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Pak JIT to arrive tomorrow, will get limited access to Pathankot airbase

Pak JIT to arrive tomorrow, will get limited access to Pathankot airbase

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

India plans to provide the probe team from Pakistan access to all witnesses in the Pathankot terror attack case but not security personnel from the National Security Guard or the Border Security Force.

US count of Pak's F-16s contradicts India's claim: Report

US count of Pak's F-16s contradicts India's claim: Report

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A US count of Pakistan's F-16 fleet has found that all the jets are present and accounted for, a report claims.

Pak's new PM quietly exchanges letters with Putin to 'strengthen ties'

Pak's new PM quietly exchanges letters with Putin to 'strengthen ties'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin have quietly exchanged letters to strengthen bilateral relations, a media report said on Sunday, amidst allegations by Imran Khan that his maiden visit to Moscow, much against Washington's wishes, led to his ouster.

Hurriyat moderates, hardliners to be banned under UAPA

Hurriyat moderates, hardliners to be banned under UAPA

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Officials said both the factions of the Hurriyat are likely to be banned under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or the UAPA, under which "if the Central Government is of opinion that any association is, or has become, an unlawful association, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such association to be unlawful."

NSA-level talks will be 'dialogue of deaf': Yashwant Sinha

NSA-level talks will be 'dialogue of deaf': Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Sinha said there has been an increase in terror... not only the incident in Udhampur and Gurdaspur there has been a spate of terror attacks and even today there have been terror attacks in which policemen have been killed.

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The JIT will be taken to only those areas of the air force station that were accessed by the terrorists, who attacked the base in the early hours of January 2 this year.

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

In many ways, the 68th Republic Day parade was unique.

IS planned a 26/11-style attack on Australian Parliament

IS planned a 26/11-style attack on Australian Parliament

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Australia's intelligence agencies have uncovered a plot by the Islamic State militants to launch a "Mumbai-style" terror attack on the parliament with Prime Minister Tony Abbott and other top officials being the prime targets.

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Pathaan Is About Shah Rukh's Life

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

More than anything else, Pathaan is a silent and subtle statement of Shah Rukh Khan about his place, his commitment to cinema and, if one can say, his politics, observes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

India has stopped buying Iran oil, confirms envoy to US

India has stopped buying Iran oil, confirms envoy to US

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Indian Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India has stopped importing oil from Iran after the United States refused to extend exemption from sanctions earlier this month.

Terrorist attacks like Uri escalate tensions: US after surgical strikes

Terrorist attacks like Uri escalate tensions: US after surgical strikes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Responding to questions, Kirby called for de-escalation of tension between the two countries. "We've seen those reports (of Indian surgical attack), we're following the situation closely as I think you can understand. "We also understand that the Indian and Pakistani militaries have been in communication," he said. "We believe that continued communication is obviously important to reduce tensions.

Is Modi weighing his options on Pakistan?

Is Modi weighing his options on Pakistan?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is no conceivable reason for any big power to put road blocks on the path of an India-Pakistan normalisation process, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in connection with the case of Jadhav, who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani military court for alleged spying.

Bangladesh hangs ex-Army officer for Sheikh Mujib's assassination

Bangladesh hangs ex-Army officer for Sheikh Mujib's assassination

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Former captain Abdul Majed was hanged for his involvement in the 1975 coup in which the country's founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated, nearly four-and-a-half decades after the high profile massacre.

FBI translator married Islamic State terrorist she investigated

FBI translator married Islamic State terrorist she investigated

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Daniela Greene returned to the US just a month after tying the knot with Denis Cupert; was immediately arrested and sentenced to two years in federal prison

US Cyber Command ready for war

US Cyber Command ready for war

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Cyberspace is a battleground as important as the traditional domains of air, land, sea and space, says US Defence Secretary Ash Carter, who visits India next week.

Make in India? First, Modi must end tax terrorism

Make in India? First, Modi must end tax terrorism

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

With wages rapidly rising in China, all is still not lost. Wage costs in India are significantly lower and this fact could still help us turn the tide in our favour.

