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Dubai Crown Prince to visit India on April 8-9

Dubai Crown Prince to visit India on April 8-9

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, will visit India on April 8-9, during which he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and participate in a business roundtable seeking to bolster India-United Arab Emirates ties.

'There's No Such Thing As A Permanent Job Anymore'

'There's No Such Thing As A Permanent Job Anymore'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'There are still plenty of jobs out there -- but not enough people with the right skills to fill them.'

Has India offered to drop all tariffs on American goods?

Has India offered to drop all tariffs on American goods?

Rediff.com15 May 2025

US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that India has offered to drop all tariffs on American goods. Speaking at a business roundtable in Doha, Trump also said he had a "little problem" with Tim Cook, and he told the Apple CEO that he does not want him to build iPhones in India.

Modi arrives in Berlin on first leg of 3-nation tour

Modi arrives in Berlin on first leg of 3-nation tour

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin on Monday on the first leg of his three-nation Europe trip during which he will hold detailed bilateral discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and co-chair the India-Germany inter-governmental consultations.

Will strengthen spirit of cooperation during Europe visit: PM

Will strengthen spirit of cooperation during Europe visit: PM

Rediff.com1 May 2022

In a statement, Modi said he will be visiting Berlin on May 2 at the invitation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, following which he will travel to Copenhagen on May 3-4 at the invitation of his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen to hold bilateral engagements and also participate in the Second India-Nordic Summit.

Biden halts US withdrawal from WHO, to join global vaccine effort

Biden halts US withdrawal from WHO, to join global vaccine effort

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Biden said that the US will be part of WHO's fight against the coronavirus.

Modi reaches Denmark, holds talks with Danish PM

Modi reaches Denmark, holds talks with Danish PM

Rediff.com3 May 2022

As a special gesture, Frederiksen received Modi at the airport. He arrived in Copenhagen from Germany.

CEOs of 40 top US cos form India task force to fight Covid

CEOs of 40 top US cos form India task force to fight Covid

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

In a show of solidarity, the CEOs of some 40 top American companies have come together to create a global task force to mobilise resources to help India fight the battle against Covid-19.

India 'somewhat shaky' in punishing Russia: Biden

India 'somewhat shaky' in punishing Russia: Biden

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Referring to how unified Washington Allies have been in isolating President Putin, Biden stated, "...The Quad is, with the possible exception of India being somewhat shaky on some of this, but Japan has been extremely strong -- so has Australia -- in terms of dealing with Putin's aggression."

'We put pressure on Biden admn over vaccines'

'We put pressure on Biden admn over vaccines'

Rediff.com13 May 2021

'Supplies should start moving to the Serum Institute without any impediments.'

29% US CEOs plan to add new jobs in 6 months

29% US CEOs plan to add new jobs in 6 months

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

According to Business Roundtable's first quarter 2010 Economic Outlook Survey, CEOs of leading US firms anticipate increase in capital expenditure, sales and employment in the next six months.

Had very good talk with Taliban chief: Trump

Had very good talk with Taliban chief: Trump

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

After 18 years of war, the US and the Taliban signed the peace deal in Doha on Saturday to facilitate intra-Afghan dialogue in Oslo this month and the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Afghanistan in 14 months.

India tops remittance recipients' list

India tops remittance recipients' list

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

India is the largest recipient of remittances, which touched $23.4 billion in 2006.

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'The big power struggle in faraway Europe erupted at a most critical juncture when India has been increasingly sceptical about American policies and statesmanship,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US CEOs see economy speeding up

US CEOs see economy speeding up

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

Corporate leaders expect the US economy to gather steam over the course of 2004 as their companies boost hiring and capital expenditures, a survey showed Wednesday.

Modi has shaken up India's bureaucratic inertia: Obama

Modi has shaken up India's bureaucratic inertia: Obama

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to shake up the "bureaucratic inertia" in India, less than a month after he described the Indian leader as a "man of action".

'H-1B visa system is broken, needs to be fixed'

'H-1B visa system is broken, needs to be fixed'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

US to fix the immigration system that keeps American firms from hiring the top world talent they need.