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Doval hopeful and positive about boundary talks with China

Doval hopeful and positive about boundary talks with China

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Describing the boundary talks with China as "positive", National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday said India has inalienable positions and the government will protect vital national interests.

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The facts have become unimportant and useless.' 'What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.' 'And the abusing of rivals as being traitors,' says Aakar Patel.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

Ministries asked to stop leakage of classified info to media

Ministries asked to stop leakage of classified info to media

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Various ministries, including home and defence, have been asked to take necessary steps to prevent leakage of classified information to the media and fix responsibility in case the leakage takes place.

Pak's ISI has connections with terror groups: US

Pak's ISI has connections with terror groups: US

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

"I think it's clear to me that the ISI has connections with terrorist groups," General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Nepalese cops cross border to take shelter in Indian posts

Nepalese cops cross border to take shelter in Indian posts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In an unprecedented incident, over three dozen armed Nepalese police personnel crossed the border and took shelter in frontier posts of Sashastra Seema Bal.

'Weak Modi is scared of Xi': Rahul attacks govt over Masood Azhar

'Weak Modi is scared of Xi': Rahul attacks govt over Masood Azhar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The Congress questioned Modi what was the use of "swinging" with Xi.

India prefers action over talks with Pak

India prefers action over talks with Pak

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Amid the see-sawing developments of dialogue between India and Pakistan, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that New Delhi's priority would be action over talks in the aftermath of the deadly Pathankot terror attack.

16 Indians stranded in Iraq moved out, one of the 40 abducted escapes

16 Indians stranded in Iraq moved out, one of the 40 abducted escapes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Sixteen Indians stranded in violence-affected areas of Iraq have been evacuated even as one of the 40 abducted Indians has fled from the captors in Mosul town which is under the control of the militants.

In meeting with Russian deputy PM, Modi hopes to take ties to the next level

In meeting with Russian deputy PM, Modi hopes to take ties to the next level

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Russia as a "time-tested and reliable friend" and said he intends to take the relationship to a higher level.

Didn't see any 'tukde-tukde' gang in JNU: Jaishankar

Didn't see any 'tukde-tukde' gang in JNU: Jaishankar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The external affairs minister, a JNU alumnus, condemned the attack on the university campus. He said it's completely against the culture and tradition of the university.

Army chief, NSA, FS visited Bhutan 2 weeks ago

Army chief, NSA, FS visited Bhutan 2 weeks ago

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The visit by Gen Rawat, Ajit Doval and Vijay Gokhale was the first such high-level trip from India to Bhutan after the Doklam standoff.

Kashmir unrest: PM to chair high level meeting on Tuesday

Kashmir unrest: PM to chair high level meeting on Tuesday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir which is witnessing violent clashes between security forces and protesters in the aftermath of killing of Hizbul Mujahideen's poster boy Burhan Wani.

Indo-Pak talks unlikely this week

Indo-Pak talks unlikely this week

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Although there has been no official word so far, it is unlikely that Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar would travel to Islamabd as planned this Thursday for talks with his Pakistani counterpart for the comprehensive bilateral dialogue.

Regret not enough, US must apologise: Experts on Devyani arrest

Regret not enough, US must apologise: Experts on Devyani arrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

"The incident involving India's deputy consul general was outrageous, deplorable and inexcusable. Period. Full stop."

Fresh Chinese incursion reported in Uttarakhand

Fresh Chinese incursion reported in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

A group of shepherds were asked to vacate the land by troops of the PLA.

What was Vajpayee like as prime minister?

What was Vajpayee like as prime minister?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Former RA&W chief A S Dulat, who served as Atalji's adviser on Kashmir, gives us an insider's glimpse of a prime minister he has hailed as the 'greatest after Nehru'.

PM reviews status of Nuclear Command Authority

PM reviews status of Nuclear Command Authority

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday took stock of the preparedness of the country's nuclear arsenal with the top security brass, including chiefs of the three services.

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modi presented Obama with a richly silk-covered special edition of Mahatma Gandhi's interpretation of the Bhagvad Gita, and recordings of Dr Martin Luther King's speech when he visited India in 1959 and also a specially framed photograph of Dr King when he visited Rajghat. Modi had scrupulously researched and selected these gifts for Obama and more gifts would be presented on Tuesday during their summit for both the President and the First Family.

Trump meets Singapore PM Lee; hopes 'nice' outcome from summit with Kim

Trump meets Singapore PM Lee; hopes 'nice' outcome from summit with Kim

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The US president was received by Lee at the presidential palace Istana, where they were expected to discuss everything from the summit preparations to America's tariff threats.

