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'India must do more to attract FDI'

'India must do more to attract FDI'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

India's economic reforms and its efforts to attract foreign investment put it in the "limelight", but it must do more to attract foreign investors, John Peters, the minister counsellor for commercial affairs, embassy of the United States of America,

'It is my love for the people of this country'

'It is my love for the people of this country'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'I can't help it if people don't love the minorities, the Dalits and Adivasis; they are as much of this country as any other Indian.' 'If I love them, it does not mean I do not love my country.' 'It is ironic and funny that they have laid such severe anti-national charges against me.'

Pak: Lovelorn man arrested for bomb hoax

Pak: Lovelorn man arrested for bomb hoax

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

Imran, 29, gave a hoax warning to the US Consulate in Karachi to avenge two relatives of the girl he is in love with.

9/11: Security alert at US, UK missions

9/11: Security alert at US, UK missions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

No specific warnings, but Delhi Police mounts vigil in capital's Diplomatic Enclave

Modi means business on US visit

Modi means business on US visit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

'We have never before seen an Indian prime minister's visit to the United States so heavily business-oriented and so packed with meetings with the US business community.' Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC.

US against ban on outsourcing

US against ban on outsourcing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

USAID to give $10 mn to India's insurance sector

USAID to give $10 mn to India's insurance sector

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

The United States Agency for International Development will provide a $10 million technical aid for development of Indian insurance sector over the next four years.\n\n\n\n

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

American whistleblower Edward Snowden, currently sheltered in the transit zone of Moscow airport, has sought asylum in 20 countries, including India.

The plans for Pakistan's democracy

The plans for Pakistan's democracy

Rediff.com17 May 2003

Al Qaeda plot disrupted: Jordan

Al Qaeda plot disrupted: Jordan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal on Indian diplomacy

Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal on Indian diplomacy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

'To suggest that we have to take a decision on dialogue because certain countries have a certain view is showing great disrespect for Indian foreign policy,' says Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal.

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Pak's ISI trained Kabul hotel attacker: Top Afghan envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

On January 20, Taliban men armed with Kalashnikovs and suicide vests attacked the landmark Intercontinental Hotel and killed around 25 people, going from room to room searching for foreigners during the more than 12-hour ordeal.

9/11 stark reminder of continuing threat of terrorism: Amb Sandhu

9/11 stark reminder of continuing threat of terrorism: Amb Sandhu

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

September 11 is a "stark reminder" of the continuing threat of terrorism and the world must unite against this menace, India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said, as he paid homage to the victims of the terror attacks at the 9/11 Memorial here.

India to open new consulate in Seattle

India to open new consulate in Seattle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

"Both sides committed to open additional consulates in each other's country. India will be opening a new consulate in Seattle and the US will open a new consulate at a mutually agreed location in India," the joint statement said.

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Security agencies are also working in close coordination with the US Secret Service, officials said. In Ahmedabad, over 10,000 policemen from different parts of Gujarat have been deployed at strategic locations as part of the elaborate security arrangements, officials said.

India joins majority to vote against US move on Jerusalem

India joins majority to vote against US move on Jerusalem

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

India's vote comes a day after Trump warned countries against opposing the US position.

US opens customs office in India

US opens customs office in India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

The United States on Friday opened its first customs office in the country with a view to check, among other things, smuggling, money laundering and shipment of weapons of mass destruction to America.

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Palestine recalls envoy from UAE over deal with Israel

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The Palestinians have slammed the deal, calling it a 'betrayal' of the Palestinian cause and have demanded its retraction, spokesperson of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.

No end in sight for Xerox bribery case

No end in sight for Xerox bribery case

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

The year-long probe into Xerox Modicorp bribery scandal by an independent auditor appears nowhere near the end, with examination of two former managing directors of the company being carried out.

Pompeo defies precedent, backs Trump's re-election bid

Pompeo defies precedent, backs Trump's re-election bid

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The decision to speak to the political convention in pre-recorded remarks from Jerusalem breaks with the longstanding precedent of sitting secretaries of state avoiding partisan politics and appears to violate guidance on political activities that Pompeo himself emphasised in a cable to diplomats just last month.

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

'Pakistan will be China's eyes, ears in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

'India would not like to see Pakistani domination and tutelage of Afghanistan against Indian security and economic interests.'

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Can Biden do business with Raisi?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Biden administration should expect continuity in Iran's policies under Raisi. This may not necessarily mean that strengthening of ties with the West will be Raisi's top priority, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

China warns UK against 'interference' on Hong Kong

China warns UK against 'interference' on Hong Kong

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Chinese Embassy in London and the Chinese ambassador to the UK issued strong statements condemning the UK's move as a disregard for its representations and 'blatant' interference in its internal affairs.

India-US trade zooms in 2002

India-US trade zooms in 2002

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

Exports from India to the United States has risen by 21.4 per cent in 2002 to $11.82 billion, the highest in past decade, the US Commerce department said.

Modi denied visa to visit US

Modi denied visa to visit US

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Modi has been denied diplomatic visa and his tourist/business visa already granted has also been revoked as per the US Immigration and Nationality Act.

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indo-US pact on hi-tech transfer

Indo-US pact on hi-tech transfer

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

High-technology trade can cover anything from equipment that could be used to build nuclear-capable missiles to high-speed computers.

Keen to meet Trump, Sharif may visit US next month

Keen to meet Trump, Sharif may visit US next month

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Analysts say that it will be a major breakthrough if a meeting is actually realised.

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Immigration attorneys claimed that they knew nothing about the varsity's illegal operation and were trapped.

Kathleen Stephens takes charge as US interim ambassador

Kathleen Stephens takes charge as US interim ambassador

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Kathleen Stephens, the new United States interim ambassador, on Friday took charge of the American embassy in New Delhi and said she was looking forward to working with India for strengthening and broadening the Indo-US partnership.

Trump ban fallout: 2 Kashmir athletes denied US visa

Trump ban fallout: 2 Kashmir athletes denied US visa

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Two snowshoers from Kashmir have alleged they have been denied visa to the United States of America due to "current (US) policy" even as the American Embassy in New Delhi maintained that Indians are not affected by the recent executive order of President Donald Trump.

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Indian nationals, mostly students, research scholars and professionals are working in Indian and international companies in the Chinese province.

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity to give a sense of the feeling of other members of the Security Council after China blocked the move to designate Azhar a global terrorist. Beijing previously put a technical hold on similar proposals at the UNSC thrice.

US 'Firefinder' radars reach India

US 'Firefinder' radars reach India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

The two counter-battery radars were delivered as part of a $190 million Indo-US military sales agreement.