News for 'Goodwill'

India hands over Pak soldier who crossed LoC

India hands over Pak soldier who crossed LoC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

The custody of 19-year-old Arif Ali was transferred to the Pakistan Army at a flag meeting along the LoC in Chakan-Da-Bagh Crossing Point in Poonch district at 1010 hours

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Company's loss-making Russian arm painted three World Cup soccer venues, and two airports to break even this fiscal; Berger now mulls acquiring competing painting companies.

People from Bihar, UP attacked in Guj after infant's rape; 342 held

People from Bihar, UP attacked in Guj after infant's rape; 342 held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Non-Gujaratis were targeted and hate messages circulated against them on social media after a native of Bihar was arrested for allegedly raping the toddler on September 28.

Pakistan frees 315 Indian fishermen

Pakistan frees 315 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Pakistan on Wednesday freed 315 Indian fishermen, including over 20 juveniles, from a prison in Karachi as a goodwill gesture, with officials saying that they had been sent to Lahore to be repatriated via the Wagah land border crossing.

Pakistan provokes again, arrests 30 Indian fishermen

Pakistan provokes again, arrests 30 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Indian fishermen will be presented before a judicial magistrate on Thursday and then sent to jail. The latest arrests come at a time when tensions between the two countries are escalating over various issues.

Inside Priyanka Chopra's jet-setting life

Inside Priyanka Chopra's jet-setting life

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Meet the busiest actress in B-town!

'Naveen Patnaik is sowing confusion within BJP ranks'

'Naveen Patnaik is sowing confusion within BJP ranks'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'That's the beauty of Naveen.' 'His intermittent support to the NDA and Modi confuses BJP workers in Odisha.' 'It gives an impression that Naveen has a tacit understanding with the NDA and that the BJP will not really challenge him wholeheartedly.'

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said a total of 2,51,447 persons travelling in 2,315 flights have been screened so far.

Dr Singh arrives in Moscow on a three-day visit

Dr Singh arrives in Moscow on a three-day visit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said expanding Indo-Russian bilateral cooperation and consolidating coordination on regional and global issues was in the interest of India and that of global peace and prosperity.

Taliban leader says peace talks on, Pak govt denies

Taliban leader says peace talks on, Pak govt denies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2011

Pakistani Taliban's fugitive leader Maulvi Faqir Mohammad has said that he is holding peace talks with the government and a deal could be signed by the two sides "very soon", a claim rejected by local authorities and another militant commander.

Two Faces of Bangladesh

Two Faces of Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

With Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh prime minister, all is well with the world of India-Bangladesh relations, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

China-US basketball 'friendly' erupts into brawl

China-US basketball 'friendly' erupts into brawl

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

As US Vice President Joe Biden built trust with China in Beijing's corridors of power, goodwill between the two nations unravelled Thursday night on a nearby basketball court, where players beat each other up and even a chair was thrown.

Ayodhya row: Sri Sri again appeals to AIMPLB for out-of-court settlement

Ayodhya row: Sri Sri again appeals to AIMPLB for out-of-court settlement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

He said going through the court was a loss for both Hindus and Muslims and an out-of-court settlement would be a 'win-win situation' for both the communities.

Malaysian PM Razak meets Rajinikanth on Chennai visit

Malaysian PM Razak meets Rajinikanth on Chennai visit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Malaysian PM described the meeting with the veteran actor as 'warm and friendly'.

24 Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails return home

24 Indian prisoners in Pakistani jails return home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Twenty-four Indians languishing in Pakistani jails crossed into their homeland from the Wagah border on Friday.

Jallikattu: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan call for restraint by students

Jallikattu: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan call for restraint by students

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

While Rajini said the protests by the students 'should be etched in golden letters', Haasan questioned police force on the students.

Mr PM, don't expect spectacular results from Zardari meet

Mr PM, don't expect spectacular results from Zardari meet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Look for or try for a little more goodwill, a little less venom, writes senior analyst B Raman in a open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the eve of Pakistan President Asif Zardari's visit to India

Lack of new leaders in Congress is a 'handicap': Rahul

Lack of new leaders in Congress is a 'handicap': Rahul

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi feels that the future belongs to Congress if it makes efforts to bring up new leadership at various levels as absence of leaders in 40-50 age group is a "big handicap".

