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Rahul hits campaign trail in TN, targets PM Modi

Rahul hits campaign trail in TN, targets PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "no respect" for the culture, language and people of Tamil Nadu, he alleged.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'The TMC has become a private limited company.'

Rajapaksa heading for landslide win in Lanka polls

Rajapaksa heading for landslide win in Lanka polls

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Unofficial results indicate that the SLPP would comfortably win at least 17 out of the 22 districts on offer.

Steiner reaches out to Sangh to resolve German language row

Steiner reaches out to Sangh to resolve German language row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Amid ongoing row over replacing German with Sanskrit as third language in Kendriya Vidyalayas, German Ambassador Michael Steiner on Wednesday reached out to Sanskrit teachers, including Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue Dina Nath Batra and decided to resolve the issue through more cultural exchanges.

Time will come when people's sentiments will have fulfilment: Rajnath

Time will come when people's sentiments will have fulfilment: Rajnath

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Union minister, however, did not elaborate on his statement that comes amid mounting tension in the India-Pakistan ties.

Rajapaksa registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka polls

Rajapaksa registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The SLPP, led by prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, has won in 145 constituencies, bagging a total of 150 seats with its allies, a two-thirds majority in the 225-member Parliament, according to the results announced by the election commission.

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Singh, a former Army officer, had been ill after a fall at his home in August 2014 and was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. He had been in and out of the hospital and was admitted again in June this year.

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Indian High Commission made its displeasure known despite the British government earlier reiterating that the three New Delhi laws on agricultural reform were a "domestic matter".

Navjot Singh Sidhu joins Congress after meeting Rahul Gandhi

Navjot Singh Sidhu joins Congress after meeting Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

"Indian National Congress welcomes S Navjot Singh Sidhu into the Congress family and we thank Congress vice president for his visionary approach in bringing together like-minded people on common platform under the Congress umbrella," Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said in a statement.

Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes US House Speaker for second time

Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes US House Speaker for second time

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Pelosi's appointment comes at a time when a standoff with regards to the United States-Mexico border wall has snowballed into a partial government shutdown.

You're not even dust of Amar Singh's feet: Shivpal to Akhilesh

You're not even dust of Amar Singh's feet: Shivpal to Akhilesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

"Recently, I went to meet the CM. He said he would float a party and ally with some parties," he said.

BJP behaving like a hundred Hitlers, says Mamata

BJP behaving like a hundred Hitlers, says Mamata

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The West Bengal CM also said that she wasn't averse to working with the Congress and expressed confidence that a grand alliance of opposition parties is possible.

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi assured the Secretary of State that his country is committed to the war against terrorism.

Modi meets Matuas in Bangladesh, influential voters in Bengal

Modi meets Matuas in Bangladesh, influential voters in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at a Matua temple in Bangladesh's Orakandi, the birthplace of Hindu mystic figure and Matua community's spiritual guru Harichand Thakur.

5 unhealthy habits you must give up in the New Year

5 unhealthy habits you must give up in the New Year

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Quit smoking, cut down your caffeine intake and spend more time with your family.

India, Pakistan break logjam; to hold comprehensive dialogue

India, Pakistan break logjam; to hold comprehensive dialogue

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Breaking the logjam in their ties, India and Pakistan on Wednesday announced that they have decided to engage in a "comprehensive" dialogue that will include peace and security and Jammu and Kashmir.

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

India, ISIS, Sri Lanka and the US: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, allegations have been made that the Muslim militants in Sri Lanka draw sustenance from India. An overarching impression is being created that the ISIS is gaining ground in India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Dimple, Sharmila, Jaya: Bollywood's MOST famous mom-in-laws!

Dimple, Sharmila, Jaya: Bollywood's MOST famous mom-in-laws!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Putting an interesting spin on Bollywood's power jodis...

WH denounces 'coward' senators for rejecting gun control bills

WH denounces 'coward' senators for rejecting gun control bills

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Four bills -- two proposed by Republicans and two by Democrats -- went down to defeat in the US Senate late on Monday.

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Modi said Nepal must identify its needs and priorities to deliver results.

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'Perhaps there is a greater understanding of small town India amongst our stars today than earlier.'

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajapaksa and said he looks forward to further deepen relations between the two nations.

Nepal PM snubs India, to visit China first

Nepal PM snubs India, to visit China first

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The proposed China visit of Oli, who took over as prime minister in October, is in marked contrast to the usual practice the new prime ministers of Nepal follow. Most of the Nepalese premiers have visited India, ahead of China.

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Trump on Istanbul attack: 'Will the world ever realize what is going on?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Will the world ever realize what is going on? So sad," Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted.

Stalin wages lone battle against Oppn full blast

Stalin wages lone battle against Oppn full blast

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The DMK has Stalin and Stalin alone as the key campaigner. The rest of them all, including half-sister Kanimozhi, are tied down to their own constituencies while those like party treasurer and former minister S Duraimurugan, to those of their children's constituencies.

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Modi's visit to Brussels comes eight days after the deadly attacks on the city in which at least 35 people, including an Indian, died and over 300 were wounded.

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If there were no Ahmedabad programme -- no flashy town hall event in a huge cricket stadium with thousands cheering him on -- then Trump may well have decided not to go to India.'

Caught in the NiMo-Choksi crossfire: Virat, Kangana, Priyanka

Caught in the NiMo-Choksi crossfire: Virat, Kangana, Priyanka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The PNB ambassador is Virat Kohli, Priyanka Chopra and Siddharth Malhotra are the faces of the Nirav Modi label, Kangana Ranaut, Kriti Sanon and others endorse the family of brands under the Gitanjali Group.

Union minister Ananth Kumar passes away

Union minister Ananth Kumar passes away

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

A six-time member of Parliament, Kumar had climbed the political ladder steadily from being an Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker to be the Union minister in his thirties.

Here's what the new US Defense Secretary had to say

Here's what the new US Defense Secretary had to say

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

"Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to fight today and in the future," Mattis said on Friday in a message to department of defense soon after he was being sworn in as head of the Pentagon by Vice President Mike Pence at the White House.

How US-Russia frost affects India

How US-Russia frost affects India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The stagnation in US-Russia relations does not augur well for New Delhi's strategic interests, says Harsh V Pant and Raj Kumar Sharma.

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

News that transpired on and off the football field.

'I will never have the joy of sitting with Girish again'

'I will never have the joy of sitting with Girish again'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Economist and author Devaki Jain mourns the loss of her good friend, Girish Karnad.

Property tycoon KP Singh's future in doldrums?

Property tycoon KP Singh's future in doldrums?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

It has been a difficult year for Singh, whose fate from the start has been closely tied to that of the Gandhi family.

SAARC members must cooperate to face common challenges: Rajnath

SAARC members must cooperate to face common challenges: Rajnath

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

SAARC countries are facing common challenges and they should cooperate with each other to address them, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, underlining that India is committed to reviving the grouping as a major forum to promote active regional collaboration.

In photos: Canada's first Sikh defence minister returns to India

In photos: Canada's first Sikh defence minister returns to India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Harjit Singh Sajjan is the first Sikh to hold the top defence job in a foreign land. And this is his first official trip to the country of his birth.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.