Yoshita Singh, PTI

Stories by Yoshita Singh, PTI

Plot to kill Pannun: US objects to providing 'proof' to Nikhil Gupta

Plot to kill Pannun: US objects to providing 'proof' to Nikhil Gupta

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2024

US federal prosecutors have charged that Gupta was working with an Indian government employee in the foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who holds dual citizenship of the US and Canada.

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

'The message that India has conveyed since the start of this conflict is clear and consistent. It is important to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and to work towards an early restoration of peace and stability. A peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward'

26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed serving 78-year sentence in Pak jail: UN

26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed serving 78-year sentence in Pak jail: UN

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

Last month, the Security Council Committee enacted amendments to certain entries in its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo.

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2023

The resolution, sponsored among others by Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Palestine, demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, "notably with regard to the protection of civilians."

US vetoes UN resolution on immediate Gaza ceasefire; UK abstains from voting

US vetoes UN resolution on immediate Gaza ceasefire; UK abstains from voting

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2023

The 15-nation Council met on Friday to vote on the resolution tabled by the United Arab Emirates and backed by over 90 member states. The resolution got the backing of 13 Council members who voted in its favour while the United Kingdom abstained.

UN chief invokes rarely-used power on Gaza

UN chief invokes rarely-used power on Gaza

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2023

Guterres urged members of the Security Council to press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and appealed for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2023

Nikhil Gupta, 52, has been charged with murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew G Olsen said.

India votes in favour of resolution calling out Israeli occupation

India votes in favour of resolution calling out Israeli occupation

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2023

India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Syrian Golan.

India's envoy 'heckled' at US gurdwara by Khalistan supporters

India's envoy 'heckled' at US gurdwara by Khalistan supporters

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2023

During the visit to the gurudwara, some pro-Khalistan elements shouted questions about Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, killed in Canada in June this year.

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Vir Das is 'still just a guy on a stool'

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2023

'The jester's job, the joker's job, the fool's job is to make fun of people to make them seem beautiful.'

Why Katrina Is Excited About The Future

Why Katrina Is Excited About The Future

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2023

'Sometimes I remind myself to take that moment and think and appreciate that I've been given so much and I've earned it as well.'

Vijay Sethupathi Has Butterflies In His Stomach

Vijay Sethupathi Has Butterflies In His Stomach

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2023

'So many butterflies when the movie is released and so much tension. And that is for each and every film.' 'It never changes.'

Undergrads Urge AI Integration In Courses

Undergrads Urge AI Integration In Courses

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2023

Among the 44 per cent of Indian students who have used Gen AI in their studies, 60 per cent say it helps them learn faster, 55 per cent say it allows them more creative use of learning, while 51 per cent say it frees up their time.

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2023

'When I looked closely at people and stories from that region, I realised that the landscape contributes a lot to how people behave.'

UNSC votes for 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza

UNSC votes for 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2023

The United Nations Security Council has called for urgent humanitarian pauses and corridors throughout Gaza to allow unhindered humanitarian access in the strip, finally overcoming deadlock and adopting a resolution in the month-long Israel-Hamas conflict.

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2023

Modi and Chouhan have visited Mahakoshal multiple times and reached out to tribals to shore up support for the BJP.

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2023

In a historic move, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a holiday for public schools in the major American city.

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2023

India voted in favour of a resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

The Top Ranked University In India Is...

The Top Ranked University In India Is...

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2023

Like last year, IISc Bangalore, Delhi University and five Indian Institutes of Technology -- Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kharagpur, Kanpur -- have secured positions in the elite top 100 institutes in Asia.

70 Hour Week: 'Far Too Ambitious'

70 Hour Week: 'Far Too Ambitious'

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2023

Doctors warn that overwork is leading to lifestyle diseases like diabetes and spondylitis.