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US panel seeks continued visa BAN on Narendra Modi

US panel seeks continued visa BAN on Narendra Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2013

United States should continue to maintain a visa ban on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as there was "significant evidence" linking him to the violence in the state in 2002, a Congress-established independent panel on religious freedom has recommended.

Pakistan is a peace loving country: Army chief Kayani

Pakistan is a peace loving country: Army chief Kayani

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

In an apparent riposte to Afghanistan and India, Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday said Pakistan was fully capable of defeating any "external direct threat" despite the current focus of the security forces on internal security.

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

These teens have interesting solutions to every day problems.

UP announces Rs 20 lakh aid to kin of slain peacekeepers

UP announces Rs 20 lakh aid to kin of slain peacekeepers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh each to the family members of two peacekeepers from the state killed during a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Bodies of Indian peacekeepers arrive in Delhi

Bodies of Indian peacekeepers arrive in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

The bodies of the five Indian soldiers, who were killed in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, arrived in India on Thursday morning. The Indian Army personnel, including a Lieutenant Colonel, were killed on Tuesday and four others were injured when their 32-member convoy was ambushed by armed men in Gurmuck in the volatile state of Jonglei in South Sudan.

PM mourns killing of Indian peacekeepers

PM mourns killing of Indian peacekeepers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

A Lt Colonel was among the five army personnel killed on Tuesday when their 32-member convoy came under attack in Gurmuck in the volatile state of Jonglei, South Sudan.

Italian PM calls up Dr Singh over marines issue

Italian PM calls up Dr Singh over marines issue

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday told his Italian counterpart Mario Monti that a view on specific aspects of the case involving two marines facing murder charges in the country cannot be taken pending investigations.

US drone takes out Al Qaeda India branch leader

US drone takes out Al Qaeda India branch leader

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

A deputy leader of Al Qaeda's branch in the Indian subcontinent, who was seen as a "rising star" in terrorist circles, died in an American drone strike in Pakistan in January that also killed an American and Italian hostage, according to a media report.

How India can ensure fuel security

How India can ensure fuel security

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The one fact of life that will be unchanged into the foreseeable future is that India will remain hugely import-dependent for energy, while rival countries are booking sources of supply, or blocking other sources through trade embargoes.

The US under Trump: Why this American is worried

The US under Trump: Why this American is worried

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'I have had a US passport for 26 years. I have a Hindu name. But none of that matters it seems.' 'Today I have also become an immigrant from Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Sudan and Syria.'Today I am Changez Khan and Rizwan Khan.' 'All of us brown people have been put in the same boat by Trump,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Bharat Bala: Mariyaan is the story of human survival

Bharat Bala: Mariyaan is the story of human survival

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The filmmaker talks about his unusual film he is making that will release this summer.

Rajnath says more surgical strikes can't be ruled out

Rajnath says more surgical strikes can't be ruled out

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

He also dismissed as 'a mere eye wash' the house arrest of Lashkar-e-Tayyaba chief Hafiz Saeed.

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

How long can Pakistan remain neutral in the Saudi Arabia-led Yemen conflict?

Iran using India for clandestine activities: US

Iran using India for clandestine activities: US

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Describing Iran as the 'most significant threat' to regional stability, a top American commander has accused Tehran of carrying out clandestine activities in more than a dozen countries including India.

India, Bahrain to strengthen ties in trade, counter-terror

India, Bahrain to strengthen ties in trade, counter-terror

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Swaraj is in Bahrain for a two-day visit to attend the first ministerial meeting of the India-Arab League Cooperation Forum to be held on Sunday.

Pak court seeks information on two Indian prisoners

Pak court seeks information on two Indian prisoners

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

A Pakistani court on Friday asked the secretaries of the interior and foreign ministries to respond to a petition seeking the release of two Indian prisoners who are languishing in jail despite having completed their terms. Justice Shujaat Ali Khan of the Lahore high court issued notices to the two officials in response to a petition filed by lawyer Awais Sheikh seeking the release of Indian prisoners Mangal Singh and Ram Das.

US slaps sanctions on 12 foreign companies

US slaps sanctions on 12 foreign companies

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The United States has slapped non-proliferation sanctions against 12 foreign companies, including four from China, under an act that prohibits transferring of equipment and technology to Iran, North Korea and Syria.

Pakistan to get 42 mn Euro aid from European Commission

Pakistan to get 42 mn Euro aid from European Commission

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

India will continue to be a focus of the European Community's humanitarian assistance in 2013, but five major global hotspots of crises, including Pakistan, will receive the largest chunk of over 661 million Euro aid earmarked for this year, the European Commission has said.

World's 30 best cities to live in

World's 30 best cities to live in

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

European cities continue to dominate the list of world best cities to live in according to the Mercer 2012 Quality of Living Survey.

Indian oil companies are hungry for deals

Indian oil companies are hungry for deals

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Faced with soaring demand, stagnant output at home and a need to diversify from Iranian crude imports lost to Western sanctions, Indian oil companies are hungry for deals like Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's ( ONGC's) Kashagan buy that promise supplies sooner rather than later.

