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No rush to recognise Taliban: White House

No rush to recognise Taliban: White House

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

There's no rush to recognition from the United States or any country we have spoken with around the world. It will be very dependent on their behaviour and whether they deliver on what the expectations are of the global community, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters.

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

"I think often of persecuted peoples: the Rohingya, the poor Uyghurs, the Yazidi -- what ISIS did to them was truly cruel -- or Christians in Egypt and Pakistan killed by bombs that went off while they prayed in the church," Francis says in a new book, Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future, published on Monday.

England's Sri Lanka tour rescheduled for January 2021

England's Sri Lanka tour rescheduled for January 2021

Rediff.com2 May 2020

"At the same time we are also looking at exploring the possibility of rescheduling postponed tours and looking at the windows which are available and alternatives too."

Gen Rawat a strong proponent of defence ties: US

Gen Rawat a strong proponent of defence ties: US

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff who died in a tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu, was an exceptional leader, a valued partner and a strong proponent of US-India defence ties and helped deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, top US officials have said.

Torres makes history as first black gay man elected to US Congress

Torres makes history as first black gay man elected to US Congress

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

"Tonight, a new era begins for the South Bronx," Torres said in a statement. "It is the honour of a lifetime to represent a borough filled with essential workers who have risked their lives so that New York City could live.

'Not same skin': Black man attacks Sikh with hammer in US

'Not same skin': Black man attacks Sikh with hammer in US

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Ahluwalia said the man, a Black, assaulted him on April 26 at his workplace, the Quality Inn in Brownsville. He said the man came into the lobby of the hotel at around 8 am and started shouting while the front desk lady asked him if he needed help.

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Despite an 'ongoing and acute threat' US to end its Afghan mission by Aug 31

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The US has said it will go ahead with its plan to conclude its Afghanistan mission by August 31, even as the evacuation effort, which is now in its "retrograde period", is facing an "ongoing and acute threat" from ISIS-K.

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

No change in US' policy on J-K: Biden administration

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

According to a 2019 Congressional Research Service report of August 2019, a longstanding goal of US policy in South Asia has been to prevent the India-Pakistan conflict from escalating to interstate war.

US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

US not in a rush to recognise Taliban govt: White House

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'No one in this administration, not the President nor anyone on the national security team, would suggest that the Taliban are respected and valued members of the global community'

Trump likely to be acquitted in impeachment trial as Democrats lack numbers in Senate

Trump likely to be acquitted in impeachment trial as Democrats lack numbers in Senate

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Trump is the first US president who facing an impeachment trial after he left the presidency.

US seeks immediate restoration of democratically elected govt in Myanmar

US seeks immediate restoration of democratically elected govt in Myanmar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The United States has demanded the immediate and full restoration of the democratically elected government in Myanmar and said that America stands with the elected representatives of the Asian nation.

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The White House and the Indian-American community are solidly backing the nomination of Neera Tanden as the director of Office of Management and Budget, describing her as the most appropriate candidate to hold the position.

India was there for us, we will be there for them: Biden

India was there for us, we will be there for them: Biden

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

"The president pledged America's steadfast ongoing support for the people of India, who have been impacted by the recent surge in the COVID-19 cases," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference.

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Biden has reiterated America's support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UNSC and its entry into the NSG during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Modi at the White House.

Resolve differences through diplomacy not violence: US to India, Pak

Resolve differences through diplomacy not violence: US to India, Pak

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

US refrained to make any comment on India's decision to not to attend the SAARC Summit in Islamabad.

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Taliban failed to honour Doha accord, never renounced Al-Qaeda: US general Mark Milley

India lifts curbs on exports of 13 active pharma ingredients

India lifts curbs on exports of 13 active pharma ingredients

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

A leading exporter said, there is enough stock of paracetamol in the country. At present, the US, which has become the epicentre of the COVID-19 outbreak, needs paracetamol. He further said India would lose its credibility as the "pharmacy of the world" if it adopts protectionist policies during such a crisis.

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

A day earlier, the House of Representatives voted 326-78 to pass a waiver exempting Austin from the seven-year 'cooling off period' for retired generals taking over as defence secretary. The senate approved the waiver by 69-27 votes.

Bigg Boss 13: Why is everyone dancing?

