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US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

US Finally Acts Against Pahalgam Terror Group

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Another demonstration of strong India-USA counter-terrorism cooperation. Appreciate the Department of State for listing The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.'

Modi meets Putin, says humanity's call to end hostilities

Modi meets Putin, says humanity's call to end hostilities

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India and Russia always stood "shoulder-to-shoulder" even in the most difficult situations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, against the backdrop of possibly the worst phase in New Delhi's ties with the US in over two decades.

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

If the only superpower, which calls India an ally, sees the region through an India-Pakistan prism, it is unacceptable. Rather than endorse India's sphere of influence, this undermines it, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'One Chinese interlocutor said India should realise that "China can do without India, but India could not do without China", pointing to its inability to do without Chinese intermediates and components,' former foreign secretary Shyam Saran discovers on a visit to China.

'Make Iran Great Again': Trump talks regime change after strikes

'Make Iran Great Again': Trump talks regime change after strikes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Trump's remarks came a day after the US launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting three of Iran's key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

Have mechanism to deal with US sanctions on India: Russia

Have mechanism to deal with US sanctions on India: Russia

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Russia has a "special mechanism" to confront any challenge arising out of the US slapping punitive measures against India for its procurement of Russian crude oil, Russian charge d'affaires Roman Babushkin said on Wednesday.

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on way to a milestone 38th hundred as England exploited a jaded Indian bowling attack to stamp their dominance on the fourth Test in Manchester.

Gone completely off the rails: Trump blasts Elon Musk

Gone completely off the rails: Trump blasts Elon Musk

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump slammed Elon Musk after he formed a new political party, terming the move as 'ridiculous' and saying the tech billionaire has gone 'completely off the rails'.

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

Putin-Trump summit may happen next week: Kremlin envoy

Putin-Trump summit may happen next week: Kremlin envoy

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Taking to social media platform X, Dmitriev said, "Russia confirms Putin-Trump summit may happen next week and summit preparations are ongoing. This can be a historic meeting. Dialogue will prevail."

'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

'Close up shop and head back home': Trump's warning to Musk

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Trump's latest statement comes after Elon Musk strongly criticised the US President's "big, beautiful bill" and stressed that it is time for a new political party that cares about the people.

Putin briefs Modi on Alaska talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Putin briefs Modi on Alaska talks with Trump on Ukraine war

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his summit talks with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine.

Enough Russian nuke subs to counter Trump's 2: Russia downplays US threat

Enough Russian nuke subs to counter Trump's 2: Russia downplays US threat

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A Russian Parliament member claims Russia has enough nuclear submarines to counter US deployments, following statements by Donald Trump and Dmitry Medvedev.

Indians asked to leave Tehran immediately in new advisory

Indians asked to leave Tehran immediately in new advisory

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The post came as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified as they traded strikes on a fifth day.

India trashes Canada's 'absurd, baseless' charges against Shah

India trashes Canada's 'absurd, baseless' charges against Shah

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said such irresponsible actions will have serious consequences for bilateral ties.

PIX: Pacers Rattle England After Gill Masterclass

PIX: Pacers Rattle England After Gill Masterclass

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Gill earns glory with maiden double hundred, puts India on top in second Test

How Washington Sundar's injury impacted SRH

How Washington Sundar's injury impacted SRH

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Washington Sundar re-injured the same area while fielding against CSK on Sunday.

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'If they can be duplicitous, we can be equally duplicitous.' 'If they offer friendship, we reciprocate.' 'If they choose hostility, we respond with equal hostility.'

'My Son Doesn't Want To Come Back To India'

'My Son Doesn't Want To Come Back To India'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Techies who did a master's there and moved to US companies look down on Indian companies who they consider as just doing body shopping.'

India can't win in Manchester without...

India can't win in Manchester without...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances.

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Barack Obama and ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have spoken to President Joe Biden and informed him that his path to victory against his Republican rival Donald Trump has greatly diminished and it might have an impact on other Congressional and Senatorial races as well, according to media reports on Thursday.

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

'As Long As Trudeau Is PM, There Won't Be De-escalating'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Canada doesn't want to de-escalate and neither does India. There is war when one party wants it, but peace is won by both parties.'

'Only People Who Will Be Affected By H1B...'

'Only People Who Will Be Affected By H1B...'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'...are young Indians with aspiration to go to the US.' 'The dream has to be more about working in India...'

New Islamic State video threatens Paris-style attack on Washington

New Islamic State video threatens Paris-style attack on Washington

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A man identified as "Al Karar the Iraqi", threatened the 'crusader' nations who are fighting together against the IS and the US capital was specifically singled out.

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends

US policy towards India takes 'unfortunate turn', says Kaushik Basu

US policy towards India takes 'unfortunate turn', says Kaushik Basu

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Former World Bank Chief Economist Kaushik Basu on Thursday said the US economic policy towards India has taken an unfortunate turn, noting that President Donald Trump's harsh stance against New Delhi appears baffling. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods from August 1, amid signs of a stalemate in the ongoing bilateral trade negotiations between the two countries.

A Deal Is Possible Only On Trump's Terms

A Deal Is Possible Only On Trump's Terms

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

For India, the challenge is to strike a balance between tactical necessity and economic priorities, point out Pravin Krishna and Monil Sharma.

China braces for new Covid wave, may see 65 million cases weekly

China braces for new Covid wave, may see 65 million cases weekly

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The new outbreak may be the greatest wave of illnesses ever recorded since China's stringent zero-Covid programme was abandoned last winter, which resulted in up to 85 per cent of the population being sick at the time.

Elon Musk exits Trump administration after criticising his 'big beautiful bill'

Elon Musk exits Trump administration after criticising his 'big beautiful bill'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

His departure comes a day after Musk's first ever criticism of Trump, where he said the President's signature "big, beautiful" spending bill increases budget deficit and undermines the DOGE team's work.

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Sidelined with broken foot but Pant in high spirits!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Broken foot, unbroken in spirit: Pant gives update

Gavaskar roasts England's tactics: 'Just loud talk'

Gavaskar roasts England's tactics: 'Just loud talk'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Sunil Gavaskar slams England's 'fake bravado' after Manchester draw

'Take a chill pill': Manjrekar blasts Gambhir

'Take a chill pill': Manjrekar blasts Gambhir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

As India head into a series-deciding fifth Test, questions over Gambhir's tactics and temperament are growing louder.

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Friday.

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland, outside Washington DC, turns a hundred years old.

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The lawmakers also hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and the US during a meeting with an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who briefed them on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and the country's strong and resolute stance in the fight against terror.

Air India diverts multiple flights as Iran closes airspace

Air India diverts multiple flights as Iran closes airspace

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Air India on Friday announced that several of its international flights were either diverted or sent back to their origin due to the emerging situation in Iran and the closure of its airspace.

Iran confirms attack on nuke sites, won't stop programme

Iran confirms attack on nuke sites, won't stop programme

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Following attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) has stated that the attacks are a violation of international law and that Iran's nuclear industry will continue its development.

Amit Shah ordered violence: Canada minister's big claim

Amit Shah ordered violence: Canada minister's big claim

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Top Canadian officials have accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of leading a campaign targeting Sikh separatists in Canada, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Early bird Jadeja cashes in on a gut call

Early bird Jadeja cashes in on a gut call

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'The more you bat in England, the better it is because you never feel you are set in England.'