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'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The eastern theatre command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army successfully completed all tasks of its combat readiness patrols and exercises around Taiwan Island, official media in Beijing reported.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'

Lebanese soccer referees to go on trial June 10

Lebanese soccer referees to go on trial June 10

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The three Lebanese referees charged with accepting sexual bribes from three women to fix an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup match will go on trial from June 10 to 14, the Straits Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing their attorney.

Only the RICH can live comfortably in India

Only the RICH can live comfortably in India

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Only those who can "afford" to not depend on the Indian state can live comfortably in it.

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

China's PLA Navy has deployed a number of platforms including frontline warships and a submarine for the exercise from November 11 to 17.

Committed to security of allies, partners, says US amid Chinese aggression

Committed to security of allies, partners, says US amid Chinese aggression

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Japan also reported that five of those missiles landed in its exclusive economic zone, understandably causing grave concern.

SBI buying property for housing staff in Singapore

SBI buying property for housing staff in Singapore

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

To help reduce rental costs by 20 to 25 per cent within the next three years.

Can Modi beat Singh's economic benchmarks?

Can Modi beat Singh's economic benchmarks?

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Though the Sensex kissed 25,000 on Friday, analysts are not seeing farther than 30,000 by the year-end. They seem bound by 'cautious optimism', a legacy of the crisis years.

Markets pare early gains, bank shares weigh

Markets pare early gains, bank shares weigh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Markets slipped into negative terrain in late noon deals weighed down by profit taking in bank shares.

Markets trading flat

Markets trading flat

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Facebook post lands Indian student in Singapore jail

Facebook post lands Indian student in Singapore jail

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

A 13-year-old Indian student has been arrested by Singapore police for posting a Facebook message in which he allegedly threatened to bomb a luxury casino resort in the city-state.

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Markets pared early gains to end lower weighed down by selling pressure in FMCG, oil and auto shares.

Markets end marginally lower ahead of Feb IIP data

Markets end marginally lower ahead of Feb IIP data

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Market breadth was marginally lower with 1,474 losers and 1,395 gainers on the BSE.

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.

Markets end higher, Nifty regains 6,000

Markets end higher, Nifty regains 6,000

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Realty, pharma and FMCG shares buck trend.

Cong's 'somersault' dig at Jaishankar over Katchatheevu row

Cong's 'somersault' dig at Jaishankar over Katchatheevu row

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Will Foreign Minister Mr. Jaishankar please refer to the RTI reply dated 27-1-2015...The Reply justified the circumstances under which India acknowledged that a small island belonged to Sri Lanka," Chidambaram said.

Infosys to add 600 jobs in Singapore

Infosys to add 600 jobs in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The Singapore expansion would involve an additional $10 million to $15 million in capital expenses and wages, said Vemuri, who heads Infosys' Americas division.

Party sues top Malaysian-Indian politician

Party sues top Malaysian-Indian politician

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

A whopping Rs 140 crore suit has been filed against veteran Malaysian Indian politician Samy Vellu by the educational arm of his party, the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), accusing him of misappropriation. The Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED), the educational arm of the MIC, the country's largest Indian based political party said the sum 100 million ringgit (Rs 140 crore) included special and general damages.

China successfully 'completes military drills' around Taiwan

China successfully 'completes military drills' around Taiwan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command said the joint military operations around the Taiwan island have been completed successfully, the state-run Global Times newspaper tweeted.

Singapore extends Rajapaksa's stay by 14 days: Report

Singapore extends Rajapaksa's stay by 14 days: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rajapaksa, 73, fled Sri Lanka after the July 9 uprising when people broke into the President's House after months of public protests against him for mishandling the country's worst economic crisis since 1948.

Markets end flat on April F&O expiry

Markets end flat on April F&O expiry

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

BSE Power, Realty, Auto and PSU indices ended almost 1% down

India to sell BrahMos missiles, defence equipment to Philippines

India to sell BrahMos missiles, defence equipment to Philippines

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

India on Tuesday signed a key pact with the Philippines for the sale of 'defence material and equipment', which are likely to include BrahMos cruise missiles.

Markets end higher led by RIL

Markets end higher led by RIL

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The overall market breadth in BSE remains positive with 1,723 shares advancing and 1,157 shares declining.

Markets end higher led by banks

Markets end higher led by banks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Realty stocks ended firm on expectations that the central bank will start cutting interest rates in the coming months to prop up slowing economy.

China launched 11 missiles towards Taiwan overnight: US

China launched 11 missiles towards Taiwan overnight: US

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday directed that the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and the ships in her strike group will remain on station in the general area to monitor the situation.

Never supported Fonseka during polls: US

Never supported Fonseka during polls: US

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The US on dismissed Sri Lanka's charge that it had provided financial support to Sarath Fonseka during the January 26 presidential polls and asked Colombo to ensure safety of those who had supported the defeated opposition presidential candidate.

Gathered inputs from 15L people for 3rd term road map: Modi

Gathered inputs from 15L people for 3rd term road map: Modi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Modi said that for nearly one and a half years he has been putting in place details of new schemes to give new pace to the country's development and curb poverty.

Singapore F1 promoters say closed-doors race is not feasible

Singapore F1 promoters say closed-doors race is not feasible

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Singapore Grand Prix promoters have ruled out holding their Formula One race without spectators, casting further uncertainty over the likelihood of the September event going ahead. Formula One plans to start its stalled season in July with races behind closed doors in Austria and Britain due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Zakir Naik will not be deported, says Malaysian PM

Zakir Naik will not be deported, says Malaysian PM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Mahathir Mohamad's statement came a day after the ministry of external affairs said that the extradition request of Naik made by India is under the active consideration of the Malaysian government, as per the media reports.

India refused to build Hambantota port: Lanka

India refused to build Hambantota port: Lanka

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Keen to forge all-weather ties with India, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has lauded the developmental work undertaken by the country in the war-ravaged northern region and vowed not to allow his nation's soil to be used against it.

Markets gain second day led by financials

Markets gain second day led by financials

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The market breadth in BSE ended healthy with 2,019 advancing and 740 shares declining.

800 terror cells unearthed in India

800 terror cells unearthed in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Indian intelligence agencies have uncovered at least 800 terrorist cells in the country operating with "external support," and are now looking for the brains behind them within India, National Security adviser M K Narayanan has said. "We are concerned that there is a great deal of external inspiration and support, we are also concerned and are looking at a mastermind within the country," Narayanan told Singapore's Straits Times in an interview.

Markets end down while bankex gains

Markets end down while bankex gains

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Nifty ended down 34 points at 5,326.

Mistreatment claims of Indians a lie: Malaysia

Mistreatment claims of Indians a lie: Malaysia

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

Outraged over a local Hindu group's allegations of mistreatment of ethnic Indians by authorities, Malaysian Premier Abdullah Badawi has described the claims as lies intended to divide the races in this country and offered to step down if proved wrong.

Markets tumble on global cues

Markets tumble on global cues

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

A weak opening of European bourses weighed on sentiments.

Global markets help in bounceback

Global markets help in bounceback

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Tremendous strength in the realty, IT and metal stocks helped the BSE benchmark index to keep the upward momentum alive.

Markets end near day's low

Markets end near day's low

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Nifty ended down 44 points at 5,616.