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What did Modi want from the Chinese?

What did Modi want from the Chinese?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'Some have speculated that it has to do with Doklam and the 2019 elections.' 'That Modi asked Xi not to embarrass him by sending the Chinese army into Bhutan again, this time rolling over our resistance,' says Aakar Patel.

Modi meets The Little Prince

Modi meets The Little Prince

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Look! Who came to meet NaMo!

Most bizmen miffed with Budget, question fiscal maths

Most bizmen miffed with Budget, question fiscal maths

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Corporate honchos from real estate sector to manufacturing to textile say the Budget does not have enough to help their sectors

From commoners to queens: Duchess Catherine vs Queen of Bhutan!

From commoners to queens: Duchess Catherine vs Queen of Bhutan!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

They may be half a world away from each other, but former commoners Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Queen of Bhutan Jetsun Pema have a lot more in common than one would imagine!

PIC: Bhutan king seals wedding with Royal Kiss

PIC: Bhutan king seals wedding with Royal Kiss

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

Bhutan's dashing King walked hand-in-hand with his beautiful bride and turned his romantic self inside out, publicly kissing the Queen not once but thrice, throwing the people at his wedding reception here into a rapturous frenzy.

Rahul, Sonia to join Bhutan royal wedding gala

Rahul, Sonia to join Bhutan royal wedding gala

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Sources said Rahul and the King share a "special relationship" and had promised to attend his wedding celebrations.

I am a romantic, says Bhutan's newly-wed king

I am a romantic, says Bhutan's newly-wed king

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

It was indeed a fairytale wedding. On Thursday, Bhutan's charming king Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck tied the knot with a commoner Jetsun Pema, making it one of the most talked about royal weddings in south Asia. Neeraj Chowdhury recalls her rendezvous with the monarch last year where he spoke his heart out about his plans after marriage, his beloved Bhutan, his love for India and more.

Building infrastructure in Doklam to improve lives of troops: China

Building infrastructure in Doklam to improve lives of troops: China

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

He said China was exercising sovereignty in its own territory.

India, Bhutan step up border vigil to check movement of ultras

India, Bhutan step up border vigil to check movement of ultras

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

With militants belonging to anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation trying to strike fresh routes along the thickly forested and rugged terrain on the India-Bhutan border in North East and North Bengal (West Bengal), both the countries have decided to mount vigil along the border.

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

The problem with the industry that employs 18 million Indians

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Designer Ritu Kumar draws attention to the urgent needs of the handloom industry.

Positive mood in US about India, says Jaitley

Positive mood in US about India, says Jaitley

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

'American investors have a very clear understanding of the kind of reforms that India is undertaking for the expansion of the economy. They have also a clear idea of the future potential,' Jaitley said at a FICCI event at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC.

China mum over Gen Rawat's troop reduction in Doklam remark

China mum over Gen Rawat's troop reduction in Doklam remark

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Rawat had said there was a major reduction of Chinese troops in the Doklam area.

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Sources said China has been slowly increasing its troop level in the Doklam Plateau.

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

10 mindblowing places to visit before the year ends

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

You'll be surprised, but India is one of them!

Most competitive economy: India's ranking slips

Most competitive economy: India's ranking slips

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

On the list of 137 economies, Switzerland is followed by the US and Singapore in second and third places, respectively.

Change in status quo at border will result in another Doklam: Indian envoy

Change in status quo at border will result in another Doklam: Indian envoy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

He called for delineation of the 3,488-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) which China has refused earlier.

Why are our neighbours wary?

Why are our neighbours wary?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Blackmail on one side and bullying on the other doesn't make for a constructive partnership, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

IPS officer, who probed 2002 Gujarat riot cases, named NIA chief

IPS officer, who probed 2002 Gujarat riot cases, named NIA chief

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Modi will hold the post till his superannuation on May 31, 2021.

Don't believe every WhatsApp message: Rajnath

Don't believe every WhatsApp message: Rajnath

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Singh said information that was completely wrong was being regularly circulated on social media.

Sashastra Seema Bal to get intelligence wing

Sashastra Seema Bal to get intelligence wing

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The intelligence wing will have 650 field and staff agents to gather actionable information.

Doklam not last problem, army cannot lower guard: Lt General Hariz

Doklam not last problem, army cannot lower guard: Lt General Hariz

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

He praised the Indian media for handling the issue in a "responsible" manner.

Xi accepts Modi's invitation for Wuhan-style summit in India in 2019

Xi accepts Modi's invitation for Wuhan-style summit in India in 2019

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

An 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.

The day the Dalai Lama came to India

The day the Dalai Lama came to India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Claude Arpi's fascinating account of the Dalai Lama's arrival in Tawang in March 1959.