Is OVL making the right acquisitions?

Is OVL making the right acquisitions?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Some analysts have raised doubts on the wisdom of the recent deal. Though the Kashagan field has been under development for 12 years, involving an investment of almost $50 billion, the output isn't great. Even the earlier acquisition of Imperial Energy Corporation has not met the targets.

What intolerance? There's none in India: Govt

What intolerance? There's none in India: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

The prevailing communal situation in the country does not indicate existence of alleged intolerance in the country, the government said on Tuesday.

Centre relaxes 60-day rule on tourist visa

Centre relaxes 60-day rule on tourist visa

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

India has relaxed its tourist visa rules by lifting restrictions imposed on foreign visitors who want to visit India within a period of 60 days of their earlier visit.Citizens of Pakistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sudan, people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin and "stateless persons" will continue to come under the 60-day rule.

Indian oil firms focus on production in fight for foreign assets

Indian oil firms focus on production in fight for foreign assets

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

While not all the oil bought overseas turns up in domestic refineries, it can give companies a stake in the global crude trade.

India ranked at 115 on women empowerment scale: Survey

India ranked at 115 on women empowerment scale: Survey

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Although the knowledge economy has created enormous opportunities in the country, too many women are still prevented from reaching their full potential by a combination of cultural restrictions, gender discrimination, and lack of resources.

OVL group shortlisted in ConocoPhillips sale

OVL group shortlisted in ConocoPhillips sale

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The Houston-based company is selling up to 50 per cent of its oil-sand reserves in Alberta. There are some producing assets and some exploration assets on offer.

Anti-Islam video sparks protests in Kolkata

Anti-Islam video sparks protests in Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Hundreds of Muslims on Thursday held protests against an anti-Islam video and tried to march to the American Center here, which closed down for the second half of the day.

India to focus on terrorism, global economy, UNSC reforms

India to focus on terrorism, global economy, UNSC reforms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Ahead of the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, India on Monday said its focus at the high-level meeting will be terrorism, UN Security Council reforms, managing the global financial system, Palestine and piracy.

India to focus on terror, UNSC reforms, Syria at UNGA

India to focus on terror, UNSC reforms, Syria at UNGA

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Terrorism, UNSC reforms, piracy, peacekeeping and Syria will be among the focus areas of India when External Affairs Minister S M Krishna will participate in the UN General Assembly in New York on October 1.

Google India has blocked access to anti-Islam film: Govt

Google India has blocked access to anti-Islam film: Govt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Google India has blocked access to an anti-Islam film that has triggered violence in many countries and led to the killing of the United States ambassador in Libya, the government said on Sunday.

Al Qaeda calls for more attacks on US missions

Al Qaeda calls for more attacks on US missions

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Amid growing anti-United States protests, the Al Qaeda has called for fresh attacks on American missions and personnel in the Arab world and the West, as Washington faced resistance from Gulf nations in sending marines to reinforce security of its embassies there and ordered non-essential staff in Sudan and Tunisia to leave.

New immigration order next week to address concerns of court: Trump

New immigration order next week to address concerns of court: Trump

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

"We've vetting very, very strongly. Very, very strongly. But we need help, and we need help by getting that executive order passed," he said.

South Sudanese runner to race under Olympic flag

South Sudanese runner to race under Olympic flag

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

A marathon runner born in what is now South Sudan will be allowed to run under the Olympic flag in London, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.

Ban Ki-moon condoles death of Indian soldier in Congo

Ban Ki-moon condoles death of Indian soldier in Congo

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed deep regret over the death of an Indian UN peacekeeper who was killed during clashes between renegade soldiers of Congo and government troops on the border with Uganda.

US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

US President Trump signs revised travel ban, exempts Iraq

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The new executive order, which will come into force on March 16, covers people from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen.

Hero's welcome for Drogba as African qualifiers begin

Hero's welcome for Drogba as African qualifiers begin

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Didier Drogba can expect a hero's welcome when he returns to the continent for the start of the group phase of Africa's World Cup preliminaries at the weekend, a fortnight after his Champions League triumph.

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Security experts discovered the new data-stealing virus dubbed Flame, which they say has lurked inside thousands of computers across West Asia for as long as five years as part of a sophisticated cyber warfare campaign.

Bihar hospitals defenceless before Kala azar menace

Bihar hospitals defenceless before Kala azar menace

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Thousands of kala azar patients in Bihar, most of whom are from impoverished backgrounds; are battling for their lives, since no drugs are not available in state hospitals for the last several months, officials on Wednesday said.

Al Qaeda threat forces US to shut 22 embassies

Al Qaeda threat forces US to shut 22 embassies

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

The United States has increased security at all its major airports and railway stations, and has taken a number of measures, that include temporary closure of its 22 diplomatic missions, following a "very specific" Al Qaeda threat emanating from the Arabian Peninsula.

Review: <I>Mariyaan</i> is a beautiful love story

Review: Mariyaan is a beautiful love story

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

This Dhanush starrer is a must-watch!

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