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No headway in India-China talks, next round of military-level dialogue 'soon'

No headway in India-China talks, next round of military-level dialogue 'soon'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The MEA said the two sides agreed to continue discussions through diplomatic and military channels to resolve the remaining issues "at the earliest" so as to create conditions for the restoration of normalcy in the bilateral relations.

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Tripura violence: SC stays criminal proceedings against scribes, media house

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The top court also stayed the proceedings against a third journalist, an associate editor in the same media house, who was recently summoned by the police in connection with the reports on violence.

SC rejects plea against setting up J-K panel to redraw constituencies

SC rejects plea against setting up J-K panel to redraw constituencies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the government's decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the legislative assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

India, Pak enhancing nuclear capacity, expanding arsenal: Think tank

India, Pak enhancing nuclear capacity, expanding arsenal: Think tank

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'China is in the middle of a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, which satellite images indicate includes the construction of over 300 new missile silos,' SIPRI's statement noted.

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Tawang wears its history -- and also its present -- with ease. The flourishing town, with restaurants selling everything from noodles to dosas and locals returning home to new business prospects, shows little sign of the tension building up at the border about 40 km away to the north.

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Union minister Manoj Sinha fractures arm in car accident

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

He sustained a fracture in his left arm in the accident which took place around 7.15pm on the Tapti river bridge near Gorakhpur when he was coming from Barabanki, North Eastern Railway CPRO Sanjay Yadav said.

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

Skywatchers witness rare Mercury transit

Skywatchers witness rare Mercury transit

Rediff.com9 May 2016

This occurs only when the Sun, Mercury and the Earth lined up in one plane. It appears as a dot on the disc because its angular size is very small compared to that of the Sun as seen from the Earth.

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

If you consider yourself a passionate India traveller, have a go at this quiz on fallen-off-the-map places to visit in our country.

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Ukraine fired missiles that hit Poland: US officials, citing initial probe

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

US officials have said that the initial findings have suggested that the missile that hit Poland was fired by Ukrainian forces at an incoming Russian missile.

Demonetisation: Rs 3-4 lakh crore tax-evaded income deposited in banks

Demonetisation: Rs 3-4 lakh crore tax-evaded income deposited in banks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

It has come to light that Rs 25,000 cr cash was deposited in dormant bank accounts while nearly Rs 80,000 cr of repayment of loans was done in cash since November 8

Another bridge collapses in West Bengal

Another bridge collapses in West Bengal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The middle portion of the structure near Siliguri collapsed on a canal below at around 9.30 am when a truck was crossing it.

Peace in Ladakh key for ties with China: Modi at India-Australia summit

Peace in Ladakh key for ties with China: Modi at India-Australia summit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

It was the second time in the last three days that India asserted that the relationship with China depends on the resolution of the pending issues in eastern Ladakh.

900 inmates to be shifted after flood waters enter UP jail

900 inmates to be shifted after flood waters enter UP jail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Of the 900 prisoners, 500 are being shifted to Azamgarh Jail and remaining to Ambedkarnagar.

When in Nagaland, PM Modi does it the Naga way

When in Nagaland, PM Modi does it the Naga way

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi donned the traditional gear of the Naga tribes

Situation of 'emergency control' at LAC over: Chinese diplomat

Situation of 'emergency control' at LAC over: Chinese diplomat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"The current border situation is overall stable," the Chinese diplomat said.

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India.

Satellite shows China building new bridge in Pangong area

Satellite shows China building new bridge in Pangong area

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The people familiar with the development said the new bridge is being built in an area that is over 20 km from the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Indian soldiers share New Year sweets with China, Pak troops

Indian soldiers share New Year sweets with China, Pak troops

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

India and Chinese troops on Saturday exchanged sweets and greetings at 10 border posts along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) including in eastern Ladakh to mark the New Year, officials said.

Manipur to get another 'Irom Sharmila' tomorrow

Manipur to get another 'Irom Sharmila' tomorrow

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A mother of two girls, Arambam Robita Leima said she would launch her fast-unto-death against AFSPA.

