News for 'Joint Working Group'

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.' 'If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.'

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Business families like the Godrej group are increasingly realising that an amicable settlement is better.' 'Else, the wealth of all shareholders gets destroyed.'

Governor Ravi goes from Nagaland to TN, Lt Gen Singh to U'Khand

Governor Ravi goes from Nagaland to TN, Lt Gen Singh to U'Khand

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The Centre's interlocutor and retired IPS officer RN Ravi has been shifted from Nagaland to Tamil Nadu as its new governor.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Let's support our Indian team!

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Let's support our Indian team!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

India head coach Igor Stimac on Monday stated that his team has a great deal to learn from their Tuesday 2026 FIFA World Cup round 2 qualifying encounter against Asian champions Qatar.

'Will end year with a growth rate of over 30 per cent'

'Will end year with a growth rate of over 30 per cent'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'In life insurance, it is about creating distribution capacity and solutions for customers. We are constantly working on that.'

India, US call for action against Pak-based terrorists

India, US call for action against Pak-based terrorists

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The two leaders reaffirmed that the United States and India 'will take concerted action against all terrorist groups, including groups proscribed by the UNSCR 1267 Sanctions Committee'.

India, Pak ink deal on local bodies

India, Pak ink deal on local bodies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

He said Bangladesh has expressed its interests in exchanging experiences on local government and so have South Africa and Brazil.

India, Israel Defence Secretary-level talks from Dec 3

India, Israel Defence Secretary-level talks from Dec 3

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

India and Israel are expected to discuss the progress in their joint military projects including air defence systems and specialised radars during Defence Secretary-level talks starting on December 3 in New Delhi.

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Leading the Opposition attack over the Adani-Hindenburg issue in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked Gautam Adani's meteoric rise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coming to power and said "magic" happened after 2014 that propelled the businessman from the 609th to the second spot on the global rich list.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Where Shall An NRI Park Returns?'

'Where Shall An NRI Park Returns?'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

Duty on alcohol, petro-products to be reviewed

Duty on alcohol, petro-products to be reviewed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

After duty cut on imported wine, beer and spirits, the joint working group on Goods and Services Tax has been asked to recommend a new duty regime on goods and services.

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Severe skilled, unskilled shortage threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine.

'My son wants to study hotel management. Pls help'

'My son wants to study hotel management. Pls help'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Maxim Emmanuel offers expert advice on how to make an informed career choice.

Indo-Iran pipeline talks to begin on May 22

Indo-Iran pipeline talks to begin on May 22

Rediff.com18 May 2006

The working group of India, Iran and Pakistan will meet in Islamabad from May 22 to May 24 to further work out modalities for Indo-Iran gas pipeline project.

Gap in Covishield jabs: Govt rejects reports that experts dissented

Gap in Covishield jabs: Govt rejects reports that experts dissented

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The Union health ministry on Wednesday dismissed media reports claiming there was dissent from technical experts about increasing the gap between two Covishield doses and said the decision was based on scientific reason about the behaviour of adenovector vaccines.

Indian, Pak officials review CBMs in Islamabad

Indian, Pak officials review CBMs in Islamabad

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

This is the first meeting of the Joint Working Group on nuclear and conventional CBMs since October 2007 though other officials, including the two Foreign Secretaries, have discussed these issues in recent meetings in Islamabad and New Delhi, diplomatic sources told PTI.

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Cooperation must for regional security: Modi at Central Asia summit

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India and five Central Asian countries on Thursday decided to establish a joint working group on Afghanistan at the senior officials' level, ministry of external affairs secretary (West) Reenat Sandhu said.

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is in China on a four-day visit, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the foreign minister-level China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.

Anish Shah is new MD-CEO of Mahindra group

Anish Shah is new MD-CEO of Mahindra group

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

When Anand Mahindra becomes non-executive chairman in November, Shah will become the first professional MD and CEO in the history of the Mahindra group to have a complete oversight of and responsibility for the Mahindra group businesses.

BRICS doubles in size with 5 new members; Putin hints at further expansion

BRICS doubles in size with 5 new members; Putin hints at further expansion

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In August, the top BRICS leaders at the grouping's summit in Johannesburg approved a proposal to admit six countries, including Argentina, into the bloc with effect from January 1.

INDIA MPs to meet ahead of special Parliament session

INDIA MPs to meet ahead of special Parliament session

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Sources said MPs of the opposition alliance in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will meet to chalk out their joint strategy for the session from September 18 to 22.