US strengthens military ties with Pakistan

US strengthens military ties with Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

'Here in Delhi, the Modi government is supposedly looking at 'options' to hit back at Pakistan in any whichever way it can, while in Washington, the Obama administration is looking for ways to strengthen US military cooperation with Pakistan,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Security issues to be discussed during Modi's US visit

Security issues to be discussed during Modi's US visit

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The United States on Tuesday said it shares a very broad relationship with India and key issues of security, economy and energy among others would be discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to the country.

Trump offers to mediate on Kashmir; India rejects

Trump offers to mediate on Kashmir; India rejects

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

India has not been engaging with Pakistan since an attack on the air force base at Pathankot in January of 2016 by Pakistan-based terrorists, maintaining that talks and terror cannot go together.

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A day after a rocket-propelled grenade attack on the Mohali-based intelligence wing headquarters of the Punjab police, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said "some arrests" have been made and the strictest punishment will be meted out to those trying to spoil the state's atmosphere.

Deepening US-India ties is a strategic imperative: Kerry

Deepening US-India ties is a strategic imperative: Kerry

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Calling India an indispensable partner for the 21st century, United States Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday the dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit of this bilateral relationship is needed to solve some of world's greatest challenges.

US designates Hizbul chief as global terrorist

US designates Hizbul chief as global terrorist

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

As a consequence of this designation, US citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with Salahuddin and all of Salahuddin's property and interests in property subject to United States jurisdiction are blocked.

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The only thing that might justify a response is the desperate state of Pakistan's economy and how its people are suffering. But it's better to be heartless for now, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

"Terrorists won't win," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured four.

Pak minister wakes up to reality, says Hafiz Saeed threat to society

Pak minister wakes up to reality, says Hafiz Saeed threat to society

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said this during an international security conference in Munich, Germany.

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Why US threats no longer perturb Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'If the US intention was to use the FATF platform to isolate Pakistan and impose sanctions against it, that is not going to work when influential countries such as Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, China and Russia will not lend support to the US campaign,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US-Taliban treaty: Why Pakistan is grinning

US-Taliban treaty: Why Pakistan is grinning

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'Pakistan is determined to garner the peace dividends.' 'On the diplomatic front, this will be, principally, in terms of a revival of Pakistan's relations with the US,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How long can India avoid engaging Pakistan?

How long can India avoid engaging Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'Any 'de-escalation' that brings down tensions will deprive the BJP of a plank with seamless possibilities to project PM Modi as the 'Iron prime minister' and hype up jingoism in the upcoming election campaign,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India seeks one-on-one contact with Mallya's prosecutors

India seeks one-on-one contact with Mallya's prosecutors

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi raised the issue of early completion of the extradition process of Mallya, during his talks in New Delhi with his UK counterpart Patsy Wilkinson, the second permanent secretary in the British home office.

'US aid freeze to continue as Pak yet take decisive actions against terrorists'

'US aid freeze to continue as Pak yet take decisive actions against terrorists'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The US said that it sees positive indicators in Pakistan, but...

AP: Chargesheet against accused in twin blast case

AP: Chargesheet against accused in twin blast case

Rediff.com15 May 2009

The Andhra Pradesh police today filed chargesheet against seven accused in the twin terror blasts case which had claimed over 40 persons in 2007.

Pakistan has paid a huge price to see evil

Pakistan has paid a huge price to see evil

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

A grieving Pakistan's policy shift towards the Taliban has comes at a great cost, says Shahzad Raza.

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes. Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

8 Indians among 290 killed in Easter blasts in Lanka

8 Indians among 290 killed in Easter blasts in Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

-- Seven suicide bombers believed to be members of an Islamist extremist group carried out the series of explosions. -- Police have so far arrested 24 people - mostly members of an Islamist extremist group - in connection with the blasts

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Security advisory to J-K tourists to be lifted from Thursday

Security advisory to J-K tourists to be lifted from Thursday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The state administration on August 2 had issued a security advisory asking Amarnath pilgrims and tourists to leave Kashmir as soon as possible, citing terror threat in the Valley.

PMO monitoring Rafale deal can't be seen as interference: Govt to SC

PMO monitoring Rafale deal can't be seen as interference: Govt to SC

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The Centre said media reports cannot form the basis for seeking review of the judgement since it is well settled law that courts do not take decision on the basis of media reports.

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'Washington appears to be playing the long game, and making the argument to India that over the longer term, Russia -- sanctioned, cash-strapped, isolated by the West -- will no longer be a viable defence partner for India'