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NSG to carry out anti-terror ops in J&K soon

NSG to carry out anti-terror ops in J&K soon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The decision for their deployment in counter-terror operations was taken by the Union Home Ministry recently and they will be put to use soon after their acclimatisation programme is over, the officials said.

Sushma Swaraj says China doesn't oppose India's NSG membership bid

Sushma Swaraj says China doesn't oppose India's NSG membership bid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Swaraj said India was hopeful that it will be able to convince China to give its backing.

Tributes paid to valiant NSG commando

Tributes paid to valiant NSG commando

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

All ranks and file of the elite force gathered at NSG headquarters in Palam to pay their tributes to the slain hawaldar, who was a member of NSG's 51 Special Action Group.

NSG can now requisition commercial aircraft

NSG can now requisition commercial aircraft

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a gazette notification under the National Security Guard Act, empowering the NSG Director General or an Inspector General of the force authorized by DG NSG to requisition aircraft from any operator registered in India in the interest of public safety for public service.

NSG to take up Pakistan, India's membership requests this week

NSG to take up Pakistan, India's membership requests this week

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

According to the Dawn, Pakistan submitted its membership application on May 19, a week after India, which applied on May 12.

China spoils India's party, says NSG entry not on Seoul meeting's agenda

China spoils India's party, says NSG entry not on Seoul meeting's agenda

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

China on Monday said differences remain among members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group over the inclusion of new countries and the issue was not even on the agenda of the grouping's meeting in Seoul this week, a day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asserted that Beijing was not opposing India's entry

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

An adamant China on Thursday said "no country should or can put itself opposite the NPT".

After OBOR snub, China hardens its stand on India's NSG bid

After OBOR snub, China hardens its stand on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com22 May 2017

China on Monday said there is no change in its stance on admission of non-NPT states into the Nuclear Suppliers Group

Not seeking NSG seat as gift but on merit: India

Not seeking NSG seat as gift but on merit: India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

India on Thursday hit back at China for its statement that Nuclear Suppliers Group membership can't be a "farewell gift", saying it was not seeking the membership to the 48-nation grouping as gift but instead based on its non-proliferation record.

Rebuff from NSG is of India's own making

Rebuff from NSG is of India's own making

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Immediate NSG membership will not help India realise its nuclear ambitions any faster. It could have easily left the process take its own course, instead of running a high-stakes campaign to get in, says B S Raghavan.

Massive security upgrade planned at Israeli embassy after alert

Massive security upgrade planned at Israeli embassy after alert

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

On July 31, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and his bodyguard were killed in an airstrike that hit a residence Haniyeh uses in Tehran.

China defends its opposition to India's NSG bid

China defends its opposition to India's NSG bid

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

China also advocated an "out of the box" thinking to arrive at a consensus over the issue of entry of non-NPT countries into the NSG.

India's NSG hopes alive; MEA says talks with China to continue

India's NSG hopes alive; MEA says talks with China to continue

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

A panel for informal consultations on India's membership has also been set up by the NSG and it will be headed by Argentine Ambassador Rafael Grossi.

NSG 'snub': Sushma does firefighting for government in Parliament

NSG 'snub': Sushma does firefighting for government in Parliament

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'NPT waiver is like being allowed in the verandah. NSG membership is like being in the room... being part of rule making.'

Facing off against China in Seoul, will India secure NSG membership?

Facing off against China in Seoul, will India secure NSG membership?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Foreign Secretary F Jaishankar rushed to Seoul ahead of the crucial plenary meet even as China said that India's bid was not on the agenda.

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying said China-Pakistan cooperation is in accordance with the 48-member nuclear club, which supervises global nuclear commerce.

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Foreign ministry spokesman said no change in China's position in case of non-NPT countries.

Ahead of NSG meet, China refuses to budge on India's bid

Ahead of NSG meet, China refuses to budge on India's bid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

The NSG plenary meeting is due to be held next week in the Swiss capital of Bern.

Pakistan reaches out to Mexico, Italy seeking support for NSG bid

Pakistan reaches out to Mexico, Italy seeking support for NSG bid

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Pakistan's push to secure NSG membership comes at a time when India is also looking to secure membership of the elite grouping.

NSG likely to meet next month, slim chance of India's entry

NSG likely to meet next month, slim chance of India's entry

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The next plenary session of the Nuclear Suppliers Group is likely to be held in Swiss capital Bern next month.

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

India's admission into NSG may figure in China-US talks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Billed as the most comprehensive dialogue between the world's two largest economies, it will be attended by top officials from both sides, including US Secretary of State John Kerry.

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

A multi-layer security arrangement involving five companies of paramilitary personnel, NSG commandoes and snipers have already been deployed around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Drone cameras have also been put into service.

Pakistan's credentials better than India to join NSG: Sartaz Aziz

Pakistan's credentials better than India to join NSG: Sartaz Aziz

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Pakistan has claimed that its credentials for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group are "stronger than India" if the elite club agrees on uniform criteria for non-Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty states to join the group.

Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The police have questioned multiple autorickshaw drivers, including the one who brought the suspect to the spot before the blast took place.

Slain Major led from front: NSG chief

Slain Major led from front: NSG chief

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

While announcing the culmination of operations inside the Taj Hotel early Saturday morning, NSG Director General J K Dutt said Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed in action on Friday, played a stellar role in eliminating the terrorists.

NSG recommends Lt Col Niranjan, dog Rocket for gallantry awards

NSG recommends Lt Col Niranjan, dog Rocket for gallantry awards

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

The two-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois dog and his handler have been recommended for bravery decoration by the NSG headquarters for displaying 'raw courage and dedication to duty' in the face of extreme threat and danger.

NSG writes to SPG to enhance VVIP security skills

NSG writes to SPG to enhance VVIP security skills

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

NSG commandos, who guard some of the most high-risk VVIPs in the country, are set to sharpen their skills in this domain with the elite force asking the Special Protection Group to audit its performance and share expertise in better securing its protectees.

Chidambaram inaugurates Mumbai's first NSG hub

Chidambaram inaugurates Mumbai's first NSG hub

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Inaugurating the first National Security Guards hub in Mumbai, the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday promised the people to set up all the proposed NSG hubs by the deadline of July 1.

Why include only India in NSG and not us, asks Pak

Why include only India in NSG and not us, asks Pak

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

On the eve of the crucial Nuclear Suppliers Group meeting in Seoul over India and Pakistan's membership in the elite group, Pakistan's former permanent representative at the United Nations in Geneva Zamir Akram has said that Islamabad was only opposed to the "exclusive membership" of India.

Arms, ammunition found in CBI raid in Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Arms, ammunition found in CBI raid in Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The CBI during its probe got inputs of a large cache of arms hidden in Sandeshkhali. On Friday morning, a CBI team started a search operation during which the arms, including foreign-made pistols, were seized, the officials said.

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The National Security Guards, which protects the most ulnerable' VVIPs of the country, has decided to stop taking any more protectees under its elite 'black cat' commando security cover.

China opposes India's NSG bid; says no entry to nuke club without Pak

China opposes India's NSG bid; says no entry to nuke club without Pak

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Reports from Vienna said that China was leading the opposition to India's membership. Turkey, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa and Austria are said to be backing the Chinese stand.

'Pak has successfully thwarted India's NSG bid'

'Pak has successfully thwarted India's NSG bid'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Pakistan has a strong case to gain NSG membership on merit and non-discriminatory basis, Aziz said in a statement.

No hostages alive at Taj Hotel: NSG

No hostages alive at Taj Hotel: NSG

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

An NSG source told rediff.com that by the time siege ended the NSG had managed to kill the terrorists holed up in the hotel, but could not save the hostages.

Paratroopers to meet NSG's manpower needs

Paratroopers to meet NSG's manpower needs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

"The army is certainly facing shortage of officers and we will see how we can combat it. But if the government needs manpower in the anti-terror operations, we will certainly provide them," Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said, when queried about the army's manpower constraint and meeting the government demand for NSG.

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

"It's [part of] a greater design," Janjua said at a seminar on 'Pakistan's case for NSA membership' on Tuesday.

China reacts cautiously to India's NSG aspirations

China reacts cautiously to India's NSG aspirations

Rediff.com26 May 2011

India's request for a membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group should follow standard procedures based on consultations, China said on Thursday, reacting cautiously to New Delhi's inclusion in the world's premier non-proliferation body. The new membership of the NSG should follow its "standard procedures based on consultations among its members," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu said.

NSG meeting constructive and useful: Menon

NSG meeting constructive and useful: Menon

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

India on Friday described as "constructive and useful" the two-day meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group in the run-up to securing a clean exemption for conducting international nuclear commerce.

Modi government 'misguided' on NSG, says BJP veteran Yashwant Sinha

Modi government 'misguided' on NSG, says BJP veteran Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Latching on to the terrorist attack in Pampore that killed eight Central Reserve Police Force personnel, Sinha also said that 'nothing' has come out, or will, of the Centre's Pakistan policy.

India once again explains to China why it deserves NSG seat

India once again explains to China why it deserves NSG seat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

During the talks, India once again asserted to the Chinese side that its implementation of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty principles was "second to none".