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Kerry expresses sympathy with victims of H'bad blasts

Kerry expresses sympathy with victims of H'bad blasts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday made his maiden tweet to express sympathies with the people of Hyderabad, the venue of twin blasts that killed nearly a dozen people.

India-Pak must overcome mistrust, reengage in dialogue: Kerry in Pakistan

India-Pak must overcome mistrust, reengage in dialogue: Kerry in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry during his visit to Pakistan addressed the issue of terrorism and also called on both - India and Pakistan to find a diplomatic solution to the violence at the border issue.

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to India on June 23 to co-chair the 4th India-US strategic dialogue, his spokesperson said on Wednesday.

John Kerry to replace Clinton as US secretary of state

John Kerry to replace Clinton as US secretary of state

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The United States senate on Tuesday approved Democratic Senator John Kerry as the next secretary of state, who is set to replace Hillary Clinton.

Why India need not be worried about John Kerry

Why India need not be worried about John Kerry

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Just as Pakistan will be fooling itself if it believes that US Secretary of State John Kerry is going to be Pakistan's friend, India is being unnecessarily defeatist if it thinks that Kerry's nomination will be a disaster for India. Kerry is neither going to be pro-India nor pro-Pakistan, he will be pro-US, says Harsh V Pant.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Kerry's impending nomination hailed by S-Asia experts

Kerry's impending nomination hailed by S-Asia experts

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Leading South Asia experts, who have interacted closely with Senator John F Kerry, the chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee -- whose nomination as the new secretary of state to succeed Hillary Clinton is expected to be announced shortly by President Barack Obama -- have hailed the pending appointment and predicted that he would be catalytic toward further advancing US-India relations.

Kerry all praise for Andhra Pradesh

Kerry all praise for Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Americans must trust their government: Kerry

Americans must trust their government: Kerry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has emphasised on vital balance between privacy and the protection of people, saying the three branches of the US government were working to keep Americans safe.

Kerry backs India's inclusion as permanent member of UNSC

Kerry backs India's inclusion as permanent member of UNSC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The United States welcomes India as a rising power and backs its inclusion as a permanent member of a reformed and expanded United Nations Security Council, Secretary of State John Kerry has said ahead of his maiden visit to New Delhi.

Kerry leaves for India to attend annual strategic dialogue

Kerry leaves for India to attend annual strategic dialogue

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry, heading a high-powered delegation of his cabinet colleagues and top military commanders, today left for India as part of his 10-day seven nation Asia trip.

Despite rain and traffic, Kerry still had a 'terrific' India trip

Despite rain and traffic, Kerry still had a 'terrific' India trip

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Despite being stuck in New Delhi's traffic and cancelling engagements due to heavy downpour, US Secretary of State John Kerry has had a "terrific" time in India over the last few days, his spokesperson has said.

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

'Performance in IPL will be important for T20 World Cup selection'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Veteran coach Tom Moody on Thursday said the players' performance in highly-competitive leagues like IPL and ILT20 will have an added heft this time because of the impact it can have on the team selection ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Uphold rights of all citizens, allow them to protest: Kerry

Uphold rights of all citizens, allow them to protest: Kerry

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

He said one has to respect rights of all our citizens, regardless of ethnicity, language or creed.

Sushma and Kerry steer Indo-US ties into strategic gear

Sushma and Kerry steer Indo-US ties into strategic gear

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Recognising the threat posed by outfits like the Al Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Dawood Ibrahim network, India and the United States have agreed to deepen cooperation in fighting terrorism and asked Pakistan to bring to justice the 2008 Mumbai attack perpetrators.

Bush, Kerry neck-and-neck: Opinion polls

Bush, Kerry neck-and-neck: Opinion polls

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Forty-eight per cent of likely voters questioned in an ABC News-Washington Post survey said they would vote for Bush while 48 per cent opted for Kerry.

John Kerry likely to be next US secretary of state

John Kerry likely to be next US secretary of state

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

United States President Barack Obama is likely to nominate Senator John Kerry as his next secretary of state, according to media reports. Kerry, currently the chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations committee, has been a close confidant of Obama on foreign policy issues.

Best bang for the buck, promises Kerry

Best bang for the buck, promises Kerry

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

The Democratic presidential candidate and his running mate John Edwards have pledged to provide fiscal responsibility in the US government.

Kerry-Lugar Bill not ideal document: Pak

Kerry-Lugar Bill not ideal document: Pak

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

A day after its powerful army expressed "serious concern" over some of the provisions in the US economic aid bill, the Pakistan government said on Thursday that the legislation is "not an ideal document" and that it is not binding on it to accept clauses laid in it.

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on July 30 on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with Indian leaders on a range of key bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest besides co-chairing the fifth India-US Strategic Dialogue.

