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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.

PM to embark on 4-nation tour on Monday

PM to embark on 4-nation tour on Monday

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The tour is aimed at boosting India's economic engagement with these nations and inviting more investment.

Doval hopeful and positive about boundary talks with China

Doval hopeful and positive about boundary talks with China

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Describing the boundary talks with China as "positive", National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday said India has inalienable positions and the government will protect vital national interests.

Modi visit will advance fight on terror, Tillerson tells Jaishankar

Modi visit will advance fight on terror, Tillerson tells Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Secretary Tillerson met with Foreign Secretary Jaishankar on Friday to discuss the US-India relationship and the agenda for Prime Minister Modi's meetings at the White House on June 26, a State Department spokesman said told PTI.

PM receives his 'special friend', Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, at airport

PM receives his 'special friend', Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, at airport

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

During Al Nahyan's three-day visit, his first to India, the two countries will discuss ways to enhance ties in a range of areas including energy, economy and security and are expected to sign a number of agreements in sectors like oil nuclear energy, IT, aerospace, railways and electronics.

Modi in Moscow: PM gets red carpet welcome

Modi in Moscow: PM gets red carpet welcome

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

During his two day visit, Modi is expected to seal a raft of major deals in defence, nuclear energy and hydrocarbons sectors to further cement their 'special and privileged strategic ties'.

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi to embark on 3-day US visit today

Modi to embark on 3-day US visit today

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The main elements of the programme are bilateral meetings with the US leadership, participation in the Quad Leaders' Summit, address at the UN General Assembly and business interactions.

'We have to convert a good start into lasting progress'

'We have to convert a good start into lasting progress'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Text of PM Narendra Modi's press statement after delegation level talks with US President Obama at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.

India a land of opportunities: Modi tells Dutch CEOs

India a land of opportunities: Modi tells Dutch CEOs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

India has made 7,000 reforms for attracting foreign direct investment in various sectors including real estate and defence: Modi.

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit, Modi referred to Indo-US relations and said working together, the two nations can contribute to building a more peaceful, stable, secure, sustainable and prosperous world.

India may not get to play a major role in reconstruction of Ukraine

India may not get to play a major role in reconstruction of Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Reconstruction efforts after the Russia-Ukraine war will be dominated by the heft of the membership of major nations across international organisations. India is hamstrung because it does not play host to any major global institution nor does it hold positions of significant influence in the ones in which it has membership. As a result, the world's sixth largest economy is obliged to follow the rules set by most of them.

Modi holds key meetings with Abe, Turnbull and Vietnamese PM

Modi holds key meetings with Abe, Turnbull and Vietnamese PM

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The prime minister's meetings with Abe and Turnbull came a day after he held "very expansive" talks with US President Donald Trump on intensifying overall security and defence cooperation, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region where China is strengthening its military build up.

Dhaka, Delhi bonded under Beijing's shadow

Dhaka, Delhi bonded under Beijing's shadow

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The Sheikh Hasina-Narendra Modi summit put India-Bangladesh ties on a firmer pitch. Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) takes stock.

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

In China Sushma targets Pak, asks to identify states supporting terror

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sushma in her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers meeting said that terrorism is an enemy of basic human rights.

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in New Delhi onto participate in the fourth round of Indo-US strategic dialogue even as US announced to invest $100 million in India's burgeoning clean energy sector.

PM Modi holds talks with Uzbek Prez; discusses terror, Afghanistan

PM Modi holds talks with Uzbek Prez; discusses terror, Afghanistan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Terrorism and Afghanistan were the focus points of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's talks with Uzbek President Islam Karimov on his first visit to Central Asia.

The most crucial Indo-US defence issue that Modi-Obama need to discuss

The most crucial Indo-US defence issue that Modi-Obama need to discuss

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

'Implementation of the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative is as much a test for the Modi government to direct its bureaucratic processes, as it is of US commitment,' says Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd).

