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Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Sajjan Kumar surrenders, sent to jail to serve life sentence

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The trial court declined the plea of Kumar's lawyer that he be sent to high-security Tihar Jail.

12 Pak soldiers killed in suicide attack

12 Pak soldiers killed in suicide attack

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The suicide bomber got close to the personnel and detonated his explosives on a road that is also used by the local population, military spokesman Maj Gen Waheed Arshad said.

China to start daily flights to India

China to start daily flights to India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

In view of increasing tourist exchange between China and India, Air China on Friday said it will start operating daily flights between Beijing and New Delhi starting October 31.

Kalam's wait for official residence ends

Kalam's wait for official residence ends

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

Ex-President APJ Abdul Kalam has moved to his allotted accommodation at 10 Rajaji Marg on Thursday from the 'High Risk Category Officers' Hut', a simple accommodation provided to him in Delhi Cantonment. The 75-year-old former President has been staying in the army hut since demitting office on July 25.

High alert sounded in Pak cities

High alert sounded in Pak cities

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Security at sensitive installations, including places of worship, airports, government offices and international missions, has been beefed up.

7 killed in 2 suicide attacks in Pakistan

7 killed in 2 suicide attacks in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Seven people were killed and 12 others injured on Thursday when two suicide bombers blew themselves up near a security check post close to the south-western Pakistani city of Quetta.

Bangladesh: 86 killed in landslides

Bangladesh: 86 killed in landslides

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Experts and officials blamed the disaster on indiscriminate hill cutting during the last three decades, exposing the residents to the impending danger.

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Have the Chinese got what they wanted?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'Could the Chinese have taken a leaf out of our book?' 'That their unprecedented build-up is their attempt at coercive diplomacy with India?' 'And if so, what is it that they could be expecting as a quid pro quo?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Army Major yet to be honoured

Army Major yet to be honoured

Rediff.com4 Nov 2007

As they pass through the cantonment in militancy-hit Kashmir valley, journalists bow their heads to remember an army officer who saved the lives of three newsmen and one of his staff members before being gunned down by Lashker-e-Taiba militants eight years ago.

Gandhiji's portraits defaced in West Bengal

Gandhiji's portraits defaced in West Bengal

Rediff.com29 May 2007

"Miscreants had painted hair on his head, mustache and inscribed the words I Love You all over Gandhiji's photographs," sources said.

Restrictions eased; landlines, mobile internet partially restored in J-K

Restrictions eased; landlines, mobile internet partially restored in J-K

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Telecom connectivity will be gradually restored in a phased manner, keeping in mind the constant threat posed by terrorist organisations in using mobile connectivity to organise terror actions.

Fly Mumbai-Singapore @ Rs 11,580

Fly Mumbai-Singapore @ Rs 11,580

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Singapore Airlines is offering special economy class return tickets to Singapore/ Kuala Lumpur/ Penang/ Bangkok/ Phuket/ Langkawi/ Hong Kong/ Bali/ Canton/ Shenzhen/ Beijing/ Shanghai/ Nanjing from Mumbai.

India names head of new consulate in China

India names head of new consulate in China

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

With China expected to overtake the US as India's largest trading partner, Bambawale acknowledged that the "basic rationale for the new Consulate is the burgeoning trade."

Combing Op at IAF base over but alert in Pathankot, Gurdaspur continues

Combing Op at IAF base over but alert in Pathankot, Gurdaspur continues

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The massive combing operation at the sprawling Air Force station in Pathankot ended on Friday, seven days after six terrorists struck.

Anonymous letter threatens attacks

Anonymous letter threatens attacks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The writer claims to be a member of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is the first visit by diplomats to the newly carved out UT.

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The founder of the dreaded terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed undergoes regular dialysis at an army hospital in Rawalpindi in Pakistan.

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The mission will also review all technical aspects of the electoral process for an assembly to decide on the constitutional future of the country.

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Srinagar is under a massive security blanket for the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's poll rally on Monday afternoon.

