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US, allies warn Hezbollah against escalating conflict in Israel

US, allies warn Hezbollah against escalating conflict in Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been cautioned by the United States and its allies against escalating the conflict in Israel. This comes after the deployment of US military assets to prevent a potential widening of the war, multiple US officials aware of the matter told CNN.

Iranian twins die in surgery

Iranian twins die in surgery

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

Joined at the head, they underwent surgery to fulfil their desire to lead separate lives.

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Uber Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dara Khosrowshahi sees India as one of the toughest markets and a standard to succeed in any other part of the world. One of the biggest challenges for the ride-hailing firm, according to Khosrowshahi, is the expectation of Indian consumers for more services at lower spending. "India is one of the toughest markets out there.

My Nobel Moments

My Nobel Moments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was lovely to enjoy the magical atmosphere of celebrating the spectacular accomplishments of extraordinary men and women who had enriched the world of sciences, literature and peace, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan after attending last week's Nobel Prize awards ceremony.

Cut down Iranian oil purchases: Hillary to India

Cut down Iranian oil purchases: Hillary to India

Rediff.com7 May 2012

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday urged India to do "even more" to cut its purchases of oil from sanctions-hit Iran to keep pressure on that country to o prove its nuclear programme is peaceful.

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City lose, Neymar's Al-Hilal held

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City lose, Neymar's Al-Hilal held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Mumbai City FC lost 2-0 to Iranian Club Nassaji Mazandaran in their first AFC Champions League group stage game at home.

US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

US to impose costs on Iran for crackdown against protesters: Biden

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The US is alarmed and appalled by reports of security authorities responding to university students' peaceful protests with violence and mass arrests.

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A search of Ardebili's computer had revealed email communication between Ardebili and Vikramaditya, culminating in Vikramaditya forwarding a price quote and bank account information to Ardebili for various items, including digital microwave radios, the statement said.

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israel needs to come terms with the new reality that they are no longer invincible or the dominant power in the West Asian region, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US imposes penalties on Iranian firms, individuals

US imposes penalties on Iranian firms, individuals

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The United States has slapped fresh sanctions on dozens of Iranian firms and individuals having links with the country's nuclear and missile programme, expanding its list of penalties following the United Nations Security Council's fresh resolution.

Iranian prez Ahmadinejad targeted with shoe in Egypt

Iranian prez Ahmadinejad targeted with shoe in Egypt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on a historic visit to Egypt, has narrowly escaped being hit by shoes hurled at him -- a grave insult in the Arab world.

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

Indian crew aboard Iranian oil tanker released in Gibraltar

Indian crew aboard Iranian oil tanker released in Gibraltar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

A spokesman for Gibraltar's government also confirmed that police proceedings against four members of the crew had ended.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

Iran players resume singing of national anthem at World Cup match

Iran players resume singing of national anthem at World Cup match

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Loud jeers were heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played, with the team singing quietly as it played.

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after talks in Beijing between officials from the two rival Middle East powers, Iranian state media reported on Friday.

Bangkok blasts: Iranian to be extradited to Thailand

Bangkok blasts: Iranian to be extradited to Thailand

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Thailand on Thursday said that an Iranian national suspected to be involved in the botched bomb plot in Bangkok will be extradited from Malaysia. Masoud Sedaghat Zadeh, a suspect in Tuesday's triple bomb explosions was central Bangkok was arrested yesterday by Malaysian authorities in Kuala Lumpur.

India reduced import of Iranian oil in the last 4 years

India reduced import of Iranian oil in the last 4 years

Rediff.com8 May 2012

In the last four years, India has significantly reduced its import of Iranian oil by volume from 16 per cent in 2008 to 10 per cent now, a US Congressional report has said.

'Israelis target of Iranian suspects in Bangkok blasts'

'Israelis target of Iranian suspects in Bangkok blasts'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Backing Israel's claims, Thailand police chief has said the three Iranian suspects arrested after the triple blasts in Bangkok were plotting to target Israeli diplomats and confirmed that the sticky bomb found at the attacks' site matched the explosives used in Monday's incident in Delhi.

Iranian youth planted bomb on Israeli diplomat's car?

Iranian youth planted bomb on Israeli diplomat's car?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Indian investigators probing Monday's Israel embassy car blast, which left a diplomat and three others injured, claimed to have identified the youth who planted the explosive. Sources say that the motorcyclist who was following the SUV was an Iranian youth.

Trump says he is ready to meet Iranian President Rouhani

Trump says he is ready to meet Iranian President Rouhani

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The US president said he would meet without any precondition.

None immune from Iranian nuclear threat, warns Israel

None immune from Iranian nuclear threat, warns Israel

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Proponent of a pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, a top Israeli leader has warned the West that no country was immune to Tehran's missiles and that the range of these rockets covers most of Europe.

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

He said that as India aspires to become the voice of the Global South, it cannot be discussed without discussing the problems of people in Palestine.

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

All eyes on politically charged US vs Iran clash at World Cup

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The United States and Iran severed formal relations in 1980 after the Revolution and ties were hostile when their soccer teams clashed in the 1998 World Cup.

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

Asian Games: Sarabjot-Divya win silver in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Asian Games: Sarabjot-Divya win silver in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Sarabjot Singh and Divya T S settled for a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, losing in the final to China's Zhang Bowen and Jiang Ranxin.

Iran arrests footballers in raid at party

Iran arrests footballers in raid at party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The YJC news agency said the gathering was a birthday party, and added that all those detained had been released except one person, who is not a soccer player.

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi jailed for 6 years

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi jailed for 6 years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Panahi, known for his internationally acclaimed movies like The Circle, White Balloon and The Mirror on humanitarian struggles in the country, has been outspoken in his support of Iran's opposition movement, earning the wrath of the government.

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Santiago Sanchez was last heard from on Oct. 1 when he sent friends a picture of himself on the Iraq-Iran border

Iran 'satisfied' with India's stance on Prophet remark row

Iran 'satisfied' with India's stance on Prophet remark row

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Abdollahian, who is on his first visit to India since he assumed office last year, raised the issue of the controversial remarks, made by two former Bharatiya Janata Party spokespersons, in his meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in the national capital on Wednesday.

13 kids die in Iranian school blaze

13 kids die in Iranian school blaze

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Herzog further claimed that Iran is supporting the "terror machine" by providing billions of dollars aiming to undermine the regional situation.

Modi cannot be intimidated or forced to act against Indian interests: Putin

Modi cannot be intimidated or forced to act against Indian interests: Putin

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Putin said the 'policy' pursued by Modi is the main 'guarantor' of relations between the two countries.

Iran arrests popular actress Taraneh Alidoosti for supporting anti-hijab stir

Iran arrests popular actress Taraneh Alidoosti for supporting anti-hijab stir

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested as there was a "lack of evidence for her claims," CNN reported citing Fars news agency.

The World On Wednesday In Pictures

The World On Wednesday In Pictures

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrives to address the United Nations General Assembly.

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After his visit to Brussels, McGurk will visit Israel where he is slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and senior security and intelligence officials.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

PICS: Centre Court can't get enough of Federer!

PICS: Centre Court can't get enough of Federer!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Federer received a standing ovation from the 15,000 capacity crowd that lasted several minutes.

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A man jumps from the 6th floor of Mantralaya, the Maharashtra government's administrative headquarters in Mumbai, but lands in the safety net installed in the building.

Iranian charged by Thai police for Bangkok triple blasts

Iranian charged by Thai police for Bangkok triple blasts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

An Iranian national was on Monday formally charged by the Thai police for his alleged role in last week's triple blasts that rocked central Bangkok in what is seen as a botched attempt to target Israeli diplomats.