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Investors richer by over Rs 7.21 lakh cr in two days of market rally

Investors richer by over Rs 7.21 lakh cr in two days of market rally

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Equity investors became richer by over Rs 7.21 lakh crore as stock markets continued the rally for the second day on Wednesday. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened in the green on Wednesday and further jumped 1,469.64 points or 2.75 per cent to 54,893.73 during the day. It finally settled at 54,647.33, higher by 1,223.24 points or 2.29 per cent amid reports of diplomatic efforts to end Russia's attack on Ukraine. On Tuesday, it settled at 53,424.09, higher by 581.34 points or 1.10 per cent.

Govt denies diplomatic passport to Kerala minister to visit Saudi Arabia

Govt denies diplomatic passport to Kerala minister to visit Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The central government has denied a diplomatic passport to a Kerala minister, deputed to visit Saudi Arabia for assessing the situation of Keralites who have lost jobs and are languishing in labour camps, putting a question mark over his visit.

Nepalese PM says will reclaim territories from India

Nepalese PM says will reclaim territories from India

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Oli said the territories belong to Nepal 'but India has made it a disputed area by keeping its Army there'. "Nepalis were blocked from going there after India stationed its Army," he said.

India, China border talks focus on disengagement in eastern Ladakh

India, China border talks focus on disengagement in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India and China on Monday held a fresh round of military talks with a focus on disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh and ease overall tensions in the region.

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Russia's unprecedented rapprochement with North Korea has raised concerns about the re-emergence of a Russia-China-North Korea alliance which could increase the probability of conflict on the Korean Peninsula, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

In-person registration of diplomats' domestic workers a must: US

In-person registration of diplomats' domestic workers a must: US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The United States has said that in-person registration of domestic workers of foreign diplomats would be mandatory, an apparent fallout of the arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade over alleged misrepresentation of the salary paid to her maid.

'India favours a balanced resolution to Syrian crisis'

'India favours a balanced resolution to Syrian crisis'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

India's permanent representative to the United Nations Hardeep Singh Puri explains New Delhi's stand on Syria to Suman Guha Mozumder.

India pushes China for early disengagement in Demchok, Despsang Plains

India pushes China for early disengagement in Demchok, Despsang Plains

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India on Monday pressed for early disengagement of troops in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh during a fresh round of high-level military talks with China, people familiar with the matter said.

Pak briefs Diplomatic Corps in Islamabad on LoC tension

Pak briefs Diplomatic Corps in Islamabad on LoC tension

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Pakistan on Tuesday held a detailed briefing for Islamabad-based foreign diplomats on the tension along the border with India, as part of efforts to highlight the Kashmir issue at the international level.

India played hardball to clinch G20 declaration

India played hardball to clinch G20 declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

It was a tough negotiation and the consensus on the declaration was a great achievement by India, European sources said on the condition of anonymity.

India on Ukraine: Constructive diplomacy need of the hour

India on Ukraine: Constructive diplomacy need of the hour

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Tirumurti said India 'has been in touch with all concerned parties. It is our considered view that the issue can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue.'

US 'urges' India to join probe into Canadian allegations

US 'urges' India to join probe into Canadian allegations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The claims made by Canada were discussed when visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met in Washington, DC last week, John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House told reporters at a news conference.

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that based on what he saw, it appears that the deadly explosion at the Gaza hospital was done by 'the other team' and not the Israeli military, accepting the Israeli version of the story pinning the blame for the blast on the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad.

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India is set to press for early disengagement of troops from the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh at a fresh round of high-level military talks with China on August 14, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

India, US, UN intensify efforts to resolve Maldives crisis

India, US, UN intensify efforts to resolve Maldives crisis

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

World community on Saturday stepped up efforts to end the political stalemate in Maldives, with India seeking a peaceful solution to the "complex" situation and the United States sending a top diplomat to the tiny nation, whose new leader expressed readiness to face a probe into charges of a coup.

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The 193-member General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, put forward by Ukraine and its supporters, titled 'Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine'.

Has Obama cracked a nuclear deal with Iran?

Has Obama cracked a nuclear deal with Iran?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The talks could be a last-ditch diplomatic effort to avert a military strike on Iranian nuclear installations and could also help President Barack Obama make the case that he is nearing a breakthrough in the decade-long effort by the world's major powers to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Another terror attack likely in Kabul: US national security team tells Biden

Another terror attack likely in Kabul: US national security team tells Biden

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

"They advised the President and Vice President that another terror attack in Kabul is likely, but that they are taking maximum force protection measures at the Kabul Airport," a White House official said.

