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US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

They said they stand alongside India in defeating terrorism.

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Will impose more sanctions on N Korea, says Trump; talks to Xi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

During the phone call, Trump underscored the determination of the US to defend itself and its allies from the growing threat posed by the North Korean regime, the White House said.

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Afghanistan will remain a frontline state for Washington for a foreseeable future in terms of the potential threats to US national security from terrorist groups, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

Winter Olympics sidelights: Norway and its 'eggstraordinary' menu

Winter Olympics sidelights: Norway and its 'eggstraordinary' menu

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

After taking receipt of 15,000 eggs instead of the 1,500 they wanted, Norway's team at this month's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics may have a pretty limited menu

Why nutri-cereals are good for you

Why nutri-cereals are good for you

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Cereals like millets can help alleviate malnutrition and improve public health, reports Surinder Sud.

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood to his South Block office and issued a very strong demarche .

From Stalin to Putin, a man of all seasons

From Stalin to Putin, a man of all seasons

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Yuli Vorontsov will be mourned in India by many, who knew him as a sophisticated and friendly diplomat.

'US won't turn a blind eye anymore'

'US won't turn a blind eye anymore'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'I wear heels. It's not for a fashion statement.' 'It's because if I see something wrong, we're going to kick them every single time.' 'If you challenge us, be prepared for what you're challenging us for, because we will respond.'

The 3 options available to US in Devyani case

The 3 options available to US in Devyani case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Sources said no final decision has been taken as yet and it is very possible that a high-level intervention might be required to take a final call on resolving the issue.

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Indians in countries like the United States, China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Egypt, Israel and South Africa celebrated the day with hoisting of the national flag and singing of patriotic songs.

US mum on G-visa granting diplomatic immunity to Devyani

US mum on G-visa granting diplomatic immunity to Devyani

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

More than 20 days after it was submitted by the United Nations, the United States continues to review the visa application of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, which would give her full diplomatic immunity.

Scotland Yard probes role of British mercenaries in fight against LTTE

Scotland Yard probes role of British mercenaries in fight against LTTE

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Scotland Yard's War Crimes Team, which is part of its Counter-Terrorism Command, has launched an investigation into the role of British mercenaries in fighting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in Sri Lanka during the 1980s.

North Korea's space rocket launch triggers fresh fury

North Korea's space rocket launch triggers fresh fury

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon denounced the launch and asked North Korea to halt its 'provocative actions' and return to compliance with its international obligations.

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

It is entirely conceivable that Modi began realising at some point that it will be a liability for India if he is seen as Trump's fellow traveller, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Spare a thought for India's Ebola Warriors

Spare a thought for India's Ebola Warriors

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A former Indian Air Force officer is among those battling the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa. As a part of the UN Ebola Task Force, he shares his experience with Arjun Subramaniam.

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Biden-Putin tango promises to be riveting

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Both statesmen possess a cultivated pugnacious style which they keep in reserve and can at will bring into play, and despite the mutual distrust in Russian-American relations, they are proponents of detente, quintessentially, who take their mission deadly seriously, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

CRPF to send women's peacekeeping team to Liberia

CRPF to send women's peacekeeping team to Liberia

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

The UN Mission in Liberia took over peacekeeping duties from the Economic Community of West Africa States in October 2003 to bring about a thaw among warring ethnic groups.

Rajnath discusses regional security with Iranian counterpart

Rajnath discusses regional security with Iranian counterpart

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

'Had a very fruitful meeting with Iranian defence minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami in Tehran. We discussed regional security issues including Afghanistan and the issues of bilateral cooperation,' Singh said in a tweet.

Indian peace-keeper hurt in Israeli action

Indian peace-keeper hurt in Israeli action

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

India on Monday lodged a protest with Israel after one of its soldiers, part of United Nations peace-keeping mission in Lebanon, was injured in military action there.

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.

'Iraq crisis needs to be tackled militarily and politically'

'Iraq crisis needs to be tackled militarily and politically'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The advance of the Al-Qaeda splinter group the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and its allies towards Baghdad appears to have been "stalled" but the "grave" situation in Iraq needs to be dealt with militarily as well as politically, a top UN official has said.

Meet India's new envoy to Pakistan

Meet India's new envoy to Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

India's new high commissioner to Pakistan Satyabrata Pal on his stint in South Africa.

Volcker report: Indian envoy arrives in NY

Volcker report: Indian envoy arrives in NY

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

Indian envoy arrives in New York to probe findings of Volcker panel

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Trilateral ties

Trilateral ties

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

by External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh, Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lvavrov met at the Chinese mission in New York.

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

India's greatest contemporary architects Charles Correa died on Tuesday night at the age of 84. He was best known for his "open-to-sky" designs, which were reflected in some of his famous projects. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular buildings that got the Correa touch.

Rocket man? Yes. Fool? Definitely not

Rocket man? Yes. Fool? Definitely not

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The US needs to find global support, especially from Russia and China, to make North Korea back down, says Claude Smadja.

All you need to know about the National War Memorial

All you need to know about the National War Memorial

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The memorial pays tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation.

Pak is illegally occupying parts of J&K: India at UNHRC

Pak is illegally occupying parts of J&K: India at UNHRC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The whole state of Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. Pakistan remains in illegal occupation of a part of our territory Ajit Kumar, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UN offices and other International Organisations said in a statement.

PHOTOS: Sehwag, Belgian royal couple team up for child rights

PHOTOS: Sehwag, Belgian royal couple team up for child rights

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

The King and the Queen of Belgium, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, who are on a week-long visit to India, on Friday played cricket with Mumbai children and cricketer Virender Sehwag to advocate for children's right to play and learn.

'Racist' cartoon mocks India after climate deal

'Racist' cartoon mocks India after climate deal

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The cartoon, published in The Australian, shows turban-wearing men breaking the UN-sent solar panels and saying, 'They're no good. We can't eat them'.

Generals, quotas damage the army

Generals, quotas damage the army

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A soldier cannot justifiably demand faster, easier promotions based on frequent field tenures

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The two districts which are the part of Nepal's Bagmati Zone have suffered extensively in the April 25 earthquake which left a trail of death and destruction.

2 Indians on board quarantined ship test positive for coronavirus

2 Indians on board quarantined ship test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger who de-boarded last month in Hong Kong was found to be the carrier of the novel virus on the ship.

Clear and present danger

Clear and present danger

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

Talks and guns don't go together: India's message to Pak

Talks and guns don't go together: India's message to Pak

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Glorification of Burhan Wani by Pak PM at the world forum is an act of self-incrimination, says M J Akbar.

ICJ to hold public hearings in Jadhav case from Feb 18

ICJ to hold public hearings in Jadhav case from Feb 18

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Both India and Pakistan have already submitted their detailed pleas and responses in the world court.

Vested interests causing unrest in country: PM

Vested interests causing unrest in country: PM

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Taking a veiled swipe at the Congress party, he said one of the things he found when he came to Delhi was that those who got opportunity to rule the nation for "many, many years, loved to keep things in a pendulum mode".