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Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1 crore each to the kin of those killed in the incident.

Sushma's UNGA speech aimed at BJP voters, says Tharoor; BJP hits back

Sushma's UNGA speech aimed at BJP voters, says Tharoor; BJP hits back

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'Congress is being increasingly seen to be standing with Pakistan as Tharoor's statement was not an isolated incident'

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.

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

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'The events of 2020 have actually put our relationship under exceptional stress.' What External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the All India Conference of China Studies on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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 '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.

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.

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Leading Muslim groups in Washington who attended the event under previous administrations said Trump's continued targeting of Islam and its followers made engagement with his administration a futile, if not impossible task.

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.

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.

Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Australian newspaper defies criticism, reprints Serena Williams cartoon

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, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The French president said that peace should be maintained in the region and peoples' rights should be protected.

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Schools in the Valley will reopen next week, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam said.

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.

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.

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'The Vladivostok visit marks a subtle reversal of trend discernible in the revival of India-Russia relations pioneered by Modi during the past couple of years,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Trump suggested a stronger military response is imminent.

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.

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.

'Not Now, Nor Later!'

'Not Now, Nor Later!'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

For me, Arundhati (Chukku) Ghose was the last word on multilateral economic issues when we worked together in the ministry of external affairs on UN affairs. If her disarmament persona had not made her a celebrity in that area, she would have been known for the work she did in economic matters in different capitals. She was highly respected for her views and no one wanted to be seen on the opposite side of the argument with her. But she was always patient in explaining her position and in accommodating different perspectives, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

US allows India, China, 6 others to buy Iranian oil

US allows India, China, 6 others to buy Iranian oil

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Italy, Greece, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey also figure in the list released by Pompeo, who said over 20 countries have cut their oil imports from Iran, reducing purchases by more than one million barrels per day.

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.

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Kim Yong Chol delivered a letter from the North Korean leader to Trump.

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.

Libya pro-government forces seize IS headquarters in Sirte

Libya pro-government forces seize IS headquarters in Sirte

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

United States-backed Libyan forces said they captured the Islamic State group's headquarters in Sirte on Wednesday, the militants' final bastion in Libya.

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The road ahead will be long and winding and much resistance can be expected from the high-flying 'hawks' in our skies. But that should not deter the policymakers from planning a road map with the 'big picture' in mind, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.

N-Korea executes defence chief for falling asleep during meeting

N-Korea executes defence chief for falling asleep during meeting

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Using an anti-aircraft gun in front of hundreds of people in Pyongyang