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Mexico embraces Modi amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'

Mexico embraces Modi amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Modi, who is in Mexico on the final leg of his five-nation tour during which he will hold talks with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on key bilateral issues including India's NSG membership bid, was greeted by the Indian community amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

Lockdown will no longer help in COVID-19 fight: Virologist

Lockdown will no longer help in COVID-19 fight: Virologist

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Shahid Jameel, recipient of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, also said that the country had already reached community transmission a long time ago.

No need to sign NPT for NSG membership: India to China

No need to sign NPT for NSG membership: India to China

Rediff.com20 May 2016

India on Friday rejected China's contention that it must sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty to get membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Foreign ministry awaits ED's advice on next action against Mallya

Foreign ministry awaits ED's advice on next action against Mallya

Rediff.com12 May 2016

India on April 28 asked the UK authorities to deport Mallya.

Indian woman employee in Saudi died of natural reasons: MEA

Indian woman employee in Saudi died of "natural reasons: MEA

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Three days before her death, Chief Secretary of Telangana Dr Rajiv Sharma had made a request in writing at the behest of the deceased's family to rescue her from the clutches of her employer and repatriate her back to Hyderabad.

'With reshuffle, there is an acceptance of some failures'

'With reshuffle, there is an acceptance of some failures'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'Visibly there is a posturing that everything is fine. That creates a bit of a problem.'

Mallya can seek Emergency Certificate to return to India: MEA

Mallya can seek Emergency Certificate to return to India: MEA

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Emergency Certificate is specifically meant to provide a travel document to an Indian citizen to return to India

A dash of tricolour on London's iconic monuments

A dash of tricolour on London's iconic monuments

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The iconic monuments in British capital London bathed in the tricolour of India as a "unique tribute" to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to the country.

Vadodara peaceful, curfew lifted

Vadodara peaceful, curfew lifted

Rediff.com7 May 2006

The decision to lift curfew and withdraw the army is likely to be taken Sunday evening.

India's first mRNA vaccine gets nod for human trials

India's first mRNA vaccine gets nod for human trials

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

The novel mRNA vaccine candidate, HGCO19, is supported with seed grant under the Ind-CEPI mission of the Department of Biotechnology. The mRNA vaccines do not use the conventional model to produce immune response. Instead, they carry molecular instructions to make the protein in the body through a synthetic RNA of the virus.

Indian diplomat wins 2006 Boeke Prize

Indian diplomat wins 2006 Boeke Prize

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

The Boeke prize, for the best page-turner and most compelling fiction of the year, was started 12 years ago as a tongue-in-cheek take on the more staid Man Booker Prize.

Modi conveys India's concerns to China on Lakhvi issue

Modi conveys India's concerns to China on Lakhvi issue

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken up with Chinese leadership India's concerns over China blocking its move in the UN for action against Pakistan over release of 26/11 mastermind and LeT commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in violation of a resolution of the world body.

Will scrap farm laws if Cong comes to power: Priyanka

Will scrap farm laws if Cong comes to power: Priyanka

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Priyanka said the party's fight will continue till the laws are scrapped.

Modi relives Mahatma's 1893 train journey

Modi relives Mahatma's 1893 train journey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday retraced the 1893 train journey between Pentrich and Pietermaritzburg of Mahatma Gandhi.

Not seeking NSG seat as gift but on merit: India

Not seeking NSG seat as gift but on merit: India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

India on Thursday hit back at China for its statement that Nuclear Suppliers Group membership can't be a "farewell gift", saying it was not seeking the membership to the 48-nation grouping as gift but instead based on its non-proliferation record.

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday met the family of Indian prisoner Hamid Nehal Ansari, who was attacked at least thrice by inmates in a Peshawar jail, and assured them of all possible help.

Bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre

Bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

In a bureaucratic reshuffle, economic affairs secretary Rakesh Mohan will look after the key budget division following the appointment of expenditure secretary D Swarup

Swaraj leaves for two-day visit to Lanka

Swaraj leaves for two-day visit to Lanka

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on a two-day visit during which she is expected to discuss the fishermen's issue and rights of minority Tamils with the Lankan leadership.

