News for 'GIFT City'

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

New airport, revamped railway station: Modi's gifts for Ayodhya ahead of Ram temple event

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

This visit by the prime minister comes weeks ahead of the 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of the Ram temple.

PIX: Manchester City cruise past Newcastle into FA Cup semis

PIX: Manchester City cruise past Newcastle into FA Cup semis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Kevin de Bruyne's first-half penalty and a superb strike by Raheem Sterling after the break earned holders Manchester City a comfortable 2-0 away win at Newcastle United in the weekend's last FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

'India's gold demand may cross China's'

'India's gold demand may cross China's'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'When the gold price rises rapidly, India's physical gold market remains on standby.'

Champions League PIX: Man City thrash Bayern; Inter win

Champions League PIX: Man City thrash Bayern; Inter win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Erling Haaland set another scoring record as Manchester City beat Bayern Munich

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

Chelsea claw back to reach FA Cup semis

Chelsea claw back to reach FA Cup semis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Chelsea had looked in full control at halftime after goals from Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Kalrock seeks 2 months more to get Jet's operations certificate

Kalrock seeks 2 months more to get Jet's operations certificate

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sources said the process has taken time because of a delay in leasing of aircraft. As per the original plan the aircraft were to be leased through GIFT City, Gujarat, but this is proving costlier than doing it offshore.

Uddhav defends 'patriot' use at INDIA rally speech in Mumbai

Uddhav defends 'patriot' use at INDIA rally speech in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Thackeray had addressed the audience as his deshbhakt and deshpremi brothers and sisters" instead of the traditional invocation of "Hindu brothers and sisters" at the Shivaji Park gathering in Mumbai.

EPL PIX: Haaland scores twice as Man City cruise past Leeds

EPL PIX: Haaland scores twice as Man City cruise past Leeds

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Haaland effectively put the game to bed early in the second half with a simple finish, before taking his league tally to 20 for the season in the 64th minute.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

RBI issues framework for Indian banks' foreign biz

RBI issues framework for Indian banks' foreign biz

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has put in place a framework to allow overseas subsidiaries and branches of Indian banks and financial institutions to undertake activities not specifically permitted in the Indian domestic market. The framework also specifies the applicability of these instructions to International Financial Services Centres in India, including Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). While these activities may not need prior approval, they are subject to compliance with all applicable laws/regulations and conditions stipulated by the RBI and those prescribed by the host regulator.

Beware of Chinese Bearing Gifts

Beware of Chinese Bearing Gifts

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday met Sri Lanka's top leadership and discussed a host of issues, including the debt crisis faced by the island nation, investments, promoting tourism and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as the two countries marked the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

PIX: Yamal double leads Barca to big win; Atletico cruise

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Barcelona top the LaLiga standings with 15 points, four ahead of Real Madrid and Villarreal. Girona are seventh on seven points.

Champions League PIX: Man City eliminate Real Madrid; Ronaldo brace not enough as Lyon knock out Juventus

Champions League PIX: Man City eliminate Real Madrid; Ronaldo brace not enough as Lyon knock out Juventus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Manchester City reached the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Real Madrid 2-1 (4-2 on aggregate) at the Etihad Stadium on Friday, with scorers Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus taking advantage of errors by defender Raphael Varane.

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

'Tis that time of the year...

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

Will gift my parents their dream car, says Vrinda after big pay-day

Will gift my parents their dream car, says Vrinda after big pay-day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

It was a red-letter day for Vrinda Dinesh having hit the WPL pay-dirt with a whopping Rs 1.30 crore deal.

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Rediff.com16 May 2024

India has been a tea sipping society. But the aromatic wave of coffee culture is wafting across it.

Modi breaks security protocol in Varanasi, accepts gifts from local man

Modi breaks security protocol in Varanasi, accepts gifts from local man

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

While the locals were welcoming the prime minister, he asked his security personnel to step aside and accepted a 'pagdi' (turban) and a scarf from a man.

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday announced that the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at its position at the 'garbh griha' of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

CBI raids Mahua Moitra's premises in cash-for-query case

CBI raids Mahua Moitra's premises in cash-for-query case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Teams of the central probe agency reached Moitra's residence in Kolkata and other cities early on Saturday, informed about the search proceedings and started the operation.

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The 'Holi celebrations' event was organised by the Governor in the honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.

What Modi offered at Ram temple in Ayodhya

What Modi offered at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts from Sri Ranganath Swamy temple in Tiruchirapalli to the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya.

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Modi knows that the BMC elections are critical for his party which has never won a majority in the city's 227 wards.

Can Mirabai overcome injuries to lift Paris Oly gold?

Can Mirabai overcome injuries to lift Paris Oly gold?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

From firewood to barbells, no burden is too heavy for India's Mirabai

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Modi hails EC for 'violence-free' LS polls in first 2 phases

Modi hails EC for 'violence-free' LS polls in first 2 phases

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Modi also said the way the Indian elections are being conducted could be a learning process for other democracies.

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The avoidable stresses and strains in ties helped in one way. It showed for the entire region how a matured India handled diplomatic relations, especially with a smaller and suspicious neighbour, with practised dignity and patience, unruffled by provocations in word, deed and action, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes Aakar Patel.

Modi inaugurates India's first international exchange

Modi inaugurates India's first international exchange

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

INX will trade initially in equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives including index and stocks

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

China's Yang Jiayu claimed gold in the women's 20km race walk at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Pune teen's grandpa held, CCTV footage tampered with

Pune teen's grandpa held, CCTV footage tampered with

Rediff.com25 May 2024

The DVR of a CCTV camera has been recovered from the house of the grandfather of the teenage boy involved in the Porsche crash case and the preliminary probe suggests tampering with footage, the prosecution told a court which sent the accused to police custody till May 28.

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

'Won't Date A Girl From A Slum'

'Won't Date A Girl From A Slum'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Religion and economic barriers continue to define love in modern India, discovers Preshth Bhardwaj.