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China records 78 new coronavirus cases, spike in imported infections

China records 78 new coronavirus cases, spike in imported infections

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The NHC said, 78 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on the Chinese mainland on Monday, of which 74 were imported from abroad taking the number of overseas cases to 427.

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Shaktikanta Das: RBI Governor Who Walks The Talk

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Das is friendly, but he finally does what he does. The quality of engagement is very good.'

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

China said that decision is in line with the rules of the committee.

Rising attacks on places of worship in India: Blinken

Rising attacks on places of worship in India: Blinken

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Blinken asserts that America will continue to stand up for religious freedom around the world.

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Unfortunately, there is no movement towards peace in Manipur.'

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Shah said the ULFA, the oldest insurgent group of Assam, agreed to abjure violence, disband the organisation and join the democratic process.

PM of Papua New Guinea touches Modi's feet on arrival

PM of Papua New Guinea touches Modi's feet on arrival

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The prime minister reached Port Moresby from Japan where he attended the summit of the G7 advanced economies and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Indian government sources said Muizzu, in the meeting, brought up the issue of Indian military personnel present in the Maldives for operating aircraft for medical evacuation and to counter drug trafficking.

China acknowledges Pak role in Mumbai terror attacks

China acknowledges Pak role in Mumbai terror attacks

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Chinese state television CCTV9 has highlighted the role of the LeT and its sponsors in Pakistan in this horrific attack which shook the world.

China Olympic Committee offers vaccines for Tokyo Games: IOC

China Olympic Committee offers vaccines for Tokyo Games: IOC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Due to the delay the Beijing Games will now start just over six months after Tokyo.

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Will take US-India ties to next level again: Trump

Will take US-India ties to next level again: Trump

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will take America's relationship with India to the next level again if he wins the presidential election in 2024.

Covid scare in Beijing; school, varsity report fresh cases

Covid scare in Beijing; school, varsity report fresh cases

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Chinese capital issued a fresh coronavirus alert on Thursday after it reported 21 local COVID-19 infections a day earlier, three of which were from a high school and the rest from a university, health officials said.

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

An adamant China on Thursday said "no country should or can put itself opposite the NPT".

What kind of dialogue India wants on OBOR: China

What kind of dialogue India wants on OBOR: China

Rediff.com16 May 2017

India boycotted the Belt and Road Forum held from May 14-15.

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

About 416 Myanmarese soldiers crossed over to India in view of the situation arising out of the fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, and Indian military is 'closely watching' the unfolding developments, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday.

5 things Modi should understand about China

5 things Modi should understand about China

Rediff.com4 May 2015

'While visits and personal meetings are useful, changes of strategic significance have occurred recently, with Beijing trying to take the lead which Modi must take note of.'

Startup story set for better script in 2024 after a bleak '23

Startup story set for better script in 2024 after a bleak '23

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Funding winter and corporate governance woes separated the men from the boys in the country's startup space in 2023 that saw funds into the segment tapering to just around $8 billion. All said, investors are hopeful of strong growth of the maturing startup ecosystem in the new year. Edtech and health tech segments that grew exponentially during the pandemic plunged into an abyss of financial uncertainties, with several firms shuttering their business, and valuation of prominent players like BYJU'S and PharmEasy plummeting 85-90 per cent.

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

"Only one of the five permanent members, China, openly favours Pakistan," the Dawn report noted.

When Nehru sought US assistance during 1962 Indo-China war

When Nehru sought US assistance during 1962 Indo-China war

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had sought American assistance and wrote to the then US president John F Kennedy to provide India jet fighters to stem the Chinese tide of aggression during the 1962 Sino-India war, according to a new book.

Will China resume building roads in Doklam?

Will China resume building roads in Doklam?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'While overall this is a face saving deal just before the BRICS meeting in Xiamen, any forward military movement at Doklam once again could bring the two Asian giants at loggerheads,' says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Is China ahead of India in the space race?

