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India, China disengage in Gogra; all temporary structures dismantled

India, China disengage in Gogra; all temporary structures dismantled

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

"All temporary structures and other allied infrastructure created in the area by both sides have been dismantled and mutually verified. The landform in the area has been restored by both sides to the pre-standoff period," the Army said in a statement.

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'India cannot allow Beijing's policy of stabilising and destabilising the border at will to perpetuate its own ends.' A riveting excerpt from Manish Tiwari's 10 Flashpoints; 20 Years National Security Situations That Impacted India.

Satellite images show China building new village East of Doklam plateau

Satellite images show China building new village East of Doklam plateau

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

It said alongside the village is a neatly marked all-weather carriageway, which is part of China's "extensive land grab" in Bhutan.

'A year after Galwan, India better prepared to deal any eventualities'

'A year after Galwan, India better prepared to deal any eventualities'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'The Galwan Valley clashes helped us prioritise our national security approach towards the northern border'

Army inducts upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns along China border

Army inducts upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns along China border

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

In a major boost to its fire power, the Indian Army has deployed a sizeable number of upgraded L70 anti-aircraft guns in the high mountains along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh in addition to its existing M-777 howitzers and Swedish Bofors guns, officials said on Wednesday.

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Xi said the entire military should devote all its energy to carry out all its work for combat readiness, enhance its capability to fight and win, and effectively fulfill its missions and tasks

Modi ji, dariye mat, name China: Cong on Tawang clash

Modi ji, dariye mat, name China: Cong on Tawang clash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Congress alleged that whenever an issue of national security comes up, the "prime minister hides behind his ministers".

LAC row: Jaishankar, Wang discuss implementation of 'Moscow pact'

LAC row: Jaishankar, Wang discuss implementation of 'Moscow pact'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A five-point agreement was reached between Jaishankar and Wang at a meeting in Moscow on September 10 on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conclave.

Australia hopes to pack in fans for India matches

Australia hopes to pack in fans for India matches

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Australia will hope to play to a full house against India in their Twenty20 match next week as crowd caps lift in the country's most populous state of New South Wales (NSW).

MS Dhoni teaser: Sushant shows us a Dhoni we've never seen

MS Dhoni teaser: Sushant shows us a Dhoni we've never seen

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The teaser for MS Dhoni: The Untold Story is a lot more intriguing.

Situation at border with India generally stable: China

Situation at border with India generally stable: China

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

"Against such background, the words and deeds of relevant important military and government officials and military deployments should be conducive to deescalating and cooling down the situation, and to enhancing mutual trust, rather than the opposite", the spokesman said.

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India's long-distance swimmers Elvis Ali Hazarika of Assam and West Bengal's Rimo Saha created history by becoming the first relay team from the country as well as Asia to cross the North Channel in Europe.

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Kolkata fire: TMC and BJP begin blame game

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

A devastating fire at a multi-storeyed building in Kolkata that claimed nine lives turned into the epicentre of a political slugfest on Tuesday, with the Trinamool Congress government and the Bharatiya Janata Party pointing accusatory fingers at the Railways and the state administration respectively, even as the bereaved families grieved at the loss of their near ones.

Ladakh row: India again presses for early resolution

Ladakh row: India again presses for early resolution

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

There was no visible forward movement in disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points as the Chinese side did not show flexibility in their approach on it at the 11th round of military talks.

11 Indians evacuated from Yemen by Pakistani naval ship

11 Indians evacuated from Yemen by Pakistani naval ship

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Eleven Indians along with 172 others have been evacuated by a Pakistani ship from strife-torn Yemen's southeastern city of Mokallah, which is now almost entirely under control of Al-Qaeda militants.

5 coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail near Cuttack, 15 injured

5 coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail near Cuttack, 15 injured

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The train collided with a goods train amid dense fog. A high-level probe has been ordered into the incident. Passengers with major injuries have been sent to Cuttack Medical College Hospital. All passengers are stated to be out of danger.

Modi accepts on the spot Kishida's invite to visit Japan

Modi accepts on the spot Kishida's invite to visit Japan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The India-Japan global partnership is based on shared democratic values and respect for the rule of law and promotes peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after holding wide-ranging talks with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

China hiked its annual defence budget by 7.1 per cent.

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Is Peace in Ukraine Possible?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The responsibility for peace in Ukraine now rests in the hands of the two principal belligerents, Russia and the US, and the prime victim of this great power rivalry, Ukraine, points out Nitin Desai.

