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Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'The deepening of China-Nepal relations need not cause heartburn in India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sasikala hints at efforts to regain control of AIADMK

Sasikala hints at efforts to regain control of AIADMK

Rediff.com30 May 2021

In an audio clip of an phone conversation between Sasikala and one of the party cadres, which has gone viral on social media, the leader is heard confirming her plans of her return in the politics.

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

For Now, US and China Settle for Cold Peace

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

A genuine attempt was made to reset relations in a positive way, signalling a stepping back from the brink of conflict, much to the relief of the world, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

India, China disengage in Gogra; all temporary structures dismantled

India, China disengage in Gogra; all temporary structures dismantled

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

"All temporary structures and other allied infrastructure created in the area by both sides have been dismantled and mutually verified. The landform in the area has been restored by both sides to the pre-standoff period," the Army said in a statement.

Princes William, Harry unite to unveil mom Diana's statue

Princes William, Harry unite to unveil mom Diana's statue

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Princes William and Harry on Thursday came together to unveil a new statue in memory of their late mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 60th birthday, saying they remember her love, strength and character -- the qualities that made her a 'force for good' around the world.

Not anyone's puppets: Farooq Abdullah's retort to Pak

Not anyone's puppets: Farooq Abdullah's retort to Pak

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The NC leader urged both India and Pakistan to resume their dialogue "for everyone's greater good".

COVID-19: Tennis commits over $6 million for player relief

COVID-19: Tennis commits over $6 million for player relief

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Eligibility for the program will take into account a player's ranking as well as previous prize money earnings according to criteria agreed by all stakeholders.

Intel is now 'inside' Jio Platforms

Intel is now 'inside' Jio Platforms

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Intel Capital is the 12th company to join the list of marquee firms who have recently invested in Jio Platforms, taking the total investment amount to Rs 1,17,588.45 crore.

Censorship? Chomsky, Prashad's talk at fest called off

Censorship? Chomsky, Prashad's talk at fest called off

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Chomsky and Prashad said that they were informed of the event's cancellation in the mail.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Indian, Chinese military to hold 10th round of talks soon: MEA

Indian, Chinese military to hold 10th round of talks soon: MEA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

India and China have agreed to soon hold the 10th round of Corps Commander-level talks to take forward the de-escalation process in eastern Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

Punjab Cong infighting continues as 4 ministers demand CM's removal

Punjab Cong infighting continues as 4 ministers demand CM's removal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The four ministers -- Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Charanjit Singh Channi -- and around two dozen legislators met in Chandigarh at the residence of Bajwa on Tuesday.

Australia-New Zealand push joint Women's World Cup bid

Australia-New Zealand push joint Women's World Cup bid

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern wrote in an open letter to FIFA on Tuesday that the two countries would host a tournament to be proud of.

Shameful double standards: BJP slams Oppn on farmers' protest

Shameful double standards: BJP slams Oppn on farmers' protest

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Senior BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleged that a section of farmers has fallen in the grip of a few people with "vested interests" and asserted that the government was working to address their misgivings about the reforms, which have drawn strong protests from a section of cultivators.

Trump says he is skipping Biden's inauguration on Jan 20

Trump says he is skipping Biden's inauguration on Jan 20

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The last US president to skip the inauguration of his successor was Andrew Johnson, in 1869.

Coronavirus: Manchester City offer Etihad Stadium to NHS

Coronavirus: Manchester City offer Etihad Stadium to NHS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

More than 1,000 people have died from coronavirus in the UK as of 27 March, and more than 17,000 have tested positive for the virus, according to figures from the Department of Health and Social Care.

EPL chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions

EPL chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The football leagues have set April 30 as a date for a possible return to action but that appears to be optimistic given the country is under restrictions which stop people leaving their homes for non-essential reasons.

MotoGP's opening race postponed due to coronavirus

MotoGP's opening race postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix in Jerez was postponed due to the coronavirus on Thursday, pushing the start of the MotoGP season back until at least mid-May with further delays looking likely. The race at the southern Spanish circuit was scheduled for May 3, followed by rounds in France and Italy on May 17 and 31. It is the fifth round to be called off.

Opposition liken use of tear gas on farmers to 'waging war'

Opposition liken use of tear gas on farmers to 'waging war'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

In a joint statement, leaders of eight opposition parties extended their support to the farmers who are protesting the three farm laws.

Sasikala won't be taken back, says AIADMK

Sasikala won't be taken back, says AIADMK

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Asking her to keep away from the party, senior party leader K P Munusamy asserted that under no circumstances could Sasikala enter the AIADMK.

India-Pak agreement: J-K border residents hope for lasting peace

India-Pak agreement: J-K border residents hope for lasting peace

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The announcement by India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors has rekindled hope for a peaceful future among border residents in Jammu and Kashmir who have been living under constant fear of firing and shelling.

