News for 'Kaira'

Amul and Modi's BIG dream!

Amul and Modi's BIG dream!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to farmers and other stakeholders associated with the cooperative sector to make GCMMF, which owns the 'Amul' brand, the world's number one dairy company from its current eighth position. He was addressing nearly one lakh people, mostly cattle rearers and farmers, gathered at the Narendra Modi stadium in Motera area of Ahmedabad for the golden jubilee celebration of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF).

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan on Tuesday as top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to agree on a power-sharing deal in their latest round of talks, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape.

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

NIA steps up crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces bounty on 5

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The federal agency announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh each for Rinda and Landa and Rs 5 lakh each for Parminder Singh Kaira alias "Pattu", Satnam Singh alias "Satbir Singh" alias "Satta" and Yadvinder Singh alias "Yadda".

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

It's Amul vs Aavin in Tamil Nadu now; Stalin writes to Shah

It's Amul vs Aavin in Tamil Nadu now; Stalin writes to Shah

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Writing to Shah, Stalin drew the Centre's attention to the issues arising out of milk procurement by the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union (Amul) in the Tamil Nadu milk shed area.

PPP likely to choose for Raja Parvez Ashraf over Kaira

PPP likely to choose for Raja Parvez Ashraf over Kaira

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Senior Pakistan People's Party leader Raja Parvez Ashraf on Thursday emerged the leading contender for the post of premier despite reservations over his candidature within the ruling party and its allies.

Pak PM's cabinet sworn-in amid Prez's refusal to administer oath

Pak PM's cabinet sworn-in amid Prez's refusal to administer oath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The ceremony was scheduled to be held on Monday, but President Alvi had refused to administer the oath to the lawmakers, compelling the government to postpone it.

'We had 60 yrs of hate relations with India'

'We had 60 yrs of hate relations with India'

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Pakistan cannot be swayed by the world community's call to shift troops from Indo-Pak border as it has had a relationship of "hate" with India for the past 60 years, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Monday.

Pakistan to hold general election by May 16

Pakistan to hold general election by May 16

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Pakistan will hold general election by May 16 after the national and provincial assemblies are dissolved on completing their five-year term, a senior minister announced on Sunday.

Pakistan to go for general election in May

Pakistan to go for general election in May

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Pakistan's next general election will be held in May, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Tuesday, offering for the first time a specific timeframe for the landmark polls.

Pak directs officials to end NATO blockade

Pak directs officials to end NATO blockade

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Pakistan government has directed officials to finalise an agreement "as soon as possible" with the US to end a nearly six-month blockade of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Wednesday.

7 beautiful life lessons from Dear Zindagi

7 beautiful life lessons from Dear Zindagi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Gauri Shinde's film moves at its own pace, but will stun you with its life lessons, says Divya Nair.

U'khand BJP faces discontent over ticket denial

U'khand BJP faces discontent over ticket denial

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

While a number of those left out are sulking as the party has preferred Congress defectors over dedicated party cadres on many seats in its first list of 59 candidates, a few have come out in the open with their wounded feelings.

ISI link to 26/11 is baseless propaganda, says Pak

ISI link to 26/11 is baseless propaganda, says Pak

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Pakistani Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira dismissed as "baseless propaganda and assumptions" India's allegation that the Inter-Services Intelligence was behind the Mumbai attacks. "When the two Foreign Ministers are meeting, such allegations should not be made," he said during an interaction with a group of Indian journalists, a day ahead of a meeting between the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan.

Kashmir tops Pak agenda at talks with India

Kashmir tops Pak agenda at talks with India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Even as Islamabad has accepted India's offer to hold foreign secretary-level talks, the Pakistani leadership is still crooning the 'Kashmir' tune.

Zardari to surrender key presidential powers to PM

Zardari to surrender key presidential powers to PM

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has decided to surrender his presidential powers related to the dissolution of assemblies and the appointment of services chiefs to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.

BJP names 59 candidates for Uttarakhand polls, drops 10 MLAs

BJP names 59 candidates for Uttarakhand polls, drops 10 MLAs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced the names of candidates for 59 out of 70 seats in Uttarakhand for the upcoming assembly polls.

Happy birthday, Madhuri!

Happy birthday, Madhuri!

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Madhuri Dixit turns 52 today.

Amul to manufacture few dairy products in US

Amul to manufacture few dairy products in US

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), marketing its dairy products under brand 'Amul', today said it would begin manufacturing few of its dairy products in the US over the next 6-8 months.

Dhoni's bonding with his daughter and it's melting hearts on social media

Dhoni's bonding with his daughter and it's melting hearts on social media

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Along with making headlines about his upcoming biopic, India's limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is winning millions of hearts on social media with a cutesy picture of him and his adorable daughter, Ziva.

No SC order banning Indian channels: Pak minister

No SC order banning Indian channels: Pak minister

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Pakistan's media regulatory body has not received any orders from the supreme court regarding a ban on licensing of Indian Satellite TV channels, a senior minister informed the parliament on Wednesday.

