News for 'Palestine'

Pro-Palestine march: 37 Indian activists detained

Pro-Palestine march: 37 Indian activists detained

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

A group of 37 Indians, including 10 women, who were to participate in a pro-Palestine global march to Jerusalem, have been detained by Lebanese authorities at Beirut port.

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'There are 7,000 guns which are in the hands of the armed militia of the Kuki and Meitei communities.'

Pro-Israel posters pasted outside Owaisi's residence

Pro-Israel posters pasted outside Owaisi's residence

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

According to a police officer, four-five men reached Owaisi's 34 Ashoka Road residence located in Central Delhi and pasted three posters at the entry gate and wall of the house about 9 pm.

Use or threat of use of nukes unacceptable: India, Germany on Ukraine war

Use or threat of use of nukes unacceptable: India, Germany on Ukraine war

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The leaders also noted the "negative impacts" of the war in Ukraine with regard to global food and energy security, especially for developing and least-developed countries.

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Palestinians are winners by just being at Paris Games, say athletes

Support UN resolution on Kashmir, says Malaysian PM during Pak visit

Support UN resolution on Kashmir, says Malaysian PM during Pak visit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

He also said that his country would continue to talk about the Kashmir issue "through channels that are acceptable" and prayed that "the issue is amicably resolved".

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Last Friday Ramzan Prayers Not Allowed At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The last Friday prayers of Ramzan (Jumatul Vida) were not allowed to be held at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Trump releases Middle-East peace plan; Palestine rejects it

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The plan, which was three years in the making, offers a path towards a two-state solution and presents a "contiguous" territory for a Palestinian state, the US president said.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Freida's part in the Israel-Palestine dispute

Freida's part in the Israel-Palestine dispute

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The Weinstein Co will distribute Schnabel's Miral, starring Pinto as the title character.

In PHOTOS: Celebrations as UN upgrades Palestine status

In PHOTOS: Celebrations as UN upgrades Palestine status

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Palestine overwhelmingly won a historical United Nations General Assembly vote, which will upgrade its status to non-member observer state at the world body, despite intense opposition from the United States and Israel.

'Resolving Kashmir, Palestine will bring peace'

'Resolving Kashmir, Palestine will bring peace'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that just and equitable resolution of issues like Kashmir and Palestine will help bring durable peace and harmony in the "turbulent" world and curb terrorism.

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Dar also said Pakistan views Russia as an important player in the West, South and Central Asia, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia remains an important priority for Pakistan's foreign policy.

Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Days after an attack on a hospital in Gaza triggered global outrage, India on Thursday called for strict observance of international humanitarian law.

Talk to Palestine, Israel tells India

Talk to Palestine, Israel tells India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

However, Israel added that the issue has to be resolved bilaterally.

We will liberate whole of Palestine: Hamas

We will liberate whole of Palestine: Hamas

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Vowing liberate whole of Palestine from Israeli clutches, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in a fiery speech on Monday told thousands of Palestinians that the Islamist faction's control over the Gaza Strip is "just a step" towards their goal.

Opposition leaders visit Palestinian embassy in Delhi

Opposition leaders visit Palestinian embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Amid the raging Israel-Hamas war, a group of opposition leaders, including MP Danish Ali and former parliamentarians Mani Shankar Aiyar and K C Tyagi, visited the Palestine Embassy in New Delhi on Monday to express solidarity with Palestinians.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

US to veto Palestine statehood resolution in UNSC

US to veto Palestine statehood resolution in UNSC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

The United States would veto any resolution on Palestine statehood in the powerful United Nations Security Council, a top American official said on Friday, arguing that any statehood recognition should come through bilateral negotiations with Israel

On historic trip, Obama backs sovereign state of Palestine

On historic trip, Obama backs sovereign state of Palestine

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

United States President Barack Obama, on a historic trip to the West Bank, on Thursday told Israel that its settlement activities were "not constructive" for peace in the region, and pledged his commitment to a two-state solution as Palestinians "deserve a state of their own".

'Netanyahu should be shot dead': Cong MP sparks row

'Netanyahu should be shot dead': Cong MP sparks row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Senior Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan has come under criticism over his remarks that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a 'war criminal' and should be shot dead without trial for allegedly murdering Palestinians in the Gaza strip.

