News for 'Goodwill'

What's BJP president Gadkari doing in China?

What's BJP president Gadkari doing in China?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari arrived in Beijing on Thursday on a goodwill visit, the first-ever by a head of the party, to interact with the country's top leadership on a host of issues, including the India-China relations.

Not in Pak's interest to allow terror activities from its soil: Imran

Not in Pak's interest to allow terror activities from its soil: Imran

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

"It is not in our interest to allow use of Pakistan's territory for terror outside," Khan said.

Partition: What we must remember

Partition: What we must remember

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The world had almost completely forgotten about Partition, and many never learned about it, says Guneeta Singh Bhalla, the woman who founded the 1947 Partition Archive.

Pak to release 17 Indian prisoners

Pak to release 17 Indian prisoners

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Pakistan will release 17 Indian prisoners as a goodwill gesture on June 23, official sources said late Monday.

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

India faces no threat from the Ram temple

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'Now that the Ram mandir is done, we need to move on. And grapple with COVID-19, a sputtering economy, a belligerent China...' 'The temple may win a few more elections for the BJP, but by itself it won't solve the nation's growing problems of economic and social distress,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

India's outreach in the time of coronavirus

India's outreach in the time of coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

India's soft power diplomacy came into play during this cataclysm affecting the world as the pandemic defies barriers and borders, notes Rup Narayan Das.

'Irritants in ties will not affect Obama's visit'

'Irritants in ties will not affect Obama's visit'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The irritants that have cropped up in recent weeks in relations between India and the United States figured in the meeting between Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on the sidelines of the 65th United Nations General Assembly sessions in New York. But a senior US official said the 'superb cooperation and goodwill' between Washington and New Delhi would eclipse these hiccups and would not be a dampener on President Obama's visit.

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Gilgit Baltistan's large frontage with Kashmir and Ladakh across Kargil and the Siachen Glacier gives Pakistan and China the perceived scope for conduct of collusive operations against India and wrest control of the major course of the Indus and Shyok, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

India's Eid gift, frees 85 Pak prisoners

India's Eid gift, frees 85 Pak prisoners

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Most of them are fishermen lodged in various jails in the country.

Patil pitches for pharma, IT cos in China

Patil pitches for pharma, IT cos in China

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Patil, the first Indian Head of State to visit China in a decade, took up the issue of the growing trade imbalance.

Manmohan Singh sends mangoes to Pak PM Gilani

Manmohan Singh sends mangoes to Pak PM Gilani

Rediff.com25 May 2010

As he endeavours to reduce trust deficit between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sent a consignment of mangoes to his counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday. About 20 kgs of special Alphonso mangoes were despatched to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, which will pass these on to the Prime Minister's office there, sources said.

Cop who flung shoe at Omar quits

Cop who flung shoe at Omar quits

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Abdul Jan, the suspended policeman, who had flung a shoe towards Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the Independence Day, resigned from service on Wednesday. "I have quit the job of police", Jan told mediapersons on reaching home in Ajas-Bandipora, 40 km from Srinagar, in North Kashmir.

PM Modi has words of encouragement for athletes in Rio

PM Modi has words of encouragement for athletes in Rio

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India might be medal-less in the ongoing Olympics so far, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the athletes competing in Rio should not get disheartened as 'victory and setbacks are all a part of life'.

I am glad the Obamas won Indian hearts

I am glad the Obamas won Indian hearts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

'The next two years are not going to be a joy in Washington. All of Obama's charm, intellect and skills will have to be put aside as a new reality sets in. So it is wonderful to see the Obamas having a good time in India.'

Vote! The best Diwali gifts this festive season

Vote! The best Diwali gifts this festive season

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

We're done to death with mithai and dry fruits! What would you like to recieve as a Diwali gift? Take our poll and let us know!

Nepal's floundering democracy cosies up to China

Nepal's floundering democracy cosies up to China

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

A full-fledged civil war in Nepal that results in a Maoist take over would be immensely detrimental to India's national security interests. Even though such a prospect is improbable at present, the present situation in Nepal does not generate any confidence in the international community about the Nepalese political leaders' ability to ride the storm and steer their country's transformation to a representative multi-party democracy successfully.

Rio Ambassador: Aishwarya supports Salman!

