News for 'Paris Accord'

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Trump has repeatedly blamed countries like India and China for not doing enough on climate change, labelling them as regions with air that is impossible to breathe.

French banking major BNP Paribas looks to sell retail broking arm Sharekhan

French banking major BNP Paribas looks to sell retail broking arm Sharekhan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

French banking major BNP Paribas is planning to sell its domestic retail broking unit, Sharekhan, according to news reports on Tuesday. The reports even named leading financial institutions as possible suitors. "We would not be able to comment on the mentioned queries at this time," said a company spokesperson in response to a query from Business Standard seeking clarification on the news item.

Policewoman dies after second Paris shooting

Policewoman dies after second Paris shooting

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

According to police sources, the policewoman who was critically injured in a shooting in Montrogue outside France early on Thursday morning, has succumbed to her injuries. Heavily armed gunmen had opened fire at the policewoman and a municipal worker at around 8 am. The gunman is still on the run, said France Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve -- who rushed to the scene at Malakoff just south of the city. It was earlier reported that one of the attackers had been detained.

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials hint the visit could finally see a formal defence industrial road map being adopted by both nations.

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Henry Kissinger, 100, Passes Away

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut.

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Since the US, the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China, has shifted in a major way to shale gas, the focus of global environmentalists' ire has fallen on India, which is the third biggest emitter, reports Darryl D'Monte.

2023 warmest year on record by a huge margin

2023 warmest year on record by a huge margin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has officially confirmed that 2023 is the hottest year on record by a huge margin, smashing global temperature records.

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ceremonial arch, inaugurated in July 1836, in a rather austere ceremony, stands proudly at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle with 12 grand avenues radiating outward from the commemorative landmark.

Fresh drama unfolds in Paris: Gunman takes 5 hostages

Fresh drama unfolds in Paris: Gunman takes 5 hostages

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Hours after Paris police cornered two gunmen, who were responsible for the Charlie Hebdo killings, at a printing press in Dammartin-en-Goele, two other gunmen took 5 people hostage at a kosher grocery store in Porte de Vincennes, eastern Paris.

Protesting farmers stopped from marching to Parliament

Protesting farmers stopped from marching to Parliament

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Thousands of farmers from around 100 villages of Noida and Greater Noida on Thursday took to the streets seeking hiked compensation, bringing traffic to a standstill in several parts of Delhi-NCR as they made an unsuccessful bid to march towards Parliament.

Mohamed Al-Fayed, whose son killed with Princess Diana, dies at 94

Mohamed Al-Fayed, whose son killed with Princess Diana, dies at 94

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He became a more controversial figure, nevertheless, when he publicly fought for British citizenship, and even more so after Diana and his son Dodi Fayed passed away in Paris in 1997, according to CNN.

Manavjit was not seeking unfair advantage, NRAI tells Jury of Appeal

Manavjit was not seeking unfair advantage, NRAI tells Jury of Appeal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

NRAI has contested the disqualification of trap marksman Manavjit Singh Sandhu, who was barred from competition at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers because of "faulty" gun stock.

India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at UN

India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at UN

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

India handed over signed documents to the head of UN treaty division at the opening of the special event to mark the International Day of Non-Violence.

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Thursday's ruling does not affect any decision on Russian and Belarusian athletes' participation at the Paris 2024 Olympics which the IOC will take at a later date.

Kim Kardashian held at gunpoint in Paris hotel room

Kim Kardashian held at gunpoint in Paris hotel room

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The 35-year-old star's spokesperson Ina Treciokas was quoted as saying: "Kim Kardashian West was held up at gunpoint inside her Paris hotel room this evening by two armed masked men dressed as police officers. She is badly shaken but physically unharmed."

Rajnath to fly Rafale sortie on October 8 in Paris

Rajnath to fly Rafale sortie on October 8 in Paris

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The ceremony to hand over the first Rafale jet will take place on October 8, the foundation day of the Indian Air Force, the sources said.

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Denmark is opposed to Russian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics next year even under a neutral flag

Hockey: Hiring mental conditioning coach Harberl was key to India's turnaround

Hockey: Hiring mental conditioning coach Harberl was key to India's turnaround

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Seeking the services of American psychologist and mental conditioning coach Peter Harberl, following a disappointing Asian Games, has played a significant role in the Indian women's hockey team's turnaround in the ongoing FIH Olympic Qualifiers.

Sanjay Singh defies suspension; vows to host nationals

Sanjay Singh defies suspension; vows to host nationals

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The ad-hoc panel announced that it will host the senior national championships in Jaipur from February 2-5.

