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US seeks 'talk and trade' to rebuild India ties

US seeks 'talk and trade' to rebuild India ties

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Rows over drug patents, solar panels and software piracy have blighted relations of late.

China ignores India's role in rescuing ship from pirates

China ignores India's role in rescuing ship from pirates

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

When questioned about the absence of any mention of the Indian Navy's role in the operation, Hua said China's ministry of defence should be approached for details.

The KILLER regime: Hair-raising tales from North Korea

The KILLER regime: Hair-raising tales from North Korea

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Firing squad seems to be a 'standard' form of punishment in North Korea, and is often freely used for various offences, ranging from murder, rape, grand theft, drug smuggling, treason, piracy, cellphone use, and stealing food.

Accessing pirated content might lead to prison term & Rs 3-lakh fine

Accessing pirated content might lead to prison term & Rs 3-lakh fine

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The recent blocking of websites by Internet service providers was prompted by court orders to prevent piracy of Dishoom, the Bollywood movie

China's nuke subs in Gulf of Aden could cause unease, says experts

China's nuke subs in Gulf of Aden could cause unease, says experts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

China for the first time has divulged the deployment of a nuclear submarine for anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, a move defence experts say could cause unease among neighbours, including India.

'Don't hang the Italian marines, let them repent in jail'

'Don't hang the Italian marines, let them repent in jail'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

A Ganesh Nadar visits the families of the two fishermen killed at sea by two Italian marines, who mistook them for pirates.

Could US ship detained in Tuticorin escape action?

Could US ship detained in Tuticorin escape action?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The American ship, detained by Coast Guard for carrying arms and ammunition off Tamil Nadu coast, may escape action if it is established that the vessel was cruising beyond Indian territorial waters, a top official said.

Italy goes to UN to seek freedom for marines jailed in India

Italy goes to UN to seek freedom for marines jailed in India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

"Italy is willing to try the marines at home, but in the meantime we ask for their freedom," said Interior Minister Angelino Alfano was quoted as saying by ANSA news agency.

Udta Punjab's producers are 'stuck'

Udta Punjab's producers are 'stuck'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The film is set to release next Friday, June 17, but the makers of Udta Punjab are busy fighting the censor board.

Indians nationals evacuated from strife-torn Yemen to return home

Indians nationals evacuated from strife-torn Yemen to return home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

As many as 350 Indians on Wednesday reached Djibouti after being evacuated on a Navy vessel from Aden, the seaport city of strife-torn Yemen.

SC issues notice to Centre on Somali pirates

SC issues notice to Centre on Somali pirates

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a public interest litigation seeking direction to the government to frame effective anti-piracy guidelines in the wake of increasing incidents of Indian seamen being held hostages by Somali pirates.

'India needs more than 4 lakh hackers'

'India needs more than 4 lakh hackers'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Mohan Gandhi, an Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad graduate provides anti-piracy solutions through his company Entersoft Information Systems. In this interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Gandhi speaks about the challenges while dealing with cyber security and also what it is to be an ethical hacker.

NBA to file case against developers of BT Brinjal

NBA to file case against developers of BT Brinjal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is all set to file the country's firstever bio-piracy criminal case against companies involved in developing BT Brinjal by using its local variety, a top official said.

Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to Udta Punjab leak allegations

Pahlaj Nihalani reacts to Udta Punjab leak allegations

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Nihalani suggests that the producers should exercise more checks and curbs on the censor copy of their films.

Italian marines violate SC order, won't return to India

Italian marines violate SC order, won't return to India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Two Italian marines, who were facing trial in India for allegedly killing two fishermen and were recently granted permission by the Supreme Court to go home to vote in the general election, will not return to India, Italian government said on Monday night.

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

'The kiss had to be sensual, even sexual, not vulgar'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

'Today, 25 years later, Raja Hindustani is as much a Dharmesh Darshan film as it is Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor's 'different' love story.'

India assumes UNSC presidency

India assumes UNSC presidency

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

India, which assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council on Thursday, hopes to reach out to other nations in garnering support for expansion of the world body's top decision-making arm besides seeking a comprehensive anti-piracy strategy to tackle the maritime menace.

Most important oil chokepoints in the world

Most important oil chokepoints in the world

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at most important oil chokepoints in the world.

India ready to face full spectrum of war: CDS Rawat

India ready to face full spectrum of war: CDS Rawat

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The former Chief of Army Staff said India faces the most complex threats and challenges spanning a full spectrum of possible conflict -- from nuclear to sub-conventional -- but asserted that the armed forces are ready to deal with them.

PIX: Advani makes strong case for UNSC reform

PIX: Advani makes strong case for UNSC reform

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has made a strong case for reform of the United Nations Security Council, emphasising that it should be expanded to include nations willing to share responsibility of combating global threats like terrorism and piracy and help in maintaining security.

India to focus on terrorism, global economy, UNSC reforms

India to focus on terrorism, global economy, UNSC reforms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Ahead of the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, India on Monday said its focus at the high-level meeting will be terrorism, UN Security Council reforms, managing the global financial system, Palestine and piracy.

