News for 'sudan'

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Nepal crash: Toll rises to 71; search on for missing body

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

As two more bodies were recovered from the accident site on Tuesday, the total number of confirmed dead has climbed to 71, Nepal Army spokesperson Narayan Siwal said.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

India has been at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member.

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

RSS chief seeks population control policy applicable to all

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Speaking at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Dussehra rally in Nagpur, Bhagwat said community-based population imbalance is an important subject and should not be ignored.

Belgian teen youngest to fly solo around the world

Belgian teen youngest to fly solo around the world

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

17-year-old Mack Rutherford landed at an airfield near the Bulgarian capital Sofia after flying 54,124 km (33,631 miles) and visiting more than 30 countries since he departed from the same site in his Shark Aero microlight airplane on March 23.

Biden signs order to end Trump's Muslim travel ban

Biden signs order to end Trump's Muslim travel ban

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Muslim ban initially restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority nations: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Siddharth Chatterjee takes over as top UN diplomat in China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Chatterjee, whose early career was in the Indian Army, was decorated for gallantry by the President of India in 1995.

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

China's arms sales declining due to trust deficit: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2022

According to the experts, a lot of countries have little or no faith in Chinese companies because of poor after-sales support and equipment that rapidly declines into non-functional machinery.

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

10 STUNNING Films I Watched In Cannes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Twelve days of movie madness and 36 films later, Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 favourite films from this year's Cannes Film Festival.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

India, Pak abstain from voting against Russia at UNHRC

India, Pak abstain from voting against Russia at UNHRC

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The resolution was adopted by a vote of 33 in favour, China and Eritrea voting against and 12 abstentions, including India, Armenia, Bolivia, Cameroon, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Pakistan, Senegal, Sudan, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.

UAE tycoon pays Rs 1 cr blood money, saves Indian from death row

UAE tycoon pays Rs 1 cr blood money, saves Indian from death row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Becks Krishnan was saved by prominent NRI businessman and philanthropist M A Yusuffali who helped to pay his "blood money" amounting nearly Rs 1 crore.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Punjab police on Friday claimed to have busted an ISI-backed terror module jointly handled by Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and Pakistan-based gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two of its operatives.

India's Global Hunger Index rank is 102

India's Global Hunger Index rank is 102

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

After decades of decline, the global prevalence of undernourishment is increasing.

World's last male northern white rhino dies

World's last male northern white rhino dies

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The 45-year-old rhino named Sudan had been in poor health in recent days and was being treated for age-related issues and multiple infections.

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The President of the Security Council for December said India has taken the side of peace and favours de-escalation through diplomacy and dialogue.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Political power has now been outsourced fully to the Modi government. Even if the RSS is still, in principle, his guru, nobody would dare to whisper a word of advice to Modi, forget some whiff of criticism. When the shishya grows into such a popular and domineering leader, the guru has to applaud from the sidelines, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Officials 'intimidated' Indian journalists critical of govt: US report

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

India in the past rejected similar reports.

5 Goa leaders who joined Trinamool this year quit

5 Goa leaders who joined Trinamool this year quit

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

In their resignation letter to All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) chief Mamata Banerjee, the departing leaders said, 'We had thought that the AITC is a secular party but with deep regret, we would like to bring to your notice that AITC has tried to divide Goans on the basis of religion by aligning with Sudan Dhavalikar.'

Nearly 5mn Indians forced to flee their homes due to disasters in 2021: UN

Nearly 5mn Indians forced to flee their homes due to disasters in 2021: UN

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

"The largest displacements in the context of disasters in 2021 occurred in China (6.0 million), the Philippines (5.7 million) and India (4.9 million). Most disaster displacements during the year were temporary," it said.

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

China on Friday announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more satellites for its all-weather ally.

The end is nigh: Ageing rhino's death could be the end of his species

The end is nigh: Ageing rhino's death could be the end of his species

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

What would it be like to be the last man on earth? Many have pondered over the question never to have found an answer. If only Sudan could speak he could have solved that philosophical quandary.

