News for 'cross-border crime'

Facebook pours water on Ambani's 'data is oil' analogy

Facebook pours water on Ambani's 'data is oil' analogy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'No analogy is perfect, but a better liquid to liken data to is water, with the global internet like a great borderless ocean of currents and tides,' Facebook's vice-president, global affairs and communications, Nick Clegg, said in New Delhi.

Navy to strengthen vigil along water border

Navy to strengthen vigil along water border

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Speaking about fleet strength of the Indian Navy, Suthan said that it had a strength of about 150 ships, of which nearly 50 were in Eastern India.

Pak behind Mumbai blasts: Baloch leaders

Pak behind Mumbai blasts: Baloch leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

'acts of terrorism are controlled and monitored by ISI' -- Baloch leaders.

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Modi

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Modi said Nepal must identify its needs and priorities to deliver results.

Drones dropping bombs very serious threat: BSF DG

Drones dropping bombs very serious threat: BSF DG

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

He said the force, which guards over 6,300 km of India's land border with Pakistan in the west and Bangladesh on the east, is faced by four main challenges on the security front.

India made max requests to foreign financial intel agencies in '18-'19

India made max requests to foreign financial intel agencies in '18-'19

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the federal economic snoop agency under the Union finance ministry, sent 289 legal requests to its counterparts across the globe during 2018-19 as compared to 177 in 2017-18 and 138 in 2016-17.

Pak fails to fulfil 6 mandates of FATF; to remain in 'Grey list'

Pak fails to fulfil 6 mandates of FATF; to remain in 'Grey list'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mandates which Pakistan has failed include action against all United Nations-designated terrorists like Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Azhar, Lashker-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed and the outfit's operational commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Setback for Imran; Pakistan fares badly in terror funding report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The APG released its much-awaited 228-page 'Mutual Evaluation Report' on Saturday, 10 days ahead of the key Financial Action Task Force's plenary meeting which will give its decision on Pakistan's 'grey list' status.

Women chopping off soldier's private parts: Azam Khan

Women chopping off soldier's private parts: Azam Khan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Khan said excesses by security forces had led to 'women in some places chopping off the private parts of Army men'.

War of words intensifies; India tells Pak to get out of denial mode over terror

War of words intensifies; India tells Pak to get out of denial mode over terror

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In his latest response to his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry's fresh invitation of August 19 for talks, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar once again emphasised on the need for earliest possible vacation of Islamabad's illegal occupation of PoK and conveyed that not just India but the larger region is aware that Pakistan is actually a "prime perpetrator" of terrorism.

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pakistan failed to fulfil six of the 27 mandates so far as a result of which the country continues to be in the grey list of the FATF.

India, EU seal civil nuclear energy pact

India, EU seal civil nuclear energy pact

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The agreement provides for extensive cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector including in research and development for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, they said.

How soon will Kulbhushan Jadhav return?

How soon will Kulbhushan Jadhav return?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

'If the series of instances in the recent past are taken into account -- guns falling silent on the border; vastly reduced cross-border infiltration into J&K; positive approach to meeting Indian demands on the Kartarpur Sahib pilgrimage; resumption of overflight for Indian aircraft; visible disinterest in rhetoric and so on -- Commander Jadhav may see better days in a conceivable future,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Who is a terrorist?

Who is a terrorist?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is no acceptable definition of what terrorism is and who a terrorist is.'

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

He said the US has been very clear to Pakistan on ending support to terrorist safe havens.

Cyber security pros are paid paltry salaries in India

Cyber security pros are paid paltry salaries in India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

India ranked second among nations that were most targeted for cyber crime through the social media in 2014, after America

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Both sides to enhance cooperation in combating international terrorism.

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.

'India has no plan to deploy drones along Bangladesh borders'

'India has no plan to deploy drones along Bangladesh borders'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

India has assured it has no plans to fly drone or unmanned aerial vehicles over frontiers with Bangladesh as the two countries discussed measures to contain trans-border crimes and increase coordinated patrolling to curb movement of insurgents across the boundary.

