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India must help check Nepal's Terai groups: UN

India must help check Nepal's Terai groups: UN

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Asking India to continue its developmental assistance to Nepal, a senior United Nations official has said New Delhi could help check the groups with suspected links in India that are fomenting unrest in the Terai region.

Gambhir should not have procured Covid drugs, HC told

Gambhir should not have procured Covid drugs, HC told

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The department also said there is nothing to suggest that the state authorities failed to address any shortage of COVID-19 drugs.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Members of his team and industry were right now in India, US Defence Secretary Ash Carter disclosed, 'looking at the potential co-production of fighter aircraft.'

'Rajapaksa didn't trust India, tilted towards China'

'Rajapaksa didn't trust India, tilted towards China'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'A fragile Sri Lanka will have a serious impact on the security of India.'

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.

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

We salute the Mi-8 today on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of Operation Cactus. Through its glorious service career, the Mi-8 left an indelible mark on the future by providing the IAF with a lineage of professional helicopter aircrew, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Kabul attacks: India tells UNSC to stand united against terror

Kabul attacks: India tells UNSC to stand united against terror

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Strongly condemning the terrorist strikes in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, India has told the United Nations Security Council that these attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists.

Fatigued, war-weary Sumy students head home to safety

Fatigued, war-weary Sumy students head home to safety

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Exhausted but elated, around 600 Indian students, who waged a tough battle for survival before being pulled out of war-battered Ukrainian city of Sumy, are now on way to Poland on a train from where they will be flown back home likely on Thursday.

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

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Amid LAC row, China remembers Indian doctor Kotnis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Dr. Kotnis, who hailed from Solapur in Maharashtra, came to China in 1938 as part of a five-member team of doctors sent by the Indian National Congress to help the Chinese during the World War II.

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

PM pledges India's support to Afghanistan in talks with Ghani

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India on Tuesday made a strong pitch for a positive and constructive approach from neighbours of Afghanistan including an end to support for violence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani discussed key issues including security and connectivity.

No place to call home: Over 100,000 Palestinians become refugees

No place to call home: Over 100,000 Palestinians become refugees

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

The United Nations agency assisting Palestinian refugees has said that over 100,000 internally displaced people are seeking safety in its facilities amid deteriorating security conditions in the Gaza Strip as it appealed for $60 million (Rs 361 crore) for urgent humanitarian needs.

Taliban warns India on military role in Afghanistan

Taliban warns India on military role in Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Speaking to ANI, Qatar-based spokesperson of Taliban Suhail Shaheen said, "What do you mean by military role? If they come to Afghanistan militarily and have their presence, I think that will not be good for them, they have seen the fate of military presence in Afghanistan of other countries. So it is an open book for them. And about their help to the Afghan people or national projects, I think that is something which is appreciated."

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

As India's international role expands, so must our capabilities, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

China Must Be Wary Of India's Poseidon

China Must Be Wary Of India's Poseidon

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The P-8I, which is widely acknowledged to be the world's most deadly LRMR-ASW aircraft, is a derivative of the Boeing 737-800 airliner, onto which a plethora of sensors and weaponry has been fitted.

Indian badminton team returns from Germany testing negative for COVID-19

Indian badminton team returns from Germany testing negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Lakshya Sen, his father and physio reached Bangalore, Dey and Jayaram took a flight from Frankfurt to Delhi.

'India pushing Myanmar to take back Rohingya refugees'

'India pushing Myanmar to take back Rohingya refugees'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

More than 3,00,000 Rohingya have poured into Bangladesh since the latest flare-up in violence on August 25.

Quad foreign ministers resolve to work towards free, open Indo-Pacific

Quad foreign ministers resolve to work towards free, open Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping of India, the US, Australia and Japan on Friday held extensive talks in Melbourne amid escalating tension between Russia and NATO countries over Ukraine, the Afghan crisis and increasing concerns over China's "coercion" in the Indo-Pacific region.

Brangelina donate $1 million, win Pakistani hearts

Brangelina donate $1 million, win Pakistani hearts

Rediff.com21 Jun 2009

Pakistanis are writing reams to thank Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt for donating a million dollar to assist people displaced by the military operations against the Taliban in the country's northwest.

Israel pounds Gaza despite global peace efforts; toll at 620

Israel pounds Gaza despite global peace efforts; toll at 620

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Israel on Tuesday bombed several mosques, a hospital and a stadium in Hamas-ruled Gaza even as international efforts intensified to broker a ceasefire to end the 15-day conflict that has killed 620 Palestinians and 29 Israelis.

IN PHOTOS: Indian Air Force greets the 'Hulk'

IN PHOTOS: Indian Air Force greets the 'Hulk'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The Indian Air Force Wednesday flew its first heavy-lift strategic transport aircraft Boeing C-17 Globemaster III to home, becoming the newest operator of the leading airlifter.

