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India hosts grand G20 Summit: What's on agenda

India hosts grand G20 Summit: What's on agenda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The summit is being attended by more than 30 heads of state and top officials from the European Union and invited guest countries and 14 heads of international organisations.

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'By making it so public in the House of Commons, you know the reaction in India... Mr Modi is not very happy about it; you're kicking out Canadian diplomats; you suspended visa services for Canadians...'

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

BRICS to admit 6 new countries from Jan 1, 2024

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to join the grouping.

Blind Review: Sonam's Digital Debut Is A Damp Squib

Blind Review: Sonam's Digital Debut Is A Damp Squib

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Blind's drab narrative has no place for emotions or edge. Its prolonged cat-and-mouse game goes on and on till it arrives at its (literally) eye-popping conclusion, notes Sukanya Verma.

Pehla Pehla Pyar Behind Ananya-Aditya's Chemistry?

Pehla Pehla Pyar Behind Ananya-Aditya's Chemistry?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

It didn't take much of a spark for their chemistry to be felt on the ramp.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

Delhi minister Atishi files plea in HC seeking Centre's nod for UK visit

Delhi minister Atishi files plea in HC seeking Centre's nod for UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The proposed visit, Atishi's petition said, is significant for Delhi's governance as it will allow the city government to "showcase the leaps" made in areas of education, health, and urban development.

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Chandrayaan-3 will put India in select orbit of Moon-landing nations

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Weighing 320 tonne at lift-off, the vehicle used larger strap-on motors to achieve higher payload capability.

Khalistanis try to set Indian consulate in San Francisco afire

Khalistanis try to set Indian consulate in San Francisco afire

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

A video by Khalistan supporters, dated July 2 posted on Twitter, showed the act of arson at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco.

Are you saying Canada gave us documents?: Jaishankar in New York

Are you saying Canada gave us documents?: Jaishankar in New York

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

"One, we told the Canadians that this is not the Government of India's policy," Jaishankar said. "Two, we told the Canadians saying that look, if you have something specific, if you have something relevant, let us know. We are open to looking at it," Jaishankar said while responding to a question from former US ambassador to India and CFR Distinguished Fellow Kenneth Juster, in his first public comments on the issue.

UK PM's Deputy resigns over bullying allegations

UK PM's Deputy resigns over bullying allegations

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Sunak had been handed the independent report into allegations made by several civil servants on Thursday and a decision on Raab, who is also the UK Justice Secretary, was anticipated ever since.

SC dismisses PIL seeking declaration of all animals as legal entities

SC dismisses PIL seeking declaration of all animals as legal entities

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking declaration of all animals as legal entities having rights like any living person.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

When Rakul Wore One Slit Too Many

When Rakul Wore One Slit Too Many

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Elle Sustainability Awards 2023 saw a gaudy constellation of stars, dressed to the nines, congregate under one roof.

UK air traffic control outage to cause chaos for days

UK air traffic control outage to cause chaos for days

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The United Kingdom government on Tuesday said that though the air traffic control 'technical issue' that led to the severe disruption of hundreds of flights and left thousands of passengers stranded has been resolved, routes will continue to be affected for some days as airlines scramble to recover from the domino effect on their schedules.

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

The Splendour Of A Kashmiri Houseboat

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A peek inside a Dal Lake mahal.

ISRO's LVM3 successfully injects 36 satellites into orbits

ISRO's LVM3 successfully injects 36 satellites into orbits

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The ISRO on Sunday scripted yet another history after its LVM3 rocket successfully placed 36 satellites of United Kingdom-based OneWeb group company into intended orbits.

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Li also had a difficult meeting with some of the Western leaders on the sidelines, especially Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has signalled Italy's resolve to quit China's famed Belt and Road Initiative for its failure to bring the expected results to Rome.

'Greatest sadness': UK's new King Charles III on Queen's death

'Greatest sadness': UK's new King Charles III on Queen's death

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world," the new king said in a statement.

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport

Rahul writes to Speaker to allow him to speak in LS over UK remarks

Rahul writes to Speaker to allow him to speak in LS over UK remarks

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to allow him to speak in the house over his democracy remarks made in London, sources said on Monday.

Addressing India's concerns over Khalistani elements' activities: UK minister

Addressing India's concerns over Khalistani elements' activities: UK minister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The senior minister said the British government is addressing India's concerns over activities of pro-Khalistani elements and that any attempt to radicalise people in the UK will be dealt with by the law-enforcing authorities.

Leading in the middle kingdom

Leading in the middle kingdom

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Fund management and a refocused strategy in 2003 boosted SMG's performance

Become A Parotta Master In 10 Days

Become A Parotta Master In 10 Days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

If you don't know how to make parottas, don't worry. At the Selfie Parotta Coaching Centre you can master the skill in 10 days and start a catering business on your own, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'The war has been on for four weeks; the bombings are still on. I can hear it in my house.'

Sunaks let dog off leash in park, police reminds them of rules

Sunaks let dog off leash in park, police reminds them of rules

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The 42-year-old Indian-origin prime minister and his family were filmed apparently breaking the rules of Hyde Park in central London.

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Canada's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist in Surrey that sparked a diplomatic row between the two nations are based on both human and signals intelligence and inputs from an ally from Ottawa's Five Eye intelligence network, a media report has said citing the Canadian government sources.

If BJP wants Rahul's apology, then...: Tharoor

If BJP wants Rahul's apology, then...: Tharoor

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

'I think when he (Modi) apologises for statements like that, then all of us can apologise for saying the opposite abroad. I think this is the level of political discourse we ought to grow out of'

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

Prez Murmu meets King Charles ahead of Queen's funeral

Prez Murmu meets King Charles ahead of Queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The President is on an official tour to the United Kingdom from September 17 to 19 to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'The documentary was rigorously researched according to the highest editorial standards,' a BBC spokesperson said in a statement.

Could United and Liverpool get Saudi owners?

Could United and Liverpool get Saudi owners?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"It's the most-watched league in Saudi and the region, and you have a lot of fans of the Premier League," Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal told the BBC.

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As per the Israeli Air Force, the fighter jets attacked a number of terrorist targets of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the planes attacked a military compound and a weapons warehouse.

Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built: Truss

Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built: Truss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"Her devotion to duty is an example to us all," Truss, who had an audience with the Queen on Tuesday, said in a statement outside 10 Downing Street.

India-Pakistan clash 'not for cowards,' warns Shoaib Akhtar

India-Pakistan clash 'not for cowards,' warns Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Pressure is on India, Pakistan have nothing to lose: Shoaib Akhtar on India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Those who consider the rupee as a proxy for virility have started thumping their chests and dreaming of dethroning the dollar from its coveted position, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Govt to bring back 150 Indian artefacts from US in next 6 months

Govt to bring back 150 Indian artefacts from US in next 6 months

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Mohan said bilaterally also, India is working with countries like the United States.

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

'Biden has thrown out the rule book for India'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'In the long run, I don't foresee major ramifications [about Trudeau's allegations].' 'There's just enough hypocrisy among Western nations for India to douse the outrage.'