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Ukraine apologises for Goddess Kali tweet

Ukraine apologises for Goddess Kali tweet

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The country's deputy foreign minister Emine Dzhaparova said that Ukraine 'regrets' the defence ministry's depiction of goddess Kali in a 'distorted manner' and that the European country 'respects unique Indian culture and highly appreciates support from India'.

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The Eiffel Tower was opened to the public today, May 6 in 1889, during the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Russian woman found living in Karnataka cave: Ex-husband wants...

Russian woman found living in Karnataka cave: Ex-husband wants...

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

An Israeli man is seeking shared custody of his two daughters after his ex-wife, a Russian woman, was found living with them in a cave in Karnataka, India. He expresses concern about their well-being and access to them if they are deported to Russia.

Recruiters pack off 3 Karnataka youth to Wagner group to fight in Ukraine

Recruiters pack off 3 Karnataka youth to Wagner group to fight in Ukraine

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

He urged the Central government to take this matter seriously and come to their rescue immediately.

US penalty risk on Russian oil may add $9-11 bn to India's import bill

US penalty risk on Russian oil may add $9-11 bn to India's import bill

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

India's annual oil import bill could rise by $9-11 billion if the country is compelled to move away from Russian crude in response to US threats of additional tariffs or penalties on Indian exports, analysts said. India, the world's third-largest oil consumer and importer, has reaped significant benefits by swiftly substituting market-priced oil with discounted Russian crude following Western sanctions on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

No experts, clearly, were involved in the design of these new tariffs, which have been the subject of bemused wonderment across the world in how completely they ignore logic, rationality, fairness, and economic theory, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Geopolitically and diplomatically it's a very difficult situation for India.'

Felled Sabalenka shows grace after Wimbledon semis

Felled Sabalenka shows grace after Wimbledon semis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'I just don't want to face that hate again.'

Pakistan team to get nod to play in India

Pakistan team to get nod to play in India

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Pakistan hockey team won't be stopped from competing in Asia Cup next month, says Sports Ministry sources.

Russian Attack Marks 3rd War Anniversary

Russian Attack Marks 3rd War Anniversary

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

In 2024, Russia made only modest territorial gains, controlling about 18% of Ukraine, while suffering massive casualties and equipment losses.

Thank US, but we need security guarantees: Zelenskyy in new post

Thank US, but we need security guarantees: Zelenskyy in new post

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Days after a tense exchange with President Donald Trump at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his gratitude to the United States while emphasising the need for security guarantees to end the war with Russia.

Now, Zelenskyy says he's 'ready to work under Trump's leadership'

Now, Zelenskyy says he's 'ready to work under Trump's leadership'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Days after his tense exchange with President Donald Trump at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his country's commitment to achieving lasting peace and expressed willingness to 'work under Trump's leadership'.

'Amen': How world reacted to Trump-Zelensky's fiery clash

'Amen': How world reacted to Trump-Zelensky's fiery clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The heated exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy and the resulting outpouring of support for the Ukrainian leader highlighted the deep fissures that have emerged between America and Europe over Ukraine.

Usha Uthup, There's No One Like You!

Usha Uthup, There's No One Like You!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The glorious singer is simply sensational at 77 and we just love her!

Did Trump block Israel's plot to assassinate Iran's Khamenei?

Did Trump block Israel's plot to assassinate Iran's Khamenei?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Over the weekend, one senior US official told CNN, the Israelis had an opportunity to kill Iran's supreme leader.

Beijing ready to revive Russia-India-China troika

Beijing ready to revive Russia-India-China troika

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

China has expressed its support for Russia's initiative to revive the Russia-India-China (RIC) troika, emphasizing its importance for regional and global security and stability.

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The responsibility for peace in Ukraine now rests in the hands of the two principal belligerents, Russia and the US, and the prime victim of this great power rivalry, Ukraine, points out Nitin Desai.

FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

With Vantika's hard-earned victory there are still five Indians left in the last 32 stage of this US$691,250 prize money event with an additional bonus of making it to the Women's candidates' tournament slated in 2026 for the top three finishers.

White House releases order imposing 25% tariffs on India

White House releases order imposing 25% tariffs on India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The United States announced a 25 per cent tariff on India as the White House released an expansive list of duties that Washington, DC will impose on exports from countries around the world.

Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Students From Ukraine Look Elsewhere

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Of the 18,000 medical students who returned to India last year, 5,000-7,000 have either shifted to universities in Georgia, Russia, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Moldova or are in the process of seeking a transfer to those.

