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Bangladesh's ruling Awami League leader's son among Dhaka attackers?

Bangladesh's ruling Awami League leader's son among Dhaka attackers?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Rohan Ibne Imtiaz, the son of S M Imtiaz Khan Babul, a leader of the party's Dhaka City chapter and Bangladesh Olympic Association's deputy secretary general, has been identified as one of the attackers by another Awami League leader, BD News reported.

Pakistani exits Guwahati jail after 14-year trial

Pakistani exits Guwahati jail after 14-year trial

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The 45-year old Pakistani national identified as Fasiullah Hussaini was released from the jail on Monday and escorted by the police to Delhi for being handed over to Pakistan Rangers at the Wagah border with the help of the Border Security Force, jail authorities told PTI on Tuesday.

'Member who blocked India's entry into NSG be held accountable'

'Member who blocked India's entry into NSG be held accountable'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The United States is committed to ensuring India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group, a top American diplomat said on Wednesday, expressing "regret" that his government was unsuccessful in making it a member of the grouping at its pleanary in Seoul last week.

When the Gods Smiled on India

When the Gods Smiled on India

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

We mourn the passing of Admiral J G Nadkarni, who passed into the ages on Monday. The admiral -- one of the finest officers to head the Indian Navy and a most remarkable human being -- was one of Rediff.com's earliest columnists. His assessment of why India won the 1971 War is a classic and we republish the column today to celebrate his brilliant mind and salute an office and gentleman, the likes of who we will not see again.

Female mountaineer from Arunachal scales new heights

Female mountaineer from Arunachal scales new heights

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Anshu Jamsenpa was felicitated by the Nepal government after she climbed three Himalayan peaks in six days. Anurag Kashyap reports.

US Congress 'stalls' sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

US Congress 'stalls' sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The move has now been stalled as lawmakers raised questions about the end use of the combat aircraft.

'Mandela practised Yoga to deal with prison brutalities'

'Mandela practised Yoga to deal with prison brutalities'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

One of the last surviving freedom fighters from that era, Isu Laloo Chiba, shared this in a message to support the Indian missions' plan to celebrate the second United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Yoga on 21 June in South Africa.

Colombia crash victims to take final flight home

Colombia crash victims to take final flight home

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Dozens of hearses carrying the coffins of those killed when a plane flying Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team crashed into a Colombian mountain will leave Medellin for the airport on Friday to be flown home.

The Pakistan Problem: The Long Term Option

The Pakistan Problem: The Long Term Option

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'The best course for India is to wait out the implosion that is bound to take place in Pakistan sooner than later.' 'We have to ensure that the fallings debris from a collapsing State does not damage us,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

T V R Shenoy: Farewell to a very special friend

T V R Shenoy: Farewell to a very special friend

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Mr T V R Shenoy, who contributed columns to Rediff.com from its birth, passed into the ages on Tuesday evening. As we grieve and mourning his passing, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar bids adieu to an unusual human being, a sage for our times.

Tony Blair quits as lawmaker

Tony Blair quits as lawmaker

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

He has been named as special envoy of the diplomatic quartet pushing for peace in Middle East.

Devyani thanks govt and countrymen for support

Devyani thanks govt and countrymen for support

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade on Friday asserted that the charges against her in a US court are "false and baseless" and the stand taken by her and the Indian government in the case will be "vindicated".

US property tax: India to appeal

US property tax: India to appeal

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

India is likely to appeal against the decision of a US court upholding imposition of $ 42.4 million property tax on it by the city for using the United Nations Mission's building in New York for residential purposes.India has been arguing that tax cannot be levied as the diplomatic staff, which occupies the 20 floors of building in midtown Manhattan across the United Nations headquarters, is exempt from tax.

'An open debate on the N-deal won't hurt India'

'An open debate on the N-deal won't hurt India'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

Former Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar on why India must not go ahead with the 123 Agreement with the US

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

US expects India to talk to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'The Modi government would chaff at the very idea of holding talks with Pakistan, facilitated by Washington and under close US monitoring, when the 2019 poll is sailing into view.' 'But in politics and diplomacy, there may be moments when drinking from the chalice of poison is necessary,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'OCI cards to all Indians in Israel is Modi's biggest gift to us'

'OCI cards to all Indians in Israel is Modi's biggest gift to us'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The Indian community said that the prime minister surpassed all of their expectations.

Maid who complained against diplomat is a fugitive in India, says embassy

Maid who complained against diplomat is a fugitive in India, says embassy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, went into damage-control mode on Thursday following the arrest of Devyani Khobragade, India's deputy consul general in New York, in connection with an alleged fraudulent visa application for a domestic worker.

China: Why India must always be vigilant

China: Why India must always be vigilant

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The possibility of another incursion, a probing manoeuvre in areas where Indian defences are vulnerable cannot be ruled out.'