Bidhuri settles for bronze in World boxing

Bidhuri settles for bronze in World boxing

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Wildcard entrant Gaurav Bidhuri's remarkable run at the World Boxing Championships ended with a bronze medal on Thursday after he lost his semifinal clash to American Duke Ragan in Hamburg.

Modi Sarkar's flagship energy schemes still have miles to go

Modi Sarkar's flagship energy schemes still have miles to go

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Of the 170 million rural households in the country, a government website claims to have connected 82 per cent of them. The metered households are 50 per cent of the total. As on February, 2018, of the 780,000 villages to be intensively electrified or provide connection to all in households, 493,000 have been covered. However, the amount and quality of the power supply cannot be ascertained from this data. No clause in any of the rural electrification programmes promises 24 hours' power supply.

Doklam was too small to affect Sino-India relations: Ram Madhav

Doklam was too small to affect Sino-India relations: Ram Madhav

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

He said India has held itself with dignity throughout the whole ordeal

Japan backs India on Doklam standoff, says must not change status quo by force

Japan backs India on Doklam standoff, says must not change status quo by force

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The envoy said Japan has been watching the situation "very closely" as it "can affect the stability of the entire region."

Day after skirmishes, army officers of India, China meet in Leh

Day after skirmishes, army officers of India, China meet in Leh

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Official sources said Tuesday's incident at Pangong and ways to maintain peace and tranquility along the Sino-India border in Ladakh were discussed at length at the border personnel meeting.

US-China trade war: What India must do

US-China trade war: What India must do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'If we play our cards right, we may even benefit from the competition between the US and China as seen from increased investment from each of these countries into India.' 'The size of our market gives us an important lever of power which we shall have to play adroitly and intelligently,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's envoy to China -- in the Professor V M Dandekar Memorial Lecture 2019, delivered on March 8, 2019 in Pune.

India deploys more troops along China border

India deploys more troops along China border

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The "caution level" among the troops has also been raised.

Never offered to relocate troops in Doklam: China

Never offered to relocate troops in Doklam: China

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

China has vehemently rejected all reports of it ever offering a compromise to India by relocating its troops in the disputed Doklam area.

Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai, says Dalai Lama on Doklam standoff

Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai, says Dalai Lama on Doklam standoff

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

He also said that the India-China standoff at Doklam is "not a very serious" issue

No talks if India doesn't withdraw troops, says China before Doval visit

No talks if India doesn't withdraw troops, says China before Doval visit

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

China reiterated that no meaningful dialogue can be held with India until it "unconditionally" withdraws troops from the disputed Doklam area and said Foreign Minister Wang Yi has authoritatively made Beijing's position clear on the issue.

Chhetri, Miranda star as India rout Bhutan

Chhetri, Miranda star as India rout Bhutan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Striker Sunil Chhetri and Clifford Miranda scored two goals each as a rampaging India drubbed Bhutan 5-0 in their second league match to keep their semi-finals hopes in the SAFF Championships alive, in Delhi, on Monday. Chhetri scored in the 69th and 84th minutes while Miranda struck in the 44th and 58th, after Syed Rahim Nabi (29th) had given India the lead.

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

MUST READ: How India, China can work together

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'As China rises and India grows to reclaim their earlier positions on the world stage as two of the largest economies and most important countries, there will indeed be some contention between these two powers.' 'There will also be plenty of space and room for cooperation amongst the two of us.' 'As our economic size increases to match the fact that we are the two most populous nations on earth, it will be all the more important for us to keep the interests of our peoples as well as those of the rest of the world in mind.' 'We shall have to grow together rather than as separate and disparate entities,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's ambassador to China -- in the 7th annual lecture of the Indian Association of Foreign Affairs Correspondents on March 1, 2019.

Business gets a reprieve on filing GST returns

Business gets a reprieve on filing GST returns

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'Significant reductions in the compliance obligations mean businesses earlier struggling to comply will now have enough time to prepare and comply within the extended timelines.'

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay, however, refused to comment whether there was reduction of Indian troops at the tri-junction between India-China-Bhuta.

We've shown utmost goodwill, says China on Sikkim standoff

We've shown utmost goodwill, says China on Sikkim standoff

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Ren Guoqiang, a spokesperson of the Chinese defence ministry, in a statement said, "Chinese armed forces have also shown a high level of restraint with an eye to the general bilateral relations and the regional peace and stability."

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.

Doval, China's NSA hold talks amid Sikkim standoff

Doval, China's NSA hold talks amid Sikkim standoff

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Amid the Sikkim standoff, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday held talks with his Chinese Counterpart and State Councillor Yang Jiechi on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs meeting.