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

India has been at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member.

'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

India, China militaries to hold 11th round of talks on Friday

India, China militaries to hold 11th round of talks on Friday

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

India and China to hold the 11th round of corps commander-level talks at Chushul in eastern Ladakh at 10.30 am on Friday that is expected to focus on disengagement of troops in remaining friction points, sources within the Indian Army said.

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Shinde, Fadnavis flag off trial run of Mumbai Metro line-3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) on Tuesday launched the trial run of the Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro line-3 at Sariput Nagar in Aarey Colony in Mumbai.

Will support India with military equipment against China: US Admiral

Will support India with military equipment against China: US Admiral

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The United States will continue to support India with equipment and other things it needs along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, a top American admiral has told lawmakers, asserting that Washington and New Delhi share a 'tremendous partnership'.

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The leaders of the two countries "discussed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional topics, including developments in South Asia," said a brief statement issued by the Russian President's office - Kremlin.

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

CBI quizzes TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal scam

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The CBI had interrogated Rujira in February last year ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections.

SEE: Indian Navy conducts military drill with US carrier strike group

SEE: Indian Navy conducts military drill with US carrier strike group

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Four frontline warships of the Indian Navy participated in the 'PASSEX' exercise when the US carrier strike group was transiting through the Indian Ocean Region on its way from the South China Sea, the officials said.

Ukraine crisis: Voiced our concerns about Russia to India, says US

Ukraine crisis: Voiced our concerns about Russia to India, says US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

The United States enjoys a 'close and cordial' relationship with India, a senior official in the Joe Biden administration has said here on Monday, even as he voiced his country's 'concerns' to New Delhi about Russia.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

Won't allow any unilateral attempt by China to alter LAC: Jaishankar

Won't allow any unilateral attempt by China to alter LAC: Jaishankar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Jaishankar said China, in violation of the 1993 and 1996 agreements not to mass troops on the Line of Actual Control, chose to do so, and added that its attempt was obviously to unilaterally change the LAC.

Indian students among victims of racism in war-torn Ukraine: Mandela Foundation

Indian students among victims of racism in war-torn Ukraine: Mandela Foundation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Some complained of being beaten up as they tried to join the fleeing crowds, purely because of their skin colour.

Indian soldiers push back 100 PLA troops in Tawang

Indian soldiers push back 100 PLA troops in Tawang

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

It is learnt that the face-off took place after a Chinese patrol tried to enter Indian territory and the troops of China's People's Liberation Army were forced back.

China installs new shelters for troops near LAC in Ladakh

China installs new shelters for troops near LAC in Ladakh

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The shelters were installed in locations near Tashigong, Manza, Hot Springs and Churup among others, in reflection of simmering tensions between the two sides in the region.

'April 2020 status quo' on LAC could be discussed: China

'April 2020 status quo' on LAC could be discussed: China

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'We hope the Indian side will work with China to follow through the important consensus of our two state leaders, abide by relevant agreements and treaties to de-escalate the tension at the border'

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to be ready by Jan 1, 2024: Amit Shah

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to be ready by Jan 1, 2024: Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Addressing a public rally in Sabroom in poll-bound Tripura, Shah said that the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist had put the Ram Mandir issue in the jurisdiction of the court for long, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for it after the Supreme Court's order.

Parl panel on defence to visit Galwan valley, Pangong Tso

Parl panel on defence to visit Galwan valley, Pangong Tso

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The 30-member committee, chaired by senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Jual Oram and of which Rahul Gandhi is also a member,wishes to visit the eastern Ladakh region in the last week of May or in June.

'Keenly felt' India and China are no threat to each other: Wang Yi

'Keenly felt' India and China are no threat to each other: Wang Yi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that during his recent visit to India, he "keenly felt" that both sides had agreed to adhere to the leaders' consensus that the two countries are not a threat to each other and handle and manage their differences.

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

Pranab's son wants to live up to father's legacy in TMC

Pranab's son wants to live up to father's legacy in TMC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Mukherjee, a two-time Lok Sabha MP from his father's pocket borough of Jangipur, said he joined the Mamata Banerjee-led party because she has taken a strong stand on this issue.

India pushes China for disengagement at other friction points

India pushes China for disengagement at other friction points

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The disengagement process from both the north and south banks of Pangong Lake was completed by the two nations and further disengagement is underway at other friction points.