News for 'Swaraj India'

Condemn countries using terrorism as instrument of state policy: India @ UN

Condemn countries using terrorism as instrument of state policy: India @ UN

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Her statement comes ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's address at the United Natiosn General Assembly.

Fighting electoral malpractice in India

Fighting electoral malpractice in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'ADR's success is its ability to remain non-partisan for a very long period, sheer professionalism and tenacity, and that makes it one of the good things to happen to our democracy.'

India sends first wheat shipment to Afghanistan via Chabahar port

India sends first wheat shipment to Afghanistan via Chabahar port

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The Chabahar port, located in the Sistan-Balochistan province on the energy-rich Persian Gulf nations southern coast, lies outside the Persian Gulf and can be easily accessed from India's western coast, bypassing Pakistan.

Pictures From Satish Kaushik's Life

Pictures From Satish Kaushik's Life

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at his well-lived life.

Trade with China is 'normal' but border 'abnormal': Cong on LAC clash

Trade with China is 'normal' but border 'abnormal': Cong on LAC clash

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Ramesh alleged that the PM "forced" Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to read a "most wishy-washy" statement in Parliament earlier this week

India, Bahrain to strengthen ties in trade, counter-terror

India, Bahrain to strengthen ties in trade, counter-terror

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Swaraj is in Bahrain for a two-day visit to attend the first ministerial meeting of the India-Arab League Cooperation Forum to be held on Sunday.

'India is mother of terrorism in South Asia': Pak hits back at Sushma

'India is mother of terrorism in South Asia': Pak hits back at Sushma

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi launched a verbal dual against India.

First 2+2 talks: India, US ink critical defence pact

First 2+2 talks: India, US ink critical defence pact

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Swaraj expressed satisfaction over the agenda of the inaugural dialogue while giving the details of the deliberations.

US postpones '2+2 dialogue' with India due to 'unavoidable reasons'

US postpones '2+2 dialogue' with India due to 'unavoidable reasons'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were to travel to the US to take part in the meeting with US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James Mattis on July 6.

Day 26: Farmers start day-long 'relay' hunger strike

Day 26: Farmers start day-long 'relay' hunger strike

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Thousands of agriculturists, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, are protesting against the laws for the last over four weeks at various border points of Delhi and demanding that the legislations be repealed.

Farmer leaders claim Bharat Bandh successful

Farmer leaders claim Bharat Bandh successful

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference at a protest site on the Singhu border, they said the "super bandh" made the government open its 'eyes and ears'.

Inconceivable' that India, Africa don't have permanent UNSC seats

Inconceivable' that India, Africa don't have permanent UNSC seats

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

She lamented that Africa despite being the largest continent in terms of number of the countries and India, which has has one-sixth of the world's population, still don't have permanent membership of the UNSC.

Why Are The Scindias Bowing To Amit Shah?

Why Are The Scindias Bowing To Amit Shah?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend...

India refuses to endorse BRI, mounts veiled attack on Pak

India refuses to endorse BRI, mounts veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

"Terrorism is an enemy of the basic human rights: of life, peace and prosperity," Swaraj said.

'Collegium, with some aberrations removed, is a very good idea'

'Collegium, with some aberrations removed, is a very good idea'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'There is one negative thing which has happened very quietly. The position of the election commissioner has been downgraded.'

India pledges $1 billion to reconstruct quake-hit Nepal

India pledges $1 billion to reconstruct quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

India asserted that it will strongly stand behind the Nepalese government which is seeking to "wipe the tears" of every Nepali.

Oppn leaders, activists laud SC's observations on sedition law

Oppn leaders, activists laud SC's observations on sedition law

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'Kudos to the SC & the CJI for standing up to the Govt on the gross misuse of this colonial law of sedition to silence dissent'

India, Pakistan break logjam; to hold comprehensive dialogue

India, Pakistan break logjam; to hold comprehensive dialogue

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Breaking the logjam in their ties, India and Pakistan on Wednesday announced that they have decided to engage in a "comprehensive" dialogue that will include peace and security and Jammu and Kashmir.

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

US expresses 'regret' to India over '2 +2 Dialogue' postponement

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her American counterpart Mike Pompeo have agreed to reschedule the postponed '2+2 dialogue'.

