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India says confident WTO will understand food security concerns

India says confident WTO will understand food security concerns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

ndia has said it is ready to sign the global trade deal as early as next month if other WTO members agree to its demand for concessions on food subsidies.

Bangladesh unions sue FIFA over Qatar World Cup workers' rights

Bangladesh unions sue FIFA over Qatar World Cup workers' rights

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Bangladesh labour activists said on Friday they had joined a lawsuit in Switzerland against world soccer body FIFA for allegedly failing to use its influence to ensure people working on 2022 World Cup facilities in Qatar are treated fairly.

How BRICS Is Expanded Is Crucial

How BRICS Is Expanded Is Crucial

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

With its political colour dominated by less than democratic trends, BRICS currently leaves some of us wondering -- where in this grouping is there an assurance that human freedom will be respected unconditionally? It would be nice to see the new members of BRICS drawn from the ranks of countries wedded to preserving and guarding human freedom, observes Shyam G Menon.

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The 'Holi celebrations' event was organised by the Governor in the honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold crucial talks with the top US leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan, on the first high-level dialogue on Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).

Indo-US deal could lead to global trade deal in 2 weeks: WTO

Indo-US deal could lead to global trade deal in 2 weeks: WTO

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A day after a breakthrough deal between India and the US on food security related issues, the WTO on Friday said there was a "high probability" of reaching an agreement within two weeks on the stalled Bali package to facilitate easier global trade flows.

At UNSC, PM lists 5 principles to prepare roadmap for maritime security cooperation

At UNSC, PM lists 5 principles to prepare roadmap for maritime security cooperation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

In his statement while chairing the debate on "Enhancing Maritime Security - A Case for International Cooperation" via video conferencing, Modi highlighted that maritime routes were being misused for terrorism and piracy.

Modi-Johnson bilateral focuses on renewables, clean tech

Modi-Johnson bilateral focuses on renewables, clean tech

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his British counterpart Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit here and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas like green hydrogen, renewables and clean technology, economy and defence.

Exports surge 37% to record $37.29 bn in Dec

Exports surge 37% to record $37.29 bn in Dec

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The country's exports in December surged 37 per cent on an annual basis to $37.29 billion, the highest-ever monthly figure, government data showed on Monday.

I resolved Kashmir problem, Nehru couldn't: Modi in Gujarat

I resolved Kashmir problem, Nehru couldn't: Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel resolved issues of merger of other princely states, but 'one person' could not resolve the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, in a veiled attack on India's first PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Removal of MFN status would hit $488.5 mn worth of exports from Pak

Removal of MFN status would hit $488.5 mn worth of exports from Pak

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Removal of this status means India can now enhance customs duties to any level on goods coming from Pakistan.

Mutual Funds' Rs 100 Trillion Opportunity

Mutual Funds' Rs 100 Trillion Opportunity

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Despite strong AUM growth, MFs lag behind other popular investment avenues. MFs received only 6 per cent of total household savings in 2021-2022.

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