Rio Ambassador: Aishwarya supports Salman!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The next season of the show will be back post a short break.

Anupam Kher's new role

Anupam Kher's new role

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

The actor has become the goodwill ambassador of Pratham Education Foundation.

'Scurrilous allegations tarnished my reputation': Akbar tells court

'Scurrilous allegations tarnished my reputation': Akbar tells court

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The former Union minister filed a criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani after she named him in the #MeToo campaign.

Angelina Jolie to adopt child from Haiti?

Angelina Jolie to adopt child from Haiti?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Chouhan sends defamation notice to Sonia, state Cong chief

Chouhan sends defamation notice to Sonia, state Cong chief

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his wife Sadhna Singh have sent a defamation notice to Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party state unit chief, demanding Rs 10 crore in damages, over an advertisement issued by Congress targeting his family.

Over 100 Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan off Gujarat coast

Over 100 Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Pakistan Maritime Security Agency arrested the fishermen and seized the boats off Jakhau coast in Kutch district.

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay, however, refused to comment whether there was reduction of Indian troops at the tri-junction between India-China-Bhuta.

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years'

Pancholis file Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Jiah Khan's mother

Pancholis file Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Jiah Khan's mother

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Actor couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, whose son Suraj is facing charges of abetting the suicide of actress Jiah Khan, have filed a Rs 100 crore defamation suit in the Bombay high court against Rabia Khan, the mother of the deceased.

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Chinese troops are not geared to fight Indian troops who are battle hardened and acclimatised and are far more hardy.'

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.

Naxal war: Govt withdraws cases against tribals

Naxal war: Govt withdraws cases against tribals

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

In a major initiative to win "goodwill" of tribals and choke public support for the Naxals, the government has withdrawn over one lakh cases slapped on tribals in centrally-ruled Jharkhand.

Pak wants Indian aid routed through UN

Pak wants Indian aid routed through UN

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Pakistan has refused to accept directly the Indian aid of five million dollars for its desperate flood victims and instead suggested that it be routed through the UN.

RPG Enterprises division to be over by Dec

RPG Enterprises division to be over by Dec

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The patriarch of the Rs 16,000-crore (Rs 160-billion) diversified conglomerate RPG Enterprises, R P Goenka said on Friday that the empire would be divided between his two sons by December this year.

Indian Ambassador to the US Meera Shankar on India-US relations

Indian Ambassador to the US Meera Shankar on India-US relations

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

'India and US relations move forward on the basis of potential and opportunities in the context of our bilateral relations,' says India's ambassador to the US, Meera Shankar.

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'At a time when the economic situation in the country warrants the closest attention of the government, India can ill afford a situation where the citizenry and the government enter into confrontation on the roads'

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Ayodhya D-day: Centre rushes paramilitary forces to UP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

As the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday sent a general advisory to all the states and Union territories asking them to deploy adequate security personnel at all sensitive places, political leaders made fresh calls to people not to indulge in making provocative remarks or spreading rumours.

Ties with India based on mutual respect: Nepal PM

Ties with India based on mutual respect: Nepal PM

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Nepal attaches 'great importance' to its relations with India which are based on mutual respect, goodwill, understanding and cooperation, Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said.

India shoots down live satellite, 4th country to enter space power club

India shoots down live satellite, 4th country to enter space power club

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

India is only the fourth country to acquire such a specialised and modern capability after the United States, Russia and China.

Indian colts skip Aus tour due to security fears

Indian colts skip Aus tour due to security fears

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Security fears fuelled by the attacks on Indians living in Australia have prompted half a dozen academy-level players from India to pull out of a series ironically meant to promote goodwill between the two countries.

Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Mumbai-headquartered financial services firm Edelweiss, for close to a decade now, has been aligning its brand with sporting talent of every kind except cricket. What made the company buck the trend, and has it worked?

PM denounces Kabul attack

PM denounces Kabul attack

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh condemned the "senseless act of violence and barbarism" in Kabul on Friday, saying the Indians who were killed in the bomb attack were on a "mission of goodwill and friendship".

Pak releases 12 Taliban prisoners in Swat

Pak releases 12 Taliban prisoners in Swat

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

Pakistani authorities have released 12 Taliban prisoners in the restive Swat valley as a goodwill gesture in the wake of a peace deal signed by the North West Frontier Province government and religious hardliners.