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China withdraws request for discussion on Kashmir at UN

China withdraws request for discussion on Kashmir at UN

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The matter was expected to be discussed in the Security Council Consultations Room under "other matters" during closed consultations Tuesday afternoon.

Entire neighbourhood 'minus one' has been good: EAM

Entire neighbourhood 'minus one' has been good: EAM

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Asked if the impasse with 'minus one' would continue, he said he hopes that someday even the 'minus one' comes around to regional cooperation.

J-K: Imran calls Saudi prince, Bajwa meets Chinese gen

J-K: Imran calls Saudi prince, Bajwa meets Chinese gen

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with China's Central Military Commission Vice-Chairman Xu Qiliang when he visited the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters in Rawalpindi with a high-level delegation on Monday

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

"Only one of the five permanent members, China, openly favours Pakistan," the Dawn report noted.

'We may see more violence on China border'

'We may see more violence on China border'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'During disengagement, you don't find violence.' 'And that, too, the killing of a commanding officer.' 'This indicates that this is more serious than previous incidents.'

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Was Wang Yi'S visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi?

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Their air force is no match to ours!'

BJP, Cong in war of words over UK leader's Kashmir remark

BJP, Cong in war of words over UK leader's Kashmir remark

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Labour Party leader, whose stand on Kashmir has not gone down well with the Indian government, also tweeted a picture of the meeting.

When Sabyasachi dressed Oprah Winfrey

When Sabyasachi dressed Oprah Winfrey

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Oprah looked elegant, draped in a Sabyasachi Mukherjee sari, as she graced the cover of Elle's 22nd anniversary edition.

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Schools in the Valley will reopen next week, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam said.

Pak-China bid to internationalise J-K snubbed at UN

Pak-China bid to internationalise J-K snubbed at UN

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Majority of the 15 members said there should not be any statement or outcome issued after the consultations and their will prevailed, leaving China to come out and make a statement in its national capacity followed by Pakistan.

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Pak planning to shut airspace, trade route for India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The country opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur on March 27.

Imran says world will be responsible if war breaks out

Imran says world will be responsible if war breaks out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"The world's eye is on Kashmir and on Pakistan...I will be the ambassador who raises Kashmir's voice at every international forum," he said.

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

So, what are Modi's critics celebrating?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'Since the rise of the Modi-Shah paradigm, the BJP has followed a simple formula.' 'Sweep the Hindi heartland and the two big Western states, and you can rule India with a majority by just adding some little bits on the platter from here and there,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Kerry meets Jaitley; discusses WTO impasse

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Kerry was accompanied by US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker who has already expressed disappointment over India's stand at the ongoing TFA negotiations for easing customs rule for free movement of goods.

'Pained' Sharad Yadav to tour Bihar to seek way out of 'darkness'

'Pained' Sharad Yadav to tour Bihar to seek way out of 'darkness'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The confidence of 11 crore people of Bihar has been "broken" due to Nitish Kumar's action, he said.

'This hockey team can create history'

'This hockey team can create history'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Coach Harendra defends junior players' selection for World Cup

Wharton and Modi: How political gamesmanship won

Wharton and Modi: How political gamesmanship won

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

'I agonise for these students that only desired to create a platform to discuss India's challenges and opportunities for growth. They shot themselves in the foot and the students and Wharton administration must learn the lessons of consequences even as they seek redemption that can be theirs with the right moves forward, argues Dr Aseem Shukla.

Modi meets 'valued friend' Hasina in New York

Modi meets 'valued friend' Hasina in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a "productive meeting" his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New York discussing bilateral ties.

Challenging the Pakistan army

Challenging the Pakistan army

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

The structural trends in Pakistan raise the possibility that the army's opinions may increasingly have to parallel, not shape, the public's, says Ajai Shukla

Should India bring in Shami, Ashwin for South Africa game?

Should India bring in Shami, Ashwin for South Africa game?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

South Africa have been traditionally weak against spinners.

China hints it may block India's path to NSG seat again

China hints it may block India's path to NSG seat again

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

China on Tuersday said it will first find a solution that applies to all non-NPT countries seeking entry into NSG and will then discuss India's application, a day after the two country's held talks over India's bid for membership of the elite grouping.

