News for 'National Security Adviser Ajit Doval'

Don't know how relationship with AAP govt will improve: Baijal after swearing-in

Don't know how relationship with AAP govt will improve: Baijal after swearing-in

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

"We all know these problems. We will sit together and work to solve them," he said.

BJP open to alliance with 'patriot' Amarinder Singh

BJP open to alliance with 'patriot' Amarinder Singh

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

On his condition of resolving farmers' issues, the BJP leader said Singh did not talk about ending the farmers' agitation.

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'The ISI is bound to exploit narcoterrorism.'

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

Rediff.com19 May 2025

When the country has been at war, the Opposition has buried its differences with the government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Kirron Kher Is Back in Parliament

Kirron Kher Is Back in Parliament

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

NSA condoles with Major Menezes and her daughter... Rajeshwari and Tejashwi Yadav receive an unusual garland...

No talks if India doesn't withdraw troops, says China before Doval visit

No talks if India doesn't withdraw troops, says China before Doval visit

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

China reiterated that no meaningful dialogue can be held with India until it "unconditionally" withdraws troops from the disputed Doklam area and said Foreign Minister Wang Yi has authoritatively made Beijing's position clear on the issue.

Modi holds crucial talks with Obama at White House

Modi holds crucial talks with Obama at White House

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with United States President Barack Obama on "substantive" bilateral, regional and international issues including defence, security, trade and situation in West Asia in view of threat by Islamic State militants.

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India-US relations, like Rome, were not built in a day, nor can they be demolished in a day.
All said and done, when the new global order emerges, India can only remain with the democracies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Malaysian authorities are hiding more than what we see'

'Malaysian authorities are hiding more than what we see'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

'This does not appear to be a crash. Had it been one, then the debris would have been found... Al Qaeda today has greater presence around the world... If the West withdraws completely, Afghanistan will rely on Pakistan which in turn will use the situation to pursue its own agenda...' Ajit Doval, former director, Intelligence Bureau, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Cong alleges Doval's son started hedge fund after note ban

Cong alleges Doval's son started hedge fund after note ban

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also asked the RBI to make public details of FDI inflows from Cayman islands since demonetisation.

Pathankot attack: PM Modi holds 2-hour meet with top officials

Pathankot attack: PM Modi holds 2-hour meet with top officials

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday night reviewed the situation arising out of the terror attack at Pathankot air force base and is believed to have discussed with top officials its ramifications on ties with Pakistan.

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN; seeks OIC intervention

Pak raises Kashmir issue at UN; seeks OIC intervention

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pakistan has once again raised the Kashmir issue at the UNSC, seeking mediation from the world body and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to resolve the issue.

Modi-Xi 'Agreement': The Nation Needs To Know!

Modi-Xi 'Agreement': The Nation Needs To Know!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

China does not have to give up what it took in 2020, it will never give up its claim to Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh and other areas, and it has all the time now to plan its next surprise, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Modi meets Yunus of Bangladesh, flags concern over attacks on Hindus

Modi meets Yunus of Bangladesh, flags concern over attacks on Hindus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

In his first meeting with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged concerns over the attacks on minorities, including Hindus and conveyed that any rhetoric that vitiated the environment was best avoided.

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'Both Doval and Jaishankar are savvy enough to know what is good for them and won't want to meet the fate of Icarus in Greek mythology,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

He said the US has been very clear to Pakistan on ending support to terrorist safe havens.

Who's Sitting Behind Modi?

Who's Sitting Behind Modi?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

As Modi spoke, two Cabinet ministers sat behind him as did senior diplomats and civil servants. National Security Adviser Ajit K Doval -- a regular attendee alongside Modi at such international gatherings -- was intriguingly seated behind the Cabinet ministers and the PM's principal secretary.

China says its NSA told Doval to 'pull back trespassing India troops'

China says its NSA told Doval to 'pull back trespassing India troops'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The Foreign Ministry also posted a 15-page fact sheet with maps and other details about the standoff since it began on June 16.

Terrorism in J-K in decisive phase, reduced to mere proxy war: Amit Shah

Terrorism in J-K in decisive phase, reduced to mere proxy war: Amit Shah

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The home minister also reviewed the preparations for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage scheduled to begin on June 29.

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

RAW official behind Pannun murder plot? Here is what media report says

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Quoting officials, The Washington Post said, the foiled assassination was part of an escalating campaign of aggression by RAW against the Indian diaspora in Asia, Europe and North America.

Who Accompanied Modi, Trump?

Who Accompanied Modi, Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Who accompanied Prime Minister Narendra D Modi to his Thursday meeting with US President Donald J Trump in the Oval Office, and who did POTUS bring along?

We survived only because ..., Navy veteran recalls ordeal in Qatar jail

We survived only because ..., Navy veteran recalls ordeal in Qatar jail

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Gopakumar said all of them were hopeful that they would step out of the prison "if Modiji intervened" but had no idea how long it would take.

The underestimated National Security Advisor of Pakistan

The underestimated National Security Advisor of Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

In India, Sartaj Azizis respected as a man of grace, wit and patience. He is a wizened soldier of many diplomatic battles between the two neighbouring nations

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Had Haji Pir and/or Skardu been taken, the message would have gone out not just to General Asim Munir and his cohort in the Pakistan army but to the Pakistani people that every terrorist incident in India would lead to substantial loss of territory in PoK.'

India rebuts China's claim, says no reduction in troops at Dokalam

India rebuts China's claim, says no reduction in troops at Dokalam

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Sources also asserted that there was a "status quo" at the Dokalam for past six weeks.

Why is China justifying murder of 20 jawans: Rahul

Why is China justifying murder of 20 jawans: Rahul

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

He highlighted how the ministry of foreign affairs of People's Republic of China in its statement made a mention of the Galwan Valley, but the Indian external affairs ministry did not do so.

Most Kashmiris support govt move on 370: Doval

Most Kashmiris support govt move on 370: Doval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Article 370 'was not a special status. It was a special discrimination. With its abrogation we have brought Kashmiris on par with Indians', he said.

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reviewed the situation prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, including the security arrangements along the border with Pakistan, officials said.

16 Indians stranded in Iraq moved out, one of the 40 abducted escapes

16 Indians stranded in Iraq moved out, one of the 40 abducted escapes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Sixteen Indians stranded in violence-affected areas of Iraq have been evacuated even as one of the 40 abducted Indians has fled from the captors in Mosul town which is under the control of the militants.

Nripendra Misra, PK Mishra retained as PM's aides with Cabinet rank

Nripendra Misra, PK Mishra retained as PM's aides with Cabinet rank

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Their appointments will be co-terminus with the term of the prime minister, the personnel ministry said.

Indo-Pak talks unlikely this week

Indo-Pak talks unlikely this week

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Although there has been no official word so far, it is unlikely that Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar would travel to Islamabd as planned this Thursday for talks with his Pakistani counterpart for the comprehensive bilateral dialogue.

Don't harbour unrealistic illusions: China 'warns' India

Don't harbour unrealistic illusions: China 'warns' India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

We strongly urge India to take practical steps to correct its mistake, Wu said.

DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

DGPs meet warns of 5G network's security vulnerabilities

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The papers noted that the 5G network is built on easily accessible and open Internet protocols and it inherits all the vulnerabilities of previous generations which make it vulnerable to cyber-attacks and compromising the security of the entire system.

Ahead of NSA-level talks, Pakistan blames India for terrorism

Ahead of NSA-level talks, Pakistan blames India for terrorism

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The Pakistan interior ministry said the enemy on one hand, talks of friendship but also shells the civilians along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary.

PIX: Yami, Vicky celebrate Uri's success

PIX: Yami, Vicky celebrate Uri's success

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Uri is a hit!

Russian deputy PM holds talks with Swaraj

Russian deputy PM holds talks with Swaraj

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

In first high-level engagement between India and Russia after National Democratic Alliance government came to power, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry O Rogozin on Wednesday held extensive talks on crucial bilateral issues including trade and energy security.

In meeting with Russian deputy PM, Modi hopes to take ties to the next level

In meeting with Russian deputy PM, Modi hopes to take ties to the next level

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Russia as a "time-tested and reliable friend" and said he intends to take the relationship to a higher level.

Raj Bhavan changes: R N Ravi made Nagaland governor

Raj Bhavan changes: R N Ravi made Nagaland governor

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Dhankhar, 68, who was Union deputy minister of parliamentary affairs in 1990-91, quit the Congress in 2003 and became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'The Ceasefire Is A Band-Aid Solution'

'The Ceasefire Is A Band-Aid Solution'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'It brings precarious peace because the red lines have shifted. 'The next Pahalgam attack would mean a full scale war.'

Pathankot attack: Pak team to complete probe this week

Pathankot attack: Pak team to complete probe this week

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Pakistani team investigating the Pathankot terror attack will complete its probe this week, a top official said on Monday, days after three suspects in the high-profile case were remanded to police custody.