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Sino-India talks must continue to resolve issues: Beijing

Sino-India talks must continue to resolve issues: Beijing

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

"On the border issue, China always maintains that we should follow through on treaties and agreements we signed and we jointly uphold peace and tranquility at the border region," Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said while responding to Jaishankar's remarks.

China building permanent structures near LAC in Sikkim

China building permanent structures near LAC in Sikkim

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Senior government sources told ANI that one such camp is coming up few kilometres inside the Chinese territory opposite the Naku La area in north Sikkim area, which is barely a few minutes distance from the area where Indian and Chinese troops had clashed last year when the confrontation started and also in January this year.

Army deploys K-9 Vajra howitzers in Ladakh, more orders possible

Army deploys K-9 Vajra howitzers in Ladakh, more orders possible

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

As Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane inducted the last of the 100 K-9 Vajra guns ordered, three of these howitzers have been deployed for trials in high altitude mountainous area of Ladakh.

India pushes for early disengagement in 8-hr talks with China

India pushes for early disengagement in 8-hr talks with China

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The Indian side is expected to seek disengagement as soon as possible in the remaining friction points besides pressing for resolution of issues in Depsang Bulge and Demchok.

Gadkari plans 19 more emergency landing facilities

Gadkari plans 19 more emergency landing facilities

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

According to an official statement, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said the 19 other places in the country include Phalodi-Jaisalmer road and Barmer-Jaisalmer road in Rajasthan, Kharagpur-Balasore road in West Bengal, Hashimara-Guwahati road in Assam, Bhuj-Naliya road in Gujarat, Leh/Nyoma area in Assam and on the Jorhat-Baraghat road, among others.

Ladakh standoff: India, China to hold military talks on Sunday

Ladakh standoff: India, China to hold military talks on Sunday

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Indian side is expected to seek disengagement as soon as possible in the remaining friction points besides pressing for resolution of issues in Depsang Bulge and Demchok.

Mission Kashmir: Modi visits Kargil ahead of assembly polls

Mission Kashmir: Modi visits Kargil ahead of assembly polls

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Leh and Kargil in his second trip to the state ahead of the polls

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Vajpayee's private secretary Shakti Sinha passes away

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

According to sources, Sinha was suffering from high blood pressure and was rushed to RK Hospital in IP Extension when he complained of uneasiness.

LAC row: 12th round of Sino-India military talks today

LAC row: 12th round of Sino-India military talks today

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The fresh round of Corps Commander talks are scheduled to start at 10:30 AM at Moldo border point on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, they added.

PoK will be with India some day: Western Air Command Chief

PoK will be with India some day: Western Air Command Chief

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Speaking to reporters at an event here to mark the 75th anniversary of the Indian troops' Budgam landing, Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C) of Western Air Command, Air Marshal Amit Dev, also said the people in PoK are not being treated very fairly by the Pakistanis.

Kargil: How Sonam Wangchuk and 40 men defeated 135 Pakistani troops

Kargil: How Sonam Wangchuk and 40 men defeated 135 Pakistani troops

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Colonel Sonam Wangchuk was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest honour for courage, for wresting the first victory of the Kargil War. Leading 40 men, his unit evicted 135 Pakistani troops in a three day battle fought in two feet snow and minus 6 degrees.

Why PM of strong India so weak, asks Cong on border standoff

Why PM of strong India so weak, asks Cong on border standoff

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The opposition party also launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked why is he "so kind" to Chinese President Xi Jinping and "not showing loyalty towards the country".

Saving Bengaluru, One Lake At A Time

Saving Bengaluru, One Lake At A Time

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

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Special Frontier Force: India's secret weapon against PLA

Special Frontier Force: India's secret weapon against PLA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'The committing of the SFF into operations in Ladakh is a signal from New Delhi of how seriously it takes the Chinese intrusions and the lengths India will go to in combating them.'

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Rezang La was a unique battle.' 'It was not a large scale battle like the Battle of Kohima which involved a large number of troops.' 'Here there was just a company that fought it out till the last man.'

US troops learning 'cliff assault tactics' in Leh

US troops learning 'cliff assault tactics' in Leh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

US and Indian troops are involved in a joint exercise in Ladakh region since September 5.

Refrain from action that escalates situation: China on PM's visit

Refrain from action that escalates situation: China on PM's visit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

"India and China are in communication and negotiations on lowering the temperatures through military and diplomatic channels. No party should engage in any action that may escalate the situation at this point," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during a briefing when asked about the Prime Minister's visit.

Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Microblogging site Twitter's explanations to a parliamentary panel on showing Ladakh as part of China are inadequate and the act amounts to criminal offence attracting imprisonment of seven years, committee chairman Meenakshi Lekhi said on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: President's Colours for Ladakh Scouts

PHOTOS: President's Colours for Ladakh Scouts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

In his first engagement outside the national capital, the President confers a rare honour on a brave, young, regiment.

