Asserting that "maritime muscle flexing" by some countries and other factors have made the Indo-Pacific region "more contested and more volatile," naval chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Tuesday said that the Indian Navy has its task cut out as it has been a major security provider in the region.
While China's nationalistic tabloid Global Times said India should be taught a 'bitter lesson', another official newspaper, China Daily, said India should look in the mirror.
'It is not possible for New Delhi to take sides between Beijing and Washington.'
'It must be rendering Modi, Amit Shah and Adityanath speechless that the Indian diplomat who lifted the Azhar trophy at the UN in New York is also a Muslim. 'Yes, this is the wonder that was India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.
'... it must network its battlefield units quickly, securely, robustly,' notes Ajai Shukla.
Sreehari Nair attempts to bring you up-close the pleasures of Javed Akhtar's poetry.
Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday attacked Rahul Gandhi after the Congress vice president questioned the NDA government's achievements, saying it was no mean feat that even the opposition has been unable to level any corruption charges against it.
The need for co-ordinated policy between Centre and states was likewise foreseen and assigned.
'In order to achieve Pakistan's psychological isolation and pariah status, breaking all cultural, economic and people to people contacts must become a government policy with clear linkage to a change in behaviour by the Pakistani regime.'
Team BikeDekho takes the duo for a spin to decide who the winner is in this battle of cruisers
He alleged that the Congress was 'deceiving' the people over the issue of reservation, while the agitators were lining up for poll tickets.
Leaders in both Sena and BJP feel that the parties will fare better if they contest on their own, and, if needed, they could go for a post-poll tie-up for the Asia's biggest civic body -- the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.
Its governing allies are not happy on the economy and complain of ignored concerns but find themselves unable to be assertive.
Says India stands to gain by setting up a level playing field instead of creating trade barriers
Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in north Lakshadweep during the next 12 hours.
'...Where there is clearly no evidence of community transmission, letting life return to normal in those districts while continuing to rigorously control the spread of the infection.'
The accident occurred around 5.45 pm near Khatauli town, 40 km off Muzaffarnagar, leaving 23 people dead, the Uttar Pradesh police said.
Sleep, brain power and all the things that your gadget may be taking from you.
'Xi Jinping is keen that the second Trump-Kim summit happens soonest.' 'Kim is reported to have told Xi that he expects to achieve a result from a second summit that the international community would welcome,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.
When it came to dealing with the media and academia, it has been a roller coaster ride for the National Democratic Alliance, observes Nitin Sethi.
The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.
"Whether we are back or away, if they put Kashmiri Pandits in isolation, they will never see peace in Kashmir."
At Rs 1.24 lakh, it's the most expensive scooter manufactured in the country but the 450 deserves every penny.
'Article 370 is a 'temporary' provision which should be made 'permanent' to assure special status to J&K.'
The blast took place as a bomb placed inside the bus exploded when the vehicle packed with government employees reached Peshawar from Mardan.
Big ticket defence deals including purchase of missile systems, frigates and joint production of helicopters were sealed on Saturday.
'These letters are part of my communication with the students to encourage them to vote and to introduce them to academic discussions on what good governance and development is all about' Dr Fraser Mascarenhas, principal of Mumbai's St Xavier's College, remains unmoved even as the Bharatiya Janata Party complains to the Election Commsion over his email to students on the Gujarat model. Prasanna D Zore reports from Mumbai
At Rs 56,990, the smartphone seems to be on the pricier side.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his over four-hour visit to the US Capitol established a personal rapport with top lawmakers and seems to have won over his critics.
The crisis showed no signs of ending but party sources said that the chief minister may be persuaded to relent on the issue of portfolios by returning the key departments.
These six tricks could help you land good jobs.
Voted to power with an absolute majority for the first time in nearly three decades, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, considered as an able administrator, promises "a fresh engagement" with the United States, a latest Congressional report has said.
Over the last decade the Indian film industry has reinvented itself. Do film critics need to do that too?
The Narendra Modi government is here to stay for 10-20 years, Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah asserted on Friday, claiming that the new dispensation has ended the "reign of scams" and policy paralysis while changing the political culture in the country.
Aseem Chhabra salutes the late Italian Master and his cinema.
The party desperately needs another state where, unfettered by the Centre, it can fly its flag.
'And Indians are loving it,' says Shekhar Gupta.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances