K J M Varma, PTI

Stories by K J M Varma, PTI

India's Sikkim action a betrayal: China

India's Sikkim action a betrayal: China

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2017

It also dismissed Jaitley's remarks that India of 2017 is different from what it was in 1962, saying China too is different.

War likely if Sikkim standoff mishandled: Chinese media

War likely if Sikkim standoff mishandled: Chinese media

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2017

China will resolutely safeguard its border sovereignty in conflicts with Indian troops even at the cost of war, GT said.

India should shed 'strategic anxiety' and join BRI: Chinese media

India should shed 'strategic anxiety' and join BRI: Chinese media

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2017

Observers say China's repeated invitations to India to join the BRI highlights its own anxieties over the adverse impact of New Delhi's lack of support to the multi-billion dollar investments in South Asia as it would deny access to India's market consisting over 1.2 billion people.

China releases new map to lay claim over Sikkim's Doklam region

China releases new map to lay claim over Sikkim's Doklam region

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2017

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman displayed the photographs of the alleged Indian "incursion" into the area during a media briefing.

Indian Army should learn from 'historical lessons': China

Indian Army should learn from 'historical lessons': China

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2017

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang displayed a photograph of Indian 'incursion' into Donglong area.

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2017

His remarks came in response to the India-US joint statement issued after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

China launches biggest new generation naval destroyer

China launches biggest new generation naval destroyer

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2017

It is equipped with new air defence, anti-missile, anti-ship and anti-submarine weapons.

China shuts entry to Nathu La pass over border standoff

China shuts entry to Nathu La pass over border standoff

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

China said that it had put off the visit of Indian pilgrims who enter Tibet via the Nathu La pass "for safety reasons" in view of the border issue.

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

Foreign ministry spokesman said no change in China's position in case of non-NPT countries.

Ahead of NSG meet, China refuses to budge on India's bid

Ahead of NSG meet, China refuses to budge on India's bid

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2017

The NSG plenary meeting is due to be held next week in the Swiss capital of Bern.

7 killed, 66 injured as blast rocks kindergarten in China

7 killed, 66 injured as blast rocks kindergarten in China

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

The blast happened around 4:50 pm at the front gate of the kindergarten in Fengxian County in east China's Jiangsu Province when children were leaving the school, officials were quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news agency.

India's NSG bid has become 'more complicated,' says China

India's NSG bid has become 'more complicated,' says China

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2017

China on Monday said India's membership bid in the NSG has become "more complicated" under the "new circumstances" as it again ruled out backing New Delhi's entry in the grouping, saying there should be non-discriminatory solution applicable to all non-NPT signatory countries.

Why did China send its helicopters to Chamoli?

Why did China send its helicopters to Chamoli?

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2017

In the fourth such incursion since March, two helicopters of the People's Liberation Army of China hovered for about five minutes in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district and "could have carried out aerial photography of Indian ground troops," according to official sources in the government.

India rejects Australia's request to join Malabar exercise, China welcomes

India rejects Australia's request to join Malabar exercise, China welcomes

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

Last year, Chinese media sharply criticised the Malabar exercises.

Take 'restrained and measured' approach: China to India on Bhupen Hazarika bridge

Take 'restrained and measured' approach: China to India on Bhupen Hazarika bridge

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

The 9.5-km long bridge inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on May 26 is India's longest bridge.

'I like masala films and Baywatch is in that zone'

'I like masala films and Baywatch is in that zone'

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

'My career is never dependent on somebody else's career at all, ever.' 'Whether somebody else's film does well or not, what has that got to do with me?'

Visually disabled girl beats odds, scores 96.6%

Visually disabled girl beats odds, scores 96.6%

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

Dharshana suffers from microcornea which has rendered her right eye almost a 'nil vision' and the left one a partial vision.

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

US warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea

Rediff.com   25 May 2017

The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey conducted a patrol within 20 kilometres of Mischeef Reef, part of the Spratly Islands.

China says no info on missing Sukhoi fighter jet, search ops still on

China says no info on missing Sukhoi fighter jet, search ops still on

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

The fighter plane has been untraceable since Tuesday.

After OBOR snub, China hardens its stand on India's NSG bid

After OBOR snub, China hardens its stand on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

China on Monday said there is no change in its stance on admission of non-NPT states into the Nuclear Suppliers Group