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BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The majority of the International Cricket Council's Board members on Saturday voted in favour of restructured revenue sharing model including rollback of the Big 3 formula despite vehement opposition from Board of Control for Cricket in India's representative Vikram Limaye.

Why Modi staying in power matters for naval ties with US

Why Modi staying in power matters for naval ties with US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The Center for Naval Analyses in its latest report has warned that the thriving relationship might come to a halt if the BJP does not win the 2019 general election.

India, Pak foreign ministers may meet on July 27

India, Pak foreign ministers may meet on July 27

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan are expected to meet in New Delhi on July 27 to review progress in the bilateral peace process that was revived earlier this year, according to a media report.

India's best-known footballer on why ISL and I-League should not merge

India's best-known footballer on why ISL and I-League should not merge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said on Tuesday that a merger of the newly floated Indian Super League (ISL) and the long-running I-League is neither going to happen nor is it advisable.

Chidambaram for positive visa regime with Pakistan

Chidambaram for positive visa regime with Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

India is 'positive' to liberalise visa regime with Pakistan to facilitate greater people-to- people contacts between the two nations, Home Minister P Chidambaram said on Friday.

Be ready to pay more for ATM transactions this year

Be ready to pay more for ATM transactions this year

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

At present, there is no cap on free transactions at own-bank ATMs, while customers can use other banks' machines up to five times a month without any extra cost.

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

Osama promised Rs 90 cr to JK jihadists: US cables

Osama promised Rs 90 cr to JK jihadists: US cables

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Al Qaeda supremo Osama Bin Laden had promised jihadis fighting in Kashmir that they will not "run short of funds" and was willing to "divert" USD 20 million (approx Rs 90 crore) to support Kashmir-oriented militancy, Indian officials were quoted as telling United States diplomats by WikiLeaks.

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Despite a temporary relief, foreign investors still see the sword of double-taxation hanging above their hard earned returns.

Will find pragmatic solution to fishing row: Lanka

Will find pragmatic solution to fishing row: Lanka

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

India on Monday conveyed its "deep concern" over killing of its fishermen allegedly by Sri Lankan Navy as External Affairs Minister S M Krishna met his Lankan counterpart G L Peiris, who said the two countries were working to find a "sensible and pragmatic" solution that endures.

BCCI capable of restoring credibility of Indian cricket: Laxman

BCCI capable of restoring credibility of Indian cricket: Laxman

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Terming the Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting scandal as "unfortunate", former India batsman V V S Laxman on Wednesday said the Board of Control for Cricket in India is capable of restoring the credibility of Indian cricket.

ICC moves forward on Test and ODI leagues

ICC moves forward on Test and ODI leagues

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Taking another step forward in finalising a new Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2012-2020 period, ICC's Chief Executive Committee has begun the process of drawing up rules and regulations for the Test and ODI leagues.

Ganguly in four-member BCCI panel to study Lodha verdict

Ganguly in four-member BCCI panel to study Lodha verdict

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday named former captain Sourav Ganguly in the four-member panel to study the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee verdict on the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal of 2013.

Chidambaram leaving for Moscow to attend G20 meet

Chidambaram leaving for Moscow to attend G20 meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The G20 meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors beginning July 19 will also be attended by Reserve Bank of India Governor D Subbarao and Deputy Governor Urjit Patel.

NAC seeks views on draft communal violence bill

NAC seeks views on draft communal violence bill

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The National Advisory Council on Friday placed in the public domain for comments the draft 'Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2011'.

India, Pakistan to discuss relaxed visa regime

India, Pakistan to discuss relaxed visa regime

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Pakistan has proposed to India two sets of dates -- in the last week of May and first week of June -- for holding a meeting of the Joint Working Group to carry forward the process of introducing a relaxed visa regime.A communication from Pakistan, proposing the two sets of dates, was received last week and a decision will be taken by the government soon.During the India-Pakistan home secretary-level talks in March, both sides agreed to set up a Joint Working Group.

Current situation not in best interest of cricketers: BCCI chief

Current situation not in best interest of cricketers: BCCI chief

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur conceded that the current crisis facing the BCCI is not in the best interest of cricketers but the Board will have to keep everything on hold till Supreme Court gives it's verdict on January 3.

US rules out any India-type civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

US rules out any India-type civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Leaders of the two countries, however, did discuss on Pakistan's nuclear safety and security which is an ongoing discussion.

Economic growth may not exceed 6.8% without reforms: Bibek Debroy

Economic growth may not exceed 6.8% without reforms: Bibek Debroy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

We should improve the business climate in Mumbai and Delhi, and India's ranking would immediately shoot up, says Bibek Debroy, a full member of NITI Aayog.

India has capitulated at Cancun, says CSE

India has capitulated at Cancun, says CSE

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has said India has capitulated at Cancun, betrayed its poor and agreed to "a weak and ineffective text that paves the way for ineffective emission reduction targets for the developed countries and scrapping of the Kyoto Protocol."

