V S Chandrasekar &Amp; Bal Krishna

Stories by V S Chandrasekar &Amp; Bal Krishna

'IBSA must achieve trade target of $30 bn by 2012'

'IBSA must achieve trade target of $30 bn by 2012'

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2007

The summit, hosted by South African President Thabo Mbeki, is being attended by Brazilian President Lula Da Silva, and leaders and officials of the three countries.

'Terrorists using prepaid cards to transfer money'

'Terrorists using prepaid cards to transfer money'

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2007

Organizations and individuals involved in terror cells are buying pre-paid merchandise cards and using cell phones and the Internet to buy items and transfer money, a British expert told Kanishka bombing inquiry Commissioner John Major

Kanishka memorial unveiled in Toronto

Kanishka memorial unveiled in Toronto

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2007

Opening the memorial -- featuring a sundial, gardens and a granite wall, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said his government is serious about the threat of terrorism, as evidenced by its decision to launch a probe into the tragedy.

Documentary on Air India bombing soon

Documentary on Air India bombing soon

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2007

Flight 182 will be directed by Canadian filmmaker Sturla Gunnarsson and produced by David York. The pair on Thursday announced that they have signed a contract with CBC-TV, which is commissioning the piece.

AI probe may summon Air Canada

AI probe may summon Air Canada

Rediff.com   31 May 2007

"The Canadian airline is one of oldest and largest in the world, and it is Air Canada's duty to co-operate with the inquiry," Justice Major said on Wednesday.

Kanishka: Militants had warned against using AI

Kanishka: Militants had warned against using AI

Rediff.com   30 May 2007

McLean, testifying at the Ottawa inquiry for the second time in a month, said his team got more and more intelligence about violent Sikh separatists assaulting and intimidating moderates who spoke out against the Khalistan cause.

'It is time to send strong message to govt'

'It is time to send strong message to govt'

Rediff.com   5 May 2007

"The government seems to have lost its will to carry out the CMP and more and more it is functioning only to benefit a section of our people," Bardhan lamented.

'Congress must consider why discontent is growing'

'Congress must consider why discontent is growing'

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2007

The Left parties have time and again drawn attention of the government to fulfill pro-people commitments of the UPA made in the Common Minimum Programme.

Judge heading AI inquiry says legal reforms needed

Judge heading AI inquiry says legal reforms needed

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2007

Major acknowledged there may be legal problems but maintained they're not insurmountable. For example, the law could provide that evidence can only be shared with the approval of a Federal Court judge.

Canada may release Kanishka documents

Canada may release Kanishka documents

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2007

Progress is being made on releasing some of the secret documents related to the inquiry

India-Russia trade to touch $80 bn: Putin

India-Russia trade to touch $80 bn: Putin

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2007

The Russian leader said as part of strengthening the strategic relationship between Russia and India there were serious plans for cooperation in high-tech, space research, aviation, construction of ships, energy, including nuclear energy.

'We will directly help India build N-reactors'

'We will directly help India build N-reactors'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2007

During the visit, Russia is expected to finalise agreements on giving four more reactors in the Kudankulam project.

No change in stance on terrorism: India

No change in stance on terrorism: India

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2006