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US-Taliban Relationship on the cards?

US-Taliban Relationship on the cards?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Biden's lengthy remarks on Afghanistan contained no condemnatory references to the Taliban, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's systemic dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

Modi woos investors; promises 'predictable' tax regime in India

Modi woos investors; promises 'predictable' tax regime in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

20 Indian CEOs and 350 companies are participating in the Hannover Fair.

3 Pakistanis arrested for sexual assault at German music fest

3 Pakistanis arrested for sexual assault at German music fest

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Three Pakistani men, who were seeking asylum in the western city of Darmstadt in Germany, have been arrested after the women filed complaints that they had been improperly touched, fondled and groped during the festival.

'We remain united and determined': World leaders condemn Barcelona attack

'We remain united and determined': World leaders condemn Barcelona attack

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

World leaders are united in their condemnation of terrorist attack in Spain.

NSA spying: France summons US envoy over Wikileaks claims

NSA spying: France summons US envoy over Wikileaks claims

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

France summoned the US ambassador to the Foreign Ministry today following revelations by WikiLeaks that the US National Security Agency eavesdropped on the past three French presidents. The NSA eavesdropped on the last three French presidents - Francois Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy and Jacques Chirac between 2006-12.

German spy agency gave US info on Osama's whereabouts: Report

German spy agency gave US info on Osama's whereabouts: Report

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Germany's foreign intelligence agency helped the Central Investigation Agency track down Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, before the Al Qaeda leader was killed by United States special forces in May 2011, according to a media report today.

Highest paid world leaders: Obama tops, Modi 12th

Highest paid world leaders: Obama tops, Modi 12th

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

According to recent official data here is how world leaders' salaries stack up.

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations.

AAP trolls Congress after it mocks BJP over hacked website

AAP trolls Congress after it mocks BJP over hacked website

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The Congress took a dig at the BJP, saying, "We realise you've been down for a long time now. If you need help getting back up, we're happy to help."

Rupee hits 1-week high tracking euro gains

Rupee hits 1-week high tracking euro gains

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The concessional swap windows have attracted about $25 billion, RBI deputy governor HR Khan said on Monday.

Trump reiterates wiretapping claim; report finds no evidence

Trump reiterates wiretapping claim; report finds no evidence

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

A classified report delivered by the Justice Department to House and Senate investigators does not confirm President Donald Trump's allegations.

The world trusts Putin more than Trump, says poll

The world trusts Putin more than Trump, says poll

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The poll of people in 25 countries found that just 27 per cent of all respondents, on average, have confidence in Trump to "do the right thing in world affairs".

Indra Nooyi in <I>Forbes</I> most powerful list

Indra Nooyi in Forbes most powerful list

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The list of smart, fearless women that are running corporations, nonprofits and governments, while making the world a better place

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, more people, including global leaders, are using the Indian greeting of namaste. People around the world are worried that shaking hands, hugging and kissing on the cheek might help spread the virus. In recent days, images of United States President Donald Trump and Britain's Prince Charles opting to use the Indian greeting over a handshake have gone viral. Take a look.

Here's what got Germans more excited than thrashing Portugal

Here's what got Germans more excited than thrashing Portugal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Here's how Germany celebrated their with against Portugal.

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Need to fight terrorism on all fronts: PM

Need to fight terrorism on all fronts: PM

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Emphasising that terrorism is a serious challenge, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said it has to be fought on all fronts and not selectively.

Germany's biggest parties meet for talks

Germany's biggest parties meet for talks

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

The two parties between them would have enough votes to form a clear majority government, but would have to overcome differences on policy and principles.

US intelligence to remain 'interested' in foreign govts: Obama

US intelligence to remain 'interested' in foreign govts: Obama

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The United States will continue to spy on foreign governments, President Barack Obama has said even as he assured German Chancellor Angela Merkel that he would not allow the surveillance mechanism to harm their bilateral relations.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These photos prove we live in a truly bizarre world.

Pro-Russian hackers shut down German govt websites

Pro-Russian hackers shut down German govt websites

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Several German government websites,including Chancellor Angela Merkel's official page, have been crippled in an unprecedented cyber attack claimed by a pro-Russian group demanding that Berlin sever ties with the regime in Ukraine, just ahead of their leaders' meet.

