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Building bridges between Canada and India

Building bridges between Canada and India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Candian Prime Minister Stephen Harper invited a group of 16 Indo-Canadian business leaders and professionals for a round table discussion on June 14.

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Pakistan needles India again, says Kashmir is NOT an internal matter

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Pakistan has said that the Kashmir dispute has international ramifications and rejected India's assertion that the ongoing strife there is an internal matter where Islamabad has no role to play and should have no role to play.

Modi busy with foreign trips, people are being killed in J&K: Shiv Sena

Modi busy with foreign trips, people are being killed in J&K: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

'Internal security of India has become a joke. The country's security is 'Ram-bharose'

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Govt likely to make security clearance mandatory for telcos irrespective of equity holding before giving licences; DoT members to meet today.

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Why Modi chose Rajiv Mehrishi as the economic affairs secretary

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The new economic affairs secretary believes that doing more of the same cannot help; you must do things differently.

'US should not be part of Trudeau's shameless, cynical action'

'US should not be part of Trudeau's shameless, cynical action'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A US expert has termed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claim of a "potential link" between Indian government agents and the killing of a Khalistani leader a "shameless and cynical action" and urged the United States not be part of it.

US offers all support to make India's G20 presidency a success

US offers all support to make India's G20 presidency a success

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Blinken will also attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad grouping and will hold bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar in Delhi.

UK PM Boris Johnson to face no-trust vote over partygate scandal

UK PM Boris Johnson to face no-trust vote over partygate scandal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Sir Graham Brady, who is in-charge of collating the letters of no-confidence received by the 1922 Committee, said the threshold of 15 per cent of the Tory parliamentary party, or 54 MPs, seeking such a vote has been met and it will place on Monday evening in the House of Commons.

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder.

Pak must tender apology for 1971: Bangladesh

Pak must tender apology for 1971: Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Some civil society groups in Pakistan have demanded that Islamabad formally seek an apology for the atrocities committed by their troops against Bangladeshis in 1971.

4 more Nepal ministers arrested

4 more Nepal ministers arrested

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

A Royal Commission to probe corruption cases against politicians.

Fully cooperating, hope to resolve soon: BBC on tax survey

Fully cooperating, hope to resolve soon: BBC on tax survey

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The BBC said on Tuesday that it is "fully cooperating" with the Income Tax authorities who are at its offices in New Delhi and Mumbai and hoped that the situation will be resolved "as soon as possible".

ED slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Aakar Patel, Rs 51.72 cr on Amnesty India

ED slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Aakar Patel, Rs 51.72 cr on Amnesty India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The adjudicating authority of the Enforcement Directorate ED has adjudicated a show cause notice issued to Amnesty India International Pvt Ltd (AIIPL) and its CEO Aakar Patel for contravention of the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act and imposed a penalty of Rs 51.72 crores and Rs 10 crores respectively on them, the probe agency announced on Friday.

India's foreign policy paralysis

India's foreign policy paralysis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Delhi's inability to open up a new canvas with Pakistan and Sharif is symptomatic of its sluggish thinking. Jyoti Malhotra analyses

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

PCB acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will push for the country's ODI World Cup matches at neutral venues at the ICC meetings in Durban this week.

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The 13,000-strong UNRWA staff in Gaza includes teachers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, warehouse workers, logisticians, technicians and drivers.

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

We will bring you back home safe, India tells citizens in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A government statement said Modi conveyed to Putin that India attaches the highest priority to the safe exit of Indians from Ukraine and their return to India.

Modi leaves Bhutan for home after first foreign visit

Modi leaves Bhutan for home after first foreign visit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for home from Bhutan, concluding his first foreign trip after assuming office last month. He was given a warm send off by Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and several of his cabinet colleagues at the Paro airport.

Jet-Etihad deal hits air pocket on office relocation

Jet-Etihad deal hits air pocket on office relocation

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The ministry of corporate affairs has raised questions on Etihad's rights to nominate three directors on the board and, despite being a minority shareholder in the company, decide on the vice-chairman.

