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Chinese soldier, living in India for over 50 years, reunited with family

Chinese soldier, living in India for over 50 years, reunited with family

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Wang Qi, 77, was received by his close Chinese relatives, besides officials of the China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indian embassy when he arrived in Beijing along with his son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter from Delhi-Beijing flight.

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Six of the 10 Pakistan cricketers bound for England who tested positive for COVID-19 have now registered negative results on re-testing, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday. Mohammad Hasnain, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz, however, must return a second negative result before they can join the main squad of 20 players who will leave for England on Sunday.

UK calls on India, Pakistan to show restraint, asks for de-escalation

UK calls on India, Pakistan to show restraint, asks for de-escalation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

May told the House of Commons that the UK remained in regular contact with both countries and was working towards de-escalating tensions.

LeT's bomb-maker names former ISI chief as his handler

LeT's bomb-maker names former ISI chief as his handler

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Top Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda told interrogators that he had come in contact with Pakistan's spy agency Inter Services Intelligence after meeting former ISI Chief Hamid Gul in 1995 and was in constant touch with him thereafter.

'Even Himalayas can't stop China and India, if there is political trust'

'Even Himalayas can't stop China and India, if there is political trust'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Shed suspicion and manage differences to improve Sino-Indian ties, says Chinese Foreign Minister.

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

US seeks 'rapid action' by India to ease Kashmir curbs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Trump on Wednesday said he offered 'arbitration or mediation' on the Kashmir issue to the leadership of India and Pakistan during his meetings with Modi and Khan and the two nuclear-armed neighbours have to 'just work it out'.

Amid boycott call, Xiaomi sells 1 million phones in 18 days

Amid boycott call, Xiaomi sells 1 million phones in 18 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi, in an internal letter on Wednesday, announced that the company has sold one million smartphones in the first 18 days of this month in India, state-run China Daily reported.

Don't regret doing the story, says Pakistani journalist

Don't regret doing the story, says Pakistani journalist

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Dawn's Cyril Almeida said he had triple checked the facts on his story, which reported about the rift between the civilian government and the military in Pakistan.

Act against militants or face international isolation: Sharif to Pak army

Act against militants or face international isolation: Sharif to Pak army

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Civilian government informs military of growing isolation of Pakistan, seeks consensus on several key actions.

Modi, Xi agree to put Sino-India ties on right direction: China

Modi, Xi agree to put Sino-India ties on right direction: China

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to make efforts to put India-China ties in the "right direction" and to "respect and accommodate" each other's concerns to avoid "impedance" relations, a top Chinese diplomat said on Tuesday.

Shah says won't tolerate 'Gupkar gang'; Kashmir parties hit back

Shah says won't tolerate 'Gupkar gang'; Kashmir parties hit back

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

In a series of tweets, Shah also questioned Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi whether they support the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), a conglomerate of regional and national political parties in Jammu and Kashmir formed to demand the restoration of the Article 370, scrapped last year.

Month after OBOR boycott, Modi, Xi discuss ways to better ties

Month after OBOR boycott, Modi, Xi discuss ways to better ties

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

It is the first meeting between the two leaders after India boycotted the high-profile Belt and Road Forum.

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Malaysia's Lashkar arrest points to its global footprint

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Aveek Sen on how the Lashkar e Tayiba looks at the world while focusing on India and Afghanistan.

Pathankot attack: NIA to send fresh Letters Rogatory to Pak

Pathankot attack: NIA to send fresh Letters Rogatory to Pak

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The LRs are being despatched notwithstanding indications from the Pakistani side that it was not yet ready to receive Indian investigators to carry forward the probe in the January 2 attack that left seven security personnel dead.

1 yr of Modi 2.0: BJP lists 'accomplishments', Cong 'disappointments'

1 yr of Modi 2.0: BJP lists 'accomplishments', Cong 'disappointments'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that with pro-people measures and infrastructure development, Modi has not only prepared a blueprint for making a strong 'new India' but also a self-reliant one for the country's 'golden future', while party president J P Nadda declared that the period will be known for taking tough and big decisions and turning challenges into opportunities.

India, China should deal with each other with 'strategic maturity': FS

India, China should deal with each other with 'strategic maturity': FS

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

He said the 2 countries have handled border issues in the past.

Big task ahead for in-transition Pakistan

Big task ahead for in-transition Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Sarfaraz says Pak ready for World Test Championship challenge

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

If Pakistan continues with the 'Grey List' or put in 'Dark Grey' list, it would be very difficult for the country to get financial aid from the IMF, the World Bank and the European Union, making its financial condition more precarious.

