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Nikki Haley likely to be Secretary of State in Trump's cabinet

Nikki Haley likely to be Secretary of State in Trump's cabinet

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Trump's transition team spokesman Sean Spicer listed Haley as one of the candidates.

Modi to embark on five-nation tour from June 4

Modi to embark on five-nation tour from June 4

Rediff.com29 May 2016

PM is expected to discuss black money issue with Swiss President.

Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos successfully integrated with Sukhoi jet

Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos successfully integrated with Sukhoi jet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The integration of BrahMos with the Su-30MKI make the Indian Air Force the only air force in the world in procession of a supersonic cruise missile system.

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom on Thursday announced deals worth 9 billion Pound (Rs 90,550 crore) as they signed a civilian nuclear pact and decided to collaborate in the field of defence and cyber security besides launching a railway rupee bond in London.

Football Focus: Chelsea sign former PSG captain Thiago Silva

Football Focus: Chelsea sign former PSG captain Thiago Silva

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

India fight back after SL take lead

India fight back after SL take lead

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Opener Shikhar Dhawan (94) and KL Rahul (73) restored India's dominance with fluent half-centuries as the hosts erased a 122-run lead to nose ahead in the opening cricket Test against Sri Lanka, in Kolkata on Sunday.

IAF told to save dwindling squadrons till Rafale arrives

IAF told to save dwindling squadrons till Rafale arrives

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asked the Indian Air Force to focus on safety and conservation of available resources as he interacted with top commanders in New Delhi just days after India decided to buy 36 Rafale jets.

Pakistani forces deliberately targeting civilians: BSF

Pakistani forces deliberately targeting civilians: BSF

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Border Security Force on Wednesday said Pakistan's border guarding force was deliberately targeting civilian areas and its Army directly supporting the troops in the shelling on these areas and Indian posts along the International Border.

Why the South Korean president came calling

Why the South Korean president came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The two countries, among the very few fast growing large economies globally, also decided to boost bilateral trade and investment in areas of oil and gas, renewable energy, IT and pharmaceuticals, during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

India submits Mallya's extradition paper to his legal team

India submits Mallya's extradition paper to his legal team

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The next hearing to assess the progress in the case will be held at Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 14.

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.

PM Modi feels 'at home' in Rainbow Nation

PM Modi feels 'at home' in Rainbow Nation

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

India and South Africa on Friday agreed to deepen engagement in key areas of defence production, manufacturing, mining and minerals and combating terrorism.

World's oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat could soon be a museum

World's oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat could soon be a museum

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The ministry of defence is considering converting the last British ship serving the Indian Navy into a self-sustaining aircraft carrier museum on the lines of the US Navy's Aircraft Carrier Museum.

PHOTOS: Ashwin, Jadeja strike late to put India in control

PHOTOS: Ashwin, Jadeja strike late to put India in control

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

England claimed seven Indian wickets in an extended morning session on the fourth day on Sunday to bowl out the hosts for 204 but will need to pull off a stiff 405-run chase on a fast-deteriorating wicket to win the second Test in Visakhapatnam.

Mr NSA, what are you doing about Huawei?

Mr NSA, what are you doing about Huawei?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Chinese equipment contracts had been given by many public sector undertakings and government companies for their networks, even in sensitive places such as the north east.

'We have enough thermonuclear bombs'

'We have enough thermonuclear bombs'

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Were the May 1988 nuclear tests a success? 20 years after Pokharan, a look back at those decisive atomic tests through the eyes of someone who knew.

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

How Modi tried to manage China & Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'New Delhi showed itself willing -- at least for a period -- to tolerate the risk of conflict and to withstand Beijing's implicit and explicit threats.' 'But it also continued to try to cut some kind of deal with China to reduce tensions.'

India must not ignore China in order to improve Indo-US ties

India must not ignore China in order to improve Indo-US ties

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

In bilateral interfaces relations with China have also to be given due weight, opines Premvir Das

Afghanistan defends India's surgical strikes in PoK

Afghanistan defends India's surgical strikes in PoK

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

After India, Afghanistan was among three other countries which pulled out of the SAARC summit to be hosted by Pakistan.

Pakistan can also execute surgical strikes, warns Sharif

Pakistan can also execute surgical strikes, warns Sharif

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Terming "Indian aggression" as a threat to the entire region, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday warned that Pakistan is also capable of executing surgical strikes and will not allow anyone to "cast an evil eye" on it.