Bigg Boss 13: Why is everyone dancing?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Salman Khan completes 10 years of hosting Bigg Boss over the weekend and to celebrate the special occasion, the contestants dance on his hit numbers.

Support India's NSG membership: US to NSG members

Support India's NSG membership: US to NSG members

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The United States on Monday asked the members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group to consider and support India's application to join the grouping during their plenary meeting in Seoul beginning on Tuesday.

Trump requests Modi to release Hydroxychloroquine ordered by US

Trump requests Modi to release Hydroxychloroquine ordered by US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade on March 25 banned the export of Hydroxychloroquine but said that certain shipments on humanitarian grounds may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. With more than three lakh confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and over 8,000 fatalities, the US has emerged as the worst sufferers of the deadly coronavirus diseases to which there has been no cure.

IN PICS: SEXIEST ads by celebs

IN PICS: SEXIEST ads by celebs

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns.

Tragic suicide of Indian American vet stuns community

Tragic suicide of Indian American vet stuns community

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The death of Dr Shirley Sara Koshi, who started a veterinary clinic in Riverdale, Bronx, New York, last July, has shocked the community.

2 US Congressmen test positive for coronavirus

2 US Congressmen test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The two Congressmen are Mario Diaz-Balart and Ben McAdams.

White House planning 2nd Trump-Kim summit

White House planning 2nd Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The first meeting was held in Singapore in June.

Man kills wife over liking Hrithik, kills self: Report

Man kills wife over liking Hrithik, kills self: Report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Dineshwar Budhidat of Queens fatally stabbed his wife Donne Dojoy, 27, who worked as a bartender and then hanged himself from a tree on Friday, a report in The New York Post said.

OMG: This Brit lady gets 15 orgasms a week

OMG: This Brit lady gets 15 orgasms a week

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

A round up of all the sex news from around the world

Sports shorts: Tendulkar to be 'main attraction' at Bahrain GP

Sports shorts: Tendulkar to be 'main attraction' at Bahrain GP

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Sachin Tendulkar will be in the visitors' gallery to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix scheduled to be held next month.

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

DNA newspaper shuts print edition, to go fully digital

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The last edition of the 14-year-old morninger, which had already stopped from Delhi and other centres earlier, will come out on Thursday from Mumbai and Ahmedabad, the broadsheet owned by Zee group's Subhash Chandra's Essel group said.

We found our nerve to return to normalcy

We found our nerve to return to normalcy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'This is not a government that will be an ally to supremacist ideology or strongman politics anymore, here or anywhere else,' asserts Suleman Din.

Tackling unemployment remains a big challenge for US

Tackling unemployment remains a big challenge for US

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Noting that the US still has a long way to go to address large scale unemployment, the White House said on Thursday the country's deficit is declining at the fastest pace since demobilisation after World War II.

Kerry not to meet Taliban in Doha, says US

Kerry not to meet Taliban in Doha, says US

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry would not meet representatives of the Afghan Taliban during his visit to Qatar later this week, his spokesperson said Thursday.

'Semi-nude Steenkamp photos not intended for Pistorius'

'Semi-nude Steenkamp photos not intended for Pistorius'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Semi-nude photos of Oscar Pistorius dead girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp have reportedly emerged in the United States, with the photographer who shot them suggesting that they were not intended for the eyes of the Paralympian.

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF NEWS: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

A collection of off-beat stories from around the world.

Trump suspends immigration into US for 60 days to protect workers

Trump suspends immigration into US for 60 days to protect workers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Describing it as 'a very powerful order' Trump told reporters during his daily news briefing at the White House on Wednesday that he signed the order to protect American workers' jobs in an economy pummelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Miss America Nina Davuluri shares her beauty secrets

Miss America Nina Davuluri shares her beauty secrets

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

The first Miss America of Indian descent, has revealed the secrets behind her gorgeous looks.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

A collection of off-beat stories from around the world.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

In an ongoing series, we present some weird, and funny news from across the globe!

Mixed reviews for Bombay Dreams

Mixed reviews for Bombay Dreams

Rediff.com1 May 2004

Obama is fine, says White House after AP Twitter hack

Obama is fine, says White House after AP Twitter hack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

United States President Barack Obama is fine, a presidential spokesman said on Tuesday after a hacked Associated Press Twitter account sent out fake news about two bomb blasts at the White House and that the president was injured.