After 54-year freeze, US and Cuba formally re-establish diplomatic ties

After 54-year freeze, US and Cuba formally re-establish diplomatic ties

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The United States and Cuba have announced that they have formally re-established diplomatic relations after 54-year freeze and would reopen embassies in their respective capitals from July 20, a major step towards normalisation of ties between the Cold War foes.

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

India abstains from UNSC vote to discuss Ukraine, calls for quiet diplomacy

India abstains from UNSC vote to discuss Ukraine, calls for quiet diplomacy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

India on Monday abstained from a procedural vote taken in the UN Security Council ahead of a meeting to discuss the situation on the Ukraine border.

US, Europeans ban flights to Israel over Gaza rocket threat

US, Europeans ban flights to Israel over Gaza rocket threat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Several international airlines on Wednesday halted flights to Israel indefinitely, citing security concerns as high-level diplomatic efforts failed to yield any result to end the 16-day conflict that has killed 640 Palestinians and 31 Israelis.

Moon asks for intl effort to break the Middle East 'stalemate'

Moon asks for intl effort to break the Middle East 'stalemate'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Just days ahead of a looming diplomatic showdown between Palestine and Israel, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Wednesday stressed on a new international effort to break the Middle East "stalemate".

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

'Absolutely unacceptable': US condemns attack on Indian consulate

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters on Sunday broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so-called Khalistan flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

MEA reveals: What Modi told Xi in Bali last year

MEA reveals: What Modi told Xi in Bali last year

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Two days ago, the Chinese foreign ministry following a meeting between NSA Ajit Doval and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Johannesburg claimed that Xi and Modi had reached an 'important consensus' on stabilising bilateral ties at the interaction on the margins of the G20 Summit last November.

Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss 'concerns' over Israel-Hamas conflict

Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss 'concerns' over Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

'We share concerns regarding terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early restoration of peace and stability and facilitating humanitarian assistance'

ISI suspect who worked as cook with Indian diplomat in Pak held

ISI suspect who worked as cook with Indian diplomat in Pak held

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Kanyal is accused of passing on confidential information to Pakistan's International Services Intelligence for money while he was in Islamabad

US says it favours thorough probe into Trudeau's allegations

US says it favours thorough probe into Trudeau's allegations

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The US on Wednesday favoured a thorough investigation into killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada in June, two days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian government agents in the case kicked up a major diplomatic row between New Delhi and Ottawa.

Several maids have fled homes of Indian diplomats in US

Several maids have fled homes of Indian diplomats in US

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

A day before Ambassador Meera Shankar was to return home after completing her tenure in the US in the summer of 2011, her maid, without informing anyone, left her official residence on the outskirts of the city never to return.

After Iran's strike, China vows to protect Pakistan

After Iran's strike, China vows to protect Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

As China's Foreign Minister Sun Weidong visited Pakistan on a mediation mission, a statement from Foreign Ministry on Monday said it is maintaining close contacts with Pakistan and Iran to 'bridge their differences'.

WNBA star's detention continues in Russia; US silent

WNBA star's detention continues in Russia; US silent

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

WNBA concerned over Brittney Griner situation

US to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by 9/11

US to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by 9/11

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The US president is deeply grateful for the honour, courage and determination of the US' men and women who served in Afghanistan for almost two decades, as well as the sacrifices made not just by those troops, but also by their families, a senior Biden administration official told reporters during a conference call.

Why Obama wants better Indo-Pak ties

Why Obama wants better Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Better diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan are vital for the United States to succeed in its war against Taliban militants in Afghanistan, Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama has said.Obama said the porous border between Afghanistan and Pakistan is making it difficult for US troops to decisively defeat the Taliban as the militants often escape by crossing the border.

De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions immediate priority: India at UN

De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions immediate priority: India at UN

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'The escalation of tension along the border of Ukraine with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern'

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

About 416 Myanmarese soldiers crossed over to India in view of the situation arising out of the fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, and Indian military is 'closely watching' the unfolding developments, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday.

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.'

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The United States, Canada and the United Nations have condemned the Iranian air attack on Israel, with President Joe Biden reaffirming America's 'ironclad commitment' to the Jewish nation and vowing to convene a meeting of the G-7 leaders on Sunday to develop a coordinated response to the brazen assault.

IAF plane brings back diplomats, officials from Kabul

IAF plane brings back diplomats, officials from Kabul

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The IAF transport aircraft landed in Jamnagar, Gujarat with over 120 people including officials and security personnel from the embassy.