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Embassy issues safety advisory after attacks on Indians in Ireland

Embassy issues safety advisory after attacks on Indians in Ireland

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2025

The Indian Embassy in Ireland has issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens following a rise in reported attacks, particularly in Dublin. The advisory urges precautions and provides emergency contact details.

Sharif thanks Trump for 'historic' trade deal with Pak

Sharif thanks Trump for 'historic' trade deal with Pak

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked United States President Donald Trump for the 'historic' trade agreement reached between Islamabad and Washington, and expressed hope that it would expand cooperation between the two nations.

Renowned British Indian economist Lord Meghnad Desai dies at 85

Renowned British Indian economist Lord Meghnad Desai dies at 85

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2025

Lord Meghnad Desai, renowned British Indian economist and House of Lords peer, has died at the age of 85. Tributes pour in from political figures and colleagues.

I averted 6 global wars: Trump repeats he stopped India-Pak conflict

I averted 6 global wars: Trump repeats he stopped India-Pak conflict

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2025

Donald Trump claimed that his intervention prevented a war between India and Pakistan, citing trade negotiations as leverage. India has refuted claims of US mediation in past conflicts.

In UK, Modi warns against 'misuse of democratic freedom'

In UK, Modi warns against 'misuse of democratic freedom'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer discussed the need to prevent the misuse of democratic freedoms by extremist ideologies. They also addressed terrorism and trade ties.

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Modi presents 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to King Charles

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a tree sapling to King Charles III as part of his 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' environmental initiative during their meeting at Sandringham Estate.

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

India and the UK on Thursday inked a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that will cut tariffs on British whisky, cars and an array of items, besides boosting bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually.

Pakistan staring at another military coup?

Pakistan staring at another military coup?

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2025

Speculation swirls in Pakistan regarding potential changes in the political landscape, fueled by rumors of the army chief's possible presidential aspirations and discussions between top civilian and military leaders.

Pak reaffirms desire for normal ties with India, seeks dialogue

Pak reaffirms desire for normal ties with India, seeks dialogue

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2025

Pakistan has reiterated its desire for normal neighbourly relations with India, while also criticizing India's decision to put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. The Foreign Office spokesperson emphasized Pakistan's commitment to diplomacy and regional cooperation.

Days after Munir's visit, Pak air chief goes to US

Days after Munir's visit, Pak air chief goes to US

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2025

Pakistan's Air Force Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu visited the US to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, following a similar visit by the Army Chief. The visit included meetings with US military and political leaders to discuss regional security, counter-terrorism efforts, and future cooperation.

Munir describes terror in J-K as 'legitimate struggle'

Munir describes terror in J-K as 'legitimate struggle'

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2025

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has described terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir as a 'legitimate struggle', saying his country would always stand by the people of Kashmir in their struggle.

Pak officer, who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan, killed by Taliban

Pak officer, who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan, killed by Taliban

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2025

Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, 37, was killed on Tuesday in a clash with the Taliban militants in the Sararogha area of South Waziristan near the Afghan border, according to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army.

Pakistan will go to war with India for Indus water: Bilawal

Pakistan will go to war with India for Indus water: Bilawal

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2025

Pakistan's former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday said his country will go to war if India denies Islamabad its fair share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

Pak PM Sharif reaffirms willingness to talk with India on all issues

Pak PM Sharif reaffirms willingness to talk with India on all issues

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2025

He conveyed this during a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a statement posted by the state-run Pakistan Television on X.

M for Metreweli? Britain's MI6 gets first female boss

M for Metreweli? Britain's MI6 gets first female boss

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2025

Metreweli, 47, has been promoted from current role as Director General, or 'Q', responsible for technology and innovation in MI6 and has previously held a director-level role at MI5 - the UK's domestic security service.

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Air India crash: Indian diaspora in UK helps in fundraisers

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2025

The Indian diaspora in London has been rallying around to coordinate fundraisers to support the UK-based family members of the Ahmedabad plane crash victims, including urgent assistance for two orphaned children.

'Something always goes wrong with India': Bangladesh's Yunus

'Something always goes wrong with India': Bangladesh's Yunus

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2025

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that his interim government wanted good relations with India, but 'something always went wrong'.

Pak hikes defence budget amid tension with India

Pak hikes defence budget amid tension with India

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2025

Pakistan on Tuesday increased its defence budget by 20 per cent, allocating PRs. 2,550 billion ($9 billion) for the fiscal year 2025-26, amid tensions with India.

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan likely to be released from jail on June 11

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan likely to be released from jail on June 11

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2025

The Islamabad high court is set to hear the petitions requesting the suspension of sentences to Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the 190 million Pound Al-Qadir Trust case on June 11.

Sharif credits Trump for Indo-Pak ceasefire, seeks US mediation

Sharif credits Trump for Indo-Pak ceasefire, seeks US mediation

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2025

Sharif said that the US president had shown beyond any doubt that "he is a man for peace... and beneficial business deals".