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No breach of pact by not giving access to Jadhav: Basit

No breach of pact by not giving access to Jadhav: Basit

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Rejecting India's stand that Jadhav was kidnapped from Iran, Basit said he was caught in Balochistan and tried for 'espionage and sabotage'.

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

Rediff.com4 May 2017

ATS officials seized a cellphone and Rs 71.57 lakh in cash from the house of Qureshi,

MHA cancels citizenship of TRS MLA for concealing facts

MHA cancels citizenship of TRS MLA for concealing facts

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Chennamaneni, who was re-elected to Telangana Assembly from the Vemulawada constituency last year, said he would approach the high court for relief.

Trump signs executive orders banning TikTok, Wechat

Trump signs executive orders banning TikTok, Wechat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Trump said the spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by the companies in China continues to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the country.

Pak court allows India to appoint lawyer for Kulbhushan Jadhav

Pak court allows India to appoint lawyer for Kulbhushan Jadhav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The judge said that the Indian government or Jadhav may reconsider their decision pertaining to the review petition. "India and Kulbhushan Jadhav should once again be extended an offer to appoint a legal representative" for the death row prisoner, he added.

Break-in attempted at IAF's Rafale facility in Paris

Break-in attempted at IAF's Rafale facility in Paris

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The sources said the IAF has briefed the defence ministry about the incident and that the Indian mission in Paris has been in touch with French authorities.

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The bench comprising Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah and his fellow judge Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb would take up the government plea on Monday, the Pakistani media, including the Geo News, reported.

Pak envoy meets Sushma, no talks on Jadhav

Pak envoy meets Sushma, no talks on Jadhav

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Pak Foreign Office issued a statement after reports in media claimed that Swaraj asked Mahmood to drop all charges against Jadhav and send him back for any progress in bilateral ties.

Pak yet to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Pak yet to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

One of the conditions put by Pakistan reportedly was the presence of a Pakistani official when the Indian prisoner is allowed to meet Indian officials as part of the consular access.

India rejects Pak's offer of conditional consular access to Jadhav

India rejects Pak's offer of conditional consular access to Jadhav

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

India's communication to Pakistan on Thursday made clear its position that the consular access must be 'unimpeded'

Swaraj hits out at Sartaj Aziz over Pak visa for Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother

Swaraj hits out at Sartaj Aziz over Pak visa for Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

"I wrote a personal letter to Mr Sartaj Aziz for the grant of her visa to Pakistan. However, Mr Aziz has not shown the courtesy even to acknowledge my letter," she tweeted.

Which smartphones do Obama, Putin, Cameron use?

Which smartphones do Obama, Putin, Cameron use?

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Is it Apple, or Samsung, or Blackberry?

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

We expect Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately: MEA

We expect Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately: MEA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said the 'landmark judgment' validated India's position on the matter 'fully' and asked Pakistan to implement the directive of the ICJ immediately.

Pak directs its HC in Delhi to issue visas to Jadhav's family

Pak directs its HC in Delhi to issue visas to Jadhav's family

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The Foreign Office sources said that adequate security measures will be taken for complete safety of Jadhav's family.

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

India approached the ICJ in May 2017 against Pakistan for denying consular access to Jadhav.

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Experts said attempts from China have increased in the last year, which further amplified after the Indian government banned Chinese applications post the Galwan clash.

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In his first comments since the militaries of India and Pakistan jointly announced on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, Khan said Pakistan remains ready to move forward to resolve 'all outstanding issues' with India through dialogue.

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and to challenge the death sentence.

Pakistan spy ring: Now, school teacher with ISI links arrested

Pakistan spy ring: Now, school teacher with ISI links arrested

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The accused, identified as Sabar, is a teacher at a government school at Rajouri. He was arrested on Saturday morning and booked under provisions of the Official Secrets Act, said Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ravindra Yadav.

Pakistani languishes in Indian jail, blames Islama

Pakistani languishes in Indian jail, blames Islama

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

Muktyar Ahmed is has spent 15 years despite completing his sentence.