No claycourt season as tennis suspended till June

No claycourt season as tennis suspended till June

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The ATP and WTA have extended the suspension of their tours until June 7, the two tennis bodies said in a joint statement on Wednesday, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to shred the sporting calendar. The claycourt season "will not be held as scheduled" due to the suspension, the organising bodies of the men's and women's tours said. The men's ATP and women's WTA rankings will be frozen for the time.

Answer queries or face ban: Govt to Tiktok, Helo

Answer queries or face ban: Govt to Tiktok, Helo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Tiktok and Helo in a joint statement said they have plans to invest $1 billion over the period of next three years to develop technology infrastructure and owns responsibility of local community.

Tendulkar settles lawsuit against bat manufacturers Spartan

Tendulkar settles lawsuit against bat manufacturers Spartan

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Sachin Tendulkar has decided to settle his lawsuit against bat-maker Spartan in the Federal Court of Australia after the company apologised for "breach of contract". In 2016, Tendulkar entered into a worldwide exclusive sponsorship agreement with Spartan to promote its sporting goods and sportswear.

What they said, and what it meant

What they said, and what it meant

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The joint statement issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama's first-ever summit is high on intent and ambition. Notably missing from the statement is India's refusal to be America's partner in its war against ISIS.

COVID cases increasingly reported from rural areas: Experts

COVID cases increasingly reported from rural areas: Experts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The experts said there is a need to relook at the testing strategy in a way that it results in guiding the public health response and effectively limiting the spread of the disease.

Klopp urges Liverpool fans to celebrate safely

Klopp urges Liverpool fans to celebrate safely

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Liverpool's 30-year wait for their 19th English top-flight crown ended on Thursday when Manchester City lost at Chelsea and thousands of fans turned up at Anfield to celebrate.

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The resolution, drafted by France and Tunisia, 'demands a general and immediate cessation of hostilities in all situations on its agenda and supports the efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General and his Special Representatives and Special Envoys'.

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The two PMs called upon all countries to work towards rooting out terrorist safe havens and infrastructure.

Breaking protocol, Modi receives Saudi Crown Prince at airport

Breaking protocol, Modi receives Saudi Crown Prince at airport

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

In a tweet, Modi said India is 'delighted to welcome' the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

Farmers' protest: Verdict on arrested scribe's bail plea today

Farmers' protest: Verdict on arrested scribe's bail plea today

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

A Delhi court will pass the order on Tuesday on the bail plea of freelance journalist Mandeep Punia arrested by the Delhi Police from the Singhu border protest site here where farmers are agitating against the three contentious agri laws.

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Under the deal, Israel would suspend its plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank.

Russian fund to supply Dr Reddy's with 10cr doses of Covid vaccine

Russian fund to supply Dr Reddy's with 10cr doses of Covid vaccine

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Dr Reddy's Laboratories have agreed to cooperate on clinical trials and distribution of Sputnik V vaccine in India, RDIF and Dr Reddy's said in a joint statement.

Michael Clarke to divorce after 7 years of marriage

Michael Clarke to divorce after 7 years of marriage

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Clarke and Kyly have been separated for the past five months. The couple has agreed on arrangements to co-parent their four-year-old daughter Kelsey Lee.

Need concrete solutions, not 'sermons': Cong slams PM

Need concrete solutions, not 'sermons': Cong slams PM

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Instead of coming out with a solution, Modi ji is still giving plain speeches on television'

'Ukraine has been consistently unhelpful to India's concerns'

'Ukraine has been consistently unhelpful to India's concerns'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'If the Russian forces do capture Kyiv and set up some sort of provisional government, they might run into an insurgency, for which the geography is just right, it could prove costly for them.' 'In that event, the whole exercise could turn out to be counter-productive -- and costly in both foreign policy and domestic terms.'

South African cricket in turmoil

South African cricket in turmoil

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

An ICC source said that Cricket South Africa hasn't yet reached a situation that demands the apex body's intervention.

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The bilateral and Quad summits, in which Prime Minister Modi played a significant role, has sent the right message to China, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Ahead of 2nd summit, Trump says no rush to see North Korea denuclearise

Ahead of 2nd summit, Trump says no rush to see North Korea denuclearise

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

"We will soon find out. I'm in no rush. There's no testing... If you look at the end of the Obama administration, it was a disaster. What was going on. You don't have that right now. It's a much different feeling. I think people have...there's always danger, but I think people have much different feeling," he said.

Oppose 'unilateral' steps: China to Pak on Kashmir

Oppose 'unilateral' steps: China to Pak on Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

India has been maintaining that China has no locus standi in commenting on Jammu and Kashmir.