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Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Pannun 'Plot': 'Biden has received a wake up call'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'US officials must grapple with the possibility that one of its closest partners attempted an extrajudicial killing on its soil.' 'This is not something that friends typically do to friends.'

PM Modi breaks protocol again, walks down Rajpath to greet people

PM Modi breaks protocol again, walks down Rajpath to greet people

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Last year too, on the Republic Day, the prime minister walked down the Rajpath to greet people.

Jaishankar discusses Sudan with UN chief, supports efforts for early ceasefire

Jaishankar discusses Sudan with UN chief, supports efforts for early ceasefire

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Jaishankar, who met Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York, also discussed other issues, including India's presidency of the G20 and the Ukraine conflict, with the UN chief.

India, UAE ink 14 pacts; no word on $75 bn investment

India, UAE ink 14 pacts; no word on $75 bn investment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Terming his discussions as 'fruitful and productive', Modi said the discussions were wide ranging, covering the entire spectrum of the bilateral engagement.

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 1,000-mark; countries step in with aid

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 1,000-mark; countries step in with aid

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Floods triggered by the torrential rain since June 14 have wreaked havoc, inundating a vast swathe of flat land in the south and southwest of the country.

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi in UAE

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi in UAE

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Some interesting moments from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the United Arab Emirates.

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian prime minister to the country.

Man City hoping to overturn Champions League ban

Man City hoping to overturn Champions League ban

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Manchester City will attempt to overturn their two-year UEFA ban from European football when a three-day hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland begins on Monday. European soccer's governing body UEFA ruled in February that City had committed serious breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations and failed to cooperate with its investigation, handing them a ban and a 30 million euro (24.9 million pounds) fine.

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The UAE is the second country after France to send troops to participate in the Republic Day parade of India, a tradition started last year.

In quiet visit to Saudi, NSA apprises Crown Prince of Kashmir situation

In quiet visit to Saudi, NSA apprises Crown Prince of Kashmir situation

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Doval and Salman also deliberated on a range of bilateral, regional issues including the missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities last month and ways to further deepen anti-terror cooperation.

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Friday for the 2022 Winter Olympics and a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, bringing with him a deal to increase natural gas supplies to China amid rising tension with the West.

Gearing up for the big bash called Republic Day

Gearing up for the big bash called Republic Day

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

India's military prowess and its cultural diversity is bound to leave the chief guest, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, spellbound.

Manchester City aren't the only big spenders, says Guardiola

Manchester City aren't the only big spenders, says Guardiola

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

If there is one thing that still riles Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, it is the suggestion that his English Premier League success is down to money. After City were cleared of breaking UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which overturned the club's two-year European ban, the Spaniard was in a fiery mood as he railed against the idea that cash was behind the club's two Premier League titles.

India invited as 'Guest of Honour' to OIC meet, Sushma Swaraj to attend

India invited as 'Guest of Honour' to OIC meet, Sushma Swaraj to attend

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The ministry of external affairs called the invitation a "welcome recognition" of the presence of 185 million Muslims in India and of their contribution to its pluralistic ethos, and of India's contribution to the Islamic world.

UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

UAE Deputy PM's bustard hunting convoy attacked in Pak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The team of hunters was unhurt in the attack that happened in Guchak area of Panjgur, however, two vehicles of the convoy were damaged in the firing, police said.

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Modi is the first foreign leader to be invited to the palace by the Crown Prince, who appreciated the role played by Indian workers in the development of UAE as a modern nation, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The overwhelming feeling at the end of COP 27 was that despite decades of meetings and landmark accords, like the Paris Agreement, the world was still not doing enough to slow the climate crisis, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

PHOTOS: Towering inferno rips through skyscraper in UAE

PHOTOS: Towering inferno rips through skyscraper in UAE

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

A towering inferno has ripped through a residential skyscraper in the United Arab Emirates -- the third such incident in just over a year.

