News for '-palestine'

Why Is This Famous Israeli Commando At The Taj?

Why Is This Famous Israeli Commando At The Taj?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Ehud Barak was once the man most feared by terrorists in the Arab world.

The 100 Best Films, RANKED

The 100 Best Films, RANKED

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

It is by no means a perfect list and I might have missed out some important films but these are films that have entertained me, taught me how to be compassionate, to view the world, and understand people, their histories, behaviors and customs.

India's envoy in Ramallah, Mukul Arya, found dead in embassy

India's envoy in Ramallah, Mukul Arya, found dead in embassy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

It was not immediately known how Arya, a 2008-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, died.

Why is Hamza Choudhury trending?

Why is Hamza Choudhury trending?

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Hamza Choudhury showed solidarity with Palestinians after his club Leicester City won the FA Cup.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

Hamas rejects Palestine ceasefire

Hamas rejects Palestine ceasefire

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

'Our position is that there is no ceasefire offered to the Zionist enemy without a real price. We will keep calmness only if Israel makes commitments to release all Palestinian prisoners,' a spokesman said.

Four Indian boxers enter final of Thailand Open

Four Indian boxers enter final of Thailand Open

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Ashish Kumar continued his brilliant form at the 2022 Thailand Open international boxing tournament as he entered the finals alongside India's three other pugilists in Phuket on Wednesday.

Trump debunking two-state solution to Israel-Palestine dispute?

Trump debunking two-state solution to Israel-Palestine dispute?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

But he politely asked the Israeli head of the government to 'hold back' on settlements in territory claimed by the Palestinians for their future state: 'for a little bit'.

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Out of 120 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), Netanyahu has the support of 64 members

Zardari compares Kashmir with Palestine

Zardari compares Kashmir with Palestine

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

'Much as the Palestinian issue remains the core obstacle to peace in the Middle East, the question of Kashmir must be addressed in some meaningful way to bring stability to this region,' he said. He hoped the Special US Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan will work towards a 'just and reasonable' solution to the issue.

Anwar Ali on scoresheet as India rout Hong Kong to top group

Anwar Ali on scoresheet as India rout Hong Kong to top group

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The Blue Tigers raced to a 1-0 lead with the 21-year-old centreback Anwar scoring his maiden international goal four years after his career nearly ended on health grounds.

World must not forget Afghan situation, says Jaishankar after talks with Lavrov

World must not forget Afghan situation, says Jaishankar after talks with Lavrov

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

At a joint media briefing with Lavrov, Jaishankar listed issues such as "factors of instability" such as terrorism and its cross-border manifestation and said it remains a "major concern".

First Palestinian lifter at Olympics braced to make history

First Palestinian lifter at Olympics braced to make history

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'When I get to Tokyo, I will do the impossible, and I will exert every effort to be distinctive.'

Palestine lauds India's timely help

Palestine lauds India's timely help

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Describing the humanitarian situation in Gaza, UN human rights envoy John Dugard on Tuesday said that life there is "intolerable, appalling and tragic".

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Founder of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh passed away in Jammu on Tuesday after being unwell for about a month. He was 81.

Israel, Palestine talk amid tottering truce in Gaza

Israel, Palestine talk amid tottering truce in Gaza

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators began in Cairo on Monday to find a long-term solution to the conflict in Gaza that has killed over 2,000 people as an Egyptian-brokered 72-hour ceasefire took hold in the Hamas-ruled territory.

OIC denounces terrorism, calls Kashmir a just cause

OIC denounces terrorism, calls Kashmir a just cause

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The Islamabad Declaration was issued at the conclusion of the 48th session of the foreign minister of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation which was attended by the ministers and delegates from 57 Muslim states and international organisations.

'He has insulted #KashmiriPandits'

'He has insulted #KashmiriPandits'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Depicting the genocide of 3 lakh #KashmiriHindus cannot be called vulgar.'

Waking up everybody, from Palestine to America

Waking up everybody, from Palestine to America

Rediff.com15 May 2012

In the second part of the series on Indian-Americans who won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, Arthur J Pais profiles Indra Sen, who through his own programme is waking up Americans to the plight of Palestinian children in refugee camps.

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India 'B' blanked Estonia 4-0 in the second round of the Open section in the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai, on Saturday while the second-seeded India 'A' team defeated Moldova 3.5-0.5 to make it two wins from as many matches.

