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Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in connection with the case of Jadhav, who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani military court for alleged spying.

Why Veere Di Wedding and Raazi worked

Why Veere Di Wedding and Raazi worked

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Both Raazi and Veere Di Wedding are interesting films that worked. There is no point reading a trend in them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

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.

US did not inform Pak on Osama raid because of ISI: Hillary

US did not inform Pak on Osama raid because of ISI: Hillary

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The United States decided not to inform Pakistan about its top-secret mission to kill Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad as it knew that elements in spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence maintained close ties with the al Qaeda and the Taliban, according to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara admitted to hospital

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara admitted to hospital

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, an accused in a string of fake encounter killing cases, was admitted to a hospital in Ahemdabad on Saturday after he complained of chest pain.

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

During the World War, Singh fought alongside the Allied Forces in North West Frontier province, Eritrea, Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), Libya, Egypt and Italy.

Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Yusuf elaborated on several aspects of the Court's ruling in Jadhav's case while presenting his report to the General Assembly.

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.

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Pakistan violated Kulbhushan Jadhav's basic human rights by not allowing India consular access to him, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, the Indian judge on the International Court of Justice bench, said in his declaration in the case.

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!

SC cautions govt against taking prisoners of war issue to ICJ

SC cautions govt against taking prisoners of war issue to ICJ

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

SC tells the Centre that any deviation from its stand that the issue of Indian Prisoners of War languishing in Pakistani prisons cannot be taken to the International Court of Justice, will have its own ramifications.

How will India handle Pakistan's next attack?

How will India handle Pakistan's next attack?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

'Offensive operations to capture objectives across the LoC to eliminate terrorist launch pads and deny the use of the most dangerous routes of infiltration, are likely to be limited to brigade-level attacks.' 'These limited operations are unlikely to escalate to war across the international boundary,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Osama's son 'bent on avenging his father's death'

Osama's son 'bent on avenging his father's death'

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Ali Soufan, the former FBI agent who was the bureau's lead investigator of Al Qaeda after the 9/11 attacks, told CBS News the letters reveal Hamza to be a young man who adores his father and wants to carry on his murderous ideology.

Terrorist behind massacre of foreign climbers held in Pak

Terrorist behind massacre of foreign climbers held in Pak

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

A senior Taliban commander and his accomplice have been arrested for an attack at a base camp of Nanga Parbat that killed 10 foreign climbers and their Pakistani guide, officials said on Thursday.

US drone takes out Al Qaeda India branch leader

US drone takes out Al Qaeda India branch leader

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

A deputy leader of Al Qaeda's branch in the Indian subcontinent, who was seen as a "rising star" in terrorist circles, died in an American drone strike in Pakistan in January that also killed an American and Italian hostage, according to a media report.

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

26/11: The diesel scam queen who helped the terrorists

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The oil mafia sheltered the 10 Pakistani terrorists in Machhimarnagar in Colaba and in fact a woman even showed Ajmal Kasab and his accomplice the way to Cama and Albless Hospital. The many theories floated before the Ram Pradhan committee, that looked into the attacks.

9 bloody standoffs the world has seen

9 bloody standoffs the world has seen

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Even as France mourns the bloodiest terrorist attack for 20 years, let's take a look at some major standoffs witnessed in the past:

Believe in peace, but not at cost of self-respect: PM on Mann ki Baat

Believe in peace, but not at cost of self-respect: PM on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Recalling the 2016 surgical strikes, he said Indian troops gave a befitting reply to the "audacity of a proxy war" under the "garb of terrorism".

Musharraf in ICU after blood pressure shoots up

Musharraf in ICU after blood pressure shoots up

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf was on Thursday rushed to the ICU of a naval hospital in Karachi after he developed high blood pressure and fainted.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

India's bid to ban Azhar 'politically motivated', says Pak

India's bid to ban Azhar 'politically motivated', says Pak

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Pakistan today said India's bid at the UN to ban Masood Azhar was "politically motivated" and "replete with frivolous information", two days after its close ally China blocked the proposal to get the JeM chief and Pathankot attack mastermind listed as a global terrorist.

