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Kashmir is a matter for India and Pak to sort out: British PM

Kashmir is a matter for India and Pak to sort out: British PM

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The British PM clearly indicates that Kashmir was unlikely to be on the agenda during her bilateral meet with PM Modi when she visits India between November 6 and 8.

LoC violence: Yashwant moves privilege notice against Antony

LoC violence: Yashwant moves privilege notice against Antony

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yashwant Sihna on Wednesday moved a breach of privilege notice against Defence Minister A K Antony, accusing him of misleading Parliament on the killing of five Indian jawans along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

BSF commanders asked to spend 25 nights a month at border posts

BSF commanders asked to spend 25 nights a month at border posts

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The battalion in-charges have also been asked to set up a tactical base or operational centre at one of the forward locations along the Jammu frontier to ensure that there is no let up in security and an effective vigil is maintained.

After barb at Antony, Congress dubs Modi a 'traitor'

After barb at Antony, Congress dubs Modi a 'traitor'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The Congress on Thursday hit back at Narendra Modi for calling Defence Minister A K Antony an "agent of Pakistan and enemy of India", saying such language can come only from a "traitor".

Triumph of Hindutva would mark end of 'Indian idea': Tharoor

Triumph of Hindutva would mark end of 'Indian idea': Tharoor

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A 'Hindu India' would not be Hindu at all, but a 'Sanghi Hindutva state', which is a different country altogether, says Tharoor in his new book The Battle of Belonging that was released on Saturday.

India hits back at Imran Khan for criticising CAB

India hits back at Imran Khan for criticising CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

MEA said such comments cannot absolve Pak of the blatant persecution of the religious minorities and said the Pak PM needs to look inwards.

Pak foreign minister heckled in London over media freedom

Pak foreign minister heckled in London over media freedom

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The move came as the Pakistan government decided to curtail the space given by the press to jailed politicians like Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Zardari.

Dr Singh bowed to Opposition pressure: Pak experts

Dr Singh bowed to Opposition pressure: Pak experts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Pakistani experts are disappointed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech in Parliament on the Indo-Pak joint statement, terming it as a response to the pressure exerted by Opposition parties.

'India deserves global support in its fight against terror'

'India deserves global support in its fight against terror'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

India's "proactive operation" against terrorists in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir should be "commended" and supported by the international community, a top European Parliament official has said, underlining that New Delhi deserves global support in its fight against terror.

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The MiG29K and MiG29KUB, the aircraft carrier's primary fighters, spent more time in the hangar than in the air, with fleet serviceability remaining below 50 per cent, reports Ajai Shukla.

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Opposition anguished over politicisation of sacrifices of armed forces

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After a meeting in the Parliament Library, the leaders of these parties issued a joint statement, expressing concern over the prevailing security situation in the country.

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

India has Reason To Worry about Taliban

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

India is worried about Pakistan getting the Taliban to ignite trouble in Kashmir, observes Ramesh Menon.

Pak panel seeks to ban Indian soaps at prime time

Pak panel seeks to ban Indian soaps at prime time

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

In a move apparently aimed at preventing the airing of soaps and serials from countries like India and Turkey, a Pakistani parliamentary panel has asked the government to ban all foreign content in any language during prime time on television channels.

Pakistan to take Kashmir issue to ICJ

Pakistan to take Kashmir issue to ICJ

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'An in-principle decision has been taken to take the issue of Kashmir to the International Court of Justice'

Pak National Assembly makes history by completing term

Pak National Assembly makes history by completing term

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Breaking a jinx, Pakistani politics has achieved a major milestone with the National Assembly completing its full term for the first time, even as the country's leadership continue to be divided on the issue of choosing a caretaker premier to oversee polls.

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?

Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Party leaders and workers will try to build up public opinion against the alleged anti-national activities in the central varsity and in support of action against people involved in it.

Won't hand over suspects: Pak

Won't hand over suspects: Pak

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Ruling out the handing over to India of any Pakistani national found to be involved in the Mumbai terror attacks, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today said such persons will be tried in the country under local laws.

Indian troops killed 2 of our soldiers: Pakistan

Indian troops killed 2 of our soldiers: Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The Pakistan Army has claimed that Indian troops killed two of its soldiers on the Line of Control.

Sushma on Sarabjit: It is a cold blooded murder

Sushma on Sarabjit: It is a cold blooded murder

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday criticised the government for its approach towards the cause of Sarabjit Singh, who passed away at a hospital in Lahore.