AFSPA withdrawn from large parts of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur

AFSPA withdrawn from large parts of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

A home ministry spokesperson, however, said the decision does not imply that the AFSPA has been completely withdrawn from the three insurgency-hit states but will continue to be in force in some areas of the three states.

Putin's invasion of Ukraine a test for the ages: Biden

Putin's invasion of Ukraine a test for the ages: Biden

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

"I spoke from this chamber one year ago, just days after Vladimir Putin unleashed his brutal war against Ukraine. A murderous assault, evoking images of the death and destruction Europe suffered in World War II," Biden said in his address to a Joint Session of the US Congress on Tuesday night.

Rajya Sabha clocks 99.80% productivity in Budget Session

Rajya Sabha clocks 99.80% productivity in Budget Session

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

This is the Upper House's third best productive session in the last 14 sessions since the Monsoon Session (243rd Session) of 2017, the Rajya Sabha officials said.

India braces for driest August in 122 years

India braces for driest August in 122 years

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Also, the monsoon this year may end up being the driest since 2015, which recorded a rainfall deficit of 13 per cent, they said.

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The development comes after after reaching a consensus in the 16th round of military talks, the two sides said in a joint statement this evening.

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

'Get us out of this hellhole': SOS messages by UN staff in Gaza

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The 13,000-strong UNRWA staff in Gaza includes teachers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, warehouse workers, logisticians, technicians and drivers.

29 killed in Russian strike on residential building in Ukraine

29 killed in Russian strike on residential building in Ukraine

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The residential building in the town of Chasiv Yar was hit on Saturday evening as Russia ramped up its assault on cities and towns in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to take control over the entire Donbas area.

16th round of India-China military talks last for 12.5 hours

16th round of India-China military talks last for 12.5 hours

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

There was no official word on the outcome of the talks.

Recipe: Zelda's South Indian Mango Rice

Recipe: Zelda's South Indian Mango Rice

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Another delicious South Indian rice

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

IM's new missiles against India: Hate, fear and panic

IM's new missiles against India: Hate, fear and panic

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

One of the most significant and disturbing events of 2012 was the reverse migration of people from north-eastern states, who fled from across India to their home states to escape persecution after certain doctored images and vicious rumours surfaced against them.

3 Faces That Defined Politics In 2022

3 Faces That Defined Politics In 2022

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The coming year will be one that will test sabka vishwas to the utmost, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Some US officials trying to add fuel to fire: China on US gen's Ladakh remark

Some US officials trying to add fuel to fire: China on US gen's Ladakh remark

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Zhao said some US officials are trying to add fuel to the fire and pointing fingers.

Tauktae to Fani: A look at India's deadliest cyclones

Tauktae to Fani: A look at India's deadliest cyclones

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Several major cyclones have hit various parts of India over the last 10 years. Here is a look at the notable among them.

Heavy rains, strong winds lash Mumbai; IMD issues red alert for Konkan

Heavy rains, strong winds lash Mumbai; IMD issues red alert for Konkan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Some low-lying areas like the Andheri subway were submerged, forcing authorities to divert the traffic through alternate routes, civic officials said.

India, China to hold next round of military talks soon, says MEA

India, China to hold next round of military talks soon, says MEA

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India and China on Tuesday agreed to hold the next round of the Senior Commanders meeting at an early date to achieve complete disengagement from all friction points in eastern Ladakh to create conditions for the restoration of normalcy in bilateral ties.

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan to take charge as CDS on Friday

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan to take charge as CDS on Friday

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) will assume charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff on Friday, an appointment that is expected to bring the focus back on the implementation of the ambitious theaterisation drive to bring synergy among the three services.

Fresh firing escalates tension again on disputed Assam-Mizoram border

Fresh firing escalates tension again on disputed Assam-Mizoram border

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

While Mizoram alleged that personnel of the Assam police fired on its civilians injuring one, the neighbouring state claimed that the men in uniform only returned the fire after miscreants from the other side of the border sprayed bullets on them.

20 central PSUs in pipeline for sale, 6 for shutdown

20 central PSUs in pipeline for sale, 6 for shutdown

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

As many as 20 central public sector enterprises and their units are at various stages of strategic disinvestment, while six are being considered for closure or are under litigation, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur said on Monday.