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'Time we show maturity to do business,' Swaraj tells Pakistan during 2-day visit

'Time we show maturity to do business,' Swaraj tells Pakistan during 2-day visit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

India on Wednesday extended a hand of friendship to Pakistan, saying it was time the two countries display "maturity and self-confidence" to do business with each other.

China may once again block bid to list JeM chief as global terrorist

China may once again block bid to list JeM chief as global terrorist

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

China, a veto-wielding member of the UNSC, has blocked the move by India and other member nations three times in the past to designate Azhar.

Hamid Karzai in Islamabad to mend fences

Hamid Karzai in Islamabad to mend fences

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is in Pakistan on a day-long visit to mend frayed ties with Pakistan and to seek the release of high-profile Taliban prisoners, including Mullah Barader, to give a fresh impetus to the reconciliation process in his war-torn country.

'Disengagement has not resulted in de-escalation'

'Disengagement has not resulted in de-escalation'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'The Chinese are only about 160-170 km behind.' 'It will not take much time for them to bring their troops back, considering that they have better infrastructure -- and the weather is now favourable.' 'They can move in much faster as the terrain favours them.'

No one willing to take up JeM leadership in the Valley: Army

No one willing to take up JeM leadership in the Valley: Army

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Army said after the Pulwama terror attack the security forces launched an offensive against the JeM.

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In an offline chat, mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages Rediff.com readers to talk about their problems and offers solutions.

The root cause of a riot

The root cause of a riot

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Delhi was just one riot. Add Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and you can count a few scores dead. It could, regrettably, be just the beginning of a very long, dark phase for India, notes Shekhar Gupta.

FULL TEXT of Trump's address on South Asia policy

FULL TEXT of Trump's address on South Asia policy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'For its part, Pakistan often gives safe haven to agents of chaos, violence, and terror.'

At G20 Summit, Modi, Xi exchange praises, 'discuss range of issues'

At G20 Summit, Modi, Xi exchange praises, 'discuss range of issues'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Modi emphasised that it was necessary to work together for sustained global economic recovery.

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

India offers $1 billion towards Afghanistan's development during Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit.

Why India needs more mohalla committees

Why India needs more mohalla committees

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Mumbai's 45 mohalla committees and the many voluntary groups working to bring communities together in the city can be counted upon to do their utmost to stop riots.

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'A good opportunity has thus been provided for both countries to back away from the brink without loss of dignity.' 'There is every reason why they should strain every nerve, and grab every chance, shedding all thought of belligerence and showing who's the boss, to establish, maintain and preserve all it takes to lift themselves by their bootstraps,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Kashmir 'unfinished agenda of partition,' says Pak army chief

Kashmir 'unfinished agenda of partition,' says Pak army chief

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In one his strongest remarks on Kashmir, Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday said it is an "unfinished agenda" of the partition in 1947 and Pakistan and Kashmir are "inseparable".

Even we need to survive!

Even we need to survive!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The humans are in trouble. They've been attacked by a Virus. What happens to the animals who depend on them? The Crows? The Dogs? And The Cats? Nitin Sathe's short story set in the times of the coronavirus.

'Kashmiris have lost the sense of fear'

'Kashmiris have lost the sense of fear'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'It's not only what's been done politically. It's also the way it's been done. It's the suffocating atmosphere.'

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

'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.

Afghan talks must not undermine legitimacy of state: Khurshid

Afghan talks must not undermine legitimacy of state: Khurshid

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

India on Tuesday supported Afghanistan's reconciliation process with the Taliban, but warned that it must not undermine the legitimacy of the Afghan government and should be within the internationally accepted "red lines".

How to travel solo and SAFE!

How to travel solo and SAFE!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Be oblivious of your surroundings. Don't oblige unknown men with pictures. Carry a swiss knife, says Deepak Ananth.

US asks Pakistan to expel terrorists operating from its soil

US asks Pakistan to expel terrorists operating from its soil

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The US has been in discussions with Pakistan but there has been not a 'sufficient amount of action' from it against terrorists.

Britain's MI6 to hire 1,000 more spies by 2020

Britain's MI6 to hire 1,000 more spies by 2020

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

MI6 is expected to grow from 2,500 to nearly 3,500 to provide extra security for their operations and staff, according to BBC sources.

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It could have moved from the use of small arms to artillery fire.' 'Anything could have happened like what happens on the LoC.'

Delhi riots: Relatives wait for hrs to get bodies of victims

Delhi riots: Relatives wait for hrs to get bodies of victims

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Still to come to terms with the loss of their loved ones in violence in parts of northeast Delhi, relatives are anxiously waiting outside GTB hospital's mortuary for the postmortem to be conducted before the bodies are handed over to them.

Will do everything to defend and protect religious liberty: Trump

Will do everything to defend and protect religious liberty: Trump

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Trump attended his first address to the annual National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The two PMs called upon all countries to work towards rooting out terrorist safe havens and infrastructure.

Shweta Prasad is now script consultant for Anurag Kashyap

Shweta Prasad is now script consultant for Anurag Kashyap

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

'It's a job I like doing as it is helping me to grow as an actor,' the actress claims.

'I want to be the best actor there is'

'I want to be the best actor there is'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'It's all that pain that makes you the artist you are.'

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

Pompeo's remarks on terrorism during call to Imran Khan trigger row

Pompeo's remarks on terrorism during call to Imran Khan trigger row

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

FO spokesman Mohammad Faisal said that "Pakistan takes exception to the factually incorrect statement issued by US State Department on today's phone call between Prime Minister Khan and Secretary Pompeo".

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Tillerson said China's behaviour and action is "posing a challenge to the rules-based international order".

'We have to be prepared for China trying to take it to the next level'

'We have to be prepared for China trying to take it to the next level'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'We should not worry too much about Indian capabilities, both military and otherwise.'

Arya Babbar: I took up Bigg Boss because the money was good

Arya Babbar: I took up Bigg Boss because the money was good

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The actor gets ready for life inside the house.

Trump administration proposes massive $190 million cut in aid to Pak

Trump administration proposes massive $190 million cut in aid to Pak

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Last year, the US assistance to Pakistan was $534 million.

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The AGP, an ally of the BJP, voted for the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, after Amit Shah's assurance. However, the scale, intensity and, persistence of the anti-CAA protests since then have taken it by surprise.

'Pakistan is no match for us'

'Pakistan is no match for us'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The Chinese have a set pattern. They demonstrate, warn, threaten, attack and withdraw.' 'We were lulled into complacency, but I am certain things are being corrected now.'

South Korea backs India's NSG membership bid

South Korea backs India's NSG membership bid

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The PM also welcomed South Korea's efforts to maintain peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula.

Tried back channel for Kulbhushan Jadhav's release: Salve

Tried back channel for Kulbhushan Jadhav's release: Salve

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Salve was the lead counsel for India in the Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice which had last year ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence awarded to the retired naval officer after a closed trial.

No boots from India on Afghan ground: Sitharaman

No boots from India on Afghan ground: Sitharaman

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Mattis said there can be 'no tolerance to terrorism safe havens'.

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'She has never advocated people taking to the streets and calling for a revolution.' 'I don't know if that will change now.'

Pak's ISI has connections with terror groups: US

Pak's ISI has connections with terror groups: US

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

"I think it's clear to me that the ISI has connections with terrorist groups," General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said.