PPP asks workers to remain calm in wake of SC verdict

PPP asks workers to remain calm in wake of SC verdict

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party on Tuesday asked its workers to remain calm following Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's disqualification by the Supreme Court as the party leadership decides its future course of action in consultation with its coalition partners.

'Swiss authorities can't open cases against Zardari'

'Swiss authorities can't open cases against Zardari'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Swiss authorities cannot open graft cases against Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari under an order from the supreme court, Law Minister Farooq Naek has said.

Amul loses trademark battle against US giant

Amul loses trademark battle against US giant

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

In July this year, the Intellectual Property Appellate Board had directed Registrar of Trademarks to cancel Amul's registration of TRIX trademark.

PPP nominates three candidates for PM polls

PPP nominates three candidates for PM polls

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Faced with a non-bailable arrest warrant against Makhdoom Shahabuddin, its first choice for prime minister's post, ruling Pakistan Peoples Party on Thursday fielded senior leader Qamar Zaman Kaira at the last minute besides a "covering" candidate.

Will hold polls by May 15: Pakistan government

Will hold polls by May 15: Pakistan government

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Amid protests by cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri for the dissolution of Parliament, the Pakistan government on Wednesday said it is determined to complete its five-year term and to hold the polls by May 15.

Pak PM retains most members of Gilani's cabinet

Pak PM retains most members of Gilani's cabinet

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf retained most key members of former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's cabinet in the same positions as he allocated portfolios among his council of ministers.

Pak's ruling party to install caretaker govt in March

Pak's ruling party to install caretaker govt in March

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The Pakistan People's Party-led government will install a caretaker government in March next year to oversee the next general election, which will be held by May 18, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said.

It's 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' season in Uttarakhand ahead of polls

It's 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' season in Uttarakhand ahead of polls

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

From Congress to BJP and back to Congress, Yashpal Arya, who was Uttarakhand's transport and excise minister in the Dhami government till the other day, has resigned and returned to his womb. But he is not the only one in the Land of the Gods to do so, reports Shishir Prashant.

India fanning insurgency in Waziristan: Pak

India fanning insurgency in Waziristan: Pak

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Notwithstanding United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's clarifications that there was not sufficient evidence to prove India's involvement in terror activities inside Pakistan's territory, Pakistan Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that Islamabad has found 'concrete evidence' regarding New Delhi's role in fanning insurgency in South Waziristan, where the military is engaged in an intense battle with the Taliban.

Laden not hiding in Pakistan, says minister

Laden not hiding in Pakistan, says minister

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Pakistan has rejected reports that Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin-Laden is hiding inside the country's geographical boundaries.

Swat offensive in final phase: Pakistan

Swat offensive in final phase: Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Pakistan on Monday said its anti-Taliban operations in Swat had entered the final phase with troops having "totally dismantled" the militants' infrastructure, even as over 30 rebels and 16 soldiers were killed in fresh fighting in the unruly North West Frontier Province and Waziristan.

Amul to bake cakes and cookies

Amul to bake cakes and cookies

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

After ruling the packaged milk and ice cream markets, Brand Amul has set its eyes on the bakery segment. Anand-based Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets Amul brand of dairy products, is planning to manufacture biscuits and cakes under the umbrella brand name. A range of bakery items, including bread, bun and toast, is also on the menu of Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union, an important member of GCMMF.

Kashmir dispute can't be set aside: Pakistan

Kashmir dispute can't be set aside: Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Pakistan's new Kashmir Affairs Minister Qamar-uz-Zaman Kaira on Monday said the Kashmir dispute was a "basic issue" which cannot be "set aside" and should be resolved for "better ties" with India. At the same time, Kaira said, "We want to have good ties and trade relations with India because this is the era of regional cooperation. Without regional cooperation, no country or region can survive."

Riot-hit Muzaffarnagar finally calms down, curfew relaxed

Riot-hit Muzaffarnagar finally calms down, curfew relaxed

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Curfew was eased during day time in the riot-hit areas of Muzaffarnagar for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday.

Road to 70: Five brands that grew with India and on Indians

Road to 70: Five brands that grew with India and on Indians

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Pond's, Parle-G, Cadbury, Asian Paints and Amul have captured the changing face of India through the seven decades

Thousands attend grave digger's funeral

Thousands attend grave digger's funeral

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Saeed Ahmad buried the dead without charging any fees was paid back in 'kind' at his own funeral.

Amul plans to milk Kolkata mart

Amul plans to milk Kolkata mart

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Will take oath as Pak PM on August 11: Imran Khan

Will take oath as Pak PM on August 11: Imran Khan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

He said alleviation of poverty from interior Sindh will be among top priorities of his government.

Will play China Open after consulting Matthews: Saina

Will play China Open after consulting Matthews: Saina

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Back to training after going through a rigorous rehabilitation process, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal said she is working hard to make a return at the China Super Series Premier but will take a call only after consulting her physio Heath Matthews.