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Air Rifle C'ship: Elavenil wins gold, Mane bags silver

Air Rifle C'ship: Elavenil wins gold, Mane bags silver

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The championship was organised by Bangladesh Shooting Sport Federation (BSSF).

Even Pak handled Covid better than India: Rahul

Even Pak handled Covid better than India: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Gandhi took a swipe at the government on Twitter by tagging a chart that showed IMF growth projections for 2020-21 for Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, China, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and India.

Why India must give its neighbours their due

Why India must give its neighbours their due

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

This quiet assertion of China has allowed various smaller countries of South Asia to play China off against India. Most states in the region now use the China card to balance against the predominance of India. Forced to exist between their two giant neighbours, the smaller states have responded with a careful balancing act, says Harsh V Pant.

Coronavirus: PM to participate in SAARC nations' video-conference

Coronavirus: PM to participate in SAARC nations' video-conference

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Modi said the coming together of SAARC leaders will lead to effective outcomes and benefit citizens in the fight against coronavirus. The PM on Friday had proposed formulation of a joint strategy by the SAARC nations to fight coronavirus, a suggestion that was backed by all the member states.

India-China stand-off: The truth from the Dragon's mouth

India-China stand-off: The truth from the Dragon's mouth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

A new book reproduces original Chinese maps that contradict Chinese propaganda. The book reveals Chinese intelligence admissions that Beijing never maintained any army base, customs office or other government function in the disputed area until 1983.

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

In a statement, the PMO said three vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which two are in Phase II and one is in Phase-III. It further said Indian Scientists and research teams are collaborating and strengthening the research capacities in neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Pak FM boycotts SAARC meeting, cites Kashmir

Pak FM boycotts SAARC meeting, cites Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pakistan will not engage with India 'until and unless they lift the siege' in Kashmir, it said.

What next in the India-China standoff?

What next in the India-China standoff?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'The border standoff, if not properly addressed by both sides, could escalate to a conventional or sub-conventional conflict between India and China,' predicts Srikanth Kondapalli, one of India's leading China experts.

Modi must not be deceived by Xi

Modi must not be deceived by Xi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

'Breaking out of the corner into which China has painted itself would be a feat.' 'Whether Xi is able to pull it off will be known in the coming days,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and member of the Joint Intelligence Committee at the time of China's invasion of India.

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Sources said China has been slowly increasing its troop level in the Doklam Plateau.

Need travel ideas for May?

Need travel ideas for May?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

From Bali to Bhutan, we'll tell you the places to head to!

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'I am happy that Kosi Ma is alive and now she is looking after us.' 'I am proud of what I did.'

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Penelope, Bradley, Rintu Get Together for Oscars Luncheon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The nominees for the Academy Awards enjoyed a special Oscar luncheon at the Fairmont Century Plaza in California on March 7, 20 days before the big day on March 27.

Third country's army could enter Kashmir on behalf of Pak: Chinese media

Third country's army could enter Kashmir on behalf of Pak: Chinese media

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

This is the first time Pakistan and Kashmir have been brought into the narrative.

India's Sikkim action a betrayal: China

India's Sikkim action a betrayal: China

Rediff.com3 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.

Indian Football PIX: FC Goa consolidates top spot

Indian Football PIX: FC Goa consolidates top spot

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Mumbai City did put up a fight but Goa were clinical enough to notch up an emphatic win.

When Will Banks End Customer Harassment?

When Will Banks End Customer Harassment?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The branch managers have come out of their glass cabins and the sellers' market has transformed into a buyers' market, but there is no end to the harassment of customers, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra.

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Isolating Pakistan... It's happening

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

New Delhi has reached out to neighbours like seldom before while singling Islamabad for criticism at international forums.

China says India is 'misleading the public' on Sikkim standoff

China says India is 'misleading the public' on Sikkim standoff

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

China on Wednesday accused India of "trampling" on the Panchsheel principles and asked New Delhi to "correct its mistakes" as soon as possible by pulling back troops.

China destroys Indian bunker in Sikkim, justifies road construction

China destroys Indian bunker in Sikkim, justifies road construction

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

China also hinted that India was objecting to its efforts to build the road in Donglang area of the Sikkim sector on behalf of Bhutan.

