News for 'import ban'

Trump bans US investments in firms linked to Chinese military

Trump bans US investments in firms linked to Chinese military

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The executive order, which was signed by Trump on Thursday, prohibits certain purchases involving publicly traded securities or any securities that are derivative of or are designed to provide investment exposure to such securities of any Communist Chinese military company.

Note ban case an academic exercise? SC to examine on Oct 12

Note ban case an academic exercise? SC to examine on Oct 12

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court will hear on October 12 a batch of pleas challenging the Centre's 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of denomination Rs 500 and Rs 1000.

Chile handed third stadium ban for homophobic chanting

Chile handed third stadium ban for homophobic chanting

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

South American champions Chile have been handed a stadium ban for the third time in the 2018 World Cup qualifying competition because of homophobic chanting by their fans, FIFA said on Monday.

US 'urges' India to join probe into Canadian allegations

US 'urges' India to join probe into Canadian allegations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The claims made by Canada were discussed when visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Washington, DC last week, John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House told reporters at a news conference.

B'desh bans Zakir Naik's Peace mobile phones

B'desh bans Zakir Naik's Peace mobile phones

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Beximco Group imports Nayek's Peace mobile.

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

Has Modi Sidelined Shivraj Singh Chouhan?

Has Modi Sidelined Shivraj Singh Chouhan?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

In 2018, Mr Chouhan became chief minister for the fourth time with some support from Mr Scindia. This time, nothing can be said with any certainty.

Trump threatens to pull out of WHO, calls it China's 'puppet'

Trump threatens to pull out of WHO, calls it China's 'puppet'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'I think they have done a very sad job. The United States pays them USD 450 million a year. China pays them USD 38 million a year'

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Chapters on periodic table, democracy dropped from Class X books

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

As per the NCERT, the decision has been taken to reduce the content load on students in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

As captain, Kane Williamson would face suspension if New Zealand are fined again for a slow rate.

Insurers back out; India may stop importing Iran oil

Insurers back out; India may stop importing Iran oil

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Western sanctions aimed at crippling Iranian finances by drying up buyers for its crude oil, had last year banned insurance cover to ships carrying Iranian oil.

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Since 2013, the FDA has banned around 30 Indian drug manufacturing units for various violations

China bans big sports events to curb second wave of infections

China bans big sports events to curb second wave of infections

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Sports bodies in China have been banned from organising events that will draw large crowds until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak, the country's National Sports Bureau said in a directive issued on Tuesday. In a letter sent to sporting bodies across China, the bureau said mass participation events were not to proceed as the country aimed to avoid a second wave of infections being brought in from overseas.

American Airlines peeing accused can still fly other airlines

American Airlines peeing accused can still fly other airlines

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Indian civil aviation norms don't apply to foreign aviation companies, experts said.

Truth in the AI era

Truth in the AI era

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Can legislation enable this, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Delhi shuts borders, police told to retaliate if farmers use force

Delhi shuts borders, police told to retaliate if farmers use force

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Authorities in New Delhi intensified security arrangements on Tuesday to stop the farmers' march from entering Delhi as the Singhu and Tikri borders were shut while the Red Fort complex was closed temporarily after peasants on their way to the national capital clashed with the police at the Shambhu border between Haryana and Punjab.

The only purpose note ban served

The only purpose note ban served

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With GDP down by 2 per cent, while 99 per cent of banned notes make way back to the banking system, whom did demonetisation benefit?

How Sunrisers supported Warner during last year's ban

How Sunrisers supported Warner during last year's ban

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

David Warner was out of sight but not out of mind through Sunrisers Hyderabad's journey to the final of the Indian Premier League last year, with the returning Australian saying he was part of their chat group, getting encouraging messages.

Post-Covid, govt planning ban on sale of loose edible oil

Post-Covid, govt planning ban on sale of loose edible oil

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Branded and packaged edible oils are currently selling at around 50 per cent premiums over their loose varieties. Hence, products using edible oils would be costlier going forward.

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Qataris have been barred from attending matches as the UAE, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt, cut political and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017 over allegations Doha supports terrorism -- a charge Qatar denies.

