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Exports saw sharp fall on decline in US and UAE share

Exports saw sharp fall on decline in US and UAE share

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Exports to India's key markets - the US, the United Arab Emirates, China, Singapore, Bangladesh and Germany - witnessed a sharp decline, resulting in a 12.69 per cent contraction in outbound shipments during the first month of the current financial year, commerce department data showed. India's biggest export market - the US - with 17 per cent share witnessed 17.16 per cent contraction at $5.9 billion in April. This was followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that saw 22.09 per cent decline at $2.23 billion exports.

From Kashmir to Cortina: Arif Khan chases Olympic dream

From Kashmir to Cortina: Arif Khan chases Olympic dream

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Out in the cold, lone Indian qualifier crowdfunds 2026 Olympic bid

Rohit's return to form augurs well for India's CT campaign: Azhar

Rohit's return to form augurs well for India's CT campaign: Azhar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

On how long Rohit should play, Azharuddin said it is for a player to decide.

With big three out, Johnson gets his chance to shine

With big three out, Johnson gets his chance to shine

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Johnson is a coveted player on the T20 franchise circuit and took a million-dollar contract to play in the 2024 Indian Premier League.

ICC to move Champions Trophy out of Pakistan?

ICC to move Champions Trophy out of Pakistan?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

It is believed that India is unlikely to get the government's clearance to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

Biden's meet with Arab leaders called off after Gaza hospital blast

Biden's meet with Arab leaders called off after Gaza hospital blast

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Hundreds of people are feared dead after a deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza for which Hamas and Israel traded charges holding each other responsible for the incident.

Bangladesh recalls envoy from India amid strained ties

Bangladesh recalls envoy from India amid strained ties

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus as the Chief Adviser has asked Bangladesh's envoys in India, Brussels, Canberra, Lisbon, and the Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York to return immediately and report to the foreign ministry here as part of the latest reshuffle.

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

World leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and US President Donald Trump, have urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and seek peaceful solutions to the ongoing tensions. The calls for calm come after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to a recent terrorist attack. Leaders from the US, Russia, UK, China, UAE, Qatar, and Japan have expressed concern over the escalating situation and emphasized the need for dialogue and de-escalation.

PIX: How Kings XI beat the heat

PIX: How Kings XI beat the heat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Let's look at some the pictures of KL Rahul and his team-mates's beach pictures are a perfect tease to beat the Arabian heat.

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

'Crazy 18 hours' for South Africa ahead of NZ semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

South Africa should have no ill effects from their whistlestop and, in the end, pointless 18-hour trip to Dubai as they prepare to face New Zealand in Lahore in Wednesday's second semi-final, said Heinrich Klaasen.

When the Knights Prowled and Pounced

When the Knights Prowled and Pounced

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The Kolkata Knight Riders continued their preparations for the second leg of IPL 2021 with a gruelling training session in the United Arab Emirates.

UAE returnee is Kerala's 5th monkeypox patient

UAE returnee is Kerala's 5th monkeypox patient

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

A 30 year-old man, who came to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates last month, has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the fifth case of the virus from the southern state.

Sri Lanka, UAE to be India's back up for 2021 World T20: Report

Sri Lanka, UAE to be India's back up for 2021 World T20: Report

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates are the two back-up countries being zeroed in on by the ICC, in case India is unable to host next year's T20 World Cup. While there is still one year to go before the mega event which was set to be held in Australia this year but got postponed due to rising cases of COVID-19 and inability of the host country to manage 16 teams.

World Cup Fanzone: Sunny, sielfies and more...

World Cup Fanzone: Sunny, sielfies and more...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Bouyed by the vociferous crowd at the WACA, India thrashed UAE by 9 wickets.

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The spacecraft is expected to reach Mars orbit in about 200 days from now and then begin its mission to study the Red Planet's atmosphere.

Tata Group bags IPL title rights for Rs 2500 crore

Tata Group bags IPL title rights for Rs 2500 crore

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

IPL is the world's richest T20 tournament with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion.

Holder, Carter take Windies into World Cup quarter-finals

Holder, Carter take Windies into World Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Johnson Charles and Jonathan Carter scored half centuries as West Indies kept alive their hopes of securing a World Cup quarter-finals berth with a six-wicket victory over United Arab Emirates at McLean Park in Napier on Sunday.

FY25 trade deficit with China close to $100 bn amid dumping concerns

FY25 trade deficit with China close to $100 bn amid dumping concerns

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

India's trade deficit with China neared $100 billion in FY25, amid escalating concerns of dumping, data released by the commerce department on Wednesday showed. Chinese imports rose by 11.5 per cent to $113.45 billion, while outbound shipments to the neighbouring country saw 14.5 per cent contraction to $14.2 billion.

Punjab Kings coaches Kumble, Jaffer sing 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'

Punjab Kings coaches Kumble, Jaffer sing 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Punjab Kings' head coach Anil Kumble and batting coach Wasim Jaffer tried their hand at singing during the team's karaoke night session in Dubai.

