News for 'G20'

Modi holds informal meets with Biden, Sunak, Macron

Modi holds informal meets with Biden, Sunak, Macron

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had informal interactions with US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, French President Emmanuel Macron and several other global leaders on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali and exchanged views on a range of issues.

G-20 asks nations to share information to curb tax evasion

G-20 asks nations to share information to curb tax evasion

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

It also warned of its readiness to use its "existing counter measures" if they fail to enforce transparency measures.

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti on Delhi Metro walls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Delhi Police has arrested a 30-year-old man and detained one more in connection with writing pro-Khalistan messages on the walls of four Delhi Metro stations ahead of the G20 Summit, officials said.

Rahul seeks JPC probe into Adani family investing in own shares

Rahul seeks JPC probe into Adani family investing in own shares

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group was on Thursday hit by fresh allegations of associates of the promoter family using Mauritius-based 'opaque' investment funds to secretly invest hundreds of millions of dollars to fuel the spectacular rise in group stocks during 2013 to 2018, a charge the conglomerate denied vehemently.

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Herzog further claimed that Iran is supporting the "terror machine" by providing billions of dollars aiming to undermine the regional situation.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

G-20 to meet EU Trade Commissioner next month

G-20 to meet EU Trade Commissioner next month

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

In a bid to break the deadlock on multilateral trade issues after the collapse of WTO's Cancun Ministerial, G-20 developing countries on agriculture will hold a meeting with EU Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy on December 12.

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Former Central Bureau of Investigation joint director Amit Kumar, who is now posted as Chhattisgarh police ADG, led the probe into the coal scam that resulted in convictions in a number of cases.

Dilli Door Nahin Hain, Biden Saab!

Dilli Door Nahin Hain, Biden Saab!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Air Force One with United States President Joe Biden on board left Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at 1645 local time on Thursday afternoon.

Modi sees tiranga on floor at BRICS meet, does this

Modi sees tiranga on floor at BRICS meet, does this

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Showing respect to the Indian flag, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday immediately picked up the tricolour placed on stage at a BRICS meeting here to mark the standing place of every leader so as not to step on it.

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Results 2024: What Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'The 2024 election results will lead to much intense targeting of Modi, more intense debates, many more breakdowns in Parliament and many more movements on the streets.' 'The results have hit Modi's standing, and the politics of the Opposition parties will be sharply focused to ensure that Modi doesn't get back his charisma of being 'invincible' with help of State power.' Sheela Bhatt looks at the political situation through the prism of 2024 Lok Sabha election results.

Consensus or concession by Modi?: Cong on LAC row

Consensus or concession by Modi?: Cong on LAC row

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The External Affairs Ministry claimed that more than mere courtesies were exchanged between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China President Xi Jinping at Bali G20 Meet in November 2022.

Were external forces involved in Manipur violence, asks Bhagwat

Were external forces involved in Manipur violence, asks Bhagwat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

"Which foreign powers may be interested in taking advantage of unrest and instability in Manipur? Does the geopolitics of south east Asia also have a role in these events," he asked.

Modi to move resolution to rename India as 'Bharat'

Modi to move resolution to rename India as 'Bharat'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The PM will move the resolution on September 18 at the new Parliament House.

My advice to my govt is...: Canada envoy amid row with India

My advice to my govt is...: Canada envoy amid row with India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Let the governments do what they are doing, let the government do diplomacy but everyone knows that in the long term, Canada's strategic interest and India's strategic interest are absolutely aligned," the high commissioner said.

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In an interview via email days ahead of his visit to New Delhi to attend the G20 summit on September 9 and 10, Sunak said Wednesday the response from the Indian people to his appointment as the prime minister was "overwhelming and humbling."

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.

BJP held celebrations on day soldiers died: Oppn

BJP held celebrations on day soldiers died: Oppn

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Colonel Manpreet Singh, Commanding Officer of 19 Rashtriya Rifles, Major Ashish Dhonack, and Deputy Superintendent Humayun Bhat were killed in the gunfight with terrorists that ensued in Garol area of Anantnag district early Wednesday.

Canadian PM Trudeau's aircraft faces tech issues in Delhi airport

Canadian PM Trudeau's aircraft faces tech issues in Delhi airport

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's aircraft is facing technical issues at the Delhi airport due to which his departure has been delayed, according to a source.