REVEALED! Attackers planned multiple explosions in stadium

REVEALED! Attackers planned multiple explosions in stadium

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

A group of several attackers planned to set off multiple explosives in Hanover soccer stadium at Tuesday night's friendly match between Germany and the Netherlands, which was called off, daily Bild reported on Thursday.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet receives Nobel Peace Prize

Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet receives Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The Nobel panel said the group made a decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution of 2011.

With Rafale deal stuck, Germany says Eurofighter option ready

With Rafale deal stuck, Germany says Eurofighter option ready

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

It asserted that the jets are 'good' both in terms of quality and price.

When a cuddly koala bear charmed PM Modi

When a cuddly koala bear charmed PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a delightful Australian welcome when he was charmed by a cuddly koala bear during a break at the G20 summit in Brisbane.

BlackBerry to buy German security solutions firm

BlackBerry to buy German security solutions firm

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Secusmart provides high-security voice and data encryption and anti-eavesdropping solutions for government organisations, enterprises and telecommunications service providers in Germany as well as globally.

PHOTOS: Germans put brave face on as their world wobbles

PHOTOS: Germans put brave face on as their world wobbles

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Germans started adjusting to a new world on Thursday, brushing off any notion that a shock humiliation in the soccer World Cup

We have at times gone too far with spying: John Kerry

We have at times gone too far with spying: John Kerry

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

In an unprecedented admission by the Barack Obama administration, United States Secretary of State John Kerry has acknowledged that in some cases American spying has gone too far, but asserted that innocent people have not been "abused" through the secretive surveillance programme.

Germany offers India $2.25 billion for solar, clean energy

Germany offers India $2.25 billion for solar, clean energy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

PM said he admires German leadership in clean energy and commitment to combating climate change.

At G20 Summit, Modi, Xi exchange praises, 'discuss range of issues'

At G20 Summit, Modi, Xi exchange praises, 'discuss range of issues'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Modi emphasised that it was necessary to work together for sustained global economic recovery.

Trump discusses North Korea threat with leaders of Germany, South Korea, Japan

Trump discusses North Korea threat with leaders of Germany, South Korea, Japan

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

On Sunday, North Korea said it detonated a hydrogen bomb designed for a long-range missile and called its sixth and most powerful nuclear test a "perfect success", sparking world condemnation and promises of tougher US sanctions.

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Modi also made a call for European Union unity and said India would play a positive role in enhancing that through Germany.

Man kills 2 in livestreamed attack at German synagogue

Man kills 2 in livestreamed attack at German synagogue

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Rita Katz, the head of the SITE Intelligence Group, wrote on Twitter that 35 minutes of footage of the attacks were posted online, and that the attacker said in English before the shooting that the "root of all problems are the Jews."

Now, PM Modi to have Madison-style event in Toronto

Now, PM Modi to have Madison-style event in Toronto

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

PM Narendra Modi will embark on an eight-day tour of France, Germany and Canada on April 9.

PM Modi arrives in Berlin, says visit will deepen India-Germany friendship

PM Modi arrives in Berlin, says visit will deepen India-Germany friendship

Rediff.com29 May 2017

His Germany visit, which he described as a "new chapter" in bilateral relations, will begin with a meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel at her country retreat of Schloss Meseberg.

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

He may have been hailed as The Great Reformer in nations elsewhere, but in his motherland, Mikhail Sergeyevich was a hate figure for his policies ending the chimera of Russian dominance in the world.

Trump@1: 5 AWKWARD moments

Trump@1: 5 AWKWARD moments

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Remember these 5 moments when you wanted to yell, scream, whoop, shout, cringe?

In G7 address, PM calls for 'one earth one health' approach

In G7 address, PM calls for 'one earth one health' approach

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for following a 'one earth, one health' approach to effectively deal with the coronavirus pandemic globally, and sought the support of the G7 grouping to lift patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines, during a virtual address at an outreach session of a summit of the bloc.

When world leaders snuck away for 'family time'

When world leaders snuck away for 'family time'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

World leaders and politicians make it a point to take some time off from their hectic schedules and spend it with their loved ones.