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Xi Jinping to attend Modi-hosted BRICS summit on Thursday

Xi Jinping to attend Modi-hosted BRICS summit on Thursday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 13th BRICS summit to be held on Thursday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China's foreign ministry announced in Beijing on Wednesday.

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Guterres placed a floral wreath at the 26/11 attacks memorial in the hotel.

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's 'snake' analogy to slam Pak

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The world today sees them (Pakistan) as the epicentre of terrorism, Jaishankar said.

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Phnom Penh on Sunday and discussed bilateral ties, the raging Ukraine conflict, energy issues, G20 and the situation in the Indo-Pacific, days ahead of a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden.

India warns of terror groups in Africa controlling political agenda

India warns of terror groups in Africa controlling political agenda

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Muraleedharan said that terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab have put in place elaborate revenue collection networks, to support their terrorist activities.

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Asim said 53 injured were currently being treated while seven had been admitted to the intensive care unit.

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Initial information from a reliable police source said that the two women killed in the blast were Chinese nationals and may have been the target of the blast.

TN car blast: 5 held, UAPA invoked; Kerala visit of accused under probe

TN car blast: 5 held, UAPA invoked; Kerala visit of accused under probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

A police release in Coimbatore said a case has been registered in the Ukkadam police station over the incident.

CAPF companies sent to Kashmir in wake of civilian killings

CAPF companies sent to Kashmir in wake of civilian killings

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The fresh companies were moved into the valley as part of the strategy of 'enhancing security and visibility' of the forces on the ground following the killings, they said.

Danger of terror spreading into Russia, India from Af: Russian Envoy

Danger of terror spreading into Russia, India from Af: Russian Envoy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Delving into implications of the latest developments in Afghanistan, Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev said that there is a danger of the possible spread of terror into Russian territory as well as Kashmir, noting that India and Russia will continue to work together to counter any threat of terrorism.

London attack: Suspect with hoax bomb killed, 3 hurt

London attack: Suspect with hoax bomb killed, 3 hurt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The incident in Streatham was part of an active counter-terror operation during which the male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. A device strapped on his body was later established as fake at the end of the attack, which counter-terror officers believe to be "Islamist-related".

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

It was their first conversation since Indian-origin Sunak took charge as British prime minister on Tuesday.

2 labourers from UP killed in Kashmir, LeT hybrid terrorist among 2 arrested

2 labourers from UP killed in Kashmir, LeT hybrid terrorist among 2 arrested

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A local 'hybrid terrorist' of proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was arrested for the attack during a search and cordon operation, police said.

India-China military ties 'improving', thanks to Modi, Xi: PLA

India-China military ties 'improving', thanks to Modi, Xi: PLA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'We should carefully handle issues concerning each other's core interests. We should properly manage and control problems that cannot be solved for the time being'

US-orchestrated UN report on Uygur Muslims illegal, null and void: China

US-orchestrated UN report on Uygur Muslims illegal, null and void: China

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The UN report stated that China has committed to "other predominantly Muslim communities" in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Modi to chair virtual BRICS Summit on Sep 9

Modi to chair virtual BRICS Summit on Sep 9

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The meeting will be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, according to the MEA.

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The celebrated police officer was also involved in numerous operations against gangsters in Mumbai and terrorists during his decades-long career.

SEE: India, US armies 'battle' it out in Rajasthan

SEE: India, US armies 'battle' it out in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The joint military exercise between the Indian and US Army -- 'Exercise Yudh Abhyas-20' -- held at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan has ended. This was the 16th edition of the joint exercise and it began on February 8. The aim of the exercise was to focus on counter terrorism operations under the mandate of the United Nations.

India attends Afghan meet as Taliban march continues

India attends Afghan meet as Taliban march continues

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The invitation for the meeting to India was extended by Qatari special envoy for conflict resolution Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani during his visit to the national capital last week.

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Scotland Yard said that they are in the early stages of dealing with an incident at the London Bridge.

Saudi Arabia for enhanced anti-terror cooperation with India

Saudi Arabia for enhanced anti-terror cooperation with India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Nearly two weeks after drone and missile attacks on its vital oil facilities, Saudi Arabia has said it is enhancing cooperation with India to combat terrorism, including choking funds to terror networks and exchange of information and intelligence.

