News for 'National Security Advisors of India'

For 5G stake Huawei willing to bend backwards

For 5G stake Huawei willing to bend backwards

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Huawei willing to place its software code with government.

Afghanistan must not become haven for terror, says Delhi declaration

Afghanistan must not become haven for terror, says Delhi declaration

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Top security czars of India, Russia, Iran and five central Asian countries on Wednesday pledged to work for ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a safe haven for global terrorism and called for the formation of an open and truly inclusive government in Kabul.

India deploys troops with shoulder-fired missiles in Ladakh

India deploys troops with shoulder-fired missiles in Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

These missiles have a range of two to five km and they are capable of bringing down low flying helicopters and aircraft, they added.

India wants to resolve all issues with Pak through talks: NSA

India wants to resolve all issues with Pak through talks: NSA

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Asserting that there are no problems which cannot be resolved, India on Tuesday said it would like to address all its issues with Pakistan through talks while having an "effective deterrence" to deal with terrorism emanating from there.

NSE chief cautions retail investors against derivatives trading

NSE chief cautions retail investors against derivatives trading

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

National Stock Exchange (NSE) chief Ashishkumar Chauhan on Friday cautioned retail investors against trading in derivatives and suggested them to invest in equities through mutual fund route. He emphasized that trading in Futures & Options (F&O) derivatives should be limited to informed investors who can manage risk and comprehend the market. Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran flagged the growing risk of F&O trading for retail investors.

US Senate confirms Biden's aide Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

US Senate confirms Biden's aide Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The former Los Angeles mayor's nomination was pending before the US Congress since July 2021 when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by Biden.

The secret mission that got Indians out of Iraq

The secret mission that got Indians out of Iraq

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The National Security Advisor and Intelligence Bureau chief worked their sources in Saudi Arabia and Syria to persuade the ISIS terrorists to talk to the Indian government.

Pak PM's advisor meets Kashmiri separatists in Delhi

Pak PM's advisor meets Kashmiri separatists in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Kashmiri separatist groups on Sunday met Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's advisor Sartaj Aziz here, drawing a sharp reaction from Bharatiya Janata Party which said the government is committing a "diplomatic blunder" by allowing this.

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities.

PHOTO: Dr Singh, Obama meet at White House

PHOTO: Dr Singh, Obama meet at White House

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday held talks with US President Barack Obama, the first bilateral summit meeting after nearly three years.

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India shifted gears in rejuvenating strategic ties with its major partners like the US and Russia and focused on drumming up global support for its distinct strategy in the Indo-Pacific to check Beijing's increasing muscle-flexing in the region.

1971 War: US feared India will destroy Pakistan

1971 War: US feared India will destroy Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

A day after Dhaka was liberated on December 16, 1971, then US President Richard Nixon was told by his strategic advisor Henry Kissinger that he had 'saved West Pakistan,' according to confidential papers since declassified by the US department of state.

LAC disengagement complete, claims China; India denies

LAC disengagement complete, claims China; India denies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The frontline troops of China and India have "completed" disengagement at most locations of their border, a senior Chinese official said on Tuesday, adding the situation on the ground is easing.

WATCH: Sushma's fiery remarks to Pakistan on NSA-level talks

WATCH: Sushma's fiery remarks to Pakistan on NSA-level talks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a press conference, during which she cleverly drew the red lines for Pakistan over the NSA-level talks without unilaterally calling off the meeting

'Expect no restraint if our nuke sites are hit': Pak warns India

'Expect no restraint if our nuke sites are hit': Pak warns India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The IAF chief has said that his force had the capability of locating, fixing and striking across the border.

Sharif: India can't just walk away from Indus treaty

Sharif: India can't just walk away from Indus treaty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the Indus Water Treaty was a mutually agreed arrangement between his country and India brokered by the World Bank and no one country can unilaterally separate itself from the treaty.

'Keenly felt' India and China are no threat to each other: Wang Yi

'Keenly felt' India and China are no threat to each other: Wang Yi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that during his recent visit to India, he "keenly felt" that both sides had agreed to adhere to the leaders' consensus that the two countries are not a threat to each other and handle and manage their differences.

Modi, Scholz hold talks ahead of delegation-level meet

Modi, Scholz hold talks ahead of delegation-level meet

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin and they reviewed the full range of bilateral ties, including giving an impetus to trade as well as cultural linkages.

Doval, Trump's NSA-designate discuss Indo-US ties

Doval, Trump's NSA-designate discuss Indo-US ties

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Flynn is believed to have expressed his 'high respect' for India's growth in modern times.

Countering 'lifeblood' of terror should be priority: NSA Doval

Countering 'lifeblood' of terror should be priority: NSA Doval

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Describing Central Asia as India's "extended neighbourhood", Doval said New Delhi accords "highest priority" to this region, adding Afghanistan is an important issue "concerning all of us".

