News for 'geneva'

'Stronger political will needed to end Doha talks'

'Stronger political will needed to end Doha talks'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The Indonesian Minister's comments assume significance as she is also a candidate for the position of Director General, World Trade Organisation.

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

This is the car major's second coming in India.

Internet slowed by cyber attack on spam blocker

Internet slowed by cyber attack on spam blocker

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Spamhaus, a London and Geneva-based non-profit group which helps weed out unsolicited "spam" messages for email providers, has been subjected to cyber attacks on an unprecedented scale for more than a week.

PM briefed on US-sponsored resolution on Lanka

PM briefed on US-sponsored resolution on Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Wednesday briefed by top officials on the United States-sponsored resolution on human rights violations in Sri Lanka, within hours of government announcing that it will move amendments to the final draft text at Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council to send a 'resolute message' on the issue.

MPs walk out of Lok Sabha on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

MPs walk out of Lok Sabha on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

India on Thursday continued to be evasive on its stand to be adopted on the resolution against Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Commission, triggering an angry walk out in Lok Sabha by United Progressive Alliance constituent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which was joined by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-United.

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Laver Cup organisers say the exhibition event will go ahead in September as planned despite the French Open moving to the same dates as the implications of the French Tennis Federation (FFT)'s shock gambit began to reverberate on Wednesday. The September 25-27 Laver Cup, an exhibition event co-created by Roger Federer which has always featured the Swiss great and one of Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The road ahead will be long and winding and much resistance can be expected from the high-flying 'hawks' in our skies. But that should not deter the policymakers from planning a road map with the 'big picture' in mind, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Vaccination, good behaviour may reduce/delay 3rd wave

Vaccination, good behaviour may reduce/delay 3rd wave

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'If we vaccinate quickly, it could be pushed to January, February, and the longer it can be pushed, the smaller the wave is likely to be, because by that time vaccination will scale up.'

New Audi RS5: Faster, sportier, swankier

New Audi RS5: Faster, sportier, swankier

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The car perfectly blends in premium looks with prodigious performance.

Coronavirus cases drop to single-digit in Wuhan

Coronavirus cases drop to single-digit in Wuhan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The cases of infection have been rising rapidly in Europe and other parts of the world, with Italy being the hardest-hit country.

Armed forces driven by 'insaniyat' and 'sharafat': Army chief

Armed forces driven by 'insaniyat' and 'sharafat': Army chief

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

'The Indian armed forces not only ensure protection of human rights of our own people but also of adversaries and deal with Prisoners of War as per the Geneva Conventions'

Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and the UN

Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and the UN

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

India's vote on the Sri Lanka resolution in Geneva may well have speeded up the general elections in the country and reduced our effectiveness as a regional power, says TP Sreenivasan

How Yuki is planning for his maiden French Open

How Yuki is planning for his maiden French Open

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Clay is not his preferred surface but Yuki Bhambri says he is ready for the French Open challenge and staying patient during long rallies will be key for his maiden campaign at the Roland Garros.

India ranks low on tackling economic risks: WEF

India ranks low on tackling economic risks: WEF

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

India ranks lowest among the world's major economies for its preparedness to tackle global environmental risks and second-lowest for economic risks, while Switzerland is on the top, a report said.

No deal struck with Italy on marines' return: Khurshid

No deal struck with Italy on marines' return: Khurshid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday said that diplomacy is at work resulting in Italy's decision to send back two marines charged in the fishermen killing case and parried questions on Italian media reports that Congress president Sonia Gandhi influenced that government's decision.

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

India is likely to bring an amendment to the resolution sponsored by the United States on the alleged human rights violations by the Sri Lankan authorities during the end of the civil war -- at the ongoing session United Nations Human Rights Commission meet in Geneva, according to a source in the central government.

Lanka issue: DMK threatens to pull out ministers

Lanka issue: DMK threatens to pull out ministers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Mounting pressure on the Centre on its demand to punish 'war criminals' in Sri Lanka, United Progressive Alliance key ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has threatened to pull out its ministers from the Union Cabinet if its demand to bring in amendments to the US-backed resolution at UNHRC in Geneva was not conceded.

World's largest flawless diamond up for auction

World's largest flawless diamond up for auction

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The rough diamond of 236 carats was found at the jwaneng mine in Botswana and took 21 months to polish.

Anti-nuke body wins Nobel Peace prize

Anti-nuke body wins Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

ICAN won the USD 1.1 million prize for its work.

Modi receives freedom fighter's ashes

Modi receives freedom fighter's ashes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

"This is a glorious moment for us,'' Modi said after receiving the ashes at a ceremony in Geneva's municipal cemetery.

