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Diplomatic front against terror: Russia, Japan, UAE pledge support to India

Diplomatic front against terror: Russia, Japan, UAE pledge support to India

Rediff.com24 May 2025

India has secured international support in its fight against terrorism, with Russia, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates expressing solidarity and a commitment to working together to combat the threat. This follows a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, which claimed 26 lives. Multi-party parliamentary delegations from India briefed the leaderships of these countries on Operation Sindoor, India's response to the attack, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism and combating radicalism. These developments highlight the growing global consensus against terrorism and the importance of international collaboration to address this shared challenge.

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Nine-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil has become the youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster.

Radwanska, 33, vs Stanislavskyi, 98

Radwanska, 33, vs Stanislavskyi, 98

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Polish tennis star Agnieszka Radwanska returned to the tennis court to play Leonid Stanislavskyi, the oldest active tennis player in the world.

Putin wins 5th term, warns of World War 3

Putin wins 5th term, warns of World War 3

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Putin received more votes in comparison to the 2018 elections where he bagged 76.69 per cent of the total votes counted. The performance of the other candidates was lower than that of the previous competitors of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018, according to reports.

Chess: Singapore's 8-year-old Indian-origin boy creates history!

Chess: Singapore's 8-year-old Indian-origin boy creates history!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

An eight-year-old Indian-origin boy defeated Polish chess grandmaster Jacek Stopa at the Burgdorfer Stadthaus Open in Switzerland.

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

World's oldest tennis player stays put in Ukraine war zone

World's oldest tennis player stays put in Ukraine war zone

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Stanislavskyi holds the Guinness World Record as the world's oldest tennis player

A Last Kiss For A Fallen Soldier

A Last Kiss For A Fallen Soldier

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

When will the Madness of War end?

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin, 21, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court in Kyiv on Monday, May 23, 2022, for killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's February 24 invasion.

On this day: Sushil Kumar won his first Olympic medal

On this day: Sushil Kumar won his first Olympic medal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Recalling the day, Sushil said that medal has "completely changed the Indian wrestling as well as his life".

Vladimir Putin, 70

Vladimir Putin, 70

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Russian tsar's life...

Young or old... age no bar for THESE Nobel winners

Young or old... age no bar for THESE Nobel winners

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

By winning the Nobel prize winner at the age of 17, Malala has become the youngest ever Nobel laureate.

India sack weightlifting coaches

India sack weightlifting coaches

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

From the former stars of Manchester United in their dapper look to Greame Swann dancing to the tunes of ethnic Australian dancers, Rediff.com has it all snapped right here!

Ukraine Crisis: India On A Safe Wicket

Ukraine Crisis: India On A Safe Wicket

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

American analysts and their camp followers in India are talking absolute rubbish when they try to establish that India is facing a Hobson's choice in regard of Donbass, called upon to take sides between Russia and the West, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

New-look CSKA face uphill battle against Real

New-look CSKA face uphill battle against Real

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Real Madrid have won 27 of their last 30 matches in all competitions, suffering only one league defeat against Barcelona, and a draw and a defeat against their arch-rivals which put them out of the King's Cup last month.

How the Soviet Union Helped India Win the 1971 War

How the Soviet Union Helped India Win the 1971 War

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

It is a timely reminder that when faced with twin threats, India has succeeded by wisely choosing allies, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Work visa not a foreigner's right: Bombay HC

Work visa not a foreigner's right: Bombay HC

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The Bombay High Court has refused relief to a foreign national, who had challenged the denial of employment visa on the ground that it violated her fundamental rights.

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'Approach people with respect, mindful that they know their job better than you do, and that you're not superior to them just because you may be better educated or their boss.' Skoda Auto VW India MD Gurpratap S Boparai cites his management credo to Pavan Lall.

Sushil Kumar wins gold in World Wrestling C'ship

Sushil Kumar wins gold in World Wrestling C'ship

Rediff.com12 Sep 2010

Wrestler Sushil Kumar rewrote the history books once again as he became the first Indian wrestler to win a gold medal in the World Wrestling Championships.

Small arms with lethal power for India

Small arms with lethal power for India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Russia, a longstanding defense partner of India, is reportedly in talks with New Delhi for sale of small arms like sniper rifles, submachine guns and grenade launchers.

Rewards pour in for Sushil

Rewards pour in for Sushil

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Rewards started pouring in for Sushil Kumar who won bronze medal in Beijing Olympics on Wednesday with the Railway Ministry and Delhi Government announcing cash awards to a total of Rs 1.05 crore for the wrestler.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

The dark side of the Internet

The dark side of the Internet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

How a free Web could harm you, now and in the long run.

It's conspiracy, says Pratima

It's conspiracy, says Pratima

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Disgraced woman weightlifter Pratima Kumari, who tested positive for testosterone, pleaded innocence and accused coaches Pal Singh Sandhu and Leonid Taranenko of hatching a conspiracy against her.

Russian offers Croatia perks to win

Russian offers Croatia perks to win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

A Russian billionaire has offered incentives to Croatia for beating England in their final Euro 2008 Group E qualifier.

India, Russia for IT taskforce

India, Russia for IT taskforce

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

Milosevic could be buried in Russia

Milosevic could be buried in Russia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2006

Sandhu washes hands off Malleswari flop show

Sandhu washes hands off Malleswari flop show

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Chief coach Pal Singh Sandhu refused to take responsibility for the Karnam Malleswari flop-show.

'Aap toh machine hai'

'Aap toh machine hai'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

First round exit for Sasikiran

First round exit for Sasikiran

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

National champion Surya Shekhar Ganguly and GM Dibyendu Barua also bowed out of the World Chess Championship.

Ukraine crisis: talks fail

Ukraine crisis: talks fail

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

Roundtable talks among the government, opposition leaders and foreign mediators failed to arrive at a consensus on electoral reforms.

Russia's plans for a manned mission to Mars

Russia's plans for a manned mission to Mars

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

It plans to send 6 cosmonauts though they will not land on the Red Planet, only orbit it.

Ganguly loses, drops to fourth place

Ganguly loses, drops to fourth place

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

Marcin Dziuba of Poland, Leonid and Guseinov, all with 3.5 points apiece, shared the lead.

Ganguly in sole lead

Ganguly in sole lead

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The Indian Grandmaster led the boys' field by 0.5 points after the third round in the World Junior chess championship.

Bali bomber admits to earlier attack

Bali bomber admits to earlier attack

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The attack had killed two persons and injured 21, including the Philippines ambassador Leonides T Caday.

From Russia with love to the private sector

From Russia with love to the private sector

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Russian firms expand their footprint in India. And take bigger steps to do business with India's private sector.

Putin opens 2018 World Cup Stadium in Moscow

Putin opens 2018 World Cup Stadium in Moscow

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Russia's newest completed World Cup stadium, the Otkrytie Arena, in Moscow, was opened by the country's President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.

AN-32's Pakyong flight will help army

AN-32's Pakyong flight will help army

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

With Pakyong now usable by AN-32s, the Indian Army can quickly move soldiers, weapons and supplies to this highly sensitive sector, which includes flashpoints like Doklam, Nathu La and the Siliguri Corridor.