Why people stand behind rapists

Why people stand behind rapists

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'What if this was my child?' 'My 3 year old, my 8 year old, my 17 year old?' Would I be insular, silent?' 'Would I protect those who I so actively protect now?' asks Preeti D'Mello.

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Interestingly, India had objected to the establishment of a UNHCHR when it was proposed by the US at the Vienna Conference on Human Rights in July 1993 and the whole proposal was remitted to the General Assembly in New York because India and others said that the whole issue should be examined in detail, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who had led the Indian delegation for negotiating the terms of the HCHR.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The order gives the state and treasury departments authority to consider and impose sanctions on individuals, entities or associates of the Turkish government involved in actions that endanger civilians or lead to the further deterioration of peace, security and stability in northeast Syria.

India must never forget October 22,1947

India must never forget October 22,1947

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India should observe October 22 as Kashmir Martyrs Day to pay tribute to those who lost their lives to Paakistan's State terrorism, suggests Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

His remarks without naming any country came against the backdrop of tension between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

SAARC members must cooperate to face common challenges: Rajnath

SAARC members must cooperate to face common challenges: Rajnath

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

SAARC countries are facing common challenges and they should cooperate with each other to address them, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, underlining that India is committed to reviving the grouping as a major forum to promote active regional collaboration.

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A 15 per cent corporate tax rate for services companies in SEZs, setting up a fund for deep-tech startups and establishing clusters to demonstrate design-to-manufacturing capabilities of tech firms were some of the key demands made by the IT sector at the pre-Budget consultation on Monday. The participants shared their views and suggestions regarding Big Data, incentives for encouraging setting up of data centres, fiscal incentives for data localisation, incentives for pushing digital penetration in rural areas, and corporate guarantee to startups for competing with other nations.

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Will stand with India in confronting threats it faces: Biden

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

"Fifteen years ago, I was leading the efforts to approve the historic civil nuclear deal with India. I said that if the US and India became closer friends and partners, then the world will be a safer place," Biden, who was vice-president in the Obama administration, said while addressing the Indian-American community on India's Independence Day.

New Pak PM mentions Kashmir 14 times, India 17 times in UN speech

New Pak PM mentions Kashmir 14 times, India 17 times in UN speech

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'If India does venture across the LoC, it will evoke a strong response.'

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The bench also extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram till September 5.

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Enforcement Directorate alleged that he was not cooperating and sought his custodial interrogation.

Don't glorify terrorists as martyrs: BIMSTEC's message to Pak

Don't glorify terrorists as martyrs: BIMSTEC's message to Pak

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The group was indirectly referring to Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif calling slain Hizbul terrorist Burhan a martyr.

Trump administration proposes massive $190 million cut in aid to Pak

Trump administration proposes massive $190 million cut in aid to Pak

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Last year, the US assistance to Pakistan was $534 million.

Modi and Sharif: From gifting shawls to trading barbs

Modi and Sharif: From gifting shawls to trading barbs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seems to have also finally met its demise. Here's a look at their 'relationship'.

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the best non-Hindi language films he watched in 2020, with the hope that they will have a wider reach in the new year.

Demonetisation wasn't the only topic discussed in Parliament on Thursday

Demonetisation wasn't the only topic discussed in Parliament on Thursday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Even as demonetisation continued to be the hot topic in Parliament, forcing adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, other topics too were discussed in Parliament. Here are the other issues that were discussed.

Rajnath arrives in Pakistan amid protest; will raise Dawood and terrorism issues

Rajnath arrives in Pakistan amid protest; will raise Dawood and terrorism issues

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

More than 2,000 activists of various religious and jihadi outfits in Pakistan on Wednesday protested against the visit of Home Minister Rajnath Singh, accusing him for the unrest in Kashmir.

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The two countries, among the very few fast growing large economies globally, also decided to boost bilateral trade and investment in areas of oil and gas, renewable energy, IT and pharmaceuticals, during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Sena not to ally with BJP, to go solo in 2019 polls

Sena not to ally with BJP, to go solo in 2019 polls

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Shiv Sena passed a resolution not to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It must be rendering Modi, Amit Shah and Adityanath speechless that the Indian diplomat who lifted the Azhar trophy at the UN in New York is also a Muslim. 'Yes, this is the wonder that was India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.