Lalit K Jha And K J M Varma

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RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2024

Quoting officials, The Washington Post said, the foiled assassination was part of an escalating campaign of aggression by RAW against the Indian diaspora in Asia, Europe and North America.

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2024

On a surprise visit to Beijing amid speculation that he may unveil Tesla's autonomous driving technology in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market in China, billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and discussed future expansion plans for his automobile.

India can speak...: US on Australian journalist's visa row

India can speak...: US on Australian journalist's visa row

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2024

The row was erupted after Australian journalist Avani Dias claimed she was forced to leave India.

Border situation 'generally stable': China on Modi's remarks

Border situation 'generally stable': China on Modi's remarks

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2024

The Chinese military on Thursday said the situation along the India-China border 'at present' is 'generally stable' and both sides have maintained 'effective' communication to resolve the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Scale of human rights abuses increased under Modi: US report

Scale of human rights abuses increased under Modi: US report

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2024

An independent United States Congressional research report has alleged that the scope and scale of human rights abuses in India has increased under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

US warns Pak of 'potential risk' over trade deal with Iran

US warns Pak of 'potential risk' over trade deal with Iran

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2024

Early this week, the US imposed sanctions on suppliers to Pakistan's ballistic missile programme, including three companies from China.

65,960 Indians took American citizenship in 2022: Report

65,960 Indians took American citizenship in 2022: Report

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2024

An estimated 46 million foreign-born persons resided in the United States in 2022, approximately 14 per cent of the total US population of 333 million, according to American Community Survey data from the US Census Bureau.

Key provisions of CAA may violate Indian Constitution: US report

Key provisions of CAA may violate Indian Constitution: US report

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2024

Key provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which came into law this year may violate certain provisions of India's Constitution, a report issued by an independent research wing of the United States Congress has claimed.

'Modi is most popular PM, still he had to change his 101 MPs'

'Modi is most popular PM, still he had to change his 101 MPs'

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2024

'He had to change them because he recognises that even with his popularity....could lead to a problem. So, democracy has this way of offering corrections and telling the ruling party or the prime minister that you need to take some steps to compensate for excesses'

Raghuram Rajan on how India can create more jobs

Raghuram Rajan on how India can create more jobs

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2024

India is not reaping the benefits of demographic dividends, former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan said on Tuesday, emphasising that there is a need to focus on improving the human capital and enhancing their skill sets. "I think we are in the midst of it (demographic dividend), but the problem is we are not reaping the benefits," Rajan said at a conference on "Making India an Advanced Economy by 2047: What Will it Take" at the George Washington University in Washington DC. "That's why I said 6 per cent growth.

Avoid...: US on Modi's 'ghar me ghus kar' remark

Avoid...: US on Modi's 'ghar me ghus kar' remark

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2024

When asked if Modi and Singh's comments can be seen as "confessions" on the alleged "assassination of (Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh) Nijjar in Canada, (designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh) Pannu's murder-for-hire plot in New York, and killings in Pakistan", Miller said the US will not get involved in the matter.

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2024

The United States, Canada and the United Nations have condemned the Iranian air attack on Israel, with President Joe Biden reaffirming America's 'ironclad commitment' to the Jewish nation and vowing to convene a meeting of the G-7 leaders on Sunday to develop a coordinated response to the brazen assault.

'Positive progress' made to resolve border row: China

'Positive progress' made to resolve border row: China

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2024

China and India have made 'positive progress' to resolve the border standoff, with both sides maintaining close communication through diplomatic and military channels, a senior foreign ministry official said in Beijing on Friday.

China reacts to Modi's comments on border dispute

China reacts to Modi's comments on border dispute

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2024

China said that "sound and stable ties" serve the common interests of China and India.

'Not enough done': Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

'Not enough done': Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2024

Seven aid workers who were working for the World Central Kitchen, a charity delivering food to besieged Palestinians, were killed in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Tuesday. The victims comprised three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national, an American-Canadian dual citizen and a Palestinian.

China renames 30 more places in Arunachal Pradesh

China renames 30 more places in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2024

India has been rejecting China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that the state is an integral part of the country and assigning "invented" names does not alter this reality.

China holds celebrations in new villages along Indian border

China holds celebrations in new villages along Indian border

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2024

China, which is building numerous villages in Tibet close to its borders with India and Bhutan, has held several celebratory events to mark its takeover of Tibet in the new border villages with a mix of border troops and the local population, the official media in Beijing reported.

Recognise Arunachal Pradesh as...: US on China's claim

Recognise Arunachal Pradesh as...: US on China's claim

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2024

China, which claims Arunachal Pradesh as South Tibet, routinely objects to Indian leaders' visits to the state to highlight its claims. Beijing has also named the area Zangnan.

China 'firmly opposes' US recognising Arunachal as Indian territory

China 'firmly opposes' US recognising Arunachal as Indian territory

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2024

China on Thursday said it 'firmly opposes' the United States recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as part of Indian territory and affirmed that Washington, DC has nothing to do with the India-China border dispute.

Make sure justice is done: US to India on Pannun murder plot

Make sure justice is done: US to India on Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2024

'We are at the moment working with India to encourage India to hold accountable, those responsible for this terrible crime'