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'Keep protesting, help is on its way', Trump tells Iranians amid unrest

'Keep protesting, help is on its way', Trump tells Iranians amid unrest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Trump's remarks came amid heightened US messaging about the Iran situation and a series of White House statements indicating that multiple options remain under review.

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma.

Infant deaths in Kerala spur demand for NHRC probe

Infant deaths in Kerala spur demand for NHRC probe

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Days after three infant deaths were reported in Kerala's backward tribal Attapady, the National Human Rights Commission has been petitioned about the issue seeking its urgent intervention and detailed probe.

TMC's national ambitions hit after debacle in Goa, Tripura

TMC's national ambitions hit after debacle in Goa, Tripura

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Having failed its litmus test, the Bengal's ruling party is back to square one, trying to draw up a fresh strategy ahead of the polls in Meghalaya and Tripura.

Should've voted to stop war: Ukraine to India, China

Should've voted to stop war: Ukraine to India, China

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

"I am saddened, however, that there is a small, handful of members that seem to be still tolerating the war," Sergiy Kyslytsya said after the Security Council voted on the United States-led draft resolution.

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Modi cautioning that cryptocurrency can spoil the youth.

UN relocates about 100 staff from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan

UN relocates about 100 staff from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters on Wednesday that the group of about 100 UN personnel from across the system travelled from Kabul to Almaty, where they will continue their work remotely.

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Unlike the Chinese army that has been largely a peace time force, the Indian Army is a battle hardened force,' explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Legitimises terrorism: India slams UN report on Kashmir

Legitimises terrorism: India slams UN report on Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Hitting out at the report, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in New Delhi that the update of the earlier OHCHR report is "merely a continuation of the earlier false and motivated narrative" on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The growing interest in alternative sports is encouraging Ronnie Screwvala to extend the U Mumba brand from kabaddi to football and volleyball.

'It's America first': Trump defends Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder

'It's America first': Trump defends Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'We're not going to give up hundreds of billions of dollars in orders and let Russia, China and everybody else have them. It's all about -- for me -- very simple, it's America first'

Sikh wins turban case against France in UN

Sikh wins turban case against France in UN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The United Nations' rights body has concluded that France had violated the religious freedom of a 76-year-old Sikh man when he was asked to remove his turban for his ID photograph, a US-based Sikh group has said.

UN council to discuss rights abuse in Sri Lanka

UN council to discuss rights abuse in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Sri Lanka on Monday said the global community cannot raise issues of rights violations against it unless guided by "political reasons," as a top United States official arrived in Colombo coinciding with the United Nations rights council meeting to discuss alleged war crimes during the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam conflict.

MCX files IPO prospectus, to list on BSE

MCX files IPO prospectus, to list on BSE

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

The Multi Commodity Exchange has filed its draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for the company's public offer. It will list only on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Karnataka to launch BPO for RTI filing

Karnataka to launch BPO for RTI filing

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Citizens need to only call the centre, expected to be located in Banglore, to file RTI applications, for a fee.

Despite protests and pleas, Pakistan executes 'teen' killer

Despite protests and pleas, Pakistan executes 'teen' killer

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Shafqat Hussain, whose case sparked international outcry, was executed in Karachi Central Prison in the wee hours.

TN assembly for international probe on alleged war crimes in N Lanka

TN assembly for international probe on alleged war crimes in N Lanka

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

In a resolution adopted in the assembly, the Jayalalithaa government sought diplomatic efforts by India to change any possible pro-Lanka stand adopted by America in the United Nation rights body.

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Why Shastri was given an extension as Team India Director

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Senior Board of Control for Cricket in India functionary Rajeev Shukla says the decision to give Team Director Ravi Shastri an extension till the 2016 World Cup was based on his good performance and rapport with the players.

First look: Shanghai shakedown

First look: Shanghai shakedown

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathered for their 5th summit in Shanghai

UN wants to do a Nepal in Lanka

UN wants to do a Nepal in Lanka

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Suspend trials against Italian marines: UN court tells India

Suspend trials against Italian marines: UN court tells India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Unhappy over India's handling of the marine's issue, Italy took the matter to the International Tribunal on Law of the Sea challenging Indian jurisdiction in the case.

Fighting black money: Modi has failed to keep his promise

Fighting black money: Modi has failed to keep his promise

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

In his massive election rallies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often caught voters fancy promising that each individual would get Rs 15-20 lakh in his bank account if he came to power.

UN seeks international judges to probe Lankan war crimes

UN seeks international judges to probe Lankan war crimes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

One shocking finding of the investigation was the extent to which sexual violence was committed against detainees, often extremely brutally, by the Sri Lankan security forces, with men as likely to be victims as women.

Why it need not be Japan or China for India

Why it need not be Japan or China for India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi and his government should look at the emerging geo-politics realistically and not get sucked into having to make a choice between China and Japan. India has enough economic space for both, says Mohan Guruswamy.