Harinder Mishra, Dnyanesh Chavan

Stories by Harinder Mishra, Dnyanesh Chavan

Won't take life insurance policy for Mojtaba Khamenei: Netanyahu

Won't take life insurance policy for Mojtaba Khamenei: Netanyahu

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran is progressing successfully, highlighting Israel's strengthened position and hinting at new regional alliances.

'Difficult days' ahead, Israel warns its citizens

'Difficult days' ahead, Israel warns its citizens

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Israel extends nationwide restrictions and warns citizens of potential attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, with the Home Front Command maintaining current guidelines until further assessment.

We are 'breaking Iran's bones' and still active: Netanyahu

We are 'breaking Iran's bones' and still active: Netanyahu

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Netanyahu asserts that Israel can play a role in helping Iranians achieve political change and cast off tyranny, while acknowledging that the ultimate decision lies with the Iranian people.

Indian critically injured in Iranian missile attack in Israel

Indian critically injured in Iranian missile attack in Israel

Rediff.com   5 days ago

An Indian national in Israel was injured by shrapnel from an Iranian missile and is currently in stable condition after undergoing surgery. The Indian Embassy is monitoring the situation.

$3 Billion a Week: The Cost of Israel's Iran War

$3 Billion a Week: The Cost of Israel's Iran War

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2026

The Israeli Finance Ministry has warned that the ongoing war with Iran could cost Israel an estimated NIS 9.4 billion (USD 3 billion approximately) per week under current restrictions on economic activities.

Iran's nuke programme would've gone 'immune within months': Netanyahu

Iran's nuke programme would've gone 'immune within months': Netanyahu

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel and the US struck Iran because Tehran had restarted its nuclear programme and it would have gone 'immune within months'. He claimed Iran was building new underground sites to shield its missile and nuclear programmes from attacks.

Strikes aimed to remove 'existential threat': Netanyahu

Strikes aimed to remove 'existential threat': Netanyahu

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a joint operation with the US against Iran, citing the threat posed by its nuclear ambitions and support for terrorism.

Israeli opposition threatens to boycott Modi's address to Parliament

Israeli opposition threatens to boycott Modi's address to Parliament

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel is facing political complications as opposition leader Yair Lapid threatens to boycott his parliamentary address unless the Supreme Court chief is invited, adhering to standard protocol.

Netanyahu reveals Modi's two-day Israel visit, strategic ties in focus

Netanyahu reveals Modi's two-day Israel visit, strategic ties in focus

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel for two days to discuss bilateral and regional issues, marking his second visit to the Jewish state and highlighting the growing strategic partnership between India and Israel.

Deaf-mute woman breaks 16-year silence, exposes serial sexual predator

Deaf-mute woman breaks 16-year silence, exposes serial sexual predator

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2025

According to the police, the survivor, a resident of Mumbai's western suburbs, communicated in sign language during a video call with her friends and colleagues, who were part of a WhatsApp group, that the accused had drugged and raped her when she was a minor.

5,800 Jews In India's North East To Relocate To Israel

5,800 Jews In India's North East To Relocate To Israel

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2025

Israel's government has approved a proposal to bring all the remaining 5,800 Jews from India's north-east, commonly referred to as Bnei Menashe, over the next five years.

Mumbai blasts accused Tiger Memon's properties to be auctioned soon

Mumbai blasts accused Tiger Memon's properties to be auctioned soon

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2025

Properties owned by Tiger Memon and his family, accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, are set to be auctioned. The properties include flats in Al Husseini building where conspiracy meetings were held.

Indians, not British, freed us from Ottoman rule: Israeli mayor

Indians, not British, freed us from Ottoman rule: Israeli mayor

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2025

"I was born in this city and graduated from here. Constantly we were told that this city was freed by the British till somebody from the Historical Society knocked at my door one day and said that they have done a thorough research and found that it wasn't the British but the Indians who freed this city (from the Ottomans)," said the mayor of Haifa, Yona Yahav.

Your awesome might will change history: Netanyahu hails Trump

Your awesome might will change history: Netanyahu hails Trump

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2025

Applauding United States President Donald Trump's 'bold decision' to hit Iran's nuclear facilities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that it demonstrated 'peace through strength' and will lead to a future of peace and prosperity in the region and beyond.

Indians in Israel directed to land exits as airspace remains closed

Indians in Israel directed to land exits as airspace remains closed

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2025

With national emergency in Israel still in place and the airspace closed, the Indian embassy in Tel Aviv on Tuesday asked for those Indians looking to leave the country to look at availing land border crossing options.

All Indians in Israel safe, monitoring situation closely: Indian mission

All Indians in Israel safe, monitoring situation closely: Indian mission

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2025

Embassy sources told PTI that it has set up a 24x7 helpline and is maintaining contact with members of the community.

Israeli jets flying freely over Tehran, says IDF

Israeli jets flying freely over Tehran, says IDF

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2025

Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin on Saturday claimed that the Israeli Air Force has achieved aerial freedom of action over Tehran, which is 'no longer immune'.

'Tehran will burn' if Iran...: Israeli Defence Minister

'Tehran will burn' if Iran...: Israeli Defence Minister

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2025

The IDF said that all of its bases, including air bases, are operating as usual with no harm to their functionality.

Israel launches airstrikes on Iran, targets nuclear facilities

Israel launches airstrikes on Iran, targets nuclear facilities

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israel launched airstrikes early Friday targeting key nuclear facilities in and around Iran's capital Tehran.

'Op Sindoor is 'not over', Pak must hand over Hafiz, Lakhvi'

'Op Sindoor is 'not over', Pak must hand over Hafiz, Lakhvi'

Rediff.com   20 May 2025

'The fight against terrorism will continue. We have set a new normal and the new normal is that we will follow an offensive strategy. Wherever terrorists are, we have to kill those terrorists and we have to destroy their infrastructure. So it is still not over but as we speak the ceasefire is still intact'