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US secy of state John Kerry's wife hospitalised

US secy of state John Kerry's wife hospitalised

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Teresa Heinz Kerry, 74, has been moved to a Boston hospital from the Nantucket Cottage Hospital, where she was initially admitted on Sunday.

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on July 30 on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with Indian leaders on a range of key bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest besides co-chairing the fifth India-US Strategic Dialogue.

Obama nominates John Kerry as secretary of state

Obama nominates John Kerry as secretary of state

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Friday nominated Senator John Kerry as his next Secretary of State, noting his vast foreign policy experience makes him the 'perfect choice' to guide the American diplomacy.

John Kerry likely to be next US secretary of state

John Kerry likely to be next US secretary of state

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

United States President Barack Obama is likely to nominate Senator John Kerry as his next secretary of state, according to media reports. Kerry, currently the chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations committee, has been a close confidant of Obama on foreign policy issues.

John Kerry to replace Clinton as US secretary of state

John Kerry to replace Clinton as US secretary of state

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The United States senate on Tuesday approved Democratic Senator John Kerry as the next secretary of state, who is set to replace Hillary Clinton.

When John Kerry got stuck in Delhi traffic

When John Kerry got stuck in Delhi traffic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Officials sought to downplay the incident saying the convoy was not stuck but had only slowed down due to heavy traffic and rainfall.

John Kerry meets PM Narendra Modi; extends India visit

John Kerry meets PM Narendra Modi; extends India visit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Kerry discussed progress in bilateral engagement since Prime Minister Modi's visit to US in June 2016.

Pakistan hails John Kerry's nomination, India mum

Pakistan hails John Kerry's nomination, India mum

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

"I think it's fair to say that few individuals know as many presidents and prime ministers, or grasp our foreign policies as firmly as John Kerry. And this makes him a perfect choice to guide American diplomacy," said United States President Barack Obama as he nominated five-term Senator from Massachusetts John Kerry to be the next Secretary of State.

John Kerry unhurt after minor accident in Ahmedabad

John Kerry unhurt after minor accident in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Secretary of State John Kerry has been involved in a minor car accident involving his motorcade as it headed to the airport at the end of his visit to India, his spokesperson Jen Psaki said.

Why India need not be worried about John Kerry

Why India need not be worried about John Kerry

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Just as Pakistan will be fooling itself if it believes that US Secretary of State John Kerry is going to be Pakistan's friend, India is being unnecessarily defeatist if it thinks that Kerry's nomination will be a disaster for India. Kerry is neither going to be pro-India nor pro-Pakistan, he will be pro-US, says Harsh V Pant.

John Kerry postpones visit to Pakistan again

John Kerry postpones visit to Pakistan again

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry's much-awaited visit to Pakistan has been postponed once again after his original travel plan was leaked to the media, official sources said on Monday.

Devyani arrest: John Kerry calls NSA Menon, expresses regret

Devyani arrest: John Kerry calls NSA Menon, expresses regret

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon late Wednesday night and expressed regret over the arrest and strip-search of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in New York last week.

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in New Delhi onto participate in the fourth round of Indo-US strategic dialogue even as US announced to invest $100 million in India's burgeoning clean energy sector.

Modi was denied visa by previous government: John Kerry

Modi was denied visa by previous government: John Kerry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

In perhaps the first explanation of the US denial of visa for Narendra Modi, the Obama Administration on Thursday said the decision was taken by the "previous" government.

We have at times gone too far with spying: John Kerry

We have at times gone too far with spying: John Kerry

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

In an unprecedented admission by the Barack Obama administration, United States Secretary of State John Kerry has acknowledged that in some cases American spying has gone too far, but asserted that innocent people have not been "abused" through the secretive surveillance programme.

Sharif meets US Secretary of State Kerry, talks counterterrorism

Sharif meets US Secretary of State Kerry, talks counterterrorism

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday met United States Secretary of State John Kerry and discussed a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, the state department said.

John Kerry defends Pakistan, opposes slashing US aid

John Kerry defends Pakistan, opposes slashing US aid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

United States Senator John F Kerry -- President Barack Obama's nominee to be the next Secretary of State -- has asserted that he would be strongly opposed to any cuts in America's considerable aid to Islamabad.

Never required permission to buy Russian oil: Officials

Never required permission to buy Russian oil: Officials

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A senior government official asserts India's independence in purchasing Russian oil, stating that US sanctions waivers merely remove friction but do not dictate India's energy policy. The official highlights India's commitment to energy security and affordability for its citizens.

Modi wants to move rapidly to make things happen in India: John Kerry

Modi wants to move rapidly to make things happen in India: John Kerry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Elaborating on America and India's scope of engagement, Kerry said he has seen first-hand the transformation in Indo-US relationship as well as the ups and downs in the relationship. Kerry says the world's oldest and largest democracy were "finally beginning to captalise on our connections to each other." Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com reports after the media interaction with the US secretary of state.

With bagful of admiration for Modi, John Kerry to arrive in India today

With bagful of admiration for Modi, John Kerry to arrive in India today

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Seeking to seize "transformative moment" in ties with India, US Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for talks on key issues with the new Indian leadership.

