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In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Canadian high commissioner to India was summoned to the ministry of external affairs and informed about the decision to expel the senior Canadian diplomat.

COVID-19: BCCI suspends IPL till April 15; shorter, closed-door affair with double-headers

COVID-19: BCCI suspends IPL till April 15; shorter, closed-door affair with double-headers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till April 15, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation.

Modi reminds BJP cadre: Nationalism is our identity

Modi reminds BJP cadre: Nationalism is our identity

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Though the prime minister did not make any direct mention of these issues, he noted that nationalism has been the party's identity, sources said.

'Dissatisfied' Pak seeks joint probe into missile firing incident

'Dissatisfied' Pak seeks joint probe into missile firing incident

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Pakistan on Saturday said it was not satisfied with India's 'simplistic explanation' on the 'accidental firing' of a missile that landed in Pakistan's Punjab province and demanded a joint probe to accurately establish the facts surrounding the incident.

SC sets aside order declaring Assam native as foreigner

SC sets aside order declaring Assam native as foreigner

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The man's Indian citizenship was denied on the ground of discrepancy in the name of his grandfather.

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Need India to be a net security provider in Indo-Pacific: Trump admin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The Trump regime has informed the Congress that it 'strongly supports' transfers of F-18 and F-16 fighter proposals put forth by Boeing and Lockheed Martin respectively.

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'With the current situation in the global job market, students come back with an added burden of educational loans.'

Swaraj writes to Aziz; rejects Pak allegations

Swaraj writes to Aziz; rejects Pak allegations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Reacting sharply, India on Saturday dismissed Pakistan's allegation of 'breach of trust' over the killing of Pakistan Rangers and asked it to adhere to the mechanisms that have been evolved to ensure peace and tranquility on the International Border and Line of Control.

Jaishankar warns China over 'unilateral attempt' to alter LAC

Jaishankar warns China over 'unilateral attempt' to alter LAC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday took a strong stance on the Indo-China border issue by saying that any unilateral attempt to change the Line of Actual Control (LAC) will not be 'countenanced' by India.

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicks off on September 20 with the opening of the general debate.

Ajit Doval meets Chinese foreign minister for border talks

Ajit Doval meets Chinese foreign minister for border talks

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

This was the first round of talks for Wang after he succeeded State Councillor Yang Jiechi earlier this year.

30 terrorists killed in Pakistan air strikes

30 terrorists killed in Pakistan air strikes

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

At least 30 terrorists were killed on Tuesday when Pakistani fighter jets carried out air strikes on militant hideouts in Shawal valley, a mountainous area in North Waziristan sharing boundary with South Waziristan, and other areas of the restive northwest tribal region.

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

President Xi Jinping on Monday vowed to build China's military into a "Great Wall of steel" to protect its sovereignty and developmental interests as he sought a bigger role for Beijing in global affairs, days after brokering a Saudi Arabia-Iran detente, regarded as a diplomatic coup.

India responds to China: We are NOT targeting any nation

India responds to China: We are NOT targeting any nation

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Maintaining that its strategic capabilities were not targeted against any particular country, India has said that it abides by all applicable international obligations and expects others do the same, while responding to Chinese reaction to its test-firing of Agni V missile.

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar visits China over NSG membership

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar visits China over NSG membership

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The visit comes ahead of the NSG plenary meeting in Seoul on June 23 and 24.

Modi, Biden to hold virtual meet, talks on Ukraine likely

Modi, Biden to hold virtual meet, talks on Ukraine likely

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

During the virtual meet, Biden and Modi will discuss cooperation on a range of issues, including ending the COVID-19 pandemic, countering the climate crisis, strengthening the global economy, and upholding a free, open, rules-based international order to bolster security, democracy, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

US appoints special coordinator for Tibet, needles China

US appoints special coordinator for Tibet, needles China

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday named Robert Destro, assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labour, as the special coordinator for Tibetan issues. Destro will focus on advancing dialogue between the Communist-run government in Beijing and the Dalai Lama, protecting the distinct religious cultural and linguistic identity of Tibetans, improving respect for their human rights and much, much more, Pompeo said.

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India's dream to be in the forefront of international politics has come true. India has placed itself firmly as a major player in the shaping of a new world order, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Security was beefed up around the Indian high commission in London on Monday and Scotland Yard detained one person in connection with vandalism at the mission by Khalistan supporters a day earlier as India asked the UK to quickly arrest and prosecute those involved in the attack.

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

'US should not obstruct flow of talent from India'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said if 'you look at the totality of our ties and we will look at where we have strong economic synergies, where we have strong technology promptings, these are really based on the flow of talent.'

