News for 'sustainability conference'

EPL: Silva's injury adds to Chelsea's woes

EPL: Silva's injury adds to Chelsea's woes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

West Ham suffer Fabianski injury blow

Stable inflation key to sustain growth: RBI

Stable inflation key to sustain growth: RBI

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

High inflation not only hurts the common man but also deters fresh investments that are key to faster economic expansion, which makes containing prices an express requirement, the Reserve Bank of India said on Wednesday.

Only my injuries are questioned, says angry Djokovic

Only my injuries are questioned, says angry Djokovic

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic said any questions over whether he has genuinely been struggling with a hamstring injury at the Australian Open only give him extra strength and motivation.

As Pak exits FATF grey list, here's what India said

As Pak exits FATF grey list, here's what India said

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The world should remain clear that Pakistan must continue to take 'credible, verifiable and irreversible' action against terrorism, India said after anti-money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed the neighbouring country from its 'grey list'.

Sisodia demands Manoj Tiwari's arrest over threat to Kejriwal

Sisodia demands Manoj Tiwari's arrest over threat to Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

A day after accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of "hatching a conspiracy to assassinate" Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, fearing poll defeats in Gujarat and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, his deputy Manish Sisodia Friday demanded a probe into it and said a complaint will also be submitted to the Election Commission.

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

'Gaza is running out of water, electricity, even body bags'

'Gaza is running out of water, electricity, even body bags'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Answer to killing civilians cannot be to kill more civilians. Imposing a siege and bombarding civilian infrastructure in a densely populated area will not bring peace and security to the region'

Air India leases six A320 neo aircraft from Chinese bank

Air India leases six A320 neo aircraft from Chinese bank

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Air India has leased a fleet of six Airbus A320 neo aircraft from CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co Limited, to boost the Tata Group-owned company's transformation journey, a statement said on Wednesday. The leasing agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific 2022 conference, said the CDB Asia statement. CDB Aviation is among the first aircraft leasing companies to secure the placement of Air India's additional A320 neo aircraft under the recently announced multi-stage transformation plan since the purchase of the airline by Tata group, which aims to increase the carrier's fleet and help it boost both domestic and international operations.

T20 World Cup: Injured Karthik doubtful against Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: Injured Karthik doubtful against Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Dinesh Karthik suffered a back injury during the side's T20 World Cup match against South Africa in Perth on Sunday

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

He also said that terrorists are constantly finding new ways to carry out violence, radicalise youth and raise financial resources and the darknet is being used by terrorists to spread radical content and conceal their identities.

Pant or DK: Who will India pick for T20 WC semis?

Pant or DK: Who will India pick for T20 WC semis?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

India weighing up wicketkeeper decision for England semi-finals

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The city of Newark in the United States state of New Jersey has rescinded a sister-city agreement with the so-called 'United States of Kailasa', founded by Indian fugitive Nithyananda, citing deceptive circumstances surrounding the fictional country and terming the incident as regrettable.

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

El-Sisi welcomed Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, at the Presidential Palace where the two leaders were closeted for one-on-one meeting after which the two sides signed a memorandum of understandng.

Subramanian Swamy is first foreign visitor to meet Lanka's Rajapaksas

Subramanian Swamy is first foreign visitor to meet Lanka's Rajapaksas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Swamy, a close friend of the Rajapaksa family, also met with Gotabaya's brother Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday evening and attended the Navratri pooja at his residence.

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Formula One will have a new power unit from 2026 with the focus on sustainability and a more cost-efficient future.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

As the air pollution in Delhi-NCR ameliorated over the last two days, the Centre's air quality panel Sunday directed authorities to lift the ban on plying of non-BS VI diesel light motor vehicles in the region and the entry of trucks into the capital imposed under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan.

'If we want to fly some kites, we can fly them in different ways'

'If we want to fly some kites, we can fly them in different ways'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'... and without necessarily calling them Economic Surveys.' 'One should stick to the main focus, which is to give people a good perspective on how the economy is doing.'

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

'Those who attacked me are mere pawns'

'Those who attacked me are mere pawns'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'Why do you want to use the might of swords to make your point?' 'Why do you use force to scare people who don't subscribe to your views?'

PIX: Neeraj Chopra reigns at Doha Diamond League

PIX: Neeraj Chopra reigns at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Neeraj Chopra beat a star-studded field with a best throw of 88.67m to begin his season in style.

Farmers, students join protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Farmers, students join protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A large number of people from different walks of life, including farmers from neighbouring states of Delhi and DU students, reached Jantar Mantar on Thursday and expressed solidarity with the wrestlers protesting there demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

'2024 likely to be my last year of career' Nadal set to miss 2023 French Open

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Rafael Nadal confirmed he will miss this year's French Open as he is yet to recover from injury.

