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Leave Ukraine: Indian embassy tells students

Leave Ukraine: Indian embassy tells students

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'The embassy of India is receiving a large number of calls asking about the confirmation of online classes by Medical Universities. In this regard, as informed earlier, the embassy is engaged with respective authorities for streamlining of the education process for Indian students'

Conflicts, confrontations do not benefit anyone: Modi

Conflicts, confrontations do not benefit anyone: Modi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Modi said this is the time for peace and brotherhood, and time to move forward together.

Border row: SC notice to Maharashtra on Karnataka plea

Border row: SC notice to Maharashtra on Karnataka plea

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court issued notice to the Maharashtra government on a plea of Karnataka seeking to restrain its neighbouring state from setting up Marathi-speaking school in the disputed border area on Friday.

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Over one lakh people have migrated from their hamlets and border towns in the wake of firing by Pakistan.

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The Quad summit to be hosted by India in 2024 is likely to enhance New Delhi's strategic intent.

Indian embassy in Ukraine advises citizens to leave

Indian embassy in Ukraine advises citizens to leave

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

'In view of the continued high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students, are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily,' the embassy said.

India-Pakistan tensions may not impact insurance covers, say experts

India-Pakistan tensions may not impact insurance covers, say experts

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

All covers have a war exclusion clause. For cargo, shipping, and aviation industries, war schemes are available.

Indian Army divisions move to Sikkim-Tibet border

Indian Army divisions move to Sikkim-Tibet border

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The operational alert allows troops to get acclimatised to high altitudes, renovate the bunkers and trenches from which they would fight, break out ammunition, and carry out the coordination needed to fight an integrated defensive battle.

'China will be given a bloody nose'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'

'Pak may relocate 100,000 army personnel to border

'Pak may relocate 100,000 army personnel to border

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Pakistan may relocate around 100,000 military personnel from its restive border area with Afghanistan if there is an escalation in tension with India,which has hinted at the involvement of Pakistani elements in the Mumbai carnage, a media report said today.

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Over 40,000 villagers decided to leave their home along the India-Pakistan border

North Korea test-fires submarine-launched ballistic missile

North Korea test-fires submarine-launched ballistic missile

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The reported test came amid escalating cross-border tensions, with the North threatening retaliation over the start of South Korea-US military exercises condemned by Pyongyang.

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Sources said China has been slowly increasing its troop level in the Doklam Plateau.

After 45-minute talks at border, India and Pakistan only agree to talk more

After 45-minute talks at border, India and Pakistan only agree to talk more

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Border forces of India and Pakistan on Wednesday met for the first time since the recent spate of ceasefire violations but failed to agree on anything substantive in the 45-minute meeting.

Tension along LoC: Pak, India DGMOs talk on hotline

Tension along LoC: Pak, India DGMOs talk on hotline

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Top military officials of Pakistan and India on Wednesday spoke to each other on hotline to lower tension after the killing of five Indian soldiers along the Line of Control in Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir.

Israel draws Hamas hit list ahead of ground invasion

Israel draws Hamas hit list ahead of ground invasion

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

As the Israeli military is all set to launch a ground invasion in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday identified the organisational hierarchy of Hamas and vowed to destroy and dismantle the group by targeting its top brass, who were 'responsible' for the attacks against Israeli civilians.

Sensex swings over 600 points; finally settles lower at 35,905

Sensex swings over 600 points; finally settles lower at 35,905

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

In the Sensex kitty on Wednesday, Tata Motors emerged as the top loser falling 3.01 per cent, followed by Vedanta shedding 2.92 per cent. Other laggards include HUL, Kotak Bank, NTPC, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, HDFC, IndusInd Bank and PowerGrid, falling up to 1.77 per cent.

Belarusian mediation averts Russia bloodbath, convinces Wagner head: Kremlin

Belarusian mediation averts Russia bloodbath, convinces Wagner head: Kremlin

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that the Belarusian President volunteered because he has been acquainted with Prigozhin for about 20 years.

Border standoff with China in Ladakh resolved: Govt

Border standoff with China in Ladakh resolved: Govt

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

India and China have resolved the stand-off at the Ladakh border and withdrawal of troops will begin on Friday and be completed by September 30, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said describing the resolution of the issue as a "big accomplishment."

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Can India, China Embrace Each Other On Economic Front?

Can India, China Embrace Each Other On Economic Front?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

An improvement in political relations, anchored in a restoration of peace and tranquillity at the border, could open up opportunities for expanded economic and commercial relations between them, suggests former foreign secretary Ambassador Shyam Saran.

