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Palestinians have been denied their homeland: Jaishankar

Palestinians have been denied their homeland: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He stated that what transpired on October 7 was a 'terrorist attack' but also acknowledged, in reference to the Israeli counteroffensive in Gaza, that every response must take into account something called international humanitarian law.

Unjustified pressure on India over energy ties: Russia

Unjustified pressure on India over energy ties: Russia

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

India is a great power that determines its national interests and chooses its partners, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, describing as "completely unjustified" the "enormous pressure" on New Delhi due to its energy cooperation with Moscow.

New finger print database of foreigners to check terrorism

New finger print database of foreigners to check terrorism

Rediff.com25 May 2016

A data bank carrying finger prints of all foreigners coming to India on e-tourist visa is being set up by the Home ministry to help thwart entry of terrorists and criminals from abroad.

'Already invited India to...': Zelenskyy to UNSC

'Already invited India to...': Zelenskyy to UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations Security Council that 'we have to prepare' the second peace summit to end the Russia-Ukraine war 'altogether' and he has invited India and other countries to join the peace process.

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Vikas Yadav, 39, was employed by the Cabinet Secretariat, which houses India's foreign intelligence service, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the federal prosecutors claimed on Thursday in an indictment filed in a US court in New York.

Why didn't Maldivian Prez Muizzu's Delhi visit in Nov go ahead?

Why didn't Maldivian Prez Muizzu's Delhi visit in Nov go ahead?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

People familiar with the matter said the new Maldivian government conveyed to the Indian high commission in Male that Muizzu wishes to travel to India.

Israel re-affirms Pak-based LeT as a 'terror organisation'

Israel re-affirms Pak-based LeT as a 'terror organisation'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Over 160 people, including a number of Israeli nationals were killed in the terror attack on November 26, 2008

Pak formally informs India of allowing wheat to Afghanistan

Pak formally informs India of allowing wheat to Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Pakistan on Wednesday said it has formally informed India about its decision to allow the transportation of an Indian humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat and life saving drugs to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory on an 'exceptional basis for humanitarian purposes.'

India going by Vienna conventions on diplomatic presence with Canada: Govt

India going by Vienna conventions on diplomatic presence with Canada: Govt

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India on Thursday insisted on the need for ensuring "parity" in Canada's diplomatic presence in the country and asserted that its measures are in compliance with the Vienna conventions on diplomatic relations, signalling continuing strain in the bilateral ties over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in June.

Hydroxychloroquine exports only to foreign govts, not pvt cos

Hydroxychloroquine exports only to foreign govts, not pvt cos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

India will export anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, high in demand globally, only to foreign governments and not to private companies, as the product is under prohibited or banned category of exports, sources said. Although exports of this medicine is completely banned, India has decided to export this anti-malarial drug in sync with its global commitment to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

Is India keen to revive ties with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?

Is India keen to revive ties with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Singh, the joint secretary heading the division for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran in the ministry of external affairs, held talks with Taliban's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday.

Extradite 26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed, India asks Pak

Extradite 26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed, India asks Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the request for extraditing Saeed along with certain documents was recently sent to Islamabad.

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