Is China ahead of India in the space race?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'China pumps in a lot more money than what we do. China's space budget is close to $5 billion while it is hardly $1 billion for us.' 'We manage the programmes within the constraints of our budget. The main difference is we prioritise.'

Under Modi, India more likely to respond with force to Pak: US intel

Under Modi, India more likely to respond with force to Pak: US intel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The annual threat assessment of the US Intelligence Community released by the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) also said that the 'expanded military posture by both India and China along the disputed border elevates the risk of armed confrontation between two nuclear powers that might involve direct threats to US persons and interests and calls for US intervention'.

Why China's pain can't be India's gain

Why China's pain can't be India's gain

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

China should move toward the upper reaches of the global chain.

Pak-China bid to internationalise J-K snubbed at UN

Pak-China bid to internationalise J-K snubbed at UN

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Majority of the 15 members said there should not be any statement or outcome issued after the consultations and their will prevailed, leaving China to come out and make a statement in its national capacity followed by Pakistan.

India, China holding talks on Azhar issue: Chinese envoy

India, China holding talks on Azhar issue: Chinese envoy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

He, however, asserted that China was against terror outfits and any form of terrorism.

China arrests 100 Tibetan monks

China arrests 100 Tibetan monks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

In the first major anti-Beijing protests by Tibetans after the Lhasa riots, hundreds of people from the community attacked a police station and government officials in northwest China, leading to arrests of nearly 100 pro-Dalai Lama monks, authorities said on Sunday.

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

In China, Sushma justifies air strike, says dont' want to see further escalation

In China, Sushma justifies air strike, says dont' want to see further escalation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Sushma said after the Pulwama terrorist attack, Pakistan instead of taking seriously the call for the international community to act against the JeM and other terror groups denied any knowledge of the attack and out rightly dismissed claims by the JeM.

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Unless the anarchy in Manipur is brought under control quickly, we are sowing the seeds of a flare up in the entire North East and the end of our dream of checking China in South East Asia, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Peace can return to Manipur'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'...through the will of the people and commitment of leaders.' 'It may not happen today or tomorrow, but it will happen.'

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

China's Nobel-winning dissident Liu Xiaobo dies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Rights group vowed to continue the struggle for human rights in the Communist nation.

China defends blocking India's UN bid to ban JeM chief

China defends blocking India's UN bid to ban JeM chief

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

"The Chinese side has always been in communication with relevant parties on the listing issue," he said hinting that China is also in touch with India on the issue.

'With China, Indian soldiers have a much tougher job'

'With China, Indian soldiers have a much tougher job'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'They cannot use firearms.' 'They have to be restrained.' 'It is a game of patience and chess board moves.' 'It is not like India and Pakistan where bullets get fired and people get killed.'

Now, China blasts US surveillance programme

Now, China blasts US surveillance programme

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

China on Monday joined the growing international chorus in demanding an explanation from the United States over its controversial surveillance programmes, which had collected troves of information by tracking millions of telephone records and Internet activity globally.

President Mukherjee to visit China on May 24

President Mukherjee to visit China on May 24

Rediff.com18 May 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee will visit China from May 24 to 27 during which he will hold talks with the top Chinese leadership, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, announcing the first trip to the country by an Indian Head of State in six years.

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

How Space Travel Can Unite The World

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

All progress in space should excite us and encourage us to be optimists about a better future for our planet and all of us, asserts Aakar Patel.

President Pranab boards the flight to China

President Pranab boards the flight to China

Rediff.com24 May 2016

This will be the first visit of Mukherjee to China as President though he has visited the country a number of times in different capacities. The last Presidential visit to China was by Pratibha Patil in 2010.

China bans burqa in major Muslim city

China bans burqa in major Muslim city

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Lawmakers in China have reportedly approved a ban on women wearing burqa in public in Xinjinag province, a region with a large Muslim population.

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

'Deeply concerned' about security of Chinese in Pakistan, Xi tells Sharif

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

On his maiden visit to Beijing, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which the two leaders agreed to strengthen the all-weather friendship and the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).