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Urmilaben Mourns Her Brother Akash, 14

Urmilaben Mourns Her Brother Akash, 14

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

A day after the tragic air crash that claimed 250 lives in Ahmedabad, relief and rescue operations continue at the crash site and at hospitals in the city.

Captain Sabharwal's Grief Stricken Father

Captain Sabharwal's Grief Stricken Father

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's 88-year-old father is consoled by well wishers. Captain Sabharwal was the flight commander on the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon.

What Israeli Attacks On Iran Achieved

What Israeli Attacks On Iran Achieved

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

Israeli strikes at multiple targets in Iran; Tehran strikes back at Tel Aviv.

AI-171 pilots had 9,300 hours of flying experience

AI-171 pilots had 9,300 hours of flying experience

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

The pilot of the twin-engine wide bodied aircraft issued a 'Mayday' distress call, denoting a full emergency, soon after takeoff at 1.39 pm, the Air Traffic Control at Ahmedabad said.

What Happened After The Crash

What Happened After The Crash

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2025

It is India's worst aviation disaster since the 2020 Kozhikode crash.

PIX: Air India plane crashes into medical college hostel

PIX: Air India plane crashes into medical college hostel

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2025

The Tata-owned airlines said that 169 Indians, 53 British, 1 Canadian and 7 Portuguese were on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Skirmishes In LA Continue

Skirmishes In LA Continue

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2025

Protests against federal immigration sweeps continue despite the increased military presence in Los Angeles.

Angry Anti-Trump Protests Spread To Texas

Angry Anti-Trump Protests Spread To Texas

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2025

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Trump administration sent US Marines to Los Angeles and increased raids on suspected undocumented immigrants, causing anger among protesters and Democratic leaders who fear a national crisis.

What's Army Chief Doing In Kedarnath?

What's Army Chief Doing In Kedarnath?

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2025

Before he visited forward posts to review security and operational readiness on Monday, June 9, 2025, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Kedarnath Dham in Rudraprayag on Sunday.

Arambai Tenggol: Violence Erupts In Imphal

Arambai Tenggol: Violence Erupts In Imphal

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday arrested a member of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol at Imphal airport.

Protests And Violence In The City Of Angels

Protests And Violence In The City Of Angels

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump deployed the California National Guard -- over California Governor Gavin Newsom's objections -- in Los Angeles as angry demonstrations against federal immigration sweeps rocked the City of Angels.

Before Trump And Elon Musk Fell Out...

Before Trump And Elon Musk Fell Out...

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2025

These photographs are from last Friday when Musk announced he was leaving government and heading back to run his business empire which had encountered severe turbulence.

We Are So Proud of You, Beta!

We Are So Proud of You, Beta!

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2025

The all-party delegation -- led by the Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan -- visited the UAE, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone and returned to New Delhi on June 4, 2025 after completing its Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach.

Salute The Indian Railways For This Marvel!

Salute The Indian Railways For This Marvel!

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2025

The inauguration of the Chenab Bridge on June 6 marks a historic milestone in India's infrastructure journey, completing the decades-long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line project.

17 Girl Cadets Make Military History

17 Girl Cadets Make Military History

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

'I was preparing for JEE, NDA came as a blessing.'

How Rahul Gandhi Spent His Day In Poonch

How Rahul Gandhi Spent His Day In Poonch

Rediff.com   25 May 2025

On Saturday, May 24, 2025 Rahul Gandhi -- leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha -- arrived in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to meet the victims of Pakistan's relentless shelling last fortnight.

Want To Buy Napoleon's Saber?

Want To Buy Napoleon's Saber?

Rediff.com   23 May 2025

Sotheby's is hosting an auction titled Napoleon: Une collection historique on June 25, 2025.

When A Plane Crashes In A Neighbourhood

When A Plane Crashes In A Neighbourhood

Rediff.com   23 May 2025

A Cessna 550 private jet crashed into a residential area in California's San Diego city resulting in multiple fatalities and significant property damage.

Trump-Ramaphosa Clash Over Farmer Claims

Trump-Ramaphosa Clash Over Farmer Claims

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, a former anti-apartheid activist and freedom fighter, responded to Trump's claims at their meeting in the Oval Office diplomatically, countering Trump's assertions.

What's Chandrababu Naidu Praying For?

What's Chandrababu Naidu Praying For?

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and his wife Nara Bhuvaneshwari visited the Sri Prasanna Tirupati Gangamamba and offered silk garments on behalf of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam at Ammavaru in Kuppam.