News for 'Official Welcome'

Captain Chhetri welcomes boss Stimac

Captain Chhetri welcomes boss Stimac

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The 51-year-old Stimac, who was part of Croatia's 1998 World Cup squad that finished third in France, was Wednesday officially announced as head coach of the Indian team. He comes with an experience of over 18 years in coaching, structuring, and developing football with players back home and internationally.

Budget 2024: What India Inc wants from Nirmalaji

Budget 2024: What India Inc wants from Nirmalaji

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

India Inc on Thursday pitched for lowering income tax burden on common man, increase in capital expenditure, and firm steps to contain food inflation in their nearly two-hour long interaction with finance minister Nirmala Shitharaman ahead of the Union Budget. During pre-Budget consultation with Sitharaman, the industry leaders and associations also urged the government to focus more on infrastructure development with a view to maintaining the economic growth momentum. The industry leaders also laid stress on boosting the MSME (micro, small, and medium enterprises) sector, considered a backbone of the Indian economy and main employment generator.

Pannun plot: Biden admin briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on Gupta's case

Pannun plot: Biden admin briefs 5 Indian-American lawmakers on Gupta's case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Congress members Ami Bera, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Shri Thanedar released a joint statement after receiving a classified briefing from the Biden Administration on Gupta's indictment.

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday steered clear of the political talk about it having made an exception for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in granting him interim bail for campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls but said 'critical analysis of the judgment is welcome'.

Aamir's Daughter Ira Weds

Aamir's Daughter Ira Weds

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan wed Nupur Shikhare on Wednesday, January 3, at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel.

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.

Chahar set for comeback as CSK camp gets underway

Chahar set for comeback as CSK camp gets underway

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Fan-favourite and team skipper MS Dhoni's arrival is yet to be confirmed.

Pawar invites Shinde, Fadnavis, Ajit for lunch at Baramati home

Pawar invites Shinde, Fadnavis, Ajit for lunch at Baramati home

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar has invited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar to share a meal at his residence in Baramati during their visit to his hometown on March 2.

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Health insurance policy-holders will be able to avail a discount on the premium payable if there were no claims made in the previous year, according to the circular released by the regulator.

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Sheikh Hasina's Biggest Blunder

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The dominance of her party also meant that the institutions became lopsided -- whether it was the bureaucracy or the courts or the military.' 'She centralised power to the extent that you would see her representatives or her party office bearers having overly represented in these institutions.' 'That perhaps would have been the biggest blunder that she committed.'

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Yunus, 84, was administered the oath of office by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'.

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Parents, students and coaching institutes will find alternatives to cater to the demand.'

India welcomes 12 cheetahs from S Africa; count rises to 20

India welcomes 12 cheetahs from S Africa; count rises to 20

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

There are now 10 male cheetahs and as many females at MP's Kuno National Park.

16-year-old stabs 17-year-old 60 times, dances around body

16-year-old stabs 17-year-old 60 times, dances around body

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death by a 16-year-old juvenile in northeast Delhi's Welcome area on November 21, 2023. The victim was stabbed 60 times by the accused, who also danced around the dead body after committing the crime.

Amid row with India, Maldives allows Chinese ship to dock

Amid row with India, Maldives allows Chinese ship to dock

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The permission to allow the Chinese ship comes amid strains in ties between India and Maldives after its new President Mohamed Muizzu came to power and made Beijing as his first port of call early this month after assuming office.

IAF plane brings back diplomats, officials from Kabul

IAF plane brings back diplomats, officials from Kabul

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The IAF transport aircraft landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat with over 120 people including officials and security personnel from the embassy.

What is Saudi Prince doing in India after G20 summit?

What is Saudi Prince doing in India after G20 summit?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Bin Salman is currently on a State visit to India following end of the G20 Summit.

Kem Cho Trump! Ahmedabad all set to welcome US Prez

Kem Cho Trump! Ahmedabad all set to welcome US Prez

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Here's how Ahmedabad is decked up to welcome Mr and Mrs Trump.

Macron promises to swim in dirty Seine river

Macron promises to swim in dirty Seine river

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Paris has been working on cleaning up the Seine so that people can swim in it again, as was the case during the 1900 Paris Olympics. But a sewer problem last summer led to the cancellation of a pre-Olympics swimming event.

