News for 'UN Conference'

India woos Africa, pushes it to seek global standing

India woos Africa, pushes it to seek global standing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Asserting that there was growing scourge of terrorism in view of fast growing linkages of terrorist groups across the globe, India on Tuesday strongly advocated stepped up cooperation through intelligence exchange and training with 54 African countries.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

US lauds Indian Americans for deepening ties

US lauds Indian Americans for deepening ties

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a video-taped message from Hawaii to a parley titled, "US-India People to People Conference: Building the Foundation for a Strong Partnership," lauded the Indian American community for being bridge builders that was catalytic towards "deepening the partnership between our two countries and people."

Separatist leader Asiya Andrabi arrested in Kashmir

Separatist leader Asiya Andrabi arrested in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Andrabi, the founder of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat, an Islamist separatist organisation is also a member of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference.

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'In China there is capital punishment for heritage theft. That is how they treat criminals, unlike us.' 'Here we treat them like it's a house-breaking theft.'

Bhutto report: 'We knew Musharraf was responsible'

Bhutto report: 'We knew Musharraf was responsible'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Pakistan on Friday expressed its satisfaction over a United Nations panel's report on the killing of former premier Benazir Bhutto, saying it had vindicated its stand that former dictator-turned-president Pervez Musharraf's regime was responsible for her assassination in 2007.

Make 'clean break' from all terrorist forces, China tells Taliban

Make 'clean break' from all terrorist forces, China tells Taliban

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

In a significant policy statement on the Taliban which is making big gains in its offensive in Afghanistan, China has asked it to make a "clean break" from all terrorist forces, especially the Al Qaida-backed Uyghur Muslim militant group ETIM fighting for the volatile Xinjiang province's independence.

North Korea warns US of nuke threat

North Korea warns US of nuke threat

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

North Korea on Tuesday warned that it had the capability to launch a preemptive nuclear strike against the United States, "if necessary", following joint US-South Korea military drills earlier this week.

Jobless Indian ragpickers heat up climate meet

Jobless Indian ragpickers heat up climate meet

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Vatsala Gaikwad and Supriya Bhadakwad from Maharashtra hopped on a plane for the first time to protest about the loss of their jobs to rubbish-guzzling incinerators.

Climate summit: Developed world's sleight of hand

Climate summit: Developed world's sleight of hand

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

What is sometimes unofficially referred to as a new Green Fund will be an outcome of the Copenhagen accord.

UNSC reforms wont happen soon, says US

UNSC reforms wont happen soon, says US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Just a week after President Barack Obama's endorsement for India's permanent membership in the UN Security Council, the US has said no breakthrough is expected "anytime soon" on the UNSC reforms.

Our objective is peace: Pakistan PM on LoC row

Our objective is peace: Pakistan PM on LoC row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday pledged to respond with "restraint and responsibility" to the situation at the Line of Control, saying there is a need for more diplomacy to achieve peace.

Bhupen Hazarika's name used to push painfully unpopular Citizenship Bill: Son

Bhupen Hazarika's name used to push painfully unpopular Citizenship Bill: Son

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'Bharat Ratna and longest bridges, while necessary, will not promote the peace and prosperity of the citizens of India. Only just popular laws and foresight on the part of the leadership will'

Gaddafi must step down, says Obama

Gaddafi must step down, says Obama

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Noting that the United States and its NATO allies have been successful in its mission in Libya, the United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday said that the Muammar-al Gaddafi needs to step down.

US' longest war in Afghanistan ends with Taliban's return to power

US' longest war in Afghanistan ends with Taliban's return to power

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The United States has announced the end of its 20-year-old war in Afghanistan as the last American military flight flew out of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul shortly before the August 31 deadline.

Pak heads IAEA's Board of Governors

Pak heads IAEA's Board of Governors

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

In an election at a special one-day meeting in Vienna, IAEA's 35-member board of governors appointed Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission's head, Ansar Parvez, as its chairman for the next one year. The Board is the most important policy-making body after the 151-nation general conference.

Any claim of declaring war on N Korea absurd: US

Any claim of declaring war on N Korea absurd: US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

North Korea's foreign minister accused President Trump of declaring war against his country.

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Japan's Mima Ito took the bronze medal after beating Han Ying of Germany in straight games.

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Gokhale and Pompeo expressed satisfaction over the significant progress and the quality of the India-US Strategic Partnership

'We speak our minds': Malaysian PM stands by Kashmir remark

'We speak our minds': Malaysian PM stands by Kashmir remark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Acknowledging the strained diplomatic relations between Malaysia and India over his remarks, Mahathir said that it is necessary to speak out on the issues, even though such remarks could be disliked by some.

