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Biden to engage with Quad allies 'as soon as possible'

Biden to engage with Quad allies 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

"President Biden has had warm and productive early conversations with his counterparts in Australia, India, and Japan, and looks forward to engaging even more directly with our partners in the Indo-Pacific as soon as possible," a senior administration official told PTI.

Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan is KAPUT

Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan is KAPUT

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Pakistani military may shortly give Imran Khan the boot, substituting him with another puppet, predicts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

"Without the knowledge of the prime minister, is it possible to do this," Kumaraswamy asked, saying Modi should come clean on the issue.

Karnataka govt stable, assures CM amid reports of poaching by BJP

Karnataka govt stable, assures CM amid reports of poaching by BJP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

He, however, reiterated his allegation that the BJP was trying to lure MLAs of the ruling combine.

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

US sues Facebook over acquiring WhatsApp, Instagram

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Social media giant accused of anti-competitive conduct by abusing its market power to create a monopoly and crushing smaller competitors.

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

What next in Puducherry?

What next in Puducherry?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Will acting LG Soundararajan invite N Rangaswamy to form a government or recommend President's rule, so close to the assembly election, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi injured in air strike, says report

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi injured in air strike, says report

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Iraqi news channel Al Sumariya TV claimed local sources in Iraq's Nineveh province had confirmed that Baghdadi and other leaders in the Islamist group were wounded yesterday in the coalition bombing raid.

BJP clinches LS poll deal with AIADMK; to contest 5 seats

BJP clinches LS poll deal with AIADMK; to contest 5 seats

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The announcement was made by AIADMK coordinator and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam and Union Minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal, party election in-charge for Tamil Nadu, who described it as a "mega alliance".

CBI to probe phone tapping charges: Yediyurappa

CBI to probe phone tapping charges: Yediyurappa

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Kumaraswamy said he was ready for probe by even an international agency.

Congress suffers another setback, 2 more chiefs quit

Congress suffers another setback, 2 more chiefs quit

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Former MP Dr Ajoy Kumar on Monday offered to resign from the post of president of Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee and Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar quit their posts.

China kicks off emergency COVID-19 vaccination in Wuhan

China kicks off emergency COVID-19 vaccination in Wuhan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The vaccination, available at 48 designated clinics in 15 districts, began on December 24, targeting certain groups of people aged between 18 and 59 years, He Zhenyu, deputy director of the centre for disease control and prevention in Wuhan, told the media in Wuhan.

BJP MLAs kept in 'confinement' at Gurugram hotel: Kumaraswamy

BJP MLAs kept in 'confinement' at Gurugram hotel: Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Kumaraswamy rejected a charge by the saffron party that he was trying to poach their lawmakers.

Karnataka turmoil: BJP, Cong bid to keep their flock together

Karnataka turmoil: BJP, Cong bid to keep their flock together

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

According to Congress sources, few ministers from the party have even offered to step down in the larger interest and to keep the coalition intact.

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

In a counter offensive after 13 MLAs resigned on Saturday dealing a blow to the 13-month-old government, a delegation of Congress leaders met Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar and submitted the petition seeking, under the anti-defection law, disqualification of the rebel legislators in line with the decision taken at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party on Tuesday.

Can The Congress Survive Till 2024?

Can The Congress Survive Till 2024?

Rediff.com31 May 2022

For the Congress to be taken seriously, it has to convince those around it that it could actually double its Lok Sabha seat share from the existing 52, and vote-share by a third more from the stagnating 20 per cent in 2014 and 2019, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

A round-up off all transpired on and off the football pitch

Explained: What the Brazil-Covaxin row is about

Explained: What the Brazil-Covaxin row is about

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Three entities are at the centre of this controversy: The Brazilian government, Bharat Biotech and a Singapore-based company called Madison Biotech.

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In their comments, the Indian-American stand-up comedians said the arrest of Faruqui was incredibly unjust and against the freedom of expression.

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'From the very start, PM Modi was insistent that visiting foreign leaders should be exposed to an India beyond its capital.' 'Through these experiences, he felt that the full Indian narrative would be much better understood across the world,' explains External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. A riveting excerpt from Bluekraft Digital Foundation's Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery.

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The Taliban had promised an 'inclusive' government that represents Afghanistan's complex ethnic makeup, but there is no Hazara member in the cabinet.

