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China has violated border pacts with India, says Jaishankar

China has violated border pacts with India, says Jaishankar

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

China has violated border agreements, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, noting that continued tension will cast a natural shadow over the rest of this relationship.

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

'Trudeau using Nijjar's murder to divert attention'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

All this is happening because Canada has for decades deliberately invited these foreigners and their tribal conflicts into our country. We should recognise this major blunder and work with the government of India to find solutions instead of jeopardising our relations with a rising world power and an important ally over this issue

Have you Contra-Dated? Here's Why You Should Try It

Have you Contra-Dated? Here's Why You Should Try It

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Contra-dating is all about pushing boundaries. rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating app Quack Quack, lists 10 reasons why everyone should try it at least once.

Day after, this is what China has to say on Modi-Xi meet

Day after, this is what China has to say on Modi-Xi meet

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

China on Thursday said the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Russia's Kazan on Wednesday carries a "great significance" as they reached an "important common understandings" to improve the bilateral ties.

India cuts arbitration time for foreign investors in UAE pact

India cuts arbitration time for foreign investors in UAE pact

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

India has reduced the time period for foreign investors to seek international arbitration from five years to three years as part of the recently signed investment pact with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a departure from its model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). Under the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism, if the Indian judicial system is unable to resolve a dispute within this shortened period, investors can resort to international arbitration. The investment pact, signed on February 13 in Abu Dhabi, came into force on August 31, replacing the previous pact.

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

He could have blazed a trail that few Indian judges had. It was a missed opportunity of a lifetime, notes Ramesh Menon.

'We Attribute Success To The Star, Failure To The Director'

'We Attribute Success To The Star, Failure To The Director'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'Our analysis of success, like failure, is so reductive and so one dimensional that we don't look at the bigger picture.'

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant strategic interests, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

Historic win for BJP-led alliance in Maha; INDIA gets Jharkhand

Historic win for BJP-led alliance in Maha; INDIA gets Jharkhand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday pulled off a stunning performance in Maharashtra winning a record number of seats to propel the party-led ruling Mahayuti alliance to a landslide victory while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) stormed back to power in Jharkhand on the back of a spectacular showing by the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha.

Situation at LAC stable but not normal: Army Chief

Situation at LAC stable but not normal: Army Chief

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh is stable but sensitive and not normal, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Tuesday on the dragging military standoff between China and India in the region.

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

According to the IDF, Eid Hassan Nashar held key leadership roles within Hezbollah. He served as the commander of the surface-to-surface rocket unit, overseeing the organisation's day-to-day operations.

Ladakh Disengagement: What's The Reality?

Ladakh Disengagement: What's The Reality?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

The government needs to answer the critical question of whether it has accepted any restrictions on its infrastructure creation activities, asserts Ajai Shukla.

How security forces gunned down 31 Naxalites

How security forces gunned down 31 Naxalites

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

A cache of weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, one SLR (self-loading rifle), one INSAS rifle, one LMG rifle and one .303 rifle were also recovered from the encounter spot.

Hindu group endorses Trump over Harris for US President

Hindu group endorses Trump over Harris for US President

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Hindus for America First, a newly created grassroots organisation, has announced it will endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and launch a campaign against Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina.

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

'Kareena Is Epitome Of Effortlessness'

'Kareena Is Epitome Of Effortlessness'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'Her love for the story -- be it understanding the story quickly or reading the script, then composing yourself in almost no time for the shot.' 'All of it is just so natural to her.'

India, China reach pact, to resume pre-Galwan patrolling along LAC

India, China reach pact, to resume pre-Galwan patrolling along LAC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

India on Monday announced it has reached an agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, in a major breakthrough in ending the over four-year-long military standoff ahead of a likely meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Russia this week.

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Showing total disregard for the US constitution, Trump has said that this could be the last election to be held in the country. A Trump presidency could lead to mass deportation of undocumented migrants and harsh family separation, warns Aseem Chhabra.

JD-U's polling agent murdered while on morning walk

JD-U's polling agent murdered while on morning walk

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

A Janata Dal-United leader was allegedly murdered in Bihar's Nalanda district in the early hours of Monday, the police said.

Ashwin's ton: A triumph of mental freedom and skill

Ashwin's ton: A triumph of mental freedom and skill

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday said he has liberated himself from the clutches of external and internal pressure, and now he is just looking to play cricket "with a smile on face."

28 Maoists killed in Bastar; AK-47, SLR recovered: ANI

28 Maoists killed in Bastar; AK-47, SLR recovered: ANI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

As many as 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Friday, a senior police official said. However, ANI has put the toll at 30.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

How CAA Helped Joe Pereira

How CAA Helped Joe Pereira

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Joseph Francis A Pereira, a citizen of Pakistan who currently resides in Cansaulim, south Goa, is the first in the state to be given an Indian citizenship certificate.

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

'Ladakh Made The World Wary Of China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'While my generation carries with it the memory of the Chinese perfidy of 1962, this generation will carry the memory of Chinese perfidy in Galwan.'

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

A senior police officer said bomb disposal squads have been rushed to all the places mentioned by ULFA-I but there is no report of recovery of any bomb or explosive.

Days after Quad, China test-fires missile that can strike US cities

Days after Quad, China test-fires missile that can strike US cities

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

This is the first time in decades that China has made its flight test of an intercontinental ballistic missile public in an apparent show of strategic deterrence, State-run China Daily reported.

Same Islamists forced Hasina...: Exiled author Taslima Nasreen

Same Islamists forced Hasina...: Exiled author Taslima Nasreen

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Nasreen accused Hasina of pleasing the 'Islamists', however, the same 'Islamists' have been in the student movement who forced the former Bangladesh PM to leave the country on Monday.

Protesters want Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus as interim govt chief

Protesters want Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus as interim govt chief

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Bangladesh descended into chaos on Monday as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina surreptitiously resigned and fled the country in a military aircraft while the Army stepped in to fill the power vacuum.

Explained: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Explained: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Section 6A, which was incorporated in the Citizenship Act 1955 following the signing of the 1985 Assam Accord, was upheld by the Supreme Court.

INDIA parties spent too much time in...: CPI-ML chief

INDIA parties spent too much time in...: CPI-ML chief

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) could have performed better in the recently-held Lok Sabha polls and perhaps, too much time was spent in reaching seat-sharing agreements, Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya has said.

Yechury's body handed over to AIIMS amid 'Lal Salaam' chants

Yechury's body handed over to AIIMS amid 'Lal Salaam' chants

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Earlier in the day, rich tributes were paid to Yechury at the Communist Party of India (Marxist) headquarters at the AKG Bhavan here, where his mortal remains were brought from his residence in the morning.

'Cancelling Adani Project Not Good Sign'

'Cancelling Adani Project Not Good Sign'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'If there is a push towards a Marxist oriented government it will be dangerous.' 'We have seen this in Nepal and Myanmar and it will be a concern for India if it is surrounded by countries with such political dispensations.'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'

Light A Candle For Galwan Martyrs

Light A Candle For Galwan Martyrs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Their Supreme Sacrifice for the Motherland will Never be Forgotten.

Lal Salaam, Comrade Buddhadeb

Lal Salaam, Comrade Buddhadeb

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

He was reviled by critics in his party as a neo-liberal in disguise but till the end, he retained his belief in secularism and the humanity of Communism.

How India Erred In Its Hasina Gamble

How India Erred In Its Hasina Gamble

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

New Delhi -- which has had a disastrous neighbourhood policy that has alienated almost all the States with which it has a land or sea border -- seemed to be unwilling over the past years to even consider that its unquestioning support of Sheikh Hasina was painting it into a corner, points out Mihir S Sharma.

If Sheikh Hasina wishes to stay in India ...: Ex-envoy

If Sheikh Hasina wishes to stay in India ...: Ex-envoy

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The veteran diplomat said Hasina has stayed in India before after the assassination of her father and Bangladesh independence hero Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who later became the country's prime minister. Rahman was assassinated in August 1975.

'IC-814' series row: Govt summons Netflix content head

'IC-814' series row: Govt summons Netflix content head

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The depiction of hijackers of the Indian Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Delhi has kicked off a row with a section of viewers objecting to the 'humane' projection of the perpetrators.