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China vows IRON FIST crackdown in Xinjiang

China vows IRON FIST crackdown in Xinjiang

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

China on Thursday pledged to deal 'separatist forces' in the restive Xinjiang province with 'iron fists', as the region observed the third anniversary of the deadly ethnic riots that claimed nearly 200 lives.

IRON FIST: IAF showcases mighty firepower at Pokhran

IRON FIST: IAF showcases mighty firepower at Pokhran

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

The Indian Air Force's on Friday conducted day-night demonstration of its combat and fire power in Pokhran, which was witnessed by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Captain Rohit has been 'absolutely phenomenal': Bumrah

Goa CM warns islanders protesting I-Day of 'iron fist'

Goa CM warns islanders protesting I-Day of 'iron fist'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

The Navy has said that it had cancelled its plan to unfurl the national flag on the Sao Jacinto island in South Goa on Independence Day after local residents objected to it, following which state Chief Minister Pramod Sawant requested the naval authorities to go ahead with the tricolour hoisting programme and warned the islanders that "anti-India activities" would be dealt with an "iron fist".

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Executing its mission with honour and pride, the Indian Air Force displayed its firepower at IRON FIST -- 2013 in the august presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday.

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

PICS: IAFs supremacy at IRON FIST along Pak border

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Executing its mission with honour and pride, the Indian Air Force displayed its firepower at IRON FIST -- 2013 in the august presence of President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday.

Resign if you can't crush violence with iron fist: Rajinikanth to Centre

Resign if you can't crush violence with iron fist: Rajinikanth to Centre

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

In a rare sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, Rajinikanth also asked those in power to 'resign and go' if the violence could not be crushed with an iron fist.

Anbe Diana Review: Breezy Romcom That Plays Safe

Anbe Diana Review: Breezy Romcom That Plays Safe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Despite a wobbly screenplay and an overstretched runtime, Anbe Diana charms with its light-hearted approach and Ramya Ranganathan's performance.

The India Story Review: Not Brave Enough!

The India Story Review: Not Brave Enough!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

The India Story adopts a very soap opera-like approach, piling on ham-fisted melodrama along with plenty of unevenness, sighs Sreeju Sudhakaran

'If the velvet glove comes off, the iron fist will show'

'If the velvet glove comes off, the iron fist will show'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'The thin line is a permanent dilemma with soldiers. You have to appreciate that in that dilemma and chaos there are officers who stand and lead their men.

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.

IAF set to show its 'Iron Fist' in Thar desert

IAF set to show its 'Iron Fist' in Thar desert