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THIS is the number of students India sent to the US

THIS is the number of students India sent to the US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

With 202,014 students, India sends the second largest number of foreign students to the United States, a report said.

Kashyap-Pannu IT raids Centre's political vendetta: Sena

Kashyap-Pannu IT raids Centre's political vendetta: Sena

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

In an editorial in its mouthpiece 'Saamana', the erstwhile ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party questioned if financial transactions of film personalities who openly support the government at the Centre were clean and transparent.

Pak prepares to file plea in ICJ in Jadhav case

Pak prepares to file plea in ICJ in Jadhav case

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

The ICJ had asked Pakistan to submit its written response or memorial by December 13 before the court could start further proceedings.

Pak panel advises government not to 'encourage' terrorism in Kashmir

Pak panel advises government not to 'encourage' terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a four-page policy paper linked to Kashmir.

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Jaishankar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Jaishankar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The 1977-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer took oath in English after which he greeted the Chairman and other members present in the House.

'America shall pay price': China summons US envoy over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

'America shall pay price': China summons US envoy over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China urged the US to immediately address its wrongdoings, take practical measures to undo the adverse effects caused by Pelosi's visit.

E-commerce policy may miss 2019 deadline

E-commerce policy may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The proposed policy is increasingly becoming an item of negotiation, as the US pushes hard to change India's stance.

Doubts over Bangla tour heightened after Australian delegates head home

Doubts over Bangla tour heightened after Australian delegates head home

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Cricket Australia (CA) instead sent two security experts and a manager to meet with top Bangladesh security and intelligence officials.

US will balance geostrategic concerns in India's S-400 deal: Biden nominee

US will balance geostrategic concerns in India's S-400 deal: Biden nominee

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The United States has made it clear to India that it is "discouraging" it from proceeding with its acquisition of S-400 missile defence systems from Russia but Washington will have to weigh "important geostrategic considerations" while taking a decision on growing calls for a presidential CAATSA waiver to New Delhi, President Joe Biden's nominee for Coordinator for Sanctions Policy has told lawmakers.

Govt pins hope on festive months for growth push

Govt pins hope on festive months for growth push

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The department of economic affairs, in its Monthly Economic Review for September, said critical reforms undertaken by the government will put India to a strong and sustainable growth path in the long run.

Australia's cricket team delays tour of Bangladesh over security fears

Australia's cricket team delays tour of Bangladesh over security fears

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

The Australian Cricket team delayed its planned departure to Bangladesh after been warned by the Australian government that there is a potential security risk from militants.

Fully uphold rights of minorities, vulnerable people: US to India

Fully uphold rights of minorities, vulnerable people: US to India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

India is the birthplace of four major world religions -- Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is home to the world's third largest Muslim population, a diverse community of sects that includes Sufis, Shia, and Bohra. Roughly three per cent of India's citizens are Christian, and notably, Christians are the religious majority in three of India's 29 states, she said.

US Congress passes Uyghur bill; China threatens retaliation

US Congress passes Uyghur bill; China threatens retaliation

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

By passing this bill, Congress is showing that the US will not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the oppressed, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said.

China downplays India's concerns over new border law

China downplays India's concerns over new border law

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

China's national legislature -- the National People's Congress (NPC) -- on October 23 adopted the new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas which drew sharp reaction from India as it was passed amid the protracted military standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh region.

Lanka crisis: Gotabaya forms panel to manage finances

Lanka crisis: Gotabaya forms panel to manage finances

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Sri Lankan government has appointed an advisory committee comprising eminent economic and fiscal experts to provide guidance on addressing the current debt crisis and engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other lenders as the country struggles to combat the unprecedented shortage of foreign reserves.

CVC likely to prosecute former Niti Aayog chief

CVC likely to prosecute former Niti Aayog chief

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The case is related to the alleged irregularities in granting clearance by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board to INX Media, once owned by Peter and Indrani Mukherjea, for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore.

Biden to engage with Quad allies 'as soon as possible'

Biden to engage with Quad allies 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

"President Biden has had warm and productive early conversations with his counterparts in Australia, India, and Japan, and looks forward to engaging even more directly with our partners in the Indo-Pacific as soon as possible," a senior administration official told PTI.

Pak rules out 'spy' Jadhav's extradition, seeks more info from India

Pak rules out 'spy' Jadhav's extradition, seeks more info from India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Pakistan on Friday made it clear that it will not "extradite" alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav and said that more information on him has been sought from India.

