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Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The declaration also names Pak-based terror groups like LeT and JeM.

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.

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.

No breakthrough yet in Israel, Palestine talks to end conflict

No breakthrough yet in Israel, Palestine talks to end conflict

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators in Cairo to find a long-term solution to the crisis in Gaza entered its second day on Tuesday with no headway, even as people in the Hamas-ruled territory rushed to fix the destruction caused by the conflict.

Now, 'achche din' for SAARC too!

Now, 'achche din' for SAARC too!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

India will provide immediate medical visa for patient and an attendant coming for treatment as well as business visa for 3-5 years for SAARC nations.

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister also welcomed convergence of views between India and ASEAN for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Understanding Gaza's tunnel phenomenon

Understanding Gaza's tunnel phenomenon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The population in Gaza has, for almost a decade, been facing Israel-created 'blockage' from the rest of the world. The isolation has given rise to tunnel phenomenon, an underground route for the procurement of essentials, says Ajey Lele

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

It is said that Vajpayee, who was also fluent in English, was the force behind uplifting Hindi to the international platform by using the language at the UN each time he delivered a speech.

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

PM Modi takes swipe at Pak, says some nations are arming terrorists

PM Modi takes swipe at Pak, says some nations are arming terrorists

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Putin said India was facing a serious problem on account of terrorism and it was not an "imaginary thing".

'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...

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The report touches on variety of issues including consent, rights of children, data protection authority and right to recall data.

Captured terrorist says LeT, Pak orchestrating Kashmir unrest

Captured terrorist says LeT, Pak orchestrating Kashmir unrest

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The video shows 21-year-old Bahadur Ali, a resident of Raiwind in Lahore, spilling beans about LeT's role in the disturbances.

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.

Modi meets Turkey's Erdogan, says threat of terrorism a shared worry

Modi meets Turkey's Erdogan, says threat of terrorism a shared worry

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held comprehensive discussions and took stock of full range of bilateral relations, including political and economic.

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Modi, Key draw from cricket to highlight warm ties

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Key was not to be left behind and quipped that he is thankful to Modi for not raising his country's poor performance in the series so far. New Zealand were whitewashed 0-3 in the Test series and are trailing in the ongoing five-match ODI series as well.

Israel mobilises 16,000 additional troops to intensify attacks

Israel mobilises 16,000 additional troops to intensify attacks

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Stepping up its offensive in Gaza, Israel has mobilised another 16,000 reservists to widen its 24-day military campaign against Hamas militants that has claimed more than 1,360 Palestinian lives, mostly civilians.

Israel resumes Gaza strikes, Indian-origin soldier killed

Israel resumes Gaza strikes, Indian-origin soldier killed

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Israel on Sunday resumed its military offensive on Gaza after Hamas militants continued to fire rockets rejecting a 24-hour humanitarian truce requested by the UN as the 20-day conflict killed 1,050 Palestinians and 46 Israelis, including an Indian-origin soldier.

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

"It would be my hope that people understand why this particular transaction is important for us," the EAM said in Washington, DC.

Can PM Imran fix Pakistan?

Can PM Imran fix Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'Imran Khan hopes to fulfill the dreams of the founders of of Pakistan in establishing an Islamic Welfare State.' 'The grave situation of the economy makes realisation of this dream very difficult,' points out Colonel R N Ghosh Dastidar (retd).

Terrorism is now global and local

Terrorism is now global and local

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

A disparate global network of violent fundamentalist Islamic groups threatens India's eastern flank as much as the north and west with a real possibility of these spilling over into our borders, says Shyam Saran.

