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Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday

'We used to have chai pe charcha 30 years ago'

'We used to have chai pe charcha 30 years ago'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'I told President Obama, "Mr President, do you realise that the person who is likely to become the prime minister of India in two weeks, does not have a visa, and you are talking about having great relations between India and the USA, how are you going to do it?".'' 'His answer was that this is not right and that he'll have somebody from the White House and the State Department reach out to me.'

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'And if the United States, at that time, perceives India to have welched on the deal, not been our friend, when we did so much to make it a friend, that's trouble.'

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account after poll

Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account after poll

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

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

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The former Congress chief is an accused in the National Herald case in which BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is the complainant.

Writer, historian Patrick French dies after battle with cancer

Writer, historian Patrick French dies after battle with cancer

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

British writer and historian Patrick French has died in London after battling cancer for four years, his family announced on Thursday.

Taliban celebrate as US troops leave Kabul

Taliban celebrate as US troops leave Kabul

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

US President Joe Biden will address the American people on US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan on Tuesday.

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

American tourist wasn't evangelising, but violated norms: MHA source

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

"Chau violated all the norms. Moreover, he had also not informed the hotel (that he was visiting the area)."

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

How stranded Air India passengers are faring in remote Magadan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The flight, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew, landed safely, the Tata Group-owned private carrier said in a statement Tuesday evening.

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the in a tent-shaped stadium ahead of the first match between the hosts and Ecuador.

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Prima facie there was a nexus between human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, and Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, an agent of Pakistan's spy agency ISI convicted in the United States for terror funding, a special NIA court has said in its order denying bail to the campaigner.

2023 Will Test Our Patience With China

2023 Will Test Our Patience With China

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The answer to Chinese tactics of nibbling territory is not defence of every inch -- a military impossibility -- but instead, nibbling at Chinese territory wherever we are in a stronger position, counsels Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why Statehood Needs To Be Restored In J&K

Why Statehood Needs To Be Restored In J&K

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The best, wisest, and fairest next step in strengthening our own cause is to restore statehood to Jammu & Kashmir and allow the resumption of robust political activity. That's a box that remains unchecked on the Modi government's report card as we approach the fourth anniversary of Kashmir's Constitutional shift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and was able to talk, a day after the Mumbai-born author was stabbed, in what US authorities said was a 'targeted, unprovoked, preplanned' attack.

'People Will Soon Forget Amritpal'

'People Will Soon Forget Amritpal'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Amritpal was just a plant.' 'We have to be careful that such kind of people do not emerge in Punjab.'

NSA unlawfully gathered emails of Americans

NSA unlawfully gathered emails of Americans

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The United States National Security Agency illegally intercepted thousands of e-mails from Americans with no connection to terrorism and misled the court about the scope of what it was doing, according to latest declassified documents.

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it, Modi said.

Pakistan Army Stares At Another Defeat

Pakistan Army Stares At Another Defeat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Pakistan army is staring at the greatest, scariest, existential threat to its power in their country. This threat has come from a populist riding democratic power, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Who could buy Manchester United? How much is it worth?

Who could buy Manchester United? How much is it worth?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Jim Ratcliffe's company INEOS formally entered the bidding process to buy Manchester United on Tuesday, months after the club owners, the Glazer family, said they were considering selling the club as they explore "strategic alternatives".

Treasure These Pix, Desis!

Treasure These Pix, Desis!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

When United States Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about COVID-19 vaccine equity in the south court auditorium at the White House complex on Monday, November 22, 2021, it was a sight for sore eyes for America's desis.

7 in 10 Americans want US to stay out of Syria

7 in 10 Americans want US to stay out of Syria

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Amid widespread debate about a possible military strike by the United States against Syria, a new poll by CNN/ORC revealed Monday that an overwhelming majority of Americans does not want their country to get involved in yet another war.

Amid LAC row, China warns US against interfering in ties with India

Amid LAC row, China warns US against interfering in ties with India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Throughout its standoff with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Chinese officials sought to downplay the severity of the crisis, emphasising Beijing's intent to preserve border stability and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India, the Pentagon said in a report on Tuesday.

India in advanced stage talks with US to procure MQ-9B drones for LAC vigil

India in advanced stage talks with US to procure MQ-9B drones for LAC vigil

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The sources said the talks are focused on sorting out certain issues relating to cost component, weapons package and technology sharing.

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Pakistan one of the most dangerous nations in world: Biden

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Biden's remarks could be seen as a setback to the Shehbaz Sharif government's bid to improve ties with the US.

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

While Governor Ravi's speeches have put the local BJP supporters on the defensive in matters of religion and social justice, his add-on 'attack on the constitutional scheme' in the 'Senthil Balaji case', has been condemned squarely by many legal experts and editorial writers across the country, thus adding weight to CM Stalin's position -- at least until the courts come up with their binding views, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Notably, Pakistani journalist Ali, cited the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and said he "regretted" that no US official had criticized it, while the US State Department highlighted the close relationship between the two countries, especially over shared values.

Zawahiri killing: US cautions citizens travelling abroad

Zawahiri killing: US cautions citizens travelling abroad

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Following al-Zawahiri's death, supporters of al-Qaeda, or its affiliated terrorist organisations, may seek to attack US facilities, personnel, or citizens

Hopefully, some Pak general is not planning another Kargil

Hopefully, some Pak general is not planning another Kargil

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'Checkmating India by its nukes, Pakistan can pursue terrorism against India in the Kashmir Valley and also resume launching Mumbai 2008 style attacks.' 'The military oligarchy in Pakistan has a totally different view of what is desirable and possible in the subcontinent.'

Afghan approach must involve India: US

Afghan approach must involve India: US

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The US should involve India in any strategy aimed at resolving the Afghanistan problem, a top American General has said, advocating a regional approach for confronting the issue of violent extremism in the war-ravaged country and neighbouring Pakistan.

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Taliban failed to honour Doha accord, never renounced Al-Qaeda: US general Mark Milley

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas, including those seeking review of some verdicts of 2011 which had held that mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person criminal unless he resorts to violence or incites people to violence.

'No US exit till Qaeda eliminated in Pak'

'No US exit till Qaeda eliminated in Pak'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Supporting United States General McChrystal's plan to send additional troops to Afghanistan, a former American general on Wednesday told the US lawmakers that there should be no Afghan 'exit strategy' till the Al Qaeda leadership currently based in Pakistan is eliminated.

Indian American Niraj Antani set to become Ohio state Rep

Indian American Niraj Antani set to become Ohio state Rep

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

If elected, Niraj Antani, 23, will be the second Indian American -- after Jay Goyal, who served 3 terms from 2006 from the 73rd District -- in the Ohio House. George Joseph reports

Osama effect: Pak general cancels US visit

Osama effect: Pak general cancels US visit

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman Gen Khalid Shameem Wynne, who was scheduled to travel to the US on May 22, had called off his visit, unnamed military officials were quoted as saying by TV news channels. Wynne contacted his US counterpart, Admiral Mike Mullen, and informed him that the visit could not go ahead under the prevailing circumstances, the military officials were quoted as saying

US vows to mitigate threat of Pak terror havens

US vows to mitigate threat of Pak terror havens

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

The United States and Pakistan appeared to be heading for renewed collision after a top American General blamed a bloody attack on a Kabul hotel on Pakistan-based Haqqani network and White House vowed to take "necessary steps" to mitigate the threat.

Hate And Love Greet Pelosi In Taiwan

Hate And Love Greet Pelosi In Taiwan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Demonstrators believes the US is aggravating tensions between Beijing and Taipei, encouraging the Communists to perhaps strike militarily at Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi leaves the island.

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