US Secretary of State Kerry calls Bangladesh PM, offers FBI assistance

US Secretary of State Kerry calls Bangladesh PM, offers FBI assistance

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Kerry called Hasina on Sunday to offer support in the wake of the "outrageous attack" on the Holey Artisan restaurant in Dhaka's high-security diplomatic zone, he said.

Pix: Clinton out, Kerry takes over as secretary of state

Pix: Clinton out, Kerry takes over as secretary of state

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

John Kerry, the veteran American politician and 2004 presidential candidate, has been sworn in as the United States secretary of state, replacing Hillary Clinton.

Kerry calls Swaraj; discusses Indo-US ties

Kerry calls Swaraj; discusses Indo-US ties

Rediff.com29 May 2014

US Secretary of State John Kerry called his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj after she took over the external affairs ministry and discussed re-energising of the Indo-US ties.

Kerry in India: Talks on China, Afghanistan on the table

Kerry in India: Talks on China, Afghanistan on the table

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

US Secretary of State John Kerry's current visit to India will set the tone for cooperation between the two countries over the next few years, especially in key areas of shared interest like managing the security risks associated with China's rise and the stabilisation of Afghanistan, notes Lisa Curtis.

Kerry visits Ford's Gujarat plant

Kerry visits Ford's Gujarat plant

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday visited auto major Ford India's upcoming manufacturing plant in Gujarat.

Kerry not to meet Taliban in Doha, says US

Kerry not to meet Taliban in Doha, says US

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry would not meet representatives of the Afghan Taliban during his visit to Qatar later this week, his spokesperson said Thursday.

Kerry expresses sympathy with victims of H'bad blasts

Kerry expresses sympathy with victims of H'bad blasts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday made his maiden tweet to express sympathies with the people of Hyderabad, the venue of twin blasts that killed nearly a dozen people.

India-Pak must overcome mistrust, reengage in dialogue: Kerry in Pakistan

India-Pak must overcome mistrust, reengage in dialogue: Kerry in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry during his visit to Pakistan addressed the issue of terrorism and also called on both - India and Pakistan to find a diplomatic solution to the violence at the border issue.

Kerry and Kayani discuss US-Pak ties over dinner

Kerry and Kayani discuss US-Pak ties over dinner

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry and Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had a dinner meeting over the weekend to discuss a range of bilateral issues, including the Afghanistan security situation, the White House said on Tuesday.

Kerry meets Modi in prelude to Washington summit

Kerry meets Modi in prelude to Washington summit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama is looking forward to a Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September to set an "ambitious new agenda" to chart a new course in the bilateral ties, top United States functionaries US Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker said on Friday.

Ready to work closely with Modi government: Kerry

Ready to work closely with Modi government: Kerry

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Asserting that its friendship with India is "absolutely vital", the United States on Tuesday said it is ready to work "closely" with the Narandra Modi-led new government to strengthen strategic ties and security.

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Dunkin' Donuts store in Islamabad in the Pakistani capital today to a get a 'little slice' of the popular American breakfast snack, and was soon trolling on Twitter.

Kerry to revive peace talks between Israel and Palestine

Kerry to revive peace talks between Israel and Palestine

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Israel's hawkish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday assured the United States that resuming peace talks with the Palestinians tops his agenda, amid prevalent scepticism about the Obama Administration's effort to bring both sides to the negotiating table.

China doesn't want a war on their doorstep: Kerry

China doesn't want a war on their doorstep: Kerry

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has said that China is possibly changing its calculations with regard to North Korea, adding if it enters into a partnership with the United States, this will bring regional peace.

Iran has opportunity at P5+1 talks: Kerry

Iran has opportunity at P5+1 talks: Kerry

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Ahead of the P5 plus One talks in Almaty, US Secretary of State John Kerry said that Iran has an opportunity to address the concerns of the international community with regard to its nuclear weapons program.

Kerry flies home after cycling accident

Kerry flies home after cycling accident

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday flew back home from Geneva with his orthopaedic surgeon on board, after breaking his right leg in a cycling accident in the French Alps.

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Kerry was accompanied by US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker who has already expressed disappointment over India's stand at the ongoing TFA negotiations for easing customs rule for free movement of goods.

US set to tweak visa policy, assures Kerry

US set to tweak visa policy, assures Kerry

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The assurance came as relief for the Indian IT services sector.

Kerry, Khurshid to discuss economic reforms in first meeting

Kerry, Khurshid to discuss economic reforms in first meeting

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The fourth Strategic Dialogue between India and United States next week would set the tone of engagement between the two countries during the second term of President Barack Obama, eminent American experts have said.

Despite rain and traffic, Kerry still had a 'terrific' India trip

Despite rain and traffic, Kerry still had a 'terrific' India trip

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Despite being stuck in New Delhi's traffic and cancelling engagements due to heavy downpour, US Secretary of State John Kerry has had a "terrific" time in India over the last few days, his spokesperson has said.