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Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Ukraine an issue of humanity, beyond politics or economy: Modi at G7 Summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday said he views the current situation in Ukraine as an issue of humanity and human values and not of politics or economy even as he called for respecting international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'No Cold War should be reignited and no Ukraine-style crisis should be repeated in Asia'

UK announces 'first round of sanctions' against 5 Russian banks, 3 businessmen

UK announces 'first round of sanctions' against 5 Russian banks, 3 businessmen

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The United Kingdom government on Tuesday imposed tough sanctions against five Russian banks and three super-rich oligarchs from the country over President Vladimir Putin's aggressive action on the Ukraine border.

Monkeypox outbreak: Govt alerts agencies, asks them to keep vigil

Monkeypox outbreak: Govt alerts agencies, asks them to keep vigil

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The Union health ministry has also directed airport and port health officers to be vigilant, they said.

Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

With the former prime minister stepping aside on Sunday night saying it was "simply not the right time" for his comeback, the prospect of a Diwali victory for Sunak cannot be ruled out.

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Every patriot should learn from our history and recognise that celebrating size will neither negate nor obscure the huge economic challenges that India faces, asserts Rathin Roy.

Tasks Cut Out For New Commerce Secretary

Tasks Cut Out For New Commerce Secretary

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The government is targeting export of goods and services worth $2 trillion by 2030.

India extends ban on international flights till Sep 30

India extends ban on international flights till Sep 30

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

India has formed air-bubble pacts with around 28 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom. the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Bhutan and France.

No more quarantine for travellers from 99 countries

No more quarantine for travellers from 99 countries

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Travellers from these 99 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands and Russia, which have been listed under 'Category A', have to submit a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal (newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel, apart from uploading a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report, according to the revised Guidelines for International Arrivals released by the Union health ministry on November 11.

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Parliament's Budget session has been a washout since the beginning of its second part on March 13, with the BJP demanding an apology from Gandhi.

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Amritpal flees amid massive police crackdown; internet shut in Punjab

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Amritpal Singh and others are on the run and a massive manhunt has been launched to nab them, a police spokesperson said.

Days after I-T survey, UK govt 'stands up for' BBC

Days after I-T survey, UK govt 'stands up for' BBC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The British government has strongly defended the BBC and its editorial freedom in Parliament after the Income-Tax department's survey operations on the United Kingdom-headquartered media corporation's New Delhi and Mumbai offices over three days last week.

Rishi Sunak unveils plans to attract tech talent to UK

Rishi Sunak unveils plans to attract tech talent to UK

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday unveiled a new scheme for the world's 100 most talented young professionals in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of his vision to make the UK a "beacon" to attract the "brightest and best" from around the world. Addressing the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) annual conference in Birmingham, Sunak told an audience of business chiefs and professionals that control over the country's post-Brexit immigration policy remains crucial. However, he pledged to create "one of the world's most attractive visa regimes for entrepreneurs and highly skilled people" and make use of the "Brexit freedoms" to strike trade deals with "the world's fastest-growing economies".

Rahul Gandhi must apologise first: BJP

Rahul Gandhi must apologise first: BJP

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Stepping up their attack on Rahul Gandhi for his 'democracy under brutal attack' remark in the United Kingdom, Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Union ministers, on Thursday demanded an apology from the Congress leader insisting that he was 'not above Parliament'.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

UK PM Boris Johnson marries fiancee in secret ceremony

UK PM Boris Johnson marries fiancee in secret ceremony

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The ceremony took place in Westminster Cathedral and was attended by only 30 guests, including the couple's son, Wilfred, born on April 29, 2020.

Govt issues new guidelines for international arrivals

Govt issues new guidelines for international arrivals

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday issued new guidelines for international arrivals amid the spread of mutant variants of coronavirus in many countries.

WhatsApp resumes after nearly 2-hour global disruption

WhatsApp resumes after nearly 2-hour global disruption

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Meta, which owns the popular messaging app, said it has fixed the glitch, and the service was back.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The Chinese navy's growing aggression in the Western Pacific is bringing together a range of allies.

Felt like Sachin, Amitabh: UK PM Johnson on welcome in Gujarat

Felt like Sachin, Amitabh: UK PM Johnson on welcome in Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Prime Minister Boris Johnson was palpable at a media event here on Friday with the United Kingdom PM referring to Modi as 'khaas dost (special friend)' and calling him by his first name multiple times.

Ukrainian resistance delays Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv: UK

Ukrainian resistance delays Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv: UK

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'The main body of the large Russian column advancing on Kyiv remains over 30km from the centre of the city having been delayed by staunch Ukrainian resistance, mechanical breakdown and congestion. The column has made little discernible progress in over three days,' tweeted the UK Ministry of Defence.

Tharoor calls for cancelling Republic Day festivities due to Covid

Tharoor calls for cancelling Republic Day festivities due to Covid

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi slammed Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for suggesting that Republic day celebrations should be cancelled. The minister termed Tharoor's remark "utterly irresponsible".

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