'US wants Haqqanis, not Saeed'

'US wants Haqqanis, not Saeed'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Perhaps the biggest indication was its striking decision in November to delink LeT from its aid certification process.' 'The administration decided that the US, in order to send military aid to Pakistan, would not need to certify that Pakistan is cracking down on LeT.' 'Perhaps the administration was trying to offer a carrot -- in effect, we're backing off on LeT, but in return we expect you (Pakistan) to go after the Haqqanis.' 'Either way, the optics were dreadful for the US given that Hafiz Saeed was released from house arrest a few days after the US move.' 'The US reacted angrily, but eventually it moved on, and refocused on its core concern: The Afghan-focused terror groups.'

Government defends NDTV India ban, says criticism politically inspired

Government defends NDTV India ban, says criticism politically inspired

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Information and Broadcasting minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday attacked those criticising the one-day ban on NDTV India over its Pathankot coverage, saying the "belated criticism" is clearly "ill informed and politically inspired" to create a controversy.

Exclusive! When Indian forces went behind enemy lines

Exclusive! When Indian forces went behind enemy lines

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'This is what we train for: That one chance to deliver a blow so lethal that the enemy will constantly think about it when planning any misadventure.'

Modi, Obama target $500 billion Indo-US trade

Modi, Obama target $500 billion Indo-US trade

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India will welcome two trade missions in 2015 focused on meeting its infrastructure needs with US technology and services.

US backs India in asking Pak to act against terrorism

US backs India in asking Pak to act against terrorism

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Swaraj said there is scope to do a lot more and this would be an important element of their deliberations.

China invites Modi for APEC summit but rivalry simmers

China invites Modi for APEC summit but rivalry simmers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Xi and Modi met soon after their arrival at a summit of the BRICS group of emerging powers. Xi said the two countries should join hands in setting global rules and suggested he attend the November meeting of the 21-nation APEC in Beijing, as well as take part in Chinese-led regional initiatives.

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Modi, Abe ask Pakistan to act against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The two PMs called upon all countries to work towards rooting out terrorist safe havens and infrastructure.

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

Only one country shouldn't be blamed for terrorism: Sartaj Aziz

Only one country shouldn't be blamed for terrorism: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

He did not mention the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

India, Russia ink key pact for 2 nuclear power units

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The two countries also asked all nations to stop cross-border movement of terrorists and asserted that a decisive collective response from the international community without 'double standards and selectivity' was required to combat the threat of terrorism.

'Natural partners' India and US script new chapter in ties

'Natural partners' India and US script new chapter in ties

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Furthering Indo-US cooperation on terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama on Tuesday agreed to make "joint and concerted efforts" to dismantle safe havens for terror and criminal networks like Lashkar-e-Tayib, Jaish-e-Mohammad, Dawood-company, Al Qaeda and the Haqqani network.

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.

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Trump's threat falls flat on Pakistani generals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'If push comes to shove, Pakistan does have the capability to make it difficult for the US and NATO forces to make even a withdrawal of troops out of Afghanistan in orderly fashion,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The shadow of Afghanistan

The shadow of Afghanistan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

We should be prepared for a phase of increased tensions in India-Pakistan relationship thanks to the evolving situation in Afghanistan, says Shyam Saran.

What India must worry about in 2018

What India must worry about in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'China's growing nexus with Pakistan and the two countries' unresolved territorial disputes with India continue to pose a formidable national security threat to India,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Israel pounds Gaza despite global peace efforts; toll at 620

Israel pounds Gaza despite global peace efforts; toll at 620

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Israel on Tuesday bombed several mosques, a hospital and a stadium in Hamas-ruled Gaza even as international efforts intensified to broker a ceasefire to end the 15-day conflict that has killed 620 Palestinians and 29 Israelis.

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

For talks to happen, Pakistan must walk away from terror: PM

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

'India alone cannot walk the path of peace. It also has to be Pakistan's journey to make,' says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the government's geo-political flagship initiative "Raisina Dialogue-II".

Where is the space for the Shiv Sena?

Where is the space for the Shiv Sena?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

After five decades of existence, the Shiv Sena's support base seems to be shifting towards the rural electorate but there it has to contend with the network of Sharad Pawar and the BJP.