News for 'South East Asia'

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

This is the second acquisition Google is making to boost its NBU initiative, having acquired four-month-old Halli Labs founded by Pankaj Gupta in July 2017, reports Yuvraj Malik.

'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'The RSS has opposed the introduction of GM Mustard tooth and nail, but PM Modi does not give a hoot for what they think.'

80,000 COVID-19 cases reported daily in April: WHO

80,000 COVID-19 cases reported daily in April: WHO

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Every single case is a mother, a father, a son, a daughter, a brother, sister or friend'

In Pix: Asia's golden age of sport

In Pix: Asia's golden age of sport

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

The 17th Asian Games came to a close on Saturday, bringing an end to two weeks of intense competition, drama and controversy that shone a light on the best and worst of a region that will host the world's biggest events for the next decade.

Indo-ASEAN trade may touch $30bn, but...

Indo-ASEAN trade may touch $30bn, but...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

The government on Monday said that two-way trade between India and Association of South East Asian Nations had the potential to more than double to $30 billion in next three years but it was necessary to put in place a low tariff regime.

After Khaplang's death, Centre talks of peace deal, rehabilitation

After Khaplang's death, Centre talks of peace deal, rehabilitation

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Rijiju said the central government will rehabilitate all Indian citizens in the Naga group if they abjure violence.

Coronavirus spread likely to continue for a very long time: WHO

Coronavirus spread likely to continue for a very long time: WHO

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Stressing that the Covid virus may continue to transmit for a "very long time", senior WHO official Poonam Khetrapal Singh says the level of immunity in a community, through vaccination and previous infection, will determine whether it will become endemic in the long run.

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

It is for the investigating agencies to probe all aspects of the assassination, including a possible Chinese hand, or if the killer was just a disgruntled element who acted on his own and wanted to earn some dark space in history like Nathuram Godse or Lee Harvey Oswald, notes Japan expert Rajaram Panda.

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The US "Indo-Pacific Strategy" is bound to be a failed strategy, Wang said in the comments posted by the Chinese foreign ministry on its website.

Expect worst drought in Asia, India may be hit

Expect worst drought in Asia, India may be hit

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Dozens of farmers have already committed suicide in India after damage from unseasonal rains this year.

India, China to hold next round of military talks soon, says MEA

India, China to hold next round of military talks soon, says MEA

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India and China on Tuesday agreed to hold the next round of the Senior Commanders meeting at an early date to achieve complete disengagement from all friction points in eastern Ladakh to create conditions for the restoration of normalcy in bilateral ties.

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

'China's goal is to limit any defiance from India'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'In South Asia, unlike Southeast, East, or Central Asia, there is a natural hegemon: India. China cannot cast it aside easily'

Chinese dragon breathes fire over N-submarine deal by AUKUS

Chinese dragon breathes fire over N-submarine deal by AUKUS

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

China on Tuesday angrily denounced the nuclear-powered submarine deal announced by the US, UK and Australia, saying the pact violates the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the three countries are travelling "further down the dangerous and wrong path."

Singapore Min expects favourable policies from Modi govt

Singapore Min expects favourable policies from Modi govt

Rediff.com21 May 2014

In 2013, India was Singapore's 11th largest trading partner and 12th largest export destination, with total trade volume of 25.5 billion Singaporean dollars ($ 20.36 billion).

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Speaking about the issue in India in March 2012 at a media conclave, Kissinger defended his use of unparliamentary language while referring to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

6 more airports to be auctioned under PPP model: FM

6 more airports to be auctioned under PPP model: FM

Rediff.com16 May 2020

These airports are those at Amritsar, Varanasi, Bhubaneswar, Indore, Raipur and Trichy.

Online job postings jumped 25% in July, the highest in 2014

Online job postings jumped 25% in July, the highest in 2014

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Further, the rate of growth improved in all, between June and July 2014.

Survey ranking India 'most dangerous for women' inaccurate: WCD

Survey ranking India 'most dangerous for women' inaccurate: WCD

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

A senior WCD official said the ministry has asked the Thomson Reuters Foundation, which conducted the survey, for details on the experts to ascertain the report's authenticity, but no reply has been received as yet.

I refuse to agree Indians are intolerant: President

I refuse to agree Indians are intolerant: President

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

"If it is said Indians are argumentative, I will agree. But if it is said Indians are intolerant, I refuse to agree," said the president at the inaugural ceremony of the 'Namami Brahmaputra' festival in Guwahati.

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The rich and diverse culture of India's North East was on display in all its splendor as curtains went up on the 12th South Asian Games in a colorful opening ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries in attendance.