The 'rights' and 'wrongs' of a controversial Bill

The 'rights' and 'wrongs' of a controversial Bill

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Supreme Court denies the Copyright Board the power to grant temporary licences.

In 2012, pirates find themselves in troubled waters

In 2012, pirates find themselves in troubled waters

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Pirate attacks worldwide has witnessed a sharp decline in the first half of 2012 as international naval efforts played a key role in "frustrating" the menace posed by Somali pirates, a global maritime watchdog said on Monday.

French Navy rescues 11 Indian sailors from pirates

French Navy rescues 11 Indian sailors from pirates

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

A French Navy has rescued eleven Indian sailors from suspected pirates at the mouth of the Gulf of Aden. According to a media release of the Embassy of France in New Delhi, the rescue operation took place on January 18 off the coast of Oman.

India holds naval exercises with Sri Lanka, Maldives

India holds naval exercises with Sri Lanka, Maldives

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Six warships are taking part in the five-day exercises code named 'Dosti XI'. Indian Coast Guard ships 'Sankalp' and 'Subhadra' are participating in the war games, while 'Huravee', 'Ghazee' and 'Shaheed Ali' of the Maldivian National Defence Force represent the Maldivian Coast Guard.

Khurshid blames R K Singh for botch up of marines' case

Khurshid blames R K Singh for botch up of marines' case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Justifying the dropping of anti-piracy charges against the two Italian marines, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid o0n Monday said it was "difficult" to prove these and appeared to blame former Home Secretary R K Singh for botching up the case.

Budget 2015: Bollywood expects FM to streamline taxes

Budget 2015: Bollywood expects FM to streamline taxes

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Hindi film industry hopes to get some tax relief from the upcoming Budget 2015-16.

Ill-fated warship INS Vindhyagiri decommissioned

Ill-fated warship INS Vindhyagiri decommissioned

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

INS Vindhyagiri (F-42), the sixth and the last of the Nilgiri class of frigates which was damaged in an accident last year, has been decommissioned.

President Patil returns home after two-nation visit

President Patil returns home after two-nation visit

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Wrapping up the last foreign tour before her tenure comes to an end on July 25, President Pratibha Patil returned to New Delhi on Tuesday after a nine-day visit to the South Africa and Seychelles.

Six events we OVERLOOKED in 2011

Six events we OVERLOOKED in 2011

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Pakistan's "secret war" - separatist movement in Baluchistan province - and the military build-up by India has been ranked high by the prestigious Foreign Policy magazine for events and trends that were overlooked this year, but may be leading the headlines in 2012.

Will the Internet manage to remain free?

Will the Internet manage to remain free?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Internet cannot be regulated by 20th century notions of intellectual property. That is simply because the moment you 'see' something on the Internet it has, in a sense, already been copied onto your computer.

China's rise gets a new dimension: Military bases abroad

China's rise gets a new dimension: Military bases abroad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

China realises that its maritime strength will give it the strategic leverage it needs to emerge as the regional hegemon and a potential superpower, says Harsh V Pant.

Marines case should have been settled in 1st three days: Italy

Marines case should have been settled in 1st three days: Italy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Italy has regretted that the case of two of its marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen should have been resolved in the first three days of the incident, before the issue became enmeshed in India's "deadly judicial and political-electoral gears".

Navy gets a new base for its Special Forces

Navy gets a new base for its Special Forces

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Admiral Sunil Lanba, the Chief of Naval Staff, on Tuesday commissioned the Marine Commandos (MARCOS-East) unit as 'INS Karna' at a function at INS Kalinga in the district.

Top 5: Sites to visit during the Wikipedia blackout!

Top 5: Sites to visit during the Wikipedia blackout!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

So the mother of all information websites has been blacked out for a good 24 hours. Here's a list of sites you can visit to cross check all your details, do your research and submit that project you've been sitting on till the last minute.

Navy helped provide security to MV Suez: Centre

Navy helped provide security to MV Suez: Centre

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The Centre on Friday said that the Indian Navy had 'coordinated' with other navies operating in the piracy-affected region to provide security cover to MV Suez, the Egyptian merchant vessel with six Indian nationals, which was released by Somali pirates four days ago. "The Navy coordinated with other navies in the region so that security cover could be provided to MV Suez, the ship which was released by pirates recently.

BEWARE: Somali pirates aim to make India their next target

BEWARE: Somali pirates aim to make India their next target

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Somali pirates are "shifting their location" towards India, but the country is watchful to deal with such threats, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said.

China regulator blasts Alibaba for illegal business on its sites

China regulator blasts Alibaba for illegal business on its sites

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The Chinese government has accused e-commerce titan Alibaba Group Holding Ltd of not paying enough attention to illegal business conducted on its platforms and failing to take effective steps to snuff it out.

Tuticorin court sentences 35 crew men of US ship to 5 years in jail

Tuticorin court sentences 35 crew men of US ship to 5 years in jail

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Judge Rajasekhar also imposed a fine of Rs 3,000 each on the crew members comprising 12 Indians, three Ukranians, six British and 14 Estonian nationals.