3 days in US: This is PM Modi's itinerary

3 days in US: This is PM Modi's itinerary

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

New initiatives to boost cooperation to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific, ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and addressing concerns of the global South will be the focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the US beginning Saturday.

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'If Israel had stuck to the peace accords, Hamas would have had no one to fight.'

Situation complex: Jaishankar on Hamas-Israel conflict

Situation complex: Jaishankar on Hamas-Israel conflict

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Jaishankar described the October 7 strikes on Israeli cities by Hamas as "terrorism" but at the same time asserted India's long-standing support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Palestine issue.

Israel, Palestine agree to open Gaza crossings

Israel, Palestine agree to open Gaza crossings

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

The main Rafah border would be tentatively opened on November 25, and construction of a Gaza seaport would begin.

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.'

UNESCO approves full membership for Palestine, US cuts funds

UNESCO approves full membership for Palestine, US cuts funds

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The United States announced to stop financial contribution to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation after the UN body voted to admit Palestine as its full member, which the Obama administration termed as regrettable and premature.

'India to send special envoy to Palestine'

'India to send special envoy to Palestine'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2006

In the first high-level contact, India is sending a special envoy to Palestine to talk to the newly-elected Hamas regime, Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed informed the Rajya Sabha Tuesday.

Olympic boxing crisis deepens: India's fate uncertain

Olympic boxing crisis deepens: India's fate uncertain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Boxing's already uncertain Olympic future was thrown into further jeopardy after the sport's Asian governing body voted against leaving the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA) to join the rival association.

Resume peace talks with Palestine: US to Israel

Resume peace talks with Palestine: US to Israel

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

United States envoy to the Middle East on Tuesday pressed Israel on "prompt resumption" of the stalled peace talks with Palestine, amid sharp differences between Washington and Tel Aviv over settlement activities in disputed areas.

Palestinian students in India grapple with war concerns, survival challenges

Palestinian students in India grapple with war concerns, survival challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Running out of money, the 31-year-old also had to cut down on the "quality and quantity" of his meals.

Will seriously consider release of Indian crew members: Iran

Will seriously consider release of Indian crew members: Iran

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The MEA had said there are certain "technicalities involved" in the return of the remaining 16 Indian crew members.

India wanted explicit condemnation of Hamas: Sources on UNGA resolution

India wanted explicit condemnation of Hamas: Sources on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The resolution did not include any explicit condemnation of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, they said, adding India abstained in the vote in absence of all elements of its approach not being covered in the final text of the resolution.

'Israelis are committing genocide'

'Israelis are committing genocide'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'What's happening in Gaza is another ethnic cleansing, a repeat of what happened in 1948.' 'That is why people do not want to evacuate. Either you evacuate or you die.'

ICC rejects Khawaja's appeal against armband sanction

ICC rejects Khawaja's appeal against armband sanction

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Usman Khawaja suffered a setback after his appeal against the sanction imposed on him for wearing a black armband during the opening Test against Pakistan was rejected by ICC.

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'He is the only president, the only American politician, who had the guts to stand with Hindus.'

Modi meets Israeli Prez in Dubai, says he supports two-state solution

Modi meets Israeli Prez in Dubai, says he supports two-state solution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Israeli President Isaac Herzog and underscored India's support for an early and durable resolution of the Israel-Palestine issue through dialogue and diplomacy.

FIFA World Cup: Man runs onto pitch with Palestinian flag

FIFA World Cup: Man runs onto pitch with Palestinian flag

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Fans also unfurled a Free Palestine flag during the game.

Israel attacks UN-run school in Gaza, killing at least 40

Israel attacks UN-run school in Gaza, killing at least 40

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

According to IDF, "Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who belonged to the Nukhba Forces were operating in the compound."

Over 7,200 Indian students return home post Bangladesh unrest: Govt

Over 7,200 Indian students return home post Bangladesh unrest: Govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The high commission of India in Dhaka and the assistant high commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Khulna have been assisting in the voluntary return of Indian nationals, he said.