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India briefs senior PLA General on Ladakh situation

India briefs senior PLA General on Ladakh situation

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The Central Military Commission, which is the overall high command of the Chinese military, is headed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

We have already suffered considerable collateral damage as a result of the war, and its continuance will continue to dampen our prospects for faster economic growth. We have a direct and legitimate interest in its early cessation, counsels former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Amid Sikkim standoff, China issues safety advisory for citizens in India

Amid Sikkim standoff, China issues safety advisory for citizens in India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The advisory asked to pay close attention to the security situation and take necessary precautions.

American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu

American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

China during the weekend ordered the US to close its consulate in Chengdu within 72 hours in retaliation to the US demand for China to shut down its consulate in Houston.

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The government will also evacuate Indians on Friday from China's Wuhan city, the epicentre of the deadly Coronavirus, which has spread to at least 17 countries already.

Rahul becoming 'doomsday man' for India: Nirmala Sitharaman

Rahul becoming 'doomsday man' for India: Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Replying to the general discussion on Budget in Lok Sabha, she said the former Congress chief was creating fake narratives but does not have patience to listen to replies on allegations levelled against the government.

China, US hold military-level talks over Afghanistan

China, US hold military-level talks over Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Deputy director for the People's Liberation Army Office for International Military Cooperation Major General Huang Xueping held a video conference with his US counterpart Michael Chase last week.

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

ICMR asks states not to use rapid test kits for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

"We have received complaint from a state yesterday and so far discussed with three states. Too much variations have been reported in results of rapid test kits and RT-PCR kits. We advise states not to use them for the next two days," ICMR's Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said.

Condition of Indians hit by coronavirus on board Japan cruise improves

Condition of Indians hit by coronavirus on board Japan cruise improves

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

A total of 138 Indians, including 132 crew and 6 passengers, were among the 3,711 people on board the quarantined ship that arrived at the Japanese coast earlier this month. Three Indians were among the 218 people infected with COVID-19 on the ship.

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

India-US Bonhomie: The China Threat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The change of heart in the US and India was propelled by the increased threat of China to both countries, explains Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'With Punjab and Kashmir in flames, it would not have been politically wise to alienate the West.' 'It would have inclined Western countries towards Pakistan.' 'It would have been a self-goal.'

Ladakh standoff: China hopes for a solution in March 11 talks

Ladakh standoff: China hopes for a solution in March 11 talks

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'We hope this round of meeting, on the basis of previous meetings, can move forward, further enlarge consensus, narrow differences and work for a solution that is acceptable to both parties,' the spokesperson said in updated comments posted on the ministry's website.

Yoga fever grips China ahead of UN International Yoga Day

Yoga fever grips China ahead of UN International Yoga Day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The celebrations in China will be second biggest in the world after India.

Sun Weidong appointed China's new envoy to India

Sun Weidong appointed China's new envoy to India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Sun Weidong is an expert on South Asia who worked closely with external affairs minister S Jaishankar.

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

China has lost an opportunity to witness something inspirational by denying visa to the 101-year old sprinter Man Kaur, who wanted to compete at the Asian Masters Athletics Championships, says her son Gurdev Singh.

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Talks between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to improve the relations got off on a rough note at the northeastern Chinese port city of Tianjin, with Xie launching a blistering attack on Washington, accusing it of being the "owner of coercive diplomacy".

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

China wants 'all parties to guide Taliban actively'

China wants 'all parties to guide Taliban actively'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday, discussed the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan amidst chaotic airlifts of Afghan civilians and diplomats by the US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation countries before the August 31 deadline.

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Xi's ascent to power and the quick consolidation of his leadership of the party with a shock anti-graft campaign securing the title of the "core leader" of the party bequeathed only to Mao has indeed forced his rivals in the party to submission and caught the attention of the world.

Trump flips on 'One China' policy, endorses it in call with Xi

Trump flips on 'One China' policy, endorses it in call with Xi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Under the policy, the US recognises and has formal ties with China rather than the island of Taiwan, which China sees as a breakaway province to be reunified with the mainland one day.

Foreigners who visited China post Jan 15 barred from India

Foreigners who visited China post Jan 15 barred from India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The circular, issued on Saturday, also reiterated that all visas as well as e-visas issued to Chinese nationals before February 5 have been suspended with immediate effect.

