K J M Varma

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BRICS must intensify efforts against terror, its sponsors: Modi

BRICS must intensify efforts against terror, its sponsors: Modi

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2016

Modi in his address to the BRICS Leaders Meeting in Hangzhou said "terrorists in South Asia or any where for that matter do not own banks or weapons factories". "Clearly someone funds and arms them and BRICS must intensify joint efforts not just to fight terror but to coordinate actions to isolate those who are supporters and sponsors of terror," he said, without naming Pakistan which is a close ally of China.

Must respect each other's aspirations, concerns: PM Modi To China's Xi

Must respect each other's aspirations, concerns: PM Modi To China's Xi

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2016

Modi said both India and China need to be "sensitive" to each other's strategic interests and called for specific actions to "prevent growth of negative perception".

Play constructive role in South China Sea dispute, Xi Jinping tells Obama

Play constructive role in South China Sea dispute, Xi Jinping tells Obama

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2016

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday asked the United States to "play a constructive role" in maintaining peace and stability in the disputed South China Sea, asserting that Beijing will "unswervingly" safeguard its sovereignty over the area.

'Hello Hangzhou': PM Modi arrives in China for G20 summit

'Hello Hangzhou': PM Modi arrives in China for G20 summit

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2016

"Hello Hangzhou! PM lands in China to attend the G20 Summit," Modi tweeted.

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

China's state-run media commented that India's close relationship with the US could create geopolitical rivalries in Asia.

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

India has undertaken a number of structural reforms.

GST: China likely to see it as a scope not threat

GST: China likely to see it as a scope not threat

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

'With 1.3 billion consumers, India's market has great potential.'

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying said China-Pakistan cooperation is in accordance with the 48-member nuclear club, which supervises global nuclear commerce.

'Floods submerged my bed': 250 killed or missing in China rains

'Floods submerged my bed': 250 killed or missing in China rains

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2016

Over 500 soldiers, 1,000 people and 62 speedboats have been sent for rescue work while more than 10,000 people have been sent to ensure the safety of river banks.

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

Chinese Premier Premier Li Keqiang said world economic recovery should not be driven by mainly China, but in concert with many countries.

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

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

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

China seals off part of South China Sea for military drills

China seals off part of South China Sea for military drills

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

The PLA Air Force has conducted a combat air patrol in the South China Sea recently, which will become "a regular practice" in the future

Chinese paper shows India among nations supporting it on SCS

Chinese paper shows India among nations supporting it on SCS

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

A state-run Chinese newspaper on Wednesdy included India among the nations which supported China's stand on the strategic South China Sea after Beijing rejected the verdict of a United Nations-backed tribunal that struck down the Communist giant's claims of "historical rights" in the disputed area.

China decries South China Sea verdict

China decries South China Sea verdict

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

China released a white paper against the UN-backed tribunal's verdict, insisting that Beijing has claims over the strategic region for 2,000 years.

China has 'no historic rights' in South China Sea, rules tribunal

China has 'no historic rights' in South China Sea, rules tribunal

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

An international tribunal in the Hague has ruled in favour of the Philippines.

160 killed, 28 missing in heavy rains, floods in China

160 killed, 28 missing in heavy rains, floods in China

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

Hail and rainstorm killed 160 people in 11 provincial regions, mainly along the mighty Yangtze River and its distributaries, and have left 28 missing, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

China revises GDP calculation method again

China revises GDP calculation method again

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

With adoption of the new method the size of China's economy last year was about $130 billion larger than previously estimated.

'Modi changed India's attitude towards Maritime Silk Road plan'

'Modi changed India's attitude towards Maritime Silk Road plan'

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Indian hedging strategy towards the 'Belt and Road' has very strong implications.

NSG row: India 'still stuck' in 1962 war mindset, says Chinese media

NSG row: India 'still stuck' in 1962 war mindset, says Chinese media

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Criticising the strong reactions from India over China blocking its bid to enter NSG, a state-run daily on Monday said India is "still stuck" in the 1962 war mindset as it called for a more objective evaluation of Beijing's stand.