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'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

'Qatar has been funding and supporting terrorist organisations.' 'It has used its media to spread lies and create unrest in neighbouring countries.'

Football Extras: Bailey double as Leverkusen stun Bayern

Football Extras: Bailey double as Leverkusen stun Bayern

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The evacuation of coastal areas of Florida and neighboring Georgia was the biggest seen in the US in a dozen years.

Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Pak failed to contain terror funding: FATF members

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

India's stand at the FATF plenary and other related discussions have always been consistent regarding Pakistan.

Tatas plan 150 'value hotels'

Tatas plan 150 'value hotels'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

The tata group intends to invest Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) in setting up 150 'value hotels' in India and abroad over the next five years.

If India can't build Chabahar, China will

If India can't build Chabahar, China will

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The Modi government's appalling inefficiency and lack of purpose stand exposed, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indians can apply for electronic visa for Bahrain from October

Indians can apply for electronic visa for Bahrain from October

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Indians make up the largest expatriate population in Bahrain with more than 300,000 residing in the Kingdom.

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

For the four new players, the spike in wealth is 126 per cent.

War surcharge on ship cargo

War surcharge on ship cargo

Rediff.com19 Mar 2003

Review: Kanal is average

Review: Kanal is average

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Kanal turns out to be an average effort even though Mohanlal does his best to salvage it, says Paresh C Palicha.

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

'India alone cannot walk the path of peace. It also has to be Pakistan's journey to make,' says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the government's geo-political flagship initiative "Raisina Dialogue-II".

How India and Japan can redraw Asia's geopolitical map

How India and Japan can redraw Asia's geopolitical map

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

India and Japan have a shared interest in countervailing China's hegemonic ambitions in Asia. Although neither has an interest in forming an overt anti-China alliance, Tokyo and New Delhi feel increasingly obligated to work together to find ways to guard against a muscular Beijing's power sliding into arrogance, says Brahma Chellaney.

India wants world to work with urgency on climate, says Modi

India wants world to work with urgency on climate, says Modi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India wants the world to work with urgency to agree on a comprehensive, equitable and durable agreement at the summit.

PM holds talks with UAE crown prince, denounce terrorism in all forms

PM holds talks with UAE crown prince, denounce terrorism in all forms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Apart from key bilateral issues, the two leaders also discussed situation in the region, particularly in wake of the increasing threat of terrorism and extremism from various sources including the Islamic State militant group.

India has stopped buying Iran oil, confirms envoy to US

India has stopped buying Iran oil, confirms envoy to US

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Indian Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India has stopped importing oil from Iran after the United States refused to extend exemption from sanctions earlier this month.

Why Modi didn't want Imran at his swearing in

Why Modi didn't want Imran at his swearing in

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'The ceremony on May 30 is all about Modi and there is the great risk that Imran Khan who is a rockstar among Indians might end up stealing the show,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Swaraj meets Saudi King, inaugurates Janadriyah festival

Swaraj meets Saudi King, inaugurates Janadriyah festival

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Swaraj thanked Saudi Arabia for according the 'Guest of Honour' status to India at the Janadriyah festival, an official statement said.

India-US naval ties have hit the big time: US admiral

India-US naval ties have hit the big time: US admiral

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan W Greenert characterised navy-to-navy ties as "solid and growing" and said bilateral wargames had progressed from "two ships going by doing flashing lights...probably about a decade ago, to coordinated operations, carrier air wing and under sea".

West Asia crucial for our long-term energy security: Talmiz Ahmad

West Asia crucial for our long-term energy security: Talmiz Ahmad

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Talmiz Ahmad is a former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE. In an interview with Aditi Phadnis, he says the disequilibrium in Iraq will continue to prevail. Ahmad also says there are indications that the US is now anxious to avoid intervening militarily in West Asia, and that this is the appropriate moment for Asia to assume responsibility for its own security. Edited excerpts:

'Modi'fication of foreign policy

'Modi'fication of foreign policy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Narendra Modi's promise to allow states a bigger say in strategising and building foreign policy is unexceptionable, says TP Sreenivasan.

