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RARE PIX: Inside North Korea

RARE PIX: Inside North Korea

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

CNN cameras go inside the secretive nation to places few outsiders have ever seen.

More matches, less playing days for Team India in new FTP

More matches, less playing days for Team India in new FTP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India insisted that the number of playing days per year for the ever-busy cricketers will decrease.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Kumble on panel to address 'whereabouts' concerns

Kumble on panel to address 'whereabouts' concerns

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

The International Cricket Council on Friday constituted an International Registered Testing Pool (IRTP) working group to resolve the concerns the Board of Control for Cricket in India has raised about the implementation of the 'whereabouts' requirements of those elite international players selected in the IRTP.

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.

AirAsia sparks an HR row

AirAsia sparks an HR row

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Questions are raised on Ramadorai's appointment.

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.

Banks free to choose base rate

Banks free to choose base rate

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday gave freedom to banks in deciding their base rate.

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.

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.

Obama lights up Diwali celebrations in White House

Obama lights up Diwali celebrations in White House

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

United States President Barack Obama celebrated Diwali in the East Room of the White House on October 14 by lighting a 'diya' accompanied by Vedic chants by a Hindu priest.

How RBI move on base rate vs BPLR affects you

How RBI move on base rate vs BPLR affects you

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

What is expected to change is the level of transparency in the retail and corporate lending market with banks expected to announce the rate changes as and when they happen and also display them at their respective websites.

FinMin panel on FII inflows, PNs

FinMin panel on FII inflows, PNs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The finance ministry has constituted a working group to recommend changes in the existing policies on FII inflows and participatory notes, with a view to attract more foreign portfolio investments.

G-20 wants central banks to be aggressive

G-20 wants central banks to be aggressive

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Voicing concern over the global recession, G-20 Finance Ministers have asked their central banks to adopt aggressive and unconventional monetary policies to ensure price stability and restore growth.

RBI panel mulls exemption of home loans from BPLR

RBI panel mulls exemption of home loans from BPLR

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The committee is considering multiple BPLRs for corporates, SMEs and retail borrowers and is likely to meet by mid-September to finalise the recommendations on the BPLR structure. BPLR is the interest rate that commercial banks charge their most credit-worthy customers.

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.

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.

India, US discuss plans to develop next-gen aircraft carrier

India, US discuss plans to develop next-gen aircraft carrier

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

India and the United States have started discussions to jointly develop a next-generation aircraft carrier to bolster the Indian Navy's blue-water capabilities, a top Pentagon official has said.

PM to decide over AFSPA: Ansari

PM to decide over AFSPA: Ansari

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Vice-President Hamid Ansari, who had served as the chairman of a committee which favoured withdrawal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, on Saturday said the prime minister would take a decision on the matter.

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."

Assange supporters fear assassination attempt after Ecuadorian embassy broken-into

Assange supporters fear assassination attempt after Ecuadorian embassy broken-into

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A number of social media users suggested it was an assassination attempt "ordered" by Hillary Clinton, while others thought US President Barack Obama was involved.

RBI moots new norms for pricing loans

RBI moots new norms for pricing loans

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The working group, which reviewed the system of lending rates, said in a report on Wednesday that the Base Rate could serve as the benchmark for floating rate loans.

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.

Committed to implementing nuke deal: Obama admn

Committed to implementing nuke deal: Obama admn

Rediff.com1 May 2009

The Barack Obama administration has asserted its commitment towards implementing the India-United States civilian nuclear agreement, a landmark foreign policy achievement by the previous George W Bush government. The US Department of Energy on Thursday issued a statement, following the conclusion of a three-day meeting of the 'US-India Civil Nuclear Energy Working Group'.

Meet Obama's new desi advisors

Meet Obama's new desi advisors

Rediff.com7 May 2014

United States President Barack Obama last week announced his intent to name three Indian Americans among 14 new members to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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.

RBI to deal with tax haven menace

RBI to deal with tax haven menace

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said it would deal with the problem of black money being hidden in tax havens by continuously updating its regulations in line with the G-20 guidelines on strengthening transparency in cross-border movement of capital.