News for 'Wagah Border'

Reliance Info, Pak telecom co sign MoU

Reliance Info, Pak telecom co sign MoU

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Setting aside security concerns, state-run Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited has signed MoUs with India's telecom giant Reliance Infocomm to provide cable link between the two countries through the Wagah border

India gets down to implementing peace promises

India gets down to implementing peace promises

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

New Delhi termed as 'unfortunate and not in keeping with the spirit of the peace efforts' the remarks of Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman on Monday that the peace package was a 'rehash and recycle' of offers made by Islamabad earlier.

Pakistan trade delegation to arrive on Friday

Pakistan trade delegation to arrive on Friday

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003

In the midst of a political thaw, a large trade delegation from Pakistan is arriving in India, crossing the Wagah border on Friday, to discuss bilateral trade issues with the Indian businessmen.

A different war at Wagah, on the trade clamps of the past and present

A different war at Wagah, on the trade clamps of the past and present

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Business on both sides ready to move into a completely new era, as India and Pakistan begin freeing the genie, maybe, hopefully, irreversibly

Pak releases 21 Indian prisoners

Pak releases 21 Indian prisoners

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Pakistan had released them as a goodwill gesture a The release of prisoners from the Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore coincided with Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amrinder Singh's four-day visit to Pakistan.

Pakistan expels Indian diplomat

Pakistan expels Indian diplomat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Pakistan on Saturday expelled a senior Indian diplomat after holding him under detention and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.

Pakistan confirms 682 Indian prisoners are detained in its jails

Pakistan confirms 682 Indian prisoners are detained in its jails

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

India on Friday called on Pakistan to release and repatriate 536 Indian fishermen and three civilian prisoners who have completed their jail terms and whose nationality has been confirmed.

Expelled diplomats on both sides head for home

Expelled diplomats on both sides head for home

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

India and Pakistan have expelled 5 officials from each other's high commissions.

Swaraj 'reprimands' Sidhu over his Pak visit, claims Union minister

Swaraj 'reprimands' Sidhu over his Pak visit, claims Union minister

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Sidhu urged Swaraj to help initiate dialogue with Pakistan on the opening up of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor.

Pakistan returns two Indian PoWs

Pakistan returns two Indian PoWs

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

In exchange, India returned to Pakistan four of its nationals -- a soldier and three civilians.

Trial run of Amritsar-Lahore bus service on Sunday

Trial run of Amritsar-Lahore bus service on Sunday

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Pakistan will hold the trial run of its bus on December 13.

Pak keen to import cows from India

Pak keen to import cows from India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Pakistan would discuss with the Indian government whether it would permit export of 5000 cows and buffalos, instead of meat through the Wagah border to meet the domestic demand.

Abhinandan used to mean welcome, will change now: PM after pilot's return

Abhinandan used to mean welcome, will change now: PM after pilot's return

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

he world takes note of what India does and the nation has the power to "change dictionary meanings", Modi said.

Mufti government clears release of 15 Pak militants

Mufti government clears release of 15 Pak militants

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The J&K government has cleared release of 15 Pakistani nationals including several militants.

Pak girl finally meets fiancee

Pak girl finally meets fiancee

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

Tahira Zahoor's marriage to Maqbool, a 30-year-old journalist, had been postponed after the December 13, 2001 attack on Parliament.

Pak PM lays foundation for Kartarpur Corridor

Pak PM lays foundation for Kartarpur Corridor

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The Indian government has sent Union ministers Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Hardeep Singh Puri to represent India at the event.

Like Kajol's muscles?

Like Kajol's muscles?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Kartik promotes Dhamaka... Sunny shoots for Shero... Madhuri lives her fairytale...

Pakistan is a 'well of death', says Uzma after returning to India

Pakistan is a 'well of death', says Uzma after returning to India

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Uzma, accompanied by Indian mission officials, crossed the Wagah Border near Amritsar.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Any India, Pak military confrontation would be a disaster: UN chief

Any India, Pak military confrontation would be a disaster: UN chief

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

"I think it's absolutely essential for the two countries to be able to come together and seriously discuss their problems, and I think it's essential that human rights are fully respected in all territories that you mentioned," Guterres said during his press briefing on Thursday.

86 Indian fishermen released by Pakistan

86 Indian fishermen released by Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Pakistan on Sunday released 86 more Indian fishermen arrested for allegedly trespassing into its territorial waters, the second such batch freed this month in a goodwill gesture.

Riding across India for our Faujis

Riding across India for our Faujis

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Six intrepid mobike riders undertake a journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in support of the armed forces.

After daylong wait, IAF hero Abhinandan returns home from Pak

After daylong wait, IAF hero Abhinandan returns home from Pak

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Pakistani officials handed over Varthaman to Indian officials, including from the IAF, at the Attari-Wagah Border.

Khurshid draws flak for 'Abhinandan matured as pilot under UPA' remark

Khurshid draws flak for 'Abhinandan matured as pilot under UPA' remark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

After attracting criticism on the social media for "taking credit", Khurshid on Sunday said that he had only "stated the truth".

Pakistan Air Force gets its first Hindu pilot

Pakistan Air Force gets its first Hindu pilot

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The youth, Rahul Dev, has been recruited as a General Duty (GD) pilot officer in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Daily Pakistan reported. Dev hails from Tharparkar, the largest district in Sindh province, which is the home to a large population of Hindu community, local media reported on Monday.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Raksha Bandhan

PHOTOS: India celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

On this day, sisters tie a rakhi on her brother's wrist, symbolising the former's love and prayers for the latter's well-being.

Indian HC rejects Pak media's claim of spouse of official tested +ve

Indian HC rejects Pak media's claim of spouse of official tested +ve

Rediff.com24 May 2021

All 12 passengers carried negative Polymerase Chain Reaction COVID-19 reports but they were re-tested in line with the laid down COVID-19 safety protocols in Pakistan.

Kirpal Singh's family meets Home Minister Rajnath Singh

Kirpal Singh's family meets Home Minister Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

The home minister assured the family members of Kirpal Singh of all possible help from the government, official sources said.

Why Does Modi Not Slash Chinese Imports?

Why Does Modi Not Slash Chinese Imports?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

India's national security focus has shifted from the western border to the eastern one. But our trade with China keeps rising. This trade is against our interest, because most of it comprises of Chinese imports, argues Aakar Patel.

5 injured in fresh ceasefire violations in Poonch

5 injured in fresh ceasefire violations in Poonch

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Hostilities at the border escalated on Saturday with fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Rajouri and Poonch sectors on Eid.

ACT 2023: 'India and Pakistan should play more matches'

ACT 2023: 'India and Pakistan should play more matches'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The arrival of India's neighbouring nations Pakistan and China in Chennai on Tuesday night energised the city's atmosphere ahead of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.

Abhinandan reveals he was subjected to mental harassment in Pakistan

Abhinandan reveals he was subjected to mental harassment in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The IAF pilot revealed that he was not physically tortured by Pakistan military authorities.

BSF not to exchange sweets with Pak Rangers at Attari this Diwali

BSF not to exchange sweets with Pak Rangers at Attari this Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

This move by the BSF is in protest to the growing incidents of ceasefire violations across the Line of Control and the International Border.

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Residents near the border have been asked to switch off lights at night. Farmers whose agriculture land is beyond the fencing wire were ordered not to visit their fields.

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

A Foreign Office official told PTI that the eight-member Indian delegation arrived in Lahore at 9.15 am (local time).

How India is celebrating Raksha Bandhan

How India is celebrating Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, many women and children came out to tie rakhis to their brothers.