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India, China to resume military exercise suspended after Doklam

India, China to resume military exercise suspended after Doklam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The exercise 'Hand-in-Hand' between the armies of the two countries will take place within next 4-5 months in China.

India, US to hold talks on hike in working visa fee

India, US to hold talks on hike in working visa fee

Rediff.com10 May 2016

India has stated that the move would impact Indian IT professionals.

China's action in Sikkim sector has significant security implication: India

China's action in Sikkim sector has significant security implication: India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The government on Friday expressed deep concern over China constructing a road in the disputed Doklam area near Sikkim

HC to hear plea against acquittal of Babri demolition accused today

HC to hear plea against acquittal of Babri demolition accused today

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The Allahabad high court will hear Wednesday a plea against the acquittal of all 32 accused, including Bharatiya Janata Party veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, in the Babri mosque demolition case.

Ahead of verdict, VHP stops stone carving work of Ram temple

Ahead of verdict, VHP stops stone carving work of Ram temple

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The carving work by artisans had been carried out uninterrupted since 1990 when Mulayam Singh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party was Uttar Pradesh chief minister.

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'This was Indian land the PLA advanced on and occupied.' 'The Chinese then 'negotiated' a pullback of their troops a small distance on Indian territory even as Indian jawans draw back further into India from the forward position.' 'An apparently satisfied Indian government says this is a great move for peace! How great is that for China!'

India, China to hold Lt General-level talks on Saturday

India, China to hold Lt General-level talks on Saturday

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The two sides have already held at least 12 rounds of talks between local commanders and three rounds of talks between major general-rank officials but no positive outcome came out from the discussions, they said.

'Ram Temple NOT demolished by Babur, but Aurangzeb'

'Ram Temple NOT demolished by Babur, but Aurangzeb'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

'Babur has been facing gross historical injustice for the last two centuries, when he had no role either in the demolition of any temple or in the construction of the so-called Babri mosque at Ayodhya.'

Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The ASI, which had found artefacts, idols, pillars and other remains, stated in its report about the existence of a massive structure beneath the 'alleged Babri Masjid'.

VHP chief says temple to be built by 2024 as per Nyas design

VHP chief says temple to be built by 2024 as per Nyas design

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas was formed by the members of the VHP on December 18, 1985, with the aim of constructing a grand temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya.

UP DG Homeguard 'pledges' to build Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

UP DG Homeguard 'pledges' to build Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

"We Ram-bhakts, today, as part of this programme, take this pledge that at the earliest, the Ram Mandir be constructed. Jai Shri Ram," the video showed him saying.

China building helipads, other infrastructure in Doklam area: Nirmala

China building helipads, other infrastructure in Doklam area: Nirmala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The Defence Minister's reply came in response to a question on whether satellite images have revealed that China has constructed seven helipads in Doklam besides deploying tanks and missiles in the area.

Standoff between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh continues

Standoff between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh continues

Rediff.com25 May 2020

People familiar with the situation in the region said the two sides were engaged in trying to resolve the dispute, but there was no indication of a positive outcome yet as both the armies continued to bolster their positions in disputed areas of Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley and Demchok.

FIR against Sonia Gandhi over non-payment of dues in Kerala

FIR against Sonia Gandhi over non-payment of dues in Kerala

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Heather Constructions has alleged that it was given a contract for construction of Rajiv Gandhi's statue and is yet to receive dues amounting to Rs. 3.5 crore.

Nepalese PM says will reclaim territories from India

Nepalese PM says will reclaim territories from India

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Oli said the territories belong to Nepal 'but India has made it a disputed area by keeping its Army there'. "Nepalis were blocked from going there after India stationed its Army," he said.

Babri case: Statements of Advani, others in CBI court from June 4

Babri case: Statements of Advani, others in CBI court from June 4

Rediff.com28 May 2020

It is not immediately clear if they have to be present in court or can appear through a video conference due to restrictions imposed to fight the spread of coronavirus.

'Let Ayodhya become playground for children and not politicians'

'Let Ayodhya become playground for children and not politicians'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Tired of living under the restive shadow of communalism, Ayodhya residents, be it Vijay Singh or Mohammad Azim, do not want any fresh political trigger for communal disharmony.

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB says may seek review

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB says may seek review

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Sources in the prominent Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind said it was not in favour of filing a review petition and wants the matter to end.

BJP not thinking of Ram Mandir ordinance as of now: Vijayvargiya

BJP not thinking of Ram Mandir ordinance as of now: Vijayvargiya

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

According to him, the temple issue did 'more harm than good' to the BJP as the matter was being used by the opposition 'to terrorise minorities and polarise votes'.

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Rediff.com12 May 2021

A group of Indian workers in the US have filed a lawsuit in a district court against the Swaminarayan sect BAPS, accusing it of human trafficking and wage law violations during the construction of a massive temple in New Jersey.