ED raids ex-Maha HM Deshmukh's premises; NCP cries foul

ED raids ex-Maha HM Deshmukh's premises; NCP cries foul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The ED case came about after the CBI first carried out a preliminary enquiry followed by filing a regular case on the orders of the Bombay high court that asked it to look into the allegations of bribery made against Deshmukh by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh.

ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

ISIS opens 5-star hotel for jihadist commanders in Iraq

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Dreaded Islamic State terror group has purportedly opened its own 5-star hotel complete with 262 rooms, restaurants, ballrooms and gym in Iraq's Mosul city for its Jihadist commanders, according to a media report.

'The BJP is at a pinnacle just now'

'The BJP is at a pinnacle just now'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'The BJP and RSS accept that the party is winning election after election because of Modi.' 'If the BJP is winning due to Modi, it will also lose due to Modi.'

Can Congress make Modi's 2024 bid more challenging?

Can Congress make Modi's 2024 bid more challenging?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Congress is the only other horse in the race for national power, never mind how distant. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah know better than to take the Congress lightly, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Farmer leaders ready to resume talks with govt on Dec 29

Farmer leaders ready to resume talks with govt on Dec 29

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The decision was taken at a meeting of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions protesting at various Delhi border points against three farm laws.

Tough days ahead for Yediyurappa

Tough days ahead for Yediyurappa

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Modi-Shah duo are standing with B S Yediyurappa: But B L Santhosh refuses to be silenced.

Karnataka cabinet expansion set for Wed; 7-8 ministers to take oath

Karnataka cabinet expansion set for Wed; 7-8 ministers to take oath

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The much-awaited Karnataka Cabinet expansion would take place on Wednesday with the induction of 7-8 ministers, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Tuesday.

Sena will lead govt in Maharashtra for next 25 years: Raut

Sena will lead govt in Maharashtra for next 25 years: Raut

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Regarding alliance with the Congress, the Sena's political rival till recently, Raut said leaders of the country's oldest party have contributed to freedom struggle as well as development of Maharashtra.

Modi greets 'dear friend' Abe on re-election

Modi greets 'dear friend' Abe on re-election

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Abe got a resounding victory in the snap polls held on Sunday.

'Modi will remain in the background in UP'

'Modi will remain in the background in UP'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'The BJP would like to capitalise on Yogi's tough image on criminals, law and order situation, and hands-on CM.' 'Modi will be an additional advantage, but it is primarily a contest between Yogi and Akhilesh.'

2 rebel K'taka MLAs fail to appear before Speaker

2 rebel K'taka MLAs fail to appear before Speaker

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

"Speaker is yet to fix another date for them to appear before him," the sources added.

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Trump administration terminated India's designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the Generalized System of Preferences in June.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

RLSP blames JD-U for confusion over seat-sharing in Bihar

RLSP blames JD-U for confusion over seat-sharing in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The RLSP's attack on the JD-U came in the backdrop of media reports after a recent meeting of Kumar with Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah in Delhi.

Ram Temple still on agenda; NDA is no compulsion: BJP

Ram Temple still on agenda; NDA is no compulsion: BJP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday said that the Ayodhya issue was very much on the party's agenda and that the National Democratic Alliance coalition was a religion, not a compulsion, for the party for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Islamic State supporters celebrate Manchester blast, no official claim

Islamic State supporters celebrate Manchester blast, no official claim

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Supporters posted messages encouraging each other to carry out more such attacks.

Tore up resignation letters: Cong's DK Shivakumar

Tore up resignation letters: Cong's DK Shivakumar

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

"Why should I not? Let them file a complaint. If they want to put me behind the bars, I'm ready. I am already facing a lot of issues. I don't mind about all these things. I have taken a very big risk. Definitely, I won't say no. I know someone has recorded it. Let him release it. What is wrong in it," he said while talking to reporters. He was responding to media questions about the allegations that he tore the resignation of the some of the MLAs.

Ready to form government in Karnataka: BJP

Ready to form government in Karnataka: BJP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Gowda denied BJP had any role in the resignations when asked if it was part of "Operation Kamala".

Russia claims its air strike last month killed Baghdadi

Russia claims its air strike last month killed Baghdadi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

The air strike was launched after the Russian forces in Syria received intelligence that a meeting of Islamic State leaders was being planned, the defence ministry said.