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Brexit has been triggered! PM May wins key vote in UK Parliament

Brexit has been triggered! PM May wins key vote in UK Parliament

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill had its final debate and vote last night to allow the British Prime Minister to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty to begin a two-year period of negotiations for the UK's new deal as a non-member of the European Union by 2019.

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Is India's NavIC Better Than GPS?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

NavIC consists of a constellation of seven satellites and a network of ground stations and is touted to be more accurate than GPS.

Putin's alleged girlfriend faces EU sanctions: Report

Putin's alleged girlfriend faces EU sanctions: Report

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Alina Kabaeva was first linked to Putin more than a decade ago, while she was a medal-winning gymnast.

Schumacher voted European Sportsman of the Year

Schumacher voted European Sportsman of the Year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

The F1 ace won the award for the third time. Croatian Alpine skiing star Janica Kostelic was voted the European Sportswoman of the Year for 2002.

India, EU may sign a new labour pact

India, EU may sign a new labour pact

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The decision to go for such a pact was taken at a meeting between European Union Foreign Affairs Minister Baroness Catherine Asthon and Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi.

European Games organisers prepared for anti-Armenian sentiment

European Games organisers prepared for anti-Armenian sentiment

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

The Azeri organisers of the European Games are prepared for anti-Armenian sentiment.

India has excellent diplomatic service, they know what to do: German envoy

India has excellent diplomatic service, they know what to do: German envoy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Putin's idea was to attack his neighbouring country, he has to stop and then only we can find a solution, said the German ambassador.

'We expect the losses to be lower from UK'

'We expect the losses to be lower from UK'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'The UK is more of a structural problem, and that's why we're doing the restructuring.'

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The proposed India-Israel trade pact should be beneficial to both nations and until New Delhi gets a good deal, it would not do an agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) since May 2010. "With Israel, until we get a good deal, we will not do an FTA. It has to be reciprocally beneficial," the minister said in San Francisco on Tuesday while interacting with the Indian community.

Roses to become pricier by 20-25% as demand rises ahead of Valentine's Day

Roses to become pricier by 20-25% as demand rises ahead of Valentine's Day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Demand has also jumped from abroad, including the European Union and America.

Min hopeful of inking trade pact with EU

Min hopeful of inking trade pact with EU

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Talks for an India-European Union free trade agreement started in 2007 and the eighth round of negotiations was completed in New Delhi last month.

UK migration cap is 'unworkable'

UK migration cap is 'unworkable'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

An influential group representing professionals from India and other non-European Union states on Monday said an annual cap on migration from non-EU countries will be "unworkable" and subject to challenge in courts.

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.

Will strive to strengthen ties with UK, EU both: India

Will strive to strengthen ties with UK, EU both: India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The UK voted to leave the European Union after 43 years.

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday sacked his Indian-origin Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and replaced her with James Cleverly, while former premier David Cameron, in an unusual move, is back in the frontline government as the new foreign secretary.

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

G20 delegates to get a taste of Rajasthani delicacies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

A sumptuous meal of Dal, Bati, Churma or Jodhpuri Kabuli pulao, followed by a lip-smacking dessert of Bikaneri ghevar or Jodhpuri mawa kachauri.

Looking forward to support my friend Modi during India's G20 presidency: Biden

Looking forward to support my friend Modi during India's G20 presidency: Biden

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The US President also underlined that both countries "will advance sustainable and inclusive growth while tackling shared challenges like the climate, energy, and food crises."

Lankan court lifts ban on Russia's Aeroflot flight from leaving Colombo

Lankan court lifts ban on Russia's Aeroflot flight from leaving Colombo

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Airbus A330-343 aircraft, scheduled to depart from the Colombo airport to Moscow on June 2 with 191 passengers and 13 crew members, was not allowed as the owner of the aircraft -- Celestial Aviation of Ireland -- had filed a case against Aeroflot, pending arbitration on the lease of the aircraft in London.

French Open champion Swiatek urges Ukraine to 'stay strong'

French Open champion Swiatek urges Ukraine to 'stay strong'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Swiatek, who is on a 35-match winning run, had addressed the situation in Ukraine following her title win in Doha on February 26, two days after Russian troops had launched the invasion.

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Pompeo describes Swaraj somewhat disparagingly, using the American slang words "goofball" and "heartland political hack" for her.