ISI link? Amarinder shows photos of Pak friend with other leaders

ISI link? Amarinder shows photos of Pak friend with other leaders

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Asking that if all these leaders and actors accompanying the Pakistani journalists are Inter-Services Intelligence's contacts, Singh asserted that he would have invited her again had there been no visa restrictions between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan is a 'well of death', says Uzma after returning to India

Pakistan is a 'well of death', says Uzma after returning to India

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Uzma, accompanied by Indian mission officials, crossed the Wagah Border near Amritsar.

I see India as a developed country: Swaraj Paul

I see India as a developed country: Swaraj Paul

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Lord Swaraj Paul emphasised on Monday that India can become a developed country if the issues of education, health and security are dealt with.

India-US first 2+2 dialogue to take place in September

India-US first 2+2 dialogue to take place in September

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

On June 27, the ministry of external affairs confirmed that the US postponed the 2+2 dialogue with India, which was scheduled to be held on July 6, due to "unavoidable reasons".

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Tillerson said the US will provide India with best technologies for its military modernisation which include offers to supply F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.

Tomar hopeful of positive outcome at Jan 4 meet with farmers

Tomar hopeful of positive outcome at Jan 4 meet with farmers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The minister said that the last meeting held on December 30, 2020, happened in a cordial atmosphere and there is a possibility of positive results in the interest of farmers and of the country's farm sector at the next meeting.

'Hindustan ki beti' Geeta mourns 'mother' Sushma

'Hindustan ki beti' Geeta mourns 'mother' Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'Geeta said Swaraj used to talk to her and discuss about all her problems and progress in studies'

US, India, Japan hold trilateral ministerial dialogue

US, India, Japan hold trilateral ministerial dialogue

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Amid China's growing assertiveness in South China Sea, India, Japan and the US at their first ever trilateral ministerial dialogue in New York.

What Can You Watch This Week?

What Can You Watch This Week?

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Action, drama, thriller and rom-coms, this week has a lot of entertainment coming up on OTT as well as in theatres.

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

India has maintained that there can be no talks with Pakistan unless it stops supporting terrorists.

Farmers to observe day-long relay hunger strike on Monday

Farmers to observe day-long relay hunger strike on Monday

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

He also urged people demonstrating against the laws across the country to observe a day-long hunger strike at their respective protest sites.

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The leaders discussed other topical issues before the United Nations during the ongoing 69th Session of the General Assembly.

Snooping 'unacceptable': India bluntly tells US

Snooping 'unacceptable': India bluntly tells US

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

India on Thursday bluntly told the US that surveillance of political leaders and others in India by the American intelligence was "unacceptable" to which the US responded by saying that any differences that may exist can be resolved by intelligence communities of the two countries.

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.

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

An adamant China on Thursday said "no country should or can put itself opposite the NPT".

Jadhav case: 'Justice prevails, major victory for India'

Jadhav case: 'Justice prevails, major victory for India'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

On Thursday, in a big win for India, the International Court of Justice stayed the execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav. The ICJ instructed Pakistan to take all "necessary measures at its disposal" to ensure that Jadhav was not executed pending a final decision by it. Following the order, reactions poured in from all over celebrating the big win.

US backs India in asking Pak to act against terrorism

US backs India in asking Pak to act against terrorism

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Swaraj said there is scope to do a lot more and this would be an important element of their deliberations.

'Immature' Kejriwal's blame-game irked people: Prashant Bhushan on MCD polls

'Immature' Kejriwal's blame-game irked people: Prashant Bhushan on MCD polls

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

"It is very unfortunate that a party which was formed on a promise of alternative politics, on the promise of practising transparency, accountability, internal democracy and not resorting to power politics broke all promises. It became like an ordinary conventional political party," said Bhushan.

Pakistan must act against terror, says US after India's strike on Jaish

Pakistan must act against terror, says US after India's strike on Jaish

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Last week, US National Security Adviser John Bolton told his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval that America supports India's right to self-defence.

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Why US postponed '2+2 dialogue' with India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Politicians, bureaucrats hold different opinions about the delaying of the 2+2 summit.

AAP's Punjab victory spectacular, extraordinary: Yogendra Yadav

AAP's Punjab victory spectacular, extraordinary: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Swaraj India president and former AAP leader Yogendra Yadav on Thursday termed the Arvind Kejriwal-led party's performance in Punjab as "spectacular and extraordinary", but said it's more "an indictment" of the "entire political establishment" rather than the success of a party in the electoral battle.