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Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The government has conveyed its "deep concern" to the US administration over attacks on Indians there, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday, asserting that the safety of Indian diaspora was a top priority.

US to deploy 275 army personnel to protect embassy in Iraq

US to deploy 275 army personnel to protect embassy in Iraq

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The United States is deploying up to 275 military personnel in Iraq to protect its citizens and property as the war-torn country battles a dramatic sweep by insurgents there.

China links Tibet and Nepal with new road and rail routes

China links Tibet and Nepal with new road and rail routes

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

The new rail and road cargo service launched on Friday, linking Guangdong, Tibet and Nepal, aims to boost trade with the South Asian neighbour as China pushes forward its Belt and Road (Silk Road) initiative, state-run Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

Sikh shot in US by man yelling 'go back to your own country'

Sikh shot in US by man yelling 'go back to your own country'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The victim, identified as 39-year-old Deep Rai, was working on his vehicle outside his home in Kent, Washington when the unidentified man shot him in the arm.

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The two-and-a-half-foot idol was looted from the Sivan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Sripuranthan village.

From Ranchi to Russia: How Yoga Day fever has gripped the world

From Ranchi to Russia: How Yoga Day fever has gripped the world

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Let's take a look at how the world is gearing up for this mega event:

Portugal PM visits ancestral home in Goa, meets kin

Portugal PM visits ancestral home in Goa, meets kin

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The Portuguese PM later visited churches at Old Goa as well as Mangueshi temple in North Goa.

Congress said Modi was 'incorruptible', not us: WikiLeaks

Congress said Modi was 'incorruptible', not us: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

WikiLeaks has dismissed a claim that its founder Julian Assange called Narendra Modi "incorruptible" and accused a Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Maharashtra of pushing this "fake" endorsement in support of the party's prime ministerial candidate.

'This is not the case of one Sangeeta alone'

'This is not the case of one Sangeeta alone'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Workers' outfits staged a rally outside the Indian Consulate in New York to show support for Sangeeta Richard, whose allegations of low wages and exploitation led to the Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade. George Joseph reports

Devyani: 'I am beginning to fall apart'

Devyani: 'I am beginning to fall apart'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

'Only my friends know how I live here in Manhattan, saving every penny... Life in New York has not been not easy for me,' Devyani Khobragade told friends and colleagues.

The story Rediff scooped one month ago!

The story Rediff scooped one month ago!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

In a sudden development, S Jaishankar, India's Ambassador to the United States, was on Wednesday night appointed Foreign Secretary, replacing Sujatha Singh whose tenure has been abruptly 'curtailed" by nearly 8 months.

A year of deadly terror strikes in France

A year of deadly terror strikes in France

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

After the Charlie Hebdo shootings earle this year, France has been continuously hit by terrorists.

Its official, US is now partner country for Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Its official, US is now partner country for Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The Vibrant Gujarat is a biennial event organised since 2003 by the Gujarat government to attract investment to the state.

5 Indian fishermen sentenced to death by Lankan court

5 Indian fishermen sentenced to death by Lankan court

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Five Indian fishermen were given the death penalty by a Sri Lankan court on Thursday for alleged drug trafficking, prompting a response from India that it will appeal to a higher court against the judgement.

25 years in the making, Encyclopedia of Hinduism finally unveiled

25 years in the making, Encyclopedia of Hinduism finally unveiled

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

A 25-year quest by nearly 1,000 scholars to document and present one of the world's oldest living traditions came to fruition when the 'Encyclopedia of Hinduism' was unveiled in Columbia.

Charges framed against Chhota Rajan, 3 others in fake passport case

Charges framed against Chhota Rajan, 3 others in fake passport case

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar passed the order after Rajan, produced before the court via video conferencing, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.

Lanka political crisis: Former Gotabaya ally pushes for snap polls

Lanka political crisis: Former Gotabaya ally pushes for snap polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Democratic Left Front politician Nanayakkara was among the 42 members who declared independence in Parliament from the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) coalition.

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

At $2.6 trillion, the Indian economy is currently ranked sixth in the world behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the UK.

Explosions rock Medina, Qatif, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

Explosions rock Medina, Qatif, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Three suicide bombers struck in Saudi Arabia on Monday, including a shocking attack at Islam's second holiest site, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, where four security guards were killed.

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

China demanded that the Pakistan should apprehend and punish the perpetrators to the full extent of the law.

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

New York State, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, continued to record the highest count of daily deaths from COVID-19 as a staggering number of 630 people died in a 24-hour period.

Security to US embassy based on threat perception: Khurshid

Security to US embassy based on threat perception: Khurshid

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

A day after India stepped up security for the United States embassy and other American institutions, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Fridaysaid the decision was not based on "reciprocity but on threat perception".

New envoy seeks withdrawal of charges against Devyani

New envoy seeks withdrawal of charges against Devyani

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

S Jaishankar, the new Indian ambassador to the United States, on Thursday met top officials of the State Department to convey India's strong protest over the arrest of its senior diplomat in New York over visa fraud charges, even though she had diplomatic immunity.

Khobragade maid's family 'evacuated' to US: Bharara

Khobragade maid's family 'evacuated' to US: Bharara

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Unfazed by the outrage over the arrest and subsequent treatment of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, the India-born US prosecutor Preet Bharara defended the action against her and confirmed that her maid's family has been "evacuated" from India.

Indians in UAE await 'once in a lifetime' Modi moment

Indians in UAE await 'once in a lifetime' Modi moment

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The Indian community in the United Arab Emirates is eagerly waiting to hear and cheer Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Madison Square-like event in Dubai on Monday that is expected to draw over 50,000 people.

Now we know why Fadnavis wanted Pardeshi

Now we know why Fadnavis wanted Pardeshi

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

If it was true that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held up the flight to Newark to ensure that Praveen Singh Pardeshi, the state principal secretary, was on board, he had at least one excuse...

Pak court adjourns Kulbhushan Jadhav's case till Oct 5

Pak court adjourns Kulbhushan Jadhav's case till Oct 5

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Jadhav, the 50-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017.

Foreigners who visited China post Jan 15 barred from India

Foreigners who visited China post Jan 15 barred from India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The circular, issued on Saturday, also reiterated that all visas as well as e-visas issued to Chinese nationals before February 5 have been suspended with immediate effect.

Indian shot dead in Kansas bar, shooter yelled 'get out of my country'

Indian shot dead in Kansas bar, shooter yelled 'get out of my country'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Adam Purinton, the shooter who is a navy veteran, later told a bartender in Clinton, Missouri, where he was hiding that he had killed two Middle Eastern persons.

US court terminates $100m lawsuit against Modi, Shah

US court terminates $100m lawsuit against Modi, Shah

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

It challenged the Indian Parliament's decision on Jammu and Kashmir that abrogated the special privileges of the state and carved out two union territories and sought a compensation of USD 100 million from Modi, Shah and Lt. Gen. Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon.

Desis in US launch rose campaign in support of protesting farmers

Desis in US launch rose campaign in support of protesting farmers

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

A group of Indian diaspora organisations launched a rose campaign on the occasion of Valentine's Day on Sunday in support of the farmers protesting against the new farm laws in India.

The Amazing R K Laxman: A Friend Remembers

The Amazing R K Laxman: A Friend Remembers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

'It was amazing to see the speed with which the lines flowed from his pen!' remembers Ambassador Placido P D'Souza.

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Artificial intelligence works best on unstructured data. And no other country has the amount of unstructured data like India has.'

Focused on moving relationship with India forward: US

Focused on moving relationship with India forward: US

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The United States has said it is focused on moving forward its relationship with India and asserted that the legal procedure against diplomat Devyani Khobragade is separate from the diplomatic process.

An Indian diplomat's gift to the people of the UAE

An Indian diplomat's gift to the people of the UAE

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Dr Tiju Joseph, a foreign service officer who studied medicine, has set up the first public online blood donors registry in the UAE.

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The turning point in his career was undoubtedly Nepal where he was sent as ambassador and acted with a cool head.

Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Jaishankar, who along with the Commerce Secretary Rita Teotia, held a series of meetings with top officials of the Trump's administration and Congressional leaders, said the tragic incident in Kansas featured in many of their discussions.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

This year, the United Nations will issue special stamps commemorating Yoga Day.

'New Pakistan army chief lived near Osama in Abbottabad'

'New Pakistan army chief lived near Osama in Abbottabad'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The appointment of General Raheel Sharif as the new army chief of Pakistan has come as a surprise to many. Rajiv Dogra, former ambassador and India's last Consul General to Karachi, speaks to Aabhas Sharma about the appointment, what it says about the priorities of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and most importantly, what it means for India.