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Talks 'positive, constructive': India, China armies in joint statement

Talks 'positive, constructive': India, China armies in joint statement

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The seventh round of military talks between India and China held on Monday was "positive and constructive", and both sides agreed to earnestly implement the understanding reached by their leaders to not turn differences into disputes, a joint statement by the two armies said on Tuesday.

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'The numbers of troops on both sides are enormous.' 'They are about 50,000-60,000 soldiers facing each other in that sector -- that's about the total number of troops that both sides had in the 1962 War in all sectors.'

USADA statement on doping conspiracy

USADA statement on doping conspiracy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong and his team ran the most sophisticated doping programme in sport according to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USDA) which released its report on the case against the US Postal cycling team on Wednesday.

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The US president, who has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, claimed that it was the "incompetence" of Beijing that led to the mass killing across the globe.

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Perversion breeds in repression

Perversion breeds in repression

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

We asked our readers if they felt Mumbai was still safe for women, in the light of the rape of a teenager by a policeman in the busy Marine Drive area last week.\n\nAnd this is what they had to say

Meet Chidambaram's Budget dream team

Meet Chidambaram's Budget dream team

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Tough balancing act in the offing in the last budget of UPA-II.

Oscars 2013: Can anyone stop Anne Hathaway?

Oscars 2013: Can anyone stop Anne Hathaway?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Here's a look at the Best Supporting Actress Nominees this year.

Nokia Lumia 625 is good, bad or just about OK?

Nokia Lumia 625 is good, bad or just about OK?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Ideal for those who like to watch videos on the go, the 625 is a solid phone packed with a lot of features to attract users.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

'I enjoyed the vastness of the sky'

'I enjoyed the vastness of the sky'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Schoolteacher Nandini Anandkumar didn't let the lockdown get her down.

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines: FDA

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines: FDA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

In a shocker, the US Food and Drug Administration has discovered the presence of mice, ants and cockroaches in food served on airlines in the country.

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines

Mice, roaches found in food served on US airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Through a Freedom of Information Act request, the Show '20/20' obtained lists of recent health violation records from the FDA, the agency in charge of inspecting airlines and their outside food caterers.

No blame game, no smear campaign in Karnataka: BJP

No blame game, no smear campaign in Karnataka: BJP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

To up the ante of its ongoing poll campaign in Karnataka, the Congress is planning to release a 'chargesheet' to document all the 'wrong-doings' of leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

China: 'India is not going to blink'

China: 'India is not going to blink'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'Neither will China -- at least for now -- because its troops are deployed in equal strength.' 'We are negotiating at equal terms right now and it's a game of patience.'

'Disengagement has not resulted in de-escalation'

'Disengagement has not resulted in de-escalation'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'The Chinese are only about 160-170 km behind.' 'It will not take much time for them to bring their troops back, considering that they have better infrastructure -- and the weather is now favourable.' 'They can move in much faster as the terrain favours them.'

Dismiss us: DMDK MLAs dare party chief Vijaykanth

Dismiss us: DMDK MLAs dare party chief Vijaykanth

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Upping the ante, two Members of Legislative Assembly of principal opposition in the assembly Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, whose meeting with Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has left party founder and actor Vijaykanth red faced, on Tuesday dared him to sack them from the organisation. "We went and met the chief minister to discuss the problems of the people. If they (DMDK leaders) feel it is a mistake, let them dismiss us," Radhapuram MLA C Michael Rayappan said.

IPL auction: Shai 'Hope'ful of pipping Kohli, Rohit

IPL auction: Shai 'Hope'ful of pipping Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Talk about whether IPL auction will be on his mind, Hope sounded dismissive.

PICS: Mumbai Indians fight back to sink SunRisers

PICS: Mumbai Indians fight back to sink SunRisers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Mumbai Indians vs SunRisers Hyderabad, in Chennai.

Salboni: Bengal govt gives ultimatum to JSW

Salboni: Bengal govt gives ultimatum to JSW

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Yet to achieve financial closure for project because of pending draft agreement.

Alibaba Group in talks to increase stake in Paytm to 40%

Alibaba Group in talks to increase stake in Paytm to 40%

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

A source said the deal would see Alibaba invest around $600 million

With China reluctant to disengage, India holds high-level meet

With China reluctant to disengage, India holds high-level meet

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

India's top military and strategic brass on Tuesday reviewed the overall situation in eastern Ladakh amid indications that the latest round of talks between senior military commanders of Indian and Chinese armies on the next phase of disengagement of troops may not have produced encouraging results, people familiar with the developments said.

