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Greek PM offers conditional okay to bailout, creditors sceptical

Greek PM offers conditional okay to bailout, creditors sceptical

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Tsipras asked to keep a discount on value added tax for Greek islands, stretch out defence spending cuts and delay the phasing out of an income supplement to poorer pensioners

SAARC to fast-track development bank: Nepal

SAARC to fast-track development bank: Nepal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The existing SAARC Development Fund could be merged into the bank.

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'I will say all this happened because of ignorance coupled with arrogance,' says G Madhavan Nair.

India's inputs retained in new climate change accord draft

India's inputs retained in new climate change accord draft

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

India sought global support for bringing down the cost of renewable power.

Pak expects $50 bln investment on Xi's maiden visit

Pak expects $50 bln investment on Xi's maiden visit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

A fleet of eight JF-17 Thunder fighter jets -- jointly made by the two countries -- will escort the Chinese president once his plane enters the Pakistani airspace.

A better world after Covid?

A better world after Covid?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

It is time to shrug off the ideological shackles about the way we work, play and live, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

India, Russia likely to seal Mi-17 copters deal by yr end

India, Russia likely to seal Mi-17 copters deal by yr end

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Mikheev said Russia and India are holding talks with a view to sign a contract for 48 (Mi-17V-5) helicopters.

India to submit its climate change targets in 45 days

India to submit its climate change targets in 45 days

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The target is called Intended Nationally Determined Contributions.

What Sonia, Obama spoke about at their meet

What Sonia, Obama spoke about at their meet

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Sonia Gandhi,Manmohan Singh and party leaders met Obama.

The importance of trade

The importance of trade

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'We do India great disservice if we continue to perpetuate a flawed narrative on trade, one based on myths rather than facts,' says Hardeep Singh Puri.

India offers $500 million credit to Mauritius

India offers $500 million credit to Mauritius

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Modi said the two countries should resume their discussions on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

Azhar issue discussed with China: NSA Doval

Azhar issue discussed with China: NSA Doval

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Besides the border question, India and China discussed issues related to counterterrorism including Beijing's blocking of India's bid in the United Nations to ban Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Thursday.

India-US ties: COMCASA and CAATSA are equally important

India-US ties: COMCASA and CAATSA are equally important

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'As far as acquisition of Russian equipment is concerned, with about 70% of Indian military equipment being of Russian origin, a sudden decision to abandon imports from Russia is not feasible,' points out Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

India-China border talks on Fri; Menon to meet Premier Li

India-China border talks on Fri; Menon to meet Premier Li

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Special Representatives of India and China will hold the 16th round of boundary talks in Beijing on Friday, the first such meeting under the new Chinese leadership, to make another bid to move forward on the resolution of the vexed dispute.

What does Justin want?

What does Justin want?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Four Canadian ministers of Indian origin are traveling with Prime Minister Trudeau.

India to provide info on US tax evaders

India to provide info on US tax evaders

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The US has been widely criticised for using pressure tactics to secure information from other countries, without reciprocity.

Black money: Switzerland agrees to share information with India

Black money: Switzerland agrees to share information with India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

The issue of black money has been a matter of great debate in India and Switzerland has been long perceived as one of the safest havens for the illicit wealth

Court nod for split of law firm Amarchan Mangaldas between brothers

Court nod for split of law firm Amarchan Mangaldas between brothers

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The mediation between the warring co-managing partners of India's largest law firm Amarchand Mangaldas, brothers Cyril and Shardul Shroff, was accepted by the Bombay high court on Wednesday. According to the terms of the arbitral award, the brothers have agreed to 'split and bifurcate into separate entities independently carrying on the profession of law'.

When a big nation is led by a small man

When a big nation is led by a small man

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'Presidents may come and go, but America will go on forever,' an American business leader tells Ambassador T P Sreenivasan in New York.

Russian deputy PM holds talks with Swaraj

Russian deputy PM holds talks with Swaraj

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

In first high-level engagement between India and Russia after National Democratic Alliance government came to power, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry O Rogozin on Wednesday held extensive talks on crucial bilateral issues including trade and energy security.

US rules out any India-type civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

US rules out any India-type civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Leaders of the two countries, however, did discuss on Pakistan's nuclear safety and security which is an ongoing discussion.

Is SoftBank founder's promise of free power feasible?

Is SoftBank founder's promise of free power feasible?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Son's offer to supply free power after 25 years is based on the idea that the cost of running a solar plant would progressively decline while its efficiency would increase.

How to revive India's economy

How to revive India's economy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nitin Desai suggests some concrete measures to revive investment and boost growth.

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Why has the peace been kept?' 'Basically because there is a balance.' 'Maybe they think that balance has changed.' 'People can make mistakes. People can miscalculate.' 'If that is the cause, then I think what we have done, matching their build-up, etc, it is giving a good account of ourselves in the face-offs.'

India defends right to issue drug 'compulsory licences'

India defends right to issue drug 'compulsory licences'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The USTR has placed India on its "priority watch" list for two years in a row, saying the country's patent laws unfairly favour local drug makers.

Clock on climate change ticking: Kerry

Clock on climate change ticking: Kerry

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Unless we act dramatically and quickly, science tells us our climate and our way of life are literally in jeopardy, says Kerry.

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The two countries also asked all nations to stop cross-border movement of terrorists and asserted that a decisive collective response from the international community without 'double standards and selectivity' was required to combat the threat of terrorism.

How Pakistan is holding back SAARC

How Pakistan is holding back SAARC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Connectivity is what SAARC needs the most but Pakistan is not interested, says Rajeev Sharma.

China dismisses reports of LAC incursion by its troops

China dismisses reports of LAC incursion by its troops

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

China on Tuesday dismissed reports of fresh incursions by its troops into India as "routine patrolling" and asserted that both countries have a very effective and smooth mechanism to handle border incidents.

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The real estate Bill will stamp out illegal practices prevalent in the industry.

Trump likely to visit China this year

Trump likely to visit China this year

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The move comes after the US-China relationship showed significant growth after Trump's first ever meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Will remove all roadblocks to attract FDI, says Modi

Will remove all roadblocks to attract FDI, says Modi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has carried out major reforms -- including labour reforms and reforms in insurance and defence sectors -- 'in less than 100 days' and stopped reversals Indian economy had been facing.

Modi to be hosted by Japan PM for private dinner at his holiday home

Modi to be hosted by Japan PM for private dinner at his holiday home

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The PM will pay a two-day visit to Japan from October 28-29 to hold the annual India-Japan summit with Abe. The focus of the visit will be to further expand cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, carry out joint infrastructure projects in third countries and further boost ties key sectors like defence and trade.

Doka La face-off: Round 1 to India

Doka La face-off: Round 1 to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Ten days later, with the Indian Army in full control of the area where the incident took place, New Delhi has signalled a face-saver for Beijing.

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Russia's Rostech State Corporation has tied up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for manufacture of at least 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters to replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak, in a deal estimated to be worth $1 billion under 'Make in India' initiative.

Border peace crucial for progress in Sino-Indian ties: PM

Border peace crucial for progress in Sino-Indian ties: PM

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that commitment by Indian and Chinese leaderships to maintain peace and tranquillity at borders pending boundary settlement is an important guarantor for further progress in Sino-Indian ties, particularly growth of 2.5 billion people.

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Mostly, the relief, if needed, would be for housing loans where a person has lost a job and is unable to pay his EMI or there has been a temporary salary cut.'

Nepal PM snubs India, to visit China first

Nepal PM snubs India, to visit China first

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The proposed China visit of Oli, who took over as prime minister in October, is in marked contrast to the usual practice the new prime ministers of Nepal follow. Most of the Nepalese premiers have visited India, ahead of China.

COP21: Draft climate pact aims well below 2C limit; India backs text

COP21: Draft climate pact aims well below 2C limit; India backs text

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

The climate conference on Saturday came out with an ambitious final draft that will commit USD 100 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries.

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.