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US wants probe into Pak jihadis in Afghan

US wants probe into Pak jihadis in Afghan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

The United States has asked Pakistan's interior ministry to conduct a probe into Pakistani jihadis, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives, joining militant groups in Afghanistan to attack North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and allied forces, a media report said on Tuesday.

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Singh, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a three-day visit to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), pressed for expediting supply of a number of weapons systems, ammunition and spares to India by Russia under contracts which were concluded earlier.

Chinook crash kills 31 US Special Forces

Chinook crash kills 31 US Special Forces

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

The crash late Friday represents the biggest death toll in a single incident for international forces in Afghanistan since the start of the war in 2001

Kabul hotel attack similar to 26/11?

Kabul hotel attack similar to 26/11?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

The brazen Taliban attack on a luxury hotel in the Afghan capital Kabul was similar to the 26/11 Mumbai terror strike, according to an American security analyst.

In Pakistan, the army is firmly in control

In Pakistan, the army is firmly in control

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

India must carefully weigh its options, says strategic expert Gurmeet Kanwal.

Why Pak shouldn't succumb to US arrogance

Why Pak shouldn't succumb to US arrogance

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

The imperial arrogance of a superpower is increasing daily for a weak democracy in Pakistan, but it is still counterproductive, feels noted Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir.

Afghan peace talks should not cross 'red lines': India

Afghan peace talks should not cross 'red lines': India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

"We have from time to time reminded all stakeholders about the red lines that was drawn by the world community and certainly by the participants should not be touched, should not be erased and should not be violated," External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid told media persons.

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'The real significance of the visit lies in the extent of the receptivity in Myanmar of the account of Chinese perfidy given by India's military and civilian top brass and how they assess the danger to themselves of dancing with the dragon,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

American Democracy in Shambles

American Democracy in Shambles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Biden is best qualified to address the root cause of the polarisation in American politics before it turns into terminal malignancy, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How will the global economy survive multiple crises?

How will the global economy survive multiple crises?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The Japanese triple tragedy earthquake, tsunami and the very dangerous situation in the nuclear power plants has also brought into sharp focus how the effectiveness of complex supply chains, which are at the heart of globalisation of output, is crippled if there is a crisis in a large manufacturing or high-technology economy.

Gaddafi must step down, says Obama

Gaddafi must step down, says Obama

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Noting that the United States and its NATO allies have been successful in its mission in Libya, the United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday said that the Muammar-al Gaddafi needs to step down.

Trainee Afghan cop kills 6 US soldiers

Trainee Afghan cop kills 6 US soldiers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The man, dressed in an Afghan border police uniform, opened fire on Isaf troops during the training mission, killing the soldiers in Taliban-infested eastern Afghanistan, Nato announced. The gunman was identified as Azat Gul.

US says Pak Taliban chief Fazlullah killed in drone strike

US says Pak Taliban chief Fazlullah killed in drone strike

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The TTP, however, did not confirm the death of its chief in the drone strike.

Air strike on Afghan hospital was mistake: US commander

Air strike on Afghan hospital was mistake: US commander

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The deadly American air strike on a hospital in northern Afghan city of Kunduz that killed 22 people, including women and children, was a mistake, a top US commander in Afghanistan on Tuesday said as he conceded that they were taken by surprise by the recent Taliban upsurge.

Beckham targetted by Taliban in Afghanistan?

Beckham targetted by Taliban in Afghanistan?

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The Taliban launched a ferocious assault on NATO's biggest base in Afghanistan to target either ace footballer David Beckham or British Foreign Secretary William Hague or Defence Secretary Liam Fox.

Meet the man who is giving US sleepless nights

Meet the man who is giving US sleepless nights

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange believes in transparency and the just reform of society

US warns Pakistan: Act against terrorists or else!

US warns Pakistan: Act against terrorists or else!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'We have put people on notice that if you're harbouring terrorists, be warned, be forewarned that we're going to engage with those who are providing safe haven and ask them to change what they're doing.'

Terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba splits

Terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba splits

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

According to the Daily Times, the Punjabi Taliban has broken off from LeT, and refuse to take orders from Lashkar supremo Hafiz Saeed.

Pakistan to free Taliban commander Baradar on Saturday

Pakistan to free Taliban commander Baradar on Saturday

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Pakistan on Friday announced it will release former Afghan Taliban deputy chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar on Saturday, meeting a long-standing demand of Afghan President Hamid Karzai to advance peace efforts in the war-ravaged country.

Infiltration bid fails despite cover fire from Pak

Infiltration bid fails despite cover fire from Pak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The Army has foiled an infiltration bid in Kerni sector of Poonch district after exchanging heavy fire with terrorists that left an officer injured, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday.

All options on table: White House on McChrystal

All options on table: White House on McChrystal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The top US commander in Afghanistan appeared to be on his way out after the White House and Pentagon took strong objection to his controversial comments against key aids of Obama administration in an interview.

Won't accept foreign troops on our soil, says Pak

Won't accept foreign troops on our soil, says Pak

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Pakistan made it clear that it would not allow US or other foreign troops to conduct operations on its soil, saying such a move would amount to crossing the "red lines" set by the country for cooperating in the war against terrorism.

Taliban close to victory in Afghan: Mullah Omar

Taliban close to victory in Afghan: Mullah Omar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Taliban's elusive leader Mullah Omar has claimed that his fighters are near victory and has asked United States President Barack Obama to withdraw his troops 'unconditionally and as soon as possible.'

Afghanistan war: A decade in PHOTOS

Afghanistan war: A decade in PHOTOS

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Let's see some glimpses of the Afghan war over the decade in PHOTOS.

What the S-400 Triumf will do for India's defence

What the S-400 Triumf will do for India's defence

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

An S-400 unit located near Delhi for protecting the capital would be able to shoot down Pakistani aircraft even before they cross the border to India, and Chinese aircraft while they were still in Tibetan or Nepalese air space.

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Anyone familiar with Modi's track record will know he never forgets a slight, a betrayal,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Taliban ordered to kill civilians helping forces

Taliban ordered to kill civilians helping forces

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The Taliban has intensified the war strategies for its forces as evident from the latest directive issued by its leader Mullah Omar.

India, Pak to hold anti-terror drill in Russia next month

India, Pak to hold anti-terror drill in Russia next month

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

It will be for the first time since Independence that India and Pakistan will both be part of a military exercise.

Taliban training monkeys for jihad?

Taliban training monkeys for jihad?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

The US-led forces fighting the Taliban fighters in Afghanistan might soon encounter 'gun-totting' monkeys, trained for 'jihad', if a rumour doing the rounds in the Chinese media is to be believed.

World's most wanted under ISI protection

World's most wanted under ISI protection

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

World's most wanted terrorists Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri may be hiding close to each other in houses in northwest Pakistan, protected by some members of ISI, a media report has said.

India has legitimate role in Afghanistan: Petraeus

India has legitimate role in Afghanistan: Petraeus

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Strongly refuting the Pakistani claim that India has no role in Afghanistan, new US Commander General David Petraeus has said that New Delhi has a legitimate interest in the region.

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Ladakh face-off: 'Modi could lose public opinion'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'The BJP has done the Uri surgical strikes, handled the Dokalam crisis and the Balakot strikes.' 'So if there is a de-escalation only at the diplomatic level and not resolving this issue of a colonel being killed, then it translates into public anger.'

US drone fires two missiles in northwest Pak

US drone fires two missiles in northwest Pak

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

A United States drone fired two missiles in Pakistan's northwest tribal region on Thursday night amid anti-drone protests being staged in the country.

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

According to official details unveiled by Downing Street on Friday, Trump will arrive for the two-day "working visit" next Thursday afternoon straight from a NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium.

'US believes Karzai would be re-elected'

'US believes Karzai would be re-elected'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

After initial skepticism, the Obama administration has finally begun to acknowledge that Hamid Karzai would be re-elected as Afghanistan's President for second consecutive term, media reports said on Monday.

Afghan government credible, legitimate: Karzai

Afghan government credible, legitimate: Karzai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Karzai is leading the results of the presidential elections held on August 20, amidst reports of widespread voters fraud and rigging. He said all such complaints needs to be thoroughly investigated.

Pakistan going after wrong terrorists, says US

Pakistan going after wrong terrorists, says US

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

'Where we differ, of course, is the treatment of the groups who are attacking our troops in Afghanistan,' she was quoted as saying by a newspaper.

Kabul blast: Embassy personnel safe, says India

Kabul blast: Embassy personnel safe, says India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

As a massive bomb blast rocked Kabul, India today said its Embassy in the Afghan capital and all the personnel working at the mission are safe.

US troops get ready to storm Kandahar

US troops get ready to storm Kandahar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

A US combat brigade comprising 4,000 men is already deployed around Kandahar to secure the lines of communications to the city as thousands fresh troops and tanks pour in to flush out the key strategic town of Taliban insurgence, NBC reported.

UK to withdraw troops from violent Afghan region

UK to withdraw troops from violent Afghan region

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Britain will withdraw its 1,000 troops from the violent-hit Sangin region of Afghanistan where they have suffered heavy losses and allow US troops to take charge, Defence Secretary Liam Fox said today.