News for 'peacekeepers'

He's a spy, not a businessman: Pakistan at ICJ in Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

He's a spy, not a businessman: Pakistan at ICJ in Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Pakistan's lawyer Khawar Qureshi also alleged that Jadhav was an "instrument of India's official policy of terror".

UK backs India's bid for UNSC seat: Brown

UK backs India's bid for UNSC seat: Brown

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

It is time to formally recognise on a more consistent and regular basis the reality of the emerging new world order, he said.

India planned to 'eliminate' LTTE chief in 1987

India planned to 'eliminate' LTTE chief in 1987

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

A former officer of the Indian army, who had headed the peacekeeping force in Sri Lanka, has claimed that the then Indian High Commissioner to Colombo J N Dixit had asked him in 1987 to eliminate LTTE chief V Prabhakaran when he comes for a flag meeting with the force.

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Jawans are not rich and their families need succour in their time of loss.'

Image: George Clooney bats for peace

Image: George Clooney bats for peace

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

The actor, who visited Darfur earlier this year, told the United Nations that the way it deals with the crisis there 'will be your legacy, your Rwanda, your Cambodia, your Auschwitz'

Indian appointed new chief of UNMIS in Sudan

Indian appointed new chief of UNMIS in Sudan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

The Mission was established in March, 2005 to monitor the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed by Sudanese government and Sudan People's Liberation Movement.

Head of all-female Indian UN force in Liberia

Head of all-female Indian UN force in Liberia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

This is the first time the world body has sent an all-woman specialised police unit as part of a peacekeeping operation.

India, EU sign political declaration

India, EU sign political declaration

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

As part of their joint efforts to fight terrorism, India and the European Union today decided to work towards blocking access to terrorist financing and to cooperate in the fight against money-laundering

SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud rejected the Centre's argument of physiological limitations and social norms for denying them permanent commission and command postings, saying it is disturbing and against the concept of equality.

Should we forgive the LTTE? Tell us

Should we forgive the LTTE? Tell us

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Should India forgive the LTTE for killing Rajiv Gandhi?

India, Russia to show military might

India, Russia to show military might

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

India is the second country with which Russia is holding a joint military exercise, following the one with China.

Kasuri rakes up Kashmir again

Kasuri rakes up Kashmir again

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The Pakistan foreign minister has called for the expansion of the UN peacekeepers' role in Kashmir.

Modi departs for New York to hold talks with Obama

Modi departs for New York to hold talks with Obama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Concluding his whirlwind tour of Silicon Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for New York where he will have a packed schedule that includes talks with US President Barack Obama.

NATO moves beyond Kabul

NATO moves beyond Kabul

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

The resolution, which was passed unanimously, would extend the NATO led force's area of operations to several provinces which are now ruled by armed warlords.

Saudis include Pakistan in 34-nation military bloc, but Islamabad has no idea

Saudis include Pakistan in 34-nation military bloc, but Islamabad has no idea

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Pakistan found itself in the cross hairs of Middle East politics after Saudi Arabia included it in a 34-nation military coalition of Muslim countries to combat terrorism without getting Islamabad's consent, media reports said on Wednesday.

Spain indicts 13 terrorists

Spain indicts 13 terrorists

Rediff.com18 May 2005

The indictment said the suspects, mostly Moroccans, had formed two Al Qaeda terror cells in 2003 --one in Morocco and one in Madrid.

Modi among 48 leaders to endorse UN chief's campaign to combat sexual abuse

Modi among 48 leaders to endorse UN chief's campaign to combat sexual abuse

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

UN peacekeeping missions are facing allegations of sexual abuse in African countries. In 2017, Guterres had launched a campaign to prevent and end sexual exploitation by UN personnel.

Syrians troops leave Lebanon

Syrians troops leave Lebanon

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Syrian troops had entered the smaller nation as peacekeepers in 1976.

Afghan plane with 96 passengers missing

Afghan plane with 96 passengers missing

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

A Kam Air plane in Afghanistan with 96 passengers onboard has gone missing, agency reports said.

PIX: Katrina, Kangana, Alia look GORGEOUS at Jio MAMI

PIX: Katrina, Kangana, Alia look GORGEOUS at Jio MAMI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Check out the red carpet.

12 Chinese killed in Afghanistan

12 Chinese killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

This is by far the most serious incident involving nationals from China, which shares a 40-kilometre border with Afghanistan, since the fall of the Taliban in late 2001.

We're going to be in Iraq for as long as it takes

We're going to be in Iraq for as long as it takes

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

'We're there until the Iraqi people have a democracy and make sure they are not a threat to their neighbors.' General Richard B Myers talks to Hamid Mir.

PM to discuss US troops request with Sonia

PM to discuss US troops request with Sonia

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

The Congress is strongly opposed to deploying Indian troops in Iraq except under UN auspices.

Special Series: The story of IPKF in Sri Lanka

Special Series: The story of IPKF in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

We present to you a special series that we had done 10 years after the IPKF withdrew from the island nation

UN orders evacuation of staff from Iraq border

UN orders evacuation of staff from Iraq border

Rediff.com9 Mar 2003

The decision was taken after its staff found that parts of the fence on the Iraq-Kuwait border had been breached.

A legendary peacemaker passes away

A legendary peacemaker passes away

Rediff.com4 Nov 2003

Gen Myers to plead for Indian troops

Gen Myers to plead for Indian troops

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

IAF all set to keep peace in Congo

IAF all set to keep peace in Congo

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

A 243-strong contingent, which will be in the African nation for a year, was given a ceremonial flag-off by Air Chief Marshal S Krishnaswamy.

IAF contingent to keep peace in Congo

IAF contingent to keep peace in Congo

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Air chief S Krishnaswamy will be there when the group of about 250 people leaves on July 11 to the east of Congo, where forces opposed to the government of Joseph Kabila have been active.

27 killed as Mali hostages crisis ends; 20 Indians rescued

27 killed as Mali hostages crisis ends; 20 Indians rescued

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

At least 27 people were reported dead on Friday after Malian commandos stormed the Radisson Blu Hotel in Mali's capital, Bamako with at least 170 people inside, many of them foreigners, that had been seized by Islamist gunmen.

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The AH-64E Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, and is flown by the US army.

PM thanks Americans and heads home after seven-day trip

PM thanks Americans and heads home after seven-day trip

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

"My USA (trip) demonstrates the extraordinary depth and diversity of our relationship. A lot of ground has been covered in these few days (sic)," Modi tweeted before his departure.

340 defence personnel killed in past 3 years: Govt

340 defence personnel killed in past 3 years: Govt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

In the last three years, 340 defence personnel have been killed inside and outside the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said 27 Indian Army troops have been killed in ceasefire violations across the Line of Control in the last 10 years and 523 such violations have taken place in the past three years.