Shailesh wins India's first gold at Para Worlds

Shailesh wins India's first gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

High jumper Shailesh opens gold account for India, 2 world records shattered

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

It is high time India ends its silence on the human cost of the Gaza war and takes a principled stand without diluting its relations with Israel. A largely friendless Tel Aviv today needs New Delhi more than the other way around. India's failure now may cost it diplomatically in the long run, cautions M R Narayan Swamy.

Indian team to soon visit Washington again for trade talks

Indian team to soon visit Washington again for trade talks

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors, like agriculture and automobiles, a government official said on Thursday.

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Trump says his visit to the Middle East is "paying off" to end the "horror of terrorism"

A yr of Israel-Hamas war: Trade with W Asia holds steady

A yr of Israel-Hamas war: Trade with W Asia holds steady

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

A year after a Hamas attack against Israel on October 7 and the ensuing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, India's trade with most West Asian countries has largely escaped any major disruption, except with countries like Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. However, repeated flare-ups of geopolitical tensions in the region continue to drive up shipping and logistics costs.

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia took third place in Group C and will feature in a fourth phase of qualifiers in October alongside Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman.

Net FDI in India down 38% in Apr-Jan

Net FDI in India down 38% in Apr-Jan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in India, inflows minus outflows, declined 38.4 per cent year-on-year to $15.41 billion in the first 10 months of this financial year due to an increase in the repatriation of capital. According to the Reserve Bank of India's data in the March 2024 bulletin, FDI in India was $25.53 billion and outflows were $10.11 billion in April 2023-January 2024. In the same period last year, FDI inflows stood at $36.75 billion and outflows at $11.75 billion.

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

With a line-up of thrilling matches and intense competition, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is sure to captivate fans around the globe. Stay tuned for updates and highlights as the tournament unfolds. Ahead of the tournament, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Double blow for NZ! Ferguson flies home; Ravindra doubtful for Pakistan match

Double blow for NZ! Ferguson flies home; Ravindra doubtful for Pakistan match

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a foot injury on Tuesday in a major blow for the Black Caps.

FIFA sells 1.8 million tickets for Qatar's World Cup

FIFA sells 1.8 million tickets for Qatar's World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

There is a special category of tickets available only to residents of host nation Qatar and fans in the Gulf Arab state have bought the largest number of tickets, FIFA said.

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson's mentor Jerry Holness joins as Indian women's 400m coach

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

ICC had clarified that BCCI would keep the hosting rights of the tournament even if it is moved out of India.

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Under the deal, Israel would suspend its plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank.

T20 World Cup qualifiers: Sri Lanka thrash UAE to stay alive

T20 World Cup qualifiers: Sri Lanka thrash UAE to stay alive

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 qualifiers played between Sri Lanka and the UAE on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Clinical West Indies secure quarters berth

PHOTOS: Clinical West Indies secure quarters berth

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Photos of the Pool B game between West Indies and United Arab Emirates being played in Napier

Chelsea coach Tuchel tests positive for COVID

Chelsea coach Tuchel tests positive for COVID

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Tuchel will go into self isolation and the club said he would most likely join up with the team in Abu Dhabi next week

India likely to discuss crude oil discounts with Iraq and UAE soon

India likely to discuss crude oil discounts with Iraq and UAE soon

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

India will soon meet Iraq and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to seek a definitive rate of discount on crude oil similar to what Russia has provided so far, sources said. Multiple officials and industry executives said Iraq, which is India's biggest oil supplier, wants to discuss the level of discounts expected by Indian refiners. India's focus on snapping up ever-increasing volumes of Russian crude oil has led to a corresponding decline in imports from the Middle East. Flows from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have suffered as a result.

UAE becomes first country to transition to 4-and-half day work week

UAE becomes first country to transition to 4-and-half day work week

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced to change its existing five-day workweek to a four-and-a-half day starting January 1, becoming the world's first country to make the employee-friendly transition as part of its efforts to improve productivity and work-life balance. According to the new schedule, Monday to Thursday the work timings would be from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm, followed by a half day on Friday from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm, said the UAE Government Media Office. Saturdays and Sundays are full-day holidays under the new rule.

Women's Asia Cup: Jemimah, Deepti star as India crush UAE

Women's Asia Cup: Jemimah, Deepti star as India crush UAE

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The UAE team never even bothered to be competitive in its chase, finishing the quota of 20 overs at 74 for 4.

Remittances rise as NRIs bet on strong rupee

Remittances rise as NRIs bet on strong rupee

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Hopes soar on currency gaining more if Modi becomes the Prime Minister.

Guess How Many G20 Meetings PM Will Have

Guess How Many G20 Meetings PM Will Have

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi will hold over 15 meetings with visiting leaders between Friday, September 8, 2023, and Sunday, September 10, 2023 during the G20 summit in Delhi.