News for 'Most peaceful places in India'

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

'Modi can help break Gaza siege'

'Modi can help break Gaza siege'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'India is respected by both Israel and Palestine.' 'India can push the international community for the peace process.'

India, China agree to continue 'peaceful negotiations' over border dispute

India, China agree to continue 'peaceful negotiations' over border dispute

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The decision was taken during the annual 19th round of boundary talks in Beijing between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi.

Amid LAC row, Chinese foreign minister may visit India this month

Amid LAC row, Chinese foreign minister may visit India this month

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

If the visit takes place, it will be the first trip by a senior Chinese leader to India after the eastern Ladakh standoff between the two countries began in May 2020.

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Why BJP Lost Faizabad, Home To Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The Constitution of India defeated the BJP.'

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Congress has not released a poll manifesto but a declaration of appeasement.

LAC situation stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Army chief

LAC situation stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

India and China recently held a fresh round of high-level military talks to resolve the border row that witnessed both sides agreeing to maintain "peace and tranquillity" on the ground but there was no indication of any breakthrough.

We have killed 5,300 Russian troops: Ukrainian envoy to India

We have killed 5,300 Russian troops: Ukrainian envoy to India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Polikha said, "We're suffering a lot of civilian casualties. According to official information of our ministry, already 16 children were killed from bombings, shellings and so on as a result of Russian peace-fighting operation."

We have killed 5,300 Russian troops: Ukrainian envoy to India

We have killed 5,300 Russian troops: Ukrainian envoy to India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Polikha said, "We're suffering a lot of civilian casualties. According to official information of our ministry, already 16 children were killed from bombings, shellings and so on as a result of Russian peace-fighting operation."

Naga peace talks may continue beyond Oct 31

Naga peace talks may continue beyond Oct 31

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The talks were convened in Delhi in a bid to hammer out differences, particularly on the NSCN-IM's demand for a separate flag and Constitution for the Nagas, officials said.

India flays UNSG report on ISIL for ignoring terror groups targetting Delhi

India flays UNSG report on ISIL for ignoring terror groups targetting Delhi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The UNSC meeting also focussed on the 15th report of the Secretary-General on the threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) to international peace and security and the range of United Nations efforts in support of member states in countering the threat.

Planning to retire? Take a look at India's best places

Planning to retire? Take a look at India's best places

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

These places are best suited for retirement in India, in terms of it's proximity to the city, medical and infrastructure facilities, good location with interesting local activities and places to explore, safety and a cosmopolitan outlook with low cost of living.

Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

Phase 1 sees nearly 63% polling amid stray incidents of violence

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

"The voting percentage is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained as polling is scheduled till 6 pm in many constituencies. Final figures will be known on Saturday after the scrutiny of form 17A," the EC said.

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

'Perhaps the government should explain how the same scientific temper, which authored a precise landing for Chandrayaan-3, finds the periodic table and the theory of evolution not good enough for inclusion in the educational curriculum,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

'My Father Loved Poetry And Kashmir'

'My Father Loved Poetry And Kashmir'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To share your Father's Day story (Father's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16), just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Father's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

'India is China's prime military target'

'India is China's prime military target'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'On the LAC, China can undertake military action at any place with much fewer resources. It can do 'salami slicing'.'

UN chief invokes rarely-used power on Gaza

UN chief invokes rarely-used power on Gaza

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Guterres urged members of the Security Council to press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and appealed for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A voter turnout of over 40 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Monday in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories amid incidents of violence in Andhra Pradesh and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh.

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was among the first in the Indian sporting fraternity to take to Twitter to pay his tributes to Diego Maradona.

'Only Kashmiri Pandits can bring peace back'

'Only Kashmiri Pandits can bring peace back'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

"Whether we are back or away, if they put Kashmiri Pandits in isolation, they will never see peace in Kashmir."

Opinions personal: Maldives distances itself from minister's Modi remarks

Opinions personal: Maldives distances itself from minister's Modi remarks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

In a statement on Sunday, the Maldivian foreign ministry said they were aware of the "derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals".

Maoist Deva behind attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh: Police

Maoist Deva behind attack on security forces in Chhattisgarh: Police

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Deva recently replaced Hidma as commander of the Maoists' battalion no. 1, the IG added.

16th round of India-China military talks last for 12.5 hours

16th round of India-China military talks last for 12.5 hours

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

There was no official word on the outcome of the talks.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

As Chinese FM visits Pak, Nepal, no official word yet on India trip

As Chinese FM visits Pak, Nepal, no official word yet on India trip

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Wang began a two-day trip to Pakistan on Tuesday primarily to attend a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a special guest.

Regions with real 'vikas' are beyond BJP's reach: Tharoor

Regions with real 'vikas' are beyond BJP's reach: Tharoor

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Asked about the BJP's claim that its performance in southern states will be exemplary, Tharoor said, "The claim of an 'exemplary' performance is yet another product of the BJP's propaganda mill."

Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead

Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Pragg, Gujrathi out of contention

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

'For the first time we are seeing a prime minister so indifferent'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'It's unfortunate that the prime minister prioritises his own image over the humanitarian situation that is unfolding in Manipur, prioritising his ego over the atrocities that women and tribals have had to suffer in Manipur.'

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

It is in circumstances like this that the Constitution becomes extremely important. It reminds us that we have a commitment towards higher human values to fulfil, a path to get back to, suggests Shyam G Menon.Else, we risk being rudderless in an ocean of money and majoritarianism, suggests Shyam G Menon.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'My understanding is that by the time President Xi Jinping came for the Chennai summit [2019], he had already instructed his army to undertake the action in Galwan in the summer of 2020.'

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi's yatra was marked with high drama on Monday as he was denied permission to visit the Sri Sri Sankardeva Satra in Nagaon district and also from holding a meeting in the Morigaon district, triggering a strong reaction from the Congress leader who protested and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will now 'decide who will visit a temple and when'.

Pervez Musharraf: Leopard Never Changed Its Spots

Pervez Musharraf: Leopard Never Changed Its Spots

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

To consider Pervez Musharraf a real force for peace is an absurdity, declares Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Situation hasn't returned to normal: India on LAC row

Situation hasn't returned to normal: India on LAC row

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

"Some steps are required for full normalcy, we have not reached there," Bagchi said.

Police cracks down as anti-Muslim posters come up in Uttarakhand town

Police cracks down as anti-Muslim posters come up in Uttarakhand town

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The posters were put up on the shutters of the shops late on Sunday evening, Purola station house officer Khajan Singh Chauhan said.

Need to scrupulously follow existing pacts: India on eastern Ladakh row

Need to scrupulously follow existing pacts: India on eastern Ladakh row

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said it is essential that "appropriate agreements between India and China of 1993 and 1996 are scrupulously followed".

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

India has been mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General on Children and armed conflict since 2010 along with other countries of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Lake Chad basin, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Philippines for alleged recruitment and use of boys by armed groups in Jammu and Kashmir; detainment of boys by Indian security forces in J&K for their alleged association with armed groups, or on national security grounds.