News for 'Response and Reaffirmation'

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'What the price will reveal, since the India specific capabilities haven't changed since 2013, is how much the Modi government padded up the cost,' points out Mohan Guruswamy.

J&J licence to make cosmetics at Mulund plant cancelled

J&J licence to make cosmetics at Mulund plant cancelled

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The company has been held responsible for the violation of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and the rules framed in 1945.

Why do TV channels play the divisive game?

Why do TV channels play the divisive game?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Embedded with the divisive regime, they administer heavy doses of the opium of religion and nationalism day in and day out,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Trump admin announces new policy to modernise nuclear arsenal

Trump admin announces new policy to modernise nuclear arsenal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The strategy, President Donald Trump said, is tailored and flexible to address the wide array of threats in the 21st century.

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

G20 meeting: India defended climate change red lines

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Decisions at a G20 meet are not added to the UN climate negotiations.

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

As the 25-year-old, who has refugee status in Australia, got off a plane in Bangkok on November 27, Thai immigration police were waiting to arrest him based on an Interpol "red notice" from Bahrain.

SC's landmark order could be bureaucrats' saviour

SC's landmark order could be bureaucrats' saviour

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

In a path-breaking verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday said bureaucrats should not act on verbal orders given by political bosses as it sought an end to frequent transfers and suggested a fixed tenure to insulate them from political interference.

Nations engaged in 'proxy wars' must end them, says Obama at UNGA

Nations engaged in 'proxy wars' must end them, says Obama at UNGA

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

It was Obama's eighth and final address to the UN General Assembly as the US President

'We're all shaken by it,' says Obama on Canada shooting

'We're all shaken by it,' says Obama on Canada shooting

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

United States President Barack Obama has condemned deadly shootings in Canada and offered assistance in the wake of the attacks in Ottawa that left 1 soldier dead.

Kashmir attacks: Pak's attempt to force India to talks

Kashmir attacks: Pak's attempt to force India to talks

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

How will India respond to an attack which keeps haemorrhaging India but stays below the threshold of tolerance?

'India not fully satisfied with new climate draft'

'India not fully satisfied with new climate draft'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

India said that the goal of capping global warming at 1.5 degree Celsius from pre-industrial times will require developed countries to "massively" reduce their emissions

Euro: Lukaku scores twice as Belgium batter Ireland

Euro: Lukaku scores twice as Belgium batter Ireland

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Belgium rediscovered their most blistering form to batter group E rivals Ireland 3-0 thanks to a brace from Romelu Lukaku and an Axel Witsel header on Saturday.

UNHRC adopts resolution on Palestine, India abstains

UNHRC adopts resolution on Palestine, India abstains

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

India has for the first time abstained from voting on a resolution on Palestine adopted at the UN rights body that calls for accountability by parties involved in last year's conflict in Gaza.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.

Brilliant commanders and brave men won India the 1971 War

Brilliant commanders and brave men won India the 1971 War

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The 1971 war reaffirmed the importance of inspirational senior leadership in battle and heralded the emergence of a new fighting class amongst officers and men of India's armed forces.

Will NIA, instant talaq laws impact Vellore poll outcome?

Will NIA, instant talaq laws impact Vellore poll outcome?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'It may take the AIADMK much more convincing than already, not only to try and bring around even the one-time Muslim voters of the party. 'More importantly, the party leadership may find it even more difficult to convince traditional party voters and cadres, who had admired Jaya's nonchalance to the party and leader ruling the Centre,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Modi also made a call for European Union unity and said India would play a positive role in enhancing that through Germany.

PM Modi commissions Scorpene-class submarine Kalvari

PM Modi commissions Scorpene-class submarine Kalvari

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Kalvari underwent around 120 days of extensive sea trials and tests for various equipment and is expected to bolster India's maritime prowess.

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India and France on Monday inked an Inter-Governmental Agreement on the sale of 36 French fighter jets, Rafale, but were unable to sign the final deal due to some "financial" aspects, which are expected to be sorted out in "couple of days".