Vanaspati from Nepal banned

Vanaspati from Nepal banned

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Ban welcomes transition of power in Yemen

Ban welcomes transition of power in Yemen

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the transition of power in Yemen, saying all sides should now honour their commitments to immediately bring to an end all violence and refrain from further provocations.

US drops legal action against Ranbaxy

US drops legal action against Ranbaxy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Ranbaxy's shares jumped almost 10 per cent, having long been depressed by escalating investigations from the US Food and Drug Administration, triggering a ban, which is still in place, that stops the US importing or purchasing the company's drugs. Daiichi Sankyo, the Japanese drugmaker, reiterated on Wednesday that it would stick to its June offer to buy Ranbaxy in spite of its recent troubles.

Govt bans gold trading activities in SEZs

Govt bans gold trading activities in SEZs

Rediff.com1 May 2013

SEZs are allowed duty-free imports as opposed to a maximum of 6 per cent charged on imports by other entities.

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'

Ban on Alphonso mangoes: India to take up the issue with EU

Ban on Alphonso mangoes: India to take up the issue with EU

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

On Monday, the EU had temporarily banned imports of Alphonso mangoes, the king of fruits, and four vegetables from India from May 1.

VIP culture to be replaced by EPI -- Every Person is Important -- culture: PM

VIP culture to be replaced by EPI -- Every Person is Important -- culture: PM

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

He said the red beacon had become a symbol of VIP culture which had crept in the mindset of those using it.

NGT imposes nationwide ban on manja for flying kites

NGT imposes nationwide ban on manja for flying kites

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

In its petition, PETA has contended that manja posed a grave threat to humans and animals as every year a number of deaths are caused by it.

India, US settle final trade dispute at WTO

India, US settle final trade dispute at WTO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India and the US have settled the last trade dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over poultry products, according to a joint statement released on Friday. With this, the two countries have mutually resolved all the seven pending trade disputes at the WTO. "The leaders lauded the settlement of the seventh and last outstanding WTO dispute between India and the United States.

Kerala defiant, likely to teach NCERT's dropped lessons in state schools

Kerala defiant, likely to teach NCERT's dropped lessons in state schools

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The SERT, an autonomous body of the general education department, is considering a decision by its curriculum steering committee to include these deleted portions in the state syllabus.

Why ban only slaughter of cows and bulls? HC asks Maha govt

Why ban only slaughter of cows and bulls? HC asks Maha govt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

What about other animals such as goats?" the bench asked.

Pesticides banned abroad used in India, admits Minister

Pesticides banned abroad used in India, admits Minister

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Nicotin Sulfate and Captafol have been banned for use in the country but their manufacture is allowed for export, he said adding four pesticide formulations have been banned for import, manufacture and use while seven others have been withdrawn.

Govt mulls ban on gold coin sales by banks

Govt mulls ban on gold coin sales by banks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

FM feels it will help to bring down imports.

Is a blanket ban on use of plastic really necessary?

Is a blanket ban on use of plastic really necessary?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The problem, say experts, is not so much the use of plastic as the lack of effort to recycle and reuse it.

Russia plays down athletics ban

Russia plays down athletics ban

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

'What will happen? Yes, nothing will happen. Athletics will develop, the guys will train. Well, they will miss maybe one tournament'

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

Rediff.com19 May 2023

India's climate change goals are turning combustible. On the one hand, a protracted dispute between the government and manufacturers over subsidies threatens to slow the pace of electric vehicle (EV) sales. On the other hand, repeated assertions by different arms of the government over banning sales of new fossil fuel-fired vehicles have queered the pitch for energy investments. Before we address the issue of the recommended diesel vehicle ban in the recent report on energy transition, issued months before the next round of global climate talks begin in Dubai in November, let's look at what's at stake.

Citing poor quality, Russia bans Indian rice

Citing poor quality, Russia bans Indian rice

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Moscow had earlier claimed to have found several consignments of Indian rice, groundnuts and sesame seeds contaminated with pests. In January, it had intercepted 54 tons of Indian groundnut infested with pests dangerous for grain crops.

No display of affection on campus, NIT Kozhikode warns students

No display of affection on campus, NIT Kozhikode warns students

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NITC) has issued a communication to the students informing them about banning public display of affection inside its campus, saying that it can affect others in a number of ways.