News for 'International Conference'

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Canada doesn't want to de-escalate and neither does India. There is war when one party wants it, but peace is won by both parties.'

Hemant Soren weathers BJP blitz, returns to power in Jharkhand

Hemant Soren weathers BJP blitz, returns to power in Jharkhand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

In a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance on Saturday stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance which managed only 24 seats.

Young Gill eager to open for Team India in T20Is

Young Gill eager to open for Team India in T20Is

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Shubman Gill acknowledges the immense achievements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, but aims to carve his own path as a T20I opener

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged CEOs of US majors to take advantage of India's growth story as the country is making all efforts to become the third largest economy of the world in his third term. India is currently the fifth largest economy of the world after the US, China, Germany and Japan with a GDP of around $3.9 trillion. India has been the fastest growing large economies of the world with GDP growth rate of over 7 per cent for the last three consecutive years.

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".

Jaishankar, not Modi, will attend SCO summit in Pakistan

Jaishankar, not Modi, will attend SCO summit in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The last Indian external affairs minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj. She had travelled to Islamabad in December 2015 to attend a conference on Afghanistan.

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 26 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) to personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory Police during a defence investiture ceremony.

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The IOC says the IBA is a discredited organisation, mired in financial opaqueness and compromised by ties to the Russian leadership.

Maha alliances struggle to strike seat deals as polls near

Maha alliances struggle to strike seat deals as polls near

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Maha Vikas Aghadi constituents -- the Congress, the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, and the Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar -- are still struggling to resolve internal differences over certain seats and fix an agreeable formula for the assembly polls even though the deadline for filing nominations is closing on October 29.

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 2010 speech

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 2010 speech

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute author Arundhati Roy and a former professor in Kashmir under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event in New Delhi in 2010, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday.

Why Are MARCOS Patrolling Dal Lake?

Why Are MARCOS Patrolling Dal Lake?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The Indian Navy's Marine Commandos have taken charge of the security of Dal Lake and the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, which will host the G20 meeting, on the banks of the Dal Lake.

JK polls soon? EC team Srinagar to review preparedness

JK polls soon? EC team Srinagar to review preparedness

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The political parties have been given time slots for the meeting with the Election Commission.

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The first phase of polling, held on September 18, saw an estimated 61.38 per cent voter turnout, while the final phase is set to take place on October 1 in the crucial elections being held after 10 years.

More on table: Canada hints at fresh sanctions as India denies charges

More on table: Canada hints at fresh sanctions as India denies charges

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

She said India was asked to waive diplomatic and consular immunity and cooperate in the investigation but refused.

Why selectors picked Surya over Hardik for T20 captaincy

Why selectors picked Surya over Hardik for T20 captaincy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'We think he is a deserving captain and we will see how he fits into the role.'

Shock as South Korean shooting star collapses

Shock as South Korean shooting star collapses

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Kim was speaking at the event in Imsil, the county that she represented for seven years in the southern part of South Korea

What's Ravi Shastri Up To In London?

What's Ravi Shastri Up To In London?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

'First Saturday packed centre court closed roof and a Grand Slam winner on view. @carlitosalcarazz. Special as always @wimbledon'.

'Lotus Won't Bloom In Kashmir'

'Lotus Won't Bloom In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The BJP claims they have eight lakh cadres in the Kashmir Valley so why can't they contest elections from Kashmir?'

'We've had...': US responds to Hasina's reported allegations

'We've had...': US responds to Hasina's reported allegations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The White House on Monday strongly refuted allegations that the United States interfered in the internal affairs of Bangladesh, leading to the resignation and fleeing of the country's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Uttarakhand govt orders probe as don made 'mahant' in jail

Uttarakhand govt orders probe as don made 'mahant' in jail

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The Uttarakhand government on Sunday ordered an inquiry into the matter of underworld don Prakash Pandey alias PP being given the title of Mahant in Almora jail.

NASA will soon train Indian astronauts for joint ISS mission: Garcetti

NASA will soon train Indian astronauts for joint ISS mission: Garcetti

Rediff.com25 May 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration will soon provide advanced training to Indian astronauts, with the goal of mounting a joint effort to the International Space Station, a top American diplomat said Friday.

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

'Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

IIFA Awards, the three-day award gala, returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for the third consecutive year and will be held from September 27 to 29.

Oppn's fake Constitution narrative hurt Mahayuti in LS polls: Ajit Pawar

Oppn's fake Constitution narrative hurt Mahayuti in LS polls: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

But the atmosphere is now conducive for the Mahayuti to continue in power in Maharashtra thanks to the government's people-centric schemes, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is giving promises that it cannot execute, he said.

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'If you want to win you need to perform.' 'Governments have found a way to buck anti-incumbency, but one policy intervention will not pay in all elections.'

Historic win for BJP-led alliance in Maha; INDIA gets Jharkhand

Historic win for BJP-led alliance in Maha; INDIA gets Jharkhand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday pulled off a stunning performance in Maharashtra winning a record number of seats to propel the party-led ruling Mahayuti alliance to a landslide victory while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) stormed back to power in Jharkhand on the back of a spectacular showing by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Chess Olympiad: How Champions Celebrated

Chess Olympiad: How Champions Celebrated

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

India became only the third country to win both the men's and women's gold medals at the same Chess Olympiad.

3 martyred Indian peacekeepers to be conferred prestigious UN medal

3 martyred Indian peacekeepers to be conferred prestigious UN medal

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Three Indian peacekeepers, who lost their lives serving under the UN flag last year, are among the 103 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers who will be honoured posthumously with a prestigious medal in the United Nations for their service and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

This Great Would Love To Bowl To Kohli

This Great Would Love To Bowl To Kohli

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

'Would he have dominated during my era or before my era? I think he would.'

No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

No response to 26/11, but it won't be the case anymore: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

"We should not have a repeat of what happened in Mumbai. That there was a terror attack and there was no response," Jaishankar told reporters in Mumbai.

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.

Gambhir's era begins: Team India arrives in Sri Lanka

Gambhir's era begins: Team India arrives in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Men in Blue, led by newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, arrived in Sri Lanka for a six-match white-ball series on Monday.

Viksit Bharat@2047 is an ambition of every Indian: PM

Viksit Bharat@2047 is an ambition of every Indian: PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Making India a developed nation by 2047 is an ambition of every Indian, and states can play an active role in achieving this aim as they are directly connected with the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Modi is chairing the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog.

Diplomatic Expulsions: Games Nations Play

Diplomatic Expulsions: Games Nations Play

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

India and Canada have mutually beneficial political and economic linkages. The two countries should get together and find a solution. The expulsion war should, in the meantime, be a guarantee against any deterioration of the situation, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, the first Indian head of mission to be ever expelled by any country.

Duckworth, co-creator of DLS method, dies aged 84

Duckworth, co-creator of DLS method, dies aged 84

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Frank Duckworth, the pioneering statistician who co-created the Duckworth Lewis method adopted in cricket to revise targets in limited overs games truncated due to rain, died last week.

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Complaint against Sheikh Hasina for genocide during students' stir

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Stating that an investigation team will work under the full supervision of the United Nations to ensure complete transparency and impartiality, he said, "None of the outgoing government involved in the murder will be exempted."

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'Unlike in the sporting arena, where sports federations moved from partisan to impartial referees, in Indian democracy's biggest festival, it appears we are moving backward from unbiased and objective to one-sided and partisan,' observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Hasan Mahmud: The man who rocked India's top order

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Hasan Mahmud grabbed the spotlight with a three-wicket burst in the first session, which rocked a famed batting line-up comprising heavyweights Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill.