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India CAN'T become a permanent UNSC member: Sharif tells Obama

India CAN'T become a permanent UNSC member: Sharif tells Obama

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

India's permanent membership in the reformed UNSC is unacceptable to Pakistan

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Will hold tricolour and J-K flag together: Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

"We are the people, especially in the Kashmir Valley, who upheld the tricolour high over the years at the cost of thousands of our workers who were martyred," Mufti told reporters in Jammu at the end of her five-day visit to Jammu -- her first after release from over one-year-long detention under the Pubic Safety Act (PSA).

PHOTOS: PM Modi meet world leaders at G7

PHOTOS: PM Modi meet world leaders at G7

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Though India is not a member of the G7 grouping, Modi has been personally invited by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Pakistan knocks UN doors against India's new map law

Pakistan knocks UN doors against India's new map law

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Pakistan on Tuesday said it has expressed "serious concern" to the United Nations over a draft bill in the Indian Parliament over the map of Kashmir and called upon the world body to uphold its resolutions and urge India to stop such acts which are in "violation of international law".

'Unhappy' with government, Vikramaditya Singh quits PDP

'Unhappy' with government, Vikramaditya Singh quits PDP

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Singh said it was not possible for him to continue with the PDP which 'disregarded the demands and aspirations of Jammu region'.

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

First coach Manhas remembers 17-year-old terrorising Ranji batters at nets

COVID-19: India breaches 31-lakh mark, recovery rate over 75%

COVID-19: India breaches 31-lakh mark, recovery rate over 75%

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7.

Pak may not oppose listing of JeM chief as global terrorist

Pak may not oppose listing of JeM chief as global terrorist

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

"Time has come for Pakistan to decide in its own interests. We will do what's in Pakistan's interests," Qureshi told Geo TV in an interview.

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

This is the third consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 45,000.

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, a cumulative total of 1,54,28,170 samples have been tested up to July 23 with 3,52,801 samples being tested on Thursday.

'Trump is the only president to acknowledge Hindus'

'Trump is the only president to acknowledge Hindus'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Participating in an online session, a panel of Hindu-American women, from different walks of life, expressed their strong views in favour of President Trump.

India records spike of 34,884 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India records spike of 34,884 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

According to the ministry's data updated at 8 am on Saturday, 6,53,750 people have recovered from the disease so far.

Sena dares BJP to file cases against Arnab's 'treason'

Sena dares BJP to file cases against Arnab's 'treason'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

It is good BJP leaders filed offences against makers of Tandav web series over its content, but they will be truly men if the party registers cases also against journalist Arnab Goswami who insulted martyrdom of Indian soldiers, the Shiv Sena said on Thursday.

PoK will soon be part of India: Yogi Adityanath

PoK will soon be part of India: Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

He said time has come for freedom of PoK and it would be part of India soon.

India records over 26,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs for first time

India records over 26,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs for first time

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

With as many as 2,30,599 COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state, followed by Tamil Nadu (1,26,581) and Delhi (1,07,051).

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana, UP and Andhra Pradesh contribute to around 75 per cent of the new cases, according to the Union health ministry data.

Buzz: Raina signs MoU to start academy

Buzz: Raina signs MoU to start academy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

New Zealand's highest Test and one-day runs scorer, Taylor should achieve another milestone this season by becoming the most country's most capped player.

Differences shouldn't become disputes: India to China

Differences shouldn't become disputes: India to China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Welcoming Jaishankar, Foreign Minister Wang referred to the Indo-Pak tensions without directly mentioning about India scrapping the Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu who is favoured to win the battle to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

India reports 18,552 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs; tally tops 5 lakh

India reports 18,552 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs; tally tops 5 lakh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The COVID-19 caseload zoomed to 5,08,953, while 384 fresh fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 1,97,387, while 2,95,880 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, according to the updated figure at 8 am.

Pakistan calls death of minor Kashmiri boy 'state terrorism'

Pakistan calls death of minor Kashmiri boy 'state terrorism'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Condoling the death of Junaid Akhnoon, Pakistan's foreign office claimed the incident was part of "continued Indian atrocities" in Kashmir. "The cold-blooded murder is the worst example of state terrorism of the Indian government and is indeed deplorable," it said in a press release.

Rise of Taliban poses serious threat: Rajnath to Austrian delegation

Rise of Taliban poses serious threat: Rajnath to Austrian delegation

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The India delegation flagged concerns over the possible implication of the Taliban's capture of power for the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir as there are apprehensions about spill-over of terrorist activities from Afghanistan to the union territory, the sources said.

