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Afghanistan can't be terror haven: China warns Taliban

Afghanistan can't be terror haven: China warns Taliban

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The remarks by China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, came during an emergency meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan on Monday after the sudden and rapid takeover of the Afghanistan government by the Taliban insurgents.

After foreign minister, China sacks missing defence minister

After foreign minister, China sacks missing defence minister

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

China also removed Finance Minister Liu Kun and appointed Lan Fo'an in his place. Liu is the third senior Cabinet minister to be replaced without any explanation.

Sujatha Singh in US, says it's up to Karzai to sign security pact

Sujatha Singh in US, says it's up to Karzai to sign security pact

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Aziz Haniffa reports from Washignton, DC, on Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh's three-day visit to the US capital.

China wants action on global terrorists but no UN ban on Azhar

China wants action on global terrorists but no UN ban on Azhar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Days after extending its blockade on India's move to impose a United Nations ban on Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, China on Wednesday called for a stronger global response to curb cross-border movement of foreign terrorists.

In sharp U-turn, Pak says didn't take over Jaish HQ

In sharp U-turn, Pak says didn't take over Jaish HQ

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

"This is the madrassah (seminary) and India is doing propaganda that it is the JeM headquarters," Chaudhry said.

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Guterres placed a floral wreath at the 26/11 attacks memorial in the hotel.

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Pegasus scandal: Israel launches probe against NSO

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Representatives of several bodies visited the office of NSO to assess the allegations raised in regards to the company on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Israel's Ministry of Defence said.

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Mainstream American newspapers, many of which had been sceptical of India's space mission and sometimes even made fun of it through cartoons, noted the great Indian achievement.

What the CBI asked Kejriwal during 9-hour questioning

What the CBI asked Kejriwal during 9-hour questioning

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) asked him around 56 questions on the excise policy case and that he answered them all.

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said in a letter that sparing such "rowdy elements" is tarnishing the image of the institution and it is the inaction and tolerance of bar bodies that encourage these advocates, which would ultimately result in "contempt proceedings by the high courts or Supreme Court".

Trump's ex-NSA Flynn charged with making false statements to FBI

Trump's ex-NSA Flynn charged with making false statements to FBI

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Flynn appeared before a federal court on Friday morning to plead guilty after ex-FBI director Robert Mueller, who is investigating allegations of Russian interference in the presidential election as a special counsel, announced that Flynn was charged with "wilfully and knowingly" making "false, fictitious and fraudulent statements" to the Federal Bureau of Investigation about his conversations with Russia's then ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak.

India asks UN: Why is new Taliban chief not designated as terrorist?

India asks UN: Why is new Taliban chief not designated as terrorist?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

India has demanded the United Nations to slap sanctions against the new Taliban leader in Afghanistan, saying it is "sheer folly" that the leader of a proscribed entity is not yet designated as a terrorist individual.

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The 13th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team cites a UN Member State as saying that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Deobandi group ideologically closer to the Taliban "maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control."

Why is China Focusing on Tibet?

Why is China Focusing on Tibet?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Wang Yang and Xi Jinping's visits signal the beginning of a major Chinese push to bring about a transformation of Tibet, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The court sentenced Saeed to five-and-a-half years and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 in each case. The sentences of both cases will run concurrently.

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, amid protests by his party as the Aam Aadmi Party chief claimed that the allegations of scam were false and the agency was acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's behest.

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Two of the US Cabinet members -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transport Secretary Elaine Chao -- have resigned over the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters. US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has also announced that he would resign this month after he faced criticism for failing to prevent Trump supporters from storming the building.

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

China on Thursday said its stand on blocking India against UN action on Pakistan was based on "facts" and in the spirit of "objectiveness and fairness".

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The nomination sets up a confrontation between the Taliban and Afghanistan's fallen government envoy, Gram Isakuzai, who has held his post so far.

