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With Modi in Colombo, Lanka rejects China's request for submarine docking

With Modi in Colombo, Lanka rejects China's request for submarine docking

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The docking of two Chinese submarines at the Colombo harbour in 2014 had angered India, which said it undermined its security interests.

BlackBerry to exit Pak over govt's restrictions row

BlackBerry to exit Pak over govt's restrictions row

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Pakistan has said that it needs access to users' data to maintain its security.

Now, Pak rejects plea for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav at ICJ

Now, Pak rejects plea for consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav at ICJ

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Pakistan said that Jadhav is not an ordinary person as he had entered the country with the intent of spying and carrying out sabotage activities.

US passes bill to slash Pakistan's defence aid to $150 million

US passes bill to slash Pakistan's defence aid to $150 million

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The legislation, the National Defense Authorisation Act-2019, gets rid of the certification requirements for Pakistan's action against the Haqqani Network and it also gets rid of the authority to reimburse Pakistan for counter-terrorism.

Why TDP can't break away from BJP

Why TDP can't break away from BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The TDP has many formidable challenges in the state leading to the 2019 general elections, many of which it cannot surmount without help from the Modi government.

Bhagwat demands law for Ram temple construction

Bhagwat demands law for Ram temple construction

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

In his annual Vijayadashmi address, the RSS chief also spoke about "urban maoism", the Sabarimala row and the need to strengthen the country's borders.

After drubbing at ICJ, Pak to form new team of lawyers to defend its case

After drubbing at ICJ, Pak to form new team of lawyers to defend its case

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The announcement by Sartaj Aziz came amid criticism by experts and opposition leaders over the government's handling of the case at the International Court of Justice.

48,000 ransomware attacks detected in India

48,000 ransomware attacks detected in India

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The attack is not focused towards any particular industry but it is widely spread across industries

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Friends of India in the US hope that New Delhi will receive a presidential waiver, given that Trump Administration has recognised India as a major defence partner and is in advance stage of selling billions of dollars' worth of equipment to India in the next few years.

Pakistan allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day

Pakistan allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court in April on charges of espionage and terrorism.

India still waiting for Jadhav's chargesheet and court order from Pakistan

India still waiting for Jadhav's chargesheet and court order from Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

"We have sought from the foreign ministry (of Pakistan) a certified copy of the chargesheet as well as the judgment in the death sentence of Jadhav, but there is no response yet from Pakistan's side," MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay told reporters.

What was Xi Jinping's confidant doing in India?

What was Xi Jinping's confidant doing in India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Important for Chinese President Xi Jinping will be Zhao's discussions on the issues of Tibet and the Dalai Lama and his assessment of the likely results of India's coming national elections, notes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

No information from Pakistan on Jadhav's condition: MEA

No information from Pakistan on Jadhav's condition: MEA

Rediff.com19 May 2017

There is also no information on what has happened to the appeal by Jadhav's mother.

Why Bengal is a hard nut to crack for BJP

Why Bengal is a hard nut to crack for BJP

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

State party leaders admit that Hindu consolidation by itself was not good enough to unseat Didi.

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Trade war is Trump's bid to halt China's rise

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Chinese observers believe the Sino-US relationship will be impacted by issues in North Korea, Japan, India, Ukraine and Iran and that conflicts with these 'third parties' will without exception ultimately become conflicts between China and the US, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

'Uneasy' South Africa won't abandon England tour despite Manchester attack

'Uneasy' South Africa won't abandon England tour despite Manchester attack

Rediff.com24 May 2017

South Africa begin their three-month tour of England with a one-day international against the hosts at Leeds on Wednesday and team manager Mohammed Moosajee admitted the players are concerned.

What's Pak army chief doing in China's militancy-hit Xinjiang?

What's Pak army chief doing in China's militancy-hit Xinjiang?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Pakistan's Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif is in China's militancy hit Muslim-majority Xinjiang province on a rare visit where he met his Chinese counterpart General Fang Fenghui, promising to crackdown on Uighur militants.

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The contracts with Israel Aerospace Industries will condemn the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft to a marginal presence in the IAF's future fleet.

Pak denies consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav again

Pak denies consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav again

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Pakistan FO said that it was "travesty of logic" to link the case of Jadhav with civilian prisoners

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The process of decision-making and making large policy moves in the force has slowed down owing to the absence of the designated chief.

Jadhav can appeal against sentence within 60 days: Pak

Jadhav can appeal against sentence within 60 days: Pak

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also dismissed Indian concerns that proper legal process was not observed in the trial. "There was nothing in the [legal] proceedings that was against the law," he said.