India to provide economic help to Nepal

India to provide economic help to Nepal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

The funding will help developmental works in Nepal.

Jayalalithaa defends support for Modi's fast

Jayalalithaa defends support for Modi's fast

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday said her support to her Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi's fast was an "expression of goodwill" and dismissed suggestions about a change in the political dynamics behind her gesture. "Narendra Modi has announced that he is going on a fast for communal harmony and peace and unity. This is also in line with our policy of secularism and maintaining communal harmony and peace," said Jayalalithaa.

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

20 occasions she captured our attention.

China engaged in provocative action on Monday too: India

China engaged in provocative action on Monday too: India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The MEA spokesperson further said the actions and behaviour of the Chinese side since earlier this year along the LAC have been in "clear violation" of the bilateral agreements and protocols concluded between the two countries to ensure peace and tranquility on the border.

Why India can't allow an Egypt uprising in Kashmir

Why India can't allow an Egypt uprising in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

India would find itself severely compromised if called upon to handle a border war with China and put down a staged Egyptian style uprising in Kashmir simultaneously, says Vivek Gumaste

Warship did not confront Indian naval ship: China

Warship did not confront Indian naval ship: China

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

China in Monday dismissed as "groundless" a media report that its navy had confronted an Indian naval ship in the South China Sea while returning from a goodwill visit to Vietnam.

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie postponed to November

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad next month has been postponed to November under "exceptional circumstances" after a security review, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday.

PCB hell bent on resuming bilateral ties with India

PCB hell bent on resuming bilateral ties with India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

PCB chief wants ICC to pursue India on bilateral playing ties

THIS is the BIGGEST Independence Day release

THIS is the BIGGEST Independence Day release

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Joginder Tuteja looks at the Independence Day releases over the years.

Malala, you're an undeniable force: Priyanka

Malala, you're an undeniable force: Priyanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'Your jokes, your love for Hindi Films, your infectious laughter will always remind me of what a huge responsibility you have taken on at such a tender age...'

He is a hero: Top army commander meets slain Umar Fayaz's family

He is a hero: Top army commander meets slain Umar Fayaz's family

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The General Officer in Command of south Kashmir-based Victor Force, Major General B S Raju, who visited Fayaz's residence on occasion of chahrum (the fourth day mourning), praised the "brave family" of the officer and said the army will always stand by them.

Murthy sad over how UPA handled corruption issue

Murthy sad over how UPA handled corruption issue

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Infosys founder, N R Narayana Murthy, otherwise an admirer of the government, says he's unhappy at the way Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh have handled the Lok Pal Bill issue.

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'The real significance of the visit lies in the extent of the receptivity in Myanmar of the account of Chinese perfidy given by India's military and civilian top brass and how they assess the danger to themselves of dancing with the dragon,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

India sets free eight Pakistani nationals

India sets free eight Pakistani nationals

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The Indian government in a goodwill gesture repatriated eight Pakistani prisoners through the land transit route of Indo-Pak border in Attari on Tuesday.

#InstaStories: Priyanka's shoutout to Katrina

#InstaStories: Priyanka's shoutout to Katrina

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

In this series, InstaStories, we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.

Priyanka wishes The Rock on his birthday

Priyanka wishes The Rock on his birthday

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Temperamentally, they are quite alike.' 'Ahmed Patel avoided the limelight and was not a power seeker.' 'The Gandhis too are not power wielders, but trustees of power.'

TEXT: PM Manmohan Singh's historic speech in Maldives Parliament

TEXT: PM Manmohan Singh's historic speech in Maldives Parliament

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

The text of the address by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the People`s Majlis (parliament) in Maldives

Lankan navy hands over Indian fishermen to Coast Guard

Lankan navy hands over Indian fishermen to Coast Guard

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Sri Lankan navy on Saturday handed over 94 Tamil Nadu fishermen taken into custody by them to the Indian Coast Guard at the International Maritime Boundary Line, police said.

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Keeping its financial interests in mind, China wants no enmity with the Nepalese government.'

Hope for re-engagement after polls in India: Pak

Hope for re-engagement after polls in India: Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'A narrative is needed that captures the reality in Pakistan objectively and more fully'