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India aims to be world's most open economy: Modi

India aims to be world's most open economy: Modi

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

He said his government was committed to further reform policies to boost 'Make in India' and for creating conducive business environment through stable and transparent regulatory mechanisms

Discussing 'Modinomics' and 'Abenomics' in Japan

Discussing 'Modinomics' and 'Abenomics' in Japan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

According to official sources at the Imperial Guest House in Kyoto, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sat down with his host and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at a traditional dining table for over one-and-a-half hours, "for an exceptionally warm and friendly conversation" over a traditional Japanese meal on Saturday evening.

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The two PMs called upon all countries to work towards rooting out terrorist safe havens and infrastructure.

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Modi will host dinner for Abe at a hotel in the old city area.

Modi holds key meetings with Abe, Turnbull and Vietnamese PM

Modi holds key meetings with Abe, Turnbull and Vietnamese PM

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The prime minister's meetings with Abe and Turnbull came a day after he held "very expansive" talks with US President Donald Trump on intensifying overall security and defence cooperation, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region where China is strengthening its military build up.

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Japanese PM, Modi to visit Varanasi on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Abe, who is on a three-day day visit to India from Friday, along with Modi will attend the 'Ganga Arti', a beautifully choreographed ritual worship of the holy river performed daily at the fabled Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Fouaad Mirza on Sunday became the first Indian to win an Asian Games individual medal in the equestrian event since 1982 besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition, in Jakarta.

Virat topples Shah Rukh as most valuable celebrity

Virat topples Shah Rukh as most valuable celebrity

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Deepika 3rd; Varun Dhawan, P V Sindhu enter Duff and Phelps brand value list

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'There is indeed a link between BCG vaccination and resistance to COVID-19.'

A new phase in Indo-Japanese ties?

A new phase in Indo-Japanese ties?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Of all recent Japanese leaders, new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been the most enthusiastic about the future of India-Japan relationship and gave it an entirely new dimension. New Delhi now has a chance to greatly improve its ties with Tokyo. It must seize the moment, say Harsh V Pant.

Japan will import Maruti Suzuki cars from India: Modi

Japan will import Maruti Suzuki cars from India: Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Speaking after the meeting, Maruti Suzuki chairman R C Bhargava said the company will export 'Baleno' at the moment

Hockey World League: Indian eves pip Russia 1-0

Hockey World League: Indian eves pip Russia 1-0

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

India defeated Russia by a solitary goal in their final round-robin match to top the standings in the women's competition and progress to the third round of Hero Hockey World League at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi.

Modi takes the Shinkansen bullet train ride

Modi takes the Shinkansen bullet train ride

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Modi and Abe travelled from Tokyo to Kobe, a city on Osaka Bay in Japan.

Japan wants India's support on island disputes with China

Japan wants India's support on island disputes with China

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Engaged in a territorial dispute with China, Japan on Thursday sought to rope in India's support over "the recent Chinese provocative actions" saying a message needs to be sent to it collectively that status quo cannot be changed by force.

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Problems will keep recurring unless China vows to resolve all outstanding issues between the two sides,' says Sana Hashmi.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

Japanese investors face land, infra hurdles in India

Japanese investors face land, infra hurdles in India

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The report, to be released in Japan at the India-Japan Business Summit on the completion of 60 years of diplomatic relations, has termed infrastructure as the biggest bottleneck that has threatened the sustainability of India's economic growth.

US diplomat flays India's new data localisation, e-commerce rules

US diplomat flays India's new data localisation, e-commerce rules

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

"We are concerned about the data localisation law and the new e-commerce regulations...they do not fully take into account the needs of all stakeholders, including American and other foreign companies," acting principal deputy assistant secretary of the US, Thomas Vajda said.

By 2015, China will DOUBLE its military budget

By 2015, China will DOUBLE its military budget

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Reports claim that the country's defence spending is set to double by 2015

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

As India's international role expands, so must our capabilities, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Tri-nation Malabar naval exercise 2017 begins

Tri-nation Malabar naval exercise 2017 begins

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

95 aircraft, 16 ships and 2 submarines from 3 countries are taking part in Malabar exercise.

