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PM writes to Punjab CM on US gurdwara shooting

PM writes to Punjab CM on US gurdwara shooting

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has written to Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, appraising him that India has taken up the issue of shooting in a United States gurdwara with Washington.

Review: Is the Honor 20i worth Rs 14,999?

Review: Is the Honor 20i worth Rs 14,999?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The Honor 20i is a complete package in the budget smartphone segment, says Khalid Anzar.

MEA downplays use of 'Indian administered' J&K by US

MEA downplays use of 'Indian administered' J&K by US

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

MEA said the use of the term 'Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir' merely affirmed Indian position that Syed Salahuddin had been involved in cross-border terrorism against India.

'Israel could use Azerbaijan airbases to attack Iran'

'Israel could use Azerbaijan airbases to attack Iran'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Israel is "deeply embedded" in Azerbaijan and can use its airbases bordering Iran to carry out an attack against Iranian nuclear installations, a media report said.

No apologies: US sends more drones to hit targets in Pak

No apologies: US sends more drones to hit targets in Pak

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

Islamabad has always protested against the drone strikes by the US administration but America has not paid any heed to its demands, says Tahir Ali

Kissinger warned of another Indo-Pak war in mid-70s

Kissinger warned of another Indo-Pak war in mid-70s

Rediff.com17 May 2012

The pro-Pakistan tilt of the United States administration continued well into mid-70s, with the then Secretary of State Henry Kissinger expressing concern over Russia's arms sale to New Delhi warning that this could trigger another Indian attack on Pakistan.

US forces in India: CPI-M wants some answers

US forces in India: CPI-M wants some answers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The Communist Party of India Marxist on Saturday raised questions about the alleged presence of American Special Forces in India. The party pointed out that Commander of the US Pacific Command Admiral Robert Willard had stated at a Congressional hearing that American Special forces assist teams are stationed in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. But the ministry of external affairs and the ministry of defence have both denied his claims.

Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The government has conveyed its "deep concern" to the US administration over attacks on Indians there, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday, asserting that the safety of Indian diaspora was a top priority.

US complains about harassment of diplomatic staff in Pak

US complains about harassment of diplomatic staff in Pak

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

United States authorities have complained to Pakistan's Foreign Office about the alleged harassment of American diplomatic staff and expressed concern at the "inaction" on an earlier complaint lodged two years ago. In a letter to the Foreign Office earlier in March, the US administration updated Pakistani authorities on the alleged harassment of staff of its embassy and consulates.

India has stopped buying Iran oil, confirms envoy to US

India has stopped buying Iran oil, confirms envoy to US

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Indian Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India has stopped importing oil from Iran after the United States refused to extend exemption from sanctions earlier this month.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The US administration will take the final call in a meeting in coming weeks.

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In the most recent show of force, Pyongyang put its military might on display during a parade on April 15 marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of present ruler Kim Jong Un.

A dark shadow over Indo-US nuclear deal

A dark shadow over Indo-US nuclear deal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

After the second US-India strategic dialogue, Aziz Haniffa finds growing concern about the civilian nuclear deal trapped in limbo.

Infy to hire 2,000 locals in North Carolina

Infy to hire 2,000 locals in North Carolina

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Infosys is planning to hire the first 500 within two years.

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'India should be able to weather the storm, given its enhanced standing among the major powers. However, India's international clout is partly from its rapidly growing emerging economy and a large and expanding commercial market. 'If the Indian economy continues to slow and protectionist barriers advance, then our international clout will also diminish. The international fallout from bringing the Valley to heel may be more difficult to handle,' says Shyam Saran.

The knives are out! S&P's US downgrade may be probed

The knives are out! S&P's US downgrade may be probed

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

The unprecedented downgrade of the US' creditworthiness by ratings agency Standard and Poor's may face a probe by a Senate committee, reports have said.

Pakistan still considers India its mortal enemy: Obama

Pakistan still considers India its mortal enemy: Obama

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday evaded a question about whether he would be willing to cut off all assistance to Pakistan in the wake of allegations by recently retired chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen that the Haqqani network is a veritable arm of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence.

No threat to my government, says Gilani

No threat to my government, says Gilani

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said there was no threat to his government due to the "Memogate" scandal even as he pledged that the matter would be investigated as a top priority to uncover the truth behind the secret memo sent to the US administration.

Indian engineer, shot dead in Kansas cremated in Hyderabad

Indian engineer, shot dead in Kansas cremated in Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Kuchibhotla's father Madhusudana Rao lit the funeral pyre at the crematorium in Jubilee Hills.