China mum over Gen Rawat's troop reduction in Doklam remark

China mum over Gen Rawat's troop reduction in Doklam remark

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Rawat had said there was a major reduction of Chinese troops in the Doklam area.

What is China's action plan for Tibet?

What is China's action plan for Tibet?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

National security, consolidation of border defences and border security highlights China's Tibet policy, points out Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Chinese Army moves huge military hardware to Tibet after Sikkim standoff: Report

Chinese Army moves huge military hardware to Tibet after Sikkim standoff: Report

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The move took place late last month and involved hardware being moved simultaneously by road and rail from across the entire region.

Muslim 'kar sevaks' in Ayodhya with bricks to build Ram temple

Muslim 'kar sevaks' in Ayodhya with bricks to build Ram temple

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Azam Khan, the president of the group said that they want to help the construction of the temple.

Nothing wrong in judges being pro-govt or against it, says Delhi HC CJ

Nothing wrong in judges being pro-govt or against it, says Delhi HC CJ

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The Chief Justice, while speaking at the farewell reference organised by the high court, said that judges are only interpreters and are not here to make the law or to evolve a policy and a balance has to be maintained between judicial activism and restraint.

Take ordinance route for Ram temple too: Sena to BJP

Take ordinance route for Ram temple too: Sena to BJP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

"Bring an ordinance on Ram temple and fulfil at least one promise made to Hindus," said the party.

18 soldiers injured in Ladakh clash undergoing treatment

18 soldiers injured in Ladakh clash undergoing treatment

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Out of 18, four personnel were critically injured but they are responding to treatment and are stable now, people familiar with the matter said.

Galwan incident will seriously impact bilateral ties: India to China

Galwan incident will seriously impact bilateral ties: India to China

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

India on Wednesday delivered a strong message to China that the 'unprecedented' incident in the Galwan Valley will have a 'serious impact' on the bilateral relationship and held the 'pre-meditated' action by Chinese army directly responsible for the violence that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead.

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The meeting came a day after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra, set up recently to oversee the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, met for the first time on Wednesday.

SC verdict on Amazon's pleas against FRL-Reliance deal on Friday

SC verdict on Amazon's pleas against FRL-Reliance deal on Friday

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Friday the verdict on e-commerce giant Amazon's pleas against the merger of Future Retail Ltd (FRL) with Reliance Retail and is likely to decide whether Singapore's Emergency Arbitrator (EA) award, restraining the Rs 24,731 crore deal, was valid under Indian law and can be enforced. As per apex court website, the verdict would be pronounced at 10.30 AM by a bench of Justices R F Nariman and B R Gavai which had reserved it on July 29 after hearing battery of lawyers including senior advocates Harish Salve and Gopal Subramanium, appearing for FRL and Amazon respectively. The verdict is keenly awaited as it is likely to deal with the legality and enforceability of an award by an Emergency Arbitrator (EA) of the foreign country here in view of the fact that the term EA is not used in the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

Ram temple one of the poll issues in Ayodhya, voters want jobs, development

Ram temple one of the poll issues in Ayodhya, voters want jobs, development

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party, for whom the temple town sharpened its Hindutva plank, is facing a challenge particularly from the Samajwadi Party in the ongoing state polls.

When Muslims demand a Ram Mandir

When Muslims demand a Ram Mandir

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Around 10 hoardings have been put up near the disputed land which says that Muslims want the construction of the Ram Mandir

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.

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders, including the President and Vice President, react to the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

India, China enhance military presence in Ladakh as tension mounts

India, China enhance military presence in Ladakh as tension mounts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

It is learnt that the India's top military brass is constantly monitoring the evolving situation even as the United States said the aggressive behaviour by Chinese troops was a reminder of the threat posed by China.

After Modi-Xi summit, India and China hold meet to reduce border tensions

After Modi-Xi summit, India and China hold meet to reduce border tensions

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The deliberations focused on bringing down tension along the disputed borders and ways to bridge the trust deficit.

Difficult to judge Babur's intention after 500 yrs: SC

Difficult to judge Babur's intention after 500 yrs: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

SC was requested to judicially scrutinise whether Babur dedicated the disputed structure in Ayodhya to 'Allah'

BJP won't succumb to RSS pressure on Ram temple

BJP won't succumb to RSS pressure on Ram temple

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'The saffron party is under pressure from RSS and other Hindutva quarters to move swiftly on construction of Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.'

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Is the Govt worried about the Himalayas?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My belief that I could protect the Himalayas was shattered.'

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Bumla pass: India-China face-off in the high Himalayas

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Situated at a height of 15,200 feet above sea level, the pass sits on the top of a craggily formed Himalayan range that separates the Tibetan plateau from the Indian sub-continent.