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US hikes H-1B, L1 visa fee; to hit Indian IT companies

US hikes H-1B, L1 visa fee; to hit Indian IT companies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

In addition, for those applying for certain L-1A and L-1B must submit an additional $4,500.

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne said while he supported cost-cutting, there are other strategic issues under discussion that could force Ferrari to consider racing elsewhere.

The Rafale is indeed a great deal

The Rafale is indeed a great deal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Delivery of a great operational machine must not get affected to settle political scores, says Air Marshal Anil Chopra (retd).

Black money: India gets data on secret foreign data

Black money: India gets data on secret foreign data

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

In its effort to unearth black money stashed away abroad, India has received data on over 24,000 instances of alleged tax evasion and dubious funds which has been detected in foreign shores in the last financial year.

'The world needs India'

'The world needs India'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

'The world needs India because it needs a voice that speaks of peace, non-violence and peaceful coexistence.' 'This vision and voice, this attitude and belief are what India has stood for over the last twenty millennia,' Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tells trainee diplomats.

India a land of opportunities: Modi tells Dutch CEOs

India a land of opportunities: Modi tells Dutch CEOs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

India has made 7,000 reforms for attracting foreign direct investment in various sectors including real estate and defence: Modi.

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

At 1st ISA meet, Modi presents 10-point action plan

At 1st ISA meet, Modi presents 10-point action plan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Indian 'Vedas' have since thousands of years considered sun as at soul of the universe and a nourisher of life, the PM said.

Green groups slam re-approval of Adani's mine project in Australia

Green groups slam re-approval of Adani's mine project in Australia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Green and Indigenous groups in Australia have criticised the government's decision to grant new approval to Indian mining giant Adani's $16.5 billion controversial coal mine project in central Queensland.

US, India have invested in bilateral relationship: Kerry

US, India have invested in bilateral relationship: Kerry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said both India and United States have invested in the relationship and will continue to deepen it by creating a healthier, more secure and prosperous future to be able to impact policies that affect the world.

Dembele INJURED; Barca target Coutinho committed to Liverpool

Dembele INJURED; Barca target Coutinho committed to Liverpool

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Airbus clinches $11 billion easyJet order

Airbus clinches $11 billion easyJet order

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

EasyJet agreed to buy 35 current-generation A320 aircraft and 100 new-generation A320neo jets, with options for a further 100, the airline announced on the second day of the Paris Airshow.

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Four Silicon Valley companies including Apple and Google failed to persuade a US judge to sign off on a $324.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit by tech workers, who accused the firms of conspiring to avoid poaching each other's employees.

'Assad to face consequences if he fails on chemical weapons'

'Assad to face consequences if he fails on chemical weapons'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

In a stern message, the United States, Britain and France on Monday warned Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad of "serious consequences" if he fails to surrender his chemical weapons, saying military strike remains an option.

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj emphasised that the UN must accept it needs fundamental reform.

Why the Rafale deal will be a game-changer for India

Why the Rafale deal will be a game-changer for India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

India's enemies be warned: The Rafale deal will bring a sea change in India's defence preparedness.

Two deals but many lessons

Two deals but many lessons

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Both the Greek and Iranian deals are extremely imperfect and fraught with uncertainty, says Claude Smadja.

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The two countries also decided to expand trade and commercial ties holding that there are opportunities to exploit untapped economic potential in the two countries.

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Modi played his cards well in Washington

Modi played his cards well in Washington

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'This is the first time that the Americans have agreed to refer to "cross-border terrorist attacks" in a joint statement.' 'No wonder Pakistan has called the joint statement "singularly unhelpful" and has blasted it, and its all-weather friend China has applauded Pakistan's frontline role in combating terrorism,' points out former foreign secretary Ambassador Kanwal Sibal.

Football Briefs: Man United cleared in Pogba deal

Football Briefs: Man United cleared in Pogba deal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Russia nudges India on multi-role transport aircraft

Russia nudges India on multi-role transport aircraft

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Russia's United Aircraft Corporation, with an eye on India, has asked its Indian partner to quicken the pace of the design work for their joint production of the Multi-role Transport Airplanes.

PM Modi visits Netherlands, meets PM Mark Rutte

PM Modi visits Netherlands, meets PM Mark Rutte

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Netherlands is a natural partner in India's economic development and thanked the key European nation for backing India's Missile Technology Control Regime membership.

Counter-terror, climate change to be on Modi-Hollande talks table

Counter-terror, climate change to be on Modi-Hollande talks table

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Hollande will be arriving in Chandigarh on January 24 where he is expected to be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With the Rafale fighter deal stuck over price negotiations, can the prime minister step in and find a way out for both countries?

Football Extras: Chelsea legend Drogba to visit India to meet fans

Football Extras: Chelsea legend Drogba to visit India to meet fans

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

India woos Africa, pushes it to seek global standing

India woos Africa, pushes it to seek global standing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Asserting that there was growing scourge of terrorism in view of fast growing linkages of terrorist groups across the globe, India on Tuesday strongly advocated stepped up cooperation through intelligence exchange and training with 54 African countries.

The LaLit is on an expansion spree

The LaLit is on an expansion spree

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

With 13 properties on board, The LaLit is now keen to take its hospitality school -- The Lalit Suri Hospitality School -- in Faridabad, Haryana, to the next level.

The world of Raghu Rai through his photographs

The world of Raghu Rai through his photographs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The author talks to the veteran photographer about his work, and some of his favourite images over the years

India announces new climate change targets

India announces new climate change targets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Subject to finance & tech from rich countries through an ambitious, fair Paris deal

'Climate deal cannot be achieved by passing burden of action'

'Climate deal cannot be achieved by passing burden of action'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

India has said a lasting deal at the climate summit this year will not be achieved by passing the burden of action onto the shoulders of developing countries.

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Modi's visit to Spain will be first visit by an Indian prime minister since 1988.

Markets continue to sink as Karnataka tussle sours risk appetite

Markets continue to sink as Karnataka tussle sours risk appetite

Rediff.com21 May 2018

A declining rupee, elevated crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund outflows added to the gloom

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Please don't celebrate me if you are not going to listen to my voice.'

Football Briefs: Mexico's Marquez in line to play in fifth World Cup

Football Briefs: Mexico's Marquez in line to play in fifth World Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

The Rafale deal is Modi's 'masterstroke'

The Rafale deal is Modi's 'masterstroke'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

'Under the present Defence Procurement Procedure, it would have been a nightmare, and a long, long one at that, to build 108 Rafales in India. Modi realised this and took the wise decision, though it is a definitive setback for his Make in India scheme.'

India to withdraw order suspending tax benefits: Cyprus

India to withdraw order suspending tax benefits: Cyprus

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Cyprus has said the Indian government has agreed to withdraw a notification that suspended tax benefits for investments from the island nation.

Ukraine: EU govts encouraged as Putin says won't annexe Crimea

Ukraine: EU govts encouraged as Putin says won't annexe Crimea

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

European governments have stepped up diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine, encouraged by Russian President Vladimir Putin's assurance that his country has no intention to annexe the Crimean peninsula or to wage a war against its neighbour.