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'Limited war is the only option with China'

'Limited war is the only option with China'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The PLA will not voluntarily withdraw from Indian territory.'

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

An adamant China on Thursday said "no country should or can put itself opposite the NPT".

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Opposed to 'unilateral actions' on Kashmir: China after Xi-Imran meet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In the past, India strongly rejected references made to Jammu and Kashmir in a previous joint statement by Pakistan and China.

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

It is the first-ever visit by a head of the Indian Army to South Korea.

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Kapil Baisala and his father joined the AAP in early 2019, police said. DCP (Crime Branch) Rajesh Deo said his mobile phone has been seized and they have retrieved his WhatsApp data and photos of him and his father joining the party. Baisala's police custody has been extended by two days.

Pakistan's competition with India is a losing game: NYT

Pakistan's competition with India is a losing game: NYT

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Reining in Pakistan's expanding nuclear weapons programme should be an international priority, according to an editorial in the New York Times which said that the country being home to many extremist groups adds to the dangers it presents for South Asia and the entire world.

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The prospects of India becoming a credible manufacturer of defence platforms or major weapon systems for export are remote, says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

UK backs India's NSG bid; offers 'firm support'

UK backs India's NSG bid; offers 'firm support'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

India's case for NSG membership is also being strongly pushed by the US, which has written to other members to support India's bid at the plenary meeting of the group expected to be held in Seoul on June 24.

India, China can pressurise Myanmar: Experts

India, China can pressurise Myanmar: Experts

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Only China and India can put pressure on the Myanmar junta which recently awarded punishment to pro-democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi and an American John Yettaw, say experts.

'Pak's N-programme has increased risk of conflict with India'

'Pak's N-programme has increased risk of conflict with India'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Referring to Pakistan's NSG membership application, the CRS said according to US law, the Obama Administration could apparently back Islamabad's NSG membership without Congressional approval.

'Oh, you are Kakodkar!', President Bush exclaimed

'Oh, you are Kakodkar!', President Bush exclaimed

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Dr Kakodkar's strategic stubbornness ultimately got India what it wanted though the negotiations with the US went to the wire, notes Shivanand Kanavi.

South Korea backs India's NSG membership bid

South Korea backs India's NSG membership bid

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The PM also welcomed South Korea's efforts to maintain peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula.

With America's support, India all set to join missile control regime

With America's support, India all set to join missile control regime

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The move will boost India's efforts to purchase Predator drones from the US and export its high-tech missiles to friendly nations.

India to become full member of MTCR tomorrow

India to become full member of MTCR tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Significantly, China, which stonewalled India's entry into the 48-nation NSG at the just--concluded Seoul plenary, is not a member of 34-nation MTCR.

'Pak may try to scuttle India's nuclear efforts'

'Pak may try to scuttle India's nuclear efforts'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Pakistan, with some help from China, will demand its share in the changing nuclear order.

Australia may ask India to join anti-nukes comm

Australia may ask India to join anti-nukes comm

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Australia, in a bid to take a leading role in getting a global ban on nuclear weapons, may ask the non-Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty signatory nations like India and Pakistan to join its newly set up nuclear disarmament commission. "Australia, being the world's biggest uranium supplier with a track record of its engagement over a range of nuclear issues, is well-equipped to play some kind of leadership role here," said Gareth Evans, who will co-chair the commission.

Indian-origin man jailed for 15 yrs for helping Al Qaeda

Indian-origin man jailed for 15 yrs for helping Al Qaeda

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

India-born American citizen Ahmed Kauser Mohammed has been sentenced to 15 years in jail by a United States court for providing thousands of dollars in material support to the Al Qaeda and other terrorist organisations.

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It is baffling how the PM chose the LCH as an indigenous product to celebrate on Rashtriya Raksha Samarpan Parv, even while his Cabinet holds up manufacturing clearance for 15 LCHs on the grounds that they are not Indian enough.

France offers India world's top torpedoes

France offers India world's top torpedoes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'The F-21's capabilities far exceed all other torpedoes currently in service.'

