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Pak invites Modi to SCO meeting in Islamabad

Pak invites Modi to SCO meeting in Islamabad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

During a weekly press briefing, the Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that invitations have been sent to the heads of countries to participate in the meeting which will take place on October 15-16, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Jaishankar lands in Islamabad as India swears by SCO, but no bilaterals

Jaishankar lands in Islamabad as India swears by SCO, but no bilaterals

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

It is the first time in nearly nine years that India's foreign minister travelled to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained tense over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif shake hands at SCO dinner; no hint of thaw in ties

Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif shake hands at SCO dinner; no hint of thaw in ties

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The brief exchange and handshake between Jaishankar and Sharif took place at a banquet dinner hosted by the Pakistani prime minister at his residence in honour of the delegates attending a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Mission Impossible For Bangladesh In India

Mission Impossible For Bangladesh In India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

India boast of a near perfect record against Bangladesh in Tests, having never lost a Test match against their neighbours.

Chennai Test: Rahul or Sarfaraz? Axar or Kuldeep?

Chennai Test: Rahul or Sarfaraz? Axar or Kuldeep?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh?

'India-Pakistan an extra special match, not a fight'

'India-Pakistan an extra special match, not a fight'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma-led India will take on Pakistan on Sunday and Pandya will be eager to repeat his past success against the cross-border opponents.

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...VVS Laxman is going to Zimbabwe but new coach will join from Sri Lanka series'

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.

Avoid...: US on Modi's 'ghar me ghus kar' remark

Avoid...: US on Modi's 'ghar me ghus kar' remark

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

When asked if Modi and Singh's comments can be seen as "confessions" on the alleged "assassination of (Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh) Nijjar in Canada, (designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh) Pannu's murder-for-hire plot in New York, and killings in Pakistan", Miller said the US will not get involved in the matter.

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Pakistan must stay calm ahead of India T20 WC clash, says Babar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India have lost only once to Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in seven meetings, their only defeat coming in 2021 when the Virat Kohli-led side lost by 10 wickets at the Super 12 stage.

Rajnath's statement: US advises India-Pak to avoid escalation

Rajnath's statement: US advises India-Pak to avoid escalation

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The United States will encourage India and Pakistan to avoid escalation and resolve their outstanding issues through dialogue and will 'not get in the middle of the situation', a top State Department official has said.

We can defend ourselves: Pak reacts to Rajnath

We can defend ourselves: Pak reacts to Rajnath

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

A statement by the foreign office in Islamabad said that Pakistan has always demonstrated its commitment to peace in the region but its desire for peace should not be misconstrued.

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The 'aura of invincibility' around Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been 'shattered' by the Indian voters who gave the Opposition a new lease on life, this is how the international media described the outcome of India's general elections.

Will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists, warns Rajnath Singh

Will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists, warns Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Singh said India has the strength to take stern action against cross-border terrorism and Pakistan has started realising it.

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

'Country soaked in red of bloodshed': India tears into Pak at UN

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'A country that hosts and even celebrates UNSC-sanctioned terrorists, commenting on India whose pluralistic ethos and democratic credentials are exemplars for the world, is a contrast for everyone to see'

'Ill intended': India rejects Muslim nations remarks on Art 370 verdict

'Ill intended': India rejects Muslim nations remarks on Art 370 verdict

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the OIC's action at the behest of a "serial violater of human rights and an unrepentant promoter of cross border terrorism" makes its action even more questionable.

Understand actions in self-defence: MEA on Iranian strike on Pak

Understand actions in self-defence: MEA on Iranian strike on Pak

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

At the same time, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said it is a matter between Iran and Pakistan.

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Cricketers Cheer India's Hockey Team

Cricketers Cheer India's Hockey Team

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Indian cricketers Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Avesh Khan are seen in the stands during the India-Pakistan Pool A match at the Asian Games on Saturday, September 30, 2023

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The scaling up of the India-US strategic partnership to the level of non-NATO ally with defence deals, sharing and transfer of defence technology, interoperability, joint collaboration and joint production of defence equipment has exacerbated Moscow's anxiety, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Comebacks Should Be Like This!