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'India would not like to see Pakistani domination and tutelage of Afghanistan against Indian security and economic interests.'

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'The MEA, hopefully, made it clear that the Indian PM can't be seen in Xi Jinping's company when China has, for all intents and purposes, annexed over 1,000 sq kms of Indian territory in eastern Ladakh, and essentially that the Wuhan spirit and the Mamallapuram spirit have turned into vinegar.'

Imran Khan's minister shares stage with terrorist Hafiz Saeed

Imran Khan's minister shares stage with terrorist Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-Ul-Haq Qadri was seen seated near Saeed as he addressed an All Parties Conference organised by the Difa-e-Pakistan Council on Sunday.

India's Covid tally crosses 67 lakh; 57 lakh recovered

India's Covid tally crosses 67 lakh; 57 lakh recovered

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

There are 907883 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 13.44 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India calls on SCO nations to eradicate terror safe havens

India calls on SCO nations to eradicate terror safe havens

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

In an address at the Council of Heads of Government meeting of the eight-member SCO, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said the most important challenge faced by the region is terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism, and that India remained concerned about threats emerging from ungoverned spaces as well.

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The Pakistani move to ban militant outfits and placate international opinion and Islamabad's openness to a UN security council resolution on Azhar -- instead of beseeching China to cast yet another veto -- enables Islamabad to occupy the high ground,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

20 Indian-Americans in Biden administration, 17 at key WH positions

20 Indian-Americans in Biden administration, 17 at key WH positions

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

It is also for the first time ever that so many Indian-Americans have been roped into a presidential administration ever before the inauguration. Biden, a Democrat, is still quite far away from filling all the positions in his administration.

Nagaland declared 'disturbed' for 6 more months under AFSPA

Nagaland declared 'disturbed' for 6 more months under AFSPA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The MHA said the government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of Nagaland is in such a disturbed and dangerous condition that the use of armed forces in aid of civil power is necessary.

Victory for American diplomacy: Pompeo on Azhar's UN listing

Victory for American diplomacy: Pompeo on Azhar's UN listing

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'Congrats to our team @USUN for their work in negotiating JEM's Masood Azhar's #UN designation as a terrorist,' Pompeo tweeted.

TMC MLA Vaishali Dalmiya caught talking on phone during national anthem

TMC MLA Vaishali Dalmiya caught talking on phone during national anthem

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The TMC leader, who was attending a sports event in Howrah, West Bengal on Sunday was busy attending phone calls while the national anthem was being played.

Will strike if attack by non-state actors imminent: India at UN

Will strike if attack by non-state actors imminent: India at UN

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Exercising self-defence is a nation's primary right when a situation demands 'immediate and proportionate action' and applies also to attacks by non-state actors, India told a United Nations meeting, highlighting several proxy cross-border and state-supported terrorist attacks like the 26/11 Mumbai assault the country was subjected to from its neighbour.

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Restricting the input credit is not a good idea for any sector, particularly real estate which requires more formalisation.

India using artillery fire to escalate tension: Pak to UN

India using artillery fire to escalate tension: Pak to UN

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Pakistan has drawn the attention of the United Nations to what it said was India's "intention" to escalate tension on the Line of Control by launching artillery barrages, which were threatening regional peace and security.

Our duty to ensure such things do not happen: Prez on Kathua rape

Our duty to ensure such things do not happen: Prez on Kathua rape

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The president said he was hopeful that "all among us will fulfill the responsibility of securing our girl child".

India records 45,720 COVID cases in biggest 24-hr spike

India records 45,720 COVID cases in biggest 24-hr spike

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The country crossed the 12-lakh mark, just three days after it went past the 11-lakh milestone.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 12 lakh, toll at 28,732

India's COVID-19 tally nears 12 lakh, toll at 28,732

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

This is the seventh consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 30,000.

US, France, UK in intense discussions with China on Azhar listing at UN

US, France, UK in intense discussions with China on Azhar listing at UN

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The three countries have indicated that they are willing to accommodate Chinese request for changes in the language as long as it does not change the substance of the resolution and it ends up designating Azhar as a UN global terrorist.

India again records over 78,000 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 37 lakh

India again records over 78,000 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 37 lakh

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The death toll climbed to 66,333 with 1,045 more fatalities reported in 24 hours.