Why is Chinese defence minister visiting India?

Why is Chinese defence minister visiting India?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

'A hotline between the Chinese and Indian military establishments is essential if the possibility of conflict is to be minimised.' 'When relations are uneasy, even minor incidents can spiral out of control,' warns former senior RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Indian economy: Why create ghosts where none exist?

Indian economy: Why create ghosts where none exist?

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Now, we have to demonstrate self-confidence and take strong corrective and decisive measures.

'India-China face terrorism in their shared neighbourhood'

'India-China face terrorism in their shared neighbourhood'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

'Some observers say India and China are bound to be strategic adversaries. I find such determinism misplaced,' says National Security Advisor Shiv Shankar Menon.

What does Justin want?

What does Justin want?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Four Canadian ministers of Indian origin are traveling with Prime Minister Trudeau.

Why panels like Lodha are needed for all National Sports Federation

Why panels like Lodha are needed for all National Sports Federation

Rediff.com9 May 2017

India's greatest ever Olympian Sushil Kumar strongly feels that panels similar to one headed by Justice RM Lodha to clean up the Board of Control for Cricket in India mess, is required to bring in more accountability and transparency in functioning of National Sports Federations (NSF).

China says no change in its stand on India's NSG membership

China says no change in its stand on India's NSG membership

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

"This Friday in Vienna a plenary session of the NSG will be held. Our position is subject to no change as of date," China said.

From inside the Kremlin: Modi, Putin hold talks

From inside the Kremlin: Modi, Putin hold talks

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Modi, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a two-day visit, held talks with Putin during a restricted meeting in Kremlin to begin the 16th India-Russia Summit.

'India Post can apply again for bank licence under new norms'

'India Post can apply again for bank licence under new norms'

Rediff.com15 May 2014

India Post had applied for a bank licence under RBI guidelines issued on February 22, 2013.

Jairam meets all-party panel for Copenhagen summit

Jairam meets all-party panel for Copenhagen summit

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Preparations for Copenhagen is on full swing. Minister Jairam Ramesh met 5 MPs to discuss India's approach.

Pak answer to India's offer for talks on Wednesday

Pak answer to India's offer for talks on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will chair the inter-ministerial meeting at the Foreign Office in Islamabad on Wednesday to assess the Indian offer of talks, after which a clearer picture of Pakistan's response is expected to emerge.

Will India ask Dalai Lama to postpone Tawang trip?

Will India ask Dalai Lama to postpone Tawang trip?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

India reaction to China protests over the Dalai Lama's visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is one of studied ambivalence, writes B Raman

'India must win 1st Test in South Africa'

'India must win 1st Test in South Africa'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

'Whichever team starts well, they will have always the advantage because it will be tough for the other team to bounce back in a three-match series.'

Kalmadi meets Rogge in Beijing

Kalmadi meets Rogge in Beijing

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Suresh Kalmadi officially invited International Olympic Committee president Dr Jacques Rogge to the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Games Pune 2008.

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Manavi Kapur profiles Sheikh Rafik Mohammed of Calicut, who has been appointed to the top military post in the Central Asian country.

Top US diplomat to visit India next week

Top US diplomat to visit India next week

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal will travel to Bangalore and New Delhi from March 4 to 6

Asian economies should be given their due: PM

Asian economies should be given their due: PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Dr Singh said that there was a need to re-look at the balance of power in the international financial systems. He said that this has been necessitated by the fact that bulks of the world's savings originate in Asia today and western institutions act only as intermediaries. This is a new power that the countries of Asia have acquired collectively, he said, and need to be given their due. The prime minister said: "The world system is not a morality play; it is a power game."

'The peace process with Pakistan will continue'

'The peace process with Pakistan will continue'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

'There is an understanding between the people of two countries that violence is not going to solve the Kashmir issue. A final understanding will take time,' says former national security adviser Brajesh Mishra.

IPL: Has big money made cricket more accountable?

IPL: Has big money made cricket more accountable?

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Vijay Mallya sacked Charu Sharma when the team didn't perform and publicly said both Sharma and skipper Rahul Dravid had done a bad job in team selection. Our experts discuss India Inc's role in changing Indian cricket.