News for 'Sudan'

Videocon eyes oil exploration

Videocon eyes oil exploration

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

Videocon Industries Ltd will spend Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) for oil exploration and production activities, including Rs 800 crore ($183 million) abroad as part of its business plans.

Can dehorning really save the rhinos?

Can dehorning really save the rhinos?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Dehorning grabs the spotlight again after the death of the last male northern white rhino.

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at airports across the US to protest the ban announced by President Donald Trump on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, extending solidarity to those affected as chaos and fear gripped individuals trying to enter the country.

Every minute, 12 children die hungry

Every minute, 12 children die hungry

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food Jean Ziegler said it is indefensible that so many small children are still dying because they do not have enough food to eat. 'How can we continue to live with this shame?' he asked.

US panel members back India over violence

US panel members back India over violence

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

They opposed designating India as a 'Country of Particular Concern'.

Colin Powell cancels Athens visit

Colin Powell cancels Athens visit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

Carcinogenic dye in 3 Indian chilli brands

Carcinogenic dye in 3 Indian chilli brands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

A total of 359 food products have been taken off shop shelves in Britain after they were found contaminated with an illegal food dye.

Kalam leaves on first foreign tour

Kalam leaves on first foreign tour

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

President A P J Abdul Kalam left New Delhi on Saturday on a week-long visit to the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Bulgaria, his first foreign tour after assuming the high office.

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday unveiled its first ever team of refugees which will have 10 members and 12 officials and will compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games under the Olympic flag.

PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at Colaba Causeway

PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at Colaba Causeway

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

A major fire broke out on Thursday in a five-storeyed commercial-cum-residential building in Mumbai but there were no casualties.

ONGC Videsh scouts in W Africa

ONGC Videsh scouts in W Africa

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

India is ready for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership: US

India is ready for Nuclear Suppliers Group membership: US

Rediff.com14 May 2016

India, Pakistan, Israel and South Sudan were the four UN member states which have not signed the NPT, the international pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

ONGC to retail petrol, diesel by year-end

ONGC to retail petrol, diesel by year-end

Rediff.com15 May 2003

State-owned exploration firm Oil and Natural Gas Corporation will begin retailing petrol and diesel from its own petrol stations by the year end, company chairman and managing director Subir Raha said on Thursday.

53 nations to get nod for e-visa soon

53 nations to get nod for e-visa soon

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

This is in addition to 43 countries which received approval last year.

Song nets Cameroon winner

Song nets Cameroon winner

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

The Cameroon captain's header gave his country a 2-1 win over Benin in their World Cup qualifying match.

'Visa ban is about national security, not against any religion'

'Visa ban is about national security, not against any religion'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that Trump is concerned about America's safety.

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The World Happiness Report published on Wednesday ranked 156 countries by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption.

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

A family from Detroit became the latest victim of United States President Donald Trump's ban on immigration and travel from seven predominately Muslim nations as the mother of a local business owner died as she could not return to the US for treatment.

Sushma meets foreign envoys in New York

Sushma meets foreign envoys in New York

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of seven countries, including the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Michelle invites Indian doctor for State of the Union Address

Michelle invites Indian doctor for State of the Union Address

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

US First Lady Michelle Obama has invited a prominent Indian-American doctor, who is playing a key role in fighting the dreaded Ebola disease in West Africa, for Wednesday's State of the Union Address.

'I have faith in PM Modi': V K Singh on OROP row

'I have faith in PM Modi': V K Singh on OROP row

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Union minister and former Army Chief General (retd) V K Singh on Wednesay said he has firm faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi who had taken a pledge to implement the OROP scheme for ex-servicemen.

Pakistan's ex-army chief to head Saudi-led military coalition

Pakistan's ex-army chief to head Saudi-led military coalition

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The Saudi-led coalition is also engaged in a military operation in Yemen since March 2015 when Houthis drove out the government led by President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who is believed to be in exile in Saudi Arabia.

Constantine gets second stint as India's football coach

Constantine gets second stint as India's football coach

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Stephen Constantine will return as Indian football team's chief coach for the second time as his name has been cleared by the AIFF.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

High-ranking US defence official coming to India with an agenda

High-ranking US defence official coming to India with an agenda

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Deborah Lee James will travel to India later this month as part of a maiden visit to four Asian countries that would also take her to Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines and will discuss the situation in the South China sea as well as the growing threat of terrorism.

NIA files 2nd chargesheet against 16 IS suspects in Delhi court

NIA files 2nd chargesheet against 16 IS suspects in Delhi court

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

According to the sources, the agency filed the charge sheet before District Judge Amar Nath.

Jharkhand polls: 10 crorepati candidates in fray from Palamau district

Jharkhand polls: 10 crorepati candidates in fray from Palamau district

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The ten richest among the 199 candidates in fray in the first phase of polling for Jharkhand assembly belong to Palamau division, according to an NGO involved in election watch.

UN report names India among countries where rights activists intimidated

UN report names India among countries where rights activists intimidated

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The report documents allegations of reprisals and intimidation in 38 countries, some of which are members of the Human Rights Council.

Is India ready to fight Ebola? NO WAY!

Is India ready to fight Ebola? NO WAY!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

No Ebola case detected in the country so far; experts say a robust preparedness plan to fight the virus missing.

Indian sportsman pleads guilty to abusing minor in US

Indian sportsman pleads guilty to abusing minor in US

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Hussain will now be deported as his visa expired in August.

PIX: Meet Asia's FASTEST man!

PIX: Meet Asia's FASTEST man!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

China's Su Bingtian held off his opponents with a late burst of speed to win the event in 9.92 seconds.

This model is proud to be blessed with a dark complexion

This model is proud to be blessed with a dark complexion

Rediff.com30 May 2017

No wonder she's called the 'Queen of the Dark'.

Immigrants matter, say US tech giants as they go legal against Trump's ban

Immigrants matter, say US tech giants as they go legal against Trump's ban

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

"Immigrants make many of the nation's greatest discoveries, and create some of the country's most innovative and iconic companies," says their court motion.

When families in America were finally reunited

When families in America were finally reunited

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Welcome to America', '#Americaisbeautiful'. These were just some of the chants heard at American airports as families reunited with their loved ones after a federal court swept aside the ban imposed by President Donald Trump, which restricted the access of people from seven nations -- namely Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia.

What Angelina Jolie thinks of Trump's immigration ban

What Angelina Jolie thinks of Trump's immigration ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie has slammed President Donald Trump's controversial immigration ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, saying that shutting the door on refugees or discriminating among them will not make America safer.

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and about 1,000 of his colleagues have donated over $1.5 million to a leading rights group that has pledged to fight President Donald Trump's temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Religious freedom in India on 'negative trajectory': Report

Religious freedom in India on 'negative trajectory': Report

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Religious freedom in India was on a "negative trajectory" in 2015 as religious tolerance "deteriorated" and religious freedom violations "increased", a United States report on international religious freedom said

The Indian braveheart

The Indian braveheart

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The subcontinental man has a better record of fighting than Arabs, and what the Indian soldier has always needed is good leadership, says Aakar Patel.

'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US

'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Protesters gathered outside the White House and raised slogans like 'This is what America looks like!', 'The people united, will never be divided' and 'No hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here,' as they waved the American flag and held placards, opposing Trump's order to block any visitors for 90 days from seven designated countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.