Evidence on coup crystal clear, says Pak businessman

Evidence on coup crystal clear, says Pak businessman

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

A US-based businessman has claimed that he has "crystal clear" evidence to back his claim that he acted as an intermediary between President Asif Ali Zardari and the US administration to avert a military coup in wake of the unilateral US raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

Meera Shankar given warm send off in the US

Meera Shankar given warm send off in the US

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

India's outgoing ambassador to the United States, Meera Shankar, was showered with praises as the US administration gave her a warm send off, with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lauding her role in strengthening the partnership between the two countries.

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

I look forward to many years of success and friendship, working together to solve not only our problems, but world problems and problems of great danger and security, says President Trump in Beijing.

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

A realistic assessment will tell us that not much has changed between India and Pakistan; the relationship remains as fraught as before with little prospect of reconciliation, notes Ajai Shukla.

Hillary Clinton arrives in India

Hillary Clinton arrives in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

On a two-day official visit to India, she is accompanied by 25-member delegation including top security officials in the US Administration and will hold talks with her counterpart External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on a host of key bilateral, regional and international issues.

Al Qaeda No 2 killed in Pakistan: US official

Al Qaeda No 2 killed in Pakistan: US official

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Al Qaeda's second-in-command Atiyah Abd al-Rahman has been killed in a United States drone attack in the mountains of Pakistan's Waziristan area, American officials have said, further damaging the terror group that appears weakened since the death of Osama bin Laden in May.

US thought India will capture PoK after 1971 war: CIA files

US thought India will capture PoK after 1971 war: CIA files

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

The US government was readying a strategy should India smash military power of West Pakistan.

The Indian behind the US rating downgrade

The Indian behind the US rating downgrade

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

There is an Indian at the helm of affairs surrounding the historic downgrade of the United States' creditworthiness, as ratings agency S&P's unprecedented move was taken under the leadership of Deven Sharma.

'India's aviation technology 20 years behind US, West'

'India's aviation technology 20 years behind US, West'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

India's aviation industry is 20-30 years behind the United States and other western nations, believes US envoy Timothy Roemer.

'US panel views on minorities based on lack of understanding of India'

'US panel views on minorities based on lack of understanding of India'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

India on Thursday dismissed allegations made during a US Congressional Commission briefing that "violence" against minorities was taking place after the advent of the Modi government, saying it was based on lack of understanding of India, its Constitution and society.

'Don't speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close doors to them'

'Don't speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close doors to them'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

She urged the US administration to "recognise that we cannot in one breath speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close America's doors to them."

Indian Muslims speak up against air strikes on Libya

Indian Muslims speak up against air strikes on Libya

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Rediff.com talked to some members of the Muslim community in India to gauge their reaction to the air-strikes on Libya.

Pak tries to stop US from backing Pasha's suit

Pak tries to stop US from backing Pasha's suit

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Pakistani diplomats are engaged in behind-the-scenes diplomacy in a bid to stop United States President Barack Obama's administration from supporting a lawsuit filed against Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha in a US court by relatives of two Jewish-American victims of the Mumbai terror attacks.

US hits back at S&P for rating downgrade

US hits back at S&P for rating downgrade

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

The 'AAA' rating is the highest possible rating and the world's largest economy had been enjoying this top-notch rating ever since the agencies began assigning sovereign credit rating to the country.

Musharraf back in power? No way, says US envoy

Musharraf back in power? No way, says US envoy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

'He has about as much chance of coming back to power as (former Soviet) President (Mikhail) Gorbachev,' The News quoted Richard Holbrooke, US administration's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, as saying to a gathering of American diplomats and security experts.

S&P fires warning shot by downgrading US

S&P fires warning shot by downgrading US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

S&P's specific concern is that: "US policymakers might not reach an agreement on how to address medium- and long-term fiscal challenges."

How Obama turned his visit into a historic one

How Obama turned his visit into a historic one

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Karl F Inderfurth, who was Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs in the Clinton administration, and Nicholas Burns, who was Under Secretary of State in the Bush Administration, told rediff.com that Obama's endorsement during his address to a joint session of Parliament thus made his visit to India transformational too in a sense as had the trip by Clinton in March of 2000 and Bush in March 2006.

Saudi Arabia told US to bomb Iran: WikiLeaks

Saudi Arabia told US to bomb Iran: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

A number of Middle Eastern nations have expressed concern over Iran's aspirations of becoming a nuclear armed state, according to the secret cables released by whistleblower website WikiLeaks. Saudi Arabia's leader King Abdullah has even asked the US to consider bombing Iran's nuclear facilities, reveal the cables."He told you (US administration) to cut off the head of the snake," the Saudi ambassador to Washington Adel al-Jubeir is quoted as saying.

US concerned over future government in Pak: Tillerson

US concerned over future government in Pak: Tillerson

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Tillerson said that he believed that the US has a partner in Pakistan.

Rupee surges to 2-week high of 67.95 vs USD

Rupee surges to 2-week high of 67.95 vs USD

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Bearish greenback overseas and robust capital inflows predominantly supported the domestic currency