British PM May to face leadership challenge over Brexit

British PM May to face leadership challenge over Brexit

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The challenge to May's leadership was triggered after 48 Conservative Members of Parliament submitted letters demanding a vote to the 1922 Committee, which represents rank-and-file Conservative MPs in the House of Commons.

J&K: EU should rescind adverse travel advisories

J&K: EU should rescind adverse travel advisories

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah has urged the European Union Commission to use its influence for withdrawing the adverse travel advisories issued against visiting Kashmir.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex ended up 364 points at 28,078 and the Nifty settled 132 points higher at 8,683.

Photos: Meet Croatia's first woman president

Photos: Meet Croatia's first woman president

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, a conservative challenger, made history in Croatia.

India keen on fast conclusion of FTA with EU

India keen on fast conclusion of FTA with EU

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Talks on an India-European Union Free Trade Agreement started in 2007. Six rounds of negotiations have been held but the two sides have not been able to arrive at a consensus on the level of trade to be covered under the FTA that will eventually eliminate duties on goods traded.

ISIS calls for attacks in Europe in wake of Brexit

ISIS calls for attacks in Europe in wake of Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

A jihadi Telegram -- an encrypted messaging service popular with militants -- praised the economic chaos that came in the wake of the EU Referendum and urged followers to strike at the heart of mainland Europe.

India-EU summit very successful: EU commissioner

India-EU summit very successful: EU commissioner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

The just-concluded India-European Union Summit was a "success" as it implemented the strategic partnership launched last year and drafted a new action plan and political declaration, a top European Union official said on Friday.

Market access: India plays hard ball at WTO

Market access: India plays hard ball at WTO

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

India has opposed a proposal by a group of industrialised countries led by the United States and the European Union at the World Trade Organization on addressing the issue of market access for industrial goods in the Doha trade negotiations.

Regret Brexit, not decision to hold referendum: Cameron

Regret Brexit, not decision to hold referendum: Cameron

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

The former British PM, who held three referendums in his tenure, said although he has regrets over Brexit, he still supports the process where people's participation is taken into consideration before arriving at such major decisions.

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Denmark is opposed to Russian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics next year even under a neutral flag

Run-up to Budget: Economic Survey may peg FY24 GDP growth at 6-7%

Run-up to Budget: Economic Survey may peg FY24 GDP growth at 6-7%

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The Economic Survey 2022-23 (FY23), to be presented a day before Union Budget 2023-24 (FY24), is likely to project India's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth between 6 per cent and 7 per cent for FY24, Business Standard has learnt. The broader theme of the Survey could be on how India has dealt with two years of a global pandemic and the ongoing geopolitical disturbance, the strengths and weaknesses that emerged, and what lessons may be learnt. The much-awaited Survey will be the first one by Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran and his team in the finance ministry's economic division.

EU, Australia-led group unite against India at WTO

EU, Australia-led group unite against India at WTO

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

So far, WTO members have jointly respected and honoured the Bali commitments.

UK PM loses majority in House as MP defects

UK PM loses majority in House as MP defects

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

If rebel MPs from his own Tory party and Opposition benches succeed in uniting and seeing the motion through, it would force Johnson's hand on seeking an extension to the Brexit deadline from the EU at least until January 31, 2020, in the event that no withdrawal agreement is agreed between both sides by the middle of October.

Brexit countdown begins, PM triggers Article 50

Brexit countdown begins, PM triggers Article 50

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

It sets the clock for a two-year negotiation process for Britain's relationship with the EU as a non-member.

India to Germany for remarks on Zubair: Uninformed comments are unhelpful

India to Germany for remarks on Zubair: Uninformed comments are unhelpful

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

India on Thursday trashed Germany's criticism over fact-checker Mohammed Zubair's arrest, saying the independence of the country's judiciary is well recognised and that "uninformed" comments are "unhelpful" and should be avoided.

If Putin is wise...

If Putin is wise...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'He will consolidate the Russian hold over the Eastern Russian majority provinces in Ukraine and quickly withdraw from the rest of Ukraine.' 'At all costs, the Russians should avoid attacking and capturing urban areas, else they risk getting into a quagmire,' cautions Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Delegation of envoys from 15-20 nations to visit J-K

Delegation of envoys from 15-20 nations to visit J-K

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Earlier, a delegation of 23 EU MPs was taken on a two-day visit to assess the situation in the union territory by International Institute for Nonaligned Studies, a Delhi-based think tank.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 300 points at 27,961.

EU slaps record fine on Microsoft

EU slaps record fine on Microsoft

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004