Pak objects to Kiru hydro plant design; India says compliant with Indus treaty

Pak objects to Kiru hydro plant design; India says compliant with Indus treaty

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Pakistan has raised objections to the design of India's Kiru hydroelectric plant, a mega 624 MW project over the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir, but New Delhi asserts that the project is fully compliant with the Indus Water Treaty, according to officials.

Has tourism changed Ladakh for good?

Has tourism changed Ladakh for good?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A decade has seen many welcome changes in this hill district of Jammu and Kashmir, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The 14.15 km tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity to Srinagar, Kargil and Leh.

Double hump camel to help Army patrol China border

Double hump camel to help Army patrol China border

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Leh has conducted research on the double hump or Bactrian camels which can carry load of 170 kilogrammes at an elevation of 17,000 feet height in the Eastern Ladakh region.

Will Modi go to war with China?

Will Modi go to war with China?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'By not even acknowledging China's occupation of Indian territory Modi signalled to Beijing that he was not prepared to used forceful means to vacate the Chinese occupation, and that his government was reconciled to this loss of territory and accepted the fait accompli engineered by the PLA.'

PM visits recovering jawans injured in Galwan Valley clash

PM visits recovering jawans injured in Galwan Valley clash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

"Our country has never bowed down and will never bow down to any world power, and I am able to say this because of braves like you," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday while interacting with the soldiers, who were injured in the June 15 clash with the Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley.

India, China militaries discuss further disengagement in Ladakh

India, China militaries discuss further disengagement in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 11th round of the Corps Commander-level talks began at around 10.30 am at the Chushul border point on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, they said.

Watch! Ayodhya's GRAND Ram Leela

Watch! Ayodhya's GRAND Ram Leela

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

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Disengagement process needs constant verification: Indian Army

Disengagement process needs constant verification: Indian Army

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The army said senior commanders of the Indian and Chinese military reviewed the progress on implementation of the first phase of disengagement and discussed further steps to ensure complete withdrawal of troops in the region.

'China can lift a village overnight'

'China can lift a village overnight'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'India and China are already in a warlike situation.'

Why this Army veteran wants sedition law to go

Why this Army veteran wants sedition law to go

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Everybody knows what's happening. How I feel is not important. How the people are feeling is important'

DGCA withdraws airport shutdown order 'as of now'

DGCA withdraws airport shutdown order 'as of now'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The AAI owns and manages more than 100 airports, including those shut temporarily Wednesday, in the country.

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Chinese authorities have been rapidly building defence infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control, indicating that they are preparing for a long period of tension with India, points out Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

India, China discuss 'specific details to cool tempers'

India, China discuss 'specific details to cool tempers'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The Indian side forcefully pressed for early resolution of the standoff and particularly insisted on expeditious disengagement in Hot Springs and Gogra, a source said.

SEE: Army commemorates 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

SEE: Army commemorates 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, General Officer Commanding of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps laid a wreath at the iconic Kargil War Memorial in Drass on behalf of the nation and paid tribute to the gallant heroes, Col Kalia said.

Our forces are giving befitting reply to terror attacks: Rajnath

Our forces are giving befitting reply to terror attacks: Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Singh's comments came hours after a Border Security Force and adjoining army camps in Baramulla were attacked by heavily armed militants on Sunday night.

PICS: A tour of India's majestic palaces and forts

PICS: A tour of India's majestic palaces and forts

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Rediff.com brings you these awesome pictures of forts and places of historic importance from all over India

India, China in 'candid, in-depth communication'

India, China in 'candid, in-depth communication'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

China and India have maintained "candid and in-depth communication and coordination" to promote disengagement in areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh after the eighth round of talks to resolve the current standoff, the Chinese military said on Thursday.

The Ladakh Scouts, Indian Army's snow warriors

The Ladakh Scouts, Indian Army's snow warriors

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind presents the President's Colours to the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre today, August 21. These are normally presented to units that distinguish themselves consistently over decades. The Ladakh Scouts became a regular army regiment only in June 2001 after its stunning performance in the Kargil conflict, notes Ajai Shukla.

Top military, political leadership to discuss way ahead in Ladakh

Top military, political leadership to discuss way ahead in Ladakh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The participants would include senior ministers dealing with the situation along with the senior military leadership. The leadership is likely to discuss the Chinese military activities in Doklam and other areas on Bhutanese soil along with the Indian preparations to deal with the situation.

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

'We were a show of force to the enemy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'Not a single bullet was fired, but we were warning the enemy not to continue with their antics!' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe finds out how the Light Combat Helicopter, which will be inducted into the IAF on October 3, was designed, developed and flown.