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PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin, calls Russia 'best friend'

PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin, calls Russia 'best friend'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has favoured broadening of the strategic partnership with Russia in nuclear, defence and energy sectors and invited President Vladimir Putin to visit Kudankulam atomic power project during his trip in December for his annual summit.

End of American dream for Indian youth?

End of American dream for Indian youth?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Experts say Indian students will have to accept that international space for them is shrinking.

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'He brings fresh ideas and leadership.' 'Modi is bold, doesn't care about criticism.' Members of the Madison Square Garden audience praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech.

'We did great with the Hindus': Trump thanks Indian-Americans

'We did great with the Hindus': Trump thanks Indian-Americans

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

This is for the first time that Trump has acknowledged the contribution of Indian-Americans and Hindus in his historic electoral victory.

Force China to open its markets for Indian goods

Force China to open its markets for Indian goods

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

'India needs to adopt a more proactive policy of triggering exports to China.'

Sports Shorts: World record weightlifter Lin gets eight-year ban

Sports Shorts: World record weightlifter Lin gets eight-year ban

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Since the bilateral deficit is a reality -- and a worry -- we need to find a way to deal with it,' says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

South American soccer heads charged in latest FIFA probe

South American soccer heads charged in latest FIFA probe

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The United States Soccer Federation said in a statement on the new charges that its hosting of the 2016 Copa America Centenario tournament would go ahead as planned.

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Authorities across states have identified more than 6,000 people who attended the Nizamuddin Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the biggest COVID-19 hotspot in India.

After a brief fall, Sensex ends higher; banks gain, IT declines

After a brief fall, Sensex ends higher; banks gain, IT declines

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Infosys, Tata Motors, ONGC, TCS and GAIL are the top 5 losers.

Cricket can never be free of corruption: Salman Butt

Cricket can never be free of corruption: Salman Butt

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Tainted former Pakistan captain Salman Butt does not believe cricket can ever be completely free of corruption but has praised the mechanism put into place by the ICC and member boards to safeguard players from corrupt elements in the game.

Why NRIs from California supported the AAP

Why NRIs from California supported the AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

'I know of at least one techie who quit his job to join the AAP in Delhi. Many others traveled to India to volunteer during the election. If you ask these volunteers why they were doing it when they can't even vote in India, they say, "We want a corruption-free India".' Ritu Jha looks back on the year that was; it was party time, she says, for news junkies like her.

A path to emerge from the shadows

A path to emerge from the shadows

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

US President Barack Obama's plan to shield up to 4.7 million undocumented immigrants from deportation may be immensely significant, but only a comprehensive legislation from the Congress with a larger goal could do justice to immigrant expectations.

Trump orders construction of Mexico border wall

Trump orders construction of Mexico border wall

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Mexico fights back, says it will 'not pay for any wall'

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

President Trump said that he has great love for young immigrants who came to America as children.

This is right time to buy IT stocks, say analysts

This is right time to buy IT stocks, say analysts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

IT companies have, in recent times, re-invested gains arising from a weaker rupee.

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There was a discussion on trade matters, market access, regulatory issues and barriers. Both leaders underlined the importance of free and fair trade

In Mexico, Trump insists on building 'border wall'

In Mexico, Trump insists on building 'border wall'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

However, he refrained from speaking on Mexican immigrants and also declined to repeat his frequent promise to force Mexico to pay for the wall.

Kashmir not raised or discussed at Modi-Xi summit: FS

Kashmir not raised or discussed at Modi-Xi summit: FS

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

India said a new mechanism will be set up for issues relating to trade and investment.

Achche din: Modi, Satyarthi are 'world's greatest leaders'; Obama not

Achche din: Modi, Satyarthi are 'world's greatest leaders'; Obama not

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Modi is ranked fifth on the 2015 roster of 'World's Greatest Leaders' with Satyarthi coming in at the 28th spot.

How will Britain behave with Modi?

How will Britain behave with Modi?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The best message the Prime Minister could bring to London is that he will return to India to focus on economic matters. Britain, on its part, should ensure that it addresses matters that concern India, instead of engaging in pomp during his visit, says Adam Roberts.

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

Rediff.com17 May 2017

In the run up to three years of the National Democratic Alliance government, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry (Independent Charge) Nirmala Sitharaman says it is time to consolidate some of the major initiatives as well as take new steps.

Breaking protocol, US to host Modi on a 'special gesture date'

Breaking protocol, US to host Modi on a 'special gesture date'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

In a significant departure from tradition, the United States has decided to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi by working out a "special gesture date" around the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly meeting that is scheduled to take place on September 26 in New York.

'India ready for bilateral investment treaty talks with US'

'India ready for bilateral investment treaty talks with US'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The target of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2020 is doable, feels Anand Sharma.

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

IT industry body Nasscom said it is quite hopeful the final contour of the bill would be much more balanced than it is at present.

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Modi chatted with the workers, enquiring about the place and their welfare and jobs.

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

"Terrorists won't win," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured four.

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

In Spain, Modi talks tough on terror

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Modi's visit to Spain will be first visit by an Indian prime minister since 1988.

State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Unveiling his second year agenda to a deeply divided Congress and nation, a bullish United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday used his first State of the Union address to appeal for bipartisanship on issues like immigration while pledging to tackle the Islamic State and a nuclear-armed North Korea.

US Senate passes immigration bill, killer H-1B norms remain

US Senate passes immigration bill, killer H-1B norms remain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The United States Senate has passed the landmark comprehensive immigration reform bill that will provide a pathway to citizenship to some 11 million illegal immigrants, including over 240,000 Indians.

'Not changing India, but building a new India': Modi in Yangon

'Not changing India, but building a new India': Modi in Yangon

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

In a 35-minute address to the Indian diaspora, the prime minister said that his government was not afraid of taking "big" and "tough" decisions in the interest of the country.

Live for the nation, share responsibility: PM tells Indians in Australia

Live for the nation, share responsibility: PM tells Indians in Australia

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dedicated the warm welcome, respect and enthusiasm he received at the Allphones Arena in Olympic Park in Sydney to the 1.25 billion people of India.

Modi-Li talks: Aspirational, productive and positive

Modi-Li talks: Aspirational, productive and positive

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had gone to China with a bagful of initiatives, but not all seems to have been fulfilled given China's reluctance to go the whole hog with him

Modi's Trump Triumph

Modi's Trump Triumph

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'By the time he came out after nearly five hours, he had a one-to-one conversation with the President, a delegation-level meeting, a reception, a dinner, a tour of the White House and a joint statement of a kind none of his predecessors ever had,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi-Trump Summit: 'The buzzword is going to be continuity'

Modi-Trump Summit: 'The buzzword is going to be continuity'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Aziz Haniffa, who has covered every Indian Prime Minister's visit to the US since Rajiv Gandhi in 1985, gives us a peek into what's happening in Washington, DC on the eve of the Modi-Trump summit.

How much will India count with Trump?

How much will India count with Trump?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

His view will be shaped by his perception of US world interests and India's economic performance relative to China.

Modi's foreign policy: Tough on Pakistan, China at arm's length

Modi's foreign policy: Tough on Pakistan, China at arm's length

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

From early indications, the Modi government's foreign policy seems to be pragmatic and reciprocal, says K G Suresh.

Modi seeks to crown global sales pitch with US tour

Modi seeks to crown global sales pitch with US tour

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

How far investors will be convinced by Modi's promise to replace red tape with a "red carpet" remains to be seen.

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday rejected allegations that her ministry was trying to push books written by Hindutva ideologues, saying it will abide by "constitutional modalities" before taking any step.