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Withdraw from Doklam to avoid confrontation: PLA to India

Withdraw from Doklam to avoid confrontation: PLA to India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

A visit by Indian journalists, sponsored by the Chinese government, on Monday turned into a propaganda exercise by the Chinese Army for delivering its message on the prolonged standoff between troops of the two countries in Doklam near Sikkim.

'Border deal will control infiltration from Bangladesh'

'Border deal will control infiltration from Bangladesh'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'People residing in the enclaves have led completely isolated lives. They are stateless, have no official identity proof.' 'It is significant that Modi, Banerjee, Sarkar and Gogoi, despite having different political ideologies, are walking in tandem for the cause of the people residing in the enclaves.' 'If the LBA betters the economy of India and Bangladesh, there will be less turmoil in both these countries.'

What the Sino-India border pact promises to do

What the Sino-India border pact promises to do

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Border Defence Cooperation Agreement inked between India and China on Wednesday facilitates establishment of a hotline between the military headquarters of the two countries, besides border personnel meeting sites in all sectors receiving broad directive not to tail each others' patrols along the disputed borders.

England agree to first day-night Ashes Test

England agree to first day-night Ashes Test

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Discussions over whether Australia will host England in a first day-night Ashes cricket Test next year are taking place but nothing has been decided yet, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday. England head Down Under next November for the 2017-18 series and local media reported on Thursday that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had agreed in principle to play one of the matches under lights.

Barcelona charged with tax fraud over Neymar deal

Barcelona charged with tax fraud over Neymar deal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Barcelona have been charged by a Spanish court with committing tax fraud in the signing of Brazil forward Neymar last year, a court spokesman said on Thursday.

Why curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions is not easy

Why curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions is not easy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Negotiating a sustainable compromise with Iran is not getting any easier, and this delay might not yield the desired result of bringing Tehran's nuclear programme under stringent limits, says Claude Smadja

'Nobody is going to lie about box office figures'

'Nobody is going to lie about box office figures'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Fox makes films worth millions and millions of dollars. Fudging a few crores doesn't make much difference.'

'India, China want pragmatism, no more bhai-bhai diplomacy'

'India, China want pragmatism, no more bhai-bhai diplomacy'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Both India and China have realised that if border incursions keep reoccurring, other issues of mutual interest will remain unstable. Sheela Bhatt reports

SYL verdict: Akalis call emergency meeting, Amarinder resigns from LS seat

SYL verdict: Akalis call emergency meeting, Amarinder resigns from LS seat

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Amarinder, who is also former Punjab Chief Minister, has sent his resignation to the Lok Sabha Speaker, copy of which was released to the media here, and has also sought a personal meeting with the Speaker next week.

Antrix-Devas case: Court grants time to CBI for getting sanctions

Antrix-Devas case: Court grants time to CBI for getting sanctions

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Court questioned the probe agency on delay in filing the chargesheet.

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

His remarks come a day after Buckingham Palace announced Harry and Meghan, who had announced their decision to step back from their royal duties, will not use the "royal highness" titles as well as would no longer receive public funds for royal duties.

Where OnePlus sees its next big leap come from

Where OnePlus sees its next big leap come from

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Almost 75 per cent of our total sales come from the top 50 cities in India.'

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Soccer Extras: Man City want Bayern target Sane to stay, says Guardiola

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Are you living in fear of your credit score?

Are you living in fear of your credit score?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

If your answer is yes, this is just what your need to read today.

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'The most valuable personal sensitive information of present and future citizens has been made available to foreign data firms and governments and non-State actors for all time to come,' says Gopal Krishna.

Formula One mulls over minimum pitstop times

Formula One mulls over minimum pitstop times

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Formula One team managers discussed introducing a minimum pitstop time, without reaching any agreement, as pitlane safety remained a hot topic at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Thursday.

US-India bonhomie missing on climate change

US-India bonhomie missing on climate change

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Delhi concedes one climate issue on Obama's agenda

Do we know where 150 million Indians spend?

Do we know where 150 million Indians spend?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'Being one of the 150 million upper middle class consumers, I can vouch that the average expenses on white goods or clothing are minimal. Indians are not consumerist by nature,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Amid Sikkim standoff, China hints bilateral at BRICS NSA meet

Amid Sikkim standoff, China hints bilateral at BRICS NSA meet

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

NSA Doval is set to travel to Beijing this week to attend the BRICS NSAs meeting scheduled to be held from July 27-28

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne said while he supported cost-cutting, there are other strategic issues under discussion that could force Ferrari to consider racing elsewhere.

