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India presses for early disengagement in Hot Springs during meet with China

India presses for early disengagement in Hot Springs during meet with China

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The fresh round of Corps Commander-level talks took place at the Chushul-Moldo border point on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, they said.

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.

Village cited by Pentagon is in China-controlled territory, say sources

Village cited by Pentagon is in China-controlled territory, say sources

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

A village built by China along the Line of Actual Control in the Arunachal Pradesh sector and mentioned in a recent Pentagon report, is in territory controlled by that country, sources in the security establishment in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

Is China's role in Manipur ambush impossible?

Is China's role in Manipur ambush impossible?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Chinese officials have refuted allegations of the country's army assisting militants in northeast India, saying such charges are "absurd" and such a linkage is "impossible".

Why PNB scam didn't dent BJP's Northeast show

Why PNB scam didn't dent BJP's Northeast show

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

It appears that the BJP government has succeeded in managing the communication of the PNB scam in a manner that its adverse impact on its electoral fortunes is largely contained

No big-ticket announcements likely in Railway Budget

No big-ticket announcements likely in Railway Budget

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Budget is likely to focus on infrastructure creation in the N-E

Why environmentalists are worried about rubber plantations in Northeast

Why environmentalists are worried about rubber plantations in Northeast

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

These plantations are not only eating into the land occupied by the region's native forests, they could also disturb the ground water reserve and soil quality

'No CAA', govt jobs among Rahul's 5 promises to Assam

'No CAA', govt jobs among Rahul's 5 promises to Assam

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday assured that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not be implemented in Assam if the party is voted to power in the state in the coming assembly poll.

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, it said.

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The only major point, where the amicus suggested a change was reverting to the five-man selection panel from the current three-member committee. It also suggested a change in 'Test Players Only' clause to minimum 20 first-class matches.

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

As El Nino returns with hotter summer, India braces for impact on monsoon

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Several global models are predicting El Nio to appear around the second half of the year, which are the crucial rain-bearing months.

BJP has an ally problem on its hands ahead of 2024

BJP has an ally problem on its hands ahead of 2024

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The Janata Dal-United on Tuesday became the third major ally after the Shiv Sena and the Akali Dal to snap ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party after 2019.

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'The BJP had a big threat from the Congress in J&K, therefore they were threatened by us.'

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

'The Arunachal border is not demarcated in that way, so there can be differing perceptions (between two sides)'

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the two sides should work for an early resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh to restore peace and tranquility in the border areas as this has been an essential basis for progress in Sino-India ties.

Coal India to spend Rs 235 crore on toilets

Coal India to spend Rs 235 crore on toilets

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The company will engage various NGOs for the construction of toilets as well as undertake awareness campaigns for better sanitation, it said adding that a total of around 100,000 households would be benefited by the sanitation initiative.

Govt eyes N-technology to end vegetable shortage

Govt eyes N-technology to end vegetable shortage

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

To curb rising food prices, the Union government is contemplating using large-scale nuclear irradiation technologyfor increasing the shelf life of fruit and vegetables, particularly that of onions and potatoes.

Army chief reviews security preparedness along LAC in Himachal, U'khand

Army chief reviews security preparedness along LAC in Himachal, U'khand

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

This is Gen Pande's first visit to the sector after taking over as the chief of the Indian Army on April 30.

China reports 108 new COVID-19 cases, toll reaches 3,341

China reports 108 new COVID-19 cases, toll reaches 3,341

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Chinese officials say imported cases are on the rise as hundreds of people are returning to the country from various COVID-19 hotspots abroad, even though the deadly virus has been contained in epicentres of Hubei province and its capital Wuhan.

Situation in Ladakh visibly impacting ties: Jaishankar to Wang

Situation in Ladakh visibly impacting ties: Jaishankar to Wang

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Jaishankar said full restoration and maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas was essential for the development of the bilateral ties.

