All stories by Manash Pratim Bhuyan
PM seeks respect for sovereignty, connectivity, unity among SCO countries
Rediff.com10 Jun 2018In his address at the Plenary session of the 18th SCO summit in Qingdao, Modi coined an acronym 'SECURE' which he explained: 'S' for security for citizens, 'E' for economic development, 'C' for connectivity in the region, 'U' for unity, 'R' for respect of sovereignty and integrity, 'E' for environment protection.
Xi accepts Modi's invitation for Wuhan-style summit in India in 2019
Rediff.com9 Jun 2018An MoU on sharing hydrological information of the Brahmaputra River by China to India and another pact on amendment of the protocol on phytosanitary requirements for exporting rice from India to China to include non-Basmati rice were signed after the Modi-Xi talks in the eastern Chinese port city.
Modi in Qingdao tomorrow to attend SCO Summit, India's focus on combating terror
Rediff.com8 Jun 2018Modi will hold several bilateral meetings with the leaders of the SCO member countries including China's Xi Jinping.
At Defence Expo, PM slams laziness, incompetence, hidden motives
Rediff.com12 Apr 2018Inaugurating the Defence Expo in Thiruvidanthai in Tamil Nadu, Modi said the Defence Procurement Procedure was revised with many specific provisions for stimulating growth of the domestic defence industry.
China protests India's 'transgression' in Arunachal; our land, says India
Rediff.com8 Apr 2018At the border personnel meeting, China also accused the Indian side of damaging its road building equipment when a road laying party left its gear in Tuting in December last year following a protest by India.
Doklam lesson: Army increases strength at India-China-Myanmar tri-junction
Rediff.com1 Apr 2018"After the tri-junction in Doklam in the Sikkim sector, this is the most important tri-junction along the Sino-India border."
India increases deployment of troops along border with China near Tibet
Rediff.com31 Mar 2018Military officials said India is also strengthening its surveillance mechanism to keep an eye on Chinese activities along the borders in the strategically sensitive Tibetan region and has even been regularly deploying choppers to carry out recce.
Army chief, NSA, FS visited Bhutan 2 weeks ago
Rediff.com18 Feb 2018The visit by Gen Rawat, Ajit Doval and Vijay Gokhale was the first such high-level trip from India to Bhutan after the Doklam standoff.
SCS row: To deal with China, PM backs 'rules-based security architecture'
Rediff.com14 Nov 2017Modi said India will continue its support to ASEAN for a rules-based security architecture for the region.
Modi holds key meetings with Abe, Turnbull and Vietnamese PM
Rediff.com14 Nov 2017The prime minister's meetings with Abe and Turnbull came a day after he held "very expansive" talks with US President Donald Trump on intensifying overall security and defence cooperation, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region where China is strengthening its military build up.
Indo-US relations can rise beyond bilateral ties: Modi to Trump
Rediff.com13 Nov 2017Modi assured Trump that India will try to 'live up to the expectations' of the US and the world and also thanked the US President for speaking 'highly' about India during his trips.
Modi briefly meets Trump, world leaders at ASEAN gala dinner
Rediff.com12 Nov 2017The PM was also seen chit-chatting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at the reception for the leaders who have arrived in Manila for the 31st ASEAN summit and related meetings.
Army clarifies: JCOs are gazetted officers; cancels earlier note
Rediff.com2 Nov 2017Official sources said the Army committed a 'major mistake' in 2011 on the status of the JCOs.
Army finalises mega procurement plan to replace old weapons
Rediff.com29 Oct 2017The broad process to acquire around 7 lakh rifles, 44,000 LMGs and nearly 44,600 carbines has been finalised.
India deploys more troops along China border
Rediff.com11 Aug 2017The "caution level" among the troops has also been raised.
Need to respect sovereignty in connectivity projects: PM at SCO
Rediff.com9 Jun 2017In an oblique reference to China's Belt and Road Initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cautioned against rolling out connectivity projects without respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Month after OBOR boycott, Modi, Xi discuss ways to better ties
Rediff.com9 Jun 2017It is the first meeting between the two leaders after India boycotted the high-profile Belt and Road Forum.
PM Modi, Nawaz Sharif exchange pleasantries in Astana
Rediff.com9 Jun 2017Modi enquired about Sharif, his mother and family.
'Dirty war' fought with innovative ways: Army chief on 'human shield' row
Rediff.com28 May 2017'I can't tell my men to wait and die,' says Gen Bipin Rawat.
We must act against those sheltering terror forces: PM
Rediff.com4 Dec 2016The prime minister said there was a need to demonstrate strong and collective will to defeat terror networks that cause bloodshed and spread fear.