News for 'agreement framework'

Indo-Thai tariff cuts okayed

Indo-Thai tariff cuts okayed

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Kuwait eyeing Indian refineries

Kuwait eyeing Indian refineries

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Kuwait, the world's third largest oil producer, on Wednesday, said it was keen on investing in Indian refineries even as it plans to sell more crude to India.

'WTO pact not a sellout to West'

'WTO pact not a sellout to West'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Monday denied that the ministry was unhappy with the WTO Framework Agreement.

India rejects revised WTO draft

India rejects revised WTO draft

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Climate meet: US confidential note to select countries sets the terms for talks

Climate meet: US confidential note to select countries sets the terms for talks

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

US wants differentiation between developed and developing countries scrapped

Thailand may exit G22

Thailand may exit G22

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

After Kashmir attacks, UN keen to broker India-Pak peace

After Kashmir attacks, UN keen to broker India-Pak peace

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has expressed readiness to engage with India and Pakistan in resolving the Kashmir issue if requested by both and asked them to resume talks to reach an agreement that would serve their security interests as well as that of the region.

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

It is alleged that WhatsApp's strategy of gaining user permission for such data sharing is deceptive and surreptitious in nature and compromises privacy rights of citizens

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US for review of competition norms

US for review of competition norms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

US asks India to go slow in boosting trade ties with Iran

US asks India to go slow in boosting trade ties with Iran

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The United States wants India to wait for a final nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers before actively engaging with Tehran.

Saarc keen on economic union

Saarc keen on economic union

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

India and other Saarc countries have decided to work towards creation of a South Asian Economic Union and establishment of a regional food bank.

India, China armies to disengage after 6-week standoff

India, China armies to disengage after 6-week standoff

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The decision to disengage the forces, locked in a bitter standoff for the last six weeks in eastern Ladakh, was taken at a nearly 11-hour-long meeting between senior Indian and Chinese commanders in Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Monday.

India, ASEAN ready trade plan

India, ASEAN ready trade plan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

India and ASEAN are working on a list of items on which the two sides will bring down tariffs faster and implement it by January next year.

US recognises India as 'major defence partner'

US recognises India as 'major defence partner'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Under the 'Major Defence Partner' recognition, the US will continue to work toward facilitating technology sharing with India to a level commensurate with that of its closest allies and partners.

M&M to build Logan in India

M&M to build Logan in India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday announced a 125 million Euro joint venture with French auto major Renault which will see the launch of mid-size 'Logan' in India by the first half of 2007.

India to sign FTA with LatAm trade blocks

India to sign FTA with LatAm trade blocks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

With a view to boost trade with Latin American countries and enhance South-South cooperation, India has proposed to sign Framework Trade Agreement with three trade blocks in the region including SICA, Caricom and ACS.

How loan restructuring scheme can impact your finances

How loan restructuring scheme can impact your finances

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The accumulated interest will increase the principal and you will have to pay a higher rate. Borrowers should take the restructuring plan only after they are convinced they have exhausted all other options.

Indian Railways opens up Rs 90,000 cr FDI opportunity

Indian Railways opens up Rs 90,000 cr FDI opportunity

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The Rs 63,000-cr Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor and Rs 14,000-cr CSTM-Panvel suburban corridor are two of the largest projects.

Beware! How the Chinese Negotiate

Beware! How the Chinese Negotiate

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'It is advisable for Indian interlocutors to follow the Chinese tactic of repeating the Indian position, both for the record and to test the Chinese negotiator's resolve and intentions.' A riveting excerpt from former foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale's The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate With India.

AFSPA removed from Meghalaya completely, partly in Arunachal

AFSPA removed from Meghalaya completely, partly in Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The decision has been taken due to a significant improvement of security situation in the state, a home ministry official said.

The elephant and the dragon

The elephant and the dragon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'In the Asean market, the train left at the same time for India and China, but while India's ride has been symbolic of India's rickety railways, it seems that China's has been on a bullet train,' note Renjini V R, Manmeet Ajmani and Devesh Roy.

India to stick to its stance at WTO meet

India to stick to its stance at WTO meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

India is in no danger of crossing the 10 per cent threshold of food subsidies under the WTO's agreement on agriculture and it will not breach the level in the near future.

India gears up for WTO conference

India gears up for WTO conference

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

Remove tariff barriers for FTA: Dhaka to Delhi

Remove tariff barriers for FTA: Dhaka to Delhi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Bangladesh will not sign the free trade agreement with India unless the country removes non-tariff and para-tariff barriers, Commerce Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhry has said.

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

China's state-run media commented that India's close relationship with the US could create geopolitical rivalries in Asia.

Don't allow terrorists to use your land: Pranab to Pakistan

Don't allow terrorists to use your land: Pranab to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Coming down heavily on Pakistan, President Pranab Mukherjee has said unless it dismantles the terror infrastructure on its soil, there is no scope for progress in talks between the two countries.

FAQ: What the big Iran deal is all about

FAQ: What the big Iran deal is all about

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

After 20 months of hectic negotiations, Iran and six major powers have reached a historic deal to limit Teheran's nuclear programme in return for lifting of sanctions. Let's understand closely what the deal is all about.

Why just saying 'I love you' is not enough?

Why just saying 'I love you' is not enough?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It is small non-romantic gestures that make people feel more loved says a study.

Modi, Obama discuss trade; US extends defence pact by 10 years

Modi, Obama discuss trade; US extends defence pact by 10 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

On the final day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, that country on Tuesday extended its Defence Cooperation Agreement with India by another 10 years. The pact, which was to expire in June next year, will now be in force till 2025.

NSA to visit Myanmar soon to discuss further 'joint action'

NSA to visit Myanmar soon to discuss further 'joint action'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Doval, who is said to have been closely involved in planning Tuesday's operation along the India-Myanmar border, will undertake the visit

Modi, Hasina ink 22 pacts, Teesta negotiations to continue

Modi, Hasina ink 22 pacts, Teesta negotiations to continue

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The two sides inked nearly two dozen pacts in key areas of defence and civil nuclear cooperation after "productive" talks between Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the nation's capital.

Tanishq, TBZ, Kalyan under human rights lens

Tanishq, TBZ, Kalyan under human rights lens

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Totally 13 global brands were surveyed by NGO on whether they ensured human right protection while sourcing when gold and diamonds

Microsoft sells Nokia branding rights to HMD Global, Foxconn

Microsoft sells Nokia branding rights to HMD Global, Foxconn

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Nokia Technologies will receive royalty payments from HMD for sales of Nokia-branded mobile products, covering both the brand and the intellectual property rights.

French Prez Macron's 1st visit to India begins on March 9

French Prez Macron's 1st visit to India begins on March 9

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A framework agreement on Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (JNPP) is expected to be signed between the two sides during the visit.

What to do when the taxman pops up online

What to do when the taxman pops up online

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Any company resident in a country has to pay both indirect taxes as well as Income Tax.

Has RBI done the right thing by cutting rates post Budget?

Has RBI done the right thing by cutting rates post Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

RBI's latest rate cut will bring down home, car loan's EMI.

Inflation warrior Urjit Patel at the helm of RBI

Inflation warrior Urjit Patel at the helm of RBI

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The first task before him is to get used to the idea of working with the Monetary Policy Committee