Misbah lauds batsmen after winning the game of patience

Misbah lauds batsmen after winning the game of patience

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq paid tribute to his batsmen after beating England by 178 runs in the second Test on Monday.

Pak confiscates seminaries, assets of JuD, FIF

Pak confiscates seminaries, assets of JuD, FIF

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The confiscation of properties of JuD and FIF comes after Pakistan formally placed them in the list of banned organisations on Tuesday.

Kashmiris are our countrymen, not the enemy

Kashmiris are our countrymen, not the enemy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'We cannot win peace among our people by treating them like the enemy,' says Mitali Saran.

'Jaish is being used for terrorist attacks'

'Jaish is being used for terrorist attacks'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'The Pakistan army is trying to mainstream the LeT.'

PICS: Anderson kept on 599 wickets as Pakistan dig in after follow-on

PICS: Anderson kept on 599 wickets as Pakistan dig in after follow-on

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 3rd Test played between England and Pakistan at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Monday.

PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The prime minister and the Chinese president walked along the banks of East Lake and also took a boat ride together as they decided to step up their personal rapport.

Don't want Maldives to be another flashpoint, in talks with India: China

Don't want Maldives to be another flashpoint, in talks with India: China

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Chinese Foreign Ministry said international community should respect sovereignty and independence of the Maldives.

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Singh, a former Army officer, had been ill after a fall at his home in August 2014 and was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. He had been in and out of the hospital and was admitted again in June this year.

Cross-LoC strikes happened in past too: FS contradicts Parrikar

Cross-LoC strikes happened in past too: FS contradicts Parrikar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar gave this information to the Parliamentary Committee on Exernal Affairs.

2nd Test, Day 1: SL bundle out Pakistan for 191

2nd Test, Day 1: SL bundle out Pakistan for 191

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Sri Lanka ended the day at the score of 64/3, still trailing the hosts by 127 runs.

Sai's Take: Has RaGa gotten over ArGo?

Sai's Take: Has RaGa gotten over ArGo?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Rahul Gandhi has shown that he can field questions on the fly -- something the frontrunner in this election has failed to do in the last five years -- but does it mean he can survive another bout with a primed-up ArGo?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

India's friendly steps towards Pak face this 'unique challenge'

India's friendly steps towards Pak face this 'unique challenge'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The foreign secretary said almost all major initiatives of India in SAARC did not fructify due to hurdles posed by Islamabad.

India asks UN: Why is new Taliban chief not designated as terrorist?

India asks UN: Why is new Taliban chief not designated as terrorist?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

India has demanded the United Nations to slap sanctions against the new Taliban leader in Afghanistan, saying it is "sheer folly" that the leader of a proscribed entity is not yet designated as a terrorist individual.

Indian diplomacy saw a deterioration in 2016

Indian diplomacy saw a deterioration in 2016

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Ties with Pakistan and China which were on the centre stage of Indian diplomacy saw a "deterioration" in the year gone by, according to foreign policy experts who feel that the relationships are unlikely to see any forward movement in the new year.

EC issues notice to Yogi over 'Modi ji ki sena' remark

EC issues notice to Yogi over 'Modi ji ki sena' remark

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Sources in the poll panel said, prima facie, Adityanath has violated the EC's advisory of keeping armed forces away from political campaign.

Key principle of India's ties with China is reducing divergence: Prez

Key principle of India's ties with China is reducing divergence: Prez

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Mukherjee said Prime Minister Narendra Nodi and Chinese President Xi Jinping Would be meeting soon on the margins of G-20 summit scheduled to be held in China later this year.

Why China's NSG decision is good news for India

Why China's NSG decision is good news for India

Rediff.com16 May 2016

'With this it is clear who stands with India in the international community and who doesn't and this enables India to take counter measures without being seen as overly pro-US,'says Rajeev Sharma.

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi had criticised Manmohan Singh's policy towards China and promised a more strong-willed policy. Those claims are now under a cloud.

Don't be in denial on terror; take visible action:India to Pak

Don't be in denial on terror; take visible action:India to Pak

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry met for nearly 90 minutes, during which sticky issues -- including probe into Pathankot terror attack, 26/11 trial and Samjhauta Express blast investigations -- figured.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

US lists Pak among terror 'safe havens'

US lists Pak among terror 'safe havens'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The report said India continues to experience attacks by 'Pakistan-based terrorists'.

Modi's Pakistan policy is bewildering

Modi's Pakistan policy is bewildering

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

'Dealing with Pakistan can become dangerous, and even suicidal, for the powers that be in New Delhi,' warns Rajeev Sharma.