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India objects to Singapore PM's remarks on lawmakers

India objects to Singapore PM's remarks on lawmakers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the issue was raised with the Singaporean high commissioner at the ministry of external affairs.

Neeraj, Dinesh Karthik for India-UK 'Week of Sport'

Neeraj, Dinesh Karthik for India-UK 'Week of Sport'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The British government launched the 'India-UK Week of Sport' on Monday to celebrate the incredible "living bridge" between both nations to mark India's 75th year of Independence.

India, Pakistan trade charges over LoC firing

India, Pakistan trade charges over LoC firing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

India on Tuesday protested to Pakistan over the unprovoked firing from across the border to give cover to infiltrators when its Deputy High Commissioner was summoned for the fourth time in just over a week over alleged "unprovoked ceasefire violations".

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

'Never expected, and never in history, not a single country has extended that kind of assistance'

Canada arrests 3 Indians in Nijjar's killing, says more people involved

Canada arrests 3 Indians in Nijjar's killing, says more people involved

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Three people have been arrested and charged in the killing of Sikh activist Nijjar, CTV News quoted a senior government source as saying.

Govt defends CJI's exclusion from EC selection panel in SC

Govt defends CJI's exclusion from EC selection panel in SC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In an affidavit filed in the apex court, the Union law ministry rejected the petitioner's claim that the two election commissioners were hastily appointed on March 14 to "pre-empt" the orders of the top court the next day, when the matters challenging the 2023 law were listed for hearing on interim relief.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

India's 1st girls school, started by Phules, razed for new memorial

India's 1st girls school, started by Phules, razed for new memorial

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The civic body plans to build a national memorial dedicated to the social reformer couple at the site, officials said. However, local people and traders had refused to vacate the place and moved court.

In a first, India comments on human rights situation in China's Xinjiang

In a first, India comments on human rights situation in China's Xinjiang

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India on Friday said rights of people in China's Xinjiang region should be "respected and guaranteed".

Officials violating demolition guidelines will pay for rebuild: SC

Officials violating demolition guidelines will pay for rebuild: SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties and said affected people need to be given some time to challenge demolition orders before an appropriate forum.

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

It is when one looks away from the immediate song and dance and at the granular detail of what has been going on since 2014 that one realises what the quality and competence of thinking and execution is in this project we call New India, asserts Aakar Patel.

India summons Basit after Pak cancelled envoy's event

India summons Basit after Pak cancelled envoy's event

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

On Tuesday, Karachi Chamber of Commerce cancelled an event of Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Gautam Bambawale at the last minute, apparently over his remarks on Pakistan's interference in Kashmir.

President Pays Homage To The Queen

President Pays Homage To The Queen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Murmu pays her respects at Westminster Hall where Queen Elizabeth II was lying-in-state on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Differences with Modi govt or BJP ticket?: Oppn on Goel resignation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Taking potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party, some opposition leaders also wondered if Goel resigned to contest the Lok Sabha polls on its ticket like former Calcutta high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay.

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Yunus, 84, was administered the oath of office by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'.

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair.

Pak is illegally occupying parts of J&K: India at UNHRC

Pak is illegally occupying parts of J&K: India at UNHRC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The whole state of Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. Pakistan remains in illegal occupation of a part of our territory Ajit Kumar, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UN offices and other International Organisations said in a statement.

Police must follow rules as a person's arrest is drastic: HC

Police must follow rules as a person's arrest is drastic: HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande termed the man's arrest illegal, as the police had not informed him in writing of the grounds for it.

India says Trudeau's remarks constitute 'unacceptable interference'

India says Trudeau's remarks constitute 'unacceptable interference'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

India summoned Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel, and told him that the comments made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and others in his cabinet on the farmers' protest constituted an 'unacceptable interference' in the country's internal affairs and these actions, if continued, will have a 'seriously damaging' impact on the bilateral ties.

Khalistani attack on Indian Commission: 1 held in London

Khalistani attack on Indian Commission: 1 held in London

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Scotland Yard has arrested a man on suspicion of 'violent disorder' in connection with an attack on the Indian High Commission in London in March this year.

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.

Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed India's ambassador to US

Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed India's ambassador to US

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Sandhu, a 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently posted as high commissioner of India in Sri Lanka.

Wolves seeking revenge by attacking humans: Expert

Wolves seeking revenge by attacking humans: Expert

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

As Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich grapples with wolf terror, an expert has said the series of attacks on the residents of Mehsi tehsil might be due to wolves "seeking revenge" for possible habitat loss or killing of their cubs.

India slams UN human rights body's remarks against Setalvad's arrest

India slams UN human rights body's remarks against Setalvad's arrest

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has voiced concern over the arrest and detention of social activist Setalvad and called for her immediate release.

Farmers' protest internal issue of India, for it to resolve: British govt

Farmers' protest internal issue of India, for it to resolve: British govt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

British lawmakers will debate the issue of press freedom and safety of protesters in India next Monday in response to an e-petition which had crossed the 1,00,000-signature threshold required for such a debate, the House of Commons Petitions Committee had confirmed earlier this week.

Pak appoints Shahid Malik as envoy to India

Pak appoints Shahid Malik as envoy to India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Pakistan on Friday appointed career diplomat and old India hand Shahid Malik as its new high commissioner to New Delhi, replacing Aziz Ahmed Khan.

Violence breaks out in Melbourne over 'Khalistan referendum', many Sikhs detained

Violence breaks out in Melbourne over 'Khalistan referendum', many Sikhs detained

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Two people were injured and as many Sikh men were detained when two separate brawls broke out between Khalistani activists and pro-India demonstrators in Melbourne during the so-called 'Punjab independence referendum', the police said on Monday.

India should recall envoy to Pak, demands BJP

India should recall envoy to Pak, demands BJP

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday demanded that India call back its high commissioner in Pakistan and scale down diplomatic relations with Islamabad in the wake of the death of Sarabjit Singh after a brutal attack.

Pakistan nominates envoy to India: Report

Pakistan nominates envoy to India: Report

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Pakistani daily The News hinted that the name of Aziz Ahmed Khan, foreign office spokesman, has been forwarded to India for approval.

India, Pak summon each other's envoys again

India, Pak summon each other's envoys again

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

This is the sixth time in over two weeks that the Indian Deputy high commissioner has been summoned to the FO in Islamabad.

Pak PM Sharif for good ties with India amid war of words

Pak PM Sharif for good ties with India amid war of words

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Amidst exchange of barbs, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday struck a conciliatory note saying he wants to establish good relations with India.

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A BMW car hit a pedestrian who was walking on the city's Embassy Road at around 8am and attempted to flee, Geo News reported quoting some eyewitnesses.

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Doctor's stir continues, govt hikes security in hospitals

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Healthcare services remained affected at state-run hospitals in West Bengal as junior doctors continued their cease-work protest.

No political instability in Pak: Envoy to India

No political instability in Pak: Envoy to India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Pakistan High Commissioner in India Shahid Malik on Friday said there is no political instability in his country and trade relations with India are normal.

Invite leader of largest pre-poll alliance if...: 6 Madras HC ex-judges write to Prez

Invite leader of largest pre-poll alliance if...: 6 Madras HC ex-judges write to Prez

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

They said there was "genuine concern" that if the present ruling dispensation loses people's mandate, the transition of power may not be smooth and there could be a constitutional crisis.

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Trudeau's statements, asserting that they contained outrageous claims of genocide relating to past conflicts in the country.

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Does India Need A Population Policy?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Experts recommend awaiting the findings of the 2021 Census, which is yet to be conducted, before introducing population control policies.

India to stay on high growth path for 10-20 years

India to stay on high growth path for 10-20 years

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

"People in India are benefiting from the whole process of liberalisation," Finance Minister Arun Jailtey said.

Ram Mandir to get stone from Sita temple in Lanka

Ram Mandir to get stone from Sita temple in Lanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The stone is expected to be brought to India by Sri Lankan high commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda.