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Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Indian nationals, mostly students, research scholars and professionals are working in Indian and international companies in the Chinese province.

Israel protests over Kazmi sharing dais with politicians

Israel protests over Kazmi sharing dais with politicians

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Israel has protested to India for allowing a journalist, charged with involvement in an attack on the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi in February last year, to share the dais with senior Indian politicians, calling it "most inappropriate".

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

State Health Minister K K Shailaja told reporters that the government has declared the epidemic as a 'state calamity' to take all necessary steps to ensure that the outbreak is effectively controlled. A medical bulletin issued by the government said the health status of all the three students, who tested positive for the virus, was 'satisfactory'.

'Putin is a goonda'

'Putin is a goonda'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Sholay wallah kahani hai: 'Gabbar Singh aayega, Gabbar Singh aayega.' 'But what is inside Gabbar Singh nobody knows.'

US tries to act mediator as talks between India-Pakistan are cancelled

US tries to act mediator as talks between India-Pakistan are cancelled

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The United States, through its embassies in New Delhi and Islamabad, is engaging with the Indian and Pakistani governments on bilateral talks, which the Narendra Modi government called off while objecting to Pakistan consulting Kashmiri separatists ahead of the meeting.

All Indians in Thailand are safe: Envoy

All Indians in Thailand are safe: Envoy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

"All the Indians in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand are safe. We have not received reports of any untoward incident so far. We advise people to continue to watch the situation continuously," Indian Ambassador to Thailand Anil Wadhwa said.

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Nitin Singh, tourist guide, spent 75 minutes with Donald and Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. 'They were very down to earth and listening to me intently as I told them the story of the Taj and the Mughals.'

Trump, India Inc discuss ease of doing business -- in US

Trump, India Inc discuss ease of doing business -- in US

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday wooed Indian industry leaders to invest more in America, promising to reduce more regulations in his country as he looked for overseas investment to boost the economy there. Speaking at a high-profile CEO round-table which included captains of the Indian industry such as Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra group chairman Anand Mahindra, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and Aditya Birla group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, Trump reassured that regulations "will only get better" for investment in the US.

India among fastest growing FDI sources for USA

India among fastest growing FDI sources for USA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

India is one of the fastest growing FDI sources for the United States with investors from the country more interested in US' aerospace and textile sectors.

'India can be example to the world'

'India can be example to the world'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

'As the Indian economy continues to grow, we expect that India will be an ever more important partner and that the already strong people-to-people ties between our two countries will continue to prosper.'

Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released

Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Delhi businessman Rajiv Mohan Kulshrestha was held for watching terror-related videos

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

It is the first time that India has voted on a resolution at the UN that is being perceived as pro-Israel.

Iran, Israel make India their battlefield

Iran, Israel make India their battlefield

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

A year after the embassy attack in New Delhi, Indian agencies are determined not to let Iran and Israel use the Indian soil as their battlefield, Vicky Nanjappa reports

Sohail Mahmood to replace Abdul Basit as Pakistan's envoy to India

Sohail Mahmood to replace Abdul Basit as Pakistan's envoy to India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Mahmood, 55, currently Pakistan's ambassador in Turkey, was granted a visa by India on Friday, the sources said.

First batch of 900 pilgrims leaves for Haj

First batch of 900 pilgrims leaves for Haj

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

The first batch of 900 pilgrims on Thursday left for Jeddah in three flights from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi to attend the annual Haj pilgrimage.

US, UK, other countries issue advisory for NE states

US, UK, other countries issue advisory for NE states

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Israel Canada and Singapore, have asked their citizens to exercise caution while travelling to the Northeast India which has witnessed violent protests against the amended citizenship act.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A BMW car hit a pedestrian who was walking on the city's Embassy Road at around 8am and attempted to flee, Geo News reported quoting some eyewitnesses.

China cautions its citizens against travelling to India

China cautions its citizens against travelling to India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

In what is seen as a tit-for-tat move, China has cautioned its citizens against travelling to India following protests over the increase in petroleum prices, after New Delhi issued advisories warning its traders against doing business in the Chinese commodity hub of Yiwu.

Congress said Modi was 'incorruptible', not us: WikiLeaks

Congress said Modi was 'incorruptible', not us: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

WikiLeaks has dismissed a claim that its founder Julian Assange called Narendra Modi "incorruptible" and accused a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Maharashtra of pushing this "fake" endorsement in support of the party's prime ministerial candidate.

Italian deputy foreign minister meets Kerala CM

Italian deputy foreign minister meets Kerala CM

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

In the midst of the diplomatic row between New Delhi and Rome over the killing of Indian fishermen off Kerala coast, Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Steffan de Mistura on Wednesday met Chief Minister Oomen Chandy in Kottayam.

Withdraw troops 'immediately' and 'unconditionally': China to India

Withdraw troops 'immediately' and 'unconditionally': China to India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

A political counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in India said in a video.

Biden administration goes into mission mode to help India fight COVID-19

Biden administration goes into mission mode to help India fight COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

'We are in close touch with Indian officials at all levels. We are also closely coordinating with our allies, friends, and Quad partners about how we can collectively support India in its hour of need,' a senior Biden administration official told reporters

Rashtrapati Bhavan prepares for Trump

Rashtrapati Bhavan prepares for Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I am sure every effort will be made to showcase Rashtrapati Bhavan to President Trump.'

Apply for your passport at a post office soon

Apply for your passport at a post office soon

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

6 post offices have been identified for the pilot stage.

Attack on Israeli car: ED to probe Kazmi's fund source

Attack on Israeli car: ED to probe Kazmi's fund source

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

The Enforcement Directorate has begun a probe into the source of alleged foreign funds received in the accounts of journalist Syed Mohd Ahmad Kazmi arrested in connection with the bomb attack on an Israeli embassy vehicle.

US removes map showing PoK as part of Pak from website

US removes map showing PoK as part of Pak from website

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The United States on Monday night removed from the State Department's website a map of India showing Pakistan occupied Kashmir as part of Pakistan after New Delhi raised objections to it.

German prof apologises for rejecting internship citing 'India's rape problem'

German prof apologises for rejecting internship citing 'India's rape problem'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

An Indian student's internship request was rejected by a professor in Germany citing 'rape problem' in India

President Pranab pays tribute to fallen WWI soldiers

President Pranab pays tribute to fallen WWI soldiers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday inaugurated the Centenary Commemoration of the First World War

Pulwama terror attack: Minerva forfeit I-League match in Srinagar

Pulwama terror attack: Minerva forfeit I-League match in Srinagar

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Defending champions Minerva Punjab FC forfeited their I-League match against Real Kashmir FC in Srinagar after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) turned down their request to relocate the fixture in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attacks.

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Immigration attorneys claimed that they knew nothing about the varsity's illegal operation and were trapped.

Coronavirus: Indians from China, Japan brought back

Coronavirus: Indians from China, Japan brought back

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

All the evacuees will undergo a 14-day quarantine at a medical facility.

'India is a big potential market for China'

'India is a big potential market for China'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

In 2013, China took over as India's largest trading partner.

'Such a simple man': Tillerson visits Gandhi memorial

'Such a simple man': Tillerson visits Gandhi memorial

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

During his brief visit, Tillerson was given a tour of the room at the Birla House where Gandhi had spent his last 144 days.

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Gen Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike on Friday. Trump alleged that Soleimani has been perpetrating acts of terror to destabilise the Middle East for the last 20 yrs.

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The government will also evacuate Indians on Friday from China's Wuhan city, the epicentre of the deadly Coronavirus, which has spread to at least 17 countries already.

'Remote control could have been used to trigger blast'

'Remote control could have been used to trigger blast'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

A magnetic device was apparently stuck on the rear of the Israeli Embassy car, which exploded in New Delhi on Monday, and the blast could have been triggered with a remote control device, Delhi Police Commissioner B K Gupta said.

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Pakistan's military spokesman Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor in a midnight tweet expressed disappointment at Gen Rawat's assertions.

Ex-Chinese soldier settled in MP gets return visa

Ex-Chinese soldier settled in MP gets return visa

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Wang Chang Qi, 80, was captured by Indian forces in 1963 after the India-China war. Convicted for spying, he was in Indian jails for six years till his release in 1969.