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

What Modi, Xi will discuss in Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The focus of the talks will be to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties, diplomatic sources said.

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'India-China economic ties are likely to take a hit in the wake of the new situation, but that also provides India with a new opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

India, China sign business deals worth $3.4 billion

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

IndiGo Airlines signs $2.6-billion leasing and financing MoU with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Denmark visa being processed: Saina

Denmark visa being processed: Saina

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The 29-year-old Saina, an Olympic bronze medallist, had finished runner-up in the tournament last year, losing to Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu-Ying in the final.

Mumbai doc seeks govt help to get mother's body back from China

Mumbai doc seeks govt help to get mother's body back from China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Dentist Puneet Mehra, 35, said that the Indian Embassy in Beijing informed him on Monday that the transportation of his mother's body has got delayed in view of the restrictions on movement of people and vehicles in China after the outbreak of coronavirus epidemic in the neighbouring country.

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

By Thursday, 830 confirmed cases of pneumonia, caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), had been reported in 29 provincial-level regions in the country.

China may soften stance on India's NSG bid

China may soften stance on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

If China's behaviour in the past on ticklish issues is any indication then China could eventually support India's NSG application, says Rup Narayan Das.

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Experts said attempts from China have increased in the last year, which further amplified after the Indian government banned Chinese applications post the Galwan clash.

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

UN diplomats warn of 'other actions' after China blocks move on JeM chief

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity to give a sense of the feeling of other members of the Security Council after China blocked the move to designate Azhar a global terrorist. Beijing previously put a technical hold on similar proposals at the UNSC thrice.

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Indian position on the Russia-Ukraine war and the unconditional treaty between China and Russia appear to have caused some ripples in India-US relations and led to a reappraisal of India's usefulness to the US in the eventuality of a conflict with China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Future of Afghanistan can't be its past: Jaishankar at SCO meet

Future of Afghanistan can't be its past: Jaishankar at SCO meet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Jaishankar also emphasised the need for ensuring that Kabul's neighbours are not "threatened by terrorism, separatism and extremism".

Assess coronavirus in calm manner: Xi tells Trump

Assess coronavirus in calm manner: Xi tells Trump

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Another 3,143 new cases of infection were reported, which took to 31,161 the total number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection from 31 provincial-level regions.

Yoga-Tai Chi 'jugalbandi' marks Int Day of Yoga in China

Yoga-Tai Chi 'jugalbandi' marks Int Day of Yoga in China

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A large group of enthusiasts of Yoga and ancient Chinese martial art Tai-Chi took part in a 'Jugalbandi' exercises at the iconic Great Wall.

Pak army chief's visit to Male must worry India

Pak army chief's visit to Male must worry India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Without doubt, General Bajwa has deliberately snubbed India.' 'But why did he do that?' 'The Male leadership is simply fed up with Indian interference,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

We remain watchful of India-China border developments, says US

We remain watchful of India-China border developments, says US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The US remained "watchful" over developments along India's frontier with China as it cannot take its eyes off the regional security issues, a senior American official said on Wednesday against the backdrop of the over 29-month border standoff in eastern Ladakh that has significantly frayed ties between the two neighbours.

World leaders extend condolences over Morbi bridge collapse

World leaders extend condolences over Morbi bridge collapse

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

In his condolence message, Israeli Prime Minister Lapid said that the thoughts and prayers of all Israelis are with the people of India following yesterday's devastating bridge collapse in Gujarat.

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Indian nationals, mostly students, research scholars and professionals are working in Indian and international companies in the Chinese province.

Indian traders shifted out of Yiwu; being taken to Shanghai

Indian traders shifted out of Yiwu; being taken to Shanghai

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Two Indian nationals, who were being held hostage for about 20 days in the Chinese trade hub of Yiwu, were on Wednesday shifted out of the town for safety by a team of Indian officials after intense negotiations. Shyamsunder Agrawal and Deek Raheja are out of Yiwu and on the way to Shanghai, said a top official the Indian embassy in Beijing.

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

India, China have come to blows, will help them: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'It's a very tough situation. We're talking to India. We're talking to China. They've got a big problem there'