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Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'How Xi Jinping will withdraw the aggression and justify it to his Communist party in case of a negotiated settlement might be his biggest headache.' 'Unless he is ready to gamble on an armed conflict, whose outcome given India's battle-readiness and determination is always uncertain,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Trupti Desai cancels Sabarimala plan; govt says no security

Trupti Desai cancels Sabarimala plan; govt says no security

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The Kerala government dubbed Desai's attempt to visit Sabarimala as a 'conspiracy'.

Ladakh Stand-off: 'It is a game of patience'

Ladakh Stand-off: 'It is a game of patience'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'India's challenge is status quo ante. China's challenge is a face-saving exit'

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Indian diplomacy faltered amidst multiple failures of statecraft.' 'The functionaries responsible must be held to account for their abject failure,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Cross-LoC bus cancelled over Pak trucker's arrest for smuggling

Cross-LoC bus cancelled over Pak trucker's arrest for smuggling

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service was cancelled on Monday following the recovery of 114 kg narcotics from a truck, which crossed over from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, triggering a standoff between the two sides.

'We may see more violence on China border'

'We may see more violence on China border'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'During disengagement, you don't find violence.' 'And that, too, the killing of a commanding officer.' 'This indicates that this is more serious than previous incidents.'

Self-styled godman Rampal acquitted, but to remain in jail

Self-styled godman Rampal acquitted, but to remain in jail

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Rampal won't walk free as he is facing several other charges including murder.

CIA device: Why I climbed Nanda Devi

CIA device: Why I climbed Nanda Devi

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'Nanda Devi is not an easy mountain to climb.'

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Trump threatens to use military to quell violent protests across US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Trump also said all Americans were "rightly sickened and revolted by the brutal death" of Floyd, and asserted that justice will be served.

On Doklam, Rajnath says 'solution soon, China will make a positive move'

On Doklam, Rajnath says 'solution soon, China will make a positive move'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Singh also said that Indian security forces were capable of defending the country's territories.

Rampal arrested from his ashram, to be produced in court on Thursday

Rampal arrested from his ashram, to be produced in court on Thursday

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Self-styled 'godman' Rampal was on Wednesday arrested from his ashram, ending an over two-week tense standoff between his supporters and the police after close to 15,000 of his followers were evacuated from the sprawling premises.

Violence erupts as Catalans vote on split from Spain

Violence erupts as Catalans vote on split from Spain

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

The Spanish government has pledged to stop the poll, which is declared illegal by the country's constitutional court.

Shoes hurled at Punjab NRI affairs minister in New York

Shoes hurled at Punjab NRI affairs minister in New York

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

A senior cabinet minister in the Punjab government and his delegation came under attack in New York as hundreds of Sikhs protesting his visit allegedly threw stones and hurled a shoe at the leaders, following which the police took two youths into custody.

'Yogiji is scared of Priyanka Gandhi'

'Yogiji is scared of Priyanka Gandhi'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Yogiji is saying he is doing good work, but when you go on the ground you will see the reality.'

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The Spanish government in Madrid invoked article 155 of the country's constitution, dismantling Catalonia's autonomy.

3 killed in shooting at US family planning centre

3 killed in shooting at US family planning centre

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Two civilians and one police officer died after the gunman stormed the centre.

BHU violence: Officials axed; 1,000 students booked

BHU violence: Officials axed; 1,000 students booked

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

As opposition parties targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party over the police action on the campus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and asked him to address the issue at the earliest.

Oberoi-Trident Hotel cleared; 30 bodies found

Oberoi-Trident Hotel cleared; 30 bodies found

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Four people injured in the Oberoi standoff have been taken to the Breach Candy Hospital. The four people have been identified as Apoorva Parekh, Siddharth Tyagi, Ketan Desai and Amardeep Sethi.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

India pushes more troops in Doka La in longest impasse with China since 1962

India pushes more troops in Doka La in longest impasse with China since 1962

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

India brought in more troops after the destruction of two of its bunkers and "aggressive tactics" adopted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army

Militants free over 70 children

Militants free over 70 children

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The militants equipped with rocket launchers and grenades, took the children hostage after storming a school following a gun battle with police at Domail village in Karak district of the NWFP.

