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Will raise Kashmir issue at UNGA: Imran Khan

Will raise Kashmir issue at UNGA: Imran Khan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

In his address to the nation on the Kashmir issue after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, Khan assured the people of Pakistan that his government will stand by the Kashmiris till India lifts the restrictions in the Valley.

Why govt must not get carried away with get-rich-quick syndrome

Why govt must not get carried away with get-rich-quick syndrome

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

In India we have to be careful not to copy any level of dependence on the financial sector and infatuation with the get-rich-quick syndrome, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Trump ready to assist India, Pak over Kashmir if asked by both

Trump ready to assist India, Pak over Kashmir if asked by both

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The official said that US President Trump, during his meeting with Modi in France will likely want to hear how he intends to calm regional tensions in the aftermath of his decisions on Kashmir.

Market trend to depend on energy prices

Market trend to depend on energy prices

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Dariusz Kowalczyk of CFC Group expects a sharp rebound in Asian markets due to lower energy prices.

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The onus today is on China, but it also requires a little diplomatic finesse from India, backed by a modernised armed force, argues BJP MP Subramanian Swamy in this excerpt from his new book, Himalayan Challenge: India, China And The Quest For Peace.

India didn't achieve potential due to misgovernance: Modi

India didn't achieve potential due to misgovernance: Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

India could not achieve its full potential owing to "misgovernance", while BRIC countries progressed rapidly in the last decade, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

UK calls time on non-essential contact in virus fight

UK calls time on non-essential contact in virus fight

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

In a daily briefing from Downing Street after his latest Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms emergency meeting with senior scientists and advisers, Boris Johnson called for people to start working from home and said the government would no longer support mass gatherings in order to focus emergency services towards the health crisis.

MFs to build a large retirement corpus

MFs to build a large retirement corpus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Markets snap 2-day rally; post 3rd weekly gains

Markets snap 2-day rally; post 3rd weekly gains

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Sun Pharma was by far the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 8.13 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy's at 4.92 per cent.

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The two leader spoke privately for about 20 minutes.

Blatter will be arrested and forced out of FIFA soon, claims FA chief

Blatter will be arrested and forced out of FIFA soon, claims FA chief

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke believes that Sepp Blatter will be arrested and forced out of Fifa within a "couple of months".

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If the situation escalates, then mini-scale firing might happen.'

Is the Samsung Galaxy A9 worth Rs 39,990?

Is the Samsung Galaxy A9 worth Rs 39,990?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com digs into the details of the worlds first quad rear camera phone.

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'If the US intention was to use the FATF platform to isolate Pakistan and impose sanctions against it, that is not going to work when influential countries such as Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China and Russia will not lend support to the US campaign,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump again offers to 'help' resolve Kashmir issue

Trump again offers to 'help' resolve Kashmir issue

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

"we're talking about Kashmir and the relation to what's going on with Pakistan and India. And if we can help, we certainly will be helping," the President said.

Yen slumps to four-year low against dollar

Yen slumps to four-year low against dollar

Rediff.com10 May 2013

The yen's fall to a low of 101.20 to the dollar came as finance ministers and central bankers of the G7 countries gathered for a two-day meeting near London, with currency movements likely to be one of the main topics on the agenda.

Trump again: Offered to help India, Pak on Kashmir

Trump again: Offered to help India, Pak on Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Trump, addressing reporters at the UN on Wednesday, said he has had "very productive conversations" with leaders of India and Pakistan on the margins of the UN General Assembly. "With respect to Pakistan and India, we talked about Kashmir. Whatever help I can be, I said, I offered, whether it's arbitration or mediation or whatever it has to be."

Global economy could shrink by almost 1% in 2020: UN

Global economy could shrink by almost 1% in 2020: UN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

With nearly 100 countries closing national borders during the past month, the movement of people and tourism flows have come to a screeching halt. The contraction could be even higher if governments fail to provide income support and help boost consumer spending.

Modi, Trump to meet twice in US next week: Envoy

Modi, Trump to meet twice in US next week: Envoy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'The US President is joining the Prime Minister in addressing a huge Indian diaspora event in Houston and they will also meet on the margins of the UNGA in New York'

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The new year holds the promise of great innovations and inventions.