Pak agencies start probe into leaked Osama report

Pak agencies start probe into leaked Osama report

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Embarrassed by the startling revelations made in the leaked version of the OBL Commission Report, Pakistani military and civilian intelligence agencies have started investigating the source of the leak.

Why Bengal is today a breeding ground for terror

Why Bengal is today a breeding ground for terror

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

West Bengal with its porous borders has turned into an easy transit point and secure hideout for the agents of terror outfits like Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh and Pakistani secret service Inter-Services Intelligence.

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'At this point, neither the army or the IAF has that immediate, punitive deterrent power against Pakistan.' 'Forget a three-week war; on the LoC, where the action is, Pakistan has until now fielded better infantry weapons, body armour, sniper rifles, and matching artillery' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Jadhav asked about Baba, after seeing mother without mangalsutra: Sushma

Jadhav asked about Baba, after seeing mother without mangalsutra: Sushma

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for making "absurd" charges of a chip, camera or a recorder being installed in the footwear of the wife of Jadhav.

Beware of Chinese bearing gifts

Beware of Chinese bearing gifts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

'Either China is building regional transport infrastructure long before it needs it, or this is in a chain of Chinese investments with more strategic than economic intent,' says T N Ninan.

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Out of its 47 operational satellites, India currently has six to eight satellites which are used entirely for military purposes.

'We did not like how army's name was being misused'

'We did not like how army's name was being misused'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'This letter is not a complaint, it's more indignation, because we do not like being used as political tools by people of various parties.'

Armed forces have freedom to respond on LoC: Antony

Armed forces have freedom to respond on LoC: Antony

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Under attack from opposition parties over his response on the killing of Indian soldiers, Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday said the armed forces have the freedom to respond appropriately to a developing situation along the Line of Control with Pakistan.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka free jailed Indian fishermen before Modi's oath

Pakistan, Sri Lanka free jailed Indian fishermen before Modi's oath

Rediff.com25 May 2014

In a goodwill gesture, Pakistan freed 59 Indian fishermen of the eve of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to India to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

How long can Pakistan remain neutral in the Saudi Arabia-led Yemen conflict?

India welcomes ICJ verdict on Jadhav; says binding on Pakistan

India welcomes ICJ verdict on Jadhav; says binding on Pakistan

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Terming the ICJ order as the "first step in ensuring justice" to Jadhav, external affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said the government will do everything possible to save Jadhav's life.

China's Belt and Road Initiative: What are India's options?

China's Belt and Road Initiative: What are India's options?

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'Whichever option India chooses, it should be clear to the government that the China-Pakistan nexus poses a clear and present danger to national security,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

India seeks details of Jadhav case proceedings from Pak

India seeks details of Jadhav case proceedings from Pak

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

India awaits formal response from Pakistan to its two demands -- consular access and details of the trial proceedings against Jadhav.

Pak envoy says peace process currently suspended

Pak envoy says peace process currently suspended

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

When asked if the Indian investigating agency would be allowed to visit Pakistan, Basit said that 'the whole investigation is not about reciprocity in view'.

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rubbishing Pakistan's claim of a victory in the case, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Islamabad has its 'own compulsions to lie' to its people.

Surgical strikes an operational necessity, say experts

Surgical strikes an operational necessity, say experts

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

They justified the strikes, saying the forces had entered into Indian territory occupied by Pakistan.

'Osama hinted at 9/11 attacks six months before strike'

'Osama hinted at 9/11 attacks six months before strike'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Osama bin Laden had hinted at 9/11 attacks six months before the terror strike while addressing American "recruits" in Afghanistan, a media report said on Friday.

Taliban leader Mansour killed in US drone attack in Pak

Taliban leader Mansour killed in US drone attack in Pak

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Taliban leader Mullah Mansour was killed in a United States airstrike.

Trust the captain on the spot

Trust the captain on the spot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The recent episode in which a supposedly Pakistani boat destroyed itself at sea, apparently by setting itself on fire, has aroused a great deal of comment in the media. There have been some positive words for the Coast Guard which responded to the developing situation, such as it was, but also doubts about what had actually transpired.