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Portugal: A backdoor for Bangladeshis into EU

Portugal: A backdoor for Bangladeshis into EU

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Bangladeshis say it is easier in Portugal to get Residency papers, which give them access to all EU countries, reports Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Brexit: What's in store for Indian markets?

Brexit: What's in store for Indian markets?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

'Experts are not ruling out further pain as global factors cannot insulate India from the aftermath.'

Trade deficit widens to 7-month high; exports down 1.1% in May

Trade deficit widens to 7-month high; exports down 1.1% in May

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Exports in May 2012 stood at $24.77 billion.

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rediff.com11 May 2016

These projects will be undertaken by BMC, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote, although many parties including the Trinamool Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham opposed it citing various reasons, including apprehensions data theft.

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The election to replace outgoing Sepp Blatter will take place at an extraordinary congress on February 26 in Zurich.

Quake in Nepal leaves trail of destruction, death toll mounts to 2,400

Quake in Nepal leaves trail of destruction, death toll mounts to 2,400

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Massive rescue and relief efforts were mounted by India and other neighbours in Nepal, as two powerful aftershocks today rattled the country, adding to the misery of Saturday's devastation in which the casualties soared to 2,400 people dead and over 6000 others injured.

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Airtel Zero launched with the promise of free access to apps.

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party, asks Claude Arpi.

India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys

India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Refusing to budge from its tough stand on food security issues, India pressed for a fair and balanced outcome of the WTO ministerial meeting in Bali.

'It's like war': Brussels witnesses describe terror strike

'It's like war': Brussels witnesses describe terror strike

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Witnesses describe the chaotic scenes following bomb attacks on the airport and a metro station in the Belgian capital.

Markets take a breather on weak global cues

Markets take a breather on weak global cues

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Metals bucked the trend and shone across the board.

G20 must focus on infrastructure, jobs to boost growth: PM

G20 must focus on infrastructure, jobs to boost growth: PM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Amid imminent phasing out of the fiscal stimulus by US Federal Reserve, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday called for an "orderly exit" from unconventional monetary policies being pursued by the developed world for the last few years to avoid damaging growth prospects of the developing world.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Greece imposes capital controls as crisis deepens

Greece imposes capital controls as crisis deepens

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The impending default on the IMF loans leaves Greece sliding towards an exit from the euro.

How WhatsApp signed up 1.5 billion people

How WhatsApp signed up 1.5 billion people

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Several of WhatsApp's early features were designed keeping Indian conditions in mind, given the choppy connectivity and existence of devices of different makes. In fact, India was the first country where WhatsApp rolled out in-app video calling services in 2016, ahead of its global launch, underlining the importance of the market for the company.

Indian aviation faces swadeshi headwinds

Indian aviation faces swadeshi headwinds

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Amber Dubey explains why India needs to stop blocking competition if it ever wants to become the top aviation market.

What is the key to a successful railway network

What is the key to a successful railway network

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

India had its own battle over gauges.

'Tamil Nadu is one of India's most industrialised states'

'Tamil Nadu is one of India's most industrialised states'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The UK has responded to PM Modi's call to 'Make in India' by launching great collaborations in January 2015.

What's the EU migrant crisis about?

What's the EU migrant crisis about?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

For those who are unaware of the migrant crisis the EU is facing and wondering just what the fuss is all about, here's an explanation of what's going on.

China, India and the New Asia

China, India and the New Asia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

'It was China's rise that caused the New Cold War in Asia as it prompted the United States to rebalance its forces in Asia to experiment with engagement and containment at the same time,' says T P Sreenivasan.

Despite jitters, markets stay headstrong

Despite jitters, markets stay headstrong

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Given the relative rates of gross domestic product growth, the differential will increase.

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia will be the first in more 35 years to be held without spectators after organisers introduced tighter measures to protect against the coronavirus. Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

G20 leaders vow to fight terror; Paris attacks take centre stage

G20 leaders vow to fight terror; Paris attacks take centre stage

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Paris attacks took the centre stage at the G20 Summit on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for a united global effort to combat terrorism as world leaders joined a clarion call to eliminate ISIS network.

How DGCA chief is handling crisis in the aviation sector

How DGCA chief is handling crisis in the aviation sector

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Prabhat Kumar, who has been appointed as the DGCA chief three months ago, is taking steps to ensure safety of passengers.

Why is the world economy being shaky?

Why is the world economy being shaky?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

One has to wonder what is so wrong with the European Union.

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Lifting of lockdown should be very gradual. Some facilities should remain closed through the month of May like schools, colleges, malls, cinema halls, religious places and markets'

Discovering the universe, one particle at a time

Discovering the universe, one particle at a time

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The world's largest and most respected centre for scientific research has shown how collaborative effort in the acrimonious field of particle physics can prove of enormous benefit to mankind.

FIFA World Cup diary: Russian police stretched to limit

FIFA World Cup diary: Russian police stretched to limit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Police staffing is so stretched in several Russian cities as officers are deployed to bolster security at soccer World Cup venues that one union leader says criminals could benefit.

'I will give 98% marks to Chandrayaan 2 mission'

'I will give 98% marks to Chandrayaan 2 mission'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'When you look at it from the point of view of science, Chandrayaan 2 is a big success.'

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'In this spirit of camaraderie between professional and non-professional football, we have decided, as a team, to give up part of our Euro 2020 qualification prize money.'

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'The Modi government would chaff at the very idea of holding talks with Pakistan, facilitated by Washington and under close US monitoring, when the 2019 poll is sailing into view.' 'But in politics and diplomacy, there may be moments when drinking from the chalice of poison is necessary,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

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

A day of violence from soccer hooligans...

A day of violence from soccer hooligans...

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Levski Sofia fans force players to remove shirts after derby defeat

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

How India outclassed Pak in diplomatic game over Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The battle to manage the international environment over Kashmir has just begun, but what is expected to help is the lifting of internal controls. All eyes are now on that exercise. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

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

'India is a space power'

'India is a space power'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'India has got a unique opportunity to get more and more business from outside as India is cost-effective and reliable.'

525 killed in deadliest crackdown on Morsi supporters in Egypt

525 killed in deadliest crackdown on Morsi supporters in Egypt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Egypt's defiant Muslim Brotherhood on Thursday vowed to bring down the military-backed government as it called for a massive anti-regime rally, a day after over 525 people were killed in the deadliest crackdown by security forces on supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.

Global factors spell trouble for the stock market

Global factors spell trouble for the stock market

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

The market could be influenced by events elsewhere in the world and regardless of what happens to India's economy