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PM Modi accorded warm welcome on his arrival in Japan

PM Modi accorded warm welcome on his arrival in Japan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The two-day summit beginning Sunday will seek to review the progress in ties and deepen strategic dimension of the bilateral relationship.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

G20 invite from 'President of Bharat' triggers uproar

G20 invite from 'President of Bharat' triggers uproar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A G20 dinner invitation from President Droupadi Murmu describing her position as 'President of Bharat' triggered massive debate on Tuesday, with the opposition alleging that the government is planning to drop India and stay with just Bharat as the country's name.

Why India will stop importing refined gold in 3-5 years

Why India will stop importing refined gold in 3-5 years

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

India's annual gold consumption is about 800-900 tonnes, of which about 750 tonnes is imported. However, in 3-5 years, domestic refineries would meet the whole demand, reports Rajesh Bayani.

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The restoration of the Chilahati-Haldibari railway link and signing of the pacts, providing for cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, agriculture and textiles among others, came at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

Our assistance doesn't create indebtedness: India at G-77 ministerial meeting

Our assistance doesn't create indebtedness: India at G-77 ministerial meeting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

"In India's development cooperation, we will be guided by our partners' development priorities. Our assistance does not create indebtedness and is without conditionalities," he said at the 44th Annual Meeting of the G-77 Foreign Ministers on Thursday, in a veiled reference to China's loans which has led to debt-traps in some countries.

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A poor batting performance cost Indian team dear as it suffered defeat in yet another summit clash

PM to attend G-20 meet in Japan from June 28-29

PM to attend G-20 meet in Japan from June 28-29

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu would be India's Sherpa at the 14th meeting of the world's top economies in Osaka, Japan.

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.'

'Use UN's 70th birthday to promote human rights everywhere'

'Use UN's 70th birthday to promote human rights everywhere'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Human rights issues continue to be exploited selectively, more often for narrow short-term political ends,' Modi tells Ban.

India wants to work with BRICS nations on Fourth Industrial Revolution: PM

India wants to work with BRICS nations on Fourth Industrial Revolution: PM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

He said the Fourth Industrial Revolution will have more importance than the capital.

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Britain has finalised 1 billion pounds worth of new trade and investment with India, creating over 6,500 jobs in the UK, to be signed off at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The investments confirmed by Downing Street on Monday evening form part of an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP), which will set the ambition to double the value of UK-India trade by 2030 and declare a shared intent to begin work towards a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). "Like every aspect of the UK-India relationship, the economic links between our countries make our people stronger and safer," Johnson said.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Gavaskar pointed out the slow approach from the New Zealand players batted in the summit clash as the conditions were not very suitable for batting.

India is world's most open, investment friendly economy: Modi @ Brics

India is world's most open, investment friendly economy: Modi @ Brics

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Noting that India has 'limitless possibilities and countless opportunities', Modi urged the BRICS business leaders to take advantage of them.

Modi-Xi meet: Chinese defence minister to visit India next month

Modi-Xi meet: Chinese defence minister to visit India next month

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

President Xi said that the Chinese side is ready to work with the Indian side to carry forward the fresh impetus of bilateral relations.

India Inc's mega plans for Gujarat

India Inc's mega plans for Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party government, top industry captains pledged mega investments at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

During the 13th annual summit, the two prime ministers reviewed developments in bilateral relations and explored new areas of cooperation, focusing on shared vision for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, where China is flexing its muscles.

Xi offers to cooperate with India for COVID-19 vaccine

Xi offers to cooperate with India for COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

So far the coronavirus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has infected more than 54 million people around the world and killed over 1.3 million others.

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

By hosting the 10 ASEAN leaders on Republic Day, India amply demonstrated that ASEAN is a central pillar of its Act East policy. But is India 'central' for ASEAN, asks Dr Rahul Mishra.

PM seeks respect for sovereignty, connectivity, unity among SCO countries

PM seeks respect for sovereignty, connectivity, unity among SCO countries

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

In his address at the Plenary session of the 18th SCO summit in Qingdao, Modi coined an acronym 'SECURE' which he explained: 'S' for security for citizens, 'E' for economic development, 'C' for connectivity in the region, 'U' for unity, 'R' for respect of sovereignty and integrity, 'E' for environment protection.

Modi to attend Mujib's centenary celebrations in Dhaka

Modi to attend Mujib's centenary celebrations in Dhaka

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Modi met Hasina for a bilateral meeting on the margins of the high level segment of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday.

Mukesh Ambani promises to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Gujarat

Mukesh Ambani promises to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

He urged every investor to follow his steps and invest in Gujarat.

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The PM said Japan and the Indian diaspora has a big role to play in India's growth story.

India, Russia are 'natural partners' in fighting terrorism: PM

India, Russia are 'natural partners' in fighting terrorism: PM

Rediff.com31 May 2017

He said both countries are opening new areas of cooperation in the energy sector, telecommunications and science and technology and they have set up funds to facilitate investment in high technologies.

PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

PHOTOS: Ivanka's day in the city of Nizams

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

This is Ivanka Trump's first big solo outing on the international stage.

PM to embark on 4-nation tour on Monday

PM to embark on 4-nation tour on Monday

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The tour is aimed at boosting India's economic engagement with these nations and inviting more investment.

Xi, Modi to vie for investments on rare simultaneous US visits

Xi, Modi to vie for investments on rare simultaneous US visits

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Modi is scheduled to meet over 50 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies over dinner hosted in New York on September 24.

Looking at angel fund in tech start-ups: Infosys co-founder Kris

Looking at angel fund in tech start-ups: Infosys co-founder Kris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Gopalakrishnan, who is the immediate past President of CII, is the Chairman of the summit.

India calls for quick action against terror sponsors

India calls for quick action against terror sponsors

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Addressing the plenary session of the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit here in the Mongolian capital, Vice President Hamid Ansari said, "all our societies today face unprecedented levels of threat from terrorism in all its manifestations. The most recent example is what has happened, most unfortunately in France."

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The PM said there was a need to tackle the problem of terrorism in an organised manner.

It's bright and sunny, tweets PM Modi as he arrives in Brisbane

It's bright and sunny, tweets PM Modi as he arrives in Brisbane

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Australia on the second leg of his three-nation tour during which he will attend the annual G20 summit and hold bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott.

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Early reform of the United Nations Security Council, terrorism and peacekeeping will be among the main issues that India will pursue during the world body's General Assembly session, Indian ambassador to the UN has said.

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

In this new world, data is the new wealth: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

For India to succeed in this data driven revolution, we will have to migrate the control and ownership of Indian data back to India: Mukesh Ambani.

Must deal with radicalisation in Afghanistan: Modi to SCO

Must deal with radicalisation in Afghanistan: Modi to SCO

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for developing a template by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to effectively deal with the challenges of extremism and radicalisation.

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Modi hailed the close defence cooperation between the two countries and welcomed the completion of the logistics agreement between the two navies.

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.

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Biz leaders echo Modi's view on growth triggers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will push for stepping up global cooperation against the key issue of cross border tax avoidance and evasion at the G20 summit

Modi in Singapore: Bolstering a pivotal relationship

Modi in Singapore: Bolstering a pivotal relationship

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit is an attempt to move the Indo-Singapore relationship to the 'next level'. Singapore has been one of the top investors in India. India-Singapore bilateral trade has already crossed the $15 billion mark. As per the official records, Singapore has emerged as the second largest source of Foreign Direct Investment in India, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

On its 250th birthday, the Survey of India will send 30 mountaineers, armed with the most modern equipment, to measure the height of Mount Everest.