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Aziz to visit India on Sunday; no bilateral meet scheduled

Aziz to visit India on Sunday; no bilateral meet scheduled

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is not attending the Heart of Asia ministerial meeting.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

Why RSS' labour wing will boycott PM's speech

Why RSS' labour wing will boycott PM's speech

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Calling the Budget 2018 'anti-labour', the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh will observe February 20 as a 'black day'.

Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Indian elections are won and lost on 'negative' imageries and campaigns - but not certainly on 'negativity' as a political trait and electoral creed, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Include more adaptation efforts in Paris climate deal: India

Include more adaptation efforts in Paris climate deal: India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The conference has to agree on a draft agreement which would form the cornerstone of a historic deal to be signed in Paris in December 2015 and take effect by 2020.

Bihar Grand Alliance vows to scrap farm laws if elected

Bihar Grand Alliance vows to scrap farm laws if elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Releasing the manifesto titled 'Badlav Ka Sankalp' (commitment to change) in the presence of All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala and other Mahagathbandhan leaders, Tejashwi Yadav said their government, if elected, would first approve the process for appointments on about 10 lakh jobs in the government.

Sena to BJP: Approach us if you are ready to share CM post

Sena to BJP: Approach us if you are ready to share CM post

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should resign as the term of the existing assembly is ending (on November 9), the Sena spokesman said.

You don't need to go back to Delhi: Tejashwi to migrant whose photo went viral

You don't need to go back to Delhi: Tejashwi to migrant whose photo went viral

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The RJD leader was moved by the latter's tale of grief and loss and made his photo the profile picture on his official Twitter handle. He also shared the footage of his interaction with the hapless man.

Pak invites Sushma to international meet on Afghanistan

Pak invites Sushma to international meet on Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

India is likely to send a high-level delegation, headed by the minister, given the conference's importance.

India says confident WTO will understand food security concerns

India says confident WTO will understand food security concerns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

ndia has said it is ready to sign the global trade deal as early as next month if other WTO members agree to its demand for concessions on food subsidies.

I don't want to be Bihar CM again: Lalu

I don't want to be Bihar CM again: Lalu

Rediff.com28 May 2012

After announcing an agitation against the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Monday declared that he did not want to become the chief minister of Bihar again. At a press conference in Patna, he claimed that he didn't want to be the CM and his party will decide the chief ministerial candidate when it comes to power.

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Noting that it was his government that had recommended a CBI probe into the actor's death, Kumar said the incident saddened both the state and the country.

NC worker death: Court records statement

NC worker death: Court records statement

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The alleged custodial death of the ruling National Conference worker, Sayeed Mohammad Yusuf took a new turn on Tuesday when the state crime branch presented another NC activist Mohammad Yusuf Bhat in a local court to record his statement.

Parents fight for justice to their son imprisoned in Pakistan jail

Parents fight for justice to their son imprisoned in Pakistan jail

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

An elderly Mumbai-based couple, whose son is lodged in a Pakistani prison despite having completed his jail term, is seeking justice from visiting Pakistani Prime Minister's Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz for his release.

Delhi polls: Vijay Goel's self assertion miffs many in BJP

Delhi polls: Vijay Goel's self assertion miffs many in BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party chief Vijay Goels's assertion that he was a popular choice for chief ministerial post has triggered rumblings in the party, threatening to derail its campaign to capture power in the capital after 15 years.

Advani not eyeing PM's post, clarifies Gadkari

Advani not eyeing PM's post, clarifies Gadkari

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani was not eyeing the prime ministerial post, party president Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday indicating that the former deputy prime minister has already made it clear that he is not in the race.

Nepal PM calls Modi, invites him to Kathmandu donors' meet

Nepal PM calls Modi, invites him to Kathmandu donors' meet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Modi assured Koirala that India would respect and be with Nepal in all its decisions taken on rehabilitation when the latter called him up to invite him for the conference being hosted by the Nepal government on June 25 in Kathmandu.

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

India rejected the proposed interim measure and trade facilitation agreement, risking an outright collapse of the ongoing talks.

Fadnavis now CM with shortest tenure in Maha history

Fadnavis now CM with shortest tenure in Maha history

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Earlier P K Sawant held the record of being the Maharashtra CM with the shortest term -- from November 25 to December 4, 1963. He was made the caretaker chief minister after the death of his predecessor Marotrao Kannamwar.

Pak scuttles India-sponsored proposal on terror at NAM summit

Pak scuttles India-sponsored proposal on terror at NAM summit

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Pakistan justifies the act saying it may be too onerous for small countries to have to participate in another working group as they have staffing issues.

'Tejashwi wanted to end my political career'

'Tejashwi wanted to end my political career'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'The NDA has provided me a healing touch to survive'

'I attract anger from PM Modi because he views me as a threat'

'I attract anger from PM Modi because he views me as a threat'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Congress president also hit out at the PM for raking up the issue of Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin, saying she was "more Indian" than many Indians.

