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Pakistani army court sentences Kulbhushan Jadhav to death

Pakistani army court sentences Kulbhushan Jadhav to death

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Jadhav was 'arrested' on March 3 last year by Pakistan security officials in Balochistan.

Amid LAC face-off, India plans to buy Spice-2000 bombs

Amid LAC face-off, India plans to buy Spice-2000 bombs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The Spice-2000 bombs can hit targets up to 70 km and the new variant inducted in the force can also destroy bunkers and hardened shelters

Despite chill in relations, India, Pak exchange list of nuclear installations

Despite chill in relations, India, Pak exchange list of nuclear installations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

The agreement, which was signed on December 31, 1988 and entered into force on January 27, 1991, says that the two countries will inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on January 1 of every calendar year.

Big win for India as ICJ stays Jadhav's execution till final order

Big win for India as ICJ stays Jadhav's execution till final order

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The decision of the 11-judge bench was unanimous, ICJ President Ronny Abraham said.

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Following is the timeline of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

ICJ to decide Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate today

ICJ to decide Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate today

Rediff.com18 May 2017

According to government sources, the international court will give its verdict around 3.30 pm on Thursday.

'Very closely' following reports of F-16 misuse by Pak, says US

'Very closely' following reports of F-16 misuse by Pak, says US

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

India had claimed that Pak deployed US-manufactured F-16 jets to target Indian military installations.

PIX: Group Captain Tendulkar attends 87th IAF Day parade

PIX: Group Captain Tendulkar attends 87th IAF Day parade

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Taking to Twitter, Tendulkar thanked the Indian soldiers for their services.

Modi thanks Sharif after Pak forces evacuate 11 Indians from Yemen

Modi thanks Sharif after Pak forces evacuate 11 Indians from Yemen

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

As Pakistan ferried 11 Indians whom it evacuated from strife-torn Yemen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked his counterpart Nawaz Sharif for the "humanitarian gesture" and remarked that "service to humanity knows no borders".

India, Pak working to avert conflict on high seas

India, Pak working to avert conflict on high seas

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

To avert military confrontations on high seas, India and Pakistan are discussing the establishment of a mechanism of direct contact between the navies of the two countries.

Jadhav's friends release balloons, seek his release

Jadhav's friends release balloons, seek his release

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

There were cheers of joy and sighs of relief as Judge Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf, ICJ president, read out the court's decision.

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

US monitoring Ladakh situation 'very closely': Defence secy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Esper also highlighted the 'increased' military cooperation with India and called it as 'one of the most important defence relationships of the 21th century'.

The curious case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, 'spy'

The curious case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, 'spy'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

It is quite likely that the Pakistanis are cleverly using the Jadhav card to derail the outcome of the JIT process.

No change in Pak stand on consular access to Jadhav: India

No change in Pak stand on consular access to Jadhav: India

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

India also refutes Pak's claim of visa review for Jadhav's mother.

How India can hurt China without going to war

How India can hurt China without going to war

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The time is ripe to extend the confrontation with the Chinese to the maritime domain, says former RA&W officer Krishan Varma.

Beware Of Agnipath!

Beware Of Agnipath!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The greatest unknown in this risky initiative lies in the way human relationships will play out -- not just between the Agniveers, who will be competing with their fellows for permanent jobs beyond their four-year tenures -- but also between the Agniveers and existing full-time soldiers, warns Ajai Shukla.

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

It is for the investigating agencies to probe all aspects of the assassination, including a possible Chinese hand, or if the killer was just a disgruntled element who acted on his own and wanted to earn some dark space in history like Nathuram Godse or Lee Harvey Oswald, notes Japan expert Rajaram Panda.

A former ISI chief's SENSATIONAL story

A former ISI chief's SENSATIONAL story

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

General Asad Durrani's disclosures could leave considerable egg on the face of those currently wielding the stick in Pakistan, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pakistani military court rejects Kulbhushan Jadhav's mercy plea

Pakistani military court rejects Kulbhushan Jadhav's mercy plea

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Jadhav, 46, filed a mercy petition before Gen Bajwa last month, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations statement issued on June 22. The statement said that the former Indian Navy officer had filed the petition after the Military Appellate Court rejected his appeal.

Pak directs its HC in Delhi to issue visas to Jadhav's family

Pak directs its HC in Delhi to issue visas to Jadhav's family

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The Foreign Office sources said that adequate security measures will be taken for complete safety of Jadhav's family.

Don't test our patience: Army chief's tough message to China

Don't test our patience: Army chief's tough message to China

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Gen Naravane said a "befitting response" was given to the "conspiracy" to make unilateral changes on the border and that the sacrifice of the Galwan heroes in eastern Ladakh will not go waste.

