Yoshita Singh

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After Modi's address, US lawmakers line up for his autograph

After Modi's address, US lawmakers line up for his autograph

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nearly hour-long address to the United States Congress evoked multiple standing ovations, applauses and cheers from American lawmakers and chants of 'Modi, Modi' from members of the diaspora community sitting in the grand House Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2023

The prime minister, wearing an especially customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers, began his address with a 'Namaste' and thanked people for coming here from far away to attend the celebration.

Modi to lead historic Yoga session at UN headquarters

Modi to lead historic Yoga session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2023

In a video message on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Modi said India has always nurtured traditions that unite, adopt and embrace and made a fervent appeal to eliminate contradictions, hurdles and resistances through yoga.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist 26/11 terrorist

China blocks India-US move to blacklist 26/11 terrorist

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2023

Beijing blocked the proposal that had been moved by the US and co-designated by India to blacklist Mir under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council as a global terrorist and subject him to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.

Ahead of Modi's visit, UN honours 26/11 victims

Ahead of Modi's visit, UN honours 26/11 victims

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2023

The United Nations has dedicated a solidarity tree in remembrance of victims of terrorism with a solemn ceremony that also honoured victims of the 2008 Mumbai attack, on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the world organisation.

Modi collaborates with Grammy winner singer for a song

Modi collaborates with Grammy winner singer for a song

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning Indian-American singer Falu for a special song to promote the benefits of millets and their potential to alleviate world hunger.

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2023

In a historic commemoration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a yoga session for the first time at United Nations Headquarters in New York on the 9th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on June 21.

You ask BJP, they will say...: Rahul on train tragedy

You ask BJP, they will say...: Rahul on train tragedy

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2023

Rahul said that if you ask the BJP why a train accident happened, they will say the Congress Party did such and such thing 50 years ago, taking a swipe at the government following the Odisha train accident, one of the worst railway tragedies in the country.

Cab driver reveals details of Harry, Meghan car chase

Cab driver reveals details of Harry, Meghan car chase

Rediff.com   18 May 2023

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were 'pretty nervous' as they were chased by paparazzi in New York, according to an Indian-American cab driver who drove the couple for about 10 minutes after picking them up at a police station in Manhattan.

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

Rediff.com   18 May 2023

In more than a decade since 2002, 60 fugitives were extradited or deported by foreign governments to India, which received a major victory in its fight to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice when a US federal court agreed to the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to the country.

Rana wanted top Pak military honour for 26/11 attackers

Rana wanted top Pak military honour for 26/11 attackers

Rediff.com   18 May 2023

Pakistani-origin terror convict Tahawwur Rana, whose extradition to India has received a green signal, was 'very relaxed' in the days after the 26/11 attacks and wanted Pakistan's highest military honour to be bestowed on the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists who carried out the carnage in Mumbai.

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

At UN, China objects India's proposal to blacklist JeM terrorist

Rediff.com   11 May 2023

Rauf Azhar, born in 1974 in Pakistan, had been sanctioned by the United States in December 2010.

Jury says Trump sexually abused, defamed author

Jury says Trump sexually abused, defamed author

Rediff.com   10 May 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed author and advice columnist E Jean Carroll in 1996, a Manhattan federal jury has found and awarded her $5 million for battery and defamation, a verdict that may hurt him in his 2024 bid to regain the White House.

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: Tim Cook

First two retail stores in India 'milestone' for Apple: Tim Cook

Rediff.com   5 May 2023

India is at a "tipping point" and a major focus for Apple, the technology giant's CEO Tim Cook has said, terming the opening of its first two retail stores in the country - in Mumbai and Delhi - as a "milestone" for the company. Speaking at Apple's Q2 2023 earnings call on Thursday, Cook emphasised the dynamism and vibrancy in the Indian market, calling it "unbelievable". "Looking at the business in India, we did set a quarterly record, grew very strong, double digits year-over-year.

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2023

100th episode of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' to be broadcast live in United Nations headquarters

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2023

The WHO on Tuesday issued a product alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in serious injury or death.

Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India slams Pak at UN

Won't waste time in replying to mischievous remarks: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2023

Kamboj's stern response to Pakistan came in her remarks at the UN Security Council open debate on "Maintenance of international peace and security: Effective multilateralism through the defence of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations" chaired by Russia, President of the Council for the month of April.

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

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

Rediff.com   21 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.

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2023

There are concerns that his arrest and arraignment could bring with it a repeat of the kind of violence and protest seen during the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol building by pro-Trump rioters in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election that Trump lost to Joe Biden.

Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2023

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on charges related to paying off a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign, making him the first former US president to face a criminal charge and upending his bid to retake the White House in 2024.