Pakistan to take Kashmir issue to ICJ

Pakistan to take Kashmir issue to ICJ

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'An in-principle decision has been taken to take the issue of Kashmir to the International Court of Justice'

Delhi cops bust spy racket in Jammu, arrest ISI operative, BSF jawan

Delhi cops bust spy racket in Jammu, arrest ISI operative, BSF jawan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A handler of Pakistan's Intelligence Operative and one Border Security Force serving officer have been arrested.

Defence ministry worker arrested for helping Petro leak module

Defence ministry worker arrested for helping Petro leak module

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A casual worker employed at the Defence Ministry was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly providing forged identity card to a key accused in petroleum ministry leaks case while police maintained that no sensitive documents were leaked or stolen from the defence ministry.

China vulnerable over Tibet

China vulnerable over Tibet

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

China is worried about the situation post the Dalai Lama and that his reincarnation could surface in Arunchal Pradesh, a region it claims as its own, but which is part of the Indian Republic, says former RA&W Additional Secretary Jayadeva Ranade.

'Pakistani players not welcome for Pro Kabaddi League'

'Pakistani players not welcome for Pro Kabaddi League'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The government made it clear that it will not allow Pakistani players to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League, slated for next month, unless the neighbouring country stops 'sponsoring terrorism'.

Soldier who scripted his own death arrested

Soldier who scripted his own death arrested

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

A soldier, who allegedly scripted his own death at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in 2003 to indulge in espionage, will be brought to Dehradun.

Chinese hackers target India, Southeast Asia, researchers say

Chinese hackers target India, Southeast Asia, researchers say

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Cyber espionage operations dated back to at least 2005

12 most infamous 'criminals' in tech history

12 most infamous 'criminals' in tech history

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Ironically, while the technology revolution was triggered by some geniuses, it also led to the birth of some hackers.

Pak lawyers warned from taking Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

Pak lawyers warned from taking Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

The Lahore High Court Bar Association said on Friday that it will take action against any lawyer who extends his services to Jadhav.

Bollywood's 10 Best Known Spy Movies

Bollywood's 10 Best Known Spy Movies

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Shoojit Sircar's Madras Cafe, starring John Abraham as a RAW agent, is a political espionage thriller.

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

When Dilip Kumar met Vajpayee...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

It is to Vajpayee's credit that he told Dilip Kumar to ignore Thackeray and to follow his own conscience. But the episode -- as indeed, the manner in which Dilip Kumar has been made to pay for being a Muslim throughout his life -- shames us all as Indians, says Vir Sanghvi.

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Hardcore action, romance and politics, April has a lot to offer!

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

HSBC whistleblower Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Herve Falciani, who refused to appear for trial in Switzerland, has been charged of industrial espionage.

Talks won't make China change aggressive stance: US NSA

Talks won't make China change aggressive stance: US NSA

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

"CCP's (Chinese Communist Party) territorial aggression is also apparent on its Indian border where China has attempted to seize control of the Line of Actual Control by force," US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said in a remark on China early this week in Utah.

China calls US the real hacking empire

China calls US the "real hacking empire"

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Claims to be a victim of cyber attacks that were originated in the US.

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Hamid Nihal Ansari, a software engineer from Mumbai, returned to India in December 2018 after spending six years in a Pakistani jail for illegally entering the neighbouring country from Afghanistan, reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online. He was arrested in 2012 and lodged at Peshawar jail after Pakistan had slapped espionage charges against him. The decision to release him was on account of relentless pressure from New Delhi and Sushma Swaraj, who was the external affairs minister and was personally monitoring the case. Speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com, Ansari recalls the time he spent with her and says that if it wasn't for her efforts, he would still be rotting away in a Pakistani cell.

Mapping of sensitive areas: China probe against Coke

Mapping of sensitive areas: China probe against Coke

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The case is being handled jointly by China's National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geo-information and the Ministry of State Security.

Cyber attacks leading threat against US: Spy agencies

Cyber attacks leading threat against US: Spy agencies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Say technology is evolving so quickly it is hard for security experts to keep up.

We are cyber attack victim not perpetrators: China

We are cyber attack victim not perpetrators: China

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

China's defence ministry on Wednesday denounced as "groundless" the accusation by a US security firm that a secretive PLA unit is engaged in sophisticated cyber espionage around the world, saying the allegation lacked technical proof and legal basis.