'Big events like Olympics key to drawing investment'

'Big events like Olympics key to drawing investment'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The findings of the Grant Thornton International Business Report come ahead of the ceremony tomorrow of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Business investments pick up in India

Business investments pick up in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

According to the Grant Thornton International Business Report, 45 per cent of businesses in the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) plan to increase investment in research and development over the next year, compared to just 18 per cent in the G7.

'India to underperform Asian, emerging markets'

'India to underperform Asian, emerging markets'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Stock selection in India remain relatively low-beta given the lack of any conviction here on any near-term upturn in the investment cycle

Markets witness profit booking but remain positive

Markets witness profit booking but remain positive

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Overall market breadth remains positive

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Trump on Wednesday said he offered 'arbitration or mediation' on the Kashmir issue to the leadership of India and Pakistan during his meetings with Modi and Khan and the two nuclear-armed neighbours have to 'just work it out'.

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Hold on for Modi-Trump meet: India on Kashmir mediation offer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Describing himself as "an extremely good arbitrator", Trump on Monday said he was ready to mediate between Pakistan and India on the Kashmir issue if both sides agree to it.

The Congress and its desperation for the Muslim vote

The Congress and its desperation for the Muslim vote

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

It is clear that the Congress party is now in a last ditch attempt to raise the Narendra Modi bogey with an eye on the Muslim vote in Uttar Pradesh, says Shashi Shekhar.

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Organisers reveal: What to expect from 'Howdy Modi'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

"Indian-Americans are an 'organic bridge' between the world's two largest democracies," he said.

ECB tries to calm financial markets

ECB tries to calm financial markets

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

The world watched with great concern how the markets would react to the first downgrade of US' credit rating.

Trump approves tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods

Trump approves tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Reacting to Trump's latest move, China has vowed to immediately retaliate.

Meet the Indian behind G8, G20 summits in Canada

Meet the Indian behind G8, G20 summits in Canada

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Sanjeev Chowdhury, director general, department of foreign affairs in Canada, headed the team that organised the G8 and G20 summits in Huntsville and Toronto respectively from June 25 to 27. When he joined Canada's foreign service 15 years ago and became a part of the team that organised the G7 summit -- as it was then called -- in Halifax, he never imagined that he would one day be responsible for organising these major events. He spoke to rediff.com's Ajit Jain.

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The country opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur on March 27.

Remittances from overseas Indian workers to fall

Remittances from overseas Indian workers to fall

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Overseas Indian workers are located in two regions -- the Middle East and developed countries such as the US, UK and Canada, ADB said. Those in the Middle East are mostly unskilled labour employed in construction and oil-related services while overseas Indians in the developed countries include skilled labour in the banking and information technology industry. 'Consequently, it is almost inevitable that remittances will decline,' the report said.

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.

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

It was an extraordinary turnaround for an Olympics that was expected to be held without major issues by a country known for public safety and economic stability. It also revealed a fatal miscalculation by Japanese and IOC officials of public sentiment at a time of heightened fears over the coronavirus.

Asia recovering rapidly; but challenges remain:IMF

Asia recovering rapidly; but challenges remain:IMF

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Asian economies have been very strong in their stimulus from both monetary and fiscal sources.

Meltdown: A story of financial alchemy?

Meltdown: A story of financial alchemy?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The financial and economic meltdown in G7 nations has had a negative impact on growth in India and other developing countries. Could anyone seriously believe that there is some form of financial alchemy which consistently provides returns on capital well in excess of national GDP growth rates and the major equity and bond indices over decades?

Islamabad: Suicide blast kills 2

Islamabad: Suicide blast kills 2

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

One person was killed and another injured in a suicide attack on an office of the Special Branch of police in the Pakistani capital today.

Islamabad: Suicide blast kills 2

Islamabad: Suicide blast kills 2

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

One person was killed and another injured in a suicide attack on an office of the Special Branch of police in the Pakistani capital today.

Using the slowdown to succeed

Using the slowdown to succeed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

If India's business leaders believe in India's future, then the task of building (or rebuilding) a business for that future should be an encouraging and exciting one.