Dhaka terror attack: Anti-terrorism charges pressed against several suspects

Dhaka terror attack: Anti-terrorism charges pressed against several suspects

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Bangladesh on Tuesday pressed anti-terrorism charges against several suspects and identified the fifth assailant in the country's worst terror attack as authorities intensified efforts to unravel the plot behind the brazen assault in which 22 people were slaughtered by Islamists.

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Let us see the problem for what it actually is: Illegal Immigration plain and simple, confined to the northeast with a definite communal slant that poses a national security risk and one that needs to be dealt with firmly and promptly by stringent identification (and deportation), says Vivek Gumaste.

Human trafficking: Katara denied bail

Human trafficking: Katara denied bail

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Katara's counsel submitted before the court that no money was ever demanded by the lawmaker and it was his secretary Rajinder Kumar Ganpa who had got the alleged fake passport.

Modi, Xi ready to take the great leap forward

Modi, Xi ready to take the great leap forward

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'India stands to gain immensely by forging a developmental partnership with China.' 'While through sustained strategic communication there is scope to steadily expand the commonality of interests between the two countries.' 'This is also a practical way to ensure that differences do not get over-magnified and become disputes,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mapped: Countries most affected by terrorism

Mapped: Countries most affected by terrorism

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The Global Terrorism Index 2017 released by the Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the last 17 years in covering the period from the beginning of 2000 to the end of 2016. According to the report, this is the second consecutive year, deaths from terrorism declined. Over the two years there was a decrease of 22 per cent compared to the peak of terror activity in 2014. Terrorism deaths have fallen significantly in Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. However, Islamic State defied this positive trend with over 9,000 deaths, primarily in Iraq and increased activity in OECD countries.

Oppn party laments PM's absence at CHOGM: 'This is a big loss'

Oppn party laments PM's absence at CHOGM: 'This is a big loss'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision not to attend the Commonwealth Summit in Colombo was a loss for Sri Lanka as his absence reflected a breakdown of ties between the two countries, the main opposition said on Monday.

India, US to initiate dialogue to resolve Khobragade issue

India, US to initiate dialogue to resolve Khobragade issue

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

India's demand for dropping of all charges against its former Deputy Consular General in New York Devyani Khobragade will come for discussion during the proposed Indo-US dialogue to resolve the issues arising out of her arrest in the US, the government said on Thursday.

Road diplomacy: India names street after Afghan wa

Road diplomacy: India names street after Afghan wa

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

India named a road in the national capital after the slain Afghan war hero, Ahmad Shah Massoud, the first such honour extended to a leader from that country.

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Khurshid, Kerry meet; commit to take ties forward

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today met his United States counterpart John Kerry in Montreux for the first time after a row over the arrest of an Indian diplomat as they committed to move forward bilateral ties and return to close partnerships on strategic issues.

Thaw in icy ties? Senior US official meets Indian envoy

Thaw in icy ties? Senior US official meets Indian envoy

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

India and the United States have affirmed their shared commitment to continue their work on a broad range of bilateral issues and move forward post the Devyani episode.

Bahrain envoy facing molestation charges leaves India

Bahrain envoy facing molestation charges leaves India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Consul General of Bahrain Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Khaja, who was facing charges of molesting and threatening the manager of a housing society in Mumbai, has left the country, police said on Saturday.

Khobragade had full diplomatic immunity at the time of arrest

Khobragade had full diplomatic immunity at the time of arrest

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

In a new twist, it has now emerged that senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade enjoyed full diplomatic immunity including from personal arrest and detention on December 12 when she was taken into custody by the United States authorities in a visa fraud case.

BOO Yashwant Sinha for insensitive comment about gays

BOO Yashwant Sinha for insensitive comment about gays

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Given the upsurge of emotions over the unfairness of Section 377, Mr Sinha has displayed insensitivity towards the LGBT community. For this, he deserves a Boo!

Shinde assures father of arrested diplomat in Delhi

Shinde assures father of arrested diplomat in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The father of the Indian woman diplomat, arrested on visa fraud charges in New York, on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and was assured of the government's support.

Foreign missions seek lifting cap on cash withdrawal

Foreign missions seek lifting cap on cash withdrawal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Citizens of many countries including Iran, Sudan and Cuba, who come in large numbers to India are facing severe problems as they do not have international credit cards

Doka La face-off: Round 1 to India

Doka La face-off: Round 1 to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Ten days later, with the Indian Army in full control of the area where the incident took place, New Delhi has signalled a face-saver for Beijing.

'Why was she arrested when she was taking her child to school?'

'Why was she arrested when she was taking her child to school?'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

'This arrest was totally unnecessary and disproportionate to the gravity of charges. What was truly required was a more measured and calculated approach, keeping in mind the strain such an action could cause to the growing bilateral relationship between these two great nations.' Indian-American organisations condemn Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's arrest.

'No limitations, restrictions in Russia-India relationship'

'No limitations, restrictions in Russia-India relationship'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Dmitry Rogozin, deputy prime minister of Russia, in an exclusive conversation with rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt says, what Russia can do and has done for India nobody can do.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.