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Pak allows Kulbhushan Jadhav to meet his wife

Pak allows Kulbhushan Jadhav to meet his wife

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Pakistan has repeatedly denied India consular access to Jadhav on the ground that it was not applicable in cases related to spies.

Why India must worry about the Pakistan threat

Why India must worry about the Pakistan threat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Pakistan's security establishment, despite its appallingly immoral approach to conflict, has worked with limited resources to maximise its national defence resources to continue bleeding India,' says Ajai Shukla.

Sarabjit in good health: Indian diplomats

Sarabjit in good health: Indian diplomats

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Indian officials will collect Sarabjit's details and his version of his arrest and subsequent detention in\n1990.

Sarabjit is Indian national, says govt

Sarabjit is Indian national, says govt

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Pakistan granted consular access to Sarabjit Singh last week.

In season of amity, Pak fishermen set to go home

In season of amity, Pak fishermen set to go home

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

After a happy ending to the 10-month ordeal for the six Indian sailors who finally landed at New Delhi's IGI airport, the five Pakistani fishermen currently lodged at Mumbai's Yellow Gate police station are also all set to leave for Pakistan

Suicide blast killed Bhutto: Scotland Yard

Suicide blast killed Bhutto: Scotland Yard

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

"The limited X-ray material, the absence of a full post mortem examination and CT scan, have meant that Cary, who has been consulted in this case, is unable categorically to exclude the possibility of there being a gunshot wound to the upper trunk or neck," the report said.

Pak appoints former top spy Lt Gen Asim Munir as new Army chief

Pak appoints former top spy Lt Gen Asim Munir as new Army chief

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chose Lt Gen Asim Munir as the new Army chief to replace incumbent General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife, mother meet Sushma Swaraj

Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife, mother meet Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar were also present at Sushma Swaraj's residence.

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In his first comments since the militaries of India and Pakistan jointly announced on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, Khan said Pakistan remains ready to move forward to resolve 'all outstanding issues' with India through dialogue.

Pak for bus service from July 11

Pak for bus service from July 11

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

Pakistan EXPOSED! It's selling nuclear stuff to N Korea; China knew

Pakistan EXPOSED! It's selling nuclear stuff to N Korea; China knew

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Even as Pakistan continues to urge the international community to accept its membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group, highly placed sources in the United States who are involved with the tracking of nuclear commerce have claimed that Islamabad is still selling nuclear materials to North Korea.

'Madhuri Gupta was paid Rs 1 lakh'

'Madhuri Gupta was paid Rs 1 lakh'

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Disgraced Indian junior diplomat Madhuri Gupta was given Rs 1 lakh for allegedly passing secret information to Pakistan intelligence agents, investigators told a Delhi court on Friday.

MV Suez crew, including 6 Indians, reaches Karachi

MV Suez crew, including 6 Indians, reaches Karachi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Six Indian sailors, who were part of the 22-member crew of MV Suez vessel that was recently freed by Somali pirates, on Thursday reached Karachi harbour and would be sent back to India soon.

Spy case: Madhuri sent to 14-day judicial remand

Spy case: Madhuri sent to 14-day judicial remand

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Gupta, who was posted as IFS- Group B officer in the Indian High Commission in Pakistan, was arrested on April 23 for allegedly violating The Official Secrets Act.

Spy story: RAW official in Pak under the scanner

Spy story: RAW official in Pak under the scanner

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The information allegedly passed on to Pakistani intelligence agencies by Madhuri Gupta while working in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad was not very serious in nature.Gupta, 53, a promotee officer of the ministry of external affairs, was arrested in New Delhi four days ago on charges of spying for Pakistan.According to IB sources, Intelligence officials are currently interrogating her to probe her links with a RAW official currently posted in Islamabad.

The story behind diplomat-turned-spy's arrest

The story behind diplomat-turned-spy's arrest

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The Research and Analysis Wing started trailing diplomat Madhuri Gupta and listening to her phone calls after one of its officials in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad reported her undue interest in certain matters that did not concern her responsibilities, sources said.On Tuesday, the Delhi police confirmed the arrest of Gupta, a promotee officer of the ministry of external affairs, on the charge of passing strategic secrets to Pakistan.

Malik's marriage muddle gets murkier

Malik's marriage muddle gets murkier

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Police on Monday seized the passport of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik after questioning him in the wake of a complaint of cheating lodged by the father of a local girl Ayesha Siddiqui claiming that she was married to him.

How should India deal with Pakistan?

How should India deal with Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We need to be in a perpetual state of aggression, and able to swiftly change the goal posts to keep Pakistan in a state of imbalance,' argues Sanjeev Nayyar.