Biden to visit Israel, Jordan as US steps up efforts to resolve Gaza crisis

Biden to visit Israel, Jordan as US steps up efforts to resolve Gaza crisis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

In Amman, Biden will meet with King Abdullah of Jordan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

UK, US warn of 'imminent' ISIS attack on Kabul airport

UK, US warn of 'imminent' ISIS attack on Kabul airport

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Britain on Thursday warned that there was a 'very credible' report of an 'imminent' terrorist attack by the Islamic State terrorists targeting those gathering at Kabul airport in an attempt to flee war-torn Afghanistan.

'Canada authorities had been warned of AI tragedy'

'Canada authorities had been warned of AI tragedy'

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Bartleman says he was 'hissed at' when he showed RCMP the evidence.

Black money: CBI wants officers posted in some Indian missions

Black money: CBI wants officers posted in some Indian missions

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought posting of its officers in some of the Indian missions abroad besides cutting down of red-tape involved in sending Letters Rogatory (LR) as measures to expedite cases related to black money.

Govt calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka as Tamil parties seek intervention

Govt calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka as Tamil parties seek intervention

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

During a meeting of parties convened on Sunday ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Tamil Nadu-based Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam demanded India intervene in the neighbouring country which is facing a debilitating economic crisis.

Merkel to convene German security council after Munich shootings

Merkel to convene German security council after Munich shootings

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The cabinet ministers concerned are on their way to Berlin.

Pakistan's freedom struggle has begun again: Imran after ouster

Pakistan's freedom struggle has begun again: Imran after ouster

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Pakistan's 'freedom struggle' has begun again with the ouster of his government due to a 'foreign conspiracy', former prime minister Imran Khan said on Sunday in his first comments since his unceremonious removal hours earlier.

Pak diplomats get travel permission as India relents in T20 visitation row

Pak diplomats get travel permission as India relents in T20 visitation row

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

New Delhi appeared to relent on Wednesday by stating that it had approved travels of 19 Pakistan High Commission officials and was prepared to consider more such requests.

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

In a major escalation of the tussle with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday warned that he could recommend President's rule in the state and also initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered.

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.'

L-G yet to clear Kejriwal's Singapore visit even after 2 weeks: Sources

L-G yet to clear Kejriwal's Singapore visit even after 2 weeks: Sources

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

This is likely to trigger a fresh round of tussle between the L-G office and the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation. There was no immediate reaction from the L-G office on the matter.

Rahul Gandhi had no political clearance for London visit?

Rahul Gandhi had no political clearance for London visit?

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Another Member of Parliament, Professor Manoj Jha from the Rashtriya Janata Dal, who also went for a function in which Rahul Gandhi was participating in London, had all due permission including -- the due political clearance.

All the Prime Minister's officers

All the Prime Minister's officers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Modi PMO is like none other: It is staffed by people who are so low profile that the only dominant personality is the Prime Minister's.

Adani role in defence sector comes as fresh ammo for Oppn

Adani role in defence sector comes as fresh ammo for Oppn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Several Opposition leaders, including former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday attacked the government over a media report claiming that a key Adani group investor is also co-owner with the conglomerate in a defence firm.

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Phnom Penh on Sunday and discussed bilateral ties, the raging Ukraine conflict, energy issues, G20 and the situation in the Indo-Pacific, days ahead of a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden.

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Former Director General of Sikkim Police Avinash Mohananey interrogated Azhar many a times during his two-decade tenure in the Intelligence Bureau.

9 Chinese engineers killed in blast on bus in Pakistan

9 Chinese engineers killed in blast on bus in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Nine Chinese engineers were among 13 people killed on Wednesday when a bus carrying construction workers in northwest Pakistan's mountainous region was "attacked", according to officials and eyewitnesses.

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Among other things, taking note of complaints against several Chinese e-commerce players such as Shein, Ali Express etc for sending shipments as 'gifts' to customers in India and avoiding duties, the government has now mandated that all e-commerce sites and apps must have a registered business entity. This will be the importer on record and subject to customs rules, report Subhayan Chakraborty, Neha Alawadhi and Karan Choudhury.

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Back in the Press Briefing room on being commended for her questions to President Biden and the Indian prime minister, The Wall Street Journal's Sabrina Siddiqui responded, "You gotta do it."

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Pakistan's intelligence agency detained bothe the clericks for their alleged links with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, official sources said on Saturday.