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US lawmakers condemn Uri terror attack

US lawmakers condemn Uri terror attack

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

One Congressmen said the Uri terror attack along with the bombings in New York and New Jersey "demonstrate our need to continue to work together through our" counter-terrorism partnership to defeat terrorism.

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Dialogue only option to resolve Gaza crisis: India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

India has said the current crisis in Gaza can be resolved through a negotiated political settlement and dialogue remains the "only viable option" to effectively address issues confronting the region and its people.

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

Pakistan protest 'Indian aggression' on the LoC

Pakistan protest 'Indian aggression' on the LoC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and registered a protest over what it described as "Indian aggression" on the LoC.

Scientists believe Covid nearing its end, but also advise caution

Scientists believe Covid nearing its end, but also advise caution

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The pandemic will be over but Covid will be here to stay, the scientists said as Covid numbers begin to ebb in several parts of the world, including India.

'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.

Yoga originated in Nepal, not India, claims PM Oli

Yoga originated in Nepal, not India, claims PM Oli

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

"India that exists now wasn't there in the past. India at that time was divided into different factions," caretaker PM Oli said.

India abstains, UNHRC votes against Lanka's rights record

India abstains, UNHRC votes against Lanka's rights record

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday adopted a resolution against Sri Lanka's rights record, in a setback to Colombo, which made determined efforts to garner international support ahead of the voting.

India's 19-yr wait for UN high table seat to end

India's 19-yr wait for UN high table seat to end

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

India is all set to get a seat on the Security Council as a non-permanent member after a gap of 19 years through the elections to be held on Tuesday in the United Nations General Assembly.

Countries should negotiate on UNSC reform text: India

Countries should negotiate on UNSC reform text: India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

India's top diplomat at the United Nations on Tuesday said that countries should negotiate on the text on the table and give their national positions on the issue.

Modi to talk about ending open defecation at global festival

Modi to talk about ending open defecation at global festival

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will highlight the need to bring an end to open defecation during an event here in New York will be attended by over a dozen world leaders including UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

India congratulates Pakistan on winning UNSC seat

India congratulates Pakistan on winning UNSC seat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

India on Friday congratulated Pakistan on winning a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council, saying it looks forward to working with its neighbour on a range of global issues.

Border standoff with China in Ladakh resolved: Govt

Border standoff with China in Ladakh resolved: Govt

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

India and China have resolved the stand-off at the Ladakh border and withdrawal of troops will begin on Friday and be completed by September 30, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said describing the resolution of the issue as a "big accomplishment."

Time for India to sit at UNSC high table: Envoy

Time for India to sit at UNSC high table: Envoy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

India's winning streak in elections to UN bodies demonstrates it is time for the country to become a permanent member of the Security Council and those who doubt this can no longer behave like "ostriches in sand", the Indian envoy to the world body has said.

India, Pak vote against UNGA resolution on nuclear weapons

India, Pak vote against UNGA resolution on nuclear weapons

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

India, along with the United States and Pakistan, has voted against a provision in a United nations resolution calling on to 'promptly' accede to the Non-Proliferation Treaty as non-nuclear-weapon nation 'without conditions' and to place all its nuclear facilities under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.

How can govt let Sharif's advisor meet Kashmiri separatists: BJP

How can govt let Sharif's advisor meet Kashmiri separatists: BJP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the United Progressive Alliance government had committed a 'diplomatic blunder' by allowing Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's advisor Sartaj Aziz to meet Kashmiri separatists on Indian soil and demanded that the talks be stopped.

Singh, Sharif to meet in New York on September 29

Singh, Sharif to meet in New York on September 29

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Ending days of speculation over their meeting, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on September 29 in New York at the hotel where Singh will stay during his United States visit.

Pak to free 367 Indian prisoners to send positive message

Pak to free 367 Indian prisoners to send positive message

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Pakistan will release 367 Indian prisoners next week to send a positive message to its neighbour amid high tension due to firing on the Line of Control, Pakistani sources said on Saturday.

Firing from India killed a civilian along LoC: Pak army

Firing from India killed a civilian along LoC: Pak army

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday claimed a civilian was killed and his daughter injured due to "unprovoked" firing by Indian troops across the Line of Control.

Armed intervention should be LAST resort: India

Armed intervention should be LAST resort: India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Armed intervention should be a "measure of last resort" in any conflict-plagued nation, India has said, stressing that the responsibility to protect should primarily focus on political engagement with all parties and should not be pursued with an objective of regime change.

Modi calls for delinking terrorism from religion

Modi calls for delinking terrorism from religion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has acknowledged that the dreaded terror group Islamic State poses one of the greatest challenges facing the international community today and said there is a need to "delink terrorism from religion".

Will extend hand of friendship to India again after 2019 polls: Imran Khan

Will extend hand of friendship to India again after 2019 polls: Imran Khan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistani PM believed New Delhi rebuffed his offer of talks because his country is an issue in the elections in the neighbouring country.

PM Modi takes the flight to US to 'start a new chapter'

PM Modi takes the flight to US to 'start a new chapter'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Describing America as India's "vital partner", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday embarked on his first visit to the US confident that his five-day trip will mark a "new chapter" in bilateral strategic ties.

How the world celebrated Yoga Day

How the world celebrated Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The age-old Indian practice has brought people from different cultures and countries together.

Civil nuke coop, security high on PM-Obama meeting agenda

Civil nuke coop, security high on PM-Obama meeting agenda

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Implementation of civil nuclear cooperation and ways to expand cooperation in the fields of defence, security and economy will be high on the agenda when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets President Barack Obama in Washington next week.

After abstaining in UNHRC, India urges Lanka to meet commitments

After abstaining in UNHRC, India urges Lanka to meet commitments

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India, which abstained during the vote on a strong resolution against Sri Lanka's human rights practices at the UNHRC, on Tuesday urged Colombo to fulfill its commitments on the devolution of political authority, to carry forward the process of reconciliation and address the aspirations of the Tamil community in the island nation.

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Biden has reiterated America's support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UNSC and its entry into the NSG during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Modi at the White House.

Amid criticism over Rohingya crisis, Suu Kyi to skip UNGA

Amid criticism over Rohingya crisis, Suu Kyi to skip UNGA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Nobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi has been criticised for failing to do enough to prevent the violence.

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Afghan airstrikes take out Lashkar camps

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

In a major crackdown to eliminate the terrorists' sanctuaries, Afghanistan has carried out three air strikes within a week in Kunar province, bordering Pakistan, inflicting heavy casualties on Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror group.

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

'Article 370 laid down the edifice of the relationship between J-K and the Union of India.' 'If you look at the Article, what is there now is a provision which states that all provisions of the Constitution of India applies to J-K.' 'The veto that the state could exercise previously on most Union laws has ended.'

Modi's US visit disappointing on outcomes: Congress

Modi's US visit disappointing on outcomes: Congress

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Congress on Wednesday launched an all-out attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his US visit was "disappointing" on outcomes and claimed that an atmosphere of a grand event was created with the help of "cheerleaders" many of whom brought from India.

India signs historic Paris agreement

India signs historic Paris agreement

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

India on Friday signed the historic Paris climate agreement in the United Nations along with more than 170 nations.

Pak FM terms Modi as 'terrorist', BJP calls him 'political pygmy'

Pak FM terms Modi as 'terrorist', BJP calls him 'political pygmy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

"Pakistan Foreign Minister is a political pygmy in a powerless government kowtowing to the terror organisations. These pusillanimous comments reflect Pakistan's frustration with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's successful diplomacy in exposing the terror face of Pakistan to the world," said BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao.

India, Bangladesh satisfied with smooth implementation of boundary pact

India, Bangladesh satisfied with smooth implementation of boundary pact

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina had a 'very good meeting'

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Bangladesh, Afghanistan come down heavily on Pak at UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Afghanistan said Pak was diverting attention of the international community from its 'longstanding failure' to take effective action against terrorist groups.

Rajapaksa at UNGA: 'Sri Lanka needs no international policing'

Rajapaksa at UNGA: 'Sri Lanka needs no international policing'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Sri Lankan President Mahindra Rajapaksa on Tuesday told the United Nations General Assembly that Colombo is concerned over the growing trend of international interference in the internal affairs of developing countries in the guise of concern for security and human rights.

The General in charge of the surgical strikes

The General in charge of the surgical strikes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

'When there are two hostile armies operating in close proximity, moral ascendancy is very important -- and that is something, I think, we achieved.' 'What is important is the will and determination of a country.' 'That you are willing to do something about terror that is coming from across the border and that is the message that was sent out.'

Respect for India has increased since '14: PM on return from US visit

Respect for India has increased since '14: PM on return from US visit

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

People turned up in large numbers outside Palam airport to welcome the PM. The BJP also organised a cultural programme at the airport.

India elected to UNSC with thumping majority

India elected to UNSC with thumping majority

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

After a gap of 19 years, India was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, a position which would help it push more aggressively for the reform of the world body's top organ. India secured an emphatic win, with 187 of the 191 member states in the General Assembly backing its candidature and one member state abstaining from the vote.