MEA draws Capitol Hill parallel as US reacts to farmers' protest

MEA draws Capitol Hill parallel as US reacts to farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Hours after the Joe Biden Administration reacted to the farmer protests, India on Thursday said the comments must be seen in their entirety and compared reactions to the violence at the Red Fort with those seen after storming of the United States Capitol.

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Each dept could handle a designated area.

India's dwindling circle of friends

India's dwindling circle of friends

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'India is now surrounded on its north, west and east by unfriendly neighbours -- Pakistan, China, Nepal and Bangladesh -- some of whom are openly inimical,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

He said both sides reaffirmed to sincerely work towards complete disengagement of the troops along the LAC.

US, UN, EU welcome India-Pak ceasefire agreement

US, UN, EU welcome India-Pak ceasefire agreement

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The United States, the United Nations and the European Union have welcomed the announcement by the militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors, and hoped that it would lead to greater peace and stability in South Asia.

9,000 Tablighi members, primary contacts quarantined: MHA

9,000 Tablighi members, primary contacts quarantined: MHA

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

MHA said that about 2,000 such Tablighi Jamaat members in Delhi, 1,804 have been shifted to quarantine centres while 334 symptomatic persons have been admitted to hospitals

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that decision on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) should have been taken during 1971 war between India and the neighbouring country.

India, China likely to hold another round of talks today

India, China likely to hold another round of talks today

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The Indian delegation at Thursday's talks is likely to be led by Naveen Srivastava, Joint Secretary (East Asia) in the external affairs ministry, they said.

India, China agree to talk to achieve complete disengagement

India, China agree to talk to achieve complete disengagement

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

India and China on Friday agreed to hold the next round of military talks at an early date to achieve the objective of complete disengagement in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh amid fresh sparring between the two sides on the prolonged Line of Actual Control (LAC) standoff.

India Tries To Find A New Route in Kabul

India Tries To Find A New Route in Kabul

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

The terrible beauty of Doval's initiative is that it is all about a new journey rather than about a set compass pointing toward a pre-determined destination, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India-US ties sailing in choppy waters

India-US ties sailing in choppy waters

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'2020 will show whether India's troubled domestic economic and political house reveals a mismatch in their strategic association or whether closer strategic ties are yet possible,' says Anita Inder Singh.

K P Sharma Oli elected Nepal's new prime minister

K P Sharma Oli elected Nepal's new prime minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

K P Sharma Oli was elected as the next prime minister of Nepal on Sunday defeating incumbent Sushil Koirala in a contest which became necessary after parties failed to forge a consensus amid violent protests over the country's new Constitution.

What the World Expects From the Taliban

What the World Expects From the Taliban

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The world's attention is on the new Taliban and the imminent announcement of an inclusive government in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Watch out for the charming Peng Liyuan

Watch out for the charming Peng Liyuan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

"Wife diplomacy", which has become focus of China's new leadership, would come into full play in India on Wednesday when Chinese Xi Jinping arrives in Ahemdabad along with his singer wife Peng Liyuan, who has become a fashion icon here.

Australia and Bangladesh hopeful cricket tour will proceed

Australia and Bangladesh hopeful cricket tour will proceed

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Cricket Australia (CA) is sending its own security expert to Bangladesh to determine whether or not it is safe for the Australian team to proceed with its planned tour.

'If you can't, will do it in a different way': US talks tough on Pak's terrorist havens

'If you can't, will do it in a different way': US talks tough on Pak's terrorist havens

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has told Pakistan that it must take action against terrorist groups and dismantle their safe havens on its soil.

Will Partha's arrest in SSC scam impact Mamata?

Will Partha's arrest in SSC scam impact Mamata?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

After the Trinamool's overwhelming majority in the West Bengal assembly elections last year, the SSC scam has given fresh ammunition to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India-Marxist. Ishita Ayan Dutt reports.

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended for 90 days

Hafiz Saeed's house arrest extended for 90 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Saeed's three-month detention period was to expire on Sunday night.

With Jet-Etihad in mind, MEA pushes FinMin to 'expedite' UAE trade talks

With Jet-Etihad in mind, MEA pushes FinMin to 'expedite' UAE trade talks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Abu Dhabi national carrier had bought 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways for $379 million in April.

How Modi can make our diplomats more effective

How Modi can make our diplomats more effective

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Has the Modi government ensured that the MEA keeps abreast of the times, asks Ambassador Vivek Katju.