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Pak allows India to transport wheat, medicines to Kabul on Afghan trucks

Pak allows India to transport wheat, medicines to Kabul on Afghan trucks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Pakistan on Friday agreed to let India transport 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat and life-saving drugs as humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan on Afghan trucks through the Wagah border crossing, after a row erupted between the two countries over the modalities of transportation.

Modi meets Meloni in Italy, here's what they discussed

Modi meets Meloni in Italy, here's what they discussed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Bari during which they discussed defence and security cooperation and hoped for further enhancing the defence industrial collaboration.

3 redrafted criminal law bills moved in Parl, here's what changed

3 redrafted criminal law bills moved in Parl, here's what changed

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The government on Tuesday introduced in Parliament three redrafted bills to replace the existing criminal laws by including various recommendations made by a parliamentary panel.

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The exchange was made in accordance with Article-II of the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India, signed on December 31, 1988, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement in Islamabad.

WFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted

WFI decides to function at 'no cost to government' model if suspension is not lifted

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday decided at its Special General Meeting (SGM) that it will start functioning at 'no cost to the government' model if its request to lift the suspension is not considered by the Sports Ministry.

FDI in retail: Food ministry wants new clause

FDI in retail: Food ministry wants new clause

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The Union ministry of food and consumer affairs proposes to insert a new clause in the fresh discussion note for the Cabinet on allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Beneficial ownership norms in focus as MNCs face scrutiny

Beneficial ownership norms in focus as MNCs face scrutiny

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The latest ruling by the Registrar of Companies (RoC) in the LinkedIn Technology Information case for violating significant beneficial ownership (SBO) norms has brought the amended rules into the spotlight. Experts suggest that more entities, particularly multinational companies (MNCs), are expected to face greater scrutiny. "Companies are closely watching this space.

Onus on China to address unresolved issues: Foreign secy

Onus on China to address unresolved issues: Foreign secy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

India on Friday said the onus is on China to address the remaining unresolved issues relating to the eastern Ladakh row and that peace and tranquillity along the frontier were key for the restoration of normal relations between the two sides.

Doval, Aziz talk briefly; Pak calls it meet, India an 'informal chat'

Doval, Aziz talk briefly; Pak calls it meet, India an 'informal chat'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

When asked, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup only said, "There was no meeting."

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