Why ex-servicemen are opposing India-Pak T20 match...

Why ex-servicemen are opposing India-Pak T20 match...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Himachal Pradesh's Ex-servicemen League has strongly opposed the hosting of Twenty20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dharamsala on March 19 and asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to reconsider its decision, keeping in view the sentiments of families of the martyrs.

'We will lick the Chinese!'

'We will lick the Chinese!'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'The Chinese -- up to the highest leadership -- will avoid a conflict because they know they will be badly licked.' 'The reputation they have painstakingly built over the last two-three decades of being a global power will be destroyed.'

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India's external intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing of involvement in "whipping up terrorism" in the country.

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

UK minister signs extradition order for wanted bookie Sanjeev Chawla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Chawla was introduced to Hansie Cronje, the late South African cricket team captain, in January-February 2000. It was suggested to Cronje, by Chawla and another person, that he could make significant amounts of money if he agreed to lose cricket matches.

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.

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

Rediff.com31 May 2018

He said that India will work with Singapore to bring the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to early conclusion. He also said the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement has been reviewed and the two sides will work to further upgrade it.

Rupee falters; uncertainty lingers about interest rates

Rupee falters; uncertainty lingers about interest rates

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

The rupee has avoided the heavy losses suffered by some emerging Asian currencies such as the Philippine peso this year because of its efforts to narrow the current account deficit, and strong foreign investor inflows.

Canada drops reference to Sikh extremism, Punjab CM protests

Canada drops reference to Sikh extremism, Punjab CM protests

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The move is a threat to Indian and global security, says Amarinder Singh.

Is India reluctant to take its place in the new world order?

Is India reluctant to take its place in the new world order?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

'Crafting a coherent, transparent and consistent policy vis-a-vis our neighbours, leave alone the rest of the world, is unlikely to be high on the priority list of the new Indian government, which will be sworn in before June,' says Ramananda Sengupta.

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'It is not clear how the NDA government -- including Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, backed by senior IAF officials -- claimed that the 36 Rafale contract with Dassault in 2016 cost the IAF 20% less than Dassault's 126 Rafale offer,' notes Ajai Shukla in the first of a three-part series.

Arvind Gupta named deputy NSA, days after Sandhu quit

Arvind Gupta named deputy NSA, days after Sandhu quit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Narendra Modi government on Monday appointed Arvind Gupta, a former Indian Foreign Service officer, of the 1979 batch, as Deputy National Security Advisor. This appointment comes within days of Nehchal Sandhu quitting as deputy NSA, citing personal reasons.

The unfinished business of Kargil

The unfinished business of Kargil

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The failure to restructure our armed forces in line with contemporary needs 14 years after the Kargil war will impose strategic costs beyond just delays and scandals, says Nitin Pai

Focus shifts to rapid testing as India's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,547

Focus shifts to rapid testing as India's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,547

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

However, the number of confirmed cases reported by states rose by over 500 to cross 3,000 with at least 90 dead. While Maharashtra, Telangana and Delhi disclosed several new cases of the deadly virus infection, government officials said the numbers have risen in last few days mostly due to one event -- referring to the Tablighi Jamaat's religious gathering in the national capital attended by thousands of people last month.

Modi meets Abe; discusses maritime security, SCS disputes

Modi meets Abe; discusses maritime security, SCS disputes

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

PM Modi on Saturday met PM Abe and invited Japan to be part of the 'Make in India' programme.

IAF chief justifies govt decision to procure 36 Rafale jets

IAF chief justifies govt decision to procure 36 Rafale jets

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said that no country in the world is facing the kind of grave threat that India is confronted with.

Modi conducts aerial survey, takes stock of situation in flood-hit Gujarat

Modi conducts aerial survey, takes stock of situation in flood-hit Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Torrential rains in north Gujarat have caused flood in Banaskantha and Patan districts.

Needed urgently: A strategy for the Chinese menace

Needed urgently: A strategy for the Chinese menace

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

If the Ladakh episode has ended, this is the time to find the truth about all the aspects of it and inform the nation and the world, the time is here and now, advises Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Ties with China top priority, says Parrikar

Ties with China top priority, says Parrikar

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

India is committed to further developing friendly and cooperative relations with China, says Parrikar in Beijing.