News for 'mediation'

Missing ULFA peace negotiator: SC asks Centre to respond within 2 weeks

Missing ULFA peace negotiator: SC asks Centre to respond within 2 weeks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The counsel appearing for Assam told the bench that they would place certain 'confidential documents' in the matter before the court for its perusal.

ASK ANU: 'We used to be a happy couple but...'

ASK ANU: 'We used to be a happy couple but...'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Shia Waqf Board chief favours Ram temple at disputed site

Shia Waqf Board chief favours Ram temple at disputed site

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Shia Waqf Board is drafting the terms and conditions of a mutual agreement.

US, Saudi Arabia revive Taliban's comeback

US, Saudi Arabia revive Taliban's comeback

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

From the US perspective, the immediate political advantage of the Saudi involvement will be two-fold: its impact on Pakistani public opinion and, secondly, in countering the expanding Iranian influence within Afghanistan. The Saudi role would hopefully temper the stridency of 'anti-Americanism' in Pakistan, given their influence on the Islamic parties in Pakistan, especially the Jamaat-i-Islami

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

'One must be cautious, not scared, of the new variants'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'SARS-CoV-2 is going to change to avoid/overcome any thing thrown at it.'

UN chief may raise Kashmir issue during UNGA: Spokesperson

UN chief may raise Kashmir issue during UNGA: Spokesperson

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Secretary-General's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric during the daily press briefing on Thursday said the UN chief has underscored the need for dialogue as the only way to resolve the issue and, "as part of the solution for the current crisis in Kashmir, to make sure that human rights aspects are very much dealt with, as well."

Pak Army says it is 'too busy' to get involved in politics

Pak Army says it is 'too busy' to get involved in politics

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'The army has neither any role in the country's electoral process nor has it any desire to do so,' he said.

Australia players' association rejects new pay offer

Australia players' association rejects new pay offer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Unless the impasse ends next week, the upcoming Australia 'A' tour of South Africa, a two-Test series in Bangladesh and a limited-overs tour of India are under threat from the dispute, with the Ashes also looming at the end of the year.

J-K: Imran calls Saudi prince, Bajwa meets Chinese gen

J-K: Imran calls Saudi prince, Bajwa meets Chinese gen

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with China's Central Military Commission Vice-Chairman Xu Qiliang when he visited the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters in Rawalpindi with a high-level delegation on Monday

Pak Islamist groups call off protests after law minister quits

Pak Islamist groups call off protests after law minister quits

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Pakistan's law minister Zahid Hamid on Monday quit as the government "surrendered" to hardline religious groups, who called off their violent protests in Islamabad that had left six people dead and hundreds injured.

The 5 important people in your start-up

The 5 important people in your start-up

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Being employee light is the latest fad.

Sena hits out at Modi govt for not honouring Savarkar with Bharat Ratna

Sena hits out at Modi govt for not honouring Savarkar with Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The Sena, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre and in Maharashtra, has since long been demanding the highest civilian award for Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who spent the prime of his life at the Cellular Jail in Andaman after being sentenced to life.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

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.

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'I think he has lifetime exemptions at every major event but I suspect we are probably not going to see Tiger in a competitive golf event going forward.'

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The arbitration clause is present in almost 95 per cent of corporate agreements, according to tax and audit firm Ernst & Young.

Ram temple issue: SC rejects pleas for urgent hearing

Ram temple issue: SC rejects pleas for urgent hearing

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The bench then said that it was not going to fast track the matter.

Tiger Woods wins US Open

Tiger Woods wins US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Tiger Woods held off a late fightback by fellow American Rocco Mediate to win his 14th major title in a nailbiting playoff for the U.S. Open on Monday.

Surviving COVD-19 lockdown: A mariner's handy tips

Surviving COVD-19 lockdown: A mariner's handy tips

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Purnendu Shorey, 48, a former captain in merchant navy based out of Mumbai shares some of his learnings.

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Cue the drum roll... A 'breathtaking, vast and intimidating' image of ocean waves crashing has won the top prize in a prestigious photography competition celebrating Australian and New Zealand snappers. The Alpha Awards was designed to showcase the work of Australian and New Zealand photographers on Sony Alpha lenses. Take a look at the stunning shots.