Google's free Wi-Fi service arrives at Bhubaneswar railway station

Google's free Wi-Fi service arrives at Bhubaneswar railway station

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

The project will eventually be rolled out to cover 400 railway stations across India

Fishermen killing: Krishna talks tough with Lanka

Fishermen killing: Krishna talks tough with Lanka

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Taking a serious note of the killing of two Indian fishermen allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy, India on Tuesday told Colombo that the use of force against them should not be repeated and asked it to take a decision that will not upset bilateral ties. External Affairs Minister S M Krishna also directed Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao to convene a meeting of the Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on the issue around February 15 to discuss the issue.

Super bus gets Chinese nod; will help ease traffic jams

Super bus gets Chinese nod; will help ease traffic jams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Chinese officials has found that the monster 'straddle bus', a newly developed design of a vehicle which can ply over the road leaving enough space for a two-lane traffic underneath, has proved to be workable, its designer said.

Kim's Nuclear Games of Smoke and Mirrors

Kim's Nuclear Games of Smoke and Mirrors

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Is North Korea really dismantling its nuclear programme? Rajaram Panda explains the many challenges to denuclearise the Korean Peninsula.

Obama vows to support India's fight against Pak-based terror

Obama vows to support India's fight against Pak-based terror

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The American side also committed itself to treat Pathankot attack at par with 26/11 terror strike in terms of ensuring punishment to perpetrators based in Pakistan.

Number of teams in WT20 may increase: ICC

Number of teams in WT20 may increase: ICC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The International Cricket Council said on Thursday it may consider increasing the number of participating teams in the World Twenty20 while reducing the number in the 50-over World Cup.

Assange to be questioned at Ecuador's embassy in London

Assange to be questioned at Ecuador's embassy in London

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Assange is wanted in Sweden in relation to a 2010 rape allegation, which the Australian national denies.

No role in resolving Indo-Pak water row: US

No role in resolving Indo-Pak water row: US

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The United States on Friday described as 'completely inaccurate' media reports that it had offered to mediate between India and Pakistan to resolve their differences over the sharing of river water.Reports in the Pakistani media on Friday suggested that the water dispute between India and Pakistan had come up during the first meeting of the Water Working Group of the US-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, which was held on Thursday.

Women lawmakers seek probe into Trump's sexual misconduct allegations

Women lawmakers seek probe into Trump's sexual misconduct allegations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

In a letter sent to Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reforms, 54 lawmakers wrote, "We cannot ignore the multitude of women who have come forward with accusations against Mr Trump. With that said, the President should be allowed to present evidence in his own defence."

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

Pharma industry wants Budget to offer tax clarity

Pharma industry wants Budget to offer tax clarity

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pharma body wants all excisable goods used for R&D purposes should be exempted from central excise duty.

BCCI officials brief IPL franchises on auction, new teams

BCCI officials brief IPL franchises on auction, new teams

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur along with Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla on Wednesday met the representatives of the six IPL franchises to intimate them about the modalities of the Players' Auction for years 2016 and 2017.

US energy secretary cancels crucial India trip amid tensions

US energy secretary cancels crucial India trip amid tensions

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

United States Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has cancelled his crucial trip to India this month in view of the strained relations between the two countries over the arrest of an Indian diplomat on alleged visa fraud charges.

Don't expect much from Mattis-Sitharaman meeting

Don't expect much from Mattis-Sitharaman meeting

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Sitharaman has completed just 19 days as defence minister and is also pre-occupied with the Gujarat assembly election, notes Ajai Shukla.

India-US ink agreement on security procedures

India-US ink agreement on security procedures

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

An agreement to standardise various security procedures between India and the United States was signed on Thursday, which will, among other things, lay down parameters for deployment of sky marshals in flights between the two countries.

IPI pipeline: India plans talks with Iran

IPI pipeline: India plans talks with Iran

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Petroleum Minister Murli Deora met Iran's Deputy Minister for International Affairs H Noghrehkar Shirazi on the sidelines of the 12th International Energy Forum here to propose bilateral talks in May.

Seven countries join US in arming Kurds against ISIL

Seven countries join US in arming Kurds against ISIL

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Seven countries, including Italy, France and the United Kingdom, have joined the American effort to arm the Kurdish forces in northern Iraq against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, a terrorist outfit that has gained control of large parts of Syria and Iraq.

IPI pipeline: India keen on talks

IPI pipeline: India keen on talks

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

After a two-year lull, India has proposed to resume talks with Iran on importing gas through a pipeline passing through Pakistan, but the Persian Gulf state wants the meeting to happen in Tehran.

Ssshhh! We are talking about menstrual health

Ssshhh! We are talking about menstrual health

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

It is urgent that we break the silence around the 'M' word, one ward and gram panchayat at a time, so that women and girls -- irrespective of their financial capacity -- can demand the information and materials they need, says Archana Patkar.