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'Be constantly ready for a Chinese offensive'

'Be constantly ready for a Chinese offensive'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'The last ten months show that India is not going to trust China.' 'Our military commanders are not going to believe that all is well till it actually is.'

Meet the man in Neha Dhupia's life

Meet the man in Neha Dhupia's life

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Neha Dhupia finally opened up about her two-year-old romance with squash pro Ritwik Bhattacharya.

WATCH: Rohit's hilarious response to queries on Pant

WATCH: Rohit's hilarious response to queries on Pant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Rohit feels Rishabh certainly does need a bit more confidence while going for the big hits.

Inflation a global problem, says Chidambaram

Inflation a global problem, says Chidambaram

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Apparently rejecting criticism that Reserve Bank of India's frequent rate hikes may stunt growth, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Wednesday world over central banks were taking such measures to contain inflation.

Support people of Myanmar, US urges India

Support people of Myanmar, US urges India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

The United States has announced sanctions against 14 senior Myanmar officials, and called on India, China and other nations to support the people of Myanmar who were struggling for democracy.

Injustice 2: Your very own Batman vs Superman

Injustice 2: Your very own Batman vs Superman

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

With a fascinating gameplay and a single-player mode, Injustice 2 is among the best fighting games.

17th Lok Sabha's first session begins from Monday

17th Lok Sabha's first session begins from Monday

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The passage of the Union Budget and other key legislations such as triple talaq will be on top of the agenda for the government.

Navy to get first indigenous anti-submarine warship on Saturday

Navy to get first indigenous anti-submarine warship on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Ready to protect the waters, India's first indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kamorta will be handed over to the Indian Navy on Saturday, defence officials said.

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

If Imran Khan delays his assent to General Bajwa's recommendations any further, it could imply he is taking stock of possible serious dissent within Pakistan's top army echelons, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Killings of Dabholkar and Gauri Lankesh linked: CBI

Killings of Dabholkar and Gauri Lankesh linked: CBI

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Dabholkar was shot dead in August, 2013 while Lankesh was shot dead in September, 2017.

With China, how Modi blundered like Nehru

With China, how Modi blundered like Nehru

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Doklam was almost like a trailer to what is happening in Ladakh today.' 'Modi failed to take note and failed to act,' observes Harishchandra Dighe.

24 Pak soldiers killed in suicide attack

24 Pak soldiers killed in suicide attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

The attack is being seen as a possible fallout of the recent Army crackdown on the pro-Taliban Lal Masjid in Islamabad.

Modi conducts aerial survey, takes stock of situation in flood-hit Gujarat

Modi conducts aerial survey, takes stock of situation in flood-hit Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Torrential rains in north Gujarat have caused flood in Banaskantha and Patan districts.

Rajat Gupta files fresh plea in US court; seeks release

Rajat Gupta files fresh plea in US court; seeks release

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Gupta began serving a two-year prison term on insider trading charges

Despite anger against Pakistan, US Senate delivers blow to India

Despite anger against Pakistan, US Senate delivers blow to India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

'The Senators were playing safe, not angering either the pro-India lobby or the pro-Pakistan lobby, but perhaps more importantly, the military-industrial complex -- the most powerful lobby of all -- which the majority of Senators are beholden to in terms of largesse to their campaign coffers.'

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'There is little doubt that China today stands in the dock, charged with misdemeanour with regard to the health and well-being of its own citizens and of the people of the world,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Investments set to rise significantly in coming days: Jaitley

Investments set to rise significantly in coming days: Jaitley

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The government last month introduced the GST Bill in Parliament.

'Vijender will knock Hope out in 4 or 5 rounds'

'Vijender will knock Hope out in 4 or 5 rounds'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

'He has been in Bollywood movies, he has been in the Olympics three times, he has been all around the world fighting.' 'This is just another fight for Vijender and if you know the guy, he will fight like a champion.'

