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'Nukes against India': China rubbishes US charge

'Nukes against India': China rubbishes US charge

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Dismissing the recent Pentagon report that the People's Liberation Army has deployed nuclear capable missiles against India as "unfounded" and "contrary to facts", China on Wednesday said the claims were made with "ulterior motives".

China calls for timely settlement of border issues

China calls for timely settlement of border issues

Rediff.com8 May 2013

China on Wednesday called for "proper and timely" settlement of the boundary issues with India to preserve peace at the borders in the light of the row over Depsang Valley in Ladakh where the troops of People's Liberation Army intruded recently.

India receives extreme cold weather clothing from America for troops deployed on China border

India receives extreme cold weather clothing from America for troops deployed on China border

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The sources said that the Indian Army maintains a stock of 60,000 of these extreme cold weather clothing sets for troops deployed in entire Ladakh including both western fronts in Siachen and Eastern Ladakh sector.

Two Chinese pilots killed in Su-27 fighter crash

Two Chinese pilots killed in Su-27 fighter crash

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Two Chinese pilots were killed when a frontline Su-27 fighter jet crashed in China's eastern ShandongProvince, the defence ministry announced on Monday.

ITBP troops celebrate I-Day at 16,000 feet in Ladakh

ITBP troops celebrate I-Day at 16,000 feet in Ladakh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The troops carried the Indian flag at various strategic locations along the border.

India, China firm on resolving border issues

India, China firm on resolving border issues

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

China believes that issues must be resolved politically and the two countries must move forward step by step to develop mutual understanding and trust.

On R-Day, China 'responded positively' on missing Arunachal boy: Rijiju

On R-Day, China 'responded positively' on missing Arunachal boy: Rijiju

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

"They are likely to intimate date and time soon. Delay attributed to bad weather conditions on their side," Rijiju wrote on Twitter.

Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The week-long 20th national congress of the Communist party of China began in Beijing on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Army chief visits Leh hospital, meets soldiers hurt in clash

Army chief visits Leh hospital, meets soldiers hurt in clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The Chief of the Army Staff interacted with almost all the injured soldiers and complimented them for their bravery.

World's 10 biggest employers

World's 10 biggest employers

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

CNBC recently came up with a list of world's biggest employers.

China reacts to Modi's comments on border dispute

China reacts to Modi's comments on border dispute

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

China said that "sound and stable ties" serve the common interests of China and India.

Beijing announces naval drills amid South China Sea tensions

Beijing announces naval drills amid South China Sea tensions

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Striking a combative posture amid deepening row over the South China Sea, China on Wednesday announced naval exercises in the Western Pacific asserting that its lawful rights including navigation should not be hindered.

Taiwan Shows Its Air Power To China

Taiwan Shows Its Air Power To China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Taiwan's air force showed their preparedness as Chinese aircraft flew past the 68 nautical mile closest pointsto the island.

What China thinks of India's military posturing

What China thinks of India's military posturing

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Terming India's proposal of "massive up-gradation" of defence infrastructure along the Sino-Indian border as "bold moves", Beijing has said it implied that New Delhi was "starting to treat China as a de facto competitor".

China dismisses PLA general's outburst against India

China dismisses PLA general's outburst against India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Dismissing provocative comments made by a 'Major General' of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army who sparked a controversy ahead of Defence Minister A K Antony's visit, officials in Beijing on Saturday said that the officer was superannuated and retired from political and military posts a while ago.

Militants have free run of Imphal valley instigating mobs, say security forces

Militants have free run of Imphal valley instigating mobs, say security forces

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The security agencies have been warning that militants belonging to United National Liberation Front, People's Liberation Army and other banned groups had become part of the mobs and carrying out sneak attacks on security forces as well as giving directions to the agitators.

PLA terrorist held while trying to cross over to B'desh

PLA terrorist held while trying to cross over to B'desh

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Security forces have arrested a People's Liberation Army terrorist of Manipur while he was trying to cross over the international border at Dawki in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

Chinese soldier who strayed across LAC apprehended by army; to be returned

Chinese soldier who strayed across LAC apprehended by army; to be returned

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The Indian Army said the soldier, a Corporal in the Chinese People's Liberation Army(PLA), has been identified as Wang Ya Long and he will be returned to the Chinese military at the Chushul-Moldo border point after completion of formalities.

China takes a cautious stance on US-Pak tension

China takes a cautious stance on US-Pak tension

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

China would avoid giving the impression of taking sides with Pakistan in its dispute with the US on the question of action against the Haqqani network, says B Raman.

India to take up incursion issue with Li

India to take up incursion issue with Li

Rediff.com9 May 2013

India will take up with Chinese Premier Le Kequiang the issue of the recent intrusion by the People's Liberation Army troops into Depsang valley in Ladakh and wants to push ahead with the bilateral dialogue on settling the border row.