'Sharif vows to clear children's names in Panama Papers issue'

'Sharif vows to clear children's names in Panama Papers issue'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has vowed to have the name of his three children cleared in the 'Panama Papers' issue.

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

It rained investments on India as the Make In India programme, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a focus on the manufacturing sector, raked in Rs 15,20,000 crore in committed investments.

Soccer Transfers: Mata extends United deal until 2021

Soccer Transfers: Mata extends United deal until 2021

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Spanish playmaker Mata, 31, joined United in 2014 for a then club record transfer fee of 37.1 million pounds ($46.86 million) from league rivals Chelsea.

Will Formula One return to India?

Will Formula One return to India?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

F1 CEO and chairman Chase Carey reiterated that Asia is a "tremendously" important region for the sport and India figures in their scheme of things for the future, if not now, with the calendar already packed till next year.

India must open up further, Pompeo says in major policy speech

India must open up further, Pompeo says in major policy speech

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

"As Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi said in his latest campaign, 'Modi hai to mumkin hai,' or 'Modi makes it possible', I'm looking forward to exploring what's possible between our people," Pompeo said in his major India policy speech at the India Ideas Summit of US-India Business Council on Wednesday.

Barca deny wrongdoing after tax fraud reports

Barca deny wrongdoing after tax fraud reports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Barcelona have denied wrongdoing after local media said Spain's public prosecutor had asked for charges to be brought against the club for alleged tax fraud in last year's signing of Brazil forward Neymar.

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.

Govt up against BBC, YouTube over documentary

Govt up against BBC, YouTube over documentary

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Upset over BBC broadcasting the controversial interview of Delhi gang-rape convict, the government has served a legal notice on the British media giant even as it asked video sharing website YouTube to remove the documentary as it is "very sensitive".

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Award-winning lawyer, Claire Montgomery, the Queen's Counsel, is likely to fight the Indian government's attempt to extradite him to India.

'I am not pregnant. What I am is fed up'

'I am not pregnant. What I am is fed up'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

'The idea of Modi in power fills us with dread'

'The idea of Modi in power fills us with dread'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Around 75 professors and other academics of Indian origin working at some of Britain's prestigious institutions such as Cambridge and Oxford university and London School of Economics on Tuesday issued an open letter, sharply attacking Narendra Modi and saying, "The idea of Modi in power fills us with dread".

'Don't let isolated incidents affect Sino-India ties'

'Don't let isolated incidents affect Sino-India ties'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Amid reports of frequent incursions by Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control, Chinese state media said it was "unwise" to let the "isolated incidents" to affect the "promising" Sino-India ties. While the Chinese Foreign and defence ministries were yet to respond to queries relating to the fresh reports of incursions in Ladakh sector, a commentary in the state-run Xinhua news agency accused the Indian media of putting out "sensational reports", "harming" the bilateral relations.

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The sticking point remains the argument over a revenue share scheme which has underpinned contracts for 20 years.

Sensex ends 142 points higher; Metal shares zoom

Sensex ends 142 points higher; Metal shares zoom

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 142 points at 29,462 and the 50-share Nifty gained 26 points to end at 8,895.

Why Vietnam is an important ally for India

Why Vietnam is an important ally for India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Vietnam is a key player in India's act east policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From India's perspective, a strategic partnership with Vietnam will only deepen political, economic, and security ties and be a bulwark against China, say Melissa S Hersh and Dr Ajey Lele

Stormy monsoon session ahead: 18 Oppn parties to corner govt over DeMo, GST

Stormy monsoon session ahead: 18 Oppn parties to corner govt over DeMo, GST

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

There was a "broad agreement" on five issues over which the 18 parties will target the government

'India does not need a Uniform Civil Code'

'India does not need a Uniform Civil Code'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'Who is the government to decide about my religion?' 'We are governed by the Constitution. The Constitution has given me the independence to follow my religion.'

Chinese troops cross Sikkim border after India 'blocks road building', destroy bunkers

Chinese troops cross Sikkim border after India 'blocks road building', destroy bunkers

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The PLA said the move has 'seriously damaged' border peace and tranquillity.

Backstage for the Trump visit

Backstage for the Trump visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What goes behind the scenes for an American President's visit?