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'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Trump will absolutely back New Delhi on its position that Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorists that threaten India.'

US sees 'subtle shift' in India's position on Ukraine

US sees 'subtle shift' in India's position on Ukraine

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

India, the official said, has a long history of relations with Russia. They have interests with Russia that go back many, many decades.

Russians Target Ukraine's Granaries

Russians Target Ukraine's Granaries

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Ukraine government officials have accused Russian forces of destroying grain storage facilities in the country. Nearly 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukrainian warehouses and unable to move out due to Vladimir Putin's War.

365 Days On, Ukraine Stands Up To Putin

365 Days On, Ukraine Stands Up To Putin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Thousands of lives have been lost, large areas in Ukraine have been destroyed, but Vladimir Putin refuses to end a cruel and senseless war.

Zelenskyy would like to address G20 meet in India: Ukraine minister

Zelenskyy would like to address G20 meet in India: Ukraine minister

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Being with Russia means being on the wrong side of history and Kyiv wants closer and deeper relations with New Delhi, Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova said on Tuesday while suggesting that the Russian invasion has lessons for countries with 'difficult neighbours'.

Modi invites Zelenskyy to visit India; he says...

Modi invites Zelenskyy to visit India; he says...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit India and the Ukrainian leader said he would be happy to travel to the 'great' country.

Modi on Ukraine war: 'India ready to contribute in any way to restore peace'

Modi on Ukraine war: 'India ready to contribute in any way to restore peace'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

In a joint statement after their talks, President Biden and Prime Minister Modi expressed their deep concern over the conflict in Ukraine and mourned its terrible and tragic humanitarian consequences.

US sanctions 15 Indian entities for backing Russia

US sanctions 15 Indian entities for backing Russia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The United States has imposed sanctions on 275 individuals and entities, including 15 from India, for allegedly supporting Russia's military-industrial base.

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

Modi presents 4 BHISHM cubes to Zelenskyy

Modi presents 4 BHISHM cubes to Zelenskyy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri) Cubes to the Ukrainian government during his visit to the war-torn country where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy under the shadow of the raging war with Russia.

Atalji@100: Vajpayee's Unmatched Legacy

Atalji@100: Vajpayee's Unmatched Legacy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

It was good fortune for India to have Atal Bihari Vajpayee lead the government at a crucial moment in our history. He avoided India meeting the fate of Iraq or Ukraine, asserts military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Foreigners Fighting For Ukraine

Foreigners Fighting For Ukraine

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Russian forces occupied large swathes of the Sumy region after Russian invaded Ukraine, before Ukrainian forces retook control of the area in April. Russia has since concentrated its war effort in the south and east of the country.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Trading sentiment in the equity market this week will be guided by global trends, foreign fund movement, macroeconomic data announcements and RBI's interest rate decision, analysts said. The monthly auto sales data announcement would also be tracked by investors this week.

After 202 days, Ukraine Recaptures Land

After 202 days, Ukraine Recaptures Land

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The latest glimpses of recently liberated villages and towns by Ukraine's armed forces in the Kharkiv region.

Modi-Putin summit: 'No solution on battlefield'

Modi-Putin summit: 'No solution on battlefield'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Ahead of Modi-Putin talks, the US called upon India to make it clear to Russia that any resolution of the Ukraine conflict must respect the United Nations charter and Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Bronze rush for India: Five medals bagged at U23 Worlds

Bronze rush for India: Five medals bagged at U23 Worlds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

India's 59kg woman grappler Anjli clinched a silver medal, while free-style exponent Chirag assured the country of at least a second-place finish when he reached the 55kg final in the in the U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania.

Japan PM's Ukraine visit overshadows Xi-Putin talks, upsets China

Japan PM's Ukraine visit overshadows Xi-Putin talks, upsets China

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Beijing was caught by surprise as Kishida, who was on an official visit to New Delhi from March 19-21, entered Poland from India using a secretly chartered plane instead of the standard government aircraft, Japanese TV channel NHK reported.

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Notwithstanding how the current impasse is solved, at some point in the future, Russia will realise that just as centuries ago it developed the paradigm of securing its heartland's safety through annexing vast buffer zones between itself and the enemy, a more modern security is possible only through friendly relations and sustainable peace, observes Shyam G Menon.

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The 193-member General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, put forward by Ukraine and its supporters, titled 'Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine'.

Ukraine is alive and kicking: Zelensky tells US Congress

Ukraine is alive and kicking: Zelensky tells US Congress

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Zelenskyy gave a message of hope for the Ukrainian people during his address to the Congress, saying the Russians "use everything" against cities such as Bakhmut but Ukraine "never surrenders".