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Rescue work has intensified in Texas with officials launching search operations as desperate residents remain stranded without food and water.

Qatar-Saudi standoff: Iran plays its cards

Qatar-Saudi standoff: Iran plays its cards

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Iran signed a $3 billion deal with Boeing, backed Qatar against the Saudis, scored a big victory in Syria and reached out to Hamas. Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar examines how the Qatar versus Saudi Arabia standoff is quickly changing alignments in the Middle East.

Missing in President's speech: The Middle East

Missing in President's speech: The Middle East

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Pakistan and Israel will define the relationship between the Modi government and the Middle East. While the region is concerned that India-Pakistan relations may become prickly in the Modi regime, it is also worried that the BJP government will give greater weightage to its ties with Israel.

US to use new weapons in event of Iraq war

US to use new weapons in event of Iraq war

Rediff.com27 Dec 2002

More than 80 per cent of all air-to-ground munitions will be precision-guided compared with 10 per cent in the 1991 war.

'Work without discrimination': Modi reaches out to minorities

'Work without discrimination': Modi reaches out to minorities

Rediff.com25 May 2019

They (minorities) cannot be handed over to them (Opposition), who benefit because we keep quiet.

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'Our confidence has been strengthened by the fact that the Supreme Court has decided to examine the Constitutional validity of all that has been done on August 5.' 'That in itself is an achievement because the Supreme Court could have very well said you don't have a case at all.' 'The very fact that the honourable court has decided to admit it for regular hearing, and refer it to a Constitutional bench, tells us that the Supreme Court has found merit in our case.'

What lies behind Saudi-Pak nuclear weapons cooperation

What lies behind Saudi-Pak nuclear weapons cooperation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The Saudi-Pakistan nuclear weapons cooperation is meant to sound alarm bells in Washington, reminding the Obama administration that its overtures to Iran would have serious negative consequences in terms of its ties with its closest allies in the region, says Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad. Exclusive to Rediff.com

China to set up military bases in Pakistan, says Pentagon report

China to set up military bases in Pakistan, says Pentagon report

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Among others, China is developing the strategically located Gwadar port in Balochistan, which is aimed towards having a military presence, says a Pentagon report

Why Modi's Seychelles trip makes sense

Why Modi's Seychelles trip makes sense

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

India has got cracking into setting up its eyes and ears in the Indian Ocean

Why India must pay attention to China's defence plans

Why India must pay attention to China's defence plans

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

In the case of India, there are no specific references in China's white paper. However, there are several takeaways for India, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Iran's president arrives in India; Chabahar, trade, security to top agenda

Iran's president arrives in India; Chabahar, trade, security to top agenda

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Hassan Rouhani to offer Friday prayers in Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid.

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Delhi Airport is the 6th busiest in Asia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

In contrast to its global peers, a lion's share of Delhi airport's growth came from domestic flyers, which, at 46.6 million, makes up for 73 per cent of the total number of passengers.

PM vows to take up problems faced by Indian workers in Qatar

PM vows to take up problems faced by Indian workers in Qatar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Addressing Indian workers at a medical camp in downtown Doha, Modi said he is aware of the issues being faced by Indian workers and the companies that bring them here.

IndiGo, SpiceJet spar over pilot poaching

IndiGo, SpiceJet spar over pilot poaching

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

DGCA rules require pilots to service a six-month notice.

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

With this, multilateral lenders like the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Union may continue downgrading Pakistan, making its financial situation more precarious.

Why Eastern Bihar is turning into a Naxal hotbed

Why Eastern Bihar is turning into a Naxal hotbed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Statistics show the failure of the Bihar government in acting against Naxals in the state who are able to set up bases without much difficulty. Vicky Nanjappa reports

How MbS' gamble could affect the world

How MbS' gamble could affect the world

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

'The stage is set for increasing tensions in a highly volatile region as crucial as ever from a geopolitical standpoint,' predicts Claude Smadja.