News for 'ankara'

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

Terror in Turkey: 86 dead, 186 wounded in twin bomb blasts

Terror in Turkey: 86 dead, 186 wounded in twin bomb blasts

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Television footage showed scenes of panic and people lying on the ground covered in blood, amid protest banners.

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Turkey is witnessing violence after an attempted military coup.

Turkey hunts for gunman after New Year's Day attack

Turkey hunts for gunman after New Year's Day attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said he believes the attacker will be found soon.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

DON'T MISS! BEST PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

DON'T MISS! BEST PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Defining photographs clicked across the globe in the last 48 hours.

Turkey's remarks on J-K at UNGA 'completely unacceptable': India

Turkey's remarks on J-K at UNGA 'completely unacceptable': India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

India said Ankara should learn to respect the sovereignty of other nations and reflect on its own policies more deeply.

No Indian casualties in Turkish capital blast

No Indian casualties in Turkish capital blast

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

No Indian nationals have been injured in the blast at the entrance of the US Embassy in the Turkish capital today and Indian Ambassador Sushmita Ganguly in Ankara was in touch with local authorities.

Sohail Mahmood to replace Abdul Basit as Pakistan's envoy to India

Sohail Mahmood to replace Abdul Basit as Pakistan's envoy to India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Mahmood, 55, currently Pakistan's ambassador in Turkey, was granted a visa by India on Friday, the sources said.

265 dead, 1,440 injured as Turkey coup bid crumbles

265 dead, 1,440 injured as Turkey coup bid crumbles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Those killed include 41 police officers, 47 civilians, 2 soldiers, 104 coup plotters.

'IS' jihadist blows himself up in southern Turkey

'IS' jihadist blows himself up in southern Turkey

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

A suspected Islamic State jihadist blew himself up in southeastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, during a police raid, injuring four officers, one seriously, media reports said on Sunday.

India to take up currency devaluation issue at G20

India to take up currency devaluation issue at G20

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The meet will focus on the recent global economic developments, challenges and collective measures to address them

Take back over 800 Islamic State fighters: Trump tells European allies

Take back over 800 Islamic State fighters: Trump tells European allies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

He also warned the Islamic State that America would hit them hard from nearby military bases if the terror outfit regains momentum.

Russia, Israel normalise ties with Turkey; Putin calls Erdogan

Russia, Israel normalise ties with Turkey; Putin calls Erdogan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The breakthrough phone call by Putin to Erdogan came after the Turkish strongman on Monday sent a letter to the Kremlin leader that Moscow said contained an apology.

India issues advisory against travel to Turkey

India issues advisory against travel to Turkey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The advisory was issued by the Indian embassy in Ankara on Tuesday against the backdrop of strained India-Turkey relations and Turkey's offensive against Kurdish rebels in Syria.

Turkey deports Kashmiri man who wanted to join IS

Turkey deports Kashmiri man who wanted to join IS

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Parvaiz had left home after an argument with his father, who wanted him to join a college while the son was interested in religious studies.

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Once Mazar-i-Sharif falls, some isolate pockets of resistance may remain, which the Taliban would tackle through political work or coercion, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

In 1511 The Chora Church was converted into a mosque and in 1958 it was opened as a museum to the public.

Global safety nets to check currency, market volatility needed, says Jaitley

Global safety nets to check currency, market volatility needed, says Jaitley

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

India on Saturday strongly demanded creation of global safety nets to address concerns over volatility in currency movements and markets.

Don't be a fool: Trump warning Erdogan against Syria offensive

Don't be a fool: Trump warning Erdogan against Syria offensive

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

In the letter, dated October 9, the US president had also urged Erdogan 'not to be a tough guy.'

Turkey blasts before Blair visit

Turkey blasts before Blair visit

Rediff.com17 May 2004

The blasts caused minor damage to four branches of HSBC bank in Ankara and Istanbul.

ICONIC PHOTOS: Woman in Red ignites Turkey

ICONIC PHOTOS: Woman in Red ignites Turkey

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The image of the "woman in red" has become the leitmotif for female protesters during the ongoing violent anti-government demonstrations in Turkey's capital Ankara and in Istanbul.

