News for 'Organization for Security'

Russia, Georgia trade accusations over conflict

Russia, Georgia trade accusations over conflict

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Russia and Georgia accused each other of triggering the latest conflict in the breakaway South Ossestia province as the United Nations Security Council's emergency session on the issue failed to come out with a statement seeking ceasefire between the warring sides.

Onerous commitments, limited gains for India

Onerous commitments, limited gains for India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

As attempts are stepped up to "steamroll" World Trade Organization (WTO) members to agree to a package of commitments in the Doha trade negotiations by Wednesday, it's time to assess what India is going to secure in agriculture, market-opening for industrials, services and other areas.

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The input was sent through diplomatic channels to the island nation after a through investigation pertaining to the IS case in Coimbatore was carried out by the NIA.

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Ariana Kukors, who represented the United States in the 2012 Olympic Games, said Sean Hutchison, then a coach for USA Swimming's national team, began "grooming" her for a sexual relationship when she was 13.

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Salve said it is important to be 'positive' after such a positive ruling.

'Odd military strike not enough to change Pakistan'

'Odd military strike not enough to change Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

'Past experience shows us that cross-border strikes have not prevented Pakistan from continuing with further terror attacks.'

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Think organic food, affordable homes, artificial intelligence, suggests Prof Manmeet Barve.

While PNB 'slept', Mehul Choksi planned his escape

While PNB 'slept', Mehul Choksi planned his escape

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

He escaped the country in the first week and took the oath of allegiance in Antigua on January 15

FIPB clears 16 FDI proposals worth Rs 1,647 cr

FIPB clears 16 FDI proposals worth Rs 1,647 cr

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The government has approved 16 projects envisaging foreign investment worth Rs 1,647 crore (Rs 16.47 billion), while deferring Punj Lloyd's proposals for lack of security clearance.

Discontinue pellet guns, says J&K HC

Discontinue pellet guns, says J&K HC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

J&K high court has said the state government should discontinue use of pellet guns for crowd control during law and order situation in view of the statement made by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Parliament.

Sebi keen to curb insider trading

Sebi keen to curb insider trading

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

NRIs seek Rajya Sabha seats, voting rights

NRIs seek Rajya Sabha seats, voting rights

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

An international convention of people of Indian-origin in the US has demanded voting rights for Indian citizens living outside India and Rajya Sabha seats for Non-Resident Indians.

The curious case of SME stocks

The curious case of SME stocks

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Sebi is examining if speculators and persons acting in concert are behind the huge movements in these stocks

Bug in Apple's iOS can let hackers steal data

Bug in Apple's iOS can let hackers steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Hackers can exploit this to steal sensitive data.

Trump terminates relationship with WHO

Trump terminates relationship with WHO

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Trump also announced that the US will end special treatment of Hong Kong in response to Chinese imposition of new controls.

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot said the manifesto was prepared after taking opinions through multiple platforms such as social media.

The success story of an Indian origin lawyer

The success story of an Indian origin lawyer

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

For someone who has worked as a federal criminal prosecutor for the better part of her life, it was a challenge for Anjali Chaturvedi to act as defence attorney in an alleged white collar crime. But her success vindicated her lifelong conviction that she should never shy away from challenges.

'No official notification from Saudi Arabia over seat rejection'

'No official notification from Saudi Arabia over seat rejection'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Saudi Arabia has not yet officially notified the United Nations about its decision to reject a seat on the Security Council, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said.

FMC to tie up with global commodity regulators

FMC to tie up with global commodity regulators

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The Forward Markets Commission, the apex commodity futures regulator in India, plans to collaborate with commodity organizations in other countries to strengthen its regulatory arm.

Politics has no impact on markets: Sebi chief

Politics has no impact on markets: Sebi chief

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

"Whatever may be the political undercurrents, the economy, and the markets, are bound to go forward at its own pace. It will get bigger and better. Our challenge is to keep it safe (for the benefit of investors)," the Sebi chief said.

Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Yusuf elaborated on several aspects of the Court's ruling in Jadhav's case while presenting his report to the General Assembly.

Is Elon Musk's Tesla in space the moon landing of our times?

Is Elon Musk's Tesla in space the moon landing of our times?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

And what happens next?

Obama commends Modi's leadership on striking WTO deal

Obama commends Modi's leadership on striking WTO deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The US agreed to India's proposal on food security issues at WTO on Thursday.

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

'It is inevitable that people around the world -- including from America and China -- will have different viewpoints over different issues'

Multinational companies back India's patent regime

Multinational companies back India's patent regime

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Multinational organizations including PepsiCo and industry associations like IPA, have come in favour of India's intellectual property regime, which is being reviewed by the US administration.

28% women in India not happy with salary

28% women in India not happy with salary

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The survey also revealed that 17 per cent Indian women are not satisfied with their job security, lower than their male colleagues.

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

US drone kills 9 Pak Taliban militants in Afghanistan

US drone kills 9 Pak Taliban militants in Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

An American drone strike on Tuesday killed at least nine Pakistani Taliban militants in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province

USSR always believed Rajiv not Sanjay would succeed Indira: CIA files

USSR always believed Rajiv not Sanjay would succeed Indira: CIA files

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The CIA was of the view that Indira's assassination had cost the Soviet Union one of its 'most important' allies.

World T20: DDCA notifies BCCI about provisional NOC, seeks Mudgal help

World T20: DDCA notifies BCCI about provisional NOC, seeks Mudgal help

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The DDCA on Tuesday notified the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar and secretary Anurag Thakur about getting the provisional No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) which will enable them to organize the World T20 matches smoothly.

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Accenture -- considered as one of the top-most employers in India among the global technology services companies -- is believed to have over 150,000 workers in India, next to IBM.

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Violence continues to sweep the Valley: Latest updates

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Violence continues to scorch south Kashmir following the killing of 'poster-boy' militant Burhan Wani with the death toll going up to 34.

How cross-border listings will help India

How cross-border listings will help India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Such listings will help internationalise our currency, give us economic heft, compel best in class regulations and further develop the professional-services ecosystem., says Amit Tandon.

Won't sit idle till Masood Azhar brought to justice: India's UN envoy

Won't sit idle till Masood Azhar brought to justice: India's UN envoy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

India has identified Azhar as the mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack on January 2, 2016.

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

China said that decision is in line with the rules of the committee.

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Announcing his tax reforms Trump said his policies would benefit working families.

China again blocks move to list Azhar as global terrorist

China again blocks move to list Azhar as global terrorist

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

China on Thursday blocked another bid by the United States, France and the United Kingdom to list Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermind Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations, saying it has rejected the move as "there is no consensus".

Row erupts over cancelling booking for Bhagwat's event

Row erupts over cancelling booking for Bhagwat's event

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The development set off a slugfest, with the RSS' official twitter handle alleging that it was done to "appease jihadi elements

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.