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For first time, Putin owns up responsibility for Azerbaijani air crash

For first time, Putin owns up responsibility for Azerbaijani air crash

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday formally admitted for the first time that the country's air defences were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani airliner last December, an incident that killed 38 people, reports Associated Press.

A Wounded Jaguar Rescued

A Wounded Jaguar Rescued

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Security Forces, Terrorists Exchange Fire In Rajouri

Security Forces, Terrorists Exchange Fire In Rajouri

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

Security has been heightened in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, after an exchange of fire between terrorists and the police.

IAF, 93, Displays Power and Pride

IAF, 93, Displays Power and Pride

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 93rd anniversary with a ceremonial parade at the Hindan Air Force Station in Ghaziabad. The event honoured exceptional Air Warriors and showcased both heritage aircraft and modern assets like the Rafale, Su-30MKI, and Apache helicopters. Emphasising indigenous strength and readiness, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh hailed the IAF's growth from modest origins to a global force.

Thank You Gautambhai For Building Navi Mumbai Airport

Thank You Gautambhai For Building Navi Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the 19,650 crore (196.50 billion) Navi Mumbai International Airport, marking a major milestone in India's aviation infrastructure. Conceived as the country's largest greenfield airport project, the facility has been developed under the public-private partnership model and will function as the second international airport for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, easing pressure on the congested Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The new airport is expected to significantly improve air connectivity for Mumbai and its adjoining regions, catalyse economic growth in Navi Mumbai and Raigad districts, and serve as a key hub for passenger and cargo traffic in western India.

PHOTOS: Inside Navi Mumbai International Airport

PHOTOS: Inside Navi Mumbai International Airport

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2025

The long-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to relieve traffic at Mumbai's main airport and offer new travel options for the region.

All Ready For Air Force Day!

All Ready For Air Force Day!

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

Glimpses from the Indian Air Force's dress rehearsal in Ghaziabad ahead of Air Force Day.

Darjeeling Battles Landslide Aftermath

Darjeeling Battles Landslide Aftermath

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2025

Darjeeling is slowly recovering from the devastating impact of relentless rainfall and massive landslides that struck the region. The natural calamity left homes shattered, roads blocked, and communities displaced.

Shirdi, Goa, Bastar... Amit Shah's Sunday Out

Shirdi, Goa, Bastar... Amit Shah's Sunday Out

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

Glimpses of Home Minister Amit Shah's busy busy Sunday, crisscrossing India.

Winter's First Embrace: Kangra To Kashmir

Winter's First Embrace: Kangra To Kashmir

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

A view of the Dhauladhar range covered in snow as Dharamsala receives fresh snowfall on Sunday.

Rain Clouds Loom Over Vaishno Devi Yatra

Rain Clouds Loom Over Vaishno Devi Yatra

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

The Baan Ganga entry point wears a deserted look after the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board orders suspension of the Vaishno Devi Yatra from October 5 to 7 due to the IMD's inclement weather advisory for Katra.

US Envoy-To-Be To India Rolls The Dice!

US Envoy-To-Be To India Rolls The Dice!

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2025

Accompanying Sergio Gor at the tables on Saturday night was his buddy Jeanine Pirro, currently the United States attorney for the District of Columbia.

How RSS Celebrated Its Centenary

How RSS Celebrated Its Centenary

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh celebrated its centenary on Vijayadashami at the Reshimbagh ground in Nagpur on October 2. RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat led the occasion with former President Ram Nath Kovind as the chief guest.

Ravan And His Brothers Go Up In Flames

Ravan And His Brothers Go Up In Flames

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

Dussehra 2025 celebrations witnessed Ravan Dahan ceremonies across India, with massive effigies of Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad set ablaze in cities from Amritsar to Patna.

Breathtaking Drone Show At Mysuru Dasara

Breathtaking Drone Show At Mysuru Dasara

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

During the Mysuru Dasara 2025 celebrations on Thursday, October 2, a spectacular drone show captivated audiences, while President Murmu marked Dussehra with her presence at the Shri Dharmik Leela in Delhi.

Ravana Is Ready for Dussehra

Ravana Is Ready for Dussehra

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

When the effigies finally go up in flames, the spectacle is more than just entertainment, it is a collective reaffirmation of faith, morality, and the age-old belief that righteousness will always prevail.

Modi Performs Maa Durga Aarti

Modi Performs Maa Durga Aarti

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

Glimpses of Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in the Durga Puja celebrations at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi on the occasion of Maha Ashtami on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

President Confers Honours On Bodyguard

President Confers Honours On Bodyguard

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

On September 30, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu presented the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in recognition of 75 years of glorious service.

Ladakh's Gen Z Demands Statehood

Ladakh's Gen Z Demands Statehood

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

Massive protests erupted in Leh, Ladakh on September 24, 2025, demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule. Demonstrators set fire to the BJP office while police deployed personnel to control the escalating situation across the region.

'Farewell Zubeen! There Will Never Be Another You'

'Farewell Zubeen! There Will Never Be Another You'

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

Scenes from the heart-breaking funeral when Assam bid farewell to one of its most beloved sons, singer and composer Zubeen Garg.