Payments banks bat for new model, pin hopes on lending licence amid stress

Payments banks bat for new model, pin hopes on lending licence amid stress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Payments banks are expecting to get the rights to offer small-ticket loans sometime soon, according to an industry source familiar with the matter. The industry has been in talks with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for some time in seeking lending rights.

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Donald Trump on Wednesday started his maiden visit to Beijing with both sides inking deals worth $9 billion.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

PIX: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village inaugurated

PIX: Paris 2024 Olympic Games Village inaugurated

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo and locally elected representatives, as well as region president Valerie Pecresse and sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera, attended the inauguration.

140 private varsities set up in India in past 5 years; maximum in Guj: Govt

140 private varsities set up in India in past 5 years; maximum in Guj: Govt

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Such private universities are empowered to award general degree programmes without the specific approval of the UGC, the official said.

Covid, Afghanistan on agenda of Modi-Biden talks: WH official

Covid, Afghanistan on agenda of Modi-Biden talks: WH official

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

While the two leaders have met earlier when Biden was the Vice President of the country, this is for the first time that Biden will be meeting Modi after he became the 46th president of the US in January.

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Few finance ministers announce any taxation measure that could upset the stock market. Ms Sitharaman decided to take that risk, observes A K Bhattacharya.

ED searches multiple places in Bengal over embezzlement of MGNREGA funds

ED searches multiple places in Bengal over embezzlement of MGNREGA funds

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The raids continued for nearly seven hours during which the ED sleuths seized a number of documents.

Hero's welcome for Punjab cop whose hand was chopped off

Hero's welcome for Punjab cop whose hand was chopped off

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Before being discharged from PGIMER, Punjab Police chief Dinkar Gupta handed over to Singh his son Arshpreet's appointment letter as a constable in the force.

BJP leaders indicate party ready to welcome Pilot

BJP leaders indicate party ready to welcome Pilot

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

"If anybody with a mass base joins the BJP or any political party, everybody welcomes him. Expressing trust in our ideology, if anybody joins us we will welcome him with open arms. This is a normal procedure," Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told reporters in New Delhi.

Jharkhand Cong seeks 'clarification' from Sahu on cash haul

Jharkhand Cong seeks 'clarification' from Sahu on cash haul

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Jharkhand Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey on Sunday said that a clarification has been sought from party MP Dheeraj Sahu in connection with the recovery of huge cash from premises linked to him.

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Bag scanning of international passengers is done routinely and the "privileges are not above law", the Delhi customs said on Monday after a video by a Kashmiri journalist over her bag checking at the airport in New Delhi went viral.

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Gehlot said he was welcoming Modi to Rajasthan through his tweet as he would not be able to do so through his speech.

Official 'Hinglish' song to welcome Modi at Wembley

Official 'Hinglish' song to welcome Modi at Wembley

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

'Hello Namaste' has been described as a "festive upbeat Hinglish" number which highlights the UK-India friendship.

Imran Khan welcomes Modi's greetings on Pakistan National Day

Imran Khan welcomes Modi's greetings on Pakistan National Day

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Khan said time has come to begin a 'comprehensive dialogue' between the two countries.

Trump now says 10 mn will welcome him in Ahmedabad

Trump now says 10 mn will welcome him in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

According to a top civic official in Ahmedabad, the total population of the city is only around 70 lakh.

Sports minister Rijiju welcomes BCCI's NADA move

Sports minister Rijiju welcomes BCCI's NADA move

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday welcomed BCCI's decision to come under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), terming it a major step towards clean and transparent governance in Indian sports.

X users face hour-long outage; services restored now

X users face hour-long outage; services restored now

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The services were back and posts became visible after sometime, but some users were unable to see several of their posts in recent past on the platform, formerly known as Twitter.

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Days after an offensive video from a pro-Khalistan group threatening Hindus in Canada to leave the country went viral, top federal public safety officials and politicians have denounced the 'online hate video' and asserted that Hindus are 'safe and welcome'.

LS poll results 'reality check' for overconfident BJP: RSS mouthpiece

LS poll results 'reality check' for overconfident BJP: RSS mouthpiece

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Neglect of older dedicated workers who worked without the urge for recognition by the new age social media-aided selfie powered activists was also evident in the poll results, it said.

Crypto firms bank on fair play as Binance logs into FIU-IND

Crypto firms bank on fair play as Binance logs into FIU-IND

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The regulatory gap between crypto firms registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-India) and unregistered offshore entities is expected to narrow, industry players said, after global crypto players Binance and KuCoin received approvals to register with India's anti-money laundering unit.