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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Kashmir tripartite issue: EU

Kashmir tripartite issue: EU

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

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

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.

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.

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 backs India's peace moves

EU backs India's peace moves

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

The EU India summit is likely to endorse India's position on bilateral talks with Pakistan on Kashmir.

Focus on poor nations, India urges EU, US

Focus on poor nations, India urges EU, US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

India has asked the United States and the European Union to focus on the interests of poorer countries in global trade talks or risk seeing the current round of negotiations being a "suicide round".

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.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the week gone by

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the week gone by

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the last week.

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.

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

EU to cancel China's trade GSP benefits

EU to cancel China's trade GSP benefits

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

In a major blow to China's exports, the European Union has announced that it is cancelling some of the advantages enjoyed by Chinese commodities under the generalised system of preferences (GSP) so that other developing countries can also benefit.

Now basmati DNA to check fakes

Now basmati DNA to check fakes

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

India will submit a DNA protocol for basmati rice to the European Union soon, aimed at preventing fraudulent exports of the variety to the latter.

India opposes EU basmati norms

India opposes EU basmati norms

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

India plans data protection laws

India plans data protection laws

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Faced with increasing pressure from the European Union, the government is all set to introduce a new legislation on data protection next year and also amend the Information Technology Act to plug loopholes and strengthen it.

Indo-EU summit cancelled

Indo-EU summit cancelled

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Lotus in G20 logo shocking, says Cong; Rajiv means..., retorts BJP

Lotus in G20 logo shocking, says Cong; Rajiv means..., retorts BJP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The attack by the Opposition party came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the logo, theme and website for India's upcoming presidency of the grouping.

Imran Khan lauds India's 'independent foreign policy' on Ukraine

Imran Khan lauds India's 'independent foreign policy' on Ukraine

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Khan said that India, which is a part of Quad, has imported oil from Russia despite American sanctions.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex was up 241 points at 26,867 and the Nifty50 gained 68 points at 8,239.

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.

Sensex soars 237 points ahead of Brexit poll outcome

Sensex soars 237 points ahead of Brexit poll outcome

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Participants will watch out for the Brexit poll outcome in the late morning trades tomorrow.

WTO reverses ruling on Indian bed linen

WTO reverses ruling on Indian bed linen

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

In a major victory for India, World Trade Organisation on Wednesday reversed its earlier compliance ruling on Indian bed linen dispute with the European Union.

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.

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.

Will India join e-commerce deal at WTO?

Will India join e-commerce deal at WTO?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

India is unlikely to join the ongoing negotiations for a plurilateral deal on e-commerce at the World Trade Organization (WTO), notwithstanding a change in stance on data localisation and cross-border flow of data. Under the new draft digital personal data protection (DPDP) Bill, put out on Friday for public consultation, the government has proposed free cross-border flow of data with 'friendly' nations, significantly easing its earlier stance on data localisation. India has so far stayed out of a group of 87 countries, including the US, European Union, China, and Japan that are negotiating trade-related aspects on e-commerce since December 2017.

India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Russia continued as India's main arms supplier, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said.

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

India on Thursday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a vote moved by the US to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group F matches between Georgia and Portugal; Czechia and Turkey in Germany on Wednesday.

Post-Brexit currency volatility may hit India's exports

Post-Brexit currency volatility may hit India's exports

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

India's exports to EU and Britain stood at $35.35 billion and $9.35 billion in 2015-16, respectively