Modi thanks Bhutan for highest civilian honour

Modi thanks Bhutan for highest civilian honour

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The prime minister tweeted that he admires Bhutan for its unique model of sustainable development and the deeply spiritual way of life.

Indian diplomat's mike goes silent while criticising China's BRI

Indian diplomat's mike goes silent while criticising China's BRI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

India has voiced its strong opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative and its flagship project -- the CPEC -- at the just concluded second UN Sustainable Transport Conference where the Indian diplomat's mike curiously went silent while she was highlighting New Delhi's objection to the controversial projects.

Imran Khan to resume march from the same point where he was attacked

Imran Khan to resume march from the same point where he was attacked

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Imran Khan on Sunday announced that his party will resume the march to Islamabad from the same spot where he survived an assassination attempt but sustained bullet injuries during a rally in Punjab province, saying he prefers 'death instead of living the life of a slave'.

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

The Modi Interview: 'India will be developed by 2047'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economic growth is a 'natural by-product' of his nine-year-old government's political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with 'corruption, casteism and communalism' having no place in our national life.

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Two-wheeler exports from India fell by 17.8 per cent to 3.65 million units in 2022-23 (FY23), according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Thursday. This decline is due to a rise in global inflation and the weakening of economies and currencies in key export markets of Africa, Latin America (LatAm), and South Asia. In contrast to FY23, two-wheeler exports from India jumped 35.4 per cent to 4.44 million units in 2021-22 (FY22).

IPL 2023: 'Hope we can gift Dhoni a win on his 200th match as CSK skipper'

IPL 2023: 'Hope we can gift Dhoni a win on his 200th match as CSK skipper'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

On the eve of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 200th match as CSK skipper, Ravindra Jadeja said the team was hoping to gift a him when they face off Rajasthan Royals.

How Will Modi Shape The G20 Opportunity?

How Will Modi Shape The G20 Opportunity?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Will G20 showcase an India that is inclusive, culturally rich, diverse and tolerant, asks Ramesh Menon.

Berhalter using Dutch learnings against the Netherlands

Berhalter using Dutch learnings against the Netherlands

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"If I wasn't in Holland, I don't think I would have had that background that really helped shape my ideas."

JK cop killed, 4 security personnel hurt in Bandipora grenade attack

JK cop killed, 4 security personnel hurt in Bandipora grenade attack

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

They said preliminary investigation revealed that terrorists hurled a grenade at a naka (patrol) party near Nishat Park in the district in north Kashmir, causing splinter injuries to five security forces personnel.

Nagaland sees 84% voting, 75% turnout in Meghalaya

Nagaland sees 84% voting, 75% turnout in Meghalaya

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Over 83 per cent of the more than 13 lakh electorate cast their vote on Monday in the single-day Nagaland state election which passed off by and large peacefully, Chief Electoral Officer V Shashank Shekhar said.

Ukraine war underlines need to be self-reliant in defence needs: Rajnath

Ukraine war underlines need to be self-reliant in defence needs: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

In an address at the Navy Commanders' Conference, he said 'jointness' in operations will be critical in any future wars and restructuring of military commands and establishment of theatre commands is the way ahead.

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Hardik Pandya has reported at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru where he will undergo fitness tests for the next couple of days before he gets an all-clear to lead Gujarat Titans in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

The Man Who Fought Al-Qaeda, Taliban

The Man Who Fought Al-Qaeda, Taliban

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Ahmed Shah Massoud's assassination, 9/11 and the defeat and ejection of the Taliban suggested a break in Afghanistan's history, but the events of August 2021 and the Taliban's return shows how deeper continuities remained in place, points out T C A Raghavan, former Indian high commissioner to Pakistan.

Cong leaders meet President Murmu over Manipur crisis

Cong leaders meet President Murmu over Manipur crisis

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The Congress sought her intervention in helping bring normalcy in violence-hit Manipur, and called for the constitution of a high-level inquiry commission headed by a serving or retired Supreme Court judge to probe the incident.

Congress accuses PM of 'saving his friend' Adani

Congress accuses PM of 'saving his friend' Adani

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The Congress-led opposition stepped up its attack on Friday against the government over the Adani row and demanded that there should be a thorough investigation into what they alleged was a 'mega scam' as it involved public money.

Imran Khan names 3 suspects including Pak PM behind attack

Imran Khan names 3 suspects including Pak PM behind attack

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Imran believes three people -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Major General Faisal (Naseer) -- were involved in the attack on him.