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Will Russia mediate between India, China?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'Russian diplomacy is presumably at work.' 'The ground is slippery, because "territorial sovereignty" is a hugely sensitive issue,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Has Dhankar Inspired TN Governor?

Has Dhankar Inspired TN Governor?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Former West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar's subsequent elevation set a new benchmark for the actions of those who occupy Raj Bhavans, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi.

Pulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan

Pulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Danish Siddiqui, in his early 40s, was killed during clashes in Spin Boldak district in Kandahar, Tolo News quoted sources as saying.

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Bibhu Prasad Routray explains why the US is supporting Japan's resolve to release 'treated' radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean. And what role China plays in the US decision.

What is holding up new Yogi Adityanath government in UP?

What is holding up new Yogi Adityanath government in UP?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Many factors like women, caste combination, education qualification, age and performance of the legislators will be taken into consideration before the formation of the Yogi government 2.0, sources said on Thursday. Several rounds of meetings have taken place within the party after the poll results came out on March 10.

Pak confiscates seminaries, assets of JuD, FIF

Pak confiscates seminaries, assets of JuD, FIF

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The confiscation of properties of JuD and FIF comes after Pakistan formally placed them in the list of banned organisations on Tuesday.

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Govt invites global firms to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The leaders discussed other topical issues before the United Nations during the ongoing 69th Session of the General Assembly.

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

How BJP got its way in Puducherry

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

When Mr Rangaswamy began making threatening noises (he could have swapped the BJP's six MLAs with the DMK's six and formed the government with the outside help of the Congress and Independents), the BJP immediately named nominated MLAs.

Modi to reshuffle team in Sep; Scindia, Fadnavis in?

Modi to reshuffle team in Sep; Scindia, Fadnavis in?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The RSS wants three nominees inducted: Tejaswi Surya, the young BJP MP from Bengaluru South, Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, a Rajya Sabha member, and former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Mizoram CM urges people to stay calm amid 'blockade'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

His appeal came when certain organisations of the neighbouring Barak Valley region of Assam observed a 12-hour bandh on Wednesday and have been staging an economic blockade on the National Highway-306 that connects Mizoram with the rest of the country since July 26, disrupting transportation of goods to the state.

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Arunachal MLA, 10 others killed by suspected Naga militants

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Apart from Aboh's son, the deceased included some other family members of the MLA.

Love thy neighbour: Chinese diplomat's response to Masood Azhar issue

Love thy neighbour: Chinese diplomat's response to Masood Azhar issue

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Liu Jinsong, deputy chief of mission and minister at the chinese embassy, justified China's action on India's bid against the Pakistan-based terrorist and said his country can't be the judge to decide who is right and who is wrong on the issue.

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

There is growing acceptance of the idea in the international community that engaging the Taliban government is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the NSCN-IM which is having the last laugh as speculation grows that Nagaland Governor R N Ravi may have been replaced as Naga interlocutor.

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Mathai George George Muthoot joined the family business as an office assistant and in 1979 he became the managing director and group chairman in February 1993.

China vows to build 'fully modern military' on par with US army by 2027

China vows to build 'fully modern military' on par with US army by 2027

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

By the year 2027, which marks the centennial of the founding of the People's Liberation Army, China will build a fully modern military, a goal that is in alignment with the national strength and will fulfil the future national defence need, state-run Global Times quoted Chinese analysts as saying.

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Kerry leaves for India to attend annual strategic dialogue

Kerry leaves for India to attend annual strategic dialogue

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry, heading a high-powered delegation of his cabinet colleagues and top military commanders, today left for India as part of his 10-day seven nation Asia trip.

Obama nominates Indian American woman for key post

Obama nominates Indian American woman for key post

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Nisha Desai Biswal as the new assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs.

With 104 rallies, Gadkari was a busy man during Maharashtra polls

With 104 rallies, Gadkari was a busy man during Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

However, it was Narendra Modi's 27 rallies that attracted maximum attention.