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JD(S)-Cong trying to lure BJP MLAs, will camp in Delhi: Yeddyurappa

JD(S)-Cong trying to lure BJP MLAs, will camp in Delhi: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The BJP is 'alert and careful' as the chief minister is trying to lure our MLAs using 'power and money', he said.

Syria wants nuclear-free West Asia

Syria wants nuclear-free West Asia

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

The move was apparently aimed at Israel, which neither admits nor denies possessing nuclear weapons but is perceived by the countries in the region to have such arms.

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

Kamala Harris as US president in 2020?

Kamala Harris as US president in 2020?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Harris, 51, whose mother was from Chennai and father from Jamaica, is one among the six Democratic leaders, whom The Washington Post said are the top contenders to bag the party's nomination for the 2020 presidential elections.

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Biden, 77, will be formally nominated by the Democratic party during the National Convention in Wisconsin in August.

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The Republic nominee said, 'I created lot of jobs, built great structures. Sure those are sacrifices.'

What Will 2022 Bring The World?

What Will 2022 Bring The World?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

From Covid to climate change, Shankar Acharya's look at some of the trends and events that might shape 2022.

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Resettlement of refugees elsewhere is not the morally correct solution to the problem for it lets the perpetrators off the hook.

State-sponsored cross-border terrorism of special concern: India

State-sponsored cross-border terrorism of special concern: India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Joshi said the international community must have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and "towards those who aid and abet terrorist acts and provide safe havens to their perpetrators".

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

24 years on, nothing has changed for the exiled Kashmiri Pandits

24 years on, nothing has changed for the exiled Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The Government of India has failed Kashmiri Pandits as they are still living as refugees in their own country. The state as well as the central government has not taken substantial measures till date for the return of Kashmiri Pandits back to the valley, says Varad Sharma

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

"Will anybody want a servant that who is on vacation when needed at home? And nobody knows where he is," he continued.

2013 Peace Nobel for chemical weapons watchdog

2013 Peace Nobel for chemical weapons watchdog

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Hague-based Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.

When a big nation is led by a small man

When a big nation is led by a small man

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'Presidents may come and go, but America will go on forever,' an American business leader tells Ambassador T P Sreenivasan in New York.

Kashmir 'unfinished agenda of partition,' says Pak army chief

Kashmir 'unfinished agenda of partition,' says Pak army chief

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In one his strongest remarks on Kashmir, Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday said it is an "unfinished agenda" of the partition in 1947 and Pakistan and Kashmir are "inseparable".

Why Didn't India Reach Out to the Taliban?

Why Didn't India Reach Out to the Taliban?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

If New Delhi finds itself out in the cold in Afghanistan, both the Congress-led UPA and BJP-led NDA have only themselves to blame. Each has been in power for a full decade from 2001, without reaching out to the Taliban, points out Ajai Shukla.

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Geelani's grandson sacked from govt service for 'aiding terror activities'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

With the sacking of the grandson, Anees-ul-Islam, and the teacher, Farooq Ahmed Butt, the total number of employees dismissed in the last six months has gone up to 27.

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Heading G20 will give India a foreign affairs year like it has never had in history. You can trust Narendra Modi to exploit this to India's benefit. And, of course, to his own in his election year, explains Shekhar Gupta.

CBI, ED sitting on proof of 7.5m euro Rafale kickbacks: French journal

CBI, ED sitting on proof of 7.5m euro Rafale kickbacks: French journal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

French investigative journal Mediapart has made fresh claims that alleged bogus invoices were used that enabled French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation to pay at least 7.5 million euros in secret commissions to a middleman to help it secure the Rafale deal with India.

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's status as a "Special Advisor" to the UN entitled her to diplomatic immunity from prosecution at the time of her arrest last year on visa fraud charges, according to a letter from the United Nations.

SP poll alliance with Cong in day or two

SP poll alliance with Cong in day or two

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Rahul Gandhi is more inclined towards Akhilesh, who has said their combination could win more than 300 of the 403 assembly seats.

Cabinet expansion will reflect 'budget focus & priorities': PM

Cabinet expansion will reflect 'budget focus & priorities': PM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday quoted as saying that Tuesday's expansion of his ministry will reflect "budget focus and priorities".

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Yadav fought hard, but his party was well behind the BJP.

Yoga enters UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Yoga enters UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

In a diplomatic triumph for India, an intergovernmental committee of the United Nations has inscribed yoga in UNESCO's Representative List as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Arunachal Pradesh has ALWAYS been part of India

Arunachal Pradesh has ALWAYS been part of India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

China has long coveted Arunachal Pradesh, which it calls Southern Tibet. But, as Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan explains, in 1947, the present state of Arunachal Pradesh constituted the North East Frontier Tract of Assam. When India adopted its Constitution on 26 January 1950, NEFT became 'a separate politico-administrative entity' although it was constitutionally still a part of Assam. Its administration was brought directly under the President of India with the Governor of Assam acting as his agent. A revealing excerpt from his book The Origin Story of India's States.

Kamala Harris accuses China of 'coercion, intimidation' in SCS

Kamala Harris accuses China of 'coercion, intimidation' in SCS

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Harris, in a major foreign policy speech as part of her three-day visit to Singapore, said America's vision includes the freedom of navigation which is vital to all.

BJP's mission is to work for country: PM at party office bearers' meet

BJP's mission is to work for country: PM at party office bearers' meet

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

BJP general secretary Arun Singh said that during the course of the meet, discussions will be held on farm laws, Aatmanirbhar Bharat and upcoming state polls.

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The need of the hour is to strike a balance between the capability of the conventional and the prospect of the renewable to give a realistic shape to the Prime Minister's vision, says Rajiv Mishra.

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.

What will Pakistan's response be?

What will Pakistan's response be?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Having spent four years in that country and been able to assess the thought process of their military up close, I am of the opinion that a reprisal is inevitable.' 'The Pak military lives in a high ego make believe world (even believing a nuclear war is fightable!) and I know they WILL respond soon enough,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

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.

'Kerala faces a very serious Constitutional crisis'

'Kerala faces a very serious Constitutional crisis'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The administration will come to a standstill because the governor will not cooperate with the finance minister.'

'No issue in deporting Rohingyas, Myanmar will accept them'

'No issue in deporting Rohingyas, Myanmar will accept them'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The Rohingyas were illegal immigrants and not refugees who had applied for asylum in India, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

India-China LAC tension worst in 40 years: US admiral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The statement of Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command Admiral John Aquilino on Wednesday came ahead of the 15th round of high-level military talks between India and China on March 11.

Disagree with Akhilesh, but not forming new party: Mulayam

Disagree with Akhilesh, but not forming new party: Mulayam

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Mulayam said his son had promised to leave the post of party president after staying at the helm for three months, but he did not do so.

All you should know about the US First Lady to-be

All you should know about the US First Lady to-be

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Here are some interesting facts about Melania Trump, wife of Donald Trump

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

Cong vs Cong: Tewari hits back at Adhir over UPA's 26/11 response

Cong vs Cong: Tewari hits back at Adhir over UPA's 26/11 response

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

'Dear Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury dada, the screenshots of the tweets addressed to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh below hope address your concern and criticism also'

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

What To Expect from Modi-Kishida Summit

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

China, the Ukraine crisis and Quad will dominate the discussions, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Why Mulayam Singh is like Narendra Modi

Why Mulayam Singh is like Narendra Modi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

While Modi had a party and an organisation that supported him, all Mulayam, a self-made man with no inheritance in politics, had was a set of (fairly flexible) beliefs.