Shah, Doval, Rahul pay homage to Gen Rawat, wife

Shah, Doval, Rahul pay homage to Gen Rawat, wife

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Home Minister Amit Anilchandra Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday laid wreaths on the mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat.

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Will we see an India-China re-set?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Problems will keep recurring unless China vows to resolve all outstanding issues between the two sides,' says Sana Hashmi.

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed the mainstream American media, including The Washington Post, for their 'biased' coverage of India.

Former NSE MD-CEO Chitra Ramkrishna, her advisor ran a 'money-making scheme': Sebi

Former NSE MD-CEO Chitra Ramkrishna, her advisor ran a 'money-making scheme': Sebi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Former NSE managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) Chitra Ramkrishna and group operating officer and her advisor Anand Subramanian ran a 'money-making scheme' during their stint at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has alleged. The order passed by Sebi dated February 11 highlights frequent increase in the compensation package of without proper appraisal, documentation or file notings, and the involvement of the human resource (HR) head or the nomination and remuneration committee. Furthermore, the order talks about Subramanian being directed to "withdraw and surrender" to the unknown person a gross amount per month as "gratitude".

China engaging in behaviour that is troubling Japan, India: Bolton

China engaging in behaviour that is troubling Japan, India: Bolton

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Bolton said that the arguments for China joining the World Trade Organisation was that it would become a more market-oriented rules-based society.

Jaish terrorist behind IC-814 hijacking shot dead in Karachi

Jaish terrorist behind IC-814 hijacking shot dead in Karachi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 'businessman' in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.

IC-814 hijacker Jaish terrorist killed in Pakistan

IC-814 hijacker Jaish terrorist killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Unidentified gunmen have shot dead a 'businessman' in Karachi who Indian intelligence officials said was Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Mistry Zahoor Ibrahim, involved in the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines plane IC-814 and fatal stabbing of passenger Rupin Katyal.

Sharif discusses US visit, security issues at high-level meet

Sharif discusses US visit, security issues at high-level meet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday held a meeting with the army chief and other top civil and military leadership where he discussed the security situation and his upcoming US visit during.

'This week can change history'

'This week can change history'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Describing the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to America as a "watershed moment" in bilateral ties, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that this week will be one of those moments that can change the course of history as the two democracies get together for peace and prosperity.

India, China agree on steps for peace on borders

India, China agree on steps for peace on borders

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

India and China have agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas which was a "pre-requisite" for continued growth of bilateral relations as also to enhance cooperation in key areas, including counter-terrorism, maritime security and civil nuclear energy sector.

Modi, Biden to discuss Afghanistan, defence ties: Foreign secy

Modi, Biden to discuss Afghanistan, defence ties: Foreign secy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Joe Biden are expected to deliberate on ways to bolster bilateral ties in trade, investment and defence and security in their in-person talks in Washington, DC, on September 24, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday.

Come forward with fresh mind for peace talks: Pak tells India

Come forward with fresh mind for peace talks: Pak tells India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Ahead of the first-ever National Security Advisor-level talks, Pakistan on Monday asked India to end the blame game and come forward with a fresh mind for the dialogue.

India questions US dominance over critical internet resources

India questions US dominance over critical internet resources

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

India on Thursday expressed reservations over control of crit ical internet resources like allocation of domain names by a US contracted entity, saying this cannot really be reflective of the international character or community of internet users.

MHA invites northeast CMs to discuss Citizenship Amendment Bill

MHA invites northeast CMs to discuss Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The meetings with the chief ministers will be held on Saturday, an official said.

India, China to enhance defence personnel ties to avoid Doklam-like crisis

India, China to enhance defence personnel ties to avoid Doklam-like crisis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The Chinese and the Indian troops were engaged in a standoff for 73 days in Doklam.

'China sought to redraw Asia's map without regard for neighbours'

'China sought to redraw Asia's map without regard for neighbours'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The international community must be clear that such a behaviour is unacceptable, a top US senator said.

Afghanistan, terror sanctuaries in Pak on agenda for Blinken's India visit

Afghanistan, terror sanctuaries in Pak on agenda for Blinken's India visit

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

The two sides are also expected to explore ways to deepen defence collaboration, including exercises, defence transfers and technologies ahead of the next edition of the 2+2 defence and foreign ministerial dialogue to be held in the US later this year, they said.

India has limited options in securing hostages' release

India has limited options in securing hostages' release

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The ground situation in Iraq is so bad that there is no scope for any non-conventional action or any kind of bravery. Patience, slow movement, and full backing to Indian negotiators would help in a big way, says Sheela Bhatt.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on Modi

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on Modi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'Good to meet US Secretary of State @SecBlinken today. I welcome President Biden's strong commitment to strengthen the India-US Strategic Partnership, which is anchored in our shared democratic values and is a force for global good,' Modi tweeted.

Why US is looking to elevate trade ties with India

Why US is looking to elevate trade ties with India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The US hopes that the upcoming India trip of US President Barack Obama would elevate trade and investment ties.