K J M Varma And Seema Hakhu Kachru

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China denies report of plan to build tunnel to divert Brahmaputra waters

China denies report of plan to build tunnel to divert Brahmaputra waters

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2017

The proposed tunnel, which would drop down from the world's highest plateau in multiple sections connected by waterfalls, would provide water in China's largest administrative division, comprising vast swathes of deserts and dry grasslands.

China to block resolution declaring JeM chief Azhar as global terrorist again

China to block resolution declaring JeM chief Azhar as global terrorist again

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2017

China had in August extended by three months its technical hold on the proposal to list JeM founder Azhar as a global terrorist after having blocked the move in February this year at the United Nations.

Where is the body of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews?

Where is the body of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2017

Sherin, who went missing on October 7 from her suburban Dallas home, was found dead in a culvert on October 22.

Foster mom denies any involvement in Sherin's death

Foster mom denies any involvement in Sherin's death

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2017

She was 'interrogated for hours by several officers with no attorney present' a few days later.

No successor in sight. Xi is China's unquestioned boss

No successor in sight. Xi is China's unquestioned boss

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2017

The Politburo Standing Committee -- the most powerful body in China -- is unveiled, but in a break from Communist party convention, no successor to Xi Jinping is named.

'It's heartbreaking and shocking': Richardson mourns death of Sherin

'It's heartbreaking and shocking': Richardson mourns death of Sherin

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2017

Sherin was confirmed dead by US police on Tuesday after over two weeks of investigation. She was missing since October 7.

US: Missing 3-yr-old is dead; foster father says she choked on milk

US: Missing 3-yr-old is dead; foster father says she choked on milk

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2017

Mathews had previously claimed that Sherin went missing after he sent her outside their home at around 3 am on October 7 as punishment for not drinking her milk.

China's CPC enshrines Xi's name in constitution, on par with Mao, Deng

China's CPC enshrines Xi's name in constitution, on par with Mao, Deng

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2017

Xi's concept of "socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era" was added to the party's Constitution

US cops find body during search, 'most likely' of 3-year-old missing Indian girl

US cops find body during search, 'most likely' of 3-year-old missing Indian girl

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2017

The body was found about half a mile from Mathews' house.

Doklam standoff 'safely resolved' after talks: PLA official

Doklam standoff 'safely resolved' after talks: PLA official

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2017

The official cited it as an example of 'how the Chinese military is trying to resolve issues through dialogue mechanisms'.

Meeting Dalai Lama is a major offence: China to world leaders

Meeting Dalai Lama is a major offence: China to world leaders

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2017

'Would not accept the arguments of foreign countries and leaders to meet the Lama as a religious leader'

Ready to maintain peace at frontiers with India: China

Ready to maintain peace at frontiers with India: China

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2017

Sitharaman had a brief conversation with Chinese soldiers during her maiden visit to the Nathu La border post in Sikkim.

In a first, Chinese, Pakistani pilots jointly fly jets in combat drills

In a first, Chinese, Pakistani pilots jointly fly jets in combat drills

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2017

"Speaking of Pakistan, the first word that comes to my mind is 'Iron Pak'," Col Wu Qian told a media briefing

There's terrorism in Pak, but not state-sponsored: Chinese media on Swaraj's UNGA address

There's terrorism in Pak, but not state-sponsored: Chinese media on Swaraj's UNGA address

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2017

If smart enough, India should befriend China and respect Pakistan, preventing disputes from spilling over, the article said.

China opposed to third-party involvement in resolving border disputes

China opposed to third-party involvement in resolving border disputes

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2017

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, while reacting to Japan's plans to step up investments in the northeastern states, told the media that China is opposed to any foreign investment in the areas where it has disputes with India.

China opposes Jap investment plan in 'disputed areas'

China opposes Jap investment plan in 'disputed areas'

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2017

China also said that it was opposed to any third-party involvement in the resolution of the Sino-India boundary disputes.

Can't share Brahmaputra data now: China

Can't share Brahmaputra data now: China

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2017

However, Beijing expresses readiness for talks to reopen the Nathu La pass for the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Days after BRICS declaration, China says Pak did its best to fight terror

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2017

'No one knows Pak and understands Pak better than China,' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

That's not what your PM said: China reacts to Army chief's remarks

That's not what your PM said: China reacts to Army chief's remarks

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2017

'We should not treat each other as rivals. We should make cooperation the mainstream, China said.

From snakes to mould, the health dangers from Hurricane Harvey's floods

From snakes to mould, the health dangers from Hurricane Harvey's floods

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2017

The storm has wrecked havoc, killing at least 60 people and costing up to $180 billion (Rs 11,542 crore).