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Pak to give fresh 'evidence' against Jadhav to UN

Pak to give fresh 'evidence' against Jadhav to UN

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

The attested report of Court Martial General will also be included in the dossier.

Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China, arrives in Beijing

Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China, arrives in Beijing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A deft hand on India-China relations, Bambawale earlier handled the China desk at the MEA.

Abhi's quick return seems difficult

Abhi's quick return seems difficult

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'They will keep him there for quite some time.' 'There are no easy options.' 'It won't be unusual for a foreign power to intervene and get him released after some time, but not immediately.'

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Bhim Singh, founder of J-K's Panthers Party, passes away

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Founder of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh passed away in Jammu on Tuesday after being unwell for about a month. He was 81.

Now, Pak rejects plea for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav at ICJ

Now, Pak rejects plea for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav at ICJ

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Pakistan said that Jadhav is not an ordinary person as he had entered the country with the intent of spying and carrying out sabotage activities.

The nowhere people: Pakistan Hindu refugees in India

The nowhere people: Pakistan Hindu refugees in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'All these people want is a secure home where they can live and earn in peace.'

India discusses ISI's Afghan link with security officials of US, UK, Russia

India discusses ISI's Afghan link with security officials of US, UK, Russia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

India has conveyed its concerns to the top security and intelligence officials of the United States, the United Kingdom and Russia over the possible implications of Pakistan's links with the Taliban and various terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan for regional security and stability, people familiar with the development said.

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Modi claims Pakistan trying to influence Gujarat polls

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The prime minister also raised questions over the alleged appeal by former director general of the Pakistan Army, Sardar Arshad Rafiq, that senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel be made chief minister of Gujarat.

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

Modi continues to play into Pakistan's hands

Modi continues to play into Pakistan's hands

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'The attack on the Pathankot base constituted an act of war. Yet Modi's only public comment up until now on that attack has been to blame it on "enemies of humanity".' 'Modi came to power talking tough about Pakistan. But in office, he has pursued a Pakistan policy that has lost both direction and purpose,' argues Brahma Chellaney.

Another family in UP claims Geeta is their daughter

Another family in UP claims Geeta is their daughter

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Another family in a remote village of Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district on Wednesday claimed that Geeta, the deaf and mute girl who returned from Pakistan after being separated from her parents over a decade ago, is their daughter.

Pak frees 151 Indian fishermen

Pak frees 151 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Pakistan had announced the release of 151 fishermen on the eve of Modi's swearing-in. Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is among the heads of state and government of SAARC nations attending the ceremony held in Delhi.

Will India recognise a Taliban govt?

Will India recognise a Taliban govt?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'We have been bold and innovative on recognition in the past and we do not need to rush,' advises Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Polyester Flags Go Against The Ethos Of Freedom Movement'

'Polyester Flags Go Against The Ethos Of Freedom Movement'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'If you want to change everything all of a sudden to polyester, then the production of khadi flags will come under trouble.'

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Teaching Pakistan a lesson: What India can do about the Indus Waters Treaty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'Much can be done by India under the provisions of the treaty to make full use of its rights it has.' 'The impact of that will be felt downstream.'

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Jailed ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif's wife passes away in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The 68-year-old former first lady was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat) cancer in August 2017.

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

New Delhi's regional partners in restraining a belligerent China -- primarily the US, Japan, Australia and Singapore -- would like the Indian Navy to lock down the Indian Ocean Region, while the other partners can focus on deterring the PLA (navy) in the South China Sea, explains Ajai Shukla.

Pak SC grills Imran in 2014 Army School massacre case

Pak SC grills Imran in 2014 Army School massacre case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The apex court gave a month-long deadline to the government to determine the responsibility for security failure in the horrific attack in which 147 people, 132 of them children, were killed when Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants stormed the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar.

Decision on NIA team's visit to Pak at 'appropriate time': MEA

Decision on NIA team's visit to Pak at 'appropriate time': MEA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Swarup said the Joint Investigation Team visit was held in a very constructive and cooperative environment to investigate the Pathankot Airbase attack.

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list'; asks it to prosecute Azhar, Saeed

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list'; asks it to prosecute Azhar, Saeed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday retained Pakistan on its 'grey list' for failing to check money laundering, leading to terror financing, and asked Islamabad to investigate and prosecute senior leaders and commanders of United Nations-designated terror groups, including Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar.

