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SAFTA finalised; comes into effect on Jan 1

SAFTA finalised; comes into effect on Jan 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

In a major effort to promote regional trade, India and six other South Asian countries have finalised the agreement on free trade area, which will come into effect from January 1.

Liverpool, Inter, Chelsea through to last 16

Liverpool, Inter, Chelsea through to last 16

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

AC Milan scored a 4-0 win over Fenerbahce with Andrei Shevchenko scoring all four goals in their Champions League Group E victory.

Now EICC slams A-I deal

Now EICC slams A-I deal

Rediff.com7 May 2005

A newly-formed Europe India Chamber of Commerce has said that "factors other than commercial" have influenced India's decision to buy 50 aircraft

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The government had already indicated that it would pull its own motion on Johnson's "great new deal" and move it to next week if MPs were to back the delay amendment, introduced as an insurance policy against a default no-deal crash-out by the month-end deadline.

India readies plan to sell only 'clean' diamonds worldwide

India readies plan to sell only 'clean' diamonds worldwide

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

All stakeholders in the diamond industry chain from mines to retailers have to follow a system of warranty under which they have to individually declare in the invoices they issue that what they have sold are not conflict diamonds.

EU to discuss ban on LTTE

EU to discuss ban on LTTE

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

The LTTE are already banned in India, the US and Britain.

World record for Bekele

World record for Bekele

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Jet gets nod to fly to New York

Jet gets nod to fly to New York

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

After allowing private Indian carriers to operate to the UK and Southeast Asia, government on Friday permitted Jet Airways to launch operations to New York from the ensuing summer season starting April.

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The International Crisis Group said that security forces were allowing 'anti-India outfits... to operate madrasas and charity fronts'.

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

There's always been a degree of friendly tension between the two, with France regarding Belgium, and its French-speaking Wallonia region, as something of a poor cousin, while the Belgians often dismiss France as patronising and faux-superior.

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

New 'Brextension' gives UK October 31 deadline

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The latest extension until October 31 makes it more likely that the UK would have to contest the European elections next month, something none of the British political parties were looking forward to in light of the June 2016 referendum in favour of Brexit.

WC qualifier: Can new-look Spain avenge loss to Italy?

WC qualifier: Can new-look Spain avenge loss to Italy?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Spain and Italy have undergone managerial changes since Antonio Conte handed Vicente del Bosque a tactical masterclass at Euro 2016, but Spain go into Thursday's World Cup qualifier in Turin in better shape than their Group G rivals.

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The White House and State Department commemorate other religious traditions, including a Jewish Passover Seder, as well as Christmas and Easter holidays.

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

While Britain grapples with a hung parliament, EU has warned, 'We don't know when Brexit talks start. We know when they must end.'

'London is perfect choice for Euro 2020 final'

'London is perfect choice for Euro 2020 final'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

New UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin believes London is the perfect choice to stage the climax to Euro 2020 after 12 other cities across the continent host earlier matches, he said on Wednesday.

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Politicians, bureaucrats hold different opinions about the delaying of the 2+2 summit.

Delhi bid for 2009 world athletics championships

Delhi bid for 2009 world athletics championships

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

A final decision on the winning bidder will be made at the IAAF council meeting later this year.

 Bush opposes EU arms sales to China

Bush opposes EU arms sales to China

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Lifting the arms embargo would allow the transfer of critical military technology to the Chinese that would 'change the balance of relations between China and Taiwan, and that's of concern,' he said.

UK to assist India in lifting mango import ban

UK to assist India in lifting mango import ban

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Indian may manage to export mangoes to the UK this year.

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

Isinbayeva sets world indoor best

Isinbayeva sets world indoor best

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

VAT and the problems it poses

VAT and the problems it poses

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Costa revival is good news for Spain, says Morata

Costa revival is good news for Spain, says Morata

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Diego Costa is in favour with Spain's national team again after a couple of terrific displays -- and nobody is happier than the country's other premier striker, Alvaro Morata. Since coming on for Morata after the Real Madrid forward picked up a knock in Spain's 2-0 win over Belgium in Brussels last week, Costa has done nothing but impress new coach Julen Lopetegui.

EU supports Iran-India gas pipeline

EU supports Iran-India gas pipeline

Rediff.com24 Jun 2005

The European Union, which will soon kick-off an energy dialogue with India, has said it is not opposed to a $4.16 billion pipeline project to pump gas from Iran to India through Pakistan.

World Cup updates: Argentina's Pitana to referee opening match

World Cup updates: Argentina's Pitana to referee opening match

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Argentine referee Nestor Pitana will take charge of Thursday's opening World Cup match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia in Moscow, FIFA said on Tuesday.

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Pak looking to have 'normal' ties with India: Basit

Pak looking to have 'normal' ties with India: Basit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Talking to reporters in New Delhi, he described the proposed visit of a five-member investigation team of Pakistan to probe the Pathankot terror attack as a "positive development" and hoped they will be able to do their work "productively".

World Cup warm-up: Belgium cruise past Egypt; Nigeria lose

World Cup warm-up: Belgium cruise past Egypt; Nigeria lose

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Belgium hammered the final nail into Egypt's halting World Cup warm-up campaign with an assured 3-0 win in Brussels on Wednesday that settled some nerves among the fancied hosts.

India slams EU trade quotas

India slams EU trade quotas

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

Jet to fly to US from June 23

Jet to fly to US from June 23

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The Naresh Goyal-promoted airline, which is beginning flights to London from May 23, will launch its flights to Newark via Brussels a month later, chief executive officer Wolfgang Prock-Schauer told reporters in Mumbai.

How China's BRI is making inroads into Europe

How China's BRI is making inroads into Europe

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'Chinese companies have acquired stakes in 13 ports in Europe, including in Greece, Spain and, most recently, Belgium.' 'Those ports handle about 10 percent of Europe's shipping container capacity,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Thousands of jobs at risk as Tata Steel seeks British exit

Thousands of jobs at risk as Tata Steel seeks British exit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Britain's traditionally anti-EU media have blamed Brussels for preventing London from taking greater steps to protect the industry.

EU textile import quotas may stay

EU textile import quotas may stay

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Isinbayeva sets another world indoor record

Isinbayeva sets another world indoor record

Rediff.com27 Feb 2005

The Russian Olympic champion set a world women's indoor pole vault record for the third time within two weeks.

LSE, Deutsche Borse set to create world's biggest exchange

LSE, Deutsche Borse set to create world's biggest exchange

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

If it goes ahead, the combination would create the world's biggest exchange by revenue.