News for 'UN Mission'

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Early reform of the United Nations Security Council, terrorism and peacekeeping will be among the main issues that India will pursue during the world body's General Assembly session, Indian ambassador to the UN has said.

Trump, Kim reach Singapore for historic summit

Trump, Kim reach Singapore for historic summit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong says the country will spend 20 million dollars to host the summit.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

No Mauritius ID card recovered from terrorists

No Mauritius ID card recovered from terrorists

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Refuting reports of a Mauritian identity card being recovered from one of the slain terrorists who attacked Mumbai, Mauritius has said the only document found bearing the country's stamp was of a bank official, who was killed in the terror siege.

26/11 case: India asks Pak to give up double standards

26/11 case: India asks Pak to give up double standards

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The External Affairs Ministry said Islamabad has been showing 'little sincerity' in punishing those involved in the terror attack and its planners are still roaming the streets of Pakistan with 'impunity'.

India sends relief materials for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

India sends relief materials for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The relief material consists of items required urgently by the affected people, namely rice, pulses, sugar, salt, cooking oil, tea, ready to eat noodles, biscuits, mosquito nets etc, it said.

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.

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.

25 Beautiful Frames of Dil Se..

25 Beautiful Frames of Dil Se..

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sukanya Verma feels wonderment for Dil Se's fabulous, flawless frames, and she tells us why.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

'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'.

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.

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.

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.