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AFSPA's withdrawal would hit counter-terrorist ops in J-K: Army chief

AFSPA's withdrawal would hit counter-terrorist ops in J-K: Army chief

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The terror infrastructure across the Line of Control has the potential to vitiate the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir and Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act should not be withdrawn as it is a "strategic imperative" until the US' pullout from Afghanistan in 2014, Army Chief, Gen Bikram Singh, has said.

Indian officials to cross-examine 'middleman' Haschke

Indian officials to cross-examine 'middleman' Haschke

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

An Italian court on Friday allowed Indian authorities to question alleged middleman Guido Hashcke in the chopper scam case, which is being heard in that country.

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Nobody is going to fight India's war.' 'India has to fight its own war against the rogue State and the evil forces nurtured by it.'

Afghan, Pakistan envoys clash at UNSC meet

Afghan, Pakistan envoys clash at UNSC meet

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Top diplomats from Afghanistan and Pakistan engaged in verbal sparring during a discussion on cross-border terrorism and presence of terrorist safe havens, at the United Nations Security Council.

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Code share is a commercial agreement between two or more airlines that share the same flight, with all the partnering airlines able to sell seats on that particular flight.

America's old foe, Al Qaeda, remerges in Afghanistan

America's old foe, Al Qaeda, remerges in Afghanistan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Nearly 200 fighters at an Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent terror training camp in the Af-Pak border region were killed in a recent attack by the US and Afghan commandos.

Massive search on after IAF's AN-32 aircraft goes missing

Massive search on after IAF's AN-32 aircraft goes missing

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

5 planes and 13 ships are out trying to track the aircraft, which was carrying 29 people on board.

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

If he doesn't, two things are guaranteed: Failure for him, and continued slide for his nation despite its talented people, strong nationalism, the gift of geography and a formidable army, points out Shekhar Gupta.

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

The Battle of Panipat, revisited

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Colonel Anil Athale (retd) recalls how the Battle of Panipat, 258 years ago, changed the history of India for the next century and half.

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Pompeo an advocate of tough policy on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The US President told reporters that he and Pompeo are on the same page. "With Mike, Mike Pompeo, we have a very similar thought process. I think it's going to go very well," Trump said.

Pakistan knows India is on a different level with the US

Pakistan knows India is on a different level with the US

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

'Both India and Pakistan are now, for the first time in history, very closely allied and connected with the US -- economically and politically.'

US senate panel conditions $300m Pak aid for action on Haqqani

US senate panel conditions $300m Pak aid for action on Haqqani

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A senate panel has approved a legislation which blocks $300 million United States military aid to Pakistan.

Murder and hoax bomb threat: Man's twisted way of trying to find love

Murder and hoax bomb threat: Man's twisted way of trying to find love

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A Bengaluru-based techie killed his wife, tried to get his friend arrested, so that he could get closer to the friend's wife whom he was in love with.

'With all the love pouring in, our Parsi tribe has increased!'

'With all the love pouring in, our Parsi tribe has increased!'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'The Rafale deal will go through'

'The Rafale deal will go through'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'The India-France relationship has been that of the elites of two countries, who appreciate each other's philosophical traditions -- whether it is ancient Indian civilisation and Sanskrit texts or the French tradition of Rene Descartes, Albert Camus, (Jean-Paul) Sartre... This is a drawback. It doesn't create the buzz, the excitement necessary for a relationship. We need more people-to-people contact, especially among students,' says former Ambassador to Paris, Rakesh Sood.

Economic issues key to Modi's US visit

Economic issues key to Modi's US visit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

'Political meetings will be a mere side show; the main show is economic investment and the business partnership. The success of Modi's US visit will be judged on the basis of India's ability to attract American investment and setting up of manufacturing in India to give jobs to millions,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Quick Response Team was waiting for the terrorists

Quick Response Team was waiting for the terrorists

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

The suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists dressed in army uniforms launched the attack with an aim of destroying the air base.

PM leaves for Russia; looks to deepen energy, security ties

PM leaves for Russia; looks to deepen energy, security ties

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

In his pre-departure statement, he said trade ties between India and Russia can increase even further, to benefit not only the two nations but also the world.

Devyani row: US embassy asked to stop commercial activities

Devyani row: US embassy asked to stop commercial activities

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

In further retaliatory steps over the arrest of diplomat Devyani Khobragade, India has asked the United States to "discontinue" commercial activities being undertaken from its embassy premises in New Delhi by January 16.

Top flagship phones and their wow features

Top flagship phones and their wow features

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Ashish Narsale lists the features of the phones that are the rage this festive season.

Pathankot attack: Pak JIT to record statements of witnesses from Thursday

Pathankot attack: Pak JIT to record statements of witnesses from Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The visiting Pakistani JIT will begin recording the statements of the witnesses in the Pathankot terror attack case from Thursday.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Indian diaspora vulnerable to terror attacks, says IB chief

Indian diaspora vulnerable to terror attacks, says IB chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Director of Intelligence Bureau Syed Asif Ibrahim on Sunday said effective intelligence sharing with neighbouring countries like Nepal, Myanmar, and Malayasia, Saudi Arabia would go a long way in helping the country tackle the threat from global terror groups like the Al Qaeda and ISIS.

Indian Mujahideen cadres now 'ISIS' sympathisers

Indian Mujahideen cadres now 'ISIS' sympathisers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'There is a very serious terror threat to India in the run-up to Republic Day on January 26 and Beating the Retreat on January 29,' says Rajeev Sharma.

India-Pak talks: Watch out for these spoilers!

India-Pak talks: Watch out for these spoilers!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

'The biggest stumbling block will come from the traditionalists in the Pakistan army who have grown on a diet of anti-Indian propaganda and thinking on which much of their role -- both militarily and politically -- is centered upon.'

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank of India's ongoing inspection of the book of accounts of Syndicate Bank is unconnected with last week's arrest of S K Jain, its chairman and managing director.

Pathankot terror attack: 5-member Pakistan probe team arrives in India

Pathankot terror attack: 5-member Pakistan probe team arrives in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

A five-member JIT from Pakistan reached Pathankot on Sunday to carry out a probe into the attack at the IAF base at Pathankot.

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Tillerson arrives in India; asks Pak to step up fight against terror

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi assured the Secretary of State that his country is committed to the war against terrorism.

Can the master spy writer still captivate readers?

Can the master spy writer still captivate readers?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'Can a Wodehouse, an R K Narayan, a Scott Fitzgerald and yes, a Le Carre, with the sensibilities of a bygone era still captivate a modern reader's attention?' 'Le Carre is making a brave and hitherto successful effort,' says B S Prakash.

SHAMEFUL! Rioting fans again overshadow African Nations Cup

SHAMEFUL! Rioting fans again overshadow African Nations Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Rioting spectators forced a 34-minute stoppage in the African Nations Cup semis.

Cameron pledges to 'stand together' with Pak on terrorism

Cameron pledges to 'stand together' with Pak on terrorism

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday promised to "stand together" with Pakistan in the war against terrorism and nudged his counterpart Nawaz Sharif to help clinch a peace deal with Afghanistan before NATO's withdrawal from the war-torn nation next year.

What India must worry about in 2018

What India must worry about in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'China's growing nexus with Pakistan and the two countries' unresolved territorial disputes with India continue to pose a formidable national security threat to India,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Modi-Trump meet: Why the lack of euphoria is good news

Modi-Trump meet: Why the lack of euphoria is good news

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

We see none of the euphoric build-up customary to India's encounter with US presidents in recent times. This gives Modi wriggle room to work on the much-needed reset of India-US ties.

Several terror plots foiled due to Indo-US cooperation: WH

Several terror plots foiled due to Indo-US cooperation: WH

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Acknowledging that it is clear to all that many terrorist groups operate in Pakistan, he said the US continues to work with the Pakistani government in this regard.

How successful were surgical strikes?

How successful were surgical strikes?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The strategic success of the surgical strikes has not matched their brilliant tactical achievement, says Shekhar Gupta.

Pak JIT to arrive tomorrow, will get limited access to Pathankot airbase

Pak JIT to arrive tomorrow, will get limited access to Pathankot airbase

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

India plans to provide the probe team from Pakistan access to all witnesses in the Pathankot terror attack case but not security personnel from the National Security Guard or the Border Security Force.

With Taliban at the door, India has to STOP being the 'nice guy'

With Taliban at the door, India has to STOP being the 'nice guy'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

India can stay relevant in Afghanistan not by being a bystander but by actively bolstering anti-Taliban forces monetarily, militarily and politically, say Lt Gen R K Sawhney and Sushant Sareen

Festive season fails to cheer car makers, Oct sales subdued

Festive season fails to cheer car makers, Oct sales subdued

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra failed to register significant growth.

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

'Indian-Americans sleeping giants in US presidential election'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Indian-Americans can make a "significant difference" in helping first ever woman United States presidential candidate Hillary Clinton break the ultimate glass ceiling.

Who is afraid of 'hyphenated' US policies?

Who is afraid of 'hyphenated' US policies?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

''There is the perennial worry in the Indian mind regarding the US 'hyphenating' India and Pakistan. Frankly, this is a completely nonsensical hypothesis. The US has always 'hyphenated' India and Pakistan and it couldn't have been otherwise,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.