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'Could the Chinese have taken a leaf out of our book?' 'That their unprecedented build-up is their attempt at coercive diplomacy with India?' 'And if so, what is it that they could be expecting as a quid pro quo?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

War isn't a walk through a Hamley's toy shop

War isn't a walk through a Hamley's toy shop

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'Even if your soldiers are Sunny Deol and Vicky Kaushal, Pakistanis are no Johnny Walkers.' 'The one lot who never takes them lightly is India's professional soldiers.' 'That's why they keep winning the real wars,' says Shekhar Gupta.

UK calls on India, Pakistan to show restraint, asks for de-escalation

UK calls on India, Pakistan to show restraint, asks for de-escalation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

May told the House of Commons that the UK remained in regular contact with both countries and was working towards de-escalating tensions.

India must prepare for the Taliban threat

India must prepare for the Taliban threat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The Taliban will view India through the eyes of the ISI and can be relied upon to undertake hostile actions against this country, warns Virendra Kapoor.

Balakot air strike: What can India do next?

Balakot air strike: What can India do next?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'For Pakistan, the comfortable old calculations and certainties are no longer valid.' 'Strikes on Indian targets now carry a high risk of retaliation and escalation,' notes Ajai Shukla.

In a first, India to deport 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

In a first, India to deport 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The immigrants were under detention in Cachar Central Jail in Assam's Silchar district since 2012.

'Kasab's execution will bring closure to many in Mumbai'

'Kasab's execution will bring closure to many in Mumbai'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Milind Deora on why he wrote to the President asking that Kasab be executed soon.

HC refuses to intervene in Jadhav's case, says Centre taking steps to secure his release

HC refuses to intervene in Jadhav's case, says Centre taking steps to secure his release

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Anu Malhotra said the government was best placed to take a decision and safeguard the life and liberty of its citizens.

'Kasab's execution will bring closure to many in Mumbai'

'Kasab's execution will bring closure to many in Mumbai'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

When Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Milind Deora wrote to President Pranab Mukherjee asking Kasab be executed soon.

LeT links to Mumbai, Lahore attacks expose Pak

LeT links to Mumbai, Lahore attacks expose Pak

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

Pakistan's security establishment is in a bind over evidence suggesting the Lashkar-e-Tayiba was behind the Mumbai attacks and the assault on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore as it had assured Western powers after the 2001 strike on Indian Parliament that it would keep a lid on the banned group's activities.

Musharraf must be held accountable: Sharif

Musharraf must be held accountable: Sharif

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Former Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said President Pervez Musharraf must be held accountable for all his actions as thousands of protestors gathered near Parliament in Islamabad to demand the restoration of judges sacked by the embattled ex-military ruler.

Pak govt slammed for delaying new visa pact with India

Pak govt slammed for delaying new visa pact with India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

A Pakistani parliamentary panel on Friday criticised the interior ministry for the delay in implementing a new visa agreement with India, with its members passing a resolution that called on the cabinet to ratify the pact at the earliest.

Pak to free 367 Indian prisoners to send positive message

Pak to free 367 Indian prisoners to send positive message

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Pakistan will release 367 Indian prisoners next week to send a positive message to its neighbour amid high tension due to firing on the Line of Control, Pakistani sources said on Saturday.

Parrikar under attack for surgical strike, nuke policy remarks

Parrikar under attack for surgical strike, nuke policy remarks

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Citing certain examples, Naik said the defence minister 'falsely claims that India never conducted surgical strikes in the past'.

Don't want just window dressing: US on Hafiz Saeed arrest

Don't want just window dressing: US on Hafiz Saeed arrest

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The United States is not taking at face value Pakistan's actions against terrorists outfits.

Captain Kalia's father takes fight for justice to UN

Captain Kalia's father takes fight for justice to UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

A petition has been filed with the United Nation Human Rights Council by the Flags of Honour Foundation, Captain Kalia's father Dr N K Kalia and Member of Parliament Rajeev Chandrasekhar, against war crimes and the torture inflicted on Captain Kalia and five jawans by Pakistani forces.

The damage caused by Farooq Abdullah

The damage caused by Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The problem with such ill-considered remarks is that they give the BJP an opportunity to push ahead with its nationalist agenda which includes depicting its opponents as seditionists,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

She said the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) adopted last year by India's Parliament was of 'great concern'.

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'They know that India is no pushover.' 'We have to be extremely vigilant, remain ready and keep strengthening our positions.' 'We have to be militarily strong, whatever be the cost.'

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Modi to be sworn in as PM on May 30

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The ceremony will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.