Why was Trump in a hurry to please Imran?

Why was Trump in a hurry to please Imran?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'Trump's new discovery is that Pakistan and its army are virtually god's gift to mankind.' 'They are required to facilitate a relatively orderly American exit from Afghanistan,' points out Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan.

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

India's COVID-19 testing ratio not low, says ICMR

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'In countries like Japan, one out of 11.7 tests turns out to be positive, which is among the highest in the world. Italy tests 6.7 persons for one positive test while the USA tests 5.3 persons and the United Kingdom 3.4'

Kalam, Shekhawat still homeless in New Delhi

Kalam, Shekhawat still homeless in New Delhi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

They continue to wait for new homes that are yet to be readied by the authorities.

'Indian separatists may be behind 7/11 blasts'

'Indian separatists may be behind 7/11 blasts'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

'Many separatist organisations were active within the Indian states and that will be their act and we have nothing to do with such cases.'

India, China 'Hand-in-Hand' joint exercise from Nov 16

India, China 'Hand-in-Hand' joint exercise from Nov 16

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In continuation of the series of joint exercises between India and China, the exercise 'Hand-in-Hand 2014' is all set to commence at Pune's Aundh Camp on November 16.

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Commissioned into the 5th Gorkha Rifles regiment, he has had an illustrious military career spanning 36 years during which he held several prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments

19 killed in suicide blast in northwest Pakistan

19 killed in suicide blast in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The attack took place during evening prayers in Kohat in North Western Frontier Province, some 70 kms from Peshawar.

Army soldier commits suicide

Army soldier commits suicide

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Singh's suicide is the second incident in two days in the state.

US's famous immigrant entrepreneurs

US's famous immigrant entrepreneurs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

The U.S. continues to grow thanks to innovations from recent arrivals.

Jawan Roy Mathew laid to rest after fresh autopsy

Jawan Roy Mathew laid to rest after fresh autopsy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

The mortal remains of a jawan, who was found dead after a sting video on the "abuse" of buddy system in the army, were laid to rest in Kollam district of Kerala after a fresh autopsy was conducted following insistence of his family, who raised doubts over this demise.

Sonia to visit Mumbai Wednesday

Sonia to visit Mumbai Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

her visit coincides with the BJP's three-day silver jubilee convention.

Pathankot: High alert after input on armed men in army fatigue

Pathankot: High alert after input on armed men in army fatigue

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Army has also been alerted and there is a heightened vigil, police said.

Remembering a Hero

Remembering a Hero

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Two months ago, May 2, Major Anuj Sood made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland in a hostage-rescue mission in J&K. As his grieving family grapples with their immense loss, they graciously share memories of the young major -- a husband, brother and son -- whose only calling was the fauj.

Hours after blasts, LeT ultra killed in Lucknow

Hours after blasts, LeT ultra killed in Lucknow

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Salar, a Pakistani, was involved in the conspiracy to carry out a suicide attack at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, which was foiled by the timely tip off by central security agencies.

Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross in 1944. This honour is equivalent to today's Param Vir Chakra. The Arjan Singh Trust for needy air force personnel was set up out of the proceeds of his farm house in Delhi being sold. He was a charismatic leader of men and lived up to the fine traditions of soldiering, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Mumbai: 4 arrested with explosives

Mumbai: 4 arrested with explosives

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

Acting on a tip-off, a police team from the D N Nagar Police Station arrested the four from a bus stop located next to the Andheri railway station in the early hours, the police said.

SC refuses to grant stay on arrest for Vishal Dadlani over Jain monk tweet

SC refuses to grant stay on arrest for Vishal Dadlani over Jain monk tweet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The music composer came under sharp criticism for his "sarcastic" tweet on Jain monk Tarun Sagar.

Kashmir paralysed for 51st straight day as curfew continues

Kashmir paralysed for 51st straight day as curfew continues

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

At least 25 persons were injured in clashes between protestors and security forces in Kashmir on Saturday.