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Trump will meet Imran Khan on July 22: White House

Trump will meet Imran Khan on July 22: White House

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation between the US and Pakistan to bring peace, stability, and economic prosperity to a region that has seen far too much conflict, it said.

World leaders not to gather for UNGA for 1st time in 75 yrs

World leaders not to gather for UNGA for 1st time in 75 yrs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The landmark 75th session of the UN General Assembly is expected to begin on September 15 and the first day of the high-level General Debate is likely to be on September 22, according to SDG Knowledge Hub website, an online resource center for news on the UN.

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'I made it known through diplomatic channels that I was unhappy.' 'So, he called me and tried to explain, but I said this is something that doesn't happen between friends.'

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

It is said that Vajpayee, who was also fluent in English, was the force behind uplifting Hindi to the international platform by using the language at the UN each time he delivered a speech.

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The focus of the talks will be to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties, diplomatic sources said.

Uri attack could be 'reaction' to situation in Kashmir: Sharif

Uri attack could be 'reaction' to situation in Kashmir: Sharif

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Sharif said that India hastily blamed Pakistan without any investigation. He said India behaved in an "irresponsible way" when it blamed Pakistan "without any evidence".

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'Jammu and Kashmir is free for any movement and accessible to all including citizens, outsiders, journalists and all others for free movement'

PM gives nod to diplomatically isolate Pak: Sources

PM gives nod to diplomatically isolate Pak: Sources

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

According to sources, India is to present all actionable evidence against Pakistan if required at international bodies.

India must lift inhuman curfew in Kashmir: Pak PM

India must lift inhuman curfew in Kashmir: Pak PM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

In his address to the UNGA, Khan spoke at length about India's decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and criticised the government's move to put in place a communication lockdown.

Houston trumped, PM arrives in New York for 74th UNGA

Houston trumped, PM arrives in New York for 74th UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

A total of over 75 Heads of State and Foreign Ministers will be meeting with Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar and minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan during the week across various platforms.

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

UN elects 5 nations as non-permanent security council members

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday elected Chad, Chile, Lithuania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning in January 2014.

India slams Imran's remarks on Kashmir, asks Pak to stop terror on its soil

India slams Imran's remarks on Kashmir, asks Pak to stop terror on its soil

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Pakistan's "deceitful stand" on dialogue, while supporting terror and violence, "stands exposed" to the whole world, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar told reporters while replying to queries on Khan's remarks.

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Will stand for rights of Kashmiris: Imran Khan in PoK

Refugee athletes can compete under Olympic flag at Rio Games

Refugee athletes can compete under Olympic flag at Rio Games

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

A resolution, which was supported by 180 out of the 193 UN member states, calls for the Olympic Truce to be respected from seven days before the start of the August 5-21 Olympic Games until seven days after the September 7-18 Paralympic Games.

Pakistan army claims Indian firing on LoC killed captain

Pakistan army claims Indian firing on LoC killed captain

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The Pakistan army on Wednesday claimed "unprovoked" Indian firing across the Line of Control in Kashmir had killed one of its officers and injured a soldier.

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Referring to Kim Jong-Un, Trump said 'Rocket Man', is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime.

No opening of Kartarpur corridor if there are no talks: Pak

No opening of Kartarpur corridor if there are no talks: Pak

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan is located across the river Ravi, about four kilometres from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur district.

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21. The Indian missions abroad are trying to reach out to the people through digital media as well as through the network of institutions which support yoga, officials said.

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

He said India can have a possible role in creating a multilateral forum of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.

Trump says he will hold second summit with 'terrific' Kim

Trump says he will hold second summit with 'terrific' Kim

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The US president praised Kim as "very open" and "terrific", despite the glacial pace of progress toward denuclearisation on the Korean Peninsula.

Imran calls India's decision to cancel talks 'arrogant'

Imran calls India's decision to cancel talks 'arrogant'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'Disappointed at the arrogant and negative response by India to my call for resumption of the peace dialogue,' Prime Minister Khan said in a tweet.

Let's talk and resolve all issues: Imran Khan writes to Modi

Let's talk and resolve all issues: Imran Khan writes to Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Khan proposed a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York this month.

