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Rajnath to attend SAARC meet in Islamabad despite threat by Hafiz Saeed

Rajnath to attend SAARC meet in Islamabad despite threat by Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The home minister will reach Islamabad on Wednesday and return to New Delhi the next day after attending the 7th meeting of SAARC.

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'I am going to direct a film for him.' 'He thinks I will make a good film.' 'For me, that in itself is an award.'

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease could go down several paths. One possibility, the least likely, is that it will just disappear. The most likely is that it will have seasonal impact, says Devangshu Datta.

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Signal International, its network of recruiters and labour brokers are being sued for trafficking 500 Indian guest workers to the United States and forcing them to work under barbaric conditions. George Joseph reports for Rediff.com from New York

After 5 decades in India, Chinese soldier who crossed over to visit home

After 5 decades in India, Chinese soldier who crossed over to visit home

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Wang Qi, now 77, was caught when he entered the Indian territory shortly after the Sino-India War of 1962. He was later released from jail.

Indian-Americans hail Modi's UNGA speech

Indian-Americans hail Modi's UNGA speech

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Indian-Americans from across the US hailed the maiden speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with some saying that the speech reflects that India has arrived on the world stage with a strong voice.

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Amir Nizami, son of one of the clerics, said they will be picking them from the airport and will go to Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

India, Seychelles sign 4 pacts to boost security cooperation

India, Seychelles sign 4 pacts to boost security cooperation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Cementing its strategic partnership with Seychelles, India on Wednesday signed four agreements with the Indian Ocean island nation to boost security and maritime partnership.

4-month-old's surgery cancelled due to Trump's travel ban

4-month-old's surgery cancelled due to Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The gravely ill baby is Iranian, but Fatemah's family has decided they did not want her to have surgery in her birth country due to concerns about the quality of medical services.

Trump welcomes 'true friend' as Modi lands in Washington

Trump welcomes 'true friend' as Modi lands in Washington

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Trump will host Modi at the White House on Monday afternoon.

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The founder of the Republican Hindu Coalition first attracted attention in the US as the "Punjabi tycoon" who was a huge supporter of Narendra Modi in the US. 'He will be best for India. There is no better ally for the US than India in the region,' Shalabh Kumar tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Mistry to head US-India CEO Forum; Anil Ambani included

Mistry to head US-India CEO Forum; Anil Ambani included

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Days before US President Barack Obama's high-powered visit here, the US-India CEO Forum has been reconstituted with Cyrus Mistry replacing Ratan Tata as its co-chairman

The elusive search for truth in media

The elusive search for truth in media

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Is it likely that one of these days, a demand may rise that only truthful endorsement should be made in media and that if it is discovered that she or he in real life does not use that brand, punishment may follow, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Kashmir not raised or discussed at Modi-Xi summit: FS

Kashmir not raised or discussed at Modi-Xi summit: FS

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

India said a new mechanism will be set up for issues relating to trade and investment.

'Blood trail showed killers returned across LoC'

'Blood trail showed killers returned across LoC'

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Basit was called in by Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar to convey India's strong views on the incident, the external affairs ministry said.

163 Indian pandits go missing in US

163 Indian pandits go missing in US

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

As many as 163 Vedic pandits, who were brought to the United States from north Indian villages, have disappeared from the Maharishi Vedic City in Iowa during the past year, according to a media report.

Controversial evangelist Benny Hinn cancels Bangalore visit

Controversial evangelist Benny Hinn cancels Bangalore visit

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Amidst protests by some Hindu groups in parts of Karnataka, American evangelist Benny Hinn has cancelled his visit to Bangalore on Wednesday.

Why Adnan Sami wants to live in India

Why Adnan Sami wants to live in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Sami's passport, re-issued in 2010, expired in May this year and Pak govt chose not to renew it

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The differences between the US and China over rival free trade agreements being floated by them threatened to derail the APEC Summit which got off to a colourful start in Beijing China on Monday.

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

In 2 pen strokes, Trump will shut the door on immigrants

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders, including one on building a border wall with Mexico, this week to crack down on immigrants -- one of his central campaign promises -- and could suspend immigration from some Muslim nations, media reports have said.

'Always have a Plan B, Plan C and a Plan D'

'Always have a Plan B, Plan C and a Plan D'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Don't bet everything you have, Lemon Tree's Patu Keswani tells Pavan Lall.

Breaking Sikhs from India is a Pakistan fantasy

Breaking Sikhs from India is a Pakistan fantasy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It is bound to fail like the earlier ones, again causing Pakistan enormously more damage than to India, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'He brings fresh ideas and leadership.' 'Modi is bold, doesn't care about criticism.' Members of the Madison Square Garden audience praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech.

China confers 'great importance' to Dr Singh's visit

China confers 'great importance' to Dr Singh's visit

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

China on Monday said Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's three-day visit from Tuesday is of great importance for deepening strategic partnership amid expectations that the two sides would sign some key pacts, including one to prevent incursions along the LAC.

India offers $500 million credit to Mauritius

India offers $500 million credit to Mauritius

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Modi said the two countries should resume their discussions on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

100 days of Donald Trump: The method in his madness

100 days of Donald Trump: The method in his madness

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The world is still figuring out the man as he continues his enigmatic journey towards the first 100 days of his presidency.

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Yadvinder Singh Bhamba was arrested for conspiring to send 400 people from India, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and other countries to the US.

Ahmed set for Ashes call after becoming Australian

Ahmed set for Ashes call after becoming Australian

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed was named an Australian citizen on Tuesday, clearing the final procedural hurdle for his selection for the Ashes series against England starting on July 10.

Malala reunites with Pak friend in Britain

Malala reunites with Pak friend in Britain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban, has been reunited with her friend who was injured in the same attack in Pakistan last year.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

A Foreign Office official told PTI that the eight-member Indian delegation arrived in Lahore at 9.15 am (local time).

UK authorities clear Ramdev after 2nd round of questioning

UK authorities clear Ramdev after 2nd round of questioning

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Yoga guru Ramdev was on Saturday cleared by United Kingdom authorities following a second round of questioning at Heathrow Airport here, a day after he was detained and quizzed by customs officials for over six hours on landing in Britain.

Being undocumented in the United States

Being undocumented in the United States

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

There are 2.5 lakh undocumented Indians across the United States. While President Barack Obama's executive order last week does help, only the US Congress can really address the needs of those caught in the immigration tangle.

Transforming the relationship: From the transactional to the strategic

Transforming the relationship: From the transactional to the strategic

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

'To expect that he has a magic wand to resolve all differences and announce breakthroughs in all issues during his first visit to the US is to be unrealistic,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

President Trump said that he has great love for young immigrants who came to America as children.

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'I am hopeful that you will see more focused attention on this relationship,' former US assistant secretary of state Nisha Desai Biswal tells Alokananda Chakraborty.

Live for the nation, share responsibility: PM tells Indians in Australia

Live for the nation, share responsibility: PM tells Indians in Australia

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated the warm welcome, respect and enthusiasm he received at the Allphones Arena in Olympic Park in Sydney to the 1.25 billion people of India.

A path to emerge from the shadows

A path to emerge from the shadows

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

US President Barack Obama's plan to shield up to 4.7 million undocumented immigrants from deportation may be immensely significant, but only a comprehensive legislation from the Congress with a larger goal could do justice to immigrant expectations.

BJP manifesto: Tourism awaits new lease of life

BJP manifesto: Tourism awaits new lease of life

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The BJP in its policy document stated that tourism plays a key role in socio-economic progress through creation of jobs.