Ecom firms' brand new strategy to boost business

Ecom firms' brand new strategy to boost business

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

India is on its way to become a mobile app-first market and e-tailers and start-ups have begun their race to capture the next set of users in India - those who access vernacular content.

Indian Navy And Chinese Threat

Indian Navy And Chinese Threat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Anyone within range of China's expanding navy will have to build capabilities faster and/or work more closely with the US, as Australia has just announced, asserts T N Ninan.

Yamuna recedes but still flowing two metres above danger level

Yamuna recedes but still flowing two metres above danger level

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The situation could worsen if weather predictions of more rain in the capital and upper catchment areas come true.

5 NSCN-K militants involved in Manipur ambush arrested

5 NSCN-K militants involved in Manipur ambush arrested

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

All the apprehended are being handed over to National Investigation Agency for further investigation.

Want Stronger Rupee? Manage The Economy

Want Stronger Rupee? Manage The Economy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

India's politicians need to do a better job of managing the economy: Inflation control, productivity improvement, etc, asserts T N Ninan.

Myntra acquires Jabong from Global Fashion Group

Myntra acquires Jabong from Global Fashion Group

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

No financial details were disclosed.

World Cup qualifiers: 15-goal Qatar leads routs in Asia

World Cup qualifiers: 15-goal Qatar leads routs in Asia

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Qatar smashed 15 unanswered goals past Bhutan and the United Arab Emirates knocked in 10 against Malaysia in a lopsided round of World Cup qualifiers across Asia on Thursday

ITBP or Assam Rifles may be deployed to man border with Myanmar

ITBP or Assam Rifles may be deployed to man border with Myanmar

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

In the wake of the killing of 18 Armymen in Manipur, government plans to deploy either Indo-Tibetan Border Police or Assam Rifles for manning the 389-km-long Indo-Myanmar border in the state.

India must not ignore China in order to improve Indo-US ties

India must not ignore China in order to improve Indo-US ties

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

In bilateral interfaces relations with China have also to be given due weight, opines Premvir Das

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

China on Saturday began military exercises around Taiwan to test the capabilities of its forces to 'seize control of the sea, air and information', days after a meeting between the United States House Speaker and the President of the self-ruled island in defiance of repeated threats by Beijing.

Office lease records 10-quarter high, Bengaluru No.1

Office lease records 10-quarter high, Bengaluru No.1

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The office space absorption in seven cities, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, rose 14 per cent during the July-September quarter compared with the year-ago period.

Tricks of trade: How South Asian network can help India

Tricks of trade: How South Asian network can help India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

ADB has often expressed its interest in promoting sub-regional integration in South Asia and perhaps could be involved as a facilitator.

Time to bury past and move ahead: Pak Army chief on ties with India

Time to bury past and move ahead: Pak Army chief on ties with India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Pakistani Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said that a stable relationship between India and Pakistan is key to unlocking the potential of South and Central Asia by ensuring connectivity between East and West Asia.

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

What Gulf slowdown! IndiGo, GoAir to expand ops to West Asia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Travels to Gulf accounted for 40% of India's international air traffic in 2016.

Infosys trains guns on revenue growth, reinvests rupee gains

Infosys trains guns on revenue growth, reinvests rupee gains

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The fallen bellwether of the technology sector has a strategy to reclaim its lost position.

Kathleen just a stop-gap till Obama finds new envoy to India

Kathleen just a stop-gap till Obama finds new envoy to India

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Kathleen Stephens, a career foreign service officer who has never served in India but was United States Ambassador to South Korea from 2008 to 2011, will only be a stop-gap charge at Roosevelt House in New Delhi, till President Obama names a new envoy to India.

Chowrasia, Lahiri take charge at King's Cup

Chowrasia, Lahiri take charge at King's Cup

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

India's S S P Chowrasia showed his resolve to win again while compatriot Anirban Lahiri fired an ominous warnings to his rivals when they took a share of the opening round lead at the King's Cup on Thursday.

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

There is talk about 'cultural connect' and the 'warmth of storytelling' in Indian films vis-a-vis the spectacle and scale that Hollywood specialises in.

Stop vaccine nationalism: Jaishankar at UNSC meeting

Stop vaccine nationalism: Jaishankar at UNSC meeting

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India, which has shipped 'Made In India' COVID-19 vaccines to around 25 nations, on Wednesday urged the international community to stop 'vaccine nationalism' and actively encourage 'internationalism', underlining that hoarding superfluous doses will defeat global efforts to attain collective health security and combat the pandemic.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.