China must hear voice of world on terror: India on Azhar issue

China must hear voice of world on terror: India on Azhar issue

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Terrorism is a snake that bites the hand which feeds it: India to China

Hillary hand behind Krishna-Qureshi thaw in Kabul

Hillary hand behind Krishna-Qureshi thaw in Kabul

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

According to reports, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has talked to Indian External Affairs Minister SM Krishna as well as his Pakistani counterpart, Shah Mehmood Qureshi on the telephone to raise the prospect of another "talk about talks".

India's inputs retained in new climate change accord draft

India's inputs retained in new climate change accord draft

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

India sought global support for bringing down the cost of renewable power.

Left Behind By Modi

Left Behind By Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'The new order cometh, sweeping out the old,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

World's worst dictator set to pass on the baton to his son

World's worst dictator set to pass on the baton to his son

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's youngest son, Kim Jong-un, has been promoted as a military general, the clearest sign yet that he is in line to succeed his father as the country's leader.

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

'Headley's testimony indicates to what extent the Pakistan government and its proxies can go to destroy not only Indian scientific talent but also international expertise.'

Jones seconds schoolboy's advice to Clarke

Jones seconds schoolboy's advice to Clarke

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The Geelong schoolboy who shot to fame after advising struggling Michael Clarke on his batting technique is spot on in his judgement, says former Test cricketer Dean Jones.

US, China flayed for Copenhagen fiasco

US, China flayed for Copenhagen fiasco

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Terming the outcome of the UN climate summit in Copenhagen as an abject failure, scientists and environmental groups have blamed the US and China for blocking a legally binding treaty on reducing global warming.

China slams rich nations on emission cut targets

China slams rich nations on emission cut targets

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

China has slammed the developed nations, including the United States and the European Union, for announcing inadequate carbon mitigation targets while coaxing developing countries to put more on the table at the crucial climate conference in Copenhagen.

Curfew imposed in entire Kashmir Valley on Eid

Curfew imposed in entire Kashmir Valley on Eid

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

This is probably for the first time that curfew is in place on the day of Eid festival ever since militancy broke out in the state in 1990.

Ties with China a 'mixed picture': Foreign secy

Ties with China a 'mixed picture': Foreign secy

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said bilateral ties with China faced 'some challenges' in the recent past.

India committed to climate accord: PM

India committed to climate accord: PM

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The prime minister's comments come close on heels of the developed countries threatening to cut vital aid to the developing nations if they do not back the deal agreed at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen.

Diplomacy triumphs! Historic Iran nuclear deal reached

Diplomacy triumphs! Historic Iran nuclear deal reached

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The deal involves Iran accepting curbs on its nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief, but many of the critical, politically-charged details are still awaited.

Lasting reforms needed to avoid crisis

Lasting reforms needed to avoid crisis

Rediff.com21 May 2009

A top UN body dealing with trade and development issues has recommended "deep and lasting" reforms to avoid a repetition of the current economic downturn.

Avoid actions that complicate situation: Rajnath at ASEAN meet

Avoid actions that complicate situation: Rajnath at ASEAN meet

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

In a veiled reference to China's aggressive military behaviour, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said exercising self-restraint in the conduct of activities and avoiding actions that may further complicate situation will go a long way in bringing sustained regional peace.

World leaders back embattled Pachauri

World leaders back embattled Pachauri

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Embattled UN climate panel chief R K Pachauri found support on Friday from world leaders attending the climate change conference in New Delhi as they contended that some mistake in the IPCC report does not change the basic facts of global warming.

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Seoul said North Korea launched the missile apparently to 'provoke' Trump.

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Foreign Direct Investment into India rose by 13 per cent in 2020, boosted by interest in the digital sector, and while fund flows "declined most strongly" in major economies such as the UK, the US and Russia due to the Covid-19 pandemic, India and China "bucked the trend", the UN has said.

Significant progress made, Indo-US trade deal soon, says FS

Significant progress made, Indo-US trade deal soon, says FS

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

"I think very soon. We are doing very well. (US Trade Representative) Robert Lighthizer who is right here negotiating with India... I think, very soon we will have a trade deal," Trump told reporters when asked if there is any trade deal is expected between India and the US.

Jairam battles to keep India out of emission cuts

Jairam battles to keep India out of emission cuts

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

India's priority is to ensure the concept of a peaking year for global emissions applicable to developing countries does not make it into any final version of the draft accords currently being negotiated, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh told Business Standard on Tuesday.