Olympic medallist Rajyavardhan Rathore is India's new sports minister

Olympic medallist Rajyavardhan Rathore is India's new sports minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Rathore takes over from the pro-active Goel following a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BJP gives Jaswant book launch a miss

BJP gives Jaswant book launch a miss

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

'Miss his presence': PM remembers Jaitley

'Miss his presence': PM remembers Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As a member of his Cabinet, the former finance minister would give valuable inputs because of his knowledge of parliamentary and government history, Modi said, adding that he will always miss his presence and called him an "encyclopedia".

4 Hizb militants killed in J&K encounter

4 Hizb militants killed in J&K encounter

Rediff.com27 Apr 2003

The encounter occurred in the jungles of the east Watlab area in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Can Modi-Trump bromance really improve India-US ties?

Can Modi-Trump bromance really improve India-US ties?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'While high-level interventions may help smoothen inter-State relationships, they cannot fundamentally change the alchemy of such relationships, which are firmly rooted in mutual benefits and mutual interests,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

I am a Lashkar member, Pakistan MP discloses

I am a Lashkar member, Pakistan MP discloses

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

He added that he extends support to jihadi activists when they approach him.

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'At a time when sports leagues are often smothered by the allure of spurious glamour, it is easy to forget what makes them so exciting in the first place: The sport itself.' 'At its core, the PKL has a fast-paced, engaging sport working for it.' 'Simply put, kabaddi, with its end-to-end action and oscillating fortunes, is almost never dull to watch,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Why US is bullying Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'Clearly, Washington has all but given up hope following US Acting Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells's stormy visit to Colombo last month where she read the riot act to Sri Lankan leaders to sign the pending status of forces agreement allowing American troops to use Sri Lanka as a hub for operations in the Indian Ocean,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again: FOURTH time in 20 days!

Pakistan violates ceasefire again: FOURTH time in 20 days!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire and opened fire at Indian posts on Monday along the Line of Control in Poonch district, the fourth violation in July.

How IAF nearly lost 2 Surya Kirans

How IAF nearly lost 2 Surya Kirans

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

The incident happened when the Surya Kiran team was performing their last manoeuvre, Mirror Image Formation.

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

General Bajwa remains in command as army chief and Prime Minister Imran Khan did not play any role in the reshuffle, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Why US wants Musharraf as Pak prez

Why US wants Musharraf as Pak prez

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Pakistan's extremist Islamic leaders would gain power if President Pervez Musharraf was assassinated or replaced, a top US intelligence official told the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.

'I want to be the best hockey player in the world'

'I want to be the best hockey player in the world'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The way we are playing now, if we continue to play the same hockey, no one can stop us from standing on the podium in Tokyo.'

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Turnbull assures PM of Australia's support to India's NSG bid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

India's efforts to join the grouping suffered a setback in June when the NSG plenary decided against accepting its membership application after China and some other nations opposed entry of a non- Non-Proliferation Treaty signatory.

4 killed in Srinagar blast

4 killed in Srinagar blast

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Slowdown: Is there an end in sight?

Slowdown: Is there an end in sight?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The Economic Survey seems convinced that 2019-2020 saw the bottom of the economic cycle, points out Abheek Barua, chief economist, HDFC Bank.

Navy needs to be aggressive to defend country: Parrikar

Navy needs to be aggressive to defend country: Parrikar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Parrikar also released the revised strategic guidance document in view of the prevalent geo-economic and geo-strategic scenarios.

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

India must be militarily prepared for the worst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'One must remember that a dragon has a forked tongue,' warns Vivek Gumaste.

Modi attacks Congress over bad loans, calls it biggest UPA scam

Modi attacks Congress over bad loans, calls it biggest UPA scam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The PM blamed the UPA regime for the problems in the banking sector.

VVIP chopper scam: ED seeks assets details from MoD, income tax department

VVIP chopper scam: ED seeks assets details from MoD, income tax department

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Officials said the agency has sought property details on ten serving and retired officials of the ministry of defence and the IAF.

Top Lankan Tamil politician slain

Top Lankan Tamil politician slain

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

Defence Secretary Fernando said Subathran was gunned down by sniper fire in Jaffna.