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Xi signs new security law restricting Hong Kong's freedom

Xi signs new security law restricting Hong Kong's freedom

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and NATO have expressed concern on the new law and warned of retaliatory measures.

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Hafiz Saeed to be arrested 'very soon': Pak police

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

A source in the Imran Khan government told PTI that the Punjab police are waiting a go-ahead from the "top" to lay hand on Saeed.

PM meets Zardari, terror high on agenda

PM meets Zardari, terror high on agenda

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Official sources accompanying the Prime Minister said India expects Zardari to come out with steps to end rising incidents of cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations. The meeting was held at the Millennium Hotel where Zardari is residing.

Why Smriti Irani is a fan of Lakme Fashion Week

Why Smriti Irani is a fan of Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

A photo diary.

Trump: Khashoggi likely dead, consequences would be 'very severe'

Trump: Khashoggi likely dead, consequences would be 'very severe'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Turkish investigators have told local media and also to the US media that Khashoggi was brutally killed inside the consulate on October 2.

SC refers female genital mutilation case to 5-judge Constitution Bench

SC refers female genital mutilation case to 5-judge Constitution Bench

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

A group of Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community members had earlier told the apex court that the female circumcision is practised by a few sects of Islam.

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The WHOS has long held that the coronavirus is spread primarily by large respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Israel continues offensive as death toll mounts to over 720

Israel continues offensive as death toll mounts to over 720

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Israeli troops backed by tanks and drones on Thursday continued to pound Gaza in its operation against Hamas, defying mounting calls for restraint and a United Nations vote to investigate the deadly offensive that has killed 720 Palestinians and 34 Israelis.

India to continue as part of developing country group

India to continue as part of developing country group

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Negotiators from 13 countries spent a day and a half behind closed doors.

Hamas agrees to 24-hour humanitarian truce in Gaza

Hamas agrees to 24-hour humanitarian truce in Gaza

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Hamas on Sunday agreed to a 24-hour UN-brokered humanitarian truce after initially rejecting it that led to Israel resuming its military strikes in Gaza as the 20-day conflict killed 1,060 Palestinians and 46 Israelis so far, including an Indian-origin soldier.

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'There shall be no change in India-Japan ties,' predicts Rajaram Panda.

New travel ban doesn't keep US safe: Indian-American lawmakers

New travel ban doesn't keep US safe: Indian-American lawmakers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

"Make no mistake: this ban does not keep us safe. It puts American lives at risk while isolating the Muslim community at a time when we need to address the threat of homegrown extremism. No matter the changes, this executive action remains immoral and fundamentally un-American," California Senator Kamala Harris said.

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Prominent Indian American to be felicitated

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Dr Parikh is a physician, activist and philanthropist.

Third Front to meet Kalam on Friday

Third Front to meet Kalam on Friday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav refused to offer any comment when asked what was his perception about the UNPA's meetings with the leaders of various political parties.

ED team questions exporter Andleep Sehgal

ED team questions exporter Andleep Sehgal

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

Jagat Singh had on Saturday said that Sehgal was his acquaintance but had nothing to do with his business dealings.

'BJP leaders have a soft corner for Mulayam'

'BJP leaders have a soft corner for Mulayam'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

An interview with Yogi Adityanath, the BJP MP who quit recently.

Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire again

Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops Saturday again violated the bilateral ceasefire on the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region, according to a defence spokesperson.

Milosevic could be buried in Russia

Milosevic could be buried in Russia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2006

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

DMK, Congress join hands for Tamil Nadu polls

DMK, Congress join hands for Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Issues such as seat sharing and being part of the DMK led government were not a priority now and that the main goal was to ensure that DMK comes to power.

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The sources said friends of India prevailed over those of Pakistan in the European Parliament on Wednesday.

Israel launches ground offensive against Hamas

Israel launches ground offensive against Hamas

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Israel on Thursday launched a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip even as hectic diplomatic efforts continued to broker a ceasefire to end the 10 days of conflict that has killed 237 Palestinians.

China's wealth gap worsens: Survey

China's wealth gap worsens: Survey

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

At the end of 2014, 70.17 million of China's rural residents lived below the country's poverty line.

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The protestors converged across the street from the world body's headquarters to condemn atrocities and human rights violations by Pakistan just as Sharif was addressing the General Debate of the General Assembly.

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.

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'India need to look beyond the economic prism.' 'China had no qualms in taking the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last year -- not once, but thrice -- thus violating Indian sensitivities,' observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Cape Town is running out of water... Bengaluru is next

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

It's not just South Africa's Cape Town which is going dry. Here are 10 other cities that are most likely to run out of drinking water.

Why the world is worried about India

Why the world is worried about India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'The feeling is growing that if India slips in the realms of liberal tenets, it will be a tragedy not only for the country, but also for the world because it will lose a remarkable role model,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Israel downs Hamas drone, death toll touches 177

Israel downs Hamas drone, death toll touches 177

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Israel on Monday unleashed more airstrikes on Gaza and shot down a drone used for the first time by Hamas militants even as international pressure mounted on both to end the week-long conflict that has killed 177 Palestinians.

Trump vows to cancel Paris Climate Agreement

Trump vows to cancel Paris Climate Agreement

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Noting that the US energy dominance will be declared a strategic economic and foreign policy goal, Trump said America has 1.5 times as much oil as the combined proven resources of all OPEC countries

Lecturer's death while resisiting Army search op could detonate a volatile Valley

Lecturer's death while resisiting Army search op could detonate a volatile Valley

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

An army official said they were collecting details about the incident and will soon issue a statement.

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Ghose was head of Indian delegation to the conference on the CTBT in Geneva in 1996 and she is hailed for strongly outlining India's position in opposing the treaty.

'Pak to go ahead with all projects in PoK with China'

'Pak to go ahead with all projects in PoK with China'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Notwithstanding India's objections to China-assisted developmental projects in PoK, Pakistan asserted it will go ahead with its plans there, including the multi-billion dollar Sino-Pak economic corridor.

'All options are on table', says Trump after North Korea fires missile over Japan

'All options are on table', says Trump after North Korea fires missile over Japan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

This is the first time North Korea has fired what is thought to be a ballistic weapon over Japan.

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'

Pak couple murdered by family in 'honour killing'

Pak couple murdered by family in 'honour killing'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

A Pakistani couple has been murdered in Lahore for marrying without their family's consent, the second incident of "honour killing" within a week in the city.

Israel resumes airstrikes as five-hour temporary truce ends

Israel resumes airstrikes as five-hour temporary truce ends

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Israeli warplanes resumed bombings on Gaza after a five-hour truce ended abruptly with Hamas militants launching rocket attacks despite hectic diplomatic parleys to broker a ceasefire to end the 10 days of conflict that has killed 237 Palestinians.

Major setback for Ramdev

Major setback for Ramdev

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The judgment could impact not only Ramdev's widespread ayurveda and herbal products business, but also that of many other pharmaceutical, ayurveda, herbal and cosmetic product manufacturers.