Nepal Parl to vote on new map on Sat; India cites friendly ties

Nepal Parl to vote on new map on Sat; India cites friendly ties

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A house meeting has been scheduled for Saturday as per the Parliament's notice and the matter relating to the constitution amendment bill is likely to come during the meeting, parliamentary sources said. Meanwhile, in a conciliatory tone, India on Thursday said it deeply values its friendly ties with Nepal.

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Prime Minister Modi, who is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan in the Yomiuri Shimbun.

Vikram J Singh joins Centre for American Progress as VP

Vikram J Singh joins Centre for American Progress as VP

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Vikram J Singh, the highest-ranking Indian American at the Pentagon is quitting his administration job to head up the national security division at the Center for American Progess -- a Washington, DC progressive think tank with close links to President Obama -- which has at its helm another Indian American, Neera Tanden.

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

Ready to send arms to Iraqi Kurds to fight ISIS: Germany

Ready to send arms to Iraqi Kurds to fight ISIS: Germany

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

In a major departure from its long-standing policy of not exporting arms to a conflict region, Germany on Wednesday decided to supply weapons to Kurdish forces battling the "barbaric" Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants in northern Iraq.

Who botched up the migrant crisis?

Who botched up the migrant crisis?

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'Why has this turned out to be one of the greatest humanitarian crisis that has caught the Centre and the states in a bind with no answers to this unexpected tsunami?' asks Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

SEE: Army carries pregnant woman in waist-deep snow

SEE: Army carries pregnant woman in waist-deep snow

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the valour and professionalism of the Chinar Corps personnel.

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

After going through more than 78,000 photographs from over 4,700 photographers, the expert judges of the World Press Photo contest have announced the finalists of the 2019 competition. The panelists have selected 43 photographers from 23 countries to represent the best in photojournalism.

The Quad Needs Wind in its Sails

The Quad Needs Wind in its Sails

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

'Chinese dominance reduces India's influence in South and Southeast Asia and erodes its status globally.' 'For a country striving to create a multipolar Asia, it would be a serious setback,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

India pitches for devolution of powers by Lankan govt to Tamils

India pitches for devolution of powers by Lankan govt to Tamils

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

It was Prime Minister Modi's first such virtual bilateral engagement with a leader of a neighbouring country. For Rajapaksa, it was the first diplomatic engagement with a leader of a foreign country after he was sworn in as prime minister.

Modi thanks Sharif after Pak forces evacuate 11 Indians from Yemen

Modi thanks Sharif after Pak forces evacuate 11 Indians from Yemen

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

As Pakistan ferried 11 Indians whom it evacuated from strife-torn Yemen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked his counterpart Nawaz Sharif for the "humanitarian gesture" and remarked that "service to humanity knows no borders".

UN ready to help flood-hit areas in India, Bangladesh

UN ready to help flood-hit areas in India, Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

The United Nations is monitoring the flood situation in India and Bangladesh and is ready to provide assistance to these countries, where more than ten lakh people have been displaced due to heavy rains. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that nearly 30 people have died and ten lakh people have been displaced due to monsoon rains in north-eastern India.

US disbursed Rs 11,440 cr civilian aid to Pak in two years

US disbursed Rs 11,440 cr civilian aid to Pak in two years

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Amid strained ties with Pakistan, the United States has disbursed USD 2.2 billion (Rs 11,440 cr) civilian aid to Islamabad in the past two years under the Kerry-Lugar-Berman bill, the State department has said.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

Afghanistan, terror sanctuaries in Pak on agenda for Blinken's India visit

Afghanistan, terror sanctuaries in Pak on agenda for Blinken's India visit

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

The two sides are also expected to explore ways to deepen defence collaboration, including exercises, defence transfers and technologies ahead of the next edition of the 2+2 defence and foreign ministerial dialogue to be held in the US later this year, they said.

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Expressing concern over the situation in Afghanistan, a group of eminent persons, including former ministers K Natwar Singh, Yashwant Sinha and Mani Shankar Aiyar, on Wednesday urged the government to continue engaging with the Taliban and not allow any political party to use the developments in that country to communally polarise Indian society for electoral gains.

5 reasons why Jokowi's visit is important

5 reasons why Jokowi's visit is important

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

It is often said that the India-Indonesia relationship is overshadowed by mutual neglect.

How India must counter Pakistan in Afghanistan

How India must counter Pakistan in Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

New Delhi must indicate to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani that it has a long-term strategy for his country. It should point out that Pakistan's present Afgan policy will destabilise Afghanistan and help Islamic State, says Gautam Sen.