Lahore Lions granted visa to participate in CLT20

Lahore Lions granted visa to participate in CLT20

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Ending days of speculation on whether the Lahore Lions would play in the upcoming Champions League Twenty20 in India, the Pakistan Cricket Board said the team has been issued visa and clearance for the tournament.

India denies Pak official visa over close ties with Taliban

India denies Pak official visa over close ties with Taliban

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The official in question has not served in India before.

'Pak should choose if they want to talk to India or separatists'

'Pak should choose if they want to talk to India or separatists'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Pakistan should draw a red line whether it wants to talk to the Government of India or those who want to break India, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday asking it to make a "conscious" choice without which a dialogue is not possible.

V K Singh in fresh row, refers to media as 'presstitutes'

V K Singh in fresh row, refers to media as 'presstitutes'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Friends what do you expect from presstitutes," he said in a tweet late night

Government grants Indian citizenship to Adnan Sami

Government grants Indian citizenship to Adnan Sami

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has been granted Indian citizenship on humanitarian grounds.

Polio vaccination for Pak travellers must from Feb 14

Polio vaccination for Pak travellers must from Feb 14

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

India on Friday announced that a new rule whereby all travellers from Pakistan would have to be vaccinated against polio would be implemented from February 14.

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Vacate PoK: India lashes out at Pak over Kashmir issue

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

India on Thursday lashed out at Pakistan for "inciting and supporting" terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak leader held in UK on money laundering charges

Pak leader held in UK on money laundering charges

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Altaf Hussain, Pakistan's powerful Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader, was arrested on Tuesday in London on charges of money laundering.

Jaishankar to conclude SAARC Yatra in Afghanistan

Jaishankar to conclude SAARC Yatra in Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar arrived in Kabul on Wednesday to hold talks with the Afghan leadership

Pak bills Rs 2.86 lakh as route navigation charges on PM Modi's flights

Pak bills Rs 2.86 lakh as route navigation charges on PM Modi's flights

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The data gathered by activist Commodore (Retd) Lokesh Batra through his RTI application, show that till June 2016, Indian Air Force aircraft were used for the prime minister's visits to 11 countries -- Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Qatar, Australia, Pakistan, Russia, Iran, Fiji and Singapore.

I do not owe an explanation to anybody: V K Singh on cryptic tweets

I do not owe an explanation to anybody: V K Singh on cryptic tweets

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

"I do not owe an explanation to anybody", a dismissive Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said on Tuesday when asked about his cryptic tweets late last night using words "disgust" and "duty" after representing the government at the Pakistan function in New Delhi.

Govt trying to get US charges against Khobragade dropped

Govt trying to get US charges against Khobragade dropped

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

India is making every attempt to ensure that the United States drops all charges against IFS officer Devyani Khobragade.

PHOTOS: IAF's Chinook begins operations in Siachen

PHOTOS: IAF's Chinook begins operations in Siachen

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The chopper was inducted into service in March last year.

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Foreign Office spokesperson tweeted that India violated the ceasefire agreement in Tandar, Sabzkot, Khuiratta, Baron, Bagsar and Khanjar areas.

Even at 2 am, Swaraj helps Indians tweeting for help: Modi

Even at 2 am, Swaraj helps Indians tweeting for help: Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, saying she and her ministry have set an example of effectively using social media to deliver good governance and help Indians in distress in any corner of the world.

Hafeez gets India visa, but PCB may request assessment delay

Hafeez gets India visa, but PCB may request assessment delay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Pending Indian visa forces PCB to push back date for Hafeez's testing

Ajmal, Hafeez to visit Chennai for informal tests

Ajmal, Hafeez to visit Chennai for informal tests

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Pakistan's suspended off-spinners Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez have decided to go for informal tests to the ICC accredited bowling centre in Chennai.

Killing of soldiers to delay secy-level Indo-Pak talks

Killing of soldiers to delay secy-level Indo-Pak talks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

India has given a clear indication that killing of its five soldiers on LoC by Pakistan Army will delay the Indo-Pak Secretary-level talks, asserting that dialogue can only proceed in an environment free of violence and terror.

Indian fisherman awaiting release dies in Pak jail

Indian fisherman awaiting release dies in Pak jail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

A 60-year-old Indian fisherman who had completed his prison term and was awaiting release has died at a local hospital in Pakistan's biggest city.

Why China won't attend NSA-level meet on Afghanistan hosted by India

Why China won't attend NSA-level meet on Afghanistan hosted by India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

"Due to scheduling reasons, it is inconvenient for China to attend the meeting," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told mediapersons.