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India abstains from UN resolution over 'violation' of Palestinian rights

India abstains from UN resolution over 'violation' of Palestinian rights

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2022

The United States and Israel voted against the resolution while Brazil, Japan, Myanmar and France were among those that abstained.

WHO again asks China to regularly share real-time data on Covid situation

WHO again asks China to regularly share real-time data on Covid situation

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2022

The global health agency has asked Chinese health officials to share data on genetic sequencing, hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations.

After successful 2022, BJP gets 'battle ready' for 2024

After successful 2022, BJP gets 'battle ready' for 2024

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2022

As the new year arrives, what is clear is that the BJP's stars continue to shine the brightest while its rivals' search for a way to dim their glow go on.

Musk ready to quit as Twitter CEO 'as soon as he finds someone foolish enough'

Musk ready to quit as Twitter CEO 'as soon as he finds someone foolish enough'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2022

'I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job! After that, I will just run the software and servers teams,' he tweeted Tuesday.

Possibility of UNSC expansion on table but veto power a problem: Guterres

Possibility of UNSC expansion on table but veto power a problem: Guterres

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2022

He added that there was a proposal from France and UK some time ago for some restrictions in the use of the right of veto.

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2022

The world today sees them (Pakistan) as the epicentre of terrorism, Jaishankar said.

Contemporary epicentre of terrorism very much active, Jaishankar tells UNSC

Contemporary epicentre of terrorism very much active, Jaishankar tells UNSC

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2022

Jaishankar, who presided over the UNSC Briefing: Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward, described terrorism as an existential threat to international peace and security and said it knows no borders, nationality, or race.

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

At UNSC, Jaishankar's veiled attack on China, Pak

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2022

Multilateral platforms are being misused to justify and protect perpetrators of terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2022

India was the sole abstention while all other 14 members of the Council voted in favour of the resolution that decided that processing or payment of funds, other financial assets, economic resources, and provision of goods and services necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance are permitted and are not a violation of the asset freezes imposed by the Council or its Sanctions Committee.

BJP on verge of setting new election records in Gujarat, Himachal

BJP on verge of setting new election records in Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2022

When the votes get counted for the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will be hoping to set a few new records.

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2022

The President of the Security Council for December said India has taken the side of peace and favours de-escalation through diplomacy and dialogue.

Congress campaign goes local in Saurashtra, with eye on AAP

Congress campaign goes local in Saurashtra, with eye on AAP

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2022

Come December 8, and the Congress will again do well in Saurashtra region, he says.

Jadeja vs Jadeja: Jamnagar contest shows parties above sibling bond

Jadeja vs Jadeja: Jamnagar contest shows parties above sibling bond

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2022

An overwhelmingly urban constituency, Jamnagar North may be seen as more favourable to the BJP than the Congress even though the opposition party's supporters believe their party can spring a surprise.

Musk says holding off relaunch of Twitter's Blue Verified

Musk says holding off relaunch of Twitter's Blue Verified

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2022

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has said the social media company is holding off the launch of a new system of issuing verified badges to users and could use different "colour checks" for authenticating organisations and individuals. In the days following Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, the billionaire entrepreneur announced that the Blue Tick verification badge, which authenticates a user or organisation on Twitter, will be available for a monthly fee of $8. "Holding off the relaunch of Blue Verified until there is high confidence in stopping impersonation.

Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account after poll

Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account after poll

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2022

'The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei,' Musk tweeted on Saturday.

Musk 'not super worried' as hundreds quit Twitter post his 'ultimatum'

Musk 'not super worried' as hundreds quit Twitter post his 'ultimatum'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2022

Twitter fell into a pitless chaos after several employees appeared to have departed the company, which sent messages that it was closing its 'office buildings' for the next few days.

Pakistan rakes Kashmir at UNGA, India hits back

Pakistan rakes Kashmir at UNGA, India hits back

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2022

The General Assembly held a plenary meeting on Thursday on the issue of UN Security Council reforms during which Pakistan yet again raked up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

Twitter very slow in India: Elon Musk

Twitter very slow in India: Elon Musk

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2022

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has said Twitter is "very slow" in India and many other countries. "Twitter is very slow in India, Indonesia & many other countries. "This is a fact, not a "claim". "10 to 15 secs to refresh homeline tweets is common.

Planet Earth welcomes 8th billion inhabitant

Planet Earth welcomes 8th billion inhabitant

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2022

Planet Earth welcomed its 8th billion inhabitant on Tuesday, a remarkable milestone for humanity that is set to propel India to become the world's most populous country next year, surpassing China amid rising global challenges.