No compromise on territorial integrity: India to China

No compromise on territorial integrity: India to China

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Senior commanders of the two armies held intense negotiations for nearly 11 hours on Sunday at a designated meeting point in Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control.

Stimac named new Indian football coach

Stimac named new Indian football coach

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The 51-year-old, who was part of Croatia's 1998 World Cup squad that finished third in France, comes with an experience of over 18 years in coaching, structuring, and developing football and players back home, and internationally.

Andhra liquor scam: 3 MLAs, politicians get notice

Andhra liquor scam: 3 MLAs, politicians get notice

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Stepping up its investigation into liquor syndicates in Andhra Pradesh, the Anti-Corruption Bureau has issued notices to three sitting members of Legislative Assembly, one of them from ruling Congress, and others asking them to appear before the ant-graft agency.

Situation on borders with China under control: Army chief

Situation on borders with China under control: Army chief

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Army chief General Naravane said the ongoing dialogue will sort out all the perceived differences between the two countries.

Simeone questions Messi in leaked audio

Simeone questions Messi in leaked audio

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Argentina look lost and have no leadership after the 3-0 loss to Croatia which left them on the verge of a disastrous early exit from the World Cup, in an audio message leaked to Spanish and Argentine radio stations.

Disengagement process not yet complete in Ladakh: MEA

Disengagement process not yet complete in Ladakh: MEA

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The clear assertion by New Delhi came ahead of a fresh round of Lt General-level talks between the Indian army and the Chinese PLA which government sources said is set to take place within the next two days.

Evans says never discussed doping with Armstrong doctor

Evans says never discussed doping with Armstrong doctor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Australia's 2011 Tour De France winner Cadel Evans has admitted meeting the Italian doctor at the heart of the Lance Armstrong scandal more than a decade ago but said they never discussed doping.

Resolve issues or we will pull out: NCP to Congress

Resolve issues or we will pull out: NCP to Congress

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Upping the ante, sulking Nationalist Congress Party on Tuesday warned the Congress that if its demands like a coordination committee for the United Progressive Alliance coalition and better treatment of allies were not resolved by Wednesday, it would pull out from the government.

Centre may seek clarification from SC on Arunachal verdict

Centre may seek clarification from SC on Arunachal verdict

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

With a majority government already in place in Arunachal Pradesh, the Centre may seek clarification from the Supreme Court on its verdict restoring status quo ante as on December 15, 2015 in the state assembly.

Avengers Assemble!

Avengers Assemble!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame?

BJP seeks Antony's resignation over army bribe row

BJP seeks Antony's resignation over army bribe row

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday demanded Defence Minister A K Antony's resignation, upping the ante against the government over the controversy surrounding the army chief's allegation that he was offered a bribe for the clearance of Tatra truck contracts. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar asked whether the minister was patronising corruption as no action has been taken against anybody though a probe was ordered two years ago.

Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said complete disengagement requires re-deployment of troops by each side towards their regular posts on their respective sides of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) and this can be done only through mutually agreed actions.

SC restores Cong government in Arunachal, Tuki takes charge

SC restores Cong government in Arunachal, Tuki takes charge

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The apex court's verdict came as a shot in the arm for the Congress, paving the way for the return of its dismissed government headed by Nabam Tuki.

Football PIX: Milan hold Napoli; Sevilla close in on top-four finish

Football PIX: Milan hold Napoli; Sevilla close in on top-four finish

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

AC midfielder Franck Kessie scored from a penalty to give AC Milan a 2-2 draw away to Napoli in Serie A on Sunday, sparing the blushes of his goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma whose mistakes provided the hosts with both their goals. Sevilla closed in on Champions League qualification by beating struggling Real Mallorca 2-0 at home to open up a nine-point gap in the race for fourth spot in La Liga.

Malaika, Alia, Deepika's AMAZING fashion

Malaika, Alia, Deepika's AMAZING fashion

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

It's time to give your style a makeover the Bollywood way!

What if BJP stumbles in Delhi?

What if BJP stumbles in Delhi?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'February 11, when the results are announced, will hold the key not only to AAP's and the BJP's future, but also to the way the protests against the citizenship law, NRC and NPR evolve,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

He said both sides reaffirmed to sincerely work towards complete disengagement of the troops along the LAC.

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Jack Ma who had five years ago said he was inspired and excited by "Make in India" possibly understood the essence of the signature campaign better than some others and decided to stay away from India other than as an investor, says Nivedita Mookerji.