The coup is a gift from god: Turkish president

The coup is a gift from god: Turkish president

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Following an attempt to overthrow his government, Turkish President Recep Erdogan has ordered the arrest of over 2,000 people.

These trains run without drivers!

These trains run without drivers!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The London Underground Victoria Line, which opened in 1967, is considered the first line operated with driverless trains.

Are global summits losing relevance?

Are global summits losing relevance?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Capital flows have become much more skittish and volatile during this period, with short-term horizons dominating allocations.

Blast outside Turkey embassy a terrorist attack: US

Blast outside Turkey embassy a terrorist attack: US

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The blast outside the United States embassy in Turkey on Friday that claimed two lives was a terrorist attack, the US State Department has said. "We can confirm a terrorist blast at a check point on the perimeter of our embassy compound in Ankara, Turkey, at 1.13 PM local time," said State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland.

Why Syria's fragmentation is Turkey's opportunity

Why Syria's fragmentation is Turkey's opportunity

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

As Ankara's long-standing Kurdish conflict continues, its neighbour's breakup could create unexpected allies.

What the World Expects From the Taliban

What the World Expects From the Taliban

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The world's attention is on the new Taliban and the imminent announcement of an inclusive government in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Jaitley leaves for Turkey to participate in G-20 meet

Jaitley leaves for Turkey to participate in G-20 meet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan will also participate in the meet.

Foreign interferences must end in Afghanistan: Ansari

Foreign interferences must end in Afghanistan: Ansari

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Saturday underlined the need to end "foreign interferences" in Afghanistan, saying a lasting solution to the turmoil has been based on a sovereign choice of the government in the country.

Remembering Raminder Singh Jasssal, deputy chief of mission in Washington

Remembering Raminder Singh Jasssal, deputy chief of mission in Washington

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Several hundred members of the Indian American community in the Washington DC area packed the synagogue at the Julia Bindman Suburban Center in Potomac, Maryland, to pay tribute to the late Ambassador Raminder Singh Jassal at a memorial service in his honour on March 27, organised by the National Council of Asian Indian Associations and the American Jewish Committee.

Erdogan raises Kashmir in Pak Parliament, declares Turkish support

Erdogan raises Kashmir in Pak Parliament, declares Turkish support

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Voicing his country's support to Pakistan's stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness. "Our Kashmiri brothers and sisters have suffered from inconveniences for decades and these sufferings have become graver due to unilateral steps taken in recent times," Erdogan said.

Turkey detains over 6,000 after failed coup

Turkey detains over 6,000 after failed coup

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"The clean-up operations are continuing," he was quoted as saying by the state-run Anadolu news agency.

'The sound of footsteps, gunfire, grenades...'

'The sound of footsteps, gunfire, grenades...'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

'Whether the person who was held a hostage and was not harmed or it was a person who had lost a friend or were made to watch the murder of others, there was no call for revenge,' says Victoria Pitt, the writer and director of Secrets of the Dead: Mumbai Massacre.

World's 10 fastest growing metro cities

World's 10 fastest growing metro cities

Rediff.com4 May 2015

World's 300 largest metropolitan economies account for nearly half of global economic output.

UAE deports Kashmiri engineer suspected to be IS sympathiser

UAE deports Kashmiri engineer suspected to be IS sympathiser

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The NIA questioned him for over two days before handing him over to the state police.

Erdogan clinches victory in Turkish constitutional referendum

Erdogan clinches victory in Turkish constitutional referendum

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The 'Yes' campaign won 51.4 per cent of the vote against 48.6 per cent for 'No', the election commission said on Sunday in figures quoted by state news agency Anadolu, in a count based on 99.5 per cent of the ballot boxes.

Turkey honours Rabindranath Tagore

Turkey honours Rabindranath Tagore

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Vajpayee, on the third day of his visit to Turkey, inaugurated the 'Rabindranath Tagore Avenue' and unveiled the Nobel laureate's bust at a ceremony in Ankara.

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.