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India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

New Delhi to push for services trade facilitation & food stockpiling.

Amid lobbying, Sharif deliberates on new Pak foreign secretary

Amid lobbying, Sharif deliberates on new Pak foreign secretary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

PAk's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Tehmina Janjua was the leading choice.

Income inequality, polarisation among top global risks: WEF

Income inequality, polarisation among top global risks: WEF

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Key drivers of these risks can be arrested or reversed through building more inclusive societies, for which international cooperation and long-term thinking will be vital

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Next demonetisation blow: Higher electricity bills

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A digital economy can only work with uninterrupted electricity supply. So, states now face the unpleasant task of telling their citizens that electricity rates need to be hiked. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports.

Tata Hexa: Evolution of a new era

Tata Hexa: Evolution of a new era

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Even with a brief look, one can notice that immense attention is paid to the meticulously crafted interior cabin and features

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

"India should share the fruits of future development by shelving the anti-Pakistan activities and subversion," Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz said.

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The country of 1.3 billion is finally waking up to the most popular sport on the planet. Kushal Das, secretary general of the All India Football Federation, has said the country is aiming to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

India to get details of Swiss bank accounts from Sept 2018

India to get details of Swiss bank accounts from Sept 2018

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Switzerland will not share details about accounts held prior to September 2018.

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

A global trade union for construction workers that has criticized labour conditions in Qatar will inspect soccer stadiums being built for the 2022 World Cup in the Gulf Arab state.

Pakistan's rogue army must be punished

Pakistan's rogue army must be punished

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'By beheading an Indian soldier, the Pakistan army has demonstrated its proclivity for barbaric medievalism.' 'The strategies adopted and the punishment inflicted by India must be made progressively more stringent with every new act of terrorism till the cost becomes prohibitive for Pakistan,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Young Indian lawyer elected to UN's top body of legal experts

Young Indian lawyer elected to UN's top body of legal experts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Aniruddha Rajput, 33, is among the 34 individuals elected by the General Assembly as members of the International Law Commission, the UN organ tasked with the progressive development of international law and its codification.

Canadian teenager Stroll to race in F1 next year

Canadian teenager Stroll to race in F1 next year

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Montreal-born Lance Stroll, who celebrated his 18th birthday on October 29 and has yet to pass his driving test, will be the first Canadian F1 racer since 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve, who won his title at Williams and retired in 2006.

Republican VP candidate Pence's plane skids off runway in New York

Republican VP candidate Pence's plane skids off runway in New York

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The governor of Indiana, who was returning from a campaign event in Iowa, was not hurt in the bumpy landing.

With pushing and plodding, India-Pakistan may still engage

With pushing and plodding, India-Pakistan may still engage

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'The China Pakistan Economic Corridor is Pakistan's number one preoccupation today -- and tensions with India and the $46 billion projects simply do not go together,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rs 3.71 crore Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Avio is here!

Rs 3.71 crore Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Avio is here!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The car is inspired by jets of the aeronautical world

We are considering forming a government in exile: Baloch leader

We are considering forming a government in exile: Baloch leader

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

In an exclusive interview given to ANI in Geneva, Daud said that the formation of a government in exile is possible and remained positive that there is no doubt about it.

Navtej Sarna is the next ambassador to US

Navtej Sarna is the next ambassador to US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The 59-year-old diplomat was among the longest-serving spokespersons of the MEA. He had held the post between 2002 and 2008.

Nations engaged in 'proxy wars' must end them, says Obama at UNGA

Nations engaged in 'proxy wars' must end them, says Obama at UNGA

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

It was Obama's eighth and final address to the UN General Assembly as the US President

Tell Pak to stop acting as epicentre of terrorism: India to UNHRC

Tell Pak to stop acting as epicentre of terrorism: India to UNHRC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The fact that known terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin have been able to hold huge rallies in Pakistan's main cities is a reflection of the state of affairs in Pak, said India.

At UN, India raises human rights violations in PoK, Balochistan

At UN, India raises human rights violations in PoK, Balochistan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Raising the issue of Balochistan for the first time before the United Nation, India on Wednesday accused Pakistan of widespread human rights violations there as well as in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

'Human sacrifice' at CERN in front of Shiva statue?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Scientist are flabbergasted by the video showing an alleged human sacrifice near a Chola period statue gifted to CERN by India.

AIR to broadcast Baloch language programmes to augment India's Balochistan policy

AIR to broadcast Baloch language programmes to augment India's Balochistan policy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Senior officials said that while AIR has a service in Baloch language, which commenced in 1974, the broadcaster is now looking to augment the news bulletin component.

Well Done, Ambassador T P Seetharam!

Well Done, Ambassador T P Seetharam!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'His assignment as the Ambassador to the UAE was particularly appreciated by the Emiratis and Indians alike. He retires in a trail of glory,' says Ambassadpr T P Sreenivasan.

Navtej Sarna could be India's next envoy to the US

Navtej Sarna could be India's next envoy to the US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Arun Singh, India's ambassador to US, will retire in September.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

All the Prime Minister's officers

All the Prime Minister's officers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Modi PMO is like none other: It is staffed by people who are so low profile that the only dominant personality is the Prime Minister's.

Donald Trump backtracks on 'video of Iran ransom payment'

Donald Trump backtracks on 'video of Iran ransom payment'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The said video, he had said, was handed over by the Iranians.

Kashmir witnessing 'new wave of freedom movement', says Pak PM Sharif

Kashmir witnessing 'new wave of freedom movement', says Pak PM Sharif

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The conference was attended by envoys of Pakistan posted at Washington, Beijing, New Delhi, Afghanistan, UN New York, UN Geneva, Vienna, Brussels and Moscow among others.

Pakistan needles India again, passes resolution on Kashmir in parliament

Pakistan needles India again, passes resolution on Kashmir in parliament

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Pakistan's parliament has unanimously passed a resolution, condemning the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir.

'Not Now, Nor Later!'

'Not Now, Nor Later!'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

For me, Arundhati (Chukku) Ghose was the last word on multilateral economic issues when we worked together in the ministry of external affairs on UN affairs. If her disarmament persona had not made her a celebrity in that area, she would have been known for the work she did in economic matters in different capitals. She was highly respected for her views and no one wanted to be seen on the opposite side of the argument with her. But she was always patient in explaining her position and in accommodating different perspectives, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Ghose was head of Indian delegation to the conference on the CTBT in Geneva in 1996 and she is hailed for strongly outlining India's position in opposing the treaty.

Verizon finalises $5-billion deal to buy Yahoo

Verizon finalises $5-billion deal to buy Yahoo

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The deal will end months of uncertainty about Yahoo's future.

India's big development plans could force more from homes, fuel tension: research

India's big development plans could force more from homes, fuel tension: research

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's development plans, requiring 11 million hectares of land over the next 15 years, is likely to stoke tensions

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks dips 33% to Rs 8,392 cr

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

This is the lowest amount of funds held by Indians in the Swiss banks ever since the Alpine nation began making the data public in 1997.

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

India ranks low at 105th on human capital index, Finland tops

Rebuff from NSG is of India's own making

Rebuff from NSG is of India's own making

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Immediate NSG membership will not help India realise its nuclear ambitions any faster. It could have easily left the process take its own course, instead of running a high-stakes campaign to get in, says B S Raghavan.

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua has alleged that America's efforts to include India in the Nuclear Suppliers Group was part of a "greater design" to contain China and prevent the resurgence of Russia.

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

"It's [part of] a greater design," Janjua said at a seminar on 'Pakistan's case for NSA membership' on Tuesday.

Why include only India in NSG and not us, asks Pak

Why include only India in NSG and not us, asks Pak

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

On the eve of the crucial Nuclear Suppliers Group meeting in Seoul over India and Pakistan's membership in the elite group, Pakistan's former permanent representative at the United Nations in Geneva Zamir Akram has said that Islamabad was only opposed to the "exclusive membership" of India.

The Man Who Changed India Forever

The Man Who Changed India Forever

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'Without doubt, Narasimha Rao confronted huge challenges. Yet, in the very brief period I saw him at the closest of quarters, I have to say that he was simply magnificent. A lifetime of circumspection gave way to courage.'

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