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ED to probe Fema breach in Paytm bank case

ED to probe Fema breach in Paytm bank case

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has launched a preliminary investigation or a pre-open inquiry into alleged violations related to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) in the Paytm Payments Bank case, according to sources in the know. The probe follows serious concerns raised by the Reserve Bank of India on multiple violations by the Paytm bank, which is a joint venture between One97 Communications, which is the parent company of Paytm, and the group's founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Palestine recalls Pak envoy for sharing stage with Hafiz Saeed

Palestine recalls Pak envoy for sharing stage with Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

"The Palestine government has told Ali that he was not anymore its envoy to Pakistan," Haija said.

How Sports Ministry plans to attract top coaches to train elite athletes

How Sports Ministry plans to attract top coaches to train elite athletes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The Sports Ministry removed the Rs 2 lakh cap on the salary given to Indian coaches for training elite athletes in a bid to encourage them to produce better results. The move is also aimed at attracting former players to become high performance trainers.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The turning point in his career was undoubtedly Nepal where he was sent as ambassador and acted with a cool head.

Cricket Diplomacy: Aus Deputy PM to attend WC final

Cricket Diplomacy: Aus Deputy PM to attend WC final

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Australian Deputy PM Marles to watch India-Australia World Cup cricket final in Ahmedabad

Foreign listing of start-ups, MSMEs will now be easier

Foreign listing of start-ups, MSMEs will now be easier

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The criteria for allowing companies to avail of this provision will include profitability, networth, paid-up capital, and turnover.

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Shrinivas Sainis Dattatraya, 39, went missing on Friday from camp IV situated at an altitude of 8,400 metres while returning from the Summit, said Mingma Sherpa, chairperson of the Seven Summit Trek, which organised the expedition.

Hutchison row: Govt supports Essar

Hutchison row: Govt supports Essar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

the Company Affairs Ministry has come out in support of Essar by asking FIPB to change guidelines that allow greater say to the Indian partner in the consultative process.

Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov ahead of G20 meet

Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov ahead of G20 meet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov focusing on the Ukraine conflict, bilateral ties and issues relating to the G20 foreign ministers' meeting.

Occupied for decades: MEA on reports of 2nd Chinese bridge in Pangong area

Occupied for decades: MEA on reports of 2nd Chinese bridge in Pangong area

Rediff.com20 May 2022

At a media briefing, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India monitors such developments.

Pakistan pull out of Chess Olympiad

Pakistan pull out of Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

'It is surprising that Pakistan has suddenly taken the decision of not participating in the FIDE Chess Olympiad, particularly after the team has already reached India'.

PHOTOS: PM in Maldives on his 1st foreign visit after re-election

PHOTOS: PM in Maldives on his 1st foreign visit after re-election

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Modi will be conferred with the Maldives' highest honour "Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen".

Aziz meets PM Modi, sends bouquet to Swaraj

Aziz meets PM Modi, sends bouquet to Swaraj

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Aziz also attended a dinner where he exchanged pleasantries with PM Modi.

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

National Disaster Management Authority had in 2016 suggested assistance offered as a goodwill gesture 'may' be accepted.

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed nearly '50 people', including 'some middlemen' and personal assistants, will be part of the delegation that will travel with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Allow foreign brokers in comexes: DIPP

Allow foreign brokers in comexes: DIPP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

DIPP's proposal is believed to have the support of the ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution and was originally mooted by the Forward Markets Commission.

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The foreign minister said he has other engagements in Bangladesh while the home minister cancelled the visit due to ongoing protests against CAB.

India lodges protest with Pakistan on harassment of diplomats

India lodges protest with Pakistan on harassment of diplomats

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The protest came a day after the two countries agreed to develop a corridor on their respective side of the border to link a historic Sikh shrine in Kartarpur in Pakistan.

No violation, says MEA as Canada withdraws 41 diplomats

No violation, says MEA as Canada withdraws 41 diplomats

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

India on Friday rejected Canada's attempt to 'portray' the withdrawal of 41 of Canadian diplomats from the country as a violation of international norms, and asserted that ensuring two-way diplomatic parity is fully consistent with the provisions of Vienna convention on diplomatic relations.

India slams Pak for sheltering 'first accused' of Pulwama attack

India slams Pak for sheltering 'first accused' of Pulwama attack

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava also slammed Pakistan's flip-flop on the presence of Dawood Ibrahim in the country, saying it 'lays bare the insincerity' of Islamabad in responding to legitimate expectations of the world that it will track down international terrorists operating from its soil.

Hyundai Kashmir post: S Korean FM calls Jaishankar, 'regrets offence'

Hyundai Kashmir post: S Korean FM calls Jaishankar, 'regrets offence'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The South Korean foreign minister on Tuesday 'regretted the offence' caused to the people and government of India by the social media post on the so-called Kashmir solidarity day by the Hyundai Pakistan, a day after New Delhi summoned the RoK envoy to express 'strong displeasure' over the 'unacceptable' post.

Ahead of 2nd summit, Trump says no rush to see North Korea denuclearise

Ahead of 2nd summit, Trump says no rush to see North Korea denuclearise

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

"We will soon find out. I'm in no rush. There's no testing... If you look at the end of the Obama administration, it was a disaster. What was going on. You don't have that right now. It's a much different feeling. I think people have...there's always danger, but I think people have much different feeling," he said.

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan on Thursday said that the country's air force struck terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-Balochistan province, a day after Islamabad recalled its ambassador from Tehran in the wake of Iranian missile and drone strikes in Balochistan.

No need to sign NPT for NSG membership: India to China

No need to sign NPT for NSG membership: India to China

Rediff.com20 May 2016

India on Friday rejected China's contention that it must sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty to get membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Our expectation from Pakistanis never very high: Jaishankar on Bilawal

Our expectation from Pakistanis never very high: Jaishankar on Bilawal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Jaishankar said: "Our expectation levels with the Pakistanis are never very high."

Chinese foreign minister speaks to Jaishankar, talks peace

Chinese foreign minister speaks to Jaishankar, talks peace

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wang said the two sides should follow the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and strengthen the communication and coordination on the proper handling of the border situation through the existing channels so as to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border area, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.

Pak formally informs India of allowing wheat to Afghanistan

Pak formally informs India of allowing wheat to Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Pakistan on Wednesday said it has formally informed India about its decision to allow the transportation of an Indian humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat and life saving drugs to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory on an 'exceptional basis for humanitarian purposes.'

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told the UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on Monday that "Ukraine deeply regrets that more than 2,000 citizens of India, China, Turkey, Pakistan and other countries suffer today along with Ukrainians from Russian aggression."

No prospect of structured talks with India: Pakistan

No prospect of structured talks with India: Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Amid continued strain in ties, Pakistan on Wednesday said it does not see any prospect of having structured talks with India in the near future and made it clear that the ball is in India's court to initiate dialogue.

Govt, BJP come out guns blazing over Bilawal's attack on Modi

Govt, BJP come out guns blazing over Bilawal's attack on Modi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

India on Friday launched a no-holds-barred attack on Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for his 'uncivilised' outburst against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the comments were a 'new low' even for that country.

After minister's tweet, MHA says no flats for Rohingyas in Delhi

After minister's tweet, MHA says no flats for Rohingyas in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

EWS flats have been constructed by the New Delhi Municipal Council and are located in the Bakkarwala area near Tikri border.

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

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