the country showcased its organizational skills in a near-flawless and record-breaking FIFA Under-17 World Cup across six cities, which culminated with England clinching the title in Kolkata on Saturday.

America's toughest ever sanctions on Iran come into force

America's "toughest ever" sanctions on Iran come into force

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The sanctions have a singular purpose, denying the world's largest state sponsor of terrorists the capacity to do things like they did this past couple weeks, attempted assassination campaign in the heart of Europe, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Sensex slides after 4 days of gains

Sensex slides after 4 days of gains

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The BSE 30-share index after a positive opening stretched to 31,772.41, but could not stay there for long buffeted by the selling pressure. It hit a low of 31,562.25 before settling lower by 79.68 points, or 0.25 per cent, at 31,592.03.

Fasten your seat belts and savour pro fight night in India

Fasten your seat belts and savour pro fight night in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

In a massive fillip to the still nascent professional boxing scene in India, the country will host its maiden WBA-sanctioned fight card, in new Delhi, on Saturday, under the aegis of the Indian Boxing Council.

Textile: China hikes tariffs by 400%

Textile: China hikes tariffs by 400%

Rediff.com20 May 2005

China on Friday announced a voluntary but drastic hike on export tariffs on 74 categories of textile products to douse a raging dispute with the United States and the European Union

Data secure status for India is vital: Sharma on FTA

Data secure status for India is vital: Sharma on FTA

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

India-European Union Broad-based Trade and Investment agreement came up for discussion in a meeting between Sharma and visiting Netherlands Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Lilianne Ploumen in New Delhi.

'Nehru didn't impose secularism'

'Nehru didn't impose secularism'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'His secularism merely declared the equality of all religions in India under fundamental rights.'

Bullish markets? Be prepared for bad news from Europe

Bullish markets? Be prepared for bad news from Europe

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The next round of bad news could come from Europe, where banks in a number of economies such as Italy, Portugal and Greece are sitting on mountains of bad loans.

World reacts to French terror: 'It was barbaric and cowardly'

World reacts to French terror: 'It was barbaric and cowardly'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

No Indian is reported to be affected in a terror "attack" in French resort of Nice where at least 84 were killed when a truck ploughed through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day events.