Russian Missiles Rain On Ukraine

Russian Missiles Rain On Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Early on the morning of Thursday, March 9, 2023, Russian missiles rained on different cities and towns in Ukraine, causing more mayhem in a country where devastation and destruction have become common since the Russian invasion 378 days ago.

PIX: Usyk outpoints Fury to retain World heavyweight crowns

PIX: Usyk outpoints Fury to retain World heavyweight crowns

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBO and WBC World heavyweight titles by unanimous decision against Britain's Tyson Fury to remain undefeated after an enthralling clash in an electric atmosphere at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday.

'Use or threat of nuclear weapons...': G20 Delhi declaration on Ukraine war

'Use or threat of nuclear weapons...': G20 Delhi declaration on Ukraine war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Emphasising the importance of sustaining food and energy security, the G20 leaders called for the "cessation of military destruction or other attacks on relevant infrastructure".

'Canada ignored India's warning on organised crime'

'Canada ignored India's warning on organised crime'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India first raised the presence of organised crime in Canada but the issue was ignored because of a permissive atmosphere for a long time, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, rejecting the targeting of its high commissioner and diplomats by the Trudeau government.

Chris Wood trims exposure to Indian equities by 1 point

Chris Wood trims exposure to Indian equities by 1 point

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, Christopher Wood, has cut his exposure to Indian equities by one percentage point in the Asia-Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, and Australia and Malaysia by half a percentage point each in favour of China, which has seen a hike in exposure by two percentage points. The rally in China has been fast-forwarded by the approach of a seven-day holiday with the CSI 300 Index up 8.5 per cent on Monday, and 25.1 per cent in five trading days, he said.

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.

Putin Plans To Destroy Ukraine's Power Plants

Putin Plans To Destroy Ukraine's Power Plants

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Vladimir Putin wants to destroy Ukraine's power plants before the onset of winter in the hope that Ukrainians, unable to cope with the bitter cold, end their determined resistance to the Russian invasion, which will enter its eighth month on Monday, October 24, 2022.

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Images from Day 7 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Ukraine's Kostyuk booed for handshake snub with Belarus' Sabalenka

Ukraine's Kostyuk booed for handshake snub with Belarus' Sabalenka

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Paris crowd made themselves heard on day one of the French Open as they booed and jeered when Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.

When Vladimir Putin visited Ukraine

When Vladimir Putin visited Ukraine

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

After flying in by helicopter, Putin drove himself through the streets of Crimea and Mariupol according to reports and video footage.

Putin moves tactical nuclear warheads to Belarus-Ukraine border

Putin moves tactical nuclear warheads to Belarus-Ukraine border

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Russia moves forward with the plan as part of the plan to deploy tactical nuclear bombs in the country bordering Ukraine.

Putin Continues to Burn Down Ukraine

Putin Continues to Burn Down Ukraine

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Russian attacks have intensified across Ukraine in recent days.

We haven't played any role, but ....: Russian envoy on Modi-Xi talks

We haven't played any role, but ....: Russian envoy on Modi-Xi talks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Asked about the recent meeting between Modi and Xi, and if Russia had any role in it, Alipov said, "We have not played any role in it, but we are happy that it took place in Kazan... We wholeheartedly welcome the meeting."

Ukraine War: How Modi Kept Economy Under Check

Ukraine War: How Modi Kept Economy Under Check

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Whether this remains under control in the coming months will depend on the future intensity and spread of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the effectiveness of the Indian government's response, points out A K Bhattacharya.

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

India Shining Under Modi In International Arena

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

PM Modi went to New York this time not to engage in polemics, but to find solutions to global problems. He made some progress on several matters, even on reform of the UN Security Council, when the US made a major concession for the first time that six permanent members without veto, including India, could be considered

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

India is trying hard to erase Indonesia's wariness about New Delhi, building security cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. If Indonesia decides to buy the Brahmos missile, it would further strengthen relations between the world's most populous nation and the most populous Islamic country.

Russian Rublev wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

Russian Rublev wants end to 'terrible' Ukraine situation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'Of course, you don't wish this on anyone. You want these terrible things to be able to finish as fast as possible for all the people in the world to have a chance to have a good life.'

Xi in Moscow for talks with Putin to 'end Ukraine war'

Xi in Moscow for talks with Putin to 'end Ukraine war'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Ahead of his crucial talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that his peace plan to end the raging Ukraine war takes into account the 'legitimate' concerns of all parties and reflects the broadest common understanding of the international community.

From The Battlefields Of Ukraine

From The Battlefields Of Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A resident looks at buildings damaged by a Russian military strike in the city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region.