Comebacks Should Be Like This!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Celebrating his ton, Rahul took his helmet off, closed his eyes and punched his bat straight up in the air, while Virat Kohli applauded from the other end. This was Rahul's sixth ODI century.

Can India Hold On To Its No. 1 Spot?

Can India Hold On To Its No. 1 Spot?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

If Pat Cummins's side defeat India in the next two ODIs, then Pakistan will be back at the No. 1 spot for the World Cup.

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' 'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives as many times, we tend to behave like that.'

Asia Cup: Will rain dampen India-Pakistan clash?

Asia Cup: Will rain dampen India-Pakistan clash?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 faces a tough challenge from the weather in Kandy

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Pakistan-India bilateral relations remained frozen for the fourth year over the vexed Kashmir issue but analysts hope the strained ties could be repaired if Nawaz Sharif becomes the prime minister for a record fourth time in the general elections in February in the absence of his main challenger Imran Khan who is in jail in multiple cases.

Some Indians among 91 evacuated from war-torn Sudan to Saudi Arabia

Some Indians among 91 evacuated from war-torn Sudan to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

The evacuation came days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Saudi Arabia counterpart and Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Sudan.

Asian Games: India hand Pakistan crushing 10-2 defeat

Asian Games: India hand Pakistan crushing 10-2 defeat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team on Saturday dominated their neighbouring rivals Pakistan at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, getting a stunning 10-2 victory to continue their winning run in the tournament.

Asia Cup: India-Pakistan, In Numbers

Asia Cup: India-Pakistan, In Numbers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

While the Men in Blue have won seven games, Pakistan have registered five wins against their neighbours. One game was washed out.

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Speaking about the issue in India in March 2012 at a media conclave, Kissinger defended his use of unparliamentary language while referring to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Asia Cup: Dravid's surprising take on Ind vs Pak final

Asia Cup: Dravid's surprising take on Ind vs Pak final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Don't believe in counting my chickens too much, says Rahul Dravid

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Bangladesh?

Natural Disasters Displaced 2.5 Million Indians in 2022

Natural Disasters Displaced 2.5 Million Indians in 2022

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Extreme weather events and disasters have been on the rise in the region.

This World Cup is going to be very competitive: Rohit

This World Cup is going to be very competitive: Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India skipper Rohit Sharma is expecting the upcoming ODI World Cup in the country to be a highly-competitive affair since "the game has become faster".

Why KL Rahul holds the key to India's Asia Cup glory

Why KL Rahul holds the key to India's Asia Cup glory

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Bangar delved into the critical consideration of KL Rahul's involvement as a wicketkeeper-batsman and how this strategic decision aligns with India's quest for balance

China to skip G20 meet in Srinagar, calls J-K 'disputed'

China to skip G20 meet in Srinagar, calls J-K 'disputed'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

China on Friday said it will not attend the planned G20 tourism working group meeting in Jammu and Kashmir next week, asserting that it is "firmly opposed" to holding such meetings in the "disputed territory".

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.

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Chhetri has been India's primary weapon in this tournament, as he has so far netted five goals from three matches

India, Pakistan begin discussion on water-sharing issues

India, Pakistan begin discussion on water-sharing issues

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The meeting in Delhi will continue on Tuesday as well, according to the Pakistani high commission.

Despite civilian's death, Pakistan to release 199 Indian fishermen on May 12

Despite civilian's death, Pakistan to release 199 Indian fishermen on May 12

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Pakistani authorities are expected to go ahead with its goodwill gesture to release on Friday 199 Indian fishermen arrested for allegedly fishing illegally in the country's waters, despite the death of an Indian civilian who was to be repatriated with them.

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'...they were shocked to learn that just 352 Indian soldiers had made 3 brigadiers, 2 colonels, 170 officers, 290 JCOs and 8,000 troops surrender to the Indian Army.'