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Korean tension has reached 'critical time': Kerry tells Xi

Korean tension has reached 'critical time': Kerry tells Xi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

The United States has said that the tension on the Korean peninsula has reached "critical time" and asked China to put "some teeth" in its policy to exert pressure on its ally North Korea to scale back on its threat of a nuclear war.

Kerry visit signals paradigm shift in US-India relations

Kerry visit signals paradigm shift in US-India relations

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The push-back by Hillary Clinton was no longer available to keep the proponents of the thesis away that somehow it was India's problem that Pakistan misbehaves in Afghanistan or misbehaves at all, says K C Singh.

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Sharif met US Secretary of State John Kerry in New York during which he raised the Kashmir issue.

New US state secy calls Khurshid, discusses Indo-US ties

New US state secy calls Khurshid, discusses Indo-US ties

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

New United States Secretary of State John Kerry has called up External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid who said India was looking forward to take the bilateral ties to a higher level encompassing diverse sectors.

Kerry breaks leg in bike crash in France

Kerry breaks leg in bike crash in France

Rediff.com31 May 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry, a cycling enthusiast, today broke his leg in a bike accident in France and will return home for further treatment.

US, India have invested in bilateral relationship: Kerry

US, India have invested in bilateral relationship: Kerry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday said both India and United States have invested in the relationship and will continue to deepen it by creating a healthier, more secure and prosperous future to be able to impact policies that affect the world.

Don't escalate situation with Pakistan: Kerry's message to Sushma

Don't escalate situation with Pakistan: Kerry's message to Sushma

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

US Secretary of State John Kerry has had "two conversations" over the "last two days" with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on this issue, even as India explores a range of diplomatic options to isolate Islamabad.

India must decide its role in global trade order: Kerry

India must decide its role in global trade order: Kerry

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Kerry said this in a newspaper article co-authored by US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker.

Uphold rights of all citizens, allow them to protest: Kerry

Uphold rights of all citizens, allow them to protest: Kerry

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

He said one has to respect rights of all our citizens, regardless of ethnicity, language or creed.

Tamil reconciliation will 'take time': Kerry warns Lanka

Tamil reconciliation will 'take time': Kerry warns Lanka

Rediff.com2 May 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday warned Sri Lanka that "true reconciliation" with Tamils will take time, even as he praised the "openness" of the new government in efforts to boost democracy, human rights and reaching out to the minority community.

Obama 'excited' to be first US prez at R-Day celebrations: Kerry

Obama 'excited' to be first US prez at R-Day celebrations: Kerry

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Barack Obama is "very excited" that he will be the first United States President to be honoured as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday.

Kerry ignores diplomatic protocol to discuss diplomat's case

Kerry ignores diplomatic protocol to discuss diplomat's case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Ignoring diplomatic protocol, United States Secretary of State John Kerry had telephoned National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon to discuss the row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat after he was told that his Indian counterpart Salman Khurshid was busy in Parliament.

Can't promise US drone strikes will stop in Pak: Kerry

Can't promise US drone strikes will stop in Pak: Kerry

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The United Sates will continue its fight against the Taliban while seeking a political solution to the Afghan imbroglio, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday even as he rejected Pakistan's concerns on American drone strikes.

Clock on climate change ticking: Kerry

Clock on climate change ticking: Kerry

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Unless we act dramatically and quickly, science tells us our climate and our way of life are literally in jeopardy, says Kerry.

Kerry tells Sharif to find out truth in Pathankot attack

Kerry tells Sharif to find out truth in Pathankot attack

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Sharif said Pakistan would not allow anyone to use its soil to carry out terror operations abroad.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on Modi

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on Modi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'Good to meet US Secretary of State @SecBlinken today. I welcome President Biden's strong commitment to strengthen the India-US Strategic Partnership, which is anchored in our shared democratic values and is a force for global good,' Modi tweeted.

Egyptian President Al-Sisi arrives in India on 3-day visit

Egyptian President Al-Sisi arrives in India on 3-day visit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Sisi is expected to meet US Secretary of State John Kerry who has extended his stay in New Delhi.

Education a key pillar of India-US partnership: Kerry

Education a key pillar of India-US partnership: Kerry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry and Union HRD Minister Dr M M Pallam Raju on Tuesday called for greater cooperation between the two countries in the education and knowledge building sector.

US to build climate partnership with India: Kerry

US to build climate partnership with India: Kerry

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Senator John Kerry, Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said "India's rhetoric was as strident as we ever heard China's, so we need to build a climate partnership with India, too; working from the same principles, but respecting the massive differences."

Kerry holds 'positive talks' with Foreign Secy Sujatha Singh

Kerry holds 'positive talks' with Foreign Secy Sujatha Singh

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has held wide-ranging talks with visiting Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on key issues, including the regional situation with respect to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Politicians across the political spectrum graced Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding ceremonies at the Jio World Convention Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex in north west Mumbai.

Kerry backs India's inclusion as permanent member of UNSC

Kerry backs India's inclusion as permanent member of UNSC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

The United States welcomes India as a rising power and backs its inclusion as a permanent member of a reformed and expanded United Nations Security Council, Secretary of State John Kerry has said ahead of his maiden visit to New Delhi.

Your Say: Who is the FUNKIEST leader of them all?

Your Say: Who is the FUNKIEST leader of them all?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Go through our slide show and vote for the nattiest leader on the last slide...

Kerry skipped Paris rally due to 'important work' in India: WH

Kerry skipped Paris rally due to 'important work' in India: WH

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

In a rare admission, the White House said the US should have sent 'someone with a higher profile' to join world leaders in the unity march in Paris but maintained Secretary of State John Kerry skipped the rally as he was preoccupied with "some important work" in India.

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The New York-based Sikhs For Justice has sought a court order directing US Secretary of State John Kerry to designate the RSS a 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation,' which Preet Bharara says the US government intends to move to dismiss.

Russia must pull back troops from Ukraine border: Kerry

Russia must pull back troops from Ukraine border: Kerry

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

US Secretary of State John Kerry has told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that Russia must pull back its troops from the Ukrainian border to deescalate the tension following Crimea's takeover by Moscow.

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Amidst a row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat on visa fraud charges, a top American lawmaker has asked Secretary of State John Kerry why no action was taken against dozens of Russian diplomats allegedly defrauding United States government's benefits programmes.

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Kerry to arrive in India on Sunday for strategic dialogue

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to India on June 23 to co-chair the 4th India-US strategic dialogue, his spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Indian Foreign Secy in US for talks with new Obama admn

Indian Foreign Secy in US for talks with new Obama admn

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Indian Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai is expected to meet United States Secretary of State John Kerry during his scheduled visit to Washington on February 20 - 22.

'Handcuffed and humiliated': Cong on deportation of Indians

'Handcuffed and humiliated': Cong on deportation of Indians

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

The Congress on Wednesday expressed sadness over 'pictures of Indians getting handcuffed and humiliated' while being deported from the United States and recalled that America had to express regret over the treatment meted out to India diplomat Devyani Khobragade in 2013 after the then United Progressive Alliance government retaliated sharply.

Israel-Hamas give peace a chance; agree to 3-day truce

Israel-Hamas give peace a chance; agree to 3-day truce

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The United Nations and United States announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a "unconditional humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza for a period of 72 hours starting Friday, allowing both sides to negotiate on a "durable" armistice.

Indian American Richard Verma sworn in as US ambassador to India

Indian American Richard Verma sworn in as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Indian-American Richard Rahul Verma has been sworn in as the United States ambassador to India by Secretary of State John Kerry.

Kerry, Swaraj deny that India-US talks are aimed at China

Kerry, Swaraj deny that India-US talks are aimed at China

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'Any fear or apprehension that this dialogue is aimed towards China, that is mistaken.'

US exempts China, India from Iran oil sanctions

US exempts China, India from Iran oil sanctions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The waivers mean that financial institutions in the countries do not risk being cut off from the US financial system.

Corruption still widespread in India, says US report

Corruption still widespread in India, says US report

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

According to the report, though the law provides criminal penalties for official corruption, the Indian government did not implement the law effectively.

India, US discuss trade barriers, visa issues

India, US discuss trade barriers, visa issues

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

US companies and lawmakers had urged Kerry to talk tough on policies regarding India's rejection of patent suits.

The US View: India's 10 worst problems

The US View: India's 10 worst problems

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The United States has expressed concerns about the ills that continue to hound India year after year in its latest annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices released by Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday.

US aid to India drops by 16 per cent in 2013

US aid to India drops by 16 per cent in 2013

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has proposed a 16 per cent cut in the American aid to India, reflecting the transition from a traditional "donor-recipient" relationship to a "strategic partnership" between the two countries.

Americans must trust their government: Kerry

Americans must trust their government: Kerry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has emphasised on vital balance between privacy and the protection of people, saying the three branches of the US government were working to keep Americans safe.

Kerry heads for India to attend Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Kerry heads for India to attend Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday headed for India to attend the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.