Rajnath: Terror threat to India's coastline remains

Rajnath: Terror threat to India's coastline remains

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Singh was speaking to reporters on board the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya which is currently sailing along India's western coastline.

Is defence hike enough to modernise armed forces?

Is defence hike enough to modernise armed forces?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Given the importance of equipment modernisation, the overall defence budget should rise at least at the same pace as salaries and pensions, so that equipment modernisation is not hit.

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

"Saluting your valour, 130 crore countrymen of India are standing firm with you today. Today every Indian is proud of the strength and bravery of his soldiers. They are proud of your invincibility," said PM Modi.

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Belgian Malinois' dogs have been extensively used by central security forces and police units in anti-Naxal operations and counter-terrorist tasks.

Pak promises to return stealth chopper to US

Pak promises to return stealth chopper to US

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Pakistan has agreed to return the tail of the modified variant of the Sikrosky H -60 Blackhawk helicopter, Senator John Kerry, now on a visit to Pakistan, was quoted as saying by the New York Times.

India must be on guard against a Pakistani attack

India must be on guard against a Pakistani attack

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Most of India's reserves for war in the mountains have been sucked in by the standoff with China. A large part of India's airpower has also similarly been committed on the eastern border. By moving these reserves to the China border, India has been weakened vis-a-vis Pakistan. All in all, the nightmare scenario for India of a two-front war may well come true, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Decommissioned INS Vikrant sold for Rs 60 crore

Decommissioned INS Vikrant sold for Rs 60 crore

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The decommissioned aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, INS Vikrant, which played an important role in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, has been sold for Rs 60 crore.

Will handle Jadhav case as per law: Imran

Will handle Jadhav case as per law: Imran

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

The World Court had, on Wednesday, ordered Pakistan not to execute Kulbhushan Jadhav and had directed "effective review and reconsideration" of his conviction and death sentence by a military court.

Don't ignore Russia while rushing into bear hug with US

Don't ignore Russia while rushing into bear hug with US

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

US-India defence cooperation must not adversely affect the India-Russia interface, which has its own strategic meaning and content, asserts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Ready to respond at an 'appropriate level' to ICJ on Jadhav's sentence: Pak

Ready to respond at an 'appropriate level' to ICJ on Jadhav's sentence: Pak

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The statement came after Pak Army chief called on PM Nawaz Sharif and discussed the ICJ's stay order on the execution of Jadhav.

Pak rejects as Modi's remarks on 'surgical strikes'

Pak rejects as Modi's remarks on 'surgical strikes'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

"Repeating a lie doesn't turn it into the truth," the spokesperson was quoted as saying by Dawn.

LAC row: India to stock weapons, ammo for 15-day intense war

LAC row: India to stock weapons, ammo for 15-day intense war

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The authorisation to increase the weapon and ammunition reserves to minimum 15-I levels from the earlier existing 10-day stocking is to prepare the defence forces for a two-front war with both China and Pakistan.

What China's real game in Ladakh is

What China's real game in Ladakh is

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Chushul and Depsang are not vital in this game of Chinese checkers, the Indian Ocean Region is. Keeping our maritime prowess restricted has to be a key Chinese strategic interest and it would appear that the LAC affair has helped China achieve its aim, points out Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Time for an India-Britain reset?

Time for an India-Britain reset?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

In the changed circumstances and attitudes in Britain, we must let bygones be bygones, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The confirmation of Hamza's death has come more than a month after the US media reported that he was killed, citing the US intelligence officials.

'Claim of Indian ship brushing Pak frigate false'

'Claim of Indian ship brushing Pak frigate false'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

The Indian Navy on Saturday dismissed Pakistan's allegation that an Indian warship had brushed PNS Babar escorting MV Suez, a merchant vessel released by Somali pirates, saying the "reports of aggression" are "incorrect and based on misinformation".

A timeline of Jadhav's wait for justice

A timeline of Jadhav's wait for justice

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Here is a detailed timeline of the important developments in the matter of Jadhav so far.

ICJ to hold public hearings in Jadhav case from Feb 18

ICJ to hold public hearings in Jadhav case from Feb 18

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Both India and Pakistan have already submitted their detailed pleas and responses in the world court.

ISI helped US kill Osama bin Laden: Imran Khan

ISI helped US kill Osama bin Laden: Imran Khan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Khan's statement is significant because Pakistan had so far denied that it had any information about the hideout of Osama before he was killed in a covert raid by a US Navy SEAL team in Abbottabad, a garrison town north of Islamabad, on May 2, 2011.