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JLR plans to set up engine manufacturing plant in India

JLR plans to set up engine manufacturing plant in India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover plans to set up an engine manufacturing facility in India in order to meet the demand in the country.

HSBC whistleblower offers to 'cooperate' with India on blackmoney

HSBC whistleblower offers to 'cooperate' with India on blackmoney

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

HSBC whistleblower Herve Falciani on Monday said he is willing to "cooperate" with the Indian investigative agencies in their black money probe.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

Why the deal between Iran and the West is a win-win for most

Why the deal between Iran and the West is a win-win for most

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

It is easy to foretell that negotiating a comprehensive and final agreement on the Iran nuclear issue is by no means an easy task. It involves hard negotiations, but the hardest step has been taken, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who was among the first group of foreigners to visit the the top-secret Arak plant hidden behind barren mountains south of Tehran.

Pakistan blocks nuke talks over support for India

Pakistan blocks nuke talks over support for India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Protesting against the NSG waiver to India, Pakistan today blocked negotiations on Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT), describing the move as "discriminatory" that will help New Delhi stockpile bomb- making nuclear materials.

F1 team name changes approved

F1 team name changes approved

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Formula One stakeholders approved name changes for the Renault, Team Lotus and Virgin Racing teams at a commission meeting in Geneva on Thursday.

No military solution to Syrian crisis: India

No military solution to Syrian crisis: India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

India on Wednesday asserted there can be no military solution to the lethal Syrian conflict and societies cannot be "re-ordered from outside" as people have the right to choose their own destiny.

Mumbai, Delhi among cheapest cities to travel by taxi

Mumbai, Delhi among cheapest cities to travel by taxi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

In Cairo the same distance by taxi costs just $1.49 - the cheapest taxi price.

India's first President's Rolex winds up at Sotheby's

India's first President's Rolex winds up at Sotheby's

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Descendants of the country's first President Rajendra Prasad are losing hope of bringing his 18K pink gold Rolex Oyester watch, that is being auctioned by Sotheby's in Switzerland.

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Mumbai remains the most expensive city in India, says a survey

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Mumbai is one of the most expensive cities of the world along with Hong Kong and Singapore.

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Rediff.com22 May 2018

A total of 116 persons, who had come in contact with some of the infected persons, have been put under quarantine-- 94 in their homes and 22 in various hospitals, the sources said.

India is a LOSER, says Sri Lankan media

India is a LOSER, says Sri Lankan media

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

The Lankan media claimed that New Delhi had failed to carry other South Asian nations with it on the issue.

Should India vote for war crime motion on Sri Lanka?

Should India vote for war crime motion on Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

This is a question that is being debated not only in the UN Human Rights Council meeting at Geneva or Sri Lanka, but in India as well. This came about, typically the way Parliament responds to issues these days, after members from Tamil Nadu stalled the crucial pre-budget parliamentary session, says Colonel R Hariharan

Schumacher's website re-launched as family thanks fans for support

Schumacher's website re-launched as family thanks fans for support

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher's family has said that they are "speechless" at the love and support that the grievously injured racer has received from fans worldwide.

India's trade policy lacks transparency: US

India's trade policy lacks transparency: US

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

The US has expressed concern over India's lack of transparency in its trade policy, as a result of which small and medium-sized enterprises have difficulties in investing and doing business in the country.

Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences

Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The scandal revolves around accusations that money was demanded from top athletes to 'bury' medical tests showing drug use

Nano to have more power, variants: Ratan Tata

Nano to have more power, variants: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Tata Group head Ratan Tata said on Tuesday he has set higher ambitions for the Nano car which will be available in more variants, including diesel and electric versions.

AIR to broadcast Baloch language programmes to augment India's Balochistan policy

AIR to broadcast Baloch language programmes to augment India's Balochistan policy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Senior officials said that while AIR has a service in Baloch language, which commenced in 1974, the broadcaster is now looking to augment the news bulletin component.

India beats China for seat at UN's key oversight body

India beats China for seat at UN's key oversight body

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

In a significant victory, India has been elected to a prestigious United Nations body, defeating China in a direct fight for the lone seat from the Asia-Pacific region, to return to the powerful external oversight body after a gap of 35 years.

Virgin F1 team seeks name change to Marussia

Virgin F1 team seeks name change to Marussia

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Virgin Racing want to change their name to Marussia next season to more accurately reflect the Formula One team's current ownership structure.