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Glimpses of the colourful parade we will see on Rajpath in New Delhi on Thursday.

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Delay in $75bn investment fund due to India, says UAE

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

"There has been one meeting (on this). It is a matter of setting up the governance structures. Now ball is in the court of the Indian side to finalise the governance of the setting up of the fund. We are ready for it," the UAE ambassador Dr Ahmed Al Banna said.

They think he will take Manchester City to new level...But will he?

They think he will take Manchester City to new level...But will he?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Pep Guardiola is a 'proven winner' who will take Manchester City to a 'whole new level', the Premier League club's chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has said.

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Trump unlikely to attend India's 2019 Republic Day parade

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

India has already shortlisted the names of two-three heads of states for extending invitation to be chief guest at the Republic Day parade.

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Bolsonaro treated to amazing display at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

This is the third time that a Brazilian president was the chief guest at the Republic Day. The last time a Brazilian president was the chief guest was in 2004 when Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attended the parade.

PM Modi leaves for UAE on two-day visit

PM Modi leaves for UAE on two-day visit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for the UAE on a two-day visit packed with a string of engagements high on substance and symbolism, including talks with the country's leadership and an address to the Indian diaspora.

Mourinho feels Neymar 'not expensive'; Klopp criticises deal

Mourinho feels Neymar 'not expensive'; Klopp criticises deal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Jose Mourinho and Juergen Klopp's conflicting views on Neymar's imminent move from Barcelona to Paris St Germain offer an insight into how the 222 million euro (199 million pounds) deal has divided opinion across football.

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

India has welcomed the UAE's announcement to confer the top civilian award on Modi.

Now, UAE plans to build a city on Mars by 2117!

Now, UAE plans to build a city on Mars by 2117!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The new project will be associated with research themes featuring the exploration of transportation means, energy and food on the Red Planet.

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.

Highlights from Trump's Saudi Arabia speech

Highlights from Trump's Saudi Arabia speech

Rediff.com21 May 2017

United States President Donald Trump offered a message of unity on Sunday as he called on the Arab world to confront extremism during a highly anticipated speech in the birthplace of Islam.

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

With Donald Trump unable to make it, Modi settles for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

City have experience for Champions League challenge: Aguero

City have experience for Champions League challenge: Aguero

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Manchester City now have enough experience of playing against the European elite to mount a serious challenge in the Champions League, striker Sergio Aguero has said.

Man City banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA

Man City banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

UEFA announced in a statement that City had committed "serious breaches" of the rules while the Premier League club swiftly said on their website that they will appeal the decision to the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

What is Biden trying to tell Modi?

What is Biden trying to tell Modi?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Modi government has been put on notice.'Will it buckle under such pressure? These are times when the moral fibre of the leadership makes all the difference, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Has Modi snubbed Trudeau? Following protocol, says government

Has Modi snubbed Trudeau? Following protocol, says government

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Commentators in Canadian media highlighted that Union Minister of State for Agriculture Gajendra Shekhawat received Trudeau at the Delhi airport when he arrived on a seven-day India visit on Saturday evening and contrasted it against Modi himself receiving several world leaders at the airport.

PM Modi in Jordan on first leg of three-nation tour

PM Modi in Jordan on first leg of three-nation tour

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Jordan's King Abdullah II and said he had "wonderful" meeting that would further boost India-Jordan ties.

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Iranian Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni said his country is 'not for war'. "We are looking for peace and prosperity for everybody in this region," he said.

From Manchester to Mumbai, City owners expand their global empire

From Manchester to Mumbai, City owners expand their global empire

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano said the group had been looking for years at soccer in India and the Indian Super League (ISL), which is currently in its sixth season.

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Under the deal, Israel would suspend its plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank.

Who will blink first? Trump or Qatar's emir?

Who will blink first? Trump or Qatar's emir?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'Did Trump hint at US military intervention in Qatar?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.