Poll results may spell trouble for Team Rahul

Poll results may spell trouble for Team Rahul

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The assembly election results are likely to put a lid on the impending battle the old guard and young Turks, strengthen the hands of the veterans, and force the younger leaders to negotiate a truce. Archis Mohan reports.

Ahead of Model Code of Conduct, Raje announces free electricity to farmers

Ahead of Model Code of Conduct, Raje announces free electricity to farmers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Raje said the electricity infrastructure in the state was in bad shape when she came to power, adding that the government turned the situation around by infusing nearly Rs 40,000 crore.

India to not compromises on food security at WTO talks

India to not compromises on food security at WTO talks

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Critics have even suggested that India is doing this because it is not prepared to take on the requirements of TFA, with a relatively weak trade infrastructure.

British PM Boris Johnson in ICU due to coronavirus

British PM Boris Johnson in ICU due to coronavirus

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has taken charge as Johnson was moved to the ICU at St Thomas' Hospital in London on Monday.

Terror tops Chidambaram's agenda during Pak visit

Terror tops Chidambaram's agenda during Pak visit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

In the first ministerial visit from India to Pakistan since the terror strike on Mumbai, Home Minister P Chidambaram will travel to Islamabad on Friday on a two-day trip, during which he is expected to press for a probe against Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed and seek voice samples of the handlers of the 26/11 terrorists.Chidambaram is visiting Pakistan to attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Interior Minister's Conference on Saturday.

A day after NSA talks, Swaraj to visit Pakistan

A day after NSA talks, Swaraj to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will travel to Islamabad on Tuesday on a two-day visit during which she will hold talks with her Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz and attend a multilateral conference on Afghanistan.

Imam Feisal's remarks taken out of context: US

Imam Feisal's remarks taken out of context: US

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The controversial remarks made by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf in 2005, has been taken out of context, a US official has said. During a 2005 conference in Australia's Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, Rauf had said, "We tend to forget, in the West, that the United States has more Muslim blood on its hands than Al Qaeda has on its hands of innocent non-Muslims."

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Will the M (Muslims) in the RJD's M+Y move fast swiftly towards the MIM and away from the RJD, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

India seeks a deal that addresses food security concerns

India seeks a deal that addresses food security concerns

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The Doha Round of talks of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) faces a new challenge and if some statements emanating after the General Council meeting on July 25 at Geneva are to be taken at face value, this could derail the process of trade liberalisation through a multilateral route for some time.

'India, UK to sign nuke deal within a week'

'India, UK to sign nuke deal within a week'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

India and the United Kingdom have agreed on the text of a landmark civil nuclear agreement and a formal pact may be signed within a week, Britain's Business Secretary Lord Peter Mandelson announced on Thursday. "The civil nuclear deal text has been agreed to and it will be signed soon, may be within a week after ministerial approvals," Lord Mandelson told a joint press conference with Commerce Minister Anand Sharma.

Visa policy unchanged, Modi can apply and wait for review: US

Visa policy unchanged, Modi can apply and wait for review: US

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Asserting that there has been no change in its visa policy on Narendra Modi, the United States has said the BJP's prime ministerial candidate is welcome to apply for a visa and wait for a review like any other applicant.

Won't join NDA for 2019 poll: Chandrababu Naidu

Won't join NDA for 2019 poll: Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

No-trust motion battle was between BJP's majority and our morality, says TDP chief.

Where's the 56 inch chest gone: Rahul mocks PM's China visit

Where's the 56 inch chest gone: Rahul mocks PM's China visit

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The Congress president spoke of how Modi had hosted Xi in his home state Gujarat and the Chinese troops made an incursion into Indian territory.

BJP in a fix over CM face in Delhi

BJP in a fix over CM face in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

With four contenders for the top post in case the BJP wrests power from AAP, party sources say naming of a CM face may trigger factional fights.

Amid Maha drama, BJP MP meets Sharad Pawar

Amid Maha drama, BJP MP meets Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

NCP MLA Anil Patil has expressed faith in the leadership of Sharad Pawar, indicating his return to the party fold.

2+2 dialogue important to enhance engagement with India: US

2+2 dialogue important to enhance engagement with India: US

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

US Secretary of State Micheal Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James Mattis will travel to New Delhi next month for the 2+2 dialogue.

NDA lost due to over confidence, says Advani

NDA lost due to over confidence, says Advani

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate L K Advani on Monday said that the National Democratic Alliance lost the 2004 general elections due to 'over confidence' and use of wrong slogans like 'India Shining'."The impression even among the opponents and foreign analysts was that we will win....but we lost...one, due to over-confidence and secondly, using some wrong slogans like India Shining," he said. Advani was then the deputy prime minister.