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

He said India can have a possible role in creating a multilateral forum of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.

'We are 8-10 years behind other Asian countries'

'We are 8-10 years behind other Asian countries'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

India coach Stimac hits out at AIFF.

'Palestine should have been recognised years ago'

'Palestine should have been recognised years ago'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Defying the United States, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas formally requested that the United Nations recognise the Palestinian state.

IN PHOTOS: Israel digs out Palestine's 'terror tunnel'

IN PHOTOS: Israel digs out Palestine's 'terror tunnel'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

We present images showing a tunnel, which was recently exposed by the Israeli military, near Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha outside the southern Gaza Strip.

Palestine President sacks govt, declares emergency

Palestine President sacks govt, declares emergency

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Abbas is believed to have already informed the US, Egypt and Jordan of his decision.

Arab states, Palestine should have nukes: Gadaffi

Arab states, Palestine should have nukes: Gadaffi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Libyan leader Moamer Gadaffi stirred up a storm by saying that Arab nations and even the Palestinians had the right to nuclear weapons as long as Israel's nuclear ambitions were tolerated.

Can Gandhian principles solve the Palestine conflict?

Can Gandhian principles solve the Palestine conflict?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Can Gandhian principles be put into practice in one of the leading political struggles of today? Can we create a road-map for non-violence in the Palestinian struggle against Israeli occupation?

Modi embarks on 4-day visit to West Asia

Modi embarks on 4-day visit to West Asia

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The prime minister's visit will begin from Palestine on February 10 after transiting through Jordan, where he will meet King Abdullah II.

JUSTICE Served On OTT This Week

JUSTICE Served On OTT This Week

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Religious nurses, ex-cops, dedicated lawyers share a common purpose -- justice goals are served on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week.

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

PFI involved in 'disturbing' India's secular fabric: Officials

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The PFI is alleged to have been continuously involved in anti-government propaganda and spreading the narrative that Muslims were being persecuted in India.

Palestine Speaker to be interim president

Palestine Speaker to be interim president

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

Under Palestinian law the parliament speaker will be caretaker president until elections.

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Vroom! Indonesia president a hit on social media after motorbike stunt

UNESCO vote on Palestine: What UN chief says

UNESCO vote on Palestine: What UN chief says

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

With the United States snapping finances to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation following a vote on Palestinian membership, United Nations chief Ban Ki Moon has said member states will have to look for "practical solutions" to preserve the Paris-based agency's financial resources as the vote could have implications. "This step could have potential implications for funding provided by some member states. This is a decision by the member states."

India to fully support Palestine's move for statehood

India to fully support Palestine's move for statehood

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Notwithstanding the United States' opposition to membership of Palestinian Authority in the United Nations, India on Friday said it will fully support such a move but is still not certain whether the issue would go to the General Assembly. Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will present to the General Assembly the proposal for recognition as a Atate after his address, to make it known that the Authority is ready to assume responsibilities of a state.

India to back Palestine's UN bid, reassures PM

India to back Palestine's UN bid, reassures PM

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The United States and Israel may well oppose the Palestinians' bid to seek a full membership of the United Nations, but India will fully back its claim at the world body despite its 'excellent relations' with both the countries.

PM Modi in Jordan on first leg of three-nation tour

PM Modi in Jordan on first leg of three-nation tour

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Jordan's King Abdullah II and said he had "wonderful" meeting that would further boost India-Jordan ties.

Protest against India-Israel ties mark President Mukherjee visit

Protest against India-Israel ties mark President Mukherjee visit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Angry Palestinian students protested against India's growing friendship with Israel at a university campus in East Jerusalem on Tuesday even as President Pranab Mukherjee was being conferred an honorary degree.

Kerry to revive peace talks between Israel and Palestine

Kerry to revive peace talks between Israel and Palestine

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Israel's hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday assured the United States that resuming peace talks with the Palestinians tops his agenda, amid prevalent scepticism about the Obama Administration's effort to bring both sides to the negotiating table.

No breakthrough yet in Israel, Palestine talks to end conflict

No breakthrough yet in Israel, Palestine talks to end conflict

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators in Cairo to find a long-term solution to the crisis in Gaza entered its second day on Tuesday with no headway, even as people in the Hamas-ruled territory rushed to fix the destruction caused by the conflict.