Khurshid arrives in China on two-day visit

Khurshid arrives in China on two-day visit

Rediff.com9 May 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid arrived in Beijing on Thursday on a two-day visit to hold talks with Chinese leaders, just days after the resolution of a row over Depsang Valley in Ladakh, where the troops of People's Liberation Army intruded recently.

China heightens activity along LAC in Uttarakhand

China heightens activity along LAC in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The Chinese activity at an air base near the Barahoti area has also gone up and a large number of drones have been deployed by them there, they said.

Chinese navy signs up Uygur Muslim women

Chinese navy signs up Uygur Muslim women

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The Chinese military has began recruiting Uygur Muslim women for its navy in what appears to be first such experiment to open up its ranks for minorities, especially from volatile Xinjiang province where Islamic militants are fighting a separatist movement.

Imphal: 1 militant killed, 10 others held

Imphal: 1 militant killed, 10 others held

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

The police killed a former People's Liberation Army militant and arrested 10 others, belonging to different insurgent organisations, since Tuesday.

China sets up cyber warfare unit

China sets up cyber warfare unit

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The People's Liberation Army, of China has formed a special cyber warfare unit, called Blue Team, to safeguard the Internet security of the military, Chinese Defence Ministry has said.

China wants Nepal Maoists in power

China wants Nepal Maoists in power

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Security expert B Raman on the emerging situation in Nepal after its PM Prachanda resigned.

China, Pak counter-terror exercise

China, Pak counter-terror exercise

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

Navy Deploys Poseidon To Rescue Chinese Fishermen

Navy Deploys Poseidon To Rescue Chinese Fishermen

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Given the long distance from the closest land, the Indian Navy has deployed its state-of-the-art Boeing P-8I Poseidon long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft, which have the endurance to reach the location of the incident.

Big presence of Chinese in PoK: Northern command chief

Big presence of Chinese in PoK: Northern command chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Asserting that there is a large presence of Chinese troops and workers in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Northern Command Chief Lt Gen T K Parnaik on Tuesday said that China would not like to "interfere" in border conflict between India and Pakistan.

Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?

Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

DRDO's latest tank will face trial in Rajasthan's summer which will be followed by 'user trials' ahead of facing battle in high-altitude deserts of eastern Ladakh and Sikkim, reports Ajai Shukla.

Ban on 6 outfits extended for 2 years

Ban on 6 outfits extended for 2 years

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting.

China, Pak together; if there's war, it will be with both: Rahul

China, Pak together; if there's war, it will be with both: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

In a YouTube video on Gandhi's channel, while interacting with Armed Forces' veterans during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress MP said, "China and Pakistan have come together, if there will be any war then it will happen with both, so there will be a major loss for the country. India is now extremely vulnerable. I don't just have respect for you (Army) but also love and affection for you. You defend this nation. This nation would not exist without you."

China has found missing Arunachal boy: Def PRO

China has found missing Arunachal boy: Def PRO

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

A defence ministry public relation officer from Tezpur on Sunday said the Chinese army has communicated to India that they have found a missing boy from Arunachal Pradesh.

Why we must salute the heroic saga of Joginder Singh

Why we must salute the heroic saga of Joginder Singh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Fifty years ago this day, October 23, Subedar Joginder Singh began the battle of his life. On learning that Joginder Singh was a Param Vir Chakra awardee, the People's Liberation Army, in a mark of respect for which the Chinese are not renowned, repatriated his ashes with full military honours. No tribute can be greater than an avowal of valour by the enemy. M P Anil Kumar pays tribute to one of India's brave heroes.

What Prachanda as PM means for India

What Prachanda as PM means for India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

If Prachanda is prudent and mature, he won't let relations with India be marred by anti-India posturing. Will he be able to do that? India's long border with Nepal has seen an unusual growth in madarssas and jihadi activities. Will Prachanda's Nepal help handle that?

Army chief Bikram Singh to begin rare China visit on Wednesday

Army chief Bikram Singh to begin rare China visit on Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Operationalisation of a new border defence agreement to deal with recurring troop incursions along the LAC besides improving defence ties, is expected to top the agenda of General Bikram Singh as he starts a rare visit by an Indian army chief to China from Wednesday.

China confirms new human case of bird flu

China confirms new human case of bird flu

Rediff.com26 May 2007

The victim, identified only as Cheng (19) is now receiving treatment at an army hospital, China's Ministry of Health announced on its website.

Chinese military team arriving Friday

Chinese military team arriving Friday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Deputy Chief of General Staff, People's Liberation Army, Gen Wu Quanxi, will arrive in Kolkata on Friday to visit the Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters.

Congress demands Modi lead all-party delegation to LAC

Congress demands Modi lead all-party delegation to LAC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh Tapir Gao said on Wednesday that a teenager, identified as Miram Taron, was abducted by the People's Liberation Army from Lungta Jor area under Siyungla area on Tuesday.

China-US looking to restore military relations

China-US looking to restore military relations

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Senior defense officials from both countries concluded the 10th annual round of defense consultations on Wednesday, the highest-level defense dialogue since President Obama took office.