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Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to India on June 23 to co-chair the 4th India-US strategic dialogue, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. Unlike his predecessor, Hillary......

US, Afghan govt to hold peace talks with Taliban

In a major breakthrough, the Taliban on Tuesday announced the opening of its office in Doha, which would hold peace talks with the Afghan government and separate direct parleys with US that could......

India, China to deepen bilateral economic ties

India and China on Monday decided to deepen their economic ties, cooperate on civil nuclear energy programme and enhance military interactions besides working together at various international......

'O Jacintha, we're just kidding...'

Could there have been just a hint of that subtle British complex that still sometimes treats former colonial subjects as the chattel they once were, surmises George Abraham Something about nurse......

Near miss averted by alert ATC in New Delhi

A near miss situation was averted at the IGI airport on Monday evening when the pilot of a small plane entered the runway after but an alert ATC directed an incoming aircraft to go around and......

India among top destinations for flyers from Dubai

India was the top destination country for passengers flying from Dubai International airport during April this year with over 600,000 fliers.The top destination countries for the airport in April......

Qatar Airways seeks more traffic routes from India

Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, has sought more traffic routes and seats from India to serve two-tier cities, a top airline official has said.Akbar-Al-Baker, Chief......

Bharti Airtel to sell 5% stake to Qatar Foundation

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Friday announced that it will sell 5 per cent stake to Doha-based Qatar Foundation Endowment for around Rs 6,800 crore ($1.26 billion) by issuing over 199.87 million......

More West Asian hubs join Indian sky war

Qatar, Dubai and Sharjah want 80,000 additional seats per week as part of bilateral negotiations with India The battle for India in the West Asian aviation market is hotting up, with Qatar, Dubai......

Jet-Etihad deal is a death knell for Air India: Trivedi

Abu Dhabi has asked for an increase in seat capacity post Jet-Etihad deal. If Indian government agrees, more fliers will use Etihad than Air India. This will spell disaster for the country’s......

'I sympathise with Kasab'

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Actor Aashish Chowdhry, who lost his sister and brother-in-law in the Mumbai terror attack in 2008, is not rejoicing over......

'Reluctant Fundamentalist not directly inspired by 9/11'

Mira Nair's latest film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, is said to be a thriller. Adapted from Mohsin Hamid's international bestseller of the same name, the film set in America and Pakistan is much......

Indians continue to shine in Youth Weightlifting C'ships

Akshay B Gaikwad clinched three gold medals while Lalu Taku bagged a silver and two bronze as Indian Weightlifters continued to shine at the 15th Asian Youth Weightlifting Championships in Doha.......

'International Premier Tennis League spectator friendly'

Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, who has launched his ambitious International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) with the backing of a galaxy of top stars, says his event would be television,......

Nadal and Williams win easily in Rome

Rafael Nadal made short work of his great rival Roger Federer to win the Italian Open, his sixth trophy of the year, 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday. The crowd sitting in the sunshine at Rome's Foro Italico......

Abhinav Bindra recommended for Bharat Ratna

The only Indian to win an individual gold medal in Olympics, shooter Abhinav Bindra, has been recommended for the Bharat Ratna -- the country's highest civilian honour -- by the National Rifle......

HI recommends Sardar for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

India captain Sardar Singh has been nominated by the Hockey India for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. According to a statement issued by the national federation, Sardar's name was......

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QNA

Q. aajkal kahan "khoye" hue ho??
: A. in Doha more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/aajkal-kahan-khoye-hue-ho//answers/20222133

Q. which is the home country of Al-Jazeera?
Kya Karun: A. international news network headquartered in Doha, Qatar more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-is-the-home-country-of-al-jazeera/20222107/answers/18802850

Q. News report - Maulana Dr Kalbe Sadiq, noted Shia cleric and vice-president of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, declared that Muslims didnt need reservation. No community can go far on crutches... we need to instil life into it. And this can be done only by introducing Muslims to modern education...............We need to introspect why Muslims are employed as labourers in Doha and Qatar, whereas their Hindu brethren occupy top slots in the same companies.Question - Do you think Congress will agree with him?
James Rajan: A. Good steps from muslims at least they are better than those hindus who travel in Qualis and have AC at home but when it comes to reservation they...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/news-report---maulana-dr-kalbe-sadiq-noted-shia-cleric-and-v/18802826/answers/17298963

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Qatar says Taliban office not for 'Islamic Emirate'

The Taliban office opened in Doha to facilitate peace talks does not carry the name of the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan," as it appeared... ...

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/qatar-says-taliban-office-not-for-islamic-emirate-113062000015_1.html

Afghan government to shun U.S. talks with Taliban

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Wednesday his government would not join U.S. peace talks with the Taliban until they were... ...

http://www.firstpost.com/world/afghan-government-to-shun-u-s-talks-with-taliban-888583.html

Process without promise

There is not much to celebrate in the Taliban's announcement finally that it is prepared to hold talks with the Afghan government, and plenty to be... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/process-without-promise/article4830980.ece

Friends of Syria to meet Saturday in Doha France

PARIS (Reuters) - The main nations making up the Friends of Syria will meet on Saturday in Doha to discuss assistance for the Free Syrian Army... ...

http://www.calcuttanews.net/index.php/sid/215301829/scat/b8de8e630faf3631

UPDATE 1-Afghan officials say US broke promise on Taliban office

(Adds quotes and background) By Hamid Shalizi and Dylan Welch KABUL, June 19 (Reuters) - - Senior Afghan officials accused the United States on... ...

http://www.sify.com/news/update-1-afghan-officials-say-us-broke-promise-on-taliban-office-news-international-ngtxkjiicjj.html

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