Border dispute with China can be resolved through structural dialogue: Rajnath

Border dispute with China can be resolved through structural dialogue: Rajnath

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Singh said the Doklam "deadlock" was resolved similarly and without any confrontation.

Amid Doklam stand-off, Jailtey says forces strong enough to meet any challenge

Amid Doklam stand-off, Jailtey says forces strong enough to meet any challenge

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

He also said in the Rajya Sabha that the people of the country have a predominant wish of retrieving the parts of Jammu and Kashmir occupied by Pakistan since 1948.

'The CBI has to be blamed'

'The CBI has to be blamed'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'In the CBI's history, a situation like this has never ever occurred.'

'Mamata is on a dharna because something is fishy'

'Mamata is on a dharna because something is fishy'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'She is worried that the small fry have been caught, soon the big fish too will be caught.'

Ashrams run by 'godmen' are centres of terror: BJP

Ashrams run by 'godmen' are centres of terror: BJP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party has sought a ban on ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal, saying they have become centres of "terror" in the name of faith.

US: Sikh stabbed to death for refusing to sell cigarettes

US: Sikh stabbed to death for refusing to sell cigarettes

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Jagjeet Singh, who was a clerk at the Hatch Food and Gas convenience store, came to the US 18 months ago and stayed with his sister and brother-in-law in Modesto.

Govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 8

Govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 8

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The seventh round of talks between protesting unions and three central ministers ended inconclusively on Monday as the farmer leaders insisted on the repeal of the three contentious farm laws right from the beginning, even as the government listed various benefits from the Acts.

Woman climbs base of Statue of Liberty to protest Trump's immigration policy

Woman climbs base of Statue of Liberty to protest Trump's immigration policy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The woman was part of a group of protesters and had declared that she wouldn't come down until "all the children are released.

'Chinese have taken a huge slice of our land'

'Chinese have taken a huge slice of our land'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'Today, our vast green pastures where local herders used to take their cattle to graze have been taken over by the Chinese.' 'The people in the Galwan Valley have lost their lands where their cattle used to graze.'

'India will take years to recover from what has been done and is being done by the government'

'India will take years to recover from what has been done and is being done by the government'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Today, the State is permanently going after politicians, but also civil society, academics and all those it is threatened by or irritated with.'

Sabarimala temple board to seek more time to implement SC order

Sabarimala temple board to seek more time to implement SC order

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

This is the third time the temple is opening after the court verdict, though no girl or woman in the previously banned age group could offer prayers so far following stiff resistance by devotees and activists, opposing any change in the temple traditions. The apex court on September 28 lifted the age-old ban on entry of girls and women in the 10-50 age group.

Gunfire in Ferguson a year after the killing of black teen

Gunfire in Ferguson a year after the killing of black teen

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Ferguson on edge on the first anniversary of the killing of Micheal Brown that left America outraged

Centre's talks with farmers fail, next meet on Dec 3

Centre's talks with farmers fail, next meet on Dec 3

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The farmer representatives were unanimous in seeking repeal of the 3 laws.

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Priyanka spent the night at the guesthouse, turning down all requests of the local administration to return.

Poisoned Russian ex-spy discharged from UK hospital

Poisoned Russian ex-spy discharged from UK hospital

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The 66-year-old former Russian double agent and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a shopping centre bench in the Salisbury town on March 4. They were hospitalised in critical condition after he was found poisoned and spent weeks in critical condition.

Cambodia: gunmen shoot toddler

Cambodia: gunmen shoot toddler

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

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.

'Paris attack mastermind may have committed suicide,' says French envoy

'Paris attack mastermind may have committed suicide,' says French envoy

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Belgian jihadist Abdelhamid Abaaoud may have committed suicide during the pre-dawn raids on Wednesday, said French Ambassaador to India Franois Richier.

Mizoram CEO leaves for Delhi on EC summons; protests called off

Mizoram CEO leaves for Delhi on EC summons; protests called off

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The agitation demanding his removal had been launched on Tuesday and resumed Wednesday morning by a large number of Young Mizo Association members in front of the CEO's office from 8 am. The protestors later dispersed.