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The top diplomats of Quad nations on Friday denounced as "inadmissible" any use or threat of use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war and strongly opposed any "unilateral actions" that seek to change the status quo in the South and East China Seas, a region that has witnessed increasing Chinese military offensive.

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials hint the visit could finally see a formal defence industrial road map being adopted by both nations.

'Arshdeep's Bowling In The World Cup Final Was Extraordinary'

'Arshdeep's Bowling In The World Cup Final Was Extraordinary'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'I was not able to watch that 19th over bowled by Arshdeep.' 'My son and daughter were watching the match and my eyes were closed.' 'When they used to shout 'Dot ball', I used to open my eyes, that is how I saw that Arshdeep over.'

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Mideast-Europe economic corridor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Biden told reporters at a joint news conference with the visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that his analysis is based on his instinct and does not have any proof for this.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

Mahindra, Ford to jointly develop SUVs, electric vehicle

Mahindra, Ford to jointly develop SUVs, electric vehicle

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Mahindra group and Ford Motor Co will jointly develop new SUVs and a small electric vehicle as part of several initiatives to take forward their collaboration pact signed last year.

India, China border spat: Bird group's EV hatchback plans in limbo

India, China border spat: Bird group's EV hatchback plans in limbo

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The car was expected to have a price tag of Rs 10 lakh and launch was slated for this June.

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Three decades of intensive discussions, protocols and Confidence Building Measures were jettisoned one fine morning in 2020.' 'The primary lesson that has been learnt is that that there is no reliability about the Chinese.'

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Most leaders agreed for early finalisation of poll plans for 2024 stressing that there was no time left with them and mere meetings would not help.

Airbus, Tata plan helicopter manufacturing facility in India

Airbus, Tata plan helicopter manufacturing facility in India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Airbus Helicopters will partner with the Tata Group to establish a final assembly line for helicopters in the country, a development that will help in boosting indigenous manufacturing activities. This will be the second final assembly line that will be built by Airbus in India after the 'Make in India' C295 military aircraft manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The Final Assembly Line (FAL) will produce Airbus H125 helicopters from its civil range for India and for exporting to some of the neighbouring countries, Airbus Helicopter said in a statement.

Oppn plans joint offensive in Parl over China, Covid, economy

Oppn plans joint offensive in Parl over China, Covid, economy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has convened a meeting of the party's strategy group on September 8, the sources said. Opposition leaders are keen that various like-minded parties should work closely with each other to take on the government in Parliament.

India-US statement on cross-border terror riles Pakistan

India-US statement on cross-border terror riles Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Pakistan has formally lodged a protest with the US over its joint statement with India against the country's involvement in cross-border terrorism.

INDIA leaders decide to be ready for NDA 'surprises', early polls

INDIA leaders decide to be ready for NDA 'surprises', early polls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Top leaders of the Opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) held talks in an informal setting in Mumbai on Thursday evening to chart out a concrete roadmap and evolve a structure for cooperation among the alliance partners to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Relaxed Indo-Pak visa regime from September?

Relaxed Indo-Pak visa regime from September?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Come September, India and Pakistan are likely to have a relaxed visa regime that will facilitate easy travel for journalists, businessmen and senior citizens of both the countries

India, US sign new defence framework

India, US sign new defence framework

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

US chipmaker AMD to invest $400 mn in India

US chipmaker AMD to invest $400 mn in India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AM) on Friday announced a $400 million investment in India over the next five years and said it will build its largest design centre in Bengaluru. AMD chief technology officer Mark Papermaster made the announcement at the annual semiconductor conference in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Undeterred by Taiwan's Foxconn pulling out of his group's $20 billion semiconductor-making venture, mining baron Anil Agarwal said the first phase of Vedanta's chip-making project will be ready in two-and-a-half years.

Will find pragmatic solution to fishing row: Lanka

Will find pragmatic solution to fishing row: Lanka

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

India on Monday conveyed its "deep concern" over killing of its fishermen allegedly by Sri Lankan Navy as External Affairs Minister S M Krishna met his Lankan counterpart G L Peiris, who said the two countries were working to find a "sensible and pragmatic" solution that endures.

Davis Cup Finals group stage to be played in Sept

Davis Cup Finals group stage to be played in Sept

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

US WNBA All-Star Griner's detention in Russia extended