Foreign polls prefer Kerry

Foreign polls prefer Kerry

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Citizens of eight of 10 nations polled by leading newspapers oppose the re-election of George W Bush as president.

Pix: Clinton out, Kerry takes over as secretary of state

Pix: Clinton out, Kerry takes over as secretary of state

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

John Kerry, the veteran American politician and 2004 presidential candidate, has been sworn in as the United States secretary of state, replacing Hillary Clinton.

Modi wants to move rapidly to make things happen in India: John Kerry

Modi wants to move rapidly to make things happen in India: John Kerry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Elaborating on America and India's scope of engagement, Kerry said he has seen first-hand the transformation in Indo-US relationship as well as the ups and downs in the relationship. Kerry says the world's oldest and largest democracy were "finally beginning to captalise on our connections to each other." Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports after the media interaction with the US secretary of state.

Kerry, two other US Senators to visit India

Kerry, two other US Senators to visit India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

The Indo-US civil nuclear deal, climate change, and developments in Pakistan are likely to figure in the discussions that John Kerry, Joseph Biden and Chuck Hagel will have with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and some other leaders.

Modi was denied visa by previous government: John Kerry

Modi was denied visa by previous government: John Kerry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

In perhaps the first explanation of the US denial of visa for Narendra Modi, the Obama Administration on Thursday said the decision was taken by the "previous" government.

Education a key pillar of India-US partnership: Kerry

Education a key pillar of India-US partnership: Kerry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry and Union HRD Minister Dr M M Pallam Raju on Tuesday called for greater cooperation between the two countries in the education and knowledge building sector.

John Kerry wins New Hampshire primary

John Kerry wins New Hampshire primary

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Senator John Kerry continued his unexpected triumph in the Democratic race to challenge US President George W Bush by pulling off yet another victory in the New Hampshire primary on Monday.

Kerry presses India on WTO deal ahead of arrival

Kerry presses India on WTO deal ahead of arrival

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Says India stands to gain by setting up a level playing field instead of creating trade barriers

Kerry wins official nomination

Kerry wins official nomination

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Kerry to revive peace talks between Israel and Palestine

Kerry to revive peace talks between Israel and Palestine

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Israel's hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday assured the United States that resuming peace talks with the Palestinians tops his agenda, amid prevalent scepticism about the Obama Administration's effort to bring both sides to the negotiating table.

Kerry heads to Pakistan to soothe strained ties

Kerry heads to Pakistan to soothe strained ties

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Senator John Kerry, a close foreign policy aid of United States President Barack Obama, has left for a quick visit to Pakistan amidst strained bilateral ties after Islamabad refused to grant diplomatic immunity to an American official facing murder charges. "Senate Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry left on Monday night for Pakistan where he will meet with senior Pakistan government officials to reaffirm support for the strategic relationship," said his aide.

Kerry wins Virginia, Tennessee

Kerry wins Virginia, Tennessee

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

The wins marked a sweep in the south that extended his dominance to every region of the country.

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today met his United States counterpart John Kerry in Montreux for the first time after a row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat as they committed to move forward bilateral ties and return to close partnerships on strategic issues.

Iran has opportunity at P5+1 talks: Kerry

Iran has opportunity at P5+1 talks: Kerry

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Ahead of the P5 plus One talks in Almaty, US Secretary of State John Kerry said that Iran has an opportunity to address the concerns of the international community with regard to its nuclear weapons program.

Can't promise US drone strikes will stop in Pak: Kerry

Can't promise US drone strikes will stop in Pak: Kerry

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The United Sates will continue its fight against the Taliban while seeking a political solution to the Afghan imbroglio, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday even as he rejected Pakistan's concerns on American drone strikes.

US Secretary of State Kerry calls Bangladesh PM, offers FBI assistance

US Secretary of State Kerry calls Bangladesh PM, offers FBI assistance

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Kerry called Hasina on Sunday to offer support in the wake of the "outrageous attack" on the Holey Artisan restaurant in Dhaka's high-security diplomatic zone, he said.

Kerry rules out sending US troops to Pak

Kerry rules out sending US troops to Pak

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

United States Senator from Massachusetts John Kerry has said that the Barack Obama administration would not send its troops to combat militants on Pakistani soil. Kerry also emphasised that it is a fight that the Pakistanis have to engage in and fight out, asserting that Islamabad can overcome militant challenges through a homegrown approach."We're not going to send troops by any significant numbers of any kind to Pakistan," he said.

Indians love to DEBATE just about anything: John Kerry

Indians love to DEBATE just about anything: John Kerry

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

India is "a powerhouse" in today's world and indispensable to "the conduct of global affairs", believes Senator John F Kerry, chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee and erstwhile Democratic presidential nominee in 2004.