News for 'iran protests'

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The US president said new sanctions would be imposed, adding 'America will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail'.

'Why aren't Islamic countries opening gates for Palestinians?'

'Why aren't Islamic countries opening gates for Palestinians?'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'You know why? Because they know they can't vet them, and they don't want Hamas in their neighbourhood'

Asian Champions League: Ronaldo wins penalty, asks ref to overturn it

Asian Champions League: Ronaldo wins penalty, asks ref to overturn it

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

In Group C, Iran's Sepahan survived a pair of red cards to defeat Air Force Club from Iraq 1-0 in Tehran and stay two points adrift of leaders Al-Ittihad from Saudi Arabia.

'It is a revolution in progress in Iran'

'It is a revolution in progress in Iran'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

A video posted on YouTube on Tuesday appears to show riot police flooding the streets of Teheran in an attempt to disrupt large-scale protests in the wake of Iran's disputed presidential election, FOX News reports.

When Putin Took A Bath In Blood

When Putin Took A Bath In Blood

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Glimpses of political satire floats at the Rosenmontag carnival in Duesseldorf, Germany.

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

England fans, the majority of whom will be watching on sofas and in pubs back home, have rightly lauded Southgate but patience is beginning to run out.

Iran telecom agency suspends Gmail

Iran telecom agency suspends Gmail

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The suspension of gmail comes as Iranian authorities have deployed force across Tehran to conduct last-minute security sweeps and warn residents to refrain from joining anti-government protests planned for Thursday, the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Fox News reports.

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'

Indian tanker seized by Iran released

Indian tanker seized by Iran released

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Iran on Thursday ordered a release of an Indian tanker seized by it in Persian Gulf while carrying crude from Basrah in Iraq and taken to its Bandar Abbas Port 24 days ago.

In PHOTOS: British embassy in Iran stormed

In PHOTOS: British embassy in Iran stormed

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Iranian students stormed British diplomatic sites in Tehran on Tuesday, bringing down the Union Jack flag, burning an embassy vehicle and throwing documents from windows in scenes reminiscent of the seizing of the US compound in 1979.

Iran: Neda's death video sparks outrage

Iran: Neda's death video sparks outrage

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The killing of 26-year old Neda Agha Soltan as she watched a pro-democracy protest in Teheran and the mobile phone footage of her final moments have become a powerful worldwide symbol of the unrest in Iran.

Truth in the AI era

Truth in the AI era

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Can legislation enable this, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Anti-govt protests in Iran will go on: Mousavi

Anti-govt protests in Iran will go on: Mousavi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

'When a government doesn't take shape within the framework of the law, it has no legitimacy in the eyes of the people. This weakens the government and encourages the government to resort to violence against the people,' The Star Online quoted Mousavi, as saying.

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

India protests UN resolution on Myanmar

India protests UN resolution on Myanmar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

India voted against the resolutions, supported by an overwhelming number of western States, on Myanmar and Iran and abstained on one criticising North Korea's human rights record. Several delegations also protested that the texts represented an attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of member states and were politically motivated with no real interest in human rights.Delegate Kunwar Sarvraj Singh stressed on the need to promote human rights through dialogue.

Asian Games: Aman wins bronze: Bajrang returns empty-handed

Asian Games: Aman wins bronze: Bajrang returns empty-handed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Sonam Malik (65kg) and Kiran (76kg) also lost their respective semi-finals in the women's competition to go out of the gold medal race as four of the five Indians in action fell at the last-four stage.

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

FIFA WC: Saka takes double the spoils in England's win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

We haven't played the best coming into the tournament. There was a lot of talk and speculation about our form but we showed everyone how much quality we have and what we can do," said Saka, whose last major tournament ended with him missing a penalty in the Euro 2020 final shootout.

The World On Wednesday In Pictures

The World On Wednesday In Pictures

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrives to address the United Nations General Assembly.

Iran arrests separatists with British 'links'

Iran arrests separatists with British 'links'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Iran has claimed that it had arrested anti-government separatists with links to British intelligence services, accusing them of involvement in violent protests and a recent spate of deadly bombings.