V K Singh justifies decision on Suhag promotion ban

V K Singh justifies decision on Suhag promotion ban

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

After the defence ministry termed as "illegal" his decision to put a ban on promotion of Army Chief designate Dalbir Suhag, Gen (retd)V K Singh, now a Union minister, justified his action on Tuesday.

Paris attacks investigation: Latest developments

Paris attacks investigation: Latest developments

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Five days after deadly attacks in Paris, which claimed 129 lives, details are emerging about the identities of the men who carried out the attacks

Citizenship Amendment Bill: A humanitarian act

Citizenship Amendment Bill: A humanitarian act

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'While the fears in Assam and other north eastern states are natural given their experience since 1947 when successive governments and even political leaders in Delhi have repeatedly let them down, the intent and provisions under the Citizenship Amendement Bill -- when examined closely -- should remove those apprehensions,' says Nitin A Gokhale, the well-known commentator who lived in and reported from the north east between 1983 and 2006.

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'All members of the then 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council are equally responsible for the mess created in the league and singling out Lalit Modi is improper'

Majuli becomes first island district of India

Majuli becomes first island district of India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Majuli -- the seat of neo-Vaishnavite Bhakti renaissance -- on Thursday became India's first island district with Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurating it as the 35th district of Assam.

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

Assam: 62 arrested for lynching, spreading hate messages

Assam: 62 arrested for lynching, spreading hate messages

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The incident was recorded by locals on their mobile phones and circulated on social media.

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

The Politics behind Modi's Reshuffle

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The reshuffle had politics at its heart, so the biggest complement of new ministers, both Cabinet rank and below, came from UP, which will see assembly elections in a few months.

India-China ties going through a 'bad patch' due to Beijing's acts: Jaishankar

India-China ties going through a 'bad patch' due to Beijing's acts: Jaishankar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that India and China are going through a 'particularly bad patch' in their ties because Beijing has taken a set of actions in violation of agreements for which it still doesn't have a 'credible explanation' and it is for the Chinese leadership to answer where they want to take the bilateral relationship.

'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.'

IOC to buy stakes in Petronas' LNG project for $900 mn

IOC to buy stakes in Petronas' LNG project for $900 mn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The acquisition of stake in Progress Energy Resources Corp for 1 billion Canadian dollars ($900 million) mark IOC's maiden entry into North America.

Balanced growth can take India to the pinnacle: Modi

Balanced growth can take India to the pinnacle: Modi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

He also stressed on the need to have a stable government to take significant decisions.

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will hold its first in-person summit in Samarkand in Uzbekistan on Thursday after two years, shaking off Covid fears and providing a rare opportunity for all its eight heads of state to meet on the sidelines of the event to have face-to-face talks on pressing global and regional issues of common concern.

Relationship with China has to be based on '3 mutuals': Foreign secy

Relationship with China has to be based on '3 mutuals': Foreign secy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

India has made it clear to China that peace and tranquillity in border areas is essential for the development of overall bilateral ties and the relationship has to be based on the 'three mutuals' of respect, sensitivity and interest, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said.

Cong steps up attack on V K Singh, says PM should censure him

Cong steps up attack on V K Singh, says PM should censure him

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The Congress on Wednesday stepped up attack on Union minister V K Singh, saying his remarks against the army chief-designate were unbecoming of a minister and a former general of the armed forces and demanded that the prime minister "censure" him.

'Urban Naxals' trying to enter Gujarat: Modi targets AAP

'Urban Naxals' trying to enter Gujarat: Modi targets AAP

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP is trying to make inroads into BJP-ruled Gujarat where the assembly polls are due later this year.

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The most immediate challenge for growth is the disruption of the global economy brought about by the Ukraine war and related sanctions, the Covid shutdowns in China and the rising tide of inflation, points out Nitin Desai.

Not Tibetan, not Chinese, am I Indian?

Not Tibetan, not Chinese, am I Indian?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

'Would not proudly showing President Xi Jinping that people from India's North-East are as much a part of India as those from anywhere else be like a slap on the face of Chinese aggression?' asks Chitra Ahanthem.