Kumar Rakesh And Yoshita Singh

Stories by Kumar Rakesh And Yoshita Singh

North Korea is begging for war, says US at UNSC

North Korea is begging for war, says US at UNSC

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

'To the members of the Security Council, I must say, enough is enough'

'Go back to India': This CEO racially abused by Trump supporters in US

'Go back to India': This CEO racially abused by Trump supporters in US

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

Ravin Gandhi wrote an op-ed for CNBC following Trump's Charlottesville remarks but was quickly trolled and racially abused by readers.

PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate at India Day Parade in New York

PHOTOS: Thousands celebrate at India Day Parade in New York

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2017

The 37th India Day Parade organised by the Federation of Indian Associations.

UN Security Council imposes tougher sanctions on North Korea

UN Security Council imposes tougher sanctions on North Korea

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2017

The 15-member body strongly condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches.

China extends hold on Masood Azhar's terror listing

China extends hold on Masood Azhar's terror listing

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2017

If China would not have extended the technical hold, Azhar would have automatically been designated under the UN as a terrorist.

Bullish on India, says Apple's Tim Cook

Bullish on India, says Apple's Tim Cook

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2017

"We are investing in India... We've already launched an app accelerator centre. That's on top of working with the channel and looking at expanding our go-to-market in general," Cook said during the company's third quarter earnings call on Tuesday.

India, China home to 320 million young Internet users: UN report

India, China home to 320 million young Internet users: UN report

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

Mobile broadband subscriptions have grown more than 20 per cent annually in the last five years and are expected to reach 4.3 billion globally by the end of 2017.

PM Modi likely to skip UN General Assembly session

PM Modi likely to skip UN General Assembly session

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2017

Modi had given his maiden address to the UN General Assembly as Prime Minister in 2014.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.

Disgruntled doctor kills 1, wounds 6 at NYC hospital before killing self

Disgruntled doctor kills 1, wounds 6 at NYC hospital before killing self

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

Henry Bello, the shooter, was lying on a floor of the hospital dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had apparently tried to set himself on fire as during the incident, the hospital's fire alarm got activated.

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

In a late night statement, the White House said completion of these sales would increase bilateral defence trade to nearly USD 19 billion, supporting thousands of US jobs.

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

There was a discussion on trade matters, market access, regulatory issues and barriers. Both leaders underlined the importance of free and fair trade

Modi and Trump: Of hugs and handshakes

Modi and Trump: Of hugs and handshakes

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

The camaraderie between two leaders was on full display when they meet at the White House.

Pakistan, Jaish, LeT, D-Company discussed: Jaishankar

Pakistan, Jaish, LeT, D-Company discussed: Jaishankar

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

In a joint statement released after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, the two nations also called on Islamabad to "expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai, Pathankot, and other cross-border terrorist attacks perpetrated by Pakistan-based groups."

Pakistan must stop backing terrorists: Modi, Trump

Pakistan must stop backing terrorists: Modi, Trump

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

'Fighting terrorism and doing away with the safe shelters, sanctuaries, and safe havens will be an important part of our cooperation.'

US designates Hizbul chief as global terrorist

US designates Hizbul chief as global terrorist

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

As a consequence of this designation, US citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with Salahuddin and all of Salahuddin's property and interests in property subject to United States jurisdiction are blocked.

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Trump, First Lady to welcome Modi at the White House

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2017

Modi and Trump will meet at 1.20 am (IST) following which they will have delegation talks and then a dinner.

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2017

PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Washington DC after meeting chief executives of major US companies.

Even at 2 am, Swaraj helps Indians tweeting for help: Modi

Even at 2 am, Swaraj helps Indians tweeting for help: Modi

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, saying she and her ministry have set an example of effectively using social media to deliver good governance and help Indians in distress in any corner of the world.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.