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Para Worlds: Dharambir, Atul deliver podium finishes

Para Worlds: Dharambir, Atul deliver podium finishes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Dharambir and Atul win silver and bronze for India in World Para Athletics C'ships

Trump threatens steeper tariffs on India over Russian oil buy

Trump threatens steeper tariffs on India over Russian oil buy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump said in a social media post on Monday.

Why US-China Face-Off Is Advantage India

Why US-China Face-Off Is Advantage India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Amid US-China trade tensions and economic vulnerabilities, India must seize the 'China +1' opportunity, deepen reforms, secure FTAs, and globalise its firms for long-term growth, suggests Ajay Shah.

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal

Trump threw away ties with India for ....: US ex-NSA Sullivan

Trump threw away ties with India for ....: US ex-NSA Sullivan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Sullivan remarks come amid the rising friction between Washington and New Delhi due to the 50 percent tariffs imposed on Indian goods, which include a 25 percent penalty for buying Russian oil.

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Fix them': US targets India, Brazil in trade warning

'Fix them': US targets India, Brazil in trade warning

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Lutnick said that these countries have to understand that if "you want to sell to the US consumers, you've got to play ball with the President of the United States."

Olympics: Women fencers win Ukraine's first gold in Paris

Olympics: Women fencers win Ukraine's first gold in Paris

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Ukraine claimed the gold medal in the women's sabre team event as they rallied to edge South Korea in a thrilling final bout at the Paris Games on Saturday.

3 Para World records smashed in one morning!

3 Para World records smashed in one morning!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Bulgaria's Ruzhdi claimed his sixth successive gold medal in the men's shot put F55 competition with a world record throw in the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi on Sunday.

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Sanctioning Russian oil would have led to a sharp surge in oil prices to above $80 per barrel levels, which would impact pump prices in the US ahead of midterm elections next year.

War-torn Ukraine seeks solace in Euros

War-torn Ukraine seeks solace in Euros

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Ukraine will face Belgium, Romania and Slovakia in Group E. Although the Belgians are the group favourites, Ukraine are well-equipped to reach the knockout stage by finishing second.

No phone call between Modi and Trump on Russian oil: MEA

No phone call between Modi and Trump on Russian oil: MEA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

India responds to US President Trump's claim that PM Modi assured him of halting Russian oil imports, stating it is diversifying energy sources to meet market conditions and safeguard consumer interests.

China's leadership meet to discuss graft in military, US tariff war

China's leadership meet to discuss graft in military, US tariff war

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

China's ruling Communist Party is holding its annual leadership conclave to discuss the new five-year plan, the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariff war, and the ongoing anti-corruption crackdown in the military.

'India Is Laundromat For The Kremlin'

'India Is Laundromat For The Kremlin'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'India is cosying up to Xi Jinping. They don't need the Russian oil. It's a refining profiteering scheme.'

Modi hails Trump's Gaza peace plan efforts amid strained ties

Modi hails Trump's Gaza peace plan efforts amid strained ties

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated US President Donald Trump on the success of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan for Gaza and reviewed trade negotiations during a phone conversation.

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I noticed a nine-year-old child hugging another child every few minutes.' 'The two were sisters and were playing in their village when an armed gang attacked their village and set fire to it.' 'They hid together, only to witness their mother and father being killed.' 'Now, the older child is constantly comforting the younger one.'

Jaishankar urges BRICS to defend free trade amid tariff war

Jaishankar urges BRICS to defend free trade amid tariff war

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called on Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) to defend the multilateral trading system amid increasing protectionism and tariff volatility during a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session.

'Some people think we would have gone for PoK, but...'

'Some people think we would have gone for PoK, but...'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Lieutenant General Vinod Khandare (retired), former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence, discusses the implications of Operation Sindoor, including its impact on India's diplomatic relations and the need for improved civil defense.

In touch with India, China, Brazil over Ukraine conflict: Putin

In touch with India, China, Brazil over Ukraine conflict: Putin

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Putin's remarks came within two weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Ukraine where he held talks with President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Gold rally may pause as investors eye US Fed policy decision

Gold rally may pause as investors eye US Fed policy decision

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Gold prices are expected to maintain their upward momentum though some consolidation could set in ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision on September 17, analysts said. Traders will focus on the trade inflation data to gauge the impact of tariffs, inflation numbers from major economies including UK and Euro zone, along with monetary policy meetings of Bank of England and Bank of Japan which will provide more guidance for bullion prices, they added.

India a 'stabilising force';can withstand external shocks: Sitharaman

India a 'stabilising force';can withstand external shocks: Sitharaman

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the world is facing "profound imbalances" in trade and energy security, and is undergoing a structural transformation, with India standing out as a 'stabilising force' that can withstand external shocks.

'Might hit you very hard': NATO chief warns India, China

'Might hit you very hard': NATO chief warns India, China

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Echoing United States President Donald Trump's stance on imposing economic sanctions against countries maintaining trade ties with Russia if Moscow doesn't put an end to the conflict in Ukraine, North Atlantic Treaty Organisaiton (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday (local time) urged India, China, and Brazil to reconsider their economic relations with Russia, warning of potential secondary sanctions, reported Reuters.

I ended seven unendable wars, including India-Pak: Trump at UNGA

I ended seven unendable wars, including India-Pak: Trump at UNGA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim at the UN General Assembly that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan, while also criticizing the UN's lack of involvement in resolving global conflicts.

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ukraine is currently in the middle of a strategic offensive into Russia's Kursk region.

India's Russian oil import rebounds in Oct after dip in Q2

India's Russian oil import rebounds in Oct after dip in Q2

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

India's crude oil imports from Russia strengthened in the first half of October, reversing a three-month slide in arrivals seen during July-September as refineries were back on full stream to meet festive demand, according to ship tracking data.

Trump imposed sanctions on India to bring...: White House

Trump imposed sanctions on India to bring...: White House

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday once again claimed that United States President Donald Trump has ended the military conflict between India and Pakistan.

Goldman Sachs bets on Indian aerospace, prefers private firms

Goldman Sachs bets on Indian aerospace, prefers private firms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Goldman Sachs is bullish about Indian aerospace and defence, preferring private companies over public sector units (PSUs) as the country ramps up its export target for the sector to Rs 50,000 crore by FY29 from Rs 23,600 crore last year. The American investment bank's top 'buy' recommendations include Solar Industries, Bharat Electronics, Data Patterns and PTC Industries, while Bharat Dynamics is rated 'sell'.

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'

Trump Rules Out Trade Talks With India

Trump Rules Out Trade Talks With India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said there will be no trade negotiations with India until a dispute over tariffs is resolved, following his administration's decision to double tariffs on Indian imports.

Modi's Diplomacy Needs To Get More Done

Modi's Diplomacy Needs To Get More Done

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

One must wonder whether Mr Modi's efforts to wine and dine the Big Two of today's world were seen as a sign of weakness rather than a proffered arm of friendship, points out R Jagannathan.

'Huge disappointment': Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Modi-Putin meet

'Huge disappointment': Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Modi-Putin meet

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Zelenskyy said on the same day that 37 people, including three children, were killed and 170 others were injured due to Russia's missile strike at the largest children's hospital in Ukraine's capital city Kyiv.

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra in a bitcoin 'scam,' alleging he was a beneficial owner and concealed evidence.

Don't know...: Trump on India citing US trade with Russia

Don't know...: Trump on India citing US trade with Russia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

President Trump addresses questions about US imports from Russia and India's stance on purchasing Russian oil, hinting at potential tariffs.

US may hold back secondary tariffs on India, says Trump

US may hold back secondary tariffs on India, says Trump

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

There were apprehensions that additional secondary tariffs would have hit India in case the US decided to enforce them.

Trump weighs fresh sanctions on India over Russian oil, says Rubio

Trump weighs fresh sanctions on India over Russian oil, says Rubio

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the Trump administration hopes it can fix the "measures" it has taken with regard to India for its purchases of Russian oil.

Is This How First Humans Looked?

Is This How First Humans Looked?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

India in 'very good position' to listen to Russia, Ukraine: German envoy

India in 'very good position' to listen to Russia, Ukraine: German envoy

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Though he does not know what New Delhi is intending to do, Berlin would "welcome any engagement", he added.

World must learn from India on ending wars swiftly: IAF chief

World must learn from India on ending wars swiftly: IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh emphasizes the importance of clear objectives and timely conflict termination, citing Operation Sindoor as an example for the world to follow.

'Israel Is Weaponising Hunger'

'Israel Is Weaponising Hunger'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Famine in Gaza is not a failure of logistics or aid. What is to blame is deliberate starvation caused by a brutal war.' 'Any child dying in a war zone is a vote of no confidence against humanity.'

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

Trump announces 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, India to be hit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Trump said California has been particularly "hard hit" because of this, blaming democrat Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, for this loss, calling him "weak and incompetent."