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'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'There is a cost to war.' 'The West knows that and so does Putin.' 'The point is, how much of the cost are both sides willing to pay?'

Indonesia hands over G20 presidency to India as Bali Summit ends

Indonesia hands over G20 presidency to India as Bali Summit ends

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

At a brief ceremony, Indonesian President Joko Widodo handed over the G20 presidency to Prime Minister Modi at the conclusion of the two-day G20 Summit in Bali.

Mangalore firm to market organic cashew in Europe

Mangalore firm to market organic cashew in Europe

Rediff.com3 May 2007

A Mangalore-based company has bagged the prestigious rights to market organic cashew in the European Union.

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

EU must exit peace process: LTTE

EU must exit peace process: LTTE

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The move follows the EU's decision to ban the LTTE as a terrorist organisation last month.

Koo's handle suspended on Twitter, founder slams Elon Musk

Koo's handle suspended on Twitter, founder slams Elon Musk

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The Twitter handle @kooeminence was suspended on Friday, a development that came in the wake of billionaire Elon Musk-owned Twitter suspending the accounts of several prominent global journalists, including those from the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post.

Modi to visit Bali from Nov 14-16 for G-20 summit, hold bilateral meets

Modi to visit Bali from Nov 14-16 for G-20 summit, hold bilateral meets

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Indonesian city of Bali from November 14 to 16 to attend the G-20 summit, the ministry of external affairs announced on Thursday.

Wickremesinghe rejects outside mediation, invites Tamil minority for talks

Wickremesinghe rejects outside mediation, invites Tamil minority for talks

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

India has been consistently calling upon Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments to protect the interests of the Tamil community and preserve the island nation's character as a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.

Mango issue: EU team to visit India in September

Mango issue: EU team to visit India in September

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

In April, the 28-member European Union had temporarily banned the import of Alphonso mangoes and four vegetables from India from May 1.

Sino-India trade to touch $100 bn in 5 years

Sino-India trade to touch $100 bn in 5 years

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

India's trade with China will touch the 100-billion dollar mark in the next five years, coming close to bilateral trade target with the European Union by 2013.

Tasks Cut Out For New Commerce Secretary

Tasks Cut Out For New Commerce Secretary

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The government is targeting export of goods and services worth $2 trillion by 2030.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex settled 292 points higher to close at 28,095 and the Nifty50 ended up 94 points at 8,636.

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

DGCA's move seeks to ban perfumes for pilots as they have alcohol and can affect the results of breathanalyser tests. But the FAA and EASA have different standards, says senior journalist Shobha John.

Europa League: Liverpool handed favourable draw in group stage

Europa League: Liverpool handed favourable draw in group stage

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Liverpool will take on LASK, Union Saint-Gilloise and Toulouse in the Europa League group stage while debutants Brighton & Hove Albion will face Ajax Amsterdam and Olympique de Marseille following the draw on Friday.

Omicron variant: UK, EU ban travellers from 7 African nations

Omicron variant: UK, EU ban travellers from 7 African nations

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The move came soon after Belgium confirmed a case of the B.1.1.529 variant in someone who had travelled back from Egypt earlier this month, with the European Union (EU) member states agreeing to a snap travel ban on seven African nations.

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The aid will directly benefit 25,000 people from some of the worst hit areas of the state, adding a humanitarian expert from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Operations has also been deployed to assess the situation in the state.

Ready-made garment exports are on a road to revival

Ready-made garment exports are on a road to revival

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Recovery was largely driven by the European Union markets.

Ukraine crisis: US and allies target Putin's daughters, Russian banks

Ukraine crisis: US and allies target Putin's daughters, Russian banks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

These sweeping financial sanctions follow the action earlier this week to cut off Russia's frozen funds in the United States to make debt payments.

Now, demands rise to scrutinise Gareth Bale's Real transfer deal

Now, demands rise to scrutinise Gareth Bale's Real transfer deal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Three Euro MPs want the European Union to probe Gareth Bale's 100 million euros ($111.25 million) move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid in 2013, according to media reports.