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

LeT receives adequate funding despite sanctions: India tells UN

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

India has said that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Tayiba do not "live on love and fresh air", expressing regret that they receive funds despite being slapped with sanctions by the United Nations, as the world body reaffirmed the need to cut the monetary lifeline of terrorists.

Anushka: It wasn't a smooth ride making NH10

Anushka: It wasn't a smooth ride making NH10

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

'Some people told me I was too young to become a producer. Others warned me not to produce a film that had such a bizarre subject. I am a relentless person, and today I am happy that I produced NH10.' Anushka Sharma is thrilled with the response to NH10.

Will NGT call the Yamuna expert panel's bluff?

Will NGT call the Yamuna expert panel's bluff?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The Art of Living case will go down as a test for environment activism in the country, notes M Rajaque Rahman.

What they said, and what it meant

What they said, and what it meant

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The joint statement issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama's first-ever summit is high on intent and ambition. Notably missing from the statement is India's refusal to be America's partner in its war against ISIS.

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

India offers $1 billion towards Afghanistan's development during Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit.

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The United Nations General Assembly today elected Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela as the new non-permanent members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning in January next year.

How I tackled Bloody Monday

How I tackled Bloody Monday

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Soon after the BJP lost the 2004 election, the stockmarkets went into unprecedented free fall. Then SEBI Chairman G N Bajpai reveals how his firm handling of the situation restored confidence and soon the markets were back to doing what they do best -- make money. A revealing excerpt from his book, A Game Changer's Memoir.

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj emphasised that the UN must accept it needs fundamental reform.

Saffron Holi will be celebrated in UP: Modi

Saffron Holi will be celebrated in UP: Modi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Modi invoked Lord Shiva on Mahashivratri and said people, with their third eye, can see what is good for them and what is bad.

India reiterates 3 conditions for engagement with Pak

India reiterates 3 conditions for engagement with Pak

Rediff.com31 May 2015

India on Sunday reaffirmed adherence to three conditions including having an atmosphere "free of terror and violence" as a precursor to any engagement with Pakistan and demanded action against terrorists including Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

PM invites Russia to set up defence industrial park in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

"We are committed to building a new India. We have to do this as early as possible," he said.

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India on Tuesday made a strong pitch for a positive and constructive approach from neighbours of Afghanistan including an end to support for violence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani discussed key issues including security and connectivity.

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The two countries also asked all nations to stop cross-border movement of terrorists and asserted that a decisive collective response from the international community without 'double standards and selectivity' was required to combat the threat of terrorism.

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have gone beyond the cautious approach usually advocated by the tightly-knit 'China group' in the ministry of external affairs in dealing with Beijing.'

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

At last, an Indian leader who knows how to deal with China

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to have gone beyond the cautious approach usually advocated by the tightly-knit 'China group' in the ministry of external affairs in dealing with Beijing.'

World reacts to French terror: 'It was barbaric and cowardly'

World reacts to French terror: 'It was barbaric and cowardly'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

No Indian is reported to be affected in a terror "attack" in French resort of Nice where at least 84 were killed when a truck ploughed through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day events.

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Firm to prune domestic costs through initiatives such as voluntary separation

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to ask Britain to take strong action against Sikh groups trying to revive the demand for a separate Khalistan and their attempts to radicalise Sikh youth besides giving them training on how to make bombs.

Did JRD think Patel would have been a better PM than Nehru?

Did JRD think Patel would have been a better PM than Nehru?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'Nehru once told JRD, "I hate the mention of the very word profit".' '"Jawaharlal, I am talking about the need of the public sector making a profit!" JRD replied.' 'Nehru reiterated, "Never talk to me about the word profit, it is a dirty word".' A fascinating excerpt from Shashank Shah's The Tata Group: From Torchbearers To Trailblazers.

Our message on Kashmir should be 'loud and clear' to Pak: India at UN

Our message on Kashmir should be 'loud and clear' to Pak: India at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

In its 'Right of Reply', India also rejected the 'fanciful and misleading' remarks by the Pakistani envoy to the United Nations.