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India, China agree to 'speed up' resolution of LAC standoff: Chinese Defence Ministry

India, China agree to 'speed up' resolution of LAC standoff: Chinese Defence Ministry

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told the media in Beijing on Monday that the two sides held an in-depth exchange of views on expediting the resolution of relevant issues.

You were not even born when...: Imran slams Pak army officer

You were not even born when...: Imran slams Pak army officer

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Khan took strong exception to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) allegations against him and said the spokesperson of the army's military wing was not even born when he represented Pakistan in the world.

Under Modi, India more likely to respond with force to Pak: US intel

Under Modi, India more likely to respond with force to Pak: US intel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The annual threat assessment of the US Intelligence Community released by the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) also said that the 'expanded military posture by both India and China along the disputed border elevates the risk of armed confrontation between two nuclear powers that might involve direct threats to US persons and interests and calls for US intervention'.

Manipur govt forms panel to probe police excesses on protesters

Manipur govt forms panel to probe police excesses on protesters

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The committee will be headed by IGP (administration) K Jayanta, the order said, adding that it will "submit the report at the earliest."

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The interim government in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday claimed that some '30 to 40' terrorists are hiding at the Lahore residence of former prime minister Imran Khan, giving him an ultimatum of 24 hours to hand them over or face stern action.

Rooney charged with violent conduct

Rooney charged with violent conduct

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

The Manchester United striker was charged with violent conduct on Wednesday following his clash with Bolton Wanderers defender Tal Ben Haim.

BJP draws flak for appointing cop murder accused as mandal prez in UP

BJP draws flak for appointing cop murder accused as mandal prez in UP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Sachin Ahlawat, allegedly involved in the violence in Mahav village of Bulandshahr's Sayana area after rumour of alleged cow slaughter, has been appointed BJP's 'mandal president' of BB Nagar.

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Khan will be presented before the accountability court on Wednesday, a NAB source was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

Indian, Chinese armies hold talks for 3rd straight day

Indian, Chinese armies hold talks for 3rd straight day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The talks between the two sides near Galwan Valley ended in a stalemate on Tuesday as well as Wednesday, the sources said.

Army rolls out ultra-light M-777 howitzers along China border in Arunachal

Army rolls out ultra-light M-777 howitzers along China border in Arunachal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Indian Army has deployed a significant number of easily transportable M-777 ultra-light howitzers in mountainous regions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, military officials said on Thursday.

Days after clash, China releases 10 Indian soldiers

Days after clash, China releases 10 Indian soldiers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The last time the Chinese military had taken Indian soldiers captive was in July 1962 after a clash in Galwan Valley.

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) continued to be imposed in the clash site and surrounding areas, they said.

PM should tell nation how Chinese occupied Indian territory: Sonia

PM should tell nation how Chinese occupied Indian territory: Sonia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

"Today when there is so much anger over Chinese intrusion, the prime minister should come out and tell the nation how the Chinese managed to commit this act of aggression," Gandhi said in a video message.

Sunday's border talks with China to take place on Indian side of LAC

Sunday's border talks with China to take place on Indian side of LAC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The 16th round of military talks between India and China on the lingering border standoff in eastern Ladakh will be held on July 17 on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region, official sources said on Friday.

Army chief reviews security preparedness along LAC in Himachal, U'khand

Army chief reviews security preparedness along LAC in Himachal, U'khand

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

This is Gen Pande's first visit to the sector after taking over as the chief of the Indian Army on April 30.

India, China agree to maintain momentum in dialogue

India, China agree to maintain momentum in dialogue

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5 last year following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area and both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Close to 2,000 passengers are stranded at the premises of the airport, the terminal building of which can handle only 750 passengers -- 250 for arrival and 500 for departure -- at a time.

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'There is a list with the Ministry of Home Affairs that has the details and names of the terrorist organisations that attack the Indian Army.'

Setback to Mamata as SC upholds order to deploy central forces in Bengal

Setback to Mamata as SC upholds order to deploy central forces in Bengal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The apex court, which dismissed the pleas filed by the West Bengal government and the State Election Commission (SEC) challenging the high court order, said the tenor of the high court order was ultimately to ensure free and fair election in the state.

India-China border 'generally' stable: Chinese FM to Jaishankar

India-China border 'generally' stable: Chinese FM to Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang reiterated that the situation at the India-China border is generally stable and both sides should consolidate the present achievements and strictly abide by the relevant agreements while pushing for further cooling and easing of the conditions for sustainable peace and tranquillity at the frontier.

What caused the violent Shia-police clash in Lucknow?

What caused the violent Shia-police clash in Lucknow?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

With the traditional proximity between Lucknow's Shias and the BJP being no secret, speculation is rife that the issue over which tension was heightened by the Shia community leader and cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawaad, was uncalled for at a time when the Id festival is just round the corner.

