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'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'He is convinced that this will help him in the next election.' 'But as we know, the best laid plans of mice and men can go awry.'

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The India meteorological department (IMD) on Wednesday evening issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighbouring districts, predicting "extremely heavy rainfall".

Rustom Patel wins Gulf autocross

Rustom Patel wins Gulf autocross

Rediff.com12 Mar 2006

The Gulf Autocross for two-wheelers took place at the Godrej grounds in Vikhroli, Mumbai, on Sunday.

Reliance, BP partnership to continue despite end of exclusivity

Reliance, BP partnership to continue despite end of exclusivity

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Global supermajor BP Plc's exclusivity with Reliance Industries Ltd has ended but the energy giant will continue to pursue oil and gas as well as mobility ventures in India with the Mukesh Ambani firm owing to an unwritten strategic partnership, BP's outgoing India head Sashi Mukundan said. BP in 2011 spent $7.2 billion to acquire 30 per cent interest in 23 oil and gas blocks of Reliance. Eastern offshore KG-D6 block was the cornerstone of the deal that also provided for a 10-year exclusivity period which meant that BP would take up energy projects or investments in India only in partnership with Reliance.

PIX: Sensational win! India outclass B'desh, sweep series

PIX: Sensational win! India outclass B'desh, sweep series

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 2nd Test played between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, on Tuesday.

Indian Navy responds to hijacking incident in Arabian Sea

Indian Navy responds to hijacking incident in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

The Indian Navy has swiftly responded to a call for help following a hijacking incident involving a Malta-flagged cargo vessel with 18 crew on board in the Arabian Sea, officials said on Saturday.

Gulf Council moving towards dual residency

Gulf Council moving towards dual residency

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Professional expatriates, including Indians, would be able to hold dual residency in the Gulf nations under a move recommended by top immigration officials of the six nations. According to him, GCC residents looking for new jobs would also be allowed to enter other Gulf states on visiting visas, before securing employment.

Uncooked food, worn out seats: AI flyer recounts 'nightmare' flight to US

Uncooked food, worn out seats: AI flyer recounts 'nightmare' flight to US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

In a post on the microblogging platform 'X' on Saturday, passenger Vineeth K said that even though he was getting cheaper fares with Gulf carrier Etihad, he had opted for Air India as it operates a non-stop service to the US.

Chaos at airports as Air India Express cancels 100 flights; 15K flyers hit

Chaos at airports as Air India Express cancels 100 flights; 15K flyers hit

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Discontent has been brewing among a section of the cabin crew at the low-cost carrier for some time now, especially after the start of the process of merger of AIX Connect, formerly AirAsia India, with itself.

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

It was earlier reported that 60,000 people had already confirmed, via a website set up to register attendees, to attend the event to be attended by only Indian-origin persons.

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the Iran-Israel tensions and plan ahead. Inter-ministerial talks are also being lined up amid the crisis situation in West Asia, sources confirmed. While the crude flows are not directly under any threat, elevated oil prices remain a concern, according to officials.

Indo Gulf fixes record date

Indo Gulf fixes record date

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

Indo Gulf Corp fixed March 13 record date for the scheme of arrangement between the company, Hindalco Industries Ltd and Indo Gulf Fertilisers Ltd.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Jet to start operations in gulf

Jet to start operations in gulf

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Jet Airways would start its operations in the gulf countries from January 5, connecting India with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, a senior official of the airline said. Kuwait will be connected to New Delhi and Kochi, while Bahrain will have flights to Mumbai and Kochi. Doha will have flights to Mumbai and Kozhikode and Muscat will be connected to Kozhikode and Kochi.

Olympics Badminton: Sindhu cruises to victory in opener

Olympics Badminton: Sindhu cruises to victory in opener

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

P V Sindhu registered a straight games victory over Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq in the women's singles group stage match, in Paris, on Sunday.

Gulf states worry about falling dollar

Gulf states worry about falling dollar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Gulf states are under pressure to revalue their currencies as rising inflation and the depreciating dollar impacts wages.

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The latest flashpoint in West Asia has derailed India's preliminary plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran, officials said. In January, officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas had told Business Standard that the government had been studying proposals for the same, given that India was trying to expand sources of imports. "We are always monitoring the situation when it comes to crude flows.

Chilled athletes embrace strategies to beat Paris heat

Chilled athletes embrace strategies to beat Paris heat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

While most of his rivals prepared for the 50 kilometre race walk at the 2019 Doha world championships by warming up in full track suits in the 32 degrees Celsius heat, Evan Dunfee did the polar opposite.

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Discover our country through great Indian rail trips!

Micky Jagtiani is Gulf's richest Indian

Micky Jagtiani is Gulf's richest Indian

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

An Indian businessman who is referred to as 'retail king', has topped a list of richest Indians in the Gulf, a new survey has said.

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