News for 'Welcoming India'

Never Before Has A PM Like Him Visited India!

Never Before Has A PM Like Him Visited India!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Sitiveni Rabuka's visit to New Delhi marks a major shift in India-Fiji ties as the former coup leader who once expelled India's envoy now returns as an honoured guest, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

On busy first day, CJI bars oral hearing for urgent listing

On busy first day, CJI bars oral hearing for urgent listing

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Justice Surya Kant, on his first day as Chief Justice of India, established a new procedural norm requiring written requests for urgent case listings, with oral requests reserved for extraordinary circumstances. He also addressed various cases, including those related to extrajudicial killings and the removal of a lawyer from a government post.

Ashwin's BBL dream comes crashing down!

Ashwin's BBL dream comes crashing down!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin's much-anticipated foray into Australian Big Bash League has been stalled by a knee injury with the off-spinner ruled out of the entire season with Sydney Thunder.

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ness Wadia says bigger IPL window needed, all for Champions League revival.

Pakistan creates new post of Chief of Defence Forces

Pakistan creates new post of Chief of Defence Forces

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Pakistan on Saturday brought in a Constitutional amendment to create a new post of chief of defence forces to ensure greater coordination and unified command among the three services.

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The point to note for India is that we must not panic. The United States may be our largest export destination, but high tariffs will not exactly mean gloom and doom. Sure, we can throw some morsels as we continue negotiating, but we must be firm that some red lines cannot be crossed, no matter what, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Andhra all set for huge investments from Adani Group, Reliance

Andhra all set for huge investments from Adani Group, Reliance

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Adani Group said on Friday it will invest around Rs 1 trillion in various sectors of Andhra Pradesh over the next ten years, deepening its commitment in the state where it will partner with Google for an artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam.

Why Rohit can flourish in Aus ODIs

Why Rohit can flourish in Aus ODIs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'He has to focus on his performance and helping the team win.'

India ready to help resolve Israel-Iran conflict: MEA

India ready to help resolve Israel-Iran conflict: MEA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Hours after United States President Donald Trump's claims of an Iran-Israel ceasefire, India on Tuesday said it stands ready to play its part to resolve the situation and insisted on 'dialogue and diplomacy' as the way forward.

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Kasprowicz recalls being thanked "for saving Test cricket" for his Ashes 2005 Birmingham dismissal

Shastri Roasts Pakistan With Cheeky Toss Line

Shastri Roasts Pakistan With Cheeky Toss Line

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

During the toss for the first Test, Shastri couldn't resist a cheeky nod to those events while introducing Pycroft.

Don't view India-China ties through 'third country lens': Modi

Don't view India-China ties through 'third country lens': Modi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to work towards a "fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable" resolution of the festering boundary issue and pledged to work towards stabilising global trade.

Modi hails Trump's Gaza peace plan efforts amid strained ties

Modi hails Trump's Gaza peace plan efforts amid strained ties

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated US President Donald Trump on the success of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan for Gaza and reviewed trade negotiations during a phone conversation.

Modi dials Zelenskyy, reaffirms India's support for Ukraine peace

Modi dials Zelenskyy, reaffirms India's support for Ukraine peace

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that India remains committed to making every possible contribution for an early and peaceful solution to the conflict. Zelenskyy sought India's support in limiting Russian energy exports.

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Let there be no doubt that Modi in these 24 years so far has reshaped politics and governance considerably, if not completely, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Unmarried couples no longer welcome: OYO changes rules

Unmarried couples no longer welcome: OYO changes rules

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Travel booking major OYO has launched a new check-in policy for partner hotels, starting from Meerut, introducing guidelines effective this year whereby unmarried couples will no longer be welcome to check in.

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

'Thar Desert Will Reach Delhi Soon'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'The natural barrier that is Aravalli, you are demolishing it, then who will stop the desert?' 'In future, I predict that people will roam around with oxygen cylinders in Delhi because they won't be able to breathe.'

'Never stop...' Harman's precious advice to youngsters

'Never stop...' Harman's precious advice to youngsters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

After winning the ODI World Cup title by beating South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2, 2025, Harmanpreet's advice to budding youngsters is: "Never stop dreaming. You never know where your destiny will take you."

Pant hits bullseye off the field, eyes Ranji return on it

Pant hits bullseye off the field, eyes Ranji return on it

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The 27-year-old suffered a fractured metatarsal during the Manchester Test in July, an injury that has sidelined him for months and ruled him out of the West Indies series and the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia.