Russian deputy PM holds talks with Swaraj

Russian deputy PM holds talks with Swaraj

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

In first high-level engagement between India and Russia after National Democratic Alliance government came to power, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry O Rogozin on Wednesday held extensive talks on crucial bilateral issues including trade and energy security.

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Trump's assertion came after he branded Comey as a "leaker".

Why did Brahmaputra turn black? PM asks ministries to find out

Why did Brahmaputra turn black? PM asks ministries to find out

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Meanwhile, China has denied plans to construct a tunnel to divert Brahmaputra river waters.

Pathankot terror attack: Pakistan lodges FIR with no names

Pathankot terror attack: Pakistan lodges FIR with no names

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Pakistani authorities have lodged a first information report into the Pathankot terror attack case, officials said on Friday.

Amid Sikkim standoff, China hints bilateral at BRICS NSA meet

Amid Sikkim standoff, China hints bilateral at BRICS NSA meet

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

NSA Doval is set to travel to Beijing this week to attend the BRICS NSAs meeting scheduled to be held from July 27-28

'No guarantee' by French govt is latest skeleton in Rafale cupboard: Rahul

'No guarantee' by French govt is latest skeleton in Rafale cupboard: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Rahul targets the Modi government on Twitter, using the hashtag "BikGayaChowkidar".

Why America hates Iran

Why America hates Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

India should do what we can to ensure that our two friends do not get into a confrontation that is meaningless and ultimately damaging to everyone including us.

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua has alleged that America's efforts to include India in the Nuclear Suppliers Group was part of a "greater design" to contain China and prevent the resurgence of Russia.

Better ties with Pak depends on this Sharif, not the other one

Better ties with Pak depends on this Sharif, not the other one

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'We will have to wait till the snows melt in June/July 2016 before we can get a clearer idea of whether Pakistan intends to get serious about ending support for cross-border terrorism,' says G Parthasarathy, India's former high commissioner to Pakistan.

Trump's Attorney General in trouble over Russian connection

Trump's Attorney General in trouble over Russian connection

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The Trump Administration plunged into another crisis on Thursday after reports surfaced that United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions met twice with Russian envoy to Washington during the presidential elections last year.

Modi prefers total control in his hands

Modi prefers total control in his hands

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'Modi personally provides the higher direction of the ministry and the minister then works with bureaucrats on implementation,' points out Aakar Patel.

US options on North Korea effective and overwhelming: Trump

US options on North Korea effective and overwhelming: Trump

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

The US president's remarks came in response to the latest ballistic missile test conducted by North Korea on Friday.

Sitharaman to hold meetings with service chiefs daily

Sitharaman to hold meetings with service chiefs daily

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

She would also have a separate meeting with the defence secretary every day.

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Cong blames BJP, Doval for 'releasing' Masood Azhar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Rahul reiterated that there was massive corruption in the Rafale deal.

Pak invites Sushma to international meet on Afghanistan

Pak invites Sushma to international meet on Afghanistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

India is likely to send a high-level delegation, headed by the minister, given the conference's importance.

Did Doval exchange a princess for Christian Michel?

Did Doval exchange a princess for Christian Michel?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'As she was dragged off the yacht, the princess cried, "I won't go back to the UAE, just kill me now!"' 'She hasn't been heard of since then.' 'Perhaps she is dead.' 'If so, Modi's government has blood on its hands,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Pakistan says its nuclear assets completely safe

Pakistan says its nuclear assets completely safe

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Pakistan on Thursday said its nuclear assets are completely safe and dismissed the world's suspicions as "baseless" at a meeting of the National Command Authority chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

India issues visa to 5-member Pakistan Pathankot probe team

India issues visa to 5-member Pakistan Pathankot probe team

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The team's movement would be restricted only to the area of the engagement between security forces and the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists.

Modi leaves for Bhutan on his first foreign visit as PM

Modi leaves for Bhutan on his first foreign visit as PM

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday embarked on a visit to Bhutan, his first foreign destination since he took over, with a focus on making development cooperation with the neighbouring country 'more effective'.

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

India-China: 'More dangerous than before'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Why has the peace been kept?' 'Basically because there is a balance.' 'Maybe they think that balance has changed.' 'People can make mistakes. People can miscalculate.' 'If that is the cause, then I think what we have done, matching their build-up, etc, it is giving a good account of ourselves in the face-offs.'