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Should PM meet Nawaz Sharif after LoC attack? Tell us

Should PM meet Nawaz Sharif after LoC attack? Tell us

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The killing of 5 Indian soldiers in a Pakistani ambush on the Line of Control has once again fanned the simmering tensions between the neighbouring countries.

Timing of PM's visit to Bush ranch uncertain

Timing of PM's visit to Bush ranch uncertain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The trip will be decorative. No offical treaty to mark the conclusion of the 123 Agreement will be signed by Bush and Dr Singh

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with the five other Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh will visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, party's state unit chief Ajay Rai said.

Cong-AAP tieup for Delhi, Haryana polls unlikely: Jairam

Cong-AAP tieup for Delhi, Haryana polls unlikely: Jairam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The Congress and AAP had fought the Lok Sabha polls together in Delhi, while they contested separately in Punjab.

India to be firm on IPR at AIDS meet

India to be firm on IPR at AIDS meet

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Delegation to insist on flexibility in aiding low-cost access to HIV treatment.

As expected, Sharif mentions K word at UN

As expected, Sharif mentions K word at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Weakened by two fierce political opponents and the army in Pakistan, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's United Nations speech was to address his domestic audience.

First Look: Dr Singh meets Putin

First Look: Dr Singh meets Putin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

They met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Thursday.

Modi leaves for US, says hopes to strengthen ties

Modi leaves for US, says hopes to strengthen ties

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

In a statement just before leaving for the US, Modi said he will conclude his visit with an address at the United Nations General Assembly focusing on the pressing global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change and other important issues.

Pak warns nuclear suppliers

Pak warns nuclear suppliers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Pakistan said that the incipient United States-India nuclear deal has spelled concerns in Islamabad over maintenance of strategic stability in the region, but that it will keep the balance despite its opposition to arms race.

Imran Khan, 70

Imran Khan, 70

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

How many cricket legends have been elected prime ministers of their countries?

BRIC countries to intensify cooperation

BRIC countries to intensify cooperation

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

The decision was taken during a ministerial meeting of the four countries on Monday on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly session.

'India is divided and confused on Pak affairs'

'India is divided and confused on Pak affairs'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday shook hands on the sidelines of an international conference on Afghanistan, but there was no meeting between the two.

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

For Yogi Adityanath the successful management of the fair is a crucial part of building 'Brand UP' and making the state a $1 trillion economy.

Dr Singh meets Sarah Palin

Dr Singh meets Sarah Palin

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Republican Vice Presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New York on Wednesday.No details of the meeting, which lasted for half an hour, were released but Palin had been discussing international issues with world leaders who are here to attend the United Nations General Assembly session.Originally, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain was slated to accompany her but sources said he was held up in Washington.

Financial crisis to dominate UN agenda

Financial crisis to dominate UN agenda

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

The ongoing financial crisis, poverty reduction, reforms including expansion of the Security Council, uneven progress in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and Darfur conflict are likely to dominate the agenda of the United Nations General Assembly that begins on Tuesday. More than 170 heads of state and governments, foreign ministers and senior diplomats will participate in the discussion lasting about two weeks.

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The United States, Canada and the United Nations have condemned the Iranian air attack on Israel, with President Joe Biden reaffirming America's 'ironclad commitment' to the Jewish nation and vowing to convene a meeting of the G-7 leaders on Sunday to develop a coordinated response to the brazen assault.

Haryana results manipulated, can't accept: Cong

Haryana results manipulated, can't accept: Cong

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Congress on Tuesday said it cannot accept the Haryana assembly polls verdict as there were 'serious issues' about the integrity of the counting process and functioning of the EVMs in some districts, and asserted that it would take up the matter with the Election Commission.

India revives UNSC bid

India revives UNSC bid

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

India, Japan, Brazil and Germany want further discussions.

Indo-Pak foreign secretaries meet in New York

Indo-Pak foreign secretaries meet in New York

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

On the eve of crucial talks between Indo-Pak Foreign Ministers, top diplomats of the two countries met in New York on Saturday to prepare ground for the parleys, where India is expected to demand speedy probe into the Mumbai attacks and decisive action against their mastermind, Jamaat-ud-Dawaah chief Hafiz Mohd Saeed.

I am following Benazir's path, says Zardari

I am following Benazir's path, says Zardari

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Pakistan on Friday told the United Nations General Assembly that Islamabad looks forward to the resumption of the composite dialogue process with New Delhi and wants friendly relations with India.

Qureshi to meet Krishna with 'positive approach'

Qureshi to meet Krishna with 'positive approach'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said he would adopt a "positive approach" for his meeting with his Indian counterpart S M Krishna on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly in New York.

India, Pak Foreign ministers to meet on Sep 27

India, Pak Foreign ministers to meet on Sep 27

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Pakistan's action against perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks will top the agenda of the meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the first high-level contact between the two countries after the meeting between their Prime Ministers in July.

'India can't shut its eyes to threats from Pak'

'India can't shut its eyes to threats from Pak'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

"We hope and expect that Pakistan will focus in a meaningful manner on our concerns on terrorism. It is our hope and expectation that Pakistan fulfills all its commitments," Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said.

Pak not 'too optimistic' about meet with Krishna

Pak not 'too optimistic' about meet with Krishna

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said he is not expecting any "major breakthrough" in the upcoming meeting with his Indian counterpart S M Krishna though his country continues to be hopeful that bilateral relations will improve.

Can't have terrorism, talks at same time: India

Can't have terrorism, talks at same time: India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

India on Thursday put on Pakistan the onus of unveiling the conspiracy behind the terror attack on Mumbai and ruled out meaningful dialogue till concrete action is taken against those responsible. The firm message was sent out by External Affairs Minister S M Krishna. "It is in our vital interest to normalise our relations with Pakistan. However, we are at a stage where it is for Pakistan to determine the kind of relationship that it wants to have with India," Krishna said.

It is high time UNSC changed: India

It is high time UNSC changed: India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Asserting that the majority members of the UN General Assembly support expansion of the Security Council, India today said that the body would remain beset with the "current problem" unless it was reformed.

Obama meets Wen, pushes for currency revaluation

Obama meets Wen, pushes for currency revaluation

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Obama met Wen on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and held talks for a good two hours on a wide range of issues including the recent spat between China and Japan over their claims on the South China Sea.

Pak denies use of its airspace for Modi's Saudi Arabia visit

Pak denies use of its airspace for Modi's Saudi Arabia visit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

India had sought Pakistan's permission to use the country's airspace on October 28 for Prime Minister Modi, who will be visiting Saudi Arabia to participate in an international business conference on October 29.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

BJP may go in for working president after Nadda

BJP may go in for working president after Nadda

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Though the extended tenure of incumbent president JP Nadda ends on June 30, a recent amendment in the BJP's constitution has empowered its apex body, the Parliamentary Board, to take a call related to a president, including his term, in "emergency" situations.

Get your mats out: UN to declare June 21 as World Yoga Day

Get your mats out: UN to declare June 21 as World Yoga Day

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

In a proud moment for India, the United Nations General Assembly will declare June 21 as International Day of Yoga.

Nations engaged in 'proxy wars' must end them, says Obama at UNGA

Nations engaged in 'proxy wars' must end them, says Obama at UNGA

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

It was Obama's eighth and final address to the UN General Assembly as the US President

A mellow Musharraf at the UN

A mellow Musharraf at the UN

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

PM leaves for home

PM leaves for home

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

PM leaves for home

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Neither the ruling DMK nor the fractured AIADMK Opposition anticipated that an assembly by-election would put them both to test, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.