UK PM terms Sino-India standoff 'as very worrying situation'

UK PM terms Sino-India standoff 'as very worrying situation'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Responding to Conservative Party MP Flick Drummond on the implications for British interests of a dispute between a 'Commonwealth member and the world's largest democracy on the one side, and a state that challenges our notion of democracy on the other,' he described the escalation in eastern Ladakh as "a very serious and worrying situation", which the UK is "monitoring closely".

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The batch of five experts will also play a role as interpreters between India and China sides during border personnel meetings, sources said.

Will NOT tolerate any violence in Tibet: China

Will NOT tolerate any violence in Tibet: China

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

China on Tuesday vowed to "resolutely crack down" any attempt to incite unrest, blaming overseas activist groups and the Dalai Lama of instigating the recent spate of self-immolations by Buddhist monks and violent clashes in Tibetan-inhabited areas.

Euro: Slovakia make life difficult for Russia with 2-1 win

Euro: Slovakia make life difficult for Russia with 2-1 win

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Just 24 hours after UEFA told Russia it would be expelled from the tournament if their fans caused more crowd trouble, the Slovaks outplayed them for large parts of a match contested under a closed roof because of forecasts of heavy rain.

Govt grants special powers to forces to buy weapons

Govt grants special powers to forces to buy weapons

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The government has also relaxed certain rules to cut delays in military purchase like allowing the three services to procure required weapons and equipment from a single vendor, the sources said.

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The farmers' tractor rally - Kisaan Parade - against the farm laws was expected to be held after 12 pm. However, huge crowds gathered on the borders at around 8 am.

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The situation is now under control in the area, which is on the border between the Kolasib district of Mizoram and Cachar district of Assam.

S&P downgrades Egypt's sovereign rating

S&P downgrades Egypt's sovereign rating

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The rating of Egypt has been cut one notch from 'BB-' to 'B+'.

China, India should be partners rather than rivals: Chinese FM

China, India should be partners rather than rivals: Chinese FM

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'China and India have encountered some setbacks in recent years which do not serve the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples'

India, Pak enhancing nuclear capacity, expanding arsenal: Think tank

India, Pak enhancing nuclear capacity, expanding arsenal: Think tank

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'China is in the middle of a substantial expansion of its nuclear weapon arsenal, which satellite images indicate includes the construction of over 300 new missile silos,' SIPRI's statement noted.

JNU clash: Edu ministry seeks report, students' union demands judicial probe

JNU clash: Edu ministry seeks report, students' union demands judicial probe

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Student bodies protested outside the Jamia Millia Islamia against what transpired at JNU and to demand that food choices cannot be imposed on people in the name of Ram Navami.

PHOTOS: PSG fans clash with Paris police after final loss

PHOTOS: PSG fans clash with Paris police after final loss

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Paris police were attacked and shops in the French capital were vandalised overnight following Paris Saint Germain's (PSG) defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday.

Sri Lankan PM's house set afire; 2 shot, several hurt in protests

Sri Lankan PM's house set afire; 2 shot, several hurt in protests

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence in the city of Kurunegala in the north-western province was set on fire on Monday, hours after the leader tendered his resignation.

As Hooghly simmers, Mamata appeals to 'Hindu brothers' to protect minorities

As Hooghly simmers, Mamata appeals to 'Hindu brothers' to protect minorities

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appealed for peace and asked "Hindu brothers" to ensure that minorities are protected, as prohibitory orders remained in force after post-Ram Navami violence in two towns of the densely populate Hooghly district.

Delhi riots: Man who harboured gun-toting riot accused convicted

Delhi riots: Man who harboured gun-toting riot accused convicted

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Pathan had allegedly aimed a pistol at Delhi Police Head Constable Deepak Dahiya with an "intention to kill" him on February 24, 2020, as per the police.

In a cage, Mubarak faces trial for murder

In a cage, Mubarak faces trial for murder

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Five months after a popular uprising ousted him from nearly three decades of absolute power, deposed president Hosni Mubarak was flown into Cairo on Wednesday to face trial for murder and corruption.

3 months on, CBI charges five in missing Manipuri students case

3 months on, CBI charges five in missing Manipuri students case

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The agency filed the charge sheets in the interconnected cases before a designated special court in Kamrup, giving a sequence of events before they went missing.

India-China Ladakh standoff: 20 ITBP troops given gallantry medals

India-China Ladakh standoff: 20 ITBP troops given gallantry medals

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Twenty personnel of the India-China LAC guarding Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force, who displayed bravery during the violent clashes and ongoing military standoff between the two countries in the eastern Ladakh region in May-June 2020, were on Sunday decorated with police gallantry medals.

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The spark for the raging violence was lit by demonstrations by tribal groups against a move to grant the majority Meiteis the Scheduled Tribe status, which the residents of the hills had been enjoying for decades since Independence.