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China goes gaga over Nirmala's video teaching namaste to its troops

China goes gaga over Nirmala's video teaching namaste to its troops

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The Global Times, in an editorial, titled 'Sitharaman greeting sends warm signal', said that the Indian defence minister's traditional 'namaste' greetings to the Chinese soldiers conveyed her hope for peace along the border and "unwillingness to see a new stand-off," adding that this was an attitude of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government at the Centre.

CSK-Delhi Capitals: Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power

CSK-Delhi Capitals: Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

CSK, with their experience of winning important moments, will certainly make Capitals wary.

5 arrested for shooting Mahatma Gandhi's effigy in Aligarh

5 arrested for shooting Mahatma Gandhi's effigy in Aligarh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The charges against the men include promoting hatred and disrupting harmony, police said.

Galwan incident will seriously impact bilateral ties: India to China

Galwan incident will seriously impact bilateral ties: India to China

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

India on Wednesday delivered a strong message to China that the 'unprecedented' incident in the Galwan Valley will have a 'serious impact' on the bilateral relationship and held the 'pre-meditated' action by Chinese army directly responsible for the violence that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead.

Ladakh Stand-Off: What India is Buying in a Hurry

Ladakh Stand-Off: What India is Buying in a Hurry

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

On the shopping list: Light tanks, anti-tank guided missiles, UAVs, assault rifles, fighter aircraft.

Indian to head Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club

Indian to head Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Professor Nathu Puri, listed by the Daily Telegraph among the 20 wealthiest Asians in Britain, has been appointed president of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. He becomes the first Indian to hold such a post.

Differences between India, China should not become disputes: Sitharaman

Differences between India, China should not become disputes: Sitharaman

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Both India and China should respect each other and resolve issues through dialogues and join hands together for peace and prosperity, Sitharaman said.

Chinese foreign minister speaks to Jaishankar, talks peace

Chinese foreign minister speaks to Jaishankar, talks peace

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wang said the two sides should follow the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and strengthen the communication and coordination on the proper handling of the border situation through the existing channels so as to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border area, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.

A power wedding in Haryana

A power wedding in Haryana

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

A new alliance is on the cards and this one involves two of the best-known Jat families of Rajasthan and Haryana.

China and Xi want India to fail

China and Xi want India to fail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

By jettisoning the vision of multilateral world in favour of a Han Empire, China has posed a major long term challenge to India. India must stand firm against Chinese expansionism but also keep a door open for future detente by making a clear distinction between Chinese people and the current Chinese leadership, observe Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (Retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (Retd).

Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A big win on Saturday will not only will boost Delhi's morale after the 80-run hammering at the hands of CSK but it could also propel the side to the second position in the eight-team standings.

Battle for top spot as CSK take on in-form Delhi Capitals

Battle for top spot as CSK take on in-form Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

A win for either side will help it consolidate its position at the top and also seal a spot in Qualifier 1.

Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra 2017

Swaraj flags off Kailash Mansarovar yatra 2017

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

The yatra will continue for the next four months.

MP minister caught on camera touching woman inappropriately

MP minister caught on camera touching woman inappropriately

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The minister claimed "there is no truth in the clipping" and that he was directing women Bharatiya Janata Party workers to board a bus.

DC look to continue winning run

DC look to continue winning run

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

A confident Delhi are coming off two back-to-back victories against Royal Challengers Bangalore and a strong Kolkata Knight Riders outfit.

Choosing an army chief: The perils of choice

Choosing an army chief: The perils of choice

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

With ambitious generals knowing that political patronage might be rewarded, a worrying era of politicisation of the military looms ahead, observes retired Colonel Ajai Shukla who has known Generals Rawat, Bakshi and Hariz for a long time.

PMO issues clarification over Modi's remarks on Ladakh standoff

PMO issues clarification over Modi's remarks on Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said the focus of Modi's remarks at the meeting on Friday was the events of June 15 at Galwan that led to the loss of lives of 20 Indian military personnel.

Can RCB make up lost ground vs Delhi Capitals?

Can RCB make up lost ground vs Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

In charge of a house in complete disorder, Virat Kohli will hope that Royal Challengers Bangalore play in the manner that defines his cricket when they meet Delhi Capitals in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Dinakaran granted bail in EC bribery case

Dinakaran granted bail in EC bribery case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The court granted the relief to the two saying they were no longer required for custodial interrogation and have been asked to furnish a personal bond of Rs five lakh each and two sureties of the like amount.

5 ministers inducted in Rajasthan cabinet

5 ministers inducted in Rajasthan cabinet

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

The four-year-old Vasundhara Raje council of ministers in Rajasthan was on Monday expanded with induction of five ministers.

Lack of confidence affecting bowlers' performance, reckons Raina

Lack of confidence affecting bowlers' performance, reckons Raina

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

'You can't chase 190 every time. Bowlers have to do something. We haven't won any 4 p.m. games. It's a learning curve for us. Spinners have to step up'

'Chinese border guards were very aggressive'

'Chinese border guards were very aggressive'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

'There were a lot of abuses shouted at one another, but that was a waste in the absence of interpreters,' an Indian Army officer tells Ajai Shukla.

Gujarat Lions look for winning start against Knight Riders

Gujarat Lions look for winning start against Knight Riders

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Gujarat Lions would look to better their debut season's success and aim for a winning start against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match, in Rajkot on Friday.

Sohrabuddin case: Witness turns hostile

Sohrabuddin case: Witness turns hostile

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Constable B K Rathod, who was a driver of the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad, is the second witness, after Constable Nathu Jadeja, to have turned hostile.

Rajasthan minister and 5 MLAs to quit

Rajasthan minister and 5 MLAs to quit

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Earlier in the day, the MLAs held a closed-door meeting in the state capital to discuss the issue in the aftermath of quota agitation and violence which has claimed 14 lives so far.

Tibet wants more border trade routes

Tibet wants more border trade routes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The provincial government of Tibet in China would like to see more road routes to be opened up on the Indian border.

Raj minister in trouble for abusing former PM Manmohan singh

Raj minister in trouble for abusing former PM Manmohan singh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria kicked up a storm when he hurled an abusive word at former prime minister Manmohan Singh while comparing him to his successor Narendra Modi.

Can Delhi stop recharged RCB and seal play-off berth?

Can Delhi stop recharged RCB and seal play-off berth?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Delhi's performance at home is woeful, but having registered a win after two consecutive losses at the Kotla, the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit is high on confidence.

IPL: Confident Delhi look to continue momentum vs Royals

IPL: Confident Delhi look to continue momentum vs Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

However, Rajasthan would be a bit more desperate than Delhi as they are languishing at the second last position in the points table with just three wins from nine outings.

Delhi looking to end home woes against Kings

Delhi looking to end home woes against Kings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Seeking home comforts after multiple reverses at the Ferozshah Kotla, Delhi Capitals will be desperate to buck the trend when they take on a rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, in Delhi, on Saturday.

EC bribery case: TTV Dinakaran sent to 15-days judicial custody

EC bribery case: TTV Dinakaran sent to 15-days judicial custody

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Special Judge Poonam Chaudhry sent Dinakaran and his aide Mallikarjuna to Tihar Jail till May 15 after the police said that the accused were not needed for custodial interrogation.

EC bribery case: Dinakaran's alleged middleman, hawala operator sent to custody

EC bribery case: Dinakaran's alleged middleman, hawala operator sent to custody

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The police sought two-day custody of alleged hawala operator Nathu Singh, who was arrested on Friday night.

Why China wants the Galwan Valley

Why China wants the Galwan Valley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If the Chinese military gets hold of some western sectors on the India-China boundary, it will give them added military advantage.'

KXIP batsmen gear up to counter Rabada's yorkers

KXIP batsmen gear up to counter Rabada's yorkers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Focus will now be on how Rabada would fare against the likes of Chris Gayle, Lokesh Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and David Miller.

'Gujarat Lions squad more balanced as compared to last year'

'Gujarat Lions squad more balanced as compared to last year'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak believes the present Gujarat Lions line-up is much more balanced as compared to last year as the Suresh Raina-led team looks for a good showing in the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League starting next week.

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

List of players released by IPL teams ahead of next month's auction for 2020 season:

Duleep Trophy: Karthik, Jackson add 85 as play called off

Duleep Trophy: Karthik, Jackson add 85 as play called off

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Dinesh Karthik and Sheldon Jackson added 85 runs at a fair clip in only 16.2 overs before a sharp evening downpour rendered the outfield unplayable in the rain-hit Duleep Trophy cricket match between India 'Red' and India 'Blue' in Greater Noida on Wednesday. Jackson impressed with a strike-filled, unbeaten 48 off 55 balls, which contained eight hits to the fence.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai record three points vs Railways

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai record three points vs Railways

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Having ensured three points by virtue of 104-run first innings lead by the end of the third day, Mumbai decided against sporting declaration reaching 321 for 5 when captains decided to call time.

China releases new map to lay claim over Sikkim's Doklam region

China releases new map to lay claim over Sikkim's Doklam region

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman displayed the photographs of the alleged Indian "incursion" into the area during a media briefing.