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Poland, Britain against allowing Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris Games

220 cr in India, Pak to face deadly heat if...: Study

220 cr in India, Pak to face deadly heat if...: Study

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Heatwaves with higher humidity levels can be more perilous because the air cannot efficiently absorb excess moisture. This limitation restricts the human body's ability to evaporate sweat and affects the moisture content of certain infrastructure like evaporative coolers.

FIFA World Cup: Why Neymar arrived late for Brazil training

FIFA World Cup: Why Neymar arrived late for Brazil training

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Neymar and Marquinhos arrived late for the first day of World Cup training on Monday due to problems with their flight from Paris to Turin where Brazil are holding a five-day camp before flying to Doha.

Brexit could mar Paris Agreement success

Brexit could mar Paris Agreement success

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

EU operates as one block at the climate change negotiations and takes a single greenhouse gas emission reduction target under the Paris Agreement

Indian IS operative knew Paris bombing accused

Indian IS operative knew Paris bombing accused

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen, an Indian alleged to be an Islamic State operative, knew the terrorists who carried out the attack inside a theatre in Paris last November killing over 100 people but has feigned ignorance about the deadly plot, it has emerged from investigations.

Paris to bid for 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Paris to bid for 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Paris is set to go ahead with a bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the French capital's deputy mayor in charge of sports told Reuters.

New Islamic State video shows 'Paris attackers'; threatens UK

New Islamic State video shows 'Paris attackers'; threatens UK

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The 17-minute video, dubbed 'Paris Has Collapsed', features the final words of the killers behind the Paris attacks last November.

Is Iga Swiatek the Next Queen of Clay?

Is Iga Swiatek the Next Queen of Clay?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Can Iga Swiatek challenge Rafael Nadal's French Open record?

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

'He's not greedy!' Brazil Fan leaves everything to Neymar

'He's not greedy!' Brazil Fan leaves everything to Neymar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

One Brazilian fan could not think of a more deserving recipient of his worldly goods than Neymar Jr!

PM Manmohan Singh arrives in Paris

PM Manmohan Singh arrives in Paris

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Paris on Monday night on a visit which is expected to help India and France "build" a strategic partnership in atomic energy, defence, trade and other key areas. Singh was accorded a warm welcome on his arrival to the French capital .

Chelsea condemn fans filmed in racist incident in Paris

Chelsea condemn fans filmed in racist incident in Paris

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Chelsea Football Club have condemned an incident, captured in amateur video footage in the Paris metro, that shows fans pushing a black man off a train and chanting "we're racist".

Bloomberg says India bigger problem than China on climate change

Bloomberg says India bigger problem than China on climate change

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

India poses a "bigger problem" than China when it comes to fighting climate change, particularly on reducing carbon emissions, Democratic presidential aspirant and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has claimed. During his maiden appearance on a Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Bloomberg said it was "ridiculous" of the Trump administration to take the US out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement, as he outlined his approach to tackling climate change.

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Investigators believe they travelled to the Greek island of Leros on October 3 on the same boat full of refugees as two men who took part in the November 13 attacks.

Will Upton work his 2011 World Cup magic with Indian hockey?

Will Upton work his 2011 World Cup magic with Indian hockey?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure.

Heartbreak! Paris says au revoir to love locks

Heartbreak! Paris says au revoir to love locks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Paris, capital of romance, has started the heartbreaking process of removing thousands of love locks chained to the dreamy Pont des Arts Bridge by adoring couples.

Armstrong quits Paris-Nice race

Armstrong quits Paris-Nice race

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

REVEALED: The 'barbaric' man behind the Paris attacks

REVEALED: The 'barbaric' man behind the Paris attacks

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 28-year-old is believed to be linked to thwarted attacks on a high-speed train from Amsterdam bound for Paris in August, as well as a planned attack on a Parisian church.

Summer 2018: Paris, London among top travel destinations

Summer 2018: Paris, London among top travel destinations

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Indians are preferring long-haul foreign locations this summer, says report.

LeT bomb-maker planned to join IS for Paris carnage

LeT bomb-maker planned to join IS for Paris carnage

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Muhammad Usman, a suspected bomb-maker for the Pakistani terror group Lashkar-e-Tayyaba, had set out from the capital of the self-declared Islamic State caliphate in Raqqa, Syria, six weeks before the Paris attacks along with Algerian-born Adel Haddadi, the report said, citing investigation documents.

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Man Utd sign Mount from Chelsea on five-year deal