Major tax relief likely for those earning up to Rs 55 lakh per annum

Major tax relief likely for those earning up to Rs 55 lakh per annum

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

DTC task force also favoured doing away with Dividend Distribution Tax by suggesting taxing dividends in the hands of shareholders.

Saudi FM says not opposed to JeM chief's banning by UN

Saudi FM says not opposed to JeM chief's banning by UN

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

He rejected suggestions that the Pak-Saudi statement was against India's push at UN.

Upset with Imran, Saudi crown prince recalled private jet: Report

Upset with Imran, Saudi crown prince recalled private jet: Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Pakistan, however, has categorically dismissed as 'utter fabrication' the report published in the newspaper.

PHOTOS: The lives and duties of Mumbai cops

PHOTOS: The lives and duties of Mumbai cops

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The annual Mumbai Police calendar, shot by ace photographer Pravin Talan, keeps getting bigger and grander every passing year and is universally hailed as the most aspirational and inspiring police calendar in the country. The fourth edition of the Mumbai Police Calendar has stunning visuals and heartwarming emotions capturing the lives and duties of Mumbai cops through its sixteen pages. Each page of the calendar is filled with artistic interpretation of the act of policing filling you with awe and inspiration. Pravin Talan, the ace photographer behind the calendar, said it is a tribute not just to one of the finest police forces in the world, but also to the city itself.

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

Akal Takht asked to extend May 27 deadline

Akal Takht asked to extend May 27 deadline

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Mediators said the purpose of the move was to avoid any more confrontation between the communities.

Hope Modi will use his big mandate to resolve all issues: Imran

Hope Modi will use his big mandate to resolve all issues: Imran

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Khan said Pakistan was open for "any kind of mediation" and seeks peace with all its neighbours, especially with India.

Paes-Rhea battle: SC gives family court a year to decide

Paes-Rhea battle: SC gives family court a year to decide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The High Court had also asked the couple to work out an amicable solution. However, they had failed to arrive at a settlement.

5 health risks of working from home

5 health risks of working from home

Rediff.com11 May 2020

From lack of exercise to weight gain caused by snacking between meals, see how your unhealthy habits are affecting your body and mind.

India, China armies to disengage after 6-week standoff

India, China armies to disengage after 6-week standoff

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The decision to disengage the forces, locked in a bitter standoff for the last six weeks in eastern Ladakh, was taken at a nearly 11-hour-long meeting between senior Indian and Chinese commanders in Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Monday.

UP school orders students to get 'Yogi haircut'

UP school orders students to get 'Yogi haircut'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The incident came to light on Thursday after few students alleged that they were not allowed to enter the campus of Rishabh Academy Co-Educational English Medium School because they did not have proper haircuts.

Saudi King brokering Indo-Pak peace: report

Saudi King brokering Indo-Pak peace: report

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

India has maintained it is against any third party mediation to resolve all differences, including on Jammu and Kashmir, with Pakistan.

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Since Balakot strike, India is trying to build maximum pressure on Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, sources said.

Dilli Gupshup: Can the Congress 'tame' Modi?

Dilli Gupshup: Can the Congress 'tame' Modi?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

What were BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley hiding? Why does the Madhya Pradesh chief minister need a mediator?What is Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's latest gaffe? All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup...

Relief for Somnath Bharti after court grants AAP MLA bail

Relief for Somnath Bharti after court grants AAP MLA bail

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The court directed Bharti to furnish Rs one lakh personal bond and one surety of like amount.

Pak gets little traction globally on Kashmir issue: Sources

Pak gets little traction globally on Kashmir issue: Sources

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Islamabad is being bluntly asked not to use the development in Kashmir for cross border terrorism or infiltration across the Line of Control.

'If we can talk to Naxals, Hurriyat, why not with MNS?': Fadnavis on ADHM row

'If we can talk to Naxals, Hurriyat, why not with MNS?': Fadnavis on ADHM row

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The Maharashtra CM also maintained that he had opposed the offer of Rs 5 crore contribution from makers to the army welfare fund.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Archery Association of India suspended by world body

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The AAI had to find a solution by the end of July as per the deadline given by the WA's executive board and since no progress has been made, the world governing body implemented the suspension order.

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The diagnostic test kit developed by the Thiruvananthapuram institute can detect coronavirus in 10 minutes, and the sample to result time will be less than two hours, Vardhan tweeted. A total of 30 samples can be tested in a single batch on a single machine, he said.