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the first highest level face-to-face meeting between the two sides after the border row escalated in eastern Ladakh in early May.

No compromise on India's sovereignty: Shringla amid standoff

No compromise on India's sovereignty: Shringla amid standoff

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

He also said it was important that even during the difficult moments of this "crisis" India has been communicating and engaging with China.

Pakistan targets over 130 villages, 60 border posts; 12 injured

Pakistan targets over 130 villages, 60 border posts; 12 injured

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Ceasefire violations by Pakistan Rangers continued on Thursday with 60 Indian border outposts and over 80 villages coming under mortar shelling and firing in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts along the International Border.

Shoaib Akhtar against resuming cricketing ties with India over border unrest

Shoaib Akhtar against resuming cricketing ties with India over border unrest

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The proposed bilateral cricket series between India and Pakistan due to be held in the UAE later this year should be postponed until long-standing border unrest between the two countries ends, said former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

Ghulam Nabi Azad visits Samba, says border residents should be shifted

Ghulam Nabi Azad visits Samba, says border residents should be shifted

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Thursday advocated shifting border residents of Samba district to safer places in view of travails they had to face during the recent heavy cross-border firing and shelling.He was on an extensive visit to border areas of Samba district to assess the situation arisen due to recent firing from Pakistan.

Guns fall silent, but border villagers refuse to return home

Guns fall silent, but border villagers refuse to return home

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Over two dozen "unprovoked" ceasefire violations by Pakistan have been reported after the army announced that it carried out surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control.

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012/13, after that series the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended due to the heightened diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours.

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Glimpses from Gaza, Israel and Lebanon as the war provoked by Hamas' horrific attack escalates.

Does India require a border fence with Myanmar?

Does India require a border fence with Myanmar?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Fencing the border between Myanmar and Nagaland is expected to adversely affect the Naga tribals. Gautam Sen, an expert on Nagaland, explains why the Indian government needs a more comprehensive and long-term perspective on this issue and why it must take local tribal sensitivities and customs into account.

Cross-border terror core issue for SAARC: Lankan PM

Cross-border terror core issue for SAARC: Lankan PM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Asserting a war was not an option between India and Pakistan, Sri Lanka on Wednesday said cross-border terrorism was a core issue on the table for SAARC and the members of eight-nation grouping have to discuss it and its impact before moving forward.

Govt likely to ease restrictions on Chinese FDI

Govt likely to ease restrictions on Chinese FDI

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

However, that could only be for sectors where 100 per cent FDI is allowed under the automatic route and pose no risk to national security.

India bolsters presence in Pangong lake area; military talks inconclusive

India bolsters presence in Pangong lake area; military talks inconclusive

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The sources also said another round of military talks between the two sides on Wednesday to defuse tensions in the area remained inconclusive. The talks lasted nearly seven hours.

Amid LAC standoff, soldiers play cricket in Ladakh

Amid LAC standoff, soldiers play cricket in Ladakh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Indian Army has released photos and videos of its soldiers playing cricket at a very high-altitude forward location in eastern Ladakh amid the lingering border row with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region.

Pralhad responds to Sonia missive: Don't politicise Parliament's work

Pralhad responds to Sonia missive: Don't politicise Parliament's work

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

She also proposed that nine issues, including violence in Manipur and price rise, be listed for discussion during the session.

CWG: This Pakistani champion weightlifter is a Mirabai fan

CWG: This Pakistani champion weightlifter is a Mirabai fan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

As soon as Nooh Dastagir Butt won Pakistan's first gold medal at the Birmingham Games, one of the first persons to lend a congratulatory hand was none other than Indian superstar Mirabai Chanu.

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The 27-second video was released a day after it claimed to have killed five Indian soldiers while retaliating to India's "unprovoked ceasefire violation" in Tatta Pani sector along the LoC.

Doval discusses border dispute with Chinese counterpart

Doval discusses border dispute with Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

On the border dispute, officials on both sides say the protracted boundary talks made progress, while both sides made attempts to avert tensions along the 3,488-kilometre-long Line of Actual Control, which remains undefined.

China's Xi honours troops posted near India border

China's Xi honours troops posted near India border

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Chinese President Xi Jinping has bestowed special honours on a PLA battalion posted in Tibet close to Arunachal Pradesh for its "outstanding performance in safeguarding borders".