China, Pak to bolster military ties amid 'tense times'

China, Pak to bolster military ties amid 'tense times'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

China and Pakistan have agreed to step up their defence and counter-terrorism cooperation amidst 'challenging times', as Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa held wide-ranging talks with the Chinese military leadership to further cement their all-weather strategic partnership.

Why additional forces rushed to Kashmir

Why additional forces rushed to Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Inputs have been received by the security and spy agencies that terrorist groups have been asked to carry out an attack on forces.

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The President of the Security Council for December said India has taken the side of peace and favours de-escalation through diplomacy and dialogue.

2 army personnel killed in encounter in Poonch

2 army personnel killed in encounter in Poonch

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Several counter-terrorist operations and encounters have taken place in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch this year.

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The PM said there was a need to tackle the problem of terrorism in an organised manner.

Will let you know: Foreign secy on possible Modi-Xi meet at SCO

Will let you know: Foreign secy on possible Modi-Xi meet at SCO

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit, including with Putin, and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev among other leaders.

Rishi Sunak vows to crack down on Islamist extremism, calls it 'significant threat'

Rishi Sunak vows to crack down on Islamist extremism, calls it 'significant threat'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

British-Indian prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak on Wednesday pledged a crackdown on Islamist extremism, the UK's most "significant terror threat", with a widened government definition of extremism and strengthening existing terrorism legislation.

2 Sikh businessmen shot dead in Pakistan

2 Sikh businessmen shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The two Sikhs were in the business of spices and had shops in the Bata Tal bazaar in Sarband, about 17 km from Peshawar.

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

India, China talk terror; agree to deal with it together

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

India and China on Tuesday agreed to "jointly deal with security threats" and take measures to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism during their first dialogue on counter-terrorism and security in Beijing, amid Indo-Pak tensions following the Uri terror attack.

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Pakistani security forces on Thursday raided the house of the father of the woman suicide bomber from Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) who blew herself up in Karachi University that killed three Chinese teachers and injured another.

Modi, Obama decide to 'refine' Indo-US strategic cooperation

Modi, Obama decide to 'refine' Indo-US strategic cooperation

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama on Monday decided to "further refine" the Indo-US strategic partnership while pushing ahead with cooperation in the areas of security, counter-terrorism, defence, economy and climate change.

Bomb blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house kills 3 in Lahore

Bomb blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house kills 3 in Lahore

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Three people were killed and over 20 others injured in a bomb blast outside the house of the Mumbai terror attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed in Lahore on Wednesday, the police said.

Sarpanch killers among 5 hybrid Lashkar terrorists nabbed in J-K

Sarpanch killers among 5 hybrid Lashkar terrorists nabbed in J-K

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said they have arrested five 'hybrid' terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Tayiba outfit, three of whom were allegedly involved in the killing of a sarpanch in Baramulla district last month.

Modi-Johnson bilateral focuses on renewables, clean tech

Modi-Johnson bilateral focuses on renewables, clean tech

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his British counterpart Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit here and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas like green hydrogen, renewables and clean technology, economy and defence.

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The confirmation of Hamza's death has come more than a month after the US media reported that he was killed, citing the US intelligence officials.

Why infiltration bids have reduced in JK: Army officer explains

Why infiltration bids have reduced in JK: Army officer explains

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

"There are floods. Large number of leaders try to portray militant groups in a good way. A number of militant groups have sent their elements to Balochistan and Sindh for helping people affected by floods," Lt Gen Singh said.

After Afghan library jibe, Modi and Trump talk over phone

After Afghan library jibe, Modi and Trump talk over phone

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The two leaders also took positive note of the growing bilateral cooperation in defence, counter-terrorism and energy, besides the co-ordination on regional and global issues, the officials said.

Pak didn't take sufficient action against LeT, JeM, says US terror report

Pak didn't take sufficient action against LeT, JeM, says US terror report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

However, the US praises India for its significant counter-terrorism actions.

India, Pak participate in joint SCO military exercise

India, Pak participate in joint SCO military exercise

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

At least 3,000 soldiers from China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, India and Pakistan participated in the drill.