K J M Varma And Seema Hakhu Kachru

Stories by K J M Varma And Seema Hakhu Kachru

Play constructive role in South China Sea dispute, Xi Jinping tells Obama

Play constructive role in South China Sea dispute, Xi Jinping tells Obama

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2016

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday asked the United States to "play a constructive role" in maintaining peace and stability in the disputed South China Sea, asserting that Beijing will "unswervingly" safeguard its sovereignty over the area.

'Hello Hangzhou': PM Modi arrives in China for G20 summit

'Hello Hangzhou': PM Modi arrives in China for G20 summit

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2016

"Hello Hangzhou! PM lands in China to attend the G20 Summit," Modi tweeted.

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

China's state-run media commented that India's close relationship with the US could create geopolitical rivalries in Asia.

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

India has undertaken a number of structural reforms.

GST: China likely to see it as a scope not threat

GST: China likely to see it as a scope not threat

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

'With 1.3 billion consumers, India's market has great potential.'

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying said China-Pakistan cooperation is in accordance with the 48-member nuclear club, which supervises global nuclear commerce.

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

Sixteen people were feared dead after a large hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire and crashed in central Texas on Saturday, according to officials.

'Floods submerged my bed': 250 killed or missing in China rains

'Floods submerged my bed': 250 killed or missing in China rains

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2016

Over 500 soldiers, 1,000 people and 62 speedboats have been sent for rescue work while more than 10,000 people have been sent to ensure the safety of river banks.

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

Chinese Premier Premier Li Keqiang said world economic recovery should not be driven by mainly China, but in concert with many countries.

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

An adamant China on Thursday said "no country should or can put itself opposite the NPT".

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

China seals off part of South China Sea for military drills

China seals off part of South China Sea for military drills

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

The PLA Air Force has conducted a combat air patrol in the South China Sea recently, which will become "a regular practice" in the future

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

The gunman, identified as 29-year-old Gavin Eugene Long, dressed in black and armed with a rifle, shot the police officers in an "ambush-style" attack on Sunday.

Chinese paper shows India among nations supporting it on SCS

Chinese paper shows India among nations supporting it on SCS

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

A state-run Chinese newspaper on Wednesdy included India among the nations which supported China's stand on the strategic South China Sea after Beijing rejected the verdict of a United Nations-backed tribunal that struck down the Communist giant's claims of "historical rights" in the disputed area.

China decries South China Sea verdict

China decries South China Sea verdict

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

China released a white paper against the UN-backed tribunal's verdict, insisting that Beijing has claims over the strategic region for 2,000 years.

Obama to Dallas mourners: 'We're not as divided as we seem'

Obama to Dallas mourners: 'We're not as divided as we seem'

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

The US president paid tributes to the five police officers killed in the deadly sniper attack in Dallas.

China has 'no historic rights' in South China Sea, rules tribunal

China has 'no historic rights' in South China Sea, rules tribunal

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

An international tribunal in the Hague has ruled in favour of the Philippines.

PHOTOS: Dallas weeps for its 'boys in blue'

PHOTOS: Dallas weeps for its 'boys in blue'

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

A broken-hearted city attended a candlelight vigil to share in its sorrow for the cops killed in a sniper attack.

Prisoner grabs cop's gun, kills two in US courthouse before being shot dead

Prisoner grabs cop's gun, kills two in US courthouse before being shot dead

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

The shootout rang on Monday afternoon local time when the inmate, who was being moved from a holding cell inside the Berrien County courthouse in St Joseph, Michigan, grabbed an officer's gun and shot at the four people, Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey said.

Snipers execute worst police killing in the US since 9/11

Snipers execute worst police killing in the US since 9/11

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2016

The man, named as Micah Xavier Johnson, a 25-year-old Army reservist, was responsible for the deadliest attacks on law enforcers in America since 9/11 - shooting 12, killing 5.