Govt to encourage SMEs to go in for patents

Govt to encourage SMEs to go in for patents

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The government, in collaboration with the UN-body World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), has commissioned a study to ascertain whether India's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are prepared to adopt the global IPR regime.

Indo-US deal could lead to global trade deal in 2 weeks: WTO

Indo-US deal could lead to global trade deal in 2 weeks: WTO

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A day after a breakthrough deal between India and the US on food security related issues, the WTO on Friday said there was a "high probability" of reaching an agreement within two weeks on the stalled Bali package to facilitate easier global trade flows.

Pakistan needles India again, passes resolution on Kashmir in parliament

Pakistan needles India again, passes resolution on Kashmir in parliament

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Pakistan's parliament has unanimously passed a resolution, condemning the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir.

Allow fact finding team: UN rights body to Syria

Allow fact finding team: UN rights body to Syria

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

United Nation's top rights body on Wednesday asked Syria to stop attacking pro-democracy protesters and allow a fact finding team to assess the humanitarian situation in the country.

December ministerial may decide fate of Doha round talks

December ministerial may decide fate of Doha round talks

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

WTO summit will see whether decade-long negotiations would go forward or be brought to an end.

Black money case: List of 627 foreign account holders given to SC

Black money case: List of 627 foreign account holders given to SC

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The Centre on Wednesday placed a list of names of 627 Indian account holders in HSBC bank, Geneva in the black money case before the Supreme Court which asked a Special Investigation Team to go through the list and take appropriate action in accordance with law.

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced its 2013 "Nobel-class" Citation Laureates on Wednesday, which names 28 researchers representing 22 distinct academic and research organisations, and six different countries.

Bill Gates praises Nitish Kumar

Bill Gates praises Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com18 May 2011

'Inter-state jealousies' over social performance are contributing to increased focus on health, Gates said during a press conference in Geneva.

PHOTOS: Snow gods smile on Europe

PHOTOS: Snow gods smile on Europe

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Severe winter weather has been causing chaos for many across parts of Europe

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The bus, which way on its way to Kishtwar from Keshwan, skidded off the road at Sirgwari and rolled down into the gorge around 7:30 am.

US hopes to conclude Doha round successfully

US hopes to conclude Doha round successfully

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

"We are very much engaged in trying to pursue a ambitious agreement for the Doha Round. We're engaged bilaterally with major trading partners. We're engaged in the multilateral process in Geneva. We're engaged plural laterally with various groupings of countries," US Deputy National Security Advisor Mike Froman

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Thinking of migrating to a more agreeable locale? Then perhaps you should consider moving to Vienna, which has been named the best city to live in for the tenth year in a row. However, the news isn't that great for Indians, with the list released by global consulting firm Mercer showing that Indian cities fared badly in the quality of living survey. The comprehensive survey is done with many factors being considered like housing, crime, political stability, leisure, air pollution, infrastructure, health system, education and economy.

First Look: Allu Arjun's Race Gurram

First Look: Allu Arjun's Race Gurram

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan will make his Telugu debut in the film.

UN body moves SC against CAA; India says no locus standi

UN body moves SC against CAA; India says no locus standi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has approached the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the hearing on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, saying there was a need to take into account the "international human rights law, norms and standards" in the proceedings.

India says it is committed to TFA even as WTO talks fail

India says it is committed to TFA even as WTO talks fail

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Notwithstanding the failure of WTO members to reach a consensus on Trade Facilitation Agreement to simplify global customs rules, India on Friday said it remains committed to the pact and will continue to pursue its proposal to find a permanent solution to its food security issues.

All you want to know about endosulfan controversy

All you want to know about endosulfan controversy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

India managed to secure a phase-out period of 11 years to implement the ban on production and use of the toxic pesticide.

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

How India plans to attract more foreign investment

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

India will look to play a key role in the APEC, EU and Africa regions to increase its competitiveness.

India seeks 'visible outcomes' on food subsidies

India seeks 'visible outcomes' on food subsidies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India will find it difficult to support new global customs rules without "an assurance and visible outcomes" that a permanent solution is being negotiated over its concerns about public food stockholdings, the trade minister said on Friday.

Iran nuclear deal deadline may be extended to bridge 'serious gaps' in dialogue

Iran nuclear deal deadline may be extended to bridge 'serious gaps' in dialogue

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Foreign ministers trying to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear programme in Vienna are considering extending the negotiations as the Monday deadline looms large with "serious gaps" in the dialogue.