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Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO as his Secretary of State

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Tillerson is a veteran chief executive who has had extensive overseas business dealings but his relationships with foreign leaders could complicate his confirmation prospects.

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Gavaskar opened up on the moment that almost led India to forfeit the match they would famously go on to win.

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Some of the Shortlisted finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Haryana beat Delhi to top Group E

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Haryana beat Delhi to top Group E

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Andhra's chase was anchored by right-handed opener Hebbar, who hammered six boundaries and a six, despite losing partners at the other end.

Mike Pompeo sworn in as 70th US Secretary of State

Mike Pompeo sworn in as 70th US Secretary of State

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The former Central Intelligence Agency director, was confirmed by the Senate by 57-42 votes. He replaced Rex Tillerson, who was fired by US President Donald Trump last month.

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Stephen Hawking, in his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, considered an asteroid collision to be the biggest threat to the planet. At this point, we are as well prepared as dinosaurs were when a 10-km wide asteroid hit the planet 65 million years ago, notes Kumar Abishek.

Tillerson rejects reports that he considered resigning

Tillerson rejects reports that he considered resigning

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

He also dismissed as 'petty nonsense' a news report that he had called the president a 'moron' during a tense meeting with national security officials this summer.

'It's an honour to be with you:' Trump meets Putin for 1st sit-down

'It's an honour to be with you:' Trump meets Putin for 1st sit-down

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

The leaders were accompanied by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the bilateral meeting.

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The demand for a probe comes amid reports that Pyongyang had clandestinely received nuclear enrichment technology from Pakistan when A Q Khan was at the helm of Islamabad's nuclear programme.

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The Trump administration has called Maduro a "dictator" and issued sanctions against him and more than two dozen other former and current officials, accusing Maduro's government of violating human rights and undermining the country's democracy.

Trump sacks Secretary of State Tillerson; CIA chief to replace him

Trump sacks Secretary of State Tillerson; CIA chief to replace him

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Trump also announced the appointment of Gina Haspel to head the Central Intelligence Agency -- the first woman selected for the agency's top post.

Even $1 million can't buy you these items

Even $1 million can't buy you these items

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Millionaires would be proud of the money in the bank, but there are a handful of things that are still beyond your reach

Trump's top adviser on homeland security resigns

Trump's top adviser on homeland security resigns

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Tom Bossert's resignation came a day after John Bolton took over the role of National Security Adviser.

The world's BIGGEST dinosaur discovered

The world's BIGGEST dinosaur discovered

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Move over T-rex, scientists have discovered the bones of the world's biggest dinosaur, as heavy as 14 African elephants and equal to a seven-storey building, in Argentina

US concerned over future government in Pak: Tillerson

US concerned over future government in Pak: Tillerson

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Tillerson said that he believed that the US has a partner in Pakistan.

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The White House and State Department commemorate other religious traditions, including a Jewish Passover Seder, as well as Christmas and Easter holidays.

First Look: Prithviraj's Saptamasri Taskaraha

First Look: Prithviraj's Saptamasri Taskaraha

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The film is an entertainer based on the lives of seven gentlemen thieves.

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'When Zubeida came, everybody loved me and I got a slew of offers of the same kind.' 'People started saying, "Aap nayi Aruna Irani ban jayegi".'

Samsung to sell 'made in India' handsets in China

Samsung to sell 'made in India' handsets in China

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Currently, most of the mobile handsets sold in India are imported from China either fully built or in knocked-down versions.

How Trump decided to launch Syrian strikes

How Trump decided to launch Syrian strikes

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

In less than four hours after Trump gave the green signal, missiles were launched against the Syrian regime

China's Xi meets America's Secretary of State, vows to strengthen ties

China's Xi meets America's Secretary of State, vows to strengthen ties

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday vowed to work with the United States for healthy and stable development of bilateral ties, calling cooperation the "correct" choice for both the countries.

Nokia Asha 501: Is it the best mid-range phone?

Nokia Asha 501: Is it the best mid-range phone?

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Effectively priced, the new series will heat up the mid-level phone market. Samsung Rex beware

PHOTOS: Following in a dinosaur`s footsteps

PHOTOS: Following in a dinosaur`s footsteps

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the terrifying T-Rex footprints and the massive titanosaurs that stun visitors from around the world.

'Not enjoying dealing with Pakistan, ties have drifted'

'Not enjoying dealing with Pakistan, ties have drifted'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The US Secretary of State said the two countries should find ways as to how they could work together to bring stability and peace to the whole region.

Trump cancels Britain visit amid fears he won't be welcomed

Trump cancels Britain visit amid fears he won't be welcomed

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

The US President was expected to make his first trip to the United Kingdom since entering office, but US government officials have been told he has gone cold on the idea.

LeT, JeM on US list of Pak-based terror groups given to Islamabad

LeT, JeM on US list of Pak-based terror groups given to Islamabad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The United States identified LeT as one of the largest and most active terrorist organisations in South Asia.

'Resume non-contact sports in sanitised empty stadia'

'Resume non-contact sports in sanitised empty stadia'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The unprecedented health crisis forced an indefinite shutdown of all sports activities -- both contact and non-contact. The FICCI said non-contact sports can resume first by maintaining social distancing norms.

Wheelchair-bound Ajit Jogi to get robotic legs

Wheelchair-bound Ajit Jogi to get robotic legs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

A team from Rex Bionics of New Zealand will be visiting him at Raipur on March 16 to enable him use this contraption, he said on Sunday.

Nuclear war may break out any time, warns North Korea

Nuclear war may break out any time, warns North Korea

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

North Korea had recently called on its citizens to be ready for a nation-wide struggle against 'war thirsty' Trump.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

White House rejects talks with North Korea on nuclear issue

White House rejects talks with North Korea on nuclear issue

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The White House has maintained that this is "not the time to talk" to North Korea, which has been carrying out ballistic missile test.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

'Trump ready for any steps if Pak doesn't mend its ways'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mattis also warned Pakistan of global "diplomatic isolation" and losing its Non-NATO ally status if it failed to take action against safe havens to terrorists on its soil.

Tillerson, Mattis call on Modi ahead of meet with Trump

Tillerson, Mattis call on Modi ahead of meet with Trump

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The issues that figured prominently in these discussions included terrorism, Afghanistan and the situation in the Asia Pacific region.

50 years of Oscar glory: 10 things you didn't know about My Fair Lady

50 years of Oscar glory: 10 things you didn't know about My Fair Lady

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Celebrating 50 years of a timeless Hollywood classic.

Who should be the Fame Jodi?

Who should be the Fame Jodi?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Rex, Qazi, Ruprekha... You choose.

'Expect no restraint if our nuke sites are hit': Pak warns India

'Expect no restraint if our nuke sites are hit': Pak warns India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The IAF chief has said that his force had the capability of locating, fixing and striking across the border.

US waiting to see Pak act on terror in next weeks, says official

US waiting to see Pak act on terror in next weeks, says official

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

A top American diplomat has said asserting that the Trump Administration is moving quickly on its own strategy to fight against terror groups.

Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone

Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The White House said the two leaders also pledged to continue working together to enhance security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Trump administration plans to open US embassy in Jerusalem by 2019

Trump administration plans to open US embassy in Jerusalem by 2019

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

In December, Trump said that the US recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announced to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to the historic city.