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India, Pak Coast Guards to set up hotline

India, Pak Coast Guards to set up hotline

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

The DG said that large number of fishermen from both countries had difficulties in identifying the maritime boundary.

China will not harm neighbours: Xi Jinping

China will not harm neighbours: Xi Jinping

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

"China will never pursue development at the cost of sacrificing other country's interests. We will never benefit ourselves at others' expense or do harm to any neighbour," Xi said in his first foreign policy speech after getting elected as the General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party of China succeeding Hu Jintao.

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Chances are any such disruption will not occur on the major shipping lanes but on some edge of the ocean between India and China. Even if there is no actual disruption, the costs of averting one can be punitive. The setting for this is provided by the energy shortage both countries face, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'New Delhi and Washington are now on the same page, on dealing with growing Chinese assertiveness, across the entire Indo-Pacific region,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, Chancellor, Central University of Jammu.

Will the stalled dialogue be 'unlocked' in Thimpu?

Will the stalled dialogue be 'unlocked' in Thimpu?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

India is looking towards "unlocking processes" and exploring "doables" to revive the stalled dialogue with Pakistan, officials said on Friday, as Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao prepares to meet her Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir next week in Thimpu.

Who really blew up Pakistan terror boat?

Who really blew up Pakistan terror boat?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Contradicting statements have been made about who really blew up the Pakistan terror boat

Doval hopeful and positive about boundary talks with China

Doval hopeful and positive about boundary talks with China

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Describing the boundary talks with China as "positive", National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Friday said India has inalienable positions and the government will protect vital national interests.

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

In fact, given the current tensions and massed troops on both sides, there is a danger that the LAC will become more like the Line of Control with Pakistan, a heavily fortified and strongly defended border where weapon fire exchanges regularly occur. Indeed, Stratfor Worldview research has listed a sharp increase in new Chinese facilities along the LAC in 2019-20.

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

25 learnings for India from China Standoff

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Just like China wants Trump to lose the US presidential poll, it may want Modi to lose the Lok Sabha polls. So months before the 2024 elections, China may take possession of an important area, say one of the Char Dhams, warns Sanjeev Nayyar.

China building second aircraft carrier; planning a third

China building second aircraft carrier; planning a third

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Amid mounting tensions with the United States in the disputed South China Sea, China on Thursday said it is building a second aircraft carrier and hinted at plans to make a third one to enhance its blue water capabilities.

Our generals must be part of Pakistan talks

Our generals must be part of Pakistan talks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

'It will make good sense for military men on that side of the table to be confronted by our own.'

What's the point in trying to be friendly with China?

What's the point in trying to be friendly with China?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

On his recent visit to China, the President made eminently sensible suggestions to improve relations except that they can't work in the present atmosphere.

'Indian citizenship won't help Lankan Tamils'

'Indian citizenship won't help Lankan Tamils'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Tamil-actor-turned political leader Vijaykanth told rediff.com that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's announcement of demanding Indian citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees is helping the dream of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse.

Is Sri Lanka arm-twisting India into talks on fishermen's row?

Is Sri Lanka arm-twisting India into talks on fishermen's row?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Any official-level talks between India and Sri Lanka, without any clear-cut understanding on the livelihood issues, could end up in India having to acknowledge bilaterally even more than what it had no hesitation in accepting in Parliament and outside, says N Sathiya Moorthy

China-B'desh inch closer with arms deal, India cautious

China-B'desh inch closer with arms deal, India cautious

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

A near billion-dollar arms and defence equipment procurement deal between Bangladesh and China may raised eyebrows in New Delhi while giving ground to the belief of China's "strategic encirclement" of India. However, the present government of Bangladesh has been trying to modernise its defence not only with arms from China, but also from countries like Russia and other countries in recent years.

Will turn this relationship into source of strength: Modi in Beijing

Will turn this relationship into source of strength: Modi in Beijing

Rediff.com15 May 2015

He stressed the need for strengthening mutual trust and confidence while seeking solutions to outstanding issues.

Learn from India, respect The Hague verdict: US tells China on SCS

Learn from India, respect The Hague verdict: US tells China on SCS

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

China has taken a position of non-acceptance and non-participation on the jurisdiction by the International Court of Arbitration in a case the Philippines has brought against China's claims to nearly all of the South China Sea, Abraham Denmark, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for East Asia, told lawmakers at a Congressional hearing.

Indo-Vietnam talks: Border dispute, defence top agenda

Indo-Vietnam talks: Border dispute, defence top agenda

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

When Vietnam's India born Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh arrives in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, he will have many areas of similar interest to discuss with his counterpart, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid.

Pakistan arrests 50 Indian fishermen

Pakistan arrests 50 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Pakistani maritime authorities have arrested 50 Indian fishermen and seized nine boats after they strayed into its territorial waters near Karachi port. "These fishermen were fishing in nine boats which have been taken into custody as well. They would be produced before a magistrate on Friday for further investigations," an official of the Pakistan Maritime security forces said on Thursday.

For India, it may be China everywhere in Tokyo

For India, it may be China everywhere in Tokyo

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The Dragon is likely to be a prominent discussion topic, as PM begins his three-day Japan visit, reports Shyamal Majumdar

Explained: The meaning of Sushma's Vietnam visit

Explained: The meaning of Sushma's Vietnam visit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'India does not wish to remain silent in improving its strategic space so that its leverage to counter China's expansionist designs is maintained, besides enabling it to play a responsible role from a position of strength for peace and stability in Asia,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

How India must counter the Chinese threat

How India must counter the Chinese threat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'The military aim in a future conflict, if it can't be avoided, should be to cause maximum damage to the adversary's war waging capability and capture limited amount of territory as a bargaining counter,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

China springs a surprise at border talks with India

China springs a surprise at border talks with India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

China wants a code of conduct for troops on the India-China border areas. While the Indian side has reacted cautiously, it is not clear what effective additional protocols that the current proposed code will bring forth to usher stability in the border areas, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

Steady progress at Sino-India talks

Steady progress at Sino-India talks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Unlike Indo-Pak talks, which are equally sensitive, India-China border talks have been low-key without arousing any kind of unrealistic optimism or expectation. Talks have been slow, but steady, without meeting any roadblock. This is symbolic of maturing of relationship between the two countries which has been achieved over the years.

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

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

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

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

On China, India needs to think strategically

On China, India needs to think strategically

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

'The emerging security environment in the Asia-Pacific is likely to revolve around China and the US with India viewed as a critical balancer in the region. New Delhi will now have to demonstrate that it is capable of thinking strategically.'

India cannot trust China: Former NSA

India cannot trust China: Former NSA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Former national security advisor Brajesh Mishra, during whose tenure India-China relations had improved significantly, has said that China's present threat to India is more dangerous than in 1962, when the countries clashed in a war, and that Indian politicians were to blame for India's weak defence position.

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

An AirAsia flight from Indonesia to Singapore with 162 people aboard reportedly went missing on Sunday morning after losing contact with air traffic controllers.

Decoding China's game play against India

Decoding China's game play against India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

'With the recent challenging of the notion of the Indian Ocean Region being India's strategic backyard, China is gradually upping the ante in the maritime realm around India.'

Debunking 10 myths about China and the South China Sea

Debunking 10 myths about China and the South China Sea

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

In anticipation of a verdict to be delivered by the International Tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague on Tuesday, China has orchestrated a worldwide campaign to defuse its findings.

Police marine wing, Coast Guard responsible

Police marine wing, Coast Guard responsible

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

'There had been a proposal to put up a chain of radars across the coast of India and some of it has already been implemented. "You could spend billions of dollars, but the coast could still get breached.'

Two strong leaders, realistic talks

Two strong leaders, realistic talks

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Once again an Indian prime minister has realised that with Pakistan and China, things will not move as he wishes.

Modi's foreign policy: Tough on Pakistan, China at arm's length

Modi's foreign policy: Tough on Pakistan, China at arm's length

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

From early indications, the Modi government's foreign policy seems to be pragmatic and reciprocal, says K G Suresh.

'China does not consider India as equal to itself'

'China does not consider India as equal to itself'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

'It is a pattern of behaviour of the Chinese that whenever a Chinese leader visits India or an Indian leader visits China, some incidents take place.' 'When Modi visits China, we should look out for some similar demonstration by the Chinese.'

Full text: PM Modi's address in Sri Lanka Parliament

Full text: PM Modi's address in Sri Lanka Parliament

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

PM Modi addressed the Sri Lanka Parliament on Friday.

President Pranab's address to Parliament: The transcript

President Pranab's address to Parliament: The transcript

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday addressed the first joint sitting of Parliament as mandatorily required under the Constitution after the general elections. The address is the political, economic and foreign policy road map of the Narendra Modi government and covers virtually all crucial areas.

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