On cusp of history, Harman ready to experience winning

On cusp of history, Harman ready to experience winning

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet before WC final: Know how it feels to lose, looking toward to experience winning

Zodiac Signs Now Drive Luxury Home Buys

Zodiac Signs Now Drive Luxury Home Buys

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'Earlier, such beliefs were primarily observed among older buyers, but now we see younger buyers showing interest in aligning purchases with numerological or astrological significance.'

Padikkal wants to show he's too good to be left out!

Padikkal wants to show he's too good to be left out!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Devdutt Padikkal sets sights on Test opportunity with upcoming red-ball series

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Top 6 Countries To Study Abroad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Study abroad experts explain how Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Dubai are redefining global education.

Pakistan's golden boy receives hero's welcome

Pakistan's golden boy receives hero's welcome

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Gold medallist Arshaf Nadeem brings Pakistan's first medal home to hero's welcome

Harman glad as tickets for final sell like hot cakes!

Harman glad as tickets for final sell like hot cakes!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

It's good, pressure is not only around cricket but also for World Cup final tickets: Harmanpreet

'Gopi Was A Champion Of Enterprise'

'Gopi Was A Champion Of Enterprise'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'What made Gopi a man above others was his belief that business carried a broader purpose -- creating opportunity and bridging cultures.' Lakshmi Mittal, executive chairman, ArcelorMittal, pays tribute to Gopichand Hinduja who passed into the ages on November 4, 2025.

'Khatron ke khiladi': How BJP, Cong reacted to Tharoor's 'dynasty' remarks

'Khatron ke khiladi': How BJP, Cong reacted to Tharoor's 'dynasty' remarks

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The Congress claimed that dynastic politics exists across party lines and also hailed the Nehru-Gandhi family's leadership.

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'The government is putting insurance in the same category as food, which is essential for life.' 'Now this is an opportunity for the sector to focus on the consumer.'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'

Steel industry flags price pressure from cheap imports

Steel industry flags price pressure from cheap imports

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Ahead of the key meeting called by the steel ministry with the industry captains on Monday to discuss the impact of rising steel imports, companies have raised the issue of cheaper 'substandard' inflows from China, Vietnam, and South Korea, saying they are setting the benchmark for domestic prices and squeezing the profitability of Indian producers.

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Why Rishikesh calls you again and again.

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.'

'Goa Nightclub Fire Was Murder!'

'Goa Nightclub Fire Was Murder!'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'When an establishment operates despite demolition or closure orders, without proper fire exits, evacuation plans or safety audits, and yet is allowed to host large crowds, the state cannot hide behind the language of accident.' 'The authorities were aware of the risks and of the violations, but chose not to act decisively because doing so would have inconvenienced those with influence and financial stakes.' 'In such a scenario, the moral and legal responsibility for the resulting deaths moves from negligence towards culpability; calling it 'murder' is a way of underlining that these lives were sacrificed at the altar of greed and complicity, not fate.'

SIR begins in 12 states, UTs; Oppn claims poll rigging

SIR begins in 12 states, UTs; Oppn claims poll rigging

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list commenced in nine states and three Union territories on Tuesday, amid objections from several parties with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leading the anti-SIR offensive in West Bengal with a rally in Kolkata and alleging 'silent, invisible rigging' through the exercise.

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India's athletes finished with their best ever haul of 29 medals -- including seven golds -- at the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris.

How Nitish Kumar managed to remain CM for 19 long years

How Nitish Kumar managed to remain CM for 19 long years

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Call it political opportunism or sagacity, his moves, in effect, have not allowed the Bharatiya Janata Party to appoint its own chief minister to date, despite enjoying a near hegemonic status nationally and the best performance in recently held assembly polls where the saffron party bagged 89 seats, followed by the Janata Dal-United with 85.

India skips UN resolution on Afghanistan, calls for fresh strategy

India skips UN resolution on Afghanistan, calls for fresh strategy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

India abstained from a UN General Assembly vote on a resolution regarding Afghanistan, citing the need for a balanced approach that combines incentives and disincentives, and calling for new initiatives to address the humanitarian crisis.

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will face South Africa on Thursday and the defending champions Australia on October 12 at the ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Will lift liquor ban in Bihar if....: Prashant Kishor's JSP

Will lift liquor ban in Bihar if....: Prashant Kishor's JSP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party reiterated its promise to scrap the liquor ban in Bihar if elected, planning to use the revenue to secure loans from international financial institutions.

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.