'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US

'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Protesters gathered outside the White House and raised slogans like 'This is what America looks like!', 'The people united, will never be divided' and 'No hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here,' as they waved the American flag and held placards, opposing Trump's order to block any visitors for 90 days from seven designated countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Hosts Pakistan won't shift Davis Cup venue vs India

Hosts Pakistan won't shift Davis Cup venue vs India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'They should come to Pakistan. It's not fair that they do not come to Pakistan. The Indian team is much better than us. We have a beautiful hotel just across the stadium. If Indians come it will send a good message that we are good neighbours.'

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

This one-sided moral lesson is just hypocrisy: FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused critics of World Cup host Qatar's treatment of migrant workers of hypocrisy.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

FIFA WC: Soccer federations will not be blackmailed

FIFA WC: Soccer federations will not be blackmailed

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Simon, who did not specify if he was referring to local organisers or FIFA in his reference to the tournament director, said the other six nations then decided to "show solidarity" and not wear it.

Oil tanker arrives in Vizag after Iran release

Oil tanker arrives in Vizag after Iran release

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Shipping Corporation of India's oil tanker, MT Desh Shanti, which was detained in Iran for 26 days, arrived at Visakhapatnam port in the early hours on Wednesday, sources said.

No idea who protestors were, take action against them, says Jama Masjid shahi imam

No idea who protestors were, take action against them, says Jama Masjid shahi imam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

After a protest erupted outside Jama Masjid after the Friday prayers against the controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed, Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari distanced himself from the demonstration saying "nobody knows who the protesters are" and demanded action against them.

Protesting Iranians have something to cheer

Protesting Iranians have something to cheer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

It was a shot in the arm for thousands of protesting Iranians when the Guardian Council the religious body entrusted with overseeing the election in the country -- said the number of votes counted in about 50 cities exceeded the number of eligible voters there.

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Both protesters and the authorities in Hong Kong are using complex combinations of technology, reports Devangshu Datta.

'Netanyahu should resign!'

'Netanyahu should resign!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'He is ultimately responsible for this failure, having ignored warnings from Egypt and the US about the attacks.'

Prophet remark: 3 countries summon Indian envoys; outrage in Gulf

Prophet remark: 3 countries summon Indian envoys; outrage in Gulf

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and the key Gulf nations expressed their strong protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks of a BJP leader against Prophet Muhammad.

Godse hailed at Dharma Sansad, seer leaves stage in protest

Godse hailed at Dharma Sansad, seer leaves stage in protest

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Kalicharan Maharaj also used an abusive word against Mahatma Gandhi while delivering a speech at Dharma Sansad organised by an organisation at Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur, drawing flak from the leaders of the ruling Congress.

Uniform order religion-neutral, PFI behind troubles: K'taka to SC on hijab row

Uniform order religion-neutral, PFI behind troubles: K'taka to SC on hijab row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mehta told a bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia the PFI started the social media campaign over the Islamic headscarf earlier this year and there were continuous social media messages asking students to "start wearing hijab".

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Pakistan-India bilateral relations remained frozen for the fourth year over the vexed Kashmir issue but analysts hope the strained ties could be repaired if Nawaz Sharif becomes the prime minister for a record fourth time in the general elections in February in the absence of his main challenger Imran Khan who is in jail in multiple cases.

Don't blame others for your own failures: Taliban to Pak on Peshawar blast

Don't blame others for your own failures: Taliban to Pak on Peshawar blast

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

On January 30, a suicide bombing at a mosque in the Peshawar Police Lines area claimed the lives of at least 101 people

'Chappal Chor Pakistan' protest in US over Jadhav family visit

'Chappal Chor Pakistan' protest in US over Jadhav family visit

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Braving freezing cold, the protesters also brought along sandals to give them to the Pakistani embassy officials.

Asian Games: Avinash Sable makes steeplechase history; Toor defends shot put gold

Asian Games: Avinash Sable makes steeplechase history; Toor defends shot put gold

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

However, Jyothi Yarraji failed to make the cut for the women's 200m final. The Indian had a timing of 23.78s.

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Protesters attacked what they deemed to be US' disproportionate response -- the killing of 24 militiamen on Sunday in retaliation for the death of an American contractor on Friday.

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Accept and respect BJP's decision: Nupur Sharma on suspension

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

"I have practically grown up in the organisation. I respect and accept their decision," Sharma said after she was asked about the BJP's action against her.