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Border troops always carry arms, clarifies Jaishankar

Border troops always carry arms, clarifies Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The minister said armies of the two sides do not use firearms as per provisions of two bilateral agreements sealed in 1996 and 2005.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

Border row: Assam CM booked by Mizoram Police

Border row: Assam CM booked by Mizoram Police

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

They have been booked under various charges, including attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, Mizoram Inspector General of Police (Headquarter) John Neihlaia told PTI.

Enough room in world for China, India to develop together: Outgoing envoy

Enough room in world for China, India to develop together: Outgoing envoy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

In his farewell remarks posted on the Chinese embassy website, Sun said it is only natural for important neighbours China and India to have some differences but the key is how to handle the differences.

India, China agree to maintain military, diplomatic channel talks

India, China agree to maintain military, diplomatic channel talks

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday said the talks were held in an "open and constructive manner" for an early and mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues.

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Ahead of this election, the alliance between the BJP and the SKM had broken down. One reason is the fear that like Article 370, Article 371F might also be changed.

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Security forces tightened their cordon around a forest area in the higher reaches of Doda district on Tuesday evening following an encounter with hiding terrorists, officials said.

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'The potential of one such LAC engagement going out of control and leading to heavy casualties cannot be ruled out,' warns Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'Fully prepared': IAF showcases readiness near China border

'Fully prepared': IAF showcases readiness near China border

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The entire base is seeing a flurry of activity and is playing a crucial role in enhancing the combat preparedness of the country along the China border.

Farmer killed, 12 cops hurt as stir turns violent; Delhi march put on hold

Farmer killed, 12 cops hurt as stir turns violent; Delhi march put on hold

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

A 21-year-old farmer was killed and a few others injured following a clash between security personnel and protesting farmers at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border.

No breakthrough as India, China hold 20th round of talks

No breakthrough as India, China hold 20th round of talks

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

India and China held two days of military talks in an "open and constructive manner" for an early and mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and agreed to maintain peace on the ground.

Iran launches drone, missile attacks on Pak terrorist group's bases

Iran launches drone, missile attacks on Pak terrorist group's bases

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The strikes were concentrated in an area in Pakistan's Balochistan where "one of the largest headquarters" of Jaish al-Adl was located, the report said.

China jails blogger over remarks on casualties in Galwan clash

China jails blogger over remarks on casualties in Galwan clash

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

A popular Chinese blogger, detained earlier this year for his comments regarding military casualties of Galwan valley clash with India, has been sentenced to eight months in prison.

Israel raids refugee camps in West Bank, 28 Palestinians held

Israel raids refugee camps in West Bank, 28 Palestinians held

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces carried out two 'brigade-level' raids in the West Bank's Jenin refugee camp and Balata refugee camp on Sunday and detained suspects and seized weapons.

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The Palestinian ministry of health said that they have found a number of bodies and injured people from the camp, as the IDF has partially withdrawn from the area.

Border standoff with India bilateral issue: China

Border standoff with India bilateral issue: China

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The remarks by the Chinese foreign ministry came a day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured India that the US stands firmly with it to confront threats to its sovereignty.

India wants end to border tension with China: Rajnath

India wants end to border tension with China: Rajnath

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The defence minister made the remarks after performing 'Shastra Puja' -- the customary worship of weapons -- at the Sukna-based headquarters of the Indian Army's 33 Corps in Darjeeling district of West Bengal on the occasion of Dussehra.

Day after clash, Assam asks people not to travel to Mizoram

Day after clash, Assam asks people not to travel to Mizoram

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The travel advisory is perhaps a first of its kind issued by any state government

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The increase in India's military spending was "mainly a result of growing personnel and operations costs" which made up almost 80 percent of the total military budget in 2023, the SIPRI report claimed.

3 years since Galwan: India boosts infra, surveillance, combat readiness at LAC

3 years since Galwan: India boosts infra, surveillance, combat readiness at LAC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

India has significantly enhanced military infrastructure, surveillance and combat capabilities along the nearly 3,500 km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China since the deadly clashes in Galwan valley in 2020, sources in the defence establishment said Wednesday on the eve of the third anniversary of the hostilities.

Held in-depth, positive and constructive discussion on LAC: China

Held in-depth, positive and constructive discussion on LAC: China

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

China on Wednesday said the latest round of the border talks with India was held in a "candid and pragmatic atmosphere" and the two sides had a "positive, constructive and in-depth discussion" on the resolution of the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector.

Troops maintaining 'posture' at China border: Army chief

Troops maintaining 'posture' at China border: Army chief

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Indian troops were maintaining their "posture" along the border with China while infrastructure development in the frontier areas was on track, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday, days after personnel of the two countries were locked in two separate incidents of violent face-offs. Gen Naravane said the incidents in Eastern Ladakh and North Sikkim involved aggressive behaviour by Chinese and Indian troops resulting in minor injuries to personnel from both the sides.

Pak warns of 'serious consequences' after Iran attacks terror bases

Pak warns of 'serious consequences' after Iran attacks terror bases

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Islamabad also summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires here and issued a strongly worded condemnation of Iran's "violation of its airspace", the Foreign Office said.

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

"Our patience is a sign of our self-confidence, but no one should make the mistake of testing it," Gen Naravane said.

Kuki students' shutdown call affects normal life in Manipur's Churachandpur

Kuki students' shutdown call affects normal life in Manipur's Churachandpur

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

All marketplaces in the town were deserted and attendance in government and private offices was nil. Schools and colleges also remained shut, officials said.

Laapataa Ladies Found On OTT!

Laapataa Ladies Found On OTT!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

From Vijay Devarakonda to Kung Fu Panda, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Additional 2,000 ITBP troops may be sent to Sino-India border

Additional 2,000 ITBP troops may be sent to Sino-India border

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

The ITBP guards the 3,488 km long Line of Actual Control between India and China, along with the Indian Army.

Mizoram seeks Centre's intervention in lifting 'economic blockade'

Mizoram seeks Centre's intervention in lifting 'economic blockade'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

In a letter addressed to Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Mizoram Home Secretary Lalbiaksangi said that National Highway 306, the state's lifeline that connects it with the rest of the country, has been blocked in Assam since July 26.

Belagavi bans entry of 3 Maharashtra ministers, 1 MP on Karnataka day

Belagavi bans entry of 3 Maharashtra ministers, 1 MP on Karnataka day

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The Belagavi administration has banned three Maharashtra ministers and an MP from entering this border district, as they are expected to participate in the "black day" event organised by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) on November 1, on the occasion of Karnataka formation day.

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.

China resisted efforts to clarify LAC: US panel report

China resisted efforts to clarify LAC: US panel report

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'Under General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Xi Jinping, Beijing has stepped up its aggressive foreign policy toward New Delhi. Since 2013, China has engaged in five major altercations with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC),' said a brief issued by US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

NSA Doval reviews situation at India-China border

NSA Doval reviews situation at India-China border

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to call another high-level meeting later today, they added.

'What did the people we vote for in past do for us?'

'What did the people we vote for in past do for us?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'If the government can conduct elections during such a time, I am sure they can find ways to bring peace and address the concerns of people. Everything that we had built over the years got burnt and now we are supposed to start our lives from scratch and we should also vote?'

India pushes China for early disengagement in Demchok, Despsang Plains

India pushes China for early disengagement in Demchok, Despsang Plains

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India on Monday pressed for early disengagement of troops in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh during a fresh round of high-level military talks with China, people familiar with the matter said.

Govt to expedite 32 road projects along China border

Govt to expedite 32 road projects along China border

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and attended by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) among others.

Situation at border with India 'stable and controllable': China

Situation at border with India 'stable and controllable': China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The comments came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India and China at the LAC.

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said that the violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is "completely unacceptable" and warned of serious consequences.

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The situation now in Manipur is "not related to insurgency". It is a clash between two ethnicities and a situation of law and order, CDS Anil Chauhan said.

Progress made in 5-6 friction points with China in three years: Jaishankar

Progress made in 5-6 friction points with China in three years: Jaishankar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

India and China made progress in five-six friction points along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh through talks in the last three years and efforts are underway to resolve the remaining issues, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.

No problem solved by violence: Rahul on clashes

No problem solved by violence: Rahul on clashes

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

He said in a tweet that whoever suffers injuries it is the country which suffers. "Violence is not the solution to any problem. If anyone gets hurt, it will be the loss for the country. Take back anti-agriculture laws in national interest," the Congress leader said.