Patel protest fizzles out amid chants of 'Modi, Modi' in New York

Patel protest fizzles out amid chants of 'Modi, Modi' in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

A leader of the Patel community rubbishes reports that the anti-Modi protest has been called off

PM, 57 ministers to mark Yoga Day events across India

PM, 57 ministers to mark Yoga Day events across India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

While Modi will be performing yoga along with thousands of people at the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh, his cabinet colleagues Singh and Jaitley have been assigned the task of leading the 2nd IYD programmes in Lucknow and Mumbai respectively.

India re-nominates Bhandari for another term as ICJ judge

India re-nominates Bhandari for another term as ICJ judge

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

During his term at the ICJ, Bhandari has delivered individual opinions in 11 cases covering a broad spectrum of subjects such as maritime disputes, whaling in Antarctica, crime of genocide, delimitation of continental shelf, nuclear disarmament, financing of terrorism and violation of sovereign rights.

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The president and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad during the visit.

Pak's Jadhav swapping claim another imaginary lie: India

Pak's Jadhav swapping claim another imaginary lie: India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Contradicting Asif's claim, the office of the Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Haneef Atmar issued a statement saying there was no mention or reference of India or an Indian citizen during his meeting with the Pakistani foreign minister on September 21 in New York.

PM Modi arrives in Frankfurt on his way home

PM Modi arrives in Frankfurt on his way home

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Frankfurt en route to New Delhi after concluding his visit to the US where he met President Barack Obama and agreed to make joint efforts to dismantle terrorist safe havens besides stepping up cooperation in defence, energy, economy and space.

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

India seeks probe into nuclear links between Pakistan, North Korea

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The demand for a probe comes amid reports that Pyongyang had clandestinely received nuclear enrichment technology from Pakistan when A Q Khan was at the helm of Islamabad's nuclear programme.

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

According to the government's notification, 10 central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology Act for computer interception and analysis, ministry of home affairs officials said.

Sushma meets foreign envoys in New York

Sushma meets foreign envoys in New York

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of seven countries, including the United Kingdom, on the sidelines of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Trump again: Offered to help India, Pak on Kashmir

Trump again: Offered to help India, Pak on Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Trump, addressing reporters at the UN on Wednesday, said he has had "very productive conversations" with leaders of India and Pakistan on the margins of the UN General Assembly. "With respect to Pakistan and India, we talked about Kashmir. Whatever help I can be, I said, I offered, whether it's arbitration or mediation or whatever it has to be."

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The US President also encouraged Prime Minister Modi to improve relations with Pakistan.

PM grants $12m to Pacific island states, $150m line of credit

PM grants $12m to Pacific island states, $150m line of credit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

A release issued by the MEA said the meeting was attended by the heads of delegations of Fiji, Republic of Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Nauru, Republic of Palau, Independent State of Papua New Guinea, The Independent State of Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kingdom of Tonga, Tuvalu and Republic of Vanuatu.

Oxford United's Siddiqi to turn out for Real Kashmir FC

Oxford United's Siddiqi to turn out for Real Kashmir FC

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

The 33-year-old has vast experience of playing in the United Kingdom, United States and the Gulf.

Modi, Trump to meet twice in US next week: Envoy

Modi, Trump to meet twice in US next week: Envoy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'The US President is joining the Prime Minister in addressing a huge Indian diaspora event in Houston and they will also meet on the margins of the UNGA in New York'

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The resolution failed to be adopted on Thursday as it could not garner two-thirds support in the General Assembly.

Why India wanted sovereign guarantee in Rafale deal

Why India wanted sovereign guarantee in Rafale deal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

New Delhi sought a sovereign guarantee to prevent Paris from ever citing the Arms Trade Treaty to interrupt, modify or cease delivery of the Rafale fighter at any stage.

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ups his style ante for the Obama visit.

NEVER called Dr Singh a village woman: Sharif

NEVER called Dr Singh a village woman: Sharif

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

In an attempt to end the controversy over his purported remarks about his Indian counterpart, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that he never called Manmohan Singh a "village woman".