Plea in Pak SC seeks immediate execution of Jadhav

Plea in Pak SC seeks immediate execution of Jadhav

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The petitioner argued that the people of Pakistan had a right of retribution.

Is my video a threat to security or PM inviting ISI to Pathankot, asks Mann

Is my video a threat to security or PM inviting ISI to Pathankot, asks Mann

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

PM Modi should also be summoned for inviting ISI to Pathankot, demands Mann.

How to protect yourself from ransomware hackers

How to protect yourself from ransomware hackers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

With thousands of people receiving ransom messages from cybercriminals every day, Devangshu Dutta explains how you can defeat the hackers.

Kulbhushan Jadhav files mercy petition to Pak army chief

Kulbhushan Jadhav files mercy petition to Pak army chief

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The ISPR has claimed that Jadhav has admitted to his involvement in espionage, terrorist and subversive activities in Pakistan

Sebi's plan to sell select assets of Mallya falls flat

Sebi's plan to sell select assets of Mallya falls flat

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The assets mentioned in the Sebi order are already in possession of the ED for violation of an anti-money laundering law by Mallya and PMLA overrides all other laws, providing ED first right over the assets.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Simple Witness

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Maruti Warke's basic understanding illustrated how far outside the system most less privileged Indians are -- simple, innocent people barely but admirably eking out an existence, with almost no knowledge of their surroundings or owning even the basic smarts to go about life. The same people who instinctively and often astutely vote governments into and out of office in New Delhi without knowing the entire reality of this country. The folks who are actually the essence of India.

India rejects Pak army chief's claim of killing 11 soldiers

India rejects Pak army chief's claim of killing 11 soldiers

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Gen Sharif had asked the Indian Army to 'show courage' and own the deaths of its security personnel.

Want guarantee on safety of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife and mother: India to Pak

Want guarantee on safety of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife and mother: India to Pak

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The external affairs ministry said Pakistan has also been asked not to subject the two women to any questioning, harassment or interrogation during their stay in Pakistan.

'Said would instead of wouldn't': Trump says he misspoke on Russia meddling

'Said would instead of wouldn't': Trump says he misspoke on Russia meddling

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Trump said that he and Putin are planning to have more meetings in the future.

Defiant Pakistan rules out consular access to Jadhav

Defiant Pakistan rules out consular access to Jadhav

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

"Under the law we cannot give consular access to Khubhushan who was involved in spying," Pakistan Military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor told reporters.

Modi in Qingdao tomorrow to attend SCO Summit, India's focus on combating terror

Modi in Qingdao tomorrow to attend SCO Summit, India's focus on combating terror

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Modi will hold several bilateral meetings with the leaders of the SCO member countries including China's Xi Jinping.

Biggest threat the India Inc faces

Biggest threat the India Inc faces

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

New risks have been identified, which include risk of non-compliance, business investment risk and legal regulatory risk.

Stalin's dream for now is to ward off BJP's kiss of death

Stalin's dream for now is to ward off BJP's kiss of death

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Wary of how its alliance with the BJP in the past had cost it votes, the party is determined to steer clear of any harm by association, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pakistan in talks with Sri Lanka, Bangla to replace India

Pakistan in talks with Sri Lanka, Bangla to replace India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Pakistan didn't harbour any hopes of India fulfilling its commitment of playing the series.

'Facebook enhancing security features ahead of polls in India, Brazil'

'Facebook enhancing security features ahead of polls in India, Brazil'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Zuckerberg, in an interview with The New York Times, referred to the artificial intelligence tools deployed by Facebook to detect fake accounts trying to manipulate news and influence the elections.

No proposal for MFN status to India under consideration: Pak

No proposal for MFN status to India under consideration: Pak

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

There is no proposal under consideration to give India the Most Favoured Nation status, Pakistan Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has said.

Diplomatic efforts prevented India from gaining NSG entry: Aziz

Diplomatic efforts prevented India from gaining NSG entry: Aziz

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said that hectic diplomatic efforts were made to inform the world leaders about Pakistan's position on the NSG entry.

When will governments wake up to the terror threat?

When will governments wake up to the terror threat?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'It is strange that a country like India, which had gone through crisis after crisis resulting from militancy, insurgency and terrorist attacks, should still be practising ad hocism in managing its security imperatives,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and former member of the Joint Intelligence Council.

Peter, Indrani siphoned off funds from 9X media: CBI

Peter, Indrani siphoned off funds from 9X media: CBI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The CBI also told the court that it has sought Interpol's help in seeking access to overseas bank accounts of the Mukerjeas