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India presses for 'immediate ceasefire' in Sumy to evacuate citizens

India presses for 'immediate ceasefire' in Sumy to evacuate citizens

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

India on Saturday 'strongly pressed' the Russian and Ukrainian governments through multiple channels for an immediate ceasefire in Sumy to ensure a safe passage for around 700 Indian students stuck there as it keeps focus on their evacuation from the war-hit city in eastern Ukraine.

Will Sidharth Make A Better Bachchan?

Will Sidharth Make A Better Bachchan?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Sidharth Malhotra feels working on Mission Majnu gave him an opportunity to 'ape' his idol, Amitabh Bachchan.

India slams UN human rights body's remarks against Setalvad's arrest

India slams UN human rights body's remarks against Setalvad's arrest

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has voiced concern over the arrest and detention of social activist Setalvad and called for her immediate release.

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Indian student attacked by Khalistan supporters in Australia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The student was taken to Westmead Hospital with major injuries to his head, leg, and arm.

Modi, Egypt's grand mufti discuss social, religious harmony

Modi, Egypt's grand mufti discuss social, religious harmony

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The MEA said the Grand Mufti appreciated the Prime Minister's leadership in fostering inclusivity and pluralism.

India raps European parliament for vote on Manipur violence

India raps European parliament for vote on Manipur violence

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Responding to media queries on the development, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that "such interference in India's internal affairs is unacceptable, and reflects a colonial mindset".

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to visit India from Sep 5 to 8

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to visit India from Sep 5 to 8

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The two sides are expected to ink an agreement on interim sharing of water of the Kushiyara river during Hasina's visit.

Bidens host Modi for private dinner at White House

Bidens host Modi for private dinner at White House

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an intimate dinner at the White House.

Dalai Lama an honoured guest: India rejects China's charge

Dalai Lama an honoured guest: India rejects China's charge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the birthday greetings by the prime minister to the Dalai Lama should be seen in this overall context.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

India begins last phase of 'Op Ganga', asks students to reach Budapest

India begins last phase of 'Op Ganga', asks students to reach Budapest

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Separately Indian embassy in Kyiv also urged its nationals who are still in Ukraine to register themselves for the evacuation process under 'Operation Ganga'.

Modi to visit Bali from Nov 14-16 for G-20 summit, hold bilateral meets

Modi to visit Bali from Nov 14-16 for G-20 summit, hold bilateral meets

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Indonesian city of Bali from November 14 to 16 to attend the G-20 summit, the ministry of external affairs announced on Thursday.

Pilot, husband held for ill-treating minor maid in Delhi; NCPCR seeks report

Pilot, husband held for ill-treating minor maid in Delhi; NCPCR seeks report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The police said the woman works as a pilot with a private airline while her husband is deployed with the ground staff in another private airline.

'ICICI Pru's focus is on value of new business growth'

'ICICI Pru's focus is on value of new business growth'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'If through growth and serving the customer we become number one, we will be very happy and very proud.'

Moosewala murder suspects held in Kenya, Azerbaijan

Moosewala murder suspects held in Kenya, Azerbaijan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Kenya and Azerbaijan have detained one suspect each in connection with the sensational killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and India is in touch with authorities concerned in the two countries on the case.

Indian abducted in Kabul: Closely monitoring situation, says MEA

Indian abducted in Kabul: Closely monitoring situation, says MEA

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

According to reports, Bansri Lal Arendeh was kidnapped at gunpoint on Tuesday in the Afghan capital city.

PM hails Indian relief teams' work in quake-hit Turkey

PM hails Indian relief teams' work in quake-hit Turkey

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were sent to provide help to the quake-hit region on February 7 following Prime Minister Modi's directive to offer all possible assistance under 'Operation Dost'.

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

India is primarily focusing on evacuating its nationals from conflict zones in eastern Ukraine including Kharkiv and Sumy, and that the total number of Indians still stuck in the battle-scarred nation is roughly in the range of 2,000 to 3,000.

India shouldn't be concerned: Iranian envoy on China-brokered deal

India shouldn't be concerned: Iranian envoy on China-brokered deal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to revive diplomatic ties should not be a matter of concern for India as the pact would provide regional stability and would be beneficial for New Delhi's interests as well, Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi said on Friday.

Foresee intensive Ind-Russia engagement Dec 6: MEA

Foresee intensive Ind-Russia engagement Dec 6: MEA

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

"We foresee a very intensive engagement during the day that will culminate in the summit," the MEA spokesperson said.

