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India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The French president said that peace should be maintained in the region and peoples' rights should be protected.

World leaders congratulate Biden-Harris for their victory

World leaders congratulate Biden-Harris for their victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

World leaders from across the political spectrum congratulated Joe Biden who became the president-elect of the United States, and Kamala Harris who made history as the first female to serve as the vice president.

Pak must stop terror for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Pak must stop terror for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Modi told President Xi that he has made efforts to improve ties with Islamabad but these efforts have been "derailed".

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

India's major import items from UAE include petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems, jewellery, minerals and chemicals

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'The US will not want to tangle with China landwards.' 'Nor will the US confront the Chinese navy seawards on India's account.'

British PM reduces length of India visit due to COVID-19

British PM reduces length of India visit due to COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Johnson was to spend a few days in India starting April 26 as part of a planned itinerary, which is expected to include finalising a UK-India Enhanced Trade Partnership.

Chalein saath saath: Modi, Obama's op-ed

Chalein saath saath: Modi, Obama's op-ed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama wrote a joint editorial in The Washington Post, which appeared on its website.

Both India, Pakistan have trust deficiency: Outgoing envoy

Both India, Pakistan have trust deficiency: Outgoing envoy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Pakistan should fully implement the roadmap for normalising economic cooperation with India, including granting it the Most Favoured Nation-status, Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal has said.

India, China sign pact to set up industrial parks

India, China sign pact to set up industrial parks

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

According to Chinese officials, its current investments in India stands at $1.1 billion, mostly in Gujarat.

French Prez Macron's 1st visit to India begins on March 9

French Prez Macron's 1st visit to India begins on March 9

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A framework agreement on Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (JNPP) is expected to be signed between the two sides during the visit.

G-20 announces $5 trillion to deal with Covid crisis

G-20 announces $5 trillion to deal with Covid crisis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The G-20 leaders under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia's King Salman held an extraordinary video conference in which they resolved to use all available policy tools to minimise the economic and social damage from the pandemic that has killed over 21,000 people and infected more than 470,000 globally.

Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff said it first! UK PM Boris Johnson will be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Johnson will be only the second British leader since Indian independence to attend the annual Republic Day parade in New Delhi as Guest of Honour, after former prime minister John Major in 1993.

With handshake and hug, PM Modi welcomes Macron at airport

With handshake and hug, PM Modi welcomes Macron at airport

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

"Welcome to India, President @EmmanuelMacron! Your visit will add great strength to the strategic partnership between India and France. I look forward to our talks tomorrow," Modi tweeted after receiving Macron at the airport.

India, Germany to talk on Afghanistan, terror

India, Germany to talk on Afghanistan, terror

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will leave for Germany on Wednesday on a three-day visit during which he will hold comprehensive talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on key bilateral, international and regional issues including India-EU FTA, Afghanistan and counter-terrorism.

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

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BRICS bank to create a $100 billion contingency fund

BRICS bank to create a $100 billion contingency fund

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The decision was taken at the BRICS Summit in Durban which also launched a Business Council to encourage investment and trade in member countries and to expand business cooperation.

France's Hollande to be chief guest at next Republic Day parade

France's Hollande to be chief guest at next Republic Day parade

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

This will be the fifth time that a French leader will be a chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations -- the maximum number from any country so far.

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Modi's visit to Spain will be first visit by an Indian prime minister since 1988.

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

She also addressed the Indian Community at a reception held in her honour in Jakarta.

Month after OBOR boycott, Modi, Xi discuss ways to better ties

Month after OBOR boycott, Modi, Xi discuss ways to better ties

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

It is the first meeting between the two leaders after India boycotted the high-profile Belt and Road Forum.

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

Rediff.com27 May 2017

The two sides signed a maritime security agreement after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth.

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Eyeing greater cooperation with South East Asian countries on economic and security issues, India on Thursday announced a separate Mission for ASEAN region to be set up in Jakarta with a full-time resident Ambassador.

Modi in Myanmar: Rediscovering a neighbour

Modi in Myanmar: Rediscovering a neighbour

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

With PM Modi's visit, the time has come for a relook at India-Myanmar ties, and elevate the relationship to higher levels, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

IndiGo Airlines signs $2.6-billion leasing and financing MoU with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

China keen to boost 'Make in India'

China keen to boost 'Make in India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

China and India have become the two strongest driving forces for the world's economic growth.

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India.

Xi meets Khan, hopes to improve Indo-Pak ties

Xi meets Khan, hopes to improve Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Both leaders also exchanged views on the situations in South Asia, an official Chinese statement said about the meeting between Xi and Khan.

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Admiral Colombage said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have an India first approach as the key to strategic security.

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

India, Sweden to deepen defence, security ties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Swedish Prime Minister Lofven lauded India as 'global power' and said the two countries are a 'perfect match'.

Border issue to dominate Modi-Xi meet

Border issue to dominate Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Setting up Chinese Industrial Parks in India, increased access to Indian products to bridge the ballooning trade deficit besides border issues was expected to figure in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'The real significance of the visit lies in the extent of the receptivity in Myanmar of the account of Chinese perfidy given by India's military and civilian top brass and how they assess the danger to themselves of dancing with the dragon,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

India opposes BRI, PM says connectivity projects must respect sovereignty

India opposes BRI, PM says connectivity projects must respect sovereignty

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

India says it cannot accept a project that ignores its core concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

Quad leaders vow to strive for 'free, open' Indo-Pacific region

Quad leaders vow to strive for 'free, open' Indo-Pacific region

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Quad has come of age and its agenda covering areas like vaccines, climate change and emerging technologies makes it a force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the first summit of the coalition. In his opening remarks, he also talked about shared values and promoting a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Modi's many foreign policy challenges

Modi's many foreign policy challenges

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Modi's initial forays into foreign policy had the flavour of Aswamedha Yagas launched by ancient kings to conquer the world.' 'He overcame the hesitations of history and explored unconventional ways to win friends and influence people.' A fascinating excerpt from Ambassador T P Sreenivasan's new book, Modiplomacy -- Through a Shakespearean Prism.

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

With Donald Trump unable to make it, Modi settles for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

India-Fiji bilateral ties reach the next level

India-Fiji bilateral ties reach the next level

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

When Fiji's President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, the first foreign head of state to call on President Pranab Mukherjee, visited Rashtrapati Bhawan, it provided an opportunity to review India-Fiji relations.

Why the South Korean president came calling

Why the South Korean president came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

India, US to set up high-level working group on IPR

India, US to set up high-level working group on IPR

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

New Delhi has always maintained that its IPR regime is fully compliant with all international laws.

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'There shall be no change in India-Japan ties,' predicts Rajaram Panda.