Modi goes shopping for nuclear power in France and Canada

Modi goes shopping for nuclear power in France and Canada

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Modi has made nuclear power a key element of his clean energy strategy

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

India, Russia seal $500 million deal for construction of 2 frigates

India, Russia seal $500 million deal for construction of 2 frigates

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Under the deal, Russia will provide design, technology know how and key materials to GSL for construction of the ships in India.

US working on civil nuclear deal with Pakistan?

US working on civil nuclear deal with Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Ahead of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to United States in October, the United States is negotiating a pact on the new limits on Pakistan's nuclear weapons and delivery systems, a deal which might lead to an agreement that is similar to the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, according to a media report.

3 more Babbar Khalsa men held

3 more Babbar Khalsa men held

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

One person was killed and scores injured on May 22 when Babbar Khalsa activists detonated two bombs in Satyam and Liberty cinema halls in Delhi.

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Russia has been grappling with sanctions slapped by the US and its allies over Moscow's invasion of Crimea.

Capital registers 1600 per cent rise in seizure of ammunition

Capital registers 1600 per cent rise in seizure of ammunition

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The national capital has registered a steep hike in seizure of arms and ammunition this year, registering a whopping 1600 per cent rise.

Pak was source of Libya's centrifuge tech

Pak was source of Libya's centrifuge tech

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

"These guys are now three for three as supplier to the biggest proliferation problems we have," a senior official in Washington told The New York Times, referring to previously reported Pakistani aid to the nuclear programmes of North Korea and Iran.

The potential of opening up Iran

The potential of opening up Iran

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The possibility of a deal between Iran and the world on its nuclear programme has some perils but much promise for India, says Uday Abhyankar

Pak ready for nuclear non-testing agreement with India

Pak ready for nuclear non-testing agreement with India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Aziz said Pakistan is committed not to transfer nuclear weapons to other states or assist others to acquire nuclear weapons and consistently supported the goal of a nuclear-weapons-free world.

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

China warns of 'war' if Taiwan moves towards 'independence'

China warns of 'war' if Taiwan moves towards 'independence'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The 'One-China' policy states that Taiwan and Tibet are part of China's mainland.

Coming up: An enhanced BrahMos with 450 km range

Coming up: An enhanced BrahMos with 450 km range

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has said that the extended range version of the Brahmos missile of 450 km is likely to be tested on March 10.

5 reasons why India needs that NSG seat

5 reasons why India needs that NSG seat

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

A lowdown on why NSG membership is important for India

India joins Hague missile code with eye on cracking NSG

India joins Hague missile code with eye on cracking NSG

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation is a toothless mechanism, but it may well end up serving India's interests, says Ajay Lele.

China again plays Pakistan card to deny India NSG entry

China again plays Pakistan card to deny India NSG entry

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

China's state media on Tuesday defended Pakistan's nuclear record, saying it was A Q Khan who was responsible for atomic proliferation which was not backed by the government and argued that any exemption to India for Nuclear Suppliers Group entry should also be given to Pakistan.

India's NSG debate: No more spin, please

India's NSG debate: No more spin, please

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

'An ardent advocate of nuclear disarmament, Obama may even be secretly heaving a sigh of relief that the NSG is unlikely to reach unanimity of opinion on India's candidature,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indo-US N-deal: Govt agrees to allow greater access to IAEA

Indo-US N-deal: Govt agrees to allow greater access to IAEA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Signalling the continuity of policy, the new government has ratified the Additional Protocol, a commitment given under Indo-US nuclear deal by the previous dispensation to grant greater ease to International Atomic Energy Agency to monitor India's civilian atomic programme.

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The $10.5 billion arms and equipment deal helped to arrest the recent drift in the 'special and privileged' strategic partnership, observes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

China defends its opposition to India's NSG bid

China defends its opposition to India's NSG bid

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

China also advocated an "out of the box" thinking to arrive at a consensus over the issue of entry of non-NPT countries into the NSG.