BRICS joint action at G20 summit may be wishful thinking

BRICS joint action at G20 summit may be wishful thinking

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Group still far from coordinating monetary/forex policy

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A day ahead of a crucial G20 meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday evening hosted a welcome dinner for the foreign ministers attending the deliberations but the reception was missed by his counterparts from the US, China, Germany and France.

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Had it not been for the slow but sure emergence of China as a threat to the western order, would India have been accepted as a near-equal partner by individual western nations, jointly and severally, questions N Sathiya Moorthy.

Still believe he's a dictator: Biden after meeting Xi

Still believe he's a dictator: Biden after meeting Xi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

United States President Joe Biden has once again called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a 'dictator', just hours after they met for the first time in more than a year and held candid and productive discussions to revive bilateral ties.

G20 nations should monitor workforce requirement across globe

G20 nations should monitor workforce requirement across globe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Globally, industries need to sit together and look at the demand for professionals that is expected to emerge from different countries.

Surat's Ready For Navratri! Are You?

Surat's Ready For Navratri! Are You?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The city is in garba and dandiya practice mode.

Meet the Indian behind G8, G20 summits in Canada

Meet the Indian behind G8, G20 summits in Canada

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Sanjeev Chowdhury, director general, department of foreign affairs in Canada, headed the team that organised the G8 and G20 summits in Huntsville and Toronto respectively from June 25 to 27. When he joined Canada's foreign service 15 years ago and became a part of the team that organised the G7 summit -- as it was then called -- in Halifax, he never imagined that he would one day be responsible for organising these major events. He spoke to rediff.com's Ajit Jain.

Farmers' protest: Delhi police orders 30,000 tear gas shells

Farmers' protest: Delhi police orders 30,000 tear gas shells

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Delhi Police has already stocked up a large number of tear gas shells and ordered 30,000 more from the BSF's Tear Smoke Unit (TSU) located at Tekanpur in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, an official said.

Turkey 'will be proud': Erdogan on permanent UNSC membership for India

Turkey 'will be proud': Erdogan on permanent UNSC membership for India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Erdogan said all non-P5 members should have an opportunity to become members of the Security Council by rotation.

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

'The BJP was supporting him from behind in order to bring down the Congress government.'

PEW survey finds 80% of Indians gung-ho about Modi

PEW survey finds 80% of Indians gung-ho about Modi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

About 80 per cent of Indians have a favourable view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around seven in 10 Indians believe their country has recently become more influential, according to a survey by the PEW Research Center.

New Israeli settlements in West Bank illegal: Blinken

New Israeli settlements in West Bank illegal: Blinken

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The new Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal and inconsistent with international law, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said, reversing a Trump-era policy.

'A prime minister should take the country forward'

'A prime minister should take the country forward'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'The prime minister took a meeting recently and he asked for suggestions and ideas for a plan till 2047.'

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The United States has said there ought to be a full and fair investigation into Canada's allegations that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a separatist Sikh leader in British Columbia earlier this year.

INDIA disturbs Modi, name change panic reaction by govt, says Rahul in Belgium

INDIA disturbs Modi, name change panic reaction by govt, says Rahul in Belgium

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Gandhi also said such controversies seem to play out every time his party raises concerns of "crony capitalism".

PM to take up India's concerns at G20 Summit in Cannes

PM to take up India's concerns at G20 Summit in Cannes

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The prime minister will be assisted by Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, India's Sherpa to the G20 process.

Modi greets Biden with tight hug at G7 Summit

Modi greets Biden with tight hug at G7 Summit

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The brief interaction between the two leaders comes ahead of Modi's first state visit to the US next month.

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'The allegations of government involvement in targeted assassinations abroad are likely to help, not hurt, the ruling party.' 'True or false, they convey a sense of muscularity and, in some quarters, are celebrated as a harbinger of 'great power' status.'

India's New Silk Route

India's New Silk Route

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The enduring legacy of trade routes lies in shared stories and religious diversity. Can the India-Middle East-Europe Economic corridor harness this legacy to empower nations, asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Cost of hosting G20 meet pegged at pound 50 mn

Cost of hosting G20 meet pegged at pound 50 mn

Rediff.com21 Mar 2009

The total cost of hosting the crucial G20 summit in London's Docklands on April 2, at which global recession will be the main topic, may be about pound 50 million, including pound 10 million for security.