M K Razdan And Anil K Joseph In Beijing

Stories by M K Razdan And Anil K Joseph In Beijing

Amid Doklam standoff, Chinese Navy eyes Indian Ocean to extend reach

Amid Doklam standoff, Chinese Navy eyes Indian Ocean to extend reach

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

China's Navy wants to join hands with India to maintain security of the Indian Ocean

Won't compromise on Doklam, says Chinese Army analyst

Won't compromise on Doklam, says Chinese Army analyst

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

'Chinese government, people and the military were angry over India's dangerous move in Doklam'

Withdraw from Doklam to avoid confrontation: PLA to India

Withdraw from Doklam to avoid confrontation: PLA to India

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2017

A visit by Indian journalists, sponsored by the Chinese government, on Monday turned into a propaganda exercise by the Chinese Army for delivering its message on the prolonged standoff between troops of the two countries in Doklam near Sikkim.

I'm all ears for suggestions that would benefit gaon, garib, kisan: Modi

I'm all ears for suggestions that would benefit gaon, garib, kisan: Modi

Rediff.com   27 May 2015

Modi is optimistic that the reforms will be passed soon.

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2014

Nokia is one of the leading telecom equipment manufacturing companies in India

Nokia wants early permission to sell off its Chennai plant

Nokia wants early permission to sell off its Chennai plant

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

In a separate tax case, the Supreme Court had ordered Nokia India on March 14 to give a Rs 3,500 crore or Rs 35 billion guarantee before it transfers the plant to Microsoft.

China's next premier Li faces tough job of guiding economy

China's next premier Li faces tough job of guiding economy

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2012

China's next Premier Li Keqiang, a protege of outgoing President Hu Jintao, is known as a cautious and pragmatic leader who is facing the arduous task of shepherding the world's second largest economy amid lingering global economic slowdown.

After 10 years in charge, Hu Jintao steps down

After 10 years in charge, Hu Jintao steps down

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2012

China's President for a decade Hu Jintao on Wednesday stepped down from power, leaving a stamp of his own on the ruling Communist Party, which incorporated his theory of Scientific Outlook in its constitution to figure along with the theories of top leaders like Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.

Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang to lead China's Communist Party

Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang to lead China's Communist Party

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2012

China's ruling Communist Party on Monday unveiled a new generation of leadership, including Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang, as members of the key Central Committee of CPC to lead the party and country for the next five years.

Pak media stoking sentiments against 'ally' China?

Pak media stoking sentiments against 'ally' China?

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2012

As a new generation of leaders are set to assume power in China, an influential state-run daily on Monday highlighted anti-China protests in Pakistan, regarded as an "all-weather ally" of Beijing and blamed the Pakistani media for stoking anti-China feelings.

China to send next space mission in June

China to send next space mission in June

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2012

China, only the third country to independently send a person into space in 2003, after the US and Russia, plans to launch its next manned space mission in June next year, state media reported today.

'AFSPA has nothing to do with Kashmir unrest'

'AFSPA has nothing to do with Kashmir unrest'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2010

The AFSPA was being "unnecessarily demonised" although it had "nothing to do with the present unrest (in Kashmir)", General Singh said while firmly sticking to his opposition to any withdrawal or even dilution of the Act which gives the Army vast powers to deal with insurgents.

India to resume medical mission in Afghanistan

India to resume medical mission in Afghanistan

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2010

India is set to resume its much-acclaimed medical mission work in Afghanistan which was scaled down following the terror attack in Kabul early this year that left nine Indians dead, senior officials said in Kabul on Tuesday.

Afghanistan welcomes Indian cos to tap resources

Afghanistan welcomes Indian cos to tap resources

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2010

Afghanistan, sitting on vast reserves of iron, copper, cobalt and gold, has invited Indian companies to tap the nearly $1 trillion worth of minerals discovered in the country as the two nations try to enhance and diversify their trade ties.

No dialogue till Pak stops terror: PM

No dialogue till Pak stops terror: PM

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2009

US President Barack Obama pushed for an Indo-Pak dialogue process but Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made it clear that a "minimum pre-condition" for it was that Pakistan should not allow its soil to be used to promote terrorism.

PM has first meeting with Obama

PM has first meeting with Obama

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had his first substantive meeting with President Barack Obama on Thursday, during which he told the American leader that India would like to carry forward the Indo-US strategic relationship that had developed during the last five years.

CPI-M  'non-actor' in Indian politics: Somnath

CPI-M 'non-actor' in Indian politics: Somnath

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2009

In a stinging attack at his former party, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee said on Tuesday that the Communist Party of India-Marxist has reduced itself to a "non-actor" in national politics after withdrawing support to the Congress-led coalition describing the action as a "big blunder".

PM returns after ASEM summit in China

PM returns after ASEM summit in China

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh concluded his visit to China on Saturday after debuting at the 7th Asia-Europe meeting Summit, where he held talks with several world leaders on issues of international concern, including terrorism and global financial crisis.

Japan non-committal on civil n-deal with India

Japan non-committal on civil n-deal with India

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2008

Notwithstanding the NSG waiver for New Delhi, Japan on Wednesday appeared non-committal on civil nuclear cooperation with India even as the two countries agreed that atomic power could play an important role as a sustainable and non-polluting source of energy in meeting the growing global demands.

Japan mum on nuclear cooperation with India

Japan mum on nuclear cooperation with India

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2008

Notwithstanding the Nuclear Suppliers Group waiver for New Delhi, Japan on Wednesday appeared non-committal on civil nuclear cooperation with India even as the two countries agreed that atomic power could play an important role as a sustainable and non-polluting source of energy in meeting the growing global demands