CRPF lost 108 personnel to Covid, highest among central forces

CRPF lost 108 personnel to Covid, highest among central forces

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The CRPF has lost 108 personnel to COVID-19, the highest among the central forces that function under the command of the Union home ministry, according to data.

Deepika keeps archery medal hopes alive after Rai, Jadhav exit

Deepika keeps archery medal hopes alive after Rai, Jadhav exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

World No. 1 archer Deepika Kumari survived some anxious moments before getting past US teenager Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez 6-4 to sail into the pre-quarter-finals of the women's individual archery competition at the Tokyo Olympics, on Wednesday.

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

UNGA votes to suspend Russia from UNHRC, India among 58 nations to abstain

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

India on Thursday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a vote moved by the US to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay, however, refused to comment whether there was reduction of Indian troops at the tri-junction between India-China-Bhuta.

Migrant workers are not welcome in their villages

Migrant workers are not welcome in their villages

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Some villages in Bihar have gone into lockdown, refusing entry of people even from neighbouring areas, to curb the spread of infection.

China says its NSA told Doval to 'pull back trespassing India troops'

China says its NSA told Doval to 'pull back trespassing India troops'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The Foreign Ministry also posted a 15-page fact sheet with maps and other details about the standoff since it began on June 16.

WATCH LIVE: Modi's Mantris being sworn in

WATCH LIVE: Modi's Mantris being sworn in

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be administered oath of office for his second term along with his new council of ministers on Thursday. Modi is the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader who has been elected for the second time after completion of his five-year tenure, a feat so far achieved only by two Congress leaders Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

Arunachal bans entry of foreigners over coronavirus

Arunachal bans entry of foreigners over coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

"It is learnt that Covid-19 positive cases have been detected in India and the numbers have been increasing. It is also learnt that the spread of the coronavirus in India is primarily from visitors who had history of travelling abroad recently or through tourists who have visited India," the government order said.

China using 'coercive' tactics with India: US

China using 'coercive' tactics with India: US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'These tactics are particularly evident in China's pursuit of its territorial and maritime claims in the South and East China Seas as well as along its border with India and Bhutan'

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Sports Minister, Jharkhand CM help hard-up footballer

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Sangeeta received the Indian team call-up after impressing in the age-group tournaments but before her dream to play for the senior national side could take flight, the pandemic struck leading to a nationwide lockdown.

China, India in talks to hold 9th round of Commander-level meet

China, India in talks to hold 9th round of Commander-level meet

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

India and China have held several rounds of talks at the diplomatic and military-level to resolve the standoff that erupted in early May.

'A disaster in the Himalayas can dent global economy'

'A disaster in the Himalayas can dent global economy'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

'Half of China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, which are among the most populous countries in the world, are dependent on the rivers and glaciers of the Himalayas for sustenance.'

Xi appoints new Gen to oversee China-India border

Xi appoints new Gen to oversee China-India border

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

President Xi, who heads the Central Military Commission (CMC), the overall high-command of the two million-strong People's Liberation Army (PLA), appointed Gen. Zhang Xudong as the Commander of the Western Theatre Command, according to the official media in Beijing.

India has 70% of world's tiger population: Govt

India has 70% of world's tiger population: Govt

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said India is proud of its achievements and despite the scarcity of land and rainfall, it boasts of eight per cent of the world's biodiversity.

Why Is Modi Not Transparent On China?

Why Is Modi Not Transparent On China?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

What is it that China seeks and why has the Ladakh border become and remained hot for two years and what is going on in Arunachal Pradesh?, asks Aakar Patel.

UN chief lauds India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to nations

UN chief lauds India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to nations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

India has airlifted more than 6 million COVID-19 doses to nine countries in Phase-I under its initiative termed "Vaccine Maitri".

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts exercises in Tibet

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts exercises in Tibet

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The exercises also involve combat operations command, combat synergies, live fire shooting training, and comprehensive inspection of arms integration, the report said.

Adityanath govt mulls ordinance against 'love jihad'

Adityanath govt mulls ordinance against 'love jihad'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The aim is to ensure that such crimes are checked and effective action is taken against the culprits.