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Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The week-long 20th national congress of the Communist party of China began in Beijing on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

As the United States focuses on the Indo-Pacific, in particular the Quad, the Biden administration needs to address India's ties with Russia and its 'downward trend of democratic values and institutions', said a report by the Democratic Party of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.'

US mulls action against Chinese entities linked to balloon incursion

US mulls action against Chinese entities linked to balloon incursion

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official asserted that it is known that China used these balloons for surveillance.

Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Modi sees plot in Naveen's deteriorating health, Odisha CM hits back

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Modi, in his rally just days ahead of the last phase of the Lok Sabha election, also said that "well-wishers of Naveen babu are worried over his deteriorating health condition."

Slovak PM shot in assassination bid, 'extremely serious'

Slovak PM shot in assassination bid, 'extremely serious'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in 'extremely serious' condition following a shooting attack on Wednesday, according to Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak.

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pro-Palestinian protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place.

Is J D Vance The Right Choice By Trump?

Is J D Vance The Right Choice By Trump?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

This is the guy who might be one feeble, McDonald's-fueled heartbeat from the presidency, notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Peaceful Republic Day celebrations in J&K

Peaceful Republic Day celebrations in J&K

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

The main function in the state was held in the Maulana Azad stadium in winter capital Jammu where state Governor N N Vohra unfurled the national flag and took the salute.

Modi Should Listen To Criticism

Modi Should Listen To Criticism

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The prime minister and his cabinet will be compelled to do what governments in other democracies must: Listen to criticism from citizens and tolerate it and even learn from it. In doing so, perhaps they can also get a laugh out of the material, as many of us so often do, notes Aakar Patel.

73 killed in twin blasts at Iranian general's grave

73 killed in twin blasts at Iranian general's grave

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

As many as 73 people have been killed and 170 injured in twin blasts near the burial site of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in the Iranian city of Kerman on Wednesday in what officials called a terror attack, according to state media, as per CNN.

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Country gears up for 78th Independence Day amid tight security

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted flag marches at various places in Punjab on Wednesday while central forces maintained a tight vigil in Tripura.

Situation in Bishkek back to normal, pay no heed to rumours: Indian mission

Situation in Bishkek back to normal, pay no heed to rumours: Indian mission

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Last week, India asked its students in Bishkek to stay indoors following the incidents of violence.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Will amend laws to ensure death to rapists: Mamata

Will amend laws to ensure death to rapists: Mamata

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Asserting that her government has zero tolerance to incidents of rape, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said an amendment to existing laws will be passed in the state assembly next week to ensure capital punishment to convicted rapists.

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Chopra to begin season with Doha Diamond League on May 10, Jena also to compete for his DL debut

Belarus allows Russia to place nukes on its territory

Belarus allows Russia to place nukes on its territory

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The head of the Belarusian Central Election Commission (CEC), Igor Karpenko, said more than 65 per cent of Belarusian citizens have voted in favour of Constitutional amendments during a referendum.

Uneasy peace in Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions: US Congressman

Uneasy peace in Indo-Pacific due to recent Chinese actions: US Congressman

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Congressman said the Chinese Communist Party has, unfortunately, botched its response to COVID-19, causing tremendous economic uncertainty and a slowdown in China's economy.

Canada advises citizens to leave Russia after curbs on fin transactions

Canada advises citizens to leave Russia after curbs on fin transactions

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The Canadian government is advising its citizens to refrain from visiting Russia and to leave the country as soon as possible amid the impacts of the Russian military operations in Ukraine.

'Challenges from Indian govt': Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down

'Challenges from Indian govt': Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The embassy said it was 'cognisant' that some may attempt to characterise this move as an internal conflict, allegedly involving diplomats who switched allegiance to the Taliban, adding "that this decision is a result of broader changes in policy and interests".

Russia to continue military drills amid escalation in Ukraine

Russia to continue military drills amid escalation in Ukraine

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Khrenin spoke while wrapping-up the preliminary results of the Russia-Belarus military drills 'Union Courage 2022' scheduled to conclude on Sunday.

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

American Masai Russell won the Olympic 100 metres hurdles title in a blanket finish on Saturday.

One more body recovered, toll in Mizoram landslides rises to 28

One more body recovered, toll in Mizoram landslides rises to 28

Rediff.com30 May 2024

One more body was recovered on Thursday, taking the toll in multiple landslides in Mizoram's Aizawl district to 28, a police officer said.

China providing technology, equipment to Russia: US intel

China providing technology, equipment to Russia: US intel

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

China is also providing supertankers and insurance coverage to move Russian Urals crude to PRC ports, as Moscow seeks vessels for exports after a G-7 oil price cap restricted the use of Western cargo services and insurance.

15 dead, dozens hurt in Czech varsity shooting; gunman killed: Police

15 dead, dozens hurt in Czech varsity shooting; gunman killed: Police

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The accused, who is in his early 20s, allegedly killed his father in the town of Hostoun around two hours before he opened fire at the people in the university, according to the report.

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere. That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Thousands of workers of every description -- from journalists to steel workers, from painters to New York cops, from auto to engineering workers -- marched for two hours down 5th Avenue one of Manhattan's most iconic thoroughfares, reports Jyoti Punwani.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Nothing wrong in wishing Pakistan on I-Day: SC

Nothing wrong in wishing Pakistan on I-Day: SC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Now, the time has come to enlighten and educate our police machinery on the concept of freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and the extent of reasonable restraint on their free speech and expression'

India issues helplines for its citizens in Israel, Iran

India issues helplines for its citizens in Israel, Iran

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The Indian diplomatic missions in Israel and Iran on Sunday issued fresh advisories for its nationals after Tehran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on the Jewish state, advising them to stay calm, adhere to safety protocols along with activating additional helpline numbers.

These Women made us proud on Republic Day

These Women made us proud on Republic Day

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

They came from different parts of this vast country to give us some of the proudest moments of this Republic Day. Archana Masih speaks to Lieutenant Haobam Bella Devi and Captain Divya Ajith, young Army officers who stole the show on Rajpath.

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The balloon, which was being used by the People's Republic of China in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above US territorial waters.

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Pezeshkian gained the attention of people for his stance against the crackdown on the 2009 pro-democracy protests and the violence perpetrated by the notorious morality police in 2022 after Mahsa Amini's death.

ACT: 'We anticipate a remarkable showdown vs Pakistan'

ACT: 'We anticipate a remarkable showdown vs Pakistan'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is set for Wednesday. This round-robin match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy will mark India's final game in the tournament.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

Miss Teen International: 'I came here with confidence'

Miss Teen International: 'I came here with confidence'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Cambodia's Ly Muyleang was crowned the new Miss Teen International in Jaipur, July 7.

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The mesmerizing march included elite marching contingents, missiles, warplanes, surveillance gadgets and lethal weapon systems, with French President Emmanuel Macron gracing the occasion as the chief guest.