News for 'india-bangladesh'

Pawar for joint World Cup bid

Pawar for joint World Cup bid

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

The BCCI president said the Asian Test playing countries would jointly bid for the 2011 or 2015 World Cup.

BSF to continue embankment work

BSF to continue embankment work

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

BSF asserted that they will continue with embankment building work at Indo-Bangladesh border regardless of firing from Bangladesh' side.

IS has arrived at India's doorstep

IS has arrived at India's doorstep

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'If Islamic State were to get entrenched in Bangladesh and Myanmar it will have disastrous implications for India as both countries border India's northeast, a restive and volatile region,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Airtel becomes world's third largest mobile operator

Airtel becomes world's third largest mobile operator

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel has become the world's third largest mobile operator with 303 million subscribers.

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'The Pakistani military has encouraged and supported terrorist organisations, especially in Kashmir, as a means of waging proxy war against the Indian military and the country's superior economic resources.' 'The evidence is irrefutable with the recent killing of 46 paramilitary troops being just the latest example.'

ESPN petition against sharing telecast

ESPN petition against sharing telecast

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

The Kerala high court on Wednesday permitted Doordarshan to telecast the India-Bangladesh ODI series.

Myanmar-India pipeline soon

Myanmar-India pipeline soon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Myanmar will export natural gas to energy-hungry India by a pipeline through Bangladesh, according to a joint statement issued after a meeting of energy ministers of India, Bangladesh and Myanmar in Yangon.\n\n

Bangladesh is India's second best friend

Bangladesh is India's second best friend

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

It's something to remember as New Delhi welcomes Sheikh Hasina, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

India's population to surpass China's around 2024, says UN

India's population to surpass China's around 2024, says UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

"In roughly seven years, or around 2024, the population of India is expected to surpass that of China," a UN report said.

Sheikh Hasina goes deaf in one ear

Sheikh Hasina goes deaf in one ear

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Wajed has gone deaf in her right ear after suffering an injury in a grenade attack at a rally last year.

Indian American Atul Keshap, US envoy to Sri Lanka

Indian American Atul Keshap, US envoy to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Atul Keshap would be 'a superb fit for Sri Lanka as he knows the ins and outs of the politics there and all the political players, including the new disposition in Colombo intimately,' US diplomatic sources in Washington, DC told Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com

SC notice to Prasar Bharti, TRAI

SC notice to Prasar Bharti, TRAI

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

The notices were issued on a petition filed by ESPN challenging a Kerala High Court judgement directing it to share its live feeds for the India-Bangladesh series with Doordarshan.

US expands GSP benefits to India

US expands GSP benefits to India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

The United States government has expanded trade preference benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences to cover about $900 million more imports a year from India.

Why is the Bangladesh skipper so furious?

Why is the Bangladesh skipper so furious?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim said their approach made it difficult for him to even set the field for the rival batsmen.

Destinies of India, B'desh closely interlinked: Indian envoy

Destinies of India, B'desh closely interlinked: Indian envoy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Bangladesh, which shares border with five Indian states, has strategic importance for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

BSF to suggest joint patrolling with BDR

BSF to suggest joint patrolling with BDR

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

The two will discuss ways and means to avoid standoffs over issues like smuggling and illegal migration.

Scotland claim first win

Scotland claim first win

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

Scotland beat Nepal by three wickets at the M.A. Aziz Stadium.

Bangladesh stun defending champions South Africa in U19 WC opener

Bangladesh stun defending champions South Africa in U19 WC opener

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

In the other match of the day, Dan Lawrence and Jack Burnham hit centuries as title contender England crushed Fiji by a massive margin of 299 runs.

Slowdown no issue, India to be fastest growing economy in 2016

Slowdown no issue, India to be fastest growing economy in 2016

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The report said South Asia is expected to be the fastest-growing region.

At stroke of midnight, 15000 Bangladeshis became Indian

At stroke of midnight, 15000 Bangladeshis became Indian

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

At the stroke of midnight on Friday, Bangladesh and India swapped tiny islands of land, ending one of the world's most intractable border disputes that has kept thousands in stateless limbo for nearly seven decades.

Anti-dam organisations decry govt's mega project in Assam

Anti-dam organisations decry govt's mega project in Assam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The BJP-led NDA government's decision to facilitate resumption of stalled work at 2000 MW Lower Subansiri Hydro Power Project being constructed by the National Hydro-Power Corporation at Gerukamukh along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary has not gone down well with many anti-dam organisations in Assam. They fear a catastrophic downstream impact by the mega dam project.