Fardeen to endorse M F Hussain's series

Fardeen to endorse M F Hussain's series

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

The paintings were sold for a record Rs 100 crore to Mumbai-based businessman Guru Swarup Srivastava. \nSrivastava will auction the first 25 paintings on May 8.

PM Modi meets Japanese Emperor Akihito

PM Modi meets Japanese Emperor Akihito

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The call on came ahead of wide-ranging talks between Modi and his counterpart Abe

Phase out PPF, says pension regulator

Phase out PPF, says pension regulator

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Public Provident Fund should be phased out over a period of time after the introduction of the new pension scheme proposed by the government, the interim Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority chairman D Swarup said on Saturday.

Won't block China's entry into MTCR as quid pro quo: India

Won't block China's entry into MTCR as quid pro quo: India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

India will impress upon China, which had torpedoed its Nuclear Suppliers Group membership bid at the Seoul plenary,that taking care of each other's "interests and priorities" was the basis for forward movement in bilateral ties.

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Do a proper asset allocation and invest through systematic investment plans where one can benefit.

Industrialist Srivastava gets PCR till May 21

Industrialist Srivastava gets PCR till May 21

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Industrialist and art dealer Guru Swarup Srivastava was today remanded to police custody till May 21 by a local court for allegedly forging documents.

M F Husain's works may fetch Rs 300 crore

M F Husain's works may fetch Rs 300 crore

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Swarup Group of Industries chief Guru Swarup Srivastava, who acquired the rights to 100 Husain paintings for Rs 100 crore, will auction them in London and Dubai.

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank move angers India

Indus Water Treaty: World Bank move angers India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Surprised at the World Bank's decision to appoint a neutral expert, as sought by the Indian government, and at the same time establish a Court of Arbitration as wanted by Pakistan, India said proceeding with both the steps simultaneously "legally untenable".

Climate change? Modi, Sharif talk briefly in Paris

Climate change? Modi, Sharif talk briefly in Paris

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday briefly interacted with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Paris on the sidelines of a United Nations summit on climate change.

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Turkey is witnessing violence after an attempted military coup.

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The then prime minister Manmohan Singh had visited Doha in 2008.

Pakistan knocks UN doors against India's new map law

Pakistan knocks UN doors against India's new map law

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Pakistan on Tuesday said it has expressed "serious concern" to the United Nations over a draft bill in the Indian Parliament over the map of Kashmir and called upon the world body to uphold its resolutions and urge India to stop such acts which are in "violation of international law".

Despite Covid-19 crisis, mid- and small-cap funds see big gains in 2020

Despite Covid-19 crisis, mid- and small-cap funds see big gains in 2020

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The unlocking of the economy since June led to a significant recovery in various macro, micro and high-frequency data points, resulting in the equity markets surpassing their previous lifetime highs.

PM Modi's 5 mantras for strong 'intra-BRICS engagement'

PM Modi's 5 mantras for strong 'intra-BRICS engagement'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

PM stressed that 'response to terrorism must be nothing less than comprehensive'.

Modi's promise of electricity for all to face big hurdles

Modi's promise of electricity for all to face big hurdles

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Labour unions, with a history of hostility towards management, are pushing back on Coal India's plans, fearing modernization and outsourcing will hit jobs.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

He gives PM a warm hug, calls him Narendra

He gives PM a warm hug, calls him Narendra

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Calling India and the United States "natural partners", President Barack Obama said the two countries have elevated their relationship and are committed to a new partnership.

Modi takes a tour of Tesla Motors

Modi takes a tour of Tesla Motors

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tesla Motors' iconic headquarters in California.

'PM has gone for good administrators'

'PM has gone for good administrators'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'Whether it will create an impact or not, only time will tell.'

Will not accept any changes to Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Will not accept any changes to Indus Water Treaty, says Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

"Pakistan will not accept any modifications or changes to the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty. Our position is based on the principles enshrined in the treaty. And the treaty must be honoured in... letter and spirit," Special Assistant to Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi told Dawn News.

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

India on Thursday lashed out at Pakistan for "inciting and supporting" terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Crash keeps North Block on its toes

Crash keeps North Block on its toes

Rediff.com18 May 2004