Senseless pressure on Sri Lanka over ship visit, says China

Senseless pressure on Sri Lanka over ship visit, says China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Riled by Sri Lanka's request to defer the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota Port, China on Monday took a dig at India, saying it was "senseless to pressure" Colombo by citing the issue of security concerns.

'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

Two Indians killed in Kabul blast

Two Indians killed in Kabul blast

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A yellow minibus carrying Nepal and Afghan security guards was hit by a suicide bomber in the Banae area, PD9 Kabul city at around 5.40 am.

Will raise human rights: US envoy-designate to India

Will raise human rights: US envoy-designate to India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

"Few nations are more vital to the future of American security and prosperity than India," Garcetti told the committee.

NSA Doval holds talks with China's top CPC official

NSA Doval holds talks with China's top CPC official

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Doval's visit was 'part of regular high-level engagements between India and China', an Indian Embassy press release in Beijing said.

Current situation in Kashmir 'not sustainable': Merkel

Current situation in Kashmir 'not sustainable': Merkel

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Merkel expected to hear from Prime Minister Modi plans for Jammu and Kashmir during their 'restricted meeting'

India trying to secure release of priest in Yemen: Swaraj

India trying to secure release of priest in Yemen: Swaraj

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Uzhunnalil had gone missing in Yemen after the Islamic State militant group attacked a care home run by Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.

'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.

India's foreign policy paralysis

India's foreign policy paralysis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Delhi's inability to open up a new canvas with Pakistan and Sharif is symptomatic of its sluggish thinking. Jyoti Malhotra analyses

Can't promise US drone strikes will stop in Pak: Kerry

Can't promise US drone strikes will stop in Pak: Kerry

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The United Sates will continue its fight against the Taliban while seeking a political solution to the Afghan imbroglio, US Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday even as he rejected Pakistan's concerns on American drone strikes.

NSAs of India and Pakistan meet in Bangkok; talk terror and Kashmir

NSAs of India and Pakistan meet in Bangkok; talk terror and Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

In a sudden breakthrough, National Security Advisors of India and Pakistan held talks in Bangkok on Sunday on a wide gamut of bilateral ties including terrorism and Jammu and Kashmir, and agreed to take forward the "constructive" engagement.

L'Affaire Khobragade: Unprecedented winter of discontent for India, US

L'Affaire Khobragade: Unprecedented winter of discontent for India, US

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

'The diplomat's arrest has led to a major diplomatic spat, the likes of which I have not seen in my nearly three decades of covering the US-India relationship, says Aziz Haniffa. 'The knee-jerk reaction by the powers-that-be in Delhi was myopic to say the least.'

Arvind Gupta named deputy NSA, days after Sandhu quit

Arvind Gupta named deputy NSA, days after Sandhu quit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Narendra Modi government on Monday appointed Arvind Gupta, a former Indian Foreign Service officer, of the 1979 batch, as Deputy National Security Advisor. This appointment comes within days of Nehchal Sandhu quitting as deputy NSA, citing personal reasons.

MEA slams Pak over Ayodhya remark; briefs envoys

MEA slams Pak over Ayodhya remark; briefs envoys

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

"We reject the unwarranted and gratuitous comments made by Pakistan on the judgement of the Supreme Court of India on a civil matter that is completely internal to India," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.

No-Confidence Motion: 'Not About Numbers, But Of Morality'

No-Confidence Motion: 'Not About Numbers, But Of Morality'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'We wanted the PM to speak, and he just refused to -- now we have the opportunity, not just in the Lok Sabha, but also in the Rajya Sabha, to lay the government on the mat.'

Some countries support terror, some block action on terrorists, says Modi

Some countries support terror, some block action on terrorists, says Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Organisations and individuals that try to create sympathy for terrorists must also be isolated, he said addressing the third 'No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing' hosted by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Taliban, Afghan government sit down for historic peace talks in Pakistan

Taliban, Afghan government sit down for historic peace talks in Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The participants exchanged views on ways and means to bring peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

Vajpayee, a master of realpolitik

Vajpayee, a master of realpolitik

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'I was present at a meeting where he decided to permit the IAF to strike at Pakistan positions in Kargil, with the caveat that they should not cross the LoC.' 'Confident that the Indian Army would succeed, Mr Vajpayee was positioning himself to tell the world after the Kargil conflict was won that India did not violate the 'sanctity' of the LoC,' recalls Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's envoy in Islamabad in that eventful year, 1999.

When Pakistan PM Sharif sent bouquet to Sonia...

When Pakistan PM Sharif sent bouquet to Sonia...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sent a bouquet of flowers to United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi when he learnt of her visit to hospital last week, a media report said on Wednesday.