Trump cancels in-person G7, summit to be held via video-conference

Trump cancels in-person G7, summit to be held via video-conference

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The decision comes as countries around the world seal their borders and ban travel to stop the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed over 9,000 lives so far.

Only one country shouldn't be blamed for terrorism: Sartaj Aziz

Only one country shouldn't be blamed for terrorism: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

He did not mention the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Speaking at the State Banquet hosted in the honour of President Pranab Mukherjee, Namibian President Hage Geingob said Namibia commends India's commitment towards peaceful use of nuclear energy.

PM Modi begins 2-day visit to UAE, to discuss terror, trade in talks

PM Modi begins 2-day visit to UAE, to discuss terror, trade in talks

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

With terror and investments high on his agenda for talks with the UAE leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday began his two-day trip to this strategic Gulf nation with a visit to the historic Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, the world's third largest.

'This was a week I will not soon forget'

'This was a week I will not soon forget'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

'We use the word "historic" perhaps too much, but the prime minister's visit certainly was historic in so many ways.'

Breaking protocol, Modi receives Saudi Crown Prince at airport

Breaking protocol, Modi receives Saudi Crown Prince at airport

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

In a tweet, Modi said India is 'delighted to welcome' the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Tillerson said China's behaviour and action is "posing a challenge to the rules-based international order".

Sushma Swaraj in Iran with an aim to boost ties

Sushma Swaraj in Iran with an aim to boost ties

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

India has been eyeing deeper energy ties with Iran and has already lined up $20 billion as investment in oil and gas as well as in petrochemical and fertiliser sectors there.

India, US top cops meet to evolve plans against terror

India, US top cops meet to evolve plans against terror

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Top security experts of India and the US met in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss various measures, including exchange of technologies, to help each other face challenges like terrorism, cyber crime and ensuring safety of major cities.

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In a strong message to China, India and ASEAN on Thursday called for a "full and effective" implementation of the understanding between the parties involved in the South China Sea dispute, while stressing on maritime security and freedom of navigation in the critical sea lanes.

Don't glorify terrorists as martyrs: BIMSTEC's message to Pak

Don't glorify terrorists as martyrs: BIMSTEC's message to Pak

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The group was indirectly referring to Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif calling slain Hizbul terrorist Burhan a martyr.

Malaysia's Najib calls Modi 'man of action'

Malaysia's Najib calls Modi 'man of action'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Both countries will advance maritime security and strengthen disaster response in the region, says Modi.

President Pranab lists 8 steps to resolve India, China issues

President Pranab lists 8 steps to resolve India, China issues

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Outlining eight "pillars" for the future of India-China relations, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday underlined the need for comprehensively resolving challenges including the boundary question through "political acumen" and "civilisational wisdom".

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Trump is 'looking forward' to meeting Modi, says White House

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

WH said they are expected to set forth a vision that will expand the bilateral partnership

What Trump said on CAA, Delhi violence, Pak, Kashmir

What Trump said on CAA, Delhi violence, Pak, Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference, Trump described Modi as a "terrific" leader and India as a "tremendous country".

Bharti, UK govt consortium win bid for bankrupt satellite firm OneWeb

Bharti, UK govt consortium win bid for bankrupt satellite firm OneWeb

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While Indian telecom czar Sunil Mittal's Bharti did not share deal details, UK Business Secretary Alok Sharma said his government and Bharti Global, will provide $500 million each.

US rules out any India-type civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

US rules out any India-type civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Leaders of the two countries, however, did discuss on Pakistan's nuclear safety and security which is an ongoing discussion.

Pak beware! Dr Singh-Obama meet in Sept to boost defence ties

Pak beware! Dr Singh-Obama meet in Sept to boost defence ties

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet with United States President Barack Obama at the White House next month, where the two leaders will chart a course seeking enhanced bilateral ties and defence cooperation between the two countries, US officials have said. Dr Singh will visit the White House on September 27.

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Under the deal, Israel would suspend its plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank.

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The two countries also decided to expand trade and commercial ties holding that there are opportunities to exploit untapped economic potential in the two countries.