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Won't dignify an avowed terrorist's remark: US on Saeed

Won't dignify an avowed terrorist's remark: US on Saeed

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Kirby's remark comes a day after Saeed had reportedly said that the United States is the real enemy of Pakistan.

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The United States on Monday assured India of "speedy justice" to the Indian-American victims of hate-related crimes as the Indian envoy here reached out to the State Department to convey his "deep concerns" over such tragic incidents.

Xi-Trudeau conversation was candid, normal, no threats held out, says China

Xi-Trudeau conversation was candid, normal, no threats held out, says China

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

China on Thursday played down what appeared to be a tense conversation between President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 summit a day earlier, saying the conversation is "candid, normal" and should not be interpreted as criticism or threat.

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rahul's Pegasus remarks at Cambridge trigger BJP-Cong war of words

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Union Minister Anurag Thakur hit out at Gandhi over his claims of being under surveillance by intelligence agencies and accused him of maligning India on foreign soil.

Biden's 'mild shock' to Modi

Biden's 'mild shock' to Modi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The trust some people in India had that the Biden-Harris administration would be friendly to India has been eroded already, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

US dismisses report on India covertly increasing nukes

US dismisses report on India covertly increasing nukes

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

The US dismissed a report suggesting that India is covertly enriching its nuclear weapons capabilities, describing it as "speculative".

US, EU sanctions having impact on Russian economy: White House

US, EU sanctions having impact on Russian economy: White House

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Russia continues to 'support and assist' the Ukrainian separatists, State Department Spokesperson, Jen Psaki alleged.

11 crypto bourses evaded Rs 81.54-crore GST

11 crypto bourses evaded Rs 81.54-crore GST

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The Centre has recovered around Rs 95.86 crore from at least 11 crypto exchanges for evading goods and services tax (GST), according to data released by Parliament on Monday. The amount includes interest and penalty. The GST investigation department has detected a total tax evasion of Rs 81.54 crore by crypto exchanges that include WazirX, Coin DCX, CoinSwitch Kuber, Buy Ucoin, UnoCoin and Flitpay, among other exchanges. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, minister of state (MoS) for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said 11 cases of GST evasion by cryptocurrency exchanges have been detected by central GST formations.

Shinde govt's first step: Metro car shed back to Aarey Colony

Shinde govt's first step: Metro car shed back to Aarey Colony

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

In their first cabinet meeting held hours after coming to power, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis took the first step towards overturning the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government's decision of relocating the proposed Mumbai Metro Line-3 car shed from Aarey Colony.

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Khost in southeastern Afghanistan and was at a depth of 51 km.

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

India's ban on apps not beneficial to anyone: China

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

India on Wednesday banned 118 more mobile apps with Chinese links, including the popular game PUBG, citing data privacy concerns and a threat to national security, taking the total count of Chinese-linked mobile apps banned by New Delhi to 224.

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

American whistleblower Edward Snowden, currently sheltered in the transit zone of Moscow airport, has sought asylum in 20 countries, including India.

As Israel erupts in protest, Netanyahu urges agitators to behave responsibly

As Israel erupts in protest, Netanyahu urges agitators to behave responsibly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Israel's President Isaac Herzog on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately halt his controversial judicial overhaul, warning that the move has put the country's security, economy and society under threat.

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rain fury likely to continue in Maha for 2 more days; landslide in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Some low-lying places like Hindmata, and areas in Dadar and Sion, including the Gandhi Market and road number 24 in Sion, were inundated, forcing pedestrians to wade through the water and making it difficult for motorists to commute.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

'It does not matter if US blacklists Pak Taliban'

'It does not matter if US blacklists Pak Taliban'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Amid increasing pressure from the Obama administration to blacklist the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Azam Tariq, the militant organisation's key spokesperson has said that "it makes no difference if the Americans blacklist the TTP or not, our war against the Jews and their 'friends' will remain forever".

130 buses ready to evacuate Indian students from Ukraine: Russia

130 buses ready to evacuate Indian students from Ukraine: Russia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mizintsev said that places for temporary accommodation and rest have been set up at the checkpoints.

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The first World Cup in the Middle East has been anything but insulated from the troubles of the volatile region, set against a backdrop of anti-government protests in Iran and an upsurge in Israeli-Palestinian violence.

Latest from China: Falling rocket debris from the sky

Latest from China: Falling rocket debris from the sky

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Breaking its silence on its tumbling space rocket, whose debris is expected to fall on Earth this weekend, China said most of it would be burnt during re-entry and it is "highly unlikely" to cause any damage on the ground.

'People's President' Kalam laid to rest with full state honours

'People's President' Kalam laid to rest with full state honours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

In a spontaneous outpouring of grief, thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to former President APJ Abdul Kalam who was on Thursday laid to rest with full state honours in his home town here amid chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai".

Sonia driving force, Ahmed Patel just a tool to tarnish Modi: BJP

Sonia driving force, Ahmed Patel just a tool to tarnish Modi: BJP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday alleged that Congress president Sonia Gandhi was the "driving force" behind the "conspiracy" to implicate then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots case in the state.

CBI registers 2 FIRs on graft charges by ex-JK Guv Malik, searches 14 places

CBI registers 2 FIRs on graft charges by ex-JK Guv Malik, searches 14 places

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The CBI after registering the FIRs carried out searches on Thursday morning at 14 locations in Jammu, Srinagar, Delhi, Mumbai, Noida in Uttar Pradesh, Trivandrum in Kerala and Darbhanga in Bihar, they said.

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The White House has ruled out sending Ahmed Abu Khatallah, a key suspect in the attacks at the United States consulate in Benghazi in September 2012, to the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention center and asserted that he would be tried through the federal court system.

Venezuela, Nicaragua offer asylum to Edward Snowden

Venezuela, Nicaragua offer asylum to Edward Snowden

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

In defiance of the United States, two Latin American countries -- Venezuela and Nicaragua -- offered asylum to Edward Snowden, leaker of the United States secretive surveillance programme.

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days, but many questions remain

Amarnath yatra resumes after three days, but many questions remain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Amarnath pilgrimage resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for three days following flash floods that claimed 15 lives, while the Jammu and Kashmir administration said it would get a clear picture by Tuesday about the damage.

Taxmen raid former NSE MD Chitra Ramkrishna's home

Taxmen raid former NSE MD Chitra Ramkrishna's home

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Ramkrishna is in the news after a recent Sebi order said she was steered by a yogi, dwelling in the Himalayan ranges, in the appointment of Anand Subramanian as the exchange's group operating officer and advisor to the managing director (MD).

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Massive row erupts over Israeli director's remark on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

As controversy grew, BJP leaders, actors also joined the discourse against him.

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Unlike other countries, the US does not send its election observers to India because of the strong independent credentials of the Election Commission of India.

Islamic State 'in-charge of foreign attacks' killed in Syria

Islamic State 'in-charge of foreign attacks' killed in Syria

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The terror group vowed to avenge his death.

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The order to suspend the services was issued by the home affairs and justice department and heavy police security was deployed at the site of the clashes outside the Kali Mata temple in Patiala.

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Fresh violence hits Meghalaya; Shah assures CBI probe into border firing

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given firm assurances at a meeting held in Delhi of acting on his request for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the 'firing by Assam Police' along the states' border.

Air India flight to Kyiv returns to Delhi as Ukraine shuts airspace

Air India flight to Kyiv returns to Delhi as Ukraine shuts airspace

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

An Air India plane that took off for Kyiv in Ukraine on Thursday morning to bring back Indians from the eastern European nation is returning to Delhi due to the closure of Ukrainian airspace amid the Russian military offensive.

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China has also announced that it would hold six live-fire military drills in waters around Taiwan.

No dates finalised yet for PM Modi's Washington visit: US

No dates finalised yet for PM Modi's Washington visit: US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

The United States has said that no dates have been finalised yet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Washington visit. "On Prime Minister Modi's possible travel to the United States -- nothing to announce on dates," said State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf.

Is Rajasthan's English experiment a failure?

Is Rajasthan's English experiment a failure?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'What is taught here is a mockery of the English language.'

It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

"It would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along," Trump said.

Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics, report says

Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics, report says

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Australia is considering not sending any government officials to the Winter Olympics to be held in Beijing next year amid growing calls from lawmakers for an official diplomatic boycott, the Sydney Morning Herald said in a report on Thursday.

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The Joe Biden administration has come under intense pressure from various quarters, including the powerful US Chambers of Commerce, lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans, to ship AstraZeneca and other Covid-19 vaccines along with several life-saving medical supplies to India, which is witnessing a deadly surge in coronavirus cases.

In dry state of Bihar, spurious liquor kills 12

In dry state of Bihar, spurious liquor kills 12

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

This incident has again exposed that despite prohibition being in force in Bihar, alcohol is still available in the black market and that the liquor mafia is very much active

Raj Thackeray urges BJP not to contest Andheri bypoll

Raj Thackeray urges BJP not to contest Andheri bypoll

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

While Fadnavis has admitted that the letter was sent to him in good faith, he said that he would have to discuss with the party leadership before taking a decision.