Weather satellite INSAT-3D successfully launched

Weather satellite INSAT-3D successfully launched

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

INSAT-3D, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation and its Space Applications Centre, is designed to provide meteorological observation and monitoring of land/ocean surfaces.

Can Team India bounce back and save face in final ODI?

Can Team India bounce back and save face in final ODI?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Under fire, Dhoni's men will look to plug all loopholes as the in-form Bangla tigers aim for a clean sweep

103-yr-old among 9,776 voters who will vote for the first time since 1947

103-yr-old among 9,776 voters who will vote for the first time since 1947

Rediff.com5 May 2016

In a virtual no-man's land ever since India became independent in 1947, more than 9,500 persons living in 51 enclaves in Coochbehar district are exercising their franchise for the first time on May 5.

15 Bangladeshi intruders pushed back

15 Bangladeshi intruders pushed back

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

The incident occurred at the Sonarpur border in South Dinajpur district in West Bengal.

Mamata to join Modi on Bangladesh trip

Mamata to join Modi on Bangladesh trip

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Amid talk of bonhomie between the two, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his two-day visit to Bangladesh beginning June 6.

Church attacked in West Bengal, six injured

Church attacked in West Bengal, six injured

Rediff.com25 Dec 2002

The gang indulged in loot at the church, located near Karimpur-Chapra highway along the India-Bangladesh border.

'Border deal will control infiltration from Bangladesh'

'Border deal will control infiltration from Bangladesh'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'People residing in the enclaves have led completely isolated lives. They are stateless, have no official identity proof.' 'It is significant that Modi, Banerjee, Sarkar and Gogoi, despite having different political ideologies, are walking in tandem for the cause of the people residing in the enclaves.' 'If the LBA betters the economy of India and Bangladesh, there will be less turmoil in both these countries.'

Hope for banned Pak pacer Amir as ICC approves revised anti-corruption code

Hope for banned Pak pacer Amir as ICC approves revised anti-corruption code

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The ICC approved its revised anti-corruption code, which makes it possible for a banned player to play domestic cricket before the end of his international ban.

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

India committed to build Indian Ocean Rim Association, says S Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

India said it is committed to building up Indian Ocean Rim Association in line with its own expanding bilateral ties with the members of the grouping.

When nature strikes: 2 million displaced in India due to natural calamities

When nature strikes: 2 million displaced in India due to natural calamities

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

About 2.14 million people were displaced in India last year due to natural disasters, according to a United Nations-backed report which said the country was third after the Philippines and China to record the highest levels of displacement in 2013.

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter Sheena's dad

Sheena Bora Trial: Enter Sheena's dad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Badami asked Das if Indrani was in the room. Das, whipping out his hand and pointing it at Indrani, announced: "Yes, she is right there." Indrani, who was looking down, through most of the hearing, momentarily raised her eyes, just a fraction and glanced at him. That was the first time either of them looked at each other. Till then, and later, Das refused to look at her, as if he was not able to, either out of anger or revulsion. It seemed mutual. Indrani too pretended throughout like he did not exist.

Will Rahul throw wet blanket on Modi's agenda in Parliament?

Will Rahul throw wet blanket on Modi's agenda in Parliament?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Narendra Modi government's reform agenda is under threat of washout.

Mustafizur must be handled carefully, says bowling coach Streak

Mustafizur must be handled carefully, says bowling coach Streak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Bangladesh bowling coach Heath Streak wants young pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman to be looked after and supported well so that he can grow into a big match-winner.

SAARC summit could be postponed, hints Pakistan

SAARC summit could be postponed, hints Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The development comes after four of the eight member states -- India, Afghanistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh -- decided to pull out.

Modi, Hasina ink 22 pacts, Teesta negotiations to continue

Modi, Hasina ink 22 pacts, Teesta negotiations to continue

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The two sides inked nearly two dozen pacts in key areas of defence and civil nuclear cooperation after "productive" talks between Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the nation's capital.

Parl approves bill to settle 41-year-old border issue with B'desh

Parl approves bill to settle 41-year-old border issue with B'desh

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Lower House, showing rare unanimity, passed the Constitution (119th Amendment) Bill to allow the operationalisation of the 1974 India-Bangladesh Land Boundary agreement.

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Some workers in India were also make to work on Sundays and national holidays "in sweltering heat, without adequate supply of clean drinking water or any breaks".