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When Gunman Opened Fire At Sukhbir Badal

When Gunman Opened Fire At Sukhbir Badal

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2024

Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair, escaped unhurt as the bullet hit a wall.

Celebration Time For Agniveers

Celebration Time For Agniveers

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Agniveers from the third batch of the Agnipath scheme participated in a passing-out parade at the Danapur Bihar Regimental Centre in Patna.

People Power Forced Martial Law Removal

People Power Forced Martial Law Removal

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an 'emergency martial law' accusing the Opposition of plotting an 'insurgency' and 'trying to overthrow the free democracy' in the country.

Spotted! Biden & Hunter Before The Pardon

Spotted! Biden & Hunter Before The Pardon

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2024

A couple of days before outgoing United States President Joe Biden issued 'a full and unconditional pardon' to Hunter Biden, POTUS and son were spotted in Nantucket for his final Thanksgiving holiday as leader of the free world.

What Supreme Commander Told Officers...

What Supreme Commander Told Officers...

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2024

'We not only have to secure our national interests but also prepare for new national security challenges like cyber warfare and terrorism.'

Smog Over The Cities

Smog Over The Cities

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2024

Glimpses from Agra, New Delhi, Gurugram, Kolkata and Mumbai.

Why Did Hemant Soren Meet Modi?

Why Did Hemant Soren Meet Modi?

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2024

Jharkhand's caretaker Chief Minister Hemant Soren traveled to New Delhi on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, to invite Prime Minister Narendra D Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, the Gandhis, and Aam Aadmi Party national Convenor Arvind Kejriwal to his swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, November 28.

Tukaram Omble's Sacrifice Must Never Be Forgotten

Tukaram Omble's Sacrifice Must Never Be Forgotten

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2024

Sixteen years have passed since that horrific night in November that claimed 166 lives and wounded over 300 people.' On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, a grateful city paid homage to the martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting the cowardly Pakistani murderers during the Mumbai terror attacks of November 26, 27, 28, 29 2008.

Pak Govt Ready For Huge Imran Khan Protest

Pak Govt Ready For Huge Imran Khan Protest

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2024

Members of Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, plan to mount a huge anti-government protest in Islamabad, demanding that Khan be released from prison.

When The Shortest Met The Tallest!

When The Shortest Met The Tallest!

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2024

Jyoti Amge, the shortest lady on the planet, met Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest woman on earth, for afternoon tea on the occasion of the 20th annual Guinness World Records Day at the Savoy Hotel in London last week.

Look At All The Snow!!!

Look At All The Snow!!!

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2024

The higher reaches of Kullu and Lahaul and Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh received intermittent snowfall on Saturday, breaking eight weeks of a dry spell and intensifying the cold wave conditions in the adjoining areas.

Ready For The Enemies...

Ready For The Enemies...

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2024

Glimpses from military exercises...

BIG winners and losers in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

BIG winners and losers in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2024

As the verdict for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections is out, here is how some of the big faces fared in the contest.

Battle for Maharashtra, Jharkhand: THE VERDICT

Battle for Maharashtra, Jharkhand: THE VERDICT

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti coloured Maharashtra a vivid saffron on Saturday as it swept aside the Maha Vikas Aghadi for a landslide win while the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) retained Jharkhand, voters in both states giving the parties in power an emphatic thumbs up.

Family Time For The Sorens After Win

Family Time For The Sorens After Win

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2024

Kalpana Soren, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's wife, has retained the Gandey assembly seat that she had won in a by-poll earlier this year.

Head Massage For Sorens After Poll

Head Massage For Sorens After Poll

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren -- the star campaigner in the state assembly election campaign -- chilled with a soothing head massage in Ranchi on Thursday the day after the votes were cast.

Pak Soldiers Demo Their Skills

Pak Soldiers Demo Their Skills

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Glimpses from a counter-terrorism exercise conducted by the Pakistan navy's special forces in Karachi, November 21, 2024.

Sadhus Head To Kumbh Mela

Sadhus Head To Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Sadhus take part in a religious procession during the Nagar Pravesh ceremony for the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

PIX: Mumbaikars bring out the vote

PIX: Mumbaikars bring out the vote

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2024

Till 3 pm Mumbai and suburbs saw a muted 40 per cent voting, but for those who voted it was an occasion to remember.

PIX: Netas Step Out To Vote!

PIX: Netas Step Out To Vote!

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2024

The election campaign was one of the most vitriolic in the state, but you would not have guessed it from the smiles and selfies from the politicians.