Pak grants visas to Sarabjit's family

Pak grants visas to Sarabjit's family

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The family of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who is on death row in Pakistan, is all set to travel to that country to meet him after being granted visas by the Pakistani High Commission on Wednesday.The visas have been granted for a duration of one month to five members of the family and is valid from today, Sarabjit's sister Dalbir Kaur said.Sarabjit's wife, his two daughters, along with Dalbir and her husband, would leave for Pakistan on Sunday.

How the MNS plans to fight Marathi manoos Jadhav's case

How the MNS plans to fight Marathi manoos Jadhav's case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The MNS -- which aggressively compelled a ban on employing Pakistani actors and others in Bollywood last year -- has been subdued in comparison after a Marathi manoos was sentenced to death in Pakistan.

UK ends quarantine mandate for Indians vaxxed with Covishield

UK ends quarantine mandate for Indians vaxxed with Covishield

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Putting an end to the vaccine certification row, the UK on Thursday announced that Indians, fully vaccinated with Covishield vaccine, will no longer require to undergo quarantine on their arrival in Britain from October 11.

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Modi government will be wasting its time talking to Nawaz Sharif.' 'It would be better if it were to open a direct channel with the Pakistan army,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Manmohan Singh sends mangoes to Pak PM Gilani

Manmohan Singh sends mangoes to Pak PM Gilani

Rediff.com25 May 2010

As he endeavours to reduce trust deficit between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sent a consignment of mangoes to his counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday. About 20 kgs of special Alphonso mangoes were despatched to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, which will pass these on to the Prime Minister's office there, sources said.

Ajmal's return for World Cup is an uphill task:Shaharyar Khan

Ajmal's return for World Cup is an uphill task:Shaharyar Khan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Suspended spinner Saeed Ajmal is doing everything to correct his action but it is an "uphill task" for him to make it to the Pakistan team for the World Cup, says PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan.

Wadias to continue legal battle for Jinnah House

Wadias to continue legal battle for Jinnah House

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Dina Wadia, Jinnah's only daughter and Nusli Wadia's late mother, moved the high court in 2007 to regain control of the estate.

Prez to lay foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor to Pak on Nov 26

Prez to lay foundation stone for Kartarpur corridor to Pak on Nov 26

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi tweeted, 'Prime Minister Imran Khan will break ground at Kartarpura facilities on 28 November.'

India please note: Russia, Pakistan get closer

India please note: Russia, Pakistan get closer

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'Russia's interest lies in boosting Pakistan's grit and capacity to withstand US pressure,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Zero's Homecoming

Zero's Homecoming

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The Indian high commission in London is making efforts to take the manuscript to India for display.

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

My days as a prisoner of war in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

During a war, there are just four possibilities a soldier faces. One: Victorious and safe. Two: Wounded. Three: Killed in action. Four: Prisoner of War. It was my fate to face the fourth, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) on the year spent as a prisoner of war in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

Army worried over mobile signal spillover from Pakistan

Army worried over mobile signal spillover from Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Expressing concern over mobile signal spillover from Pakistan in the border areas of Western Rajasthan, newly-appointed South-Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Arun Kumar Sahni said the issue will be addressed in coordination with other agencies engaged in border guarding.

Madhuri Gupta was friendly, brash and fearless

Madhuri Gupta was friendly, brash and fearless

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Madhuri Gupta, the 53-year-old second secretary at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad who has been arrested on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan, was hoping for a plum diplomatic posting in either London or Washington.Gupta made friends easily and could make great small talk. She could talk about clothes, hair styles or Pakistan's Urdu press -- 'where the real news was' -- with equal ease.Gupta spoke perfect Urdu and could have easily passed off as a Pakistani.

Mumbai terror attack trial in Pakistan is 'stuck'

Mumbai terror attack trial in Pakistan is 'stuck'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Interior Minister Rehman Malik -- who had a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal here this morning -- contended that the trial of the Pakistani suspects has run into problems over the issue of Indian witnesses testifying via video-conferencing as this is not allowed under Pakistani laws.

Pak summons Indian diplomat over visa denial to 500 pilgrims

Pak summons Indian diplomat over visa denial to 500 pilgrims

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gopal Baghlay to lodge a protest over denial of visas to some 500 Pakistani pilgrims to visit the famed shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer.

Want democracy, statehood, 6th Schedule status: Protesting Ladakhis in Delhi

Want democracy, statehood, 6th Schedule status: Protesting Ladakhis in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Environmental activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk accused the BJP of reneging on its promise of including Ladakh under the sixth schedule.

Pak may release two Indian jawans

Pak may release two Indian jawans

Rediff.com13 May 2004

Consular access to the Indian High Commission was being arranged for the two prisoners, a Pakistani official said

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The elegant architecture, tree-lined roads, delightful gardens, delicious food, art and military history make Chandigarh an ideal short-trip destination.

'Taliban not involved in Kashmir violence'

'Taliban not involved in Kashmir violence'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'It was always anticipated that the return of the Taliban would embolden armed Islamists including anti-India groups like the Lashkar and Jaish.'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'