Ladakh row: India again presses for early resolution

Ladakh row: India again presses for early resolution

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

There was no visible forward movement in disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points as the Chinese side did not show flexibility in their approach on it at the 11th round of military talks.

Sittwe Port: India's Move Against China

Sittwe Port: India's Move Against China

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The project, the agreement for which was signed way back in 2009, had been gaining strategic relevance over the years as India-China ties took a hit.

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'

President Kovind pays homage to Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman

President Kovind pays homage to Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday visited the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum here and paid homage to the founding father of Bangladesh.

Back home from Israel, Indian students recount horror

Back home from Israel, Indian students recount horror

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the return of those who wish to come back home as a series of brazen attacks on Israeli towns by Hamas militants over the weekend triggered fresh tension in the region.

Will continue to explore ways to bring back Kohinoor from UK: Govt

Will continue to explore ways to bring back Kohinoor from UK: Govt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, reignited the demand in India to bring back the Kohinoor.

Govt asks China to allow travel by Indians

Govt asks China to allow travel by Indians

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

India on Thursday asked China to allow Indian citizens to travel to that country especially those who work or study there, and said that essential two-way travel should be facilitated, especially keeping in view the fact that Chinese nationals are able to travel to India.

Shared evidence with India weeks ago, says Trudeau

Shared evidence with India weeks ago, says Trudeau

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada has shared with India evidence of "credible allegations" about the involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar many weeks ago.

India rejects claims by Russia, Ukraine on hostage situation

India rejects claims by Russia, Ukraine on hostage situation

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

India's comments came hours after Russia claimed that some Indian students in Kharkiv were taken hostage by Ukrainian security forces.

Mission Majnu Review: I Spy Silly

Mission Majnu Review: I Spy Silly

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

If you want to make your enemy look like a threat, at least make them formidable, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Doval on Ukraine: Must respect territorial integrity

Doval on Ukraine: Must respect territorial integrity

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said at a conference in Jeddah on the crisis while underlining the need for upholding sovereignty and territorial integrity by all states without 'exception'.

'Strongly oppose': US on China renaming places in Arunachal

'Strongly oppose': US on China renaming places in Arunachal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The United States has recognised that territory (Arunachal Pradesh) for a long time (as an integral part of India), White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

Beijing issues Chinese names of 11 places in Arunachal

Beijing issues Chinese names of 11 places in Arunachal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

The official names of the 11 places were released on Sunday by the ministry, which also gave precise coordinates, including two land areas, two residential areas, five mountain peaks and two rivers and listed the category of places' names and their subordinate administrative districts, state-run Global Times reported on Monday.

India attends Afghan meet as Taliban march continues

India attends Afghan meet as Taliban march continues

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The invitation for the meeting to India was extended by Qatari special envoy for conflict resolution Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani during his visit to the national capital last week.

Engaged with US entities for procurement of vaccines: MEA

Engaged with US entities for procurement of vaccines: MEA

Rediff.com20 May 2021

India is engaged with American entities for procurement of COVID-19 vaccines from the United States and their possible manufacturing in the country subsequently, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

2 weeks on, India condemns 'horrific attack' on Salman Rushdie

2 weeks on, India condemns 'horrific attack' on Salman Rushdie

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

In its first reaction to the stabbing of Salman Rushdie, India on Thursday condemned the "horrific attack" on the celebrated novelist and wished him a speedy recovery.

Doing everything to evacuate Indian students in Sumy, Putin assures Modi

Doing everything to evacuate Indian students in Sumy, Putin assures Modi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his forces are doing everything to evacuate the stranded Indian citizens, mostly students, from the war-torn eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, according to his office.

Modi embarks on 3-nation tour, to attend G7 in Japan

Modi embarks on 3-nation tour, to attend G7 in Japan

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a tour of Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia to attend three key multilateral summits including that of the G7 grouping and Quad.

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Modi

Govt blocks access to BBC documentary on Modi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Centre has issued directions for blocking multiple YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing links to the BBC documentary 'India: The Modi Question', sources said.

All Indian students trapped in Ukraine's Sumy moved out

All Indian students trapped in Ukraine's Sumy moved out

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the students were being taken to Poltava, some 175 km south of Sumy, from where they will board trains to western Ukraine.