India abstains from UNHRC vote on Russia, again

India abstains from UNHRC vote on Russia, again

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The countries voting in favour included France, Germany, Japan, Nepal, The United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

India eyeing Ukraine, Russia's wheat market share in 30 countries

India eyeing Ukraine, Russia's wheat market share in 30 countries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

A decision to tap the 30 countries for exporting wheat was taken at a meeting of the commerce ministry on Thursday.

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

South Sudanese Olympic athlete Guor Marial may not be a hot medal tip for Sunday's marathon, but the former slave's road to Rio is one of the most astonishing stories of the games.

The Young and the Beautiful

The Young and the Beautiful

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Vogue Japan's September issue features four models from Africa who are now working with international labels.

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- Indian qualities like respect our parents, respect our uncles -- but he is more British.'

Embassy denies Sudan runner applied for UK asylum

Embassy denies Sudan runner applied for UK asylum

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The Sudanese Embassy on Friday denied that one of its Olympic runners had applied for asylum in the U.K, contradicting previous reports.

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Why I Was Detained For 27 Hours In Egypt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'I was not scared because I knew I had not done anything wrong. And I was walking for a good cause.'

M&M now plans an African safari with Scorpio

M&M now plans an African safari with Scorpio

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

M&M is keen to increase the number of factories in the Africa region and plans are afoot to have one each in Sudan and Kenya.

US hopes India would 'reconsider' its decision to ban wheat exports

US hopes India would 'reconsider' its decision to ban wheat exports

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The US hopes India will "reconsider" its decision to ban wheat exports, with Washington "encouraging" countries not to restrict exports as that will exacerbate food shortages, amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine. India, the world's second-biggest wheat producer, has banned wheat exports in a bid to check high domestic prices amid concerns of wheat output being hit by scorching heat waves. The decision would help control retail prices of wheat and wheat flour, which have risen by an average 14-20 per cent in the last one year, besides meeting the foodgrain requirement of neighbouring and vulnerable countries.

'Current situation in Afghanistan is scary for women'

'Current situation in Afghanistan is scary for women'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'India should play the role of a good neighbour, a mediator. and they should stand beside the people of Afghanistan. As a woman, as a human being, I will advise the Indian government to play the role of a peacemaker'

Ready to help stranded from neighbouring, developing nations: India

Ready to help stranded from neighbouring, developing nations: India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Tirumurti voiced deep concern for the safety and security of thousands of Indian citizens, including students, stranded in Ukraine.

Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Centre lists parameters for states to mark zones

Rediff.com18 May 2020

This comes after the ministry of home affairs issued guidelines for the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, giving power to states and union territories to delineate red, green and orange zones as per the COVID-19 situation taking into consideration the parameters shared by the union health ministry.

He escaped 'hell'. Now he wants to go back

He escaped 'hell'. Now he wants to go back

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Arun Kumar is at home after his dramatic escape from violence-hit South Sudan. But he is preparing to return to his business, his life, his 'everything'.

US lifts ban on refugees from 11 'high-risk' countries

US lifts ban on refugees from 11 'high-risk' countries

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The new measures will include additional interviews of applicants' family members, and close scrutiny of potential ties to organised crime, said senior US officials.

Chennai engineer convicted in ISIS conspiracy case

Chennai engineer convicted in ISIS conspiracy case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The case which was registered in 2015, pertains to a criminal conspiracy hatched by ISIS to establish its base in India by recruiting Muslim youth for ISIS through different social media platforms, the NIA stated.

'Profiting from Pain': Covid created new billionaire every 30 hrs

'Profiting from Pain': Covid created new billionaire every 30 hrs

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Releasing a report titled 'Profiting from Pain' in Davos, the rights group further said as the cost of essential goods rises faster than it has in decades, billionaires in the food and energy sectors are increasing their fortunes by $1 billion every two days.