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Sasikala Meets Perarivalan: What's Cooking?

Sasikala Meets Perarivalan: What's Cooking?

Rediff.com   26 May 2022

A G Perarivalan -- a convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, who was released by the Supreme Court on May 18, 2022 -- and his mother Arputhammal met V K Sasikala, former AIADMK chief minister J Jayalalithaa's long-time associate, at her residence at T Nagar in Chennai on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

The Many Faces of War in Ukraine

The Many Faces of War in Ukraine

Rediff.com   26 May 2022

The Ukrainian military continues to collect the bodies of Russian troops killed in battle zones outside of Kharkiv for identification and the eventuality of possible repatriation.

Monsoon Beckons Mumbai

Monsoon Beckons Mumbai

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

Glimpses of monsoon clouds gathering over the Mumbai skyline.

Yasin Malik Verdict: Clashes In Srinagar

Yasin Malik Verdict: Clashes In Srinagar

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

Clashes broke out in Srinagar on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, evening after a Delhi court awarded life imprisonment to Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik in a terror funding case.

Jaish Terrorists Killed In 'Chance' Encounter

Jaish Terrorists Killed In 'Chance' Encounter

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed in what was described as a 'chance' encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Spotted! The Taliban's Mullah Baradar

Spotted! The Taliban's Mullah Baradar

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

Present at the signing ceremony was the Taliban's rarely seen Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who lost out in a power struggle last year to be prime minister.

Chinese Jets Trying To Scare Quad Leaders?

Chinese Jets Trying To Scare Quad Leaders?

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

As Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi, United States President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met at the Kantei palace in Tokyo on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, to give the Quad a boost, Chinese and Russian warplanes on Tuesday conducted joint air patrols over the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the West Pacific Ocean.

This Is Where The Texas Killer Lived

This Is Where The Texas Killer Lived

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

The police cordon off the Uvalde, Texas, home of 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, who killed 19 children aged between 7 and 10 years old and 2 adults at the Robb Elementary School.

Texas School Killings: Grief And Tears

Texas School Killings: Grief And Tears

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

In one of the worst school shootings in American history, an 18-year-old killer murdered 19 children, aged between 7 and 10 years, and two adults at an elementary school in Texas.

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

Rediff.com   24 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.

Did Biden Nap During Modi Meeting?

Did Biden Nap During Modi Meeting?

Rediff.com   24 May 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi and United States President Joe Biden met alongside the Quad Summit at the Kantei palace in Tokyo today, May 24, 2022.

The Ukrainian Stamp Of Resistance

The Ukrainian Stamp Of Resistance

Rediff.com   24 May 2022

The Ukrposhta, the Ukrainian Postal Service, released a postal stamp to commemorate the resistance of the Ukrainian soldier to surrender and the war cry 'Russian warship, go f*** yourself' that resonated on the Snake Island's Ukrainian military outpost on the Black Sea during the first day of the Russian invasion.

The Unstoppable Devotees Of Kedarnath

The Unstoppable Devotees Of Kedarnath

Rediff.com   24 May 2022

Devotees brave bad weather and severe cold for darshan at Kedarnath Dham, Rudraprayag.

Here Comes The Rain...

Here Comes The Rain...

Rediff.com   24 May 2022

Unseasonal rains interrupted the sweltering heat in Delhi and Gurugram on Monday while rain clouds gathered in sultry Lucknow.

Ukrainians, Russians Play Cat And Mouse

Ukrainians, Russians Play Cat And Mouse

Rediff.com   24 May 2022

Russian forces had occupied Ruski Tyshky for two months before being pushed back by Ukrainian troops three weeks ago.

Father Is Watching Uddhav

Father Is Watching Uddhav

Rediff.com   23 May 2022

Interesting glimpses of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at an exhibition on his late father Balasaheb Thackeray.

The Flotsam Of War

The Flotsam Of War

Rediff.com   23 May 2022

Following Russia's retreat from areas around the Ukrainian capital, signs of normal life have returned to Kyiv, with residents taking advantage of shortened curfew hours, businesses reopening, and foreign countries returning their diplomats.

Why Was Army Chief At LoC?

Why Was Army Chief At LoC?

Rediff.com   23 May 2022

Chief Of Army Staff General Manoj Chandrashekhar Pande visited forward areas along the Line of Control on Sunday, May 22, 2022, to review the prevailing security situation.

Cover Faces, Taliban ORDERS TV Presenters

Cover Faces, Taliban ORDERS TV Presenters

Rediff.com   23 May 2022

After the Taliban ordered lady newscasters to cover their faces when appearing on television, women presenters for Tolo News obeyed the Taliban diktat.

Delhi's Water Crisis

Delhi's Water Crisis

Rediff.com   23 May 2022

With the Yamuna drying up due to a heat wave and the rising heat, authorities in Delhi are barely meeting the drinking water demand in several areas.