Denmark's PM postpones wedding for third time

Denmark's PM postpones wedding for third time

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The leader of Denmark's center-left Socialist Democratic party became the country's youngest prime minister last year at the age of 41.

Pepsi, Coke slam EU norms

Pepsi, Coke slam EU norms

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola joined hands to caution against the "blind" adoption of European norms as these could have serious implications on the Indian economy, while asserting compliance with the EU standards for their brand products sold in India.

India's deep discounts on Russian crude will stay

India's deep discounts on Russian crude will stay

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Even as the Group of Seven (G7) price cap on Russian crude oil enters into force as of December 5, India has been assured it will continue to receive the existing deep discounts on Russian oil, for the time being, informed officials. "We have been assured by our Russian partners of uninterrupted crude supplies at the existing rates for the time being. "There were a lot of reports of changes in (India's) buying patterns after the global price cap took hold.

EU lifts ban on import of mangoes from India

EU lifts ban on import of mangoes from India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The European Union on Tuesday decided to lift a ban on the import of mangoes from India after the country made improvements in plant health controls and certification system, clearing the way for them to return to the 28-member bloc.

India rejects criticism over handling of Stan Swamy's case

India rejects criticism over handling of Stan Swamy's case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The ministry of external affairs said India remains committed to the promotion and protection of the human rights of all its citizens and that the country's democratic polity is complemented by an independent judiciary and a range of national and state-level human rights commissions.

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

India, Norway to boost trade

India, Norway to boost trade

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

After initiating talks with the European Union for a trade agreement, India has now started talks with non-EU countries such as Norway to boost trade and investment flows.

US, China aircraft carriers in rare showdown in Taiwan Strait

US, China aircraft carriers in rare showdown in Taiwan Strait

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

China and the US flexed their naval might by deploying aircraft carriers in a rare showdown in the Taiwan Strait, the narrow channel that separates the Chinese mainland from Taiwan, as Beijing fumed over US House Speaker's meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Washington.

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

India plans duty cuts on wine and spirits

India plans duty cuts on wine and spirits

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Having exhausted its powers to block a World Trade Organization probe into high import duties on wine and spirits, India is likely to slash the rates through a new law to resolve the issue with the European Union and the US.

Russian foreign minister leaves Bali as G20 gets ready to censure Russia

Russian foreign minister leaves Bali as G20 gets ready to censure Russia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who was representing President Vladimir Putin, left Bali on Wednesday, a day ahead of the scheduled conclusion of the G20 Summit held amid the economic challenges triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war.

India joins $5.4 billion fusion project in France

India joins $5.4 billion fusion project in France

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

The project will have seven partners: the European Union, Japan, the United States, Russia, South Korea, China and India.

Ronaldo granted Spanish citizenship

Ronaldo granted Spanish citizenship

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Real Madrid's Brazilian striker will no longer take one of the club's three berths for non-European Union players.

Boris Johnson, UK's Brexit minister resign from Theresa May's govt

Boris Johnson, UK's Brexit minister resign from Theresa May's govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The government of British Prime Minister Theresa May was plunged into turmoil.

Indian nurses to be barred from UK

Indian nurses to be barred from UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

The new rule announced on Monday removes nurses from the Home Office shortage occupation list and applies to nurses in bands 5 and 6 - those who have between a few months and 18 months' experience.

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati.

European Parliament offers to help clean UCC site

European Parliament offers to help clean UCC site

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Twenty-three members of the European Parliament have in a letter to Prime Minsiter Dr Manmohan Singh offered support for efforts of the Government of India in assessing environmental contamination in Bhopal, Nityanand Jayaraman of the organisation International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal has claimed.

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ram, Laxmi, stories from the Hindu epics are seen in carvings, paintings and murals, as well as recognisable figures from mythology, like Garuda, Sheshnag, Nandi and Apsaras, notes Deepa Gahlot, savouring the beauty of Cambodia.

Kashmir tripartite issue: EU

Kashmir tripartite issue: EU

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

'India, Pakistan and people of Kashmir' should resolve it, the EU said.