Snehesh Alex Philip And Harinder Mishra

Stories by Snehesh Alex Philip And Harinder Mishra

At Israeli flower farm, 'Modi' the chrysanthemum blooms

At Israeli flower farm, 'Modi' the chrysanthemum blooms

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2017

A flower has been named in honour the Indian prime minister.

Israel to roll out red carpet for Modi

Israel to roll out red carpet for Modi

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2017

No other foreign leader seems to have been extended such a warm welcome by an Israeli Prime Minister in the past few decades.

Trump in Israel, asks Iran to stop supporting 'terrorists'

Trump in Israel, asks Iran to stop supporting 'terrorists'

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

Trump becomes first sitting US President to pray at the Western Wall.

Israel signs historic $2 billion missile deal with India

Israel signs historic $2 billion missile deal with India

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

In a mega-contract worth over $1.6 billion, state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries will provide advanced medium-range surface-to-air missile systems to the Indian Army.

Propaganda driving youth to militancy to be targeted, not individuals: Army chief

Propaganda driving youth to militancy to be targeted, not individuals: Army chief

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2017

The army chief said in insurgency it is always said that people are the centre of gravity but he would like to change that.

Will compel Pak to rethink its policy of supporting terror: Army chief

Will compel Pak to rethink its policy of supporting terror: Army chief

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

He brushed aside Pakistan's threat of use of tactical nuclear weapons, saying such statements will not deter India when it comes to defending our borders.

India to buy Rs 33,000 crore-worth S-400 air defence system from Russia

India to buy Rs 33,000 crore-worth S-400 air defence system from Russia

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2016

India and Russia have been in talks for over a year for the purchase of at least five systems of S-400 that will be a game changer in the region.

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2016

Leaders from 70 countries, including United States President Barack Obama and Arab politicians, gathered in Jerusalem on Friday to bid farewell to one of the last leaders of Israel's founding generation and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres as his funeral began amid unprecedented security.

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies at 93

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies at 93

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2016

Peres won the Nobel Peace prize in 1994 for his role negotiating peace accords with the Palestinians.

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2016

Swaraj also called on Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw and held discussions with him on issues of mutual interest.

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2016

The death of 10 soldiers earlier this year in an avalanche in the critical Sonam post, located close to the Line of Control with Pakistan, was due to global warming.

Have broken middlemen-defence ministry nexus: Parrikar

Have broken middlemen-defence ministry nexus: Parrikar

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

The nexus between middlemen, arms agents and government officials has been broken, according to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

Swaraj in Nepal for SAARC meet; likely to meet Pak counterpart on Thursday

Swaraj in Nepal for SAARC meet; likely to meet Pak counterpart on Thursday

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2016

It is expected that this meeting could possibly pave the way for a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in the US later this month.

India, Jordan agree to enhance cooperation against terrorism

India, Jordan agree to enhance cooperation against terrorism

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2015

Mukherjee conferred with the Jordanian monarch on a wide variety of subjects, including terrorism, UN Security Council reforms, enhancement of bilateral trade.

AFSPA is a must if army has to operate in J-K: Parrikar

AFSPA is a must if army has to operate in J-K: Parrikar

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

The defence minister said that if AFSPA was not imposed in a state, then the army couldn't operate there.

Raksha mantri talks tough; ready to go 'any extent' to protect India

Raksha mantri talks tough; ready to go 'any extent' to protect India

Rediff.com   26 May 2015

Undeterred by the controversy over his earlier "terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists" remark, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asserted that he will go to "any extent" to protect India and those who attack will be "paid back in the same coin".

Fadnavis hardsells Mumbai as global investment destination

Fadnavis hardsells Mumbai as global investment destination

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2015

Mumbai is the financial capital of India, but it has the potential to become global financial centre, says Maharashatra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Sushma takes up fishermen issue after Lankan PM warns of shooting them

Sushma takes up fishermen issue after Lankan PM warns of shooting them

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2015

India on took up with Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe the 'humanitarian' issue of fishermen's rights

Swaraj honours martyred Indian soldiers at IPKF memorial

Swaraj honours martyred Indian soldiers at IPKF memorial

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2015

Swaraj saluted "brave Indian soldiers who gave up their lives protecting the cause of peace in Sri Lanka".

Terror in Tel Aviv: Man stabs 12 Israelis aboard bus

Terror in Tel Aviv: Man stabs 12 Israelis aboard bus

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2015

At least nine Israelis were stabbed by a 23-year-old Arab man on a bus in Tel Aviv, the latest in a series of 'lone-wolf' terror attacks in which Palestinians have used knives, meat cleavers and vehicles as weapons.