Now India, several other nations face downgrade: S&P

Now India, several other nations face downgrade: S&P

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's on Monday cautioned that it could lower the sovereign ratings of countries like India, Japan and Malaysia, which 'are still to come out of the economic meltdown of 2008'.

To tackle China's OROB, Modi bats for Asia-Africa growth corridor

To tackle China's OROB, Modi bats for Asia-Africa growth corridor

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The pitch comes close on the heels of China launching its multi-billion dollar OBOR initiative

The Quad Needs Wind in its Sails

The Quad Needs Wind in its Sails

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

'Chinese dominance reduces India's influence in South and Southeast Asia and erodes its status globally.' 'For a country striving to create a multipolar Asia, it would be a serious setback,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Govt creates 'Japan Plus' to fast track Japanese investments

Govt creates 'Japan Plus' to fast track Japanese investments

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The commitment by Japan to invest $35 billion or 3.5 trillion YEN is for infrastructure sector over five years.

Nissan launches Datsun Go+ at Rs 3.79 lakh

Nissan launches Datsun Go+ at Rs 3.79 lakh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Nissan Motor India on Friday launched compact multipurpose vehicle Datsun Go+ in New Delhi, with prices starting at Rs 3.79 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Nations with MOST number of cars per 1,000 people

Nations with MOST number of cars per 1,000 people

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

As aspirations and incomes grow in tandem, more people are buying cars now than at any other time in the history of mankind. Some of the world's biggest car markets are now located in Asia: China, India, Japan . . .

Nissan announces pre-bookings of Datsun GO+ in India

Nissan announces pre-bookings of Datsun GO+ in India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Nissan had relaunched the Datsun brand, its third global brand, along side Nissan and Infiniti, in March 2012.

The world's top 10 universities

The world's top 10 universities

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Times Higher Education is out with the top 100 universities in the world, and Harvard is number one on the list.

Davis Cup playoffs: Somdev, Lee-Hesh for Japan tie

Davis Cup playoffs: Somdev, Lee-Hesh for Japan tie

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Somdev Devvarman will spearhead India's singles challenge in a four-member team announced by the All India Tennis Association on Friday for the Davis Cup World Group playoffs against Japan from September 16 to 18.

Japan to join India and US navies in Malabar 2014

Japan to join India and US navies in Malabar 2014

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

"Japan will participate in MALABAR this year which is our largest bilateral naval exercise with India and it's scheduled to take place at the end of this month," Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Amy Searight told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on Thursday.

From Aapnu Amdavad to Aamchi Mumbai: Highlights from bullet train launch

From Aapnu Amdavad to Aamchi Mumbai: Highlights from bullet train launch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Here are top quotes of PM Modi, Japan's Shinzo Abe at bullet train launch.

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'India-China economic ties are likely to take a hit in the wake of the new situation, but that also provides India with a new opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Modi's OBOR counter: Asia-Africa growth corridor, backed by Japan

Modi's OBOR counter: Asia-Africa growth corridor, backed by Japan

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'During my visit to Japan and after meeting with Prime Minister (Shinzo) Abe, I gladly recall that in our joint declaration we mentioned Asia-Africa growth corridor and proposed further conversation with our brothers and sisters of Africa,' Prime Minister Modi said.

Mukesh Ambani drops out of PM's delegation to Japan

Mukesh Ambani drops out of PM's delegation to Japan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

R C Bhargava, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw & Dinesh K Sarraf are other members of the business delegation

'Negotiations to reform UNSC may begin this year'

'Negotiations to reform UNSC may begin this year'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Real negotiations to reform the United Nations Security Council, for which India, Japan, Germany and Brazil have been pressing for a long time, may begin this year to meet demands to enlarge the top world body and include these countries as permanent members.

Modi greets 'dear friend' Abe on re-election

Modi greets 'dear friend' Abe on re-election

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Abe got a resounding victory in the snap polls held on Sunday.

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Modi will have limited choice other than stressing upon a request for more time to decide on tariff rates, especially with elections in 2019.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The PM said Japan and the Indian diaspora has a big role to play in India's growth story.