Ferrari's first-ever hybrid looks terrific: Ratan Tata

Ferrari's first-ever hybrid looks terrific: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Ratan Tata pored over every inch of the new million-euro LaFerrari on the Italian supercar maker's stand at the Geneva auto show.

Disasters displaced 5mn in India, the highest in the world

Disasters displaced 5mn in India, the highest in the world

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The displacements were a result of a combination of increasing hazard intensity, high population exposure and high levels of social and economic vulnerability, a report says.

'I-T diktat to illegal HSBC a/c holders not enough'

'I-T diktat to illegal HSBC a/c holders not enough'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

India and Swtizerland have a tax treaty under which specific information on tax evaders can be shared. But as the HSBC Bank accounts have been opened before 2011 -- when the treaty became effective -- the I-T department has asked HSBC account holders to give an undertaking under the secrecy laws.

Documentary shows Prabhakaran son's cold-blooded killing

Documentary shows Prabhakaran son's cold-blooded killing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A British channel has come out with a documentary featuring the pictures of the alleged cold-blooded killing of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam chief Velupillai Prabhakaran's 12-year-old son, which was on Tuesday dismissed by Sri Lanka as "lies, half truths and numerous forms of speculation".

Ladakh Standoff: Govt, Opposition consensus essential

Ladakh Standoff: Govt, Opposition consensus essential

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'A firm national resolve can only deter and defeat the nefarious designs of the adversary,' notes Rup Narayan Das.

Revealed! A trip to the world's first luxury space hotel to cost Rs 52 lakh

Revealed! A trip to the world's first luxury space hotel to cost Rs 52 lakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

In four years from now, you can holiday in space too.

The war was against the LTTE, not the Tamils: Lanka Prez

The war was against the LTTE, not the Tamils: Lanka Prez

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa has debunked international criticism over the treatment of the island nation's Tamil minority population.

Czechs set Davis Cup record as Serbia cruise

Czechs set Davis Cup record as Serbia cruise

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

Holders Czech Republic showed how tenaciously they will fight to retain the Davis Cup on Saturday, while five-times champions Spain avoided being knocked out in the first round for the first time since 2006 by winning their doubles rubber against Canada.

Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan dies

Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan dies

Rediff.com14 May 2003

He was uncle to the current Aga Khan, Prince Karim.

Covishield: 'Single dose gives 71% effectiveness'

Covishield: 'Single dose gives 71% effectiveness'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'You have sufficient protection if you take the second dose of the Covishield vaccine at 12 weeks, because this vaccine works in a way where it provides protection in the first dose.'

Tata Pixel to be ready by 2014

Tata Pixel to be ready by 2014

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Tata most-awaited car, after Nano, will be ready by 2014. The car is going to be the first proper four-seater for such a small footprint and also a passenger vehicle with the smallest turning radius.

Navtej Sarna could be India's next envoy to the US

Navtej Sarna could be India's next envoy to the US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Arun Singh, India's ambassador to US, will retire in September.

Red Cross declares Syrian conflict as civil war

Red Cross declares Syrian conflict as civil war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Red Cross had previously designated Idlib, Homs and Hama as war zones, but the change in status means international humanitarian law applies wherever fighting occurs throughout the country.

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

JLR to increase investment at UK engine plant

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

It will also double employment at the site to around 1,400.

Scientists unveil findings on 'God Particle'

Scientists unveil findings on 'God Particle'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The elusive Higgs boson, or the "God Particle" that may solve the fundamental questions about the formation of the universe has been found, scientists are likely to announce on Wednesday.

Oil India to set up LNG terminal

Oil India to set up LNG terminal

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Appoints Foster Wheeler as consultant to prepare project report.

Switzerland backs India's NSG bid; to help tackle blackmoney

Switzerland backs India's NSG bid; to help tackle blackmoney

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

India on Monday got the backing of Switzerland in its bid to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

No movement in WTO's Bali package worries India

No movement in WTO's Bali package worries India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Agreement 'endorsed' by members and being legally vetted but will be part of the main Doha agenda only after a tenuous process.

Trump says WHO seems biased to China, threatens to withhold funding

Trump says WHO "seems biased to China", threatens to withhold funding

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"We pay for a majority or the biggest portion of their money. They actually criticised and disagreed with my travel ban at the time I did it. They were wrong. They've been wrong about a lot of things. They had a lot of information early and they didn't want to -- they're very -- they seem to be very China centric," the US president charged during his news conference.