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'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

'Closely monitoring' India-China border row, says US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The US hopes that the differences will be resolved peacefully, officials said in Washington.

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Ahluwalia was married to former deputy chairperson of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia and is survived by her husband and two sons.

ISI trained miliants from all over in jihad: Imran

ISI trained miliants from all over in jihad: Imran

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Imran said the previous Pakistani governments "should not have pledged what they could not deliver."

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Haley said that she believes that legal immigration is the "fabric" of America, pointing out that she is the "proud daughter" of Indian immigrants.

Indian govt blocked more than 6000 URLs, websites in 2021: IT minister

Indian govt blocked more than 6000 URLs, websites in 2021: IT minister

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

More than 6,000 URLs, accounts or websites were blocked in 2021, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Modi said different laws related to Hindus, Christians and Parsis and the Special Marriage Act 1954 has determined minimum marriage age of 18 years for a woman and 21 years for man but the Muslim Personal Law holds marriage of a girl legal after she has attained puberty.

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.' 'And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from here to there.'

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'I made it known through diplomatic channels that I was unhappy.' 'So, he called me and tried to explain, but I said this is something that doesn't happen between friends.'

PM Modi gets gyaan on global trends from US hawks

PM Modi gets gyaan on global trends from US hawks

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met representatives of several prominent American think-tanks on Monday -- his last engagement of the day -- to understand how they look at global trends and challenges and what India and the US can do together for the world.

My story is an American story, says Nikki Haley at confirmation hearing

My story is an American story, says Nikki Haley at confirmation hearing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

If confirmed by the US Senate, Haley, 44, would be the first Indian-American to serve in a Cabinet-level position in any presidential administration.

Harsh Vardhan Shringla is India's new ambassador to US

Harsh Vardhan Shringla is India's new ambassador to US

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Shringla, a 1984-batch Indian Foreign Service diplomat will succeed Navtej Sarna.

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region and therefore Dr Jaishankar strongly pitched for 'collective action',' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

US media hails Modi's 'diplomatic dance' with Pakistan

US media hails Modi's 'diplomatic dance' with Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

The mainstream American media has hailed the brief Lahore stopover of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, reporting it as a significant development in the relationship between the two South Asian neighbours.

UNSC to hold 'closed-door' talks on J-K today on China's prod

UNSC to hold 'closed-door' talks on J-K today on China's prod

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Closed meetings are not open to the public and no verbatim record of statements is kept.

26/11: 'Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India is not an easy matter'

26/11: 'Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India is not an easy matter'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'As Rana is not an Indian citizen, our leverage on the US system -- whether it's their judiciary or the executive -- is very limited in that sense.'

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Ajay Banga is one of the nine members of the Commission on Enhancing National Cyber Security.

2nd key suspect behind attack on Hindus in B'desh arrested

2nd key suspect behind attack on Hindus in B'desh arrested

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

At least 70 houses and shops of the Hindus were torched in attacks at Pirganj following Mandal's Facebook post on October 17.

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

How about granting same sex couples social benefits, SC asks govt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre whether social welfare benefits can be granted to same-sex couples without going into legalising their marriage.

South Africa promises 'secure bio-bubble' for Team India

South Africa promises 'secure bio-bubble' for Team India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

South Africa's foreign ministry has said that a 'full bio-secure environment' will be created for the Indian cricket team when it lands in Johannesburg for a highly-anticipated series next month

UN rejects Pak's appeal for intervention on J-K

UN rejects Pak's appeal for intervention on J-K

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Guterres referred to the Simla Agreement, which is a bilateral agreement and rejects any third-party mediation in the issue.

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Putin justified his decision in a speech blaming NATO for the current crisis and calling the US-led alliance an existential threat to Russia.

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The 13th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team cites a UN Member State as saying that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Deobandi group ideologically closer to the Taliban "maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control."

US Senate panel confirms Ken Juster as envoy to India

US Senate panel confirms Ken Juster as envoy to India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Juster played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'The MEA, hopefully, made it clear that the Indian PM can't be seen in Xi Jinping's company when China has, for all intents and purposes, annexed over 1,000 sq kms of Indian territory in eastern Ladakh, and essentially that the Wuhan spirit and the Mamallapuram spirit have turned into vinegar.'

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

US Is Back In Business In Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Russia and China are tight-fisted and Iran is broke and none of them has the political will or capacity to bankroll the Afghan economy, which only the US can, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi.

How will Biden deal with Iran?

How will Biden deal with Iran?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The reversal of Trump's policy with regard to Iran, like the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, may not be a matter of just turning the clock back, but one of patient negotiations, with uncertain consequences in the post-COVID-19 world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India shifted gears in rejuvenating strategic ties with its major partners like the US and Russia and focused on drumming up global support for its distinct strategy in the Indo-Pacific to check Beijing's increasing muscle-flexing in the region.

Pakistan's inaction against terrorists due to 'India phobia', says Afghanistan

Pakistan's inaction against terrorists due to 'India phobia', says Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Afghan foreign minister Rabbani said Afghanistan and Pakistan can work on the issue of the trust deficit.

It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

"It would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along," Trump said.

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava had on Monday recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus cases.

China listening, Jaishankar brings up territorial integrity at BRICS online meet

China listening, Jaishankar brings up territorial integrity at BRICS online meet

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The five-nation grouping BRICS on Tuesday resolved to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, and vowed to step up joint efforts in building support for an India-backed global framework to effectively deal with the menace.

Taliban calls China as a 'friend', welcomes investment

Taliban calls China as a 'friend', welcomes investment

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

'China is a friendly country and we welcome it for reconstruction and developing Afghanistan'

CAD seen hitting $45 bn by Mar as crude soars: Report

CAD seen hitting $45 bn by Mar as crude soars: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

India's widening current account deficit (CAD), driven by the massive spike in commodity prices led by crude oil, is set to put pressure on the fragile recovery, warns a brokerage report that has revised upwards its CAD forecast to $45 billion or 1.4 per cent of GDP by March. According to a report by British brokerage Barclays, the worries arise from the fact that the trade deficit has been jumping continuously since July. From an average monthly trade deficit of $12 billion till June, it has jumped to $16.8 billion in July-October, with September showing the highest-ever trade deficit on record at $22.6 billion, the report said.

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Gautambhai has shown that he has ability to withstand payment delays or vexatious court cases. That is where he is on a more comfortable wicket than many others. A revealing excerpt from R N Bhaskar's Gautam Adani: Reimagining Business in India and the World.

Queen Elizabeth II admired richness, diversity of India

Queen Elizabeth II admired richness, diversity of India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 on Thursday, was the first British monarch to accede to the throne after India's Independence from colonial rule in 1952 and admired the 'richness and diversity' of India where she made three State Visits over the course of her reign -- in 1961, 1983 and 1997.

India's warmth and hospitality touched Queen Elizabeth II

India's warmth and hospitality touched Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II made 3 State visits to India -- in 1961, 1983 and 1997.

China raises Kashmir issue at UN; India objects

China raises Kashmir issue at UN; India objects

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Raising the Kashmir issue at the UN, China has told the General Assembly that the "dispute" should be peacefully and properly addressed in accordance with the UN Charter, Security Council resolutions and the bilateral agreement. China, a close ally of Pakistan, also stressed that no actions should be taken that would unilaterally change the "status quo".

Pact on food security, trade to go hand-in-hand: PM

Pact on food security, trade to go hand-in-hand: PM

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that the agreement on food security and trade facilitation will have to go hand-in-hand.