Doval on Ukraine: Must respect territorial integrity

Doval on Ukraine: Must respect territorial integrity

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said at a conference in Jeddah on the crisis while underlining the need for upholding sovereignty and territorial integrity by all states without 'exception'.

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

About half of the students, who have been affected by the war, have taken admission to universities in other countries.

The AMAZING Life of Jr NTR!

The AMAZING Life of Jr NTR!

Rediff.com20 May 2025

As Jr NTR, gears up to entertain the audience with War in August, we take a peek into his AMAZING life through his Instagram feed.

Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Indian embassy in Moscow confirmed the death of Ravi Moun, who hailed from Matour village in Haryana's Kaithal district, his brother Ajay Moun said.

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'India's farmers will be unable to compete with the US, given the subsidies that the latter provides its farmers.'

Wimbledon draw is out!

Wimbledon draw is out!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

French Open champion Gauff is in line for a clash with fellow American Jessica Pegula.

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Gauff, Pegula, Zverev Exit Wimbledon!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

13 of the men's seeds fell at the first hurdle -- a Wimbledon record since 32 seeds were introduced in 2001.

Eiffel Salutes Ukraine On War Anniversary

Eiffel Salutes Ukraine On War Anniversary

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is lit up in the national blue-and-yellow colours of Ukraine, to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Only the future will tell if Modi can leave his mark on the Ukraine crisis. Nonetheless, it is both a challenge and an opportunity for India's diplomacy, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump's method are more destabilising than his policy. So, a good idea these couple of years is to sip Kool-Aid, and savour the joys of Trumplomacy, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Why Did IMF Loan Pakistan Money During War?

Why Did IMF Loan Pakistan Money During War?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

It is time for India to raise its voice not just through military prowess, but through professionalism, principled voting and partnerships, asserts Deepak Mishra.

G20: India changes para on Ukraine to build consensus

G20: India changes para on Ukraine to build consensus

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

With consensus eluding on the paragraph relating to the Ukraine conflict, India on Friday circulated a draft summit declaration among the member countries without the paragraph on the geopolitical issue in an attempt to hammer out a positive outcome.

CDS reveals how India thwarted Pak drone attack

CDS reveals how India thwarted Pak drone attack

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasizes the importance of self-reliance in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) for India, citing recent global conflicts and Operation Sindoor as examples of their strategic importance.

Why Trump Wants All Wars To End

Why Trump Wants All Wars To End

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The US involvement in Ukraine and the Middle East is a distraction which has to end quickly so that the main business of China can be focussed on. China is America's only peer competitor, not Russia and not anybody else. Therefore it makes little sense to be diverted from the overall mission, explains Aakar Patel.

India looking for partners, not....: Jaishankar's veiled dig at Europe

India looking for partners, not....: Jaishankar's veiled dig at Europe

Rediff.com4 May 2025

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on Europe to display sensitivity and mutuality of interest for deeper ties with India, stating that New Delhi seeks partners, not "preachers." Jaishankar emphasized the importance of "Russia realism" in India's foreign policy, highlighting the natural complementarity between India and Russia as a resource provider and consumer. He criticized attempts by the West to address the Russia-Ukraine conflict without Russia's involvement, arguing it "challenged the basics of realism." Jaishankar also stressed the importance of finding common ground with the US, suggesting that focusing on mutuality of interest rather than ideological differences is key to successful engagement.

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Citing details of the contract from the American Federal Procurement Data System, the BBC report claimed that Pakistan signed two contracts with American companies named "Global Military" and "Northrop Grumman" for the sale of 155mm shells.

Ukraine: Blood Everywhere

Ukraine: Blood Everywhere

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Glimpses from the battleground that is Ukraine.

Gukesh blunders as Carlsen wins Norway Chess title

Gukesh blunders as Carlsen wins Norway Chess title

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Five-time World champion Magnus Carlsen clinched his seventh Norway Chess title after American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana did a good turn by defeating D Gukesh.

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

PIX: Sabalenka powers through to quarters; Swiatek fights back

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the French Open played at Roland Garros, in Paris, France, on Sunday.

How Many Will Return Home From Ukraine?

How Many Will Return Home From Ukraine?

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Young Russian men called up for compulsory military service take part in a ceremony at the Trinity cathedral in St Petersburg, before their departure for battle zones in Ukraine.