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No boots from India on Afghan ground: Sitharaman

No boots from India on Afghan ground: Sitharaman

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Mattis said there can be 'no tolerance to terrorism safe havens'.

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

China on Thursday said its stand on blocking India against UN action on Pakistan was based on "facts" and in the spirit of "objectiveness and fairness".

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Chinese Premier Premier Li Keqiang said world economic recovery should not be driven by mainly China, but in concert with many countries.

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

A US president graced the Republic Day parade in the first year of the Modi regime. Will another American prez turn up in the final year of the first Modi Sarkar?

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Dr Singh, visibly relieved, said, 'Yesterday night I couldn't sleep. I stayed awake, praying throughout. You have saved the country'.' A fascinating excerpt from former atomic energy chief Dr Anil Kakodkar's memoir Fire And Fury: Transforming India's Strategic Identity.

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Taliban failed to honour Doha accord, never renounced Al-Qaeda: US general Mark Milley

<I>Game Of Thrones, Horror Story</i> lead Emmy 2013 nominations

Game Of Thrones, Horror Story lead Emmy 2013 nominations

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The 65th Emmys will be held on September 22 in Los Angeles.

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Golden Globes 2019: Rami Malek, Glenn Close win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Who won at the Globes? We tell you!

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The partnership will look to expand Ford's reach in the fast-growing Indian market and improve M&M's access to global markets

Biden: No cause to worry for India

Biden: No cause to worry for India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Washington might occasionally make some noises about alleged human rights violations and related issues but commonality of interests will only see the Indo-US ties grow stronger, observes Virendra Kapoor.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

US body upbeat on Modi's US visit, expect trade to strengthen

US body upbeat on Modi's US visit, expect trade to strengthen

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The visit of Modi to the United States represents an important opportunity to rejuvenate bilateral ties after a period of malaise and inattention.

'All options' open to deal with Pak: White House

'All options' open to deal with Pak: White House

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

The US wants action against the existing safe havens of the Taliban and the Haqqani network and demolish its ability to carry out strikes across the border in Afghanistan.

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Will be the Prez who seeks to unify, not divide: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

"I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify; who doesn't see red states and blue states, only sees the United States," Biden said in his victory speech on Saturday night.

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been asked to complete its investigation in a week, meaning the confirmation of Kavanaugh, 53, as Supreme Court judge would be delayed by at least a week.

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Britain's Sunday Times and Germany's ARD say the results from the database of the sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), show evidence of widespread cheating among long distance runners.

List of Australian Open men's singles champions

List of Australian Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated):

Cook among top tech CEOs to meet Modi ahead of Trump summit

Cook among top tech CEOs to meet Modi ahead of Trump summit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

American CEOs expected to meet Modi on Sunday include Apple's Tim Cook, Walmart's Doug McMillon, Caterpillar's Jim Umpleby, Google's Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.

Commerce minister plans to push the idea of co-working spaces

Commerce minister plans to push the idea of co-working spaces

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

To tap into the growing demand for offices, several global and Indian co-working entities are creating stock in the top cities.

Indus treaty processes 'paused', WB asks India, Pak to resolve differences

Indus treaty processes 'paused', WB asks India, Pak to resolve differences

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Pausing the process for now, the bank would hold off from appointing the Chairman for the Court of Arbitration or the neutral expert -- appointments that had been expected on December 12 as earlier communicated by the bank.

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lobbying on the Hill is time consuming and cumbersome, but very effective to influence US government policies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, deputy chief of mission at the Indian embassy in Washington, DC after the 1998 nuclear tests and during the Kargil War.

After Modi, Swaraj raises Lakhvi issue with China

After Modi, Swaraj raises Lakhvi issue with China

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

She said China's blocking of India's move in the UN for action against Pakistan over 26/11 plotter, saying it was at "variance" with progress in ties.

Top US diplomat for Af-Pak stepping down

Top US diplomat for Af-Pak stepping down

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan James Dobbins is stepping down, Secretary of State John Kerry today said amid a political crisis in the war-torn country.

Tough road ahead for N-deal: Top Indian American diplomat

Tough road ahead for N-deal: Top Indian American diplomat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

A top Obama administration official on Thursday said that though some progress is being made in the implementation of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, it is going to be a long and tough road to work through the issues related to India's nuclear liability law.

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The Trump regime has informed the Congress that it 'strongly supports' transfers of F-18 and F-16 fighter proposals put forth by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.

US President Barack Obama leaves for India

US President Barack Obama leaves for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama on Saturday embarked on his highly anticipated three-day landmark trip to India during which the two countries will strive to make progress on climate change, defence and economic cooperation.

How Malabar 2018 will benefit Indian Navy

How Malabar 2018 will benefit Indian Navy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Indian Admirals say Malabar 2018 will involve unprecedented complexity, featuring enemy threats in all three dimensions, but especially underwater threats from submarines -- a key Chinese strength. For the first time, officers from all three navies will be posted on other navies' warships. That means Indian Navy officers will obtain the unprecedented benefits of operating on US nuclear attack submarines and Japan's highly regarded Soryu submarines.

Images that will make you go OMG!

Images that will make you go OMG!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Photographs from moments that shaped the world last week.

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.

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Pakistan's Test stalwart Younis Khan, who led the national team to its only World T20 title in 2009, remained unsold while captain Misbah-ul Haq was snapped up by the Islamabad franchise on the first day of the Players' Draft for the Pakistan Super League, on Monday.

Golden Globes 2019: On The Red Carpet

Golden Globes 2019: On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A look at Hollywood's swish set at the Globes.

No indication of trauma, suicide in Prince's death: Los Angeles Police

No indication of trauma, suicide in Prince's death: Los Angeles Police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

An autopsy was conducted yesterday, but test results could take weeks.

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated):

Golden Globes 2019: The *inside* story

Golden Globes 2019: The *inside* story

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

We love Charlize Theron's look!

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The 41st US president held his post from 1989 and 1993.

Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts named by NASA for first commercial flights

Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts named by NASA for first commercial flights

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

The eight active NASA astronauts and one former astronaut-turned-corporate crew member will launch on Boeing CST-100 Starliner and SpaceX Dragoncapsules to the International Space Station beginning in 2019.

Take sustained, decisive measures against terrorists: Pompeo to Imran

Take sustained, decisive measures against terrorists: Pompeo to Imran

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Pak seeks US help to ease tensions with India.

Did missing Indian student drown in Nebraska creek?

Did missing Indian student drown in Nebraska creek?

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Authorities believe that Anwesha Dey, a 30-year-old doctoral student from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, who went missing on May 3, may have fallen into the creek.

No Chinese upmanship at BRICS please!

No Chinese upmanship at BRICS please!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'It is unrealistic to expect that security dilemmas and strategic distrust to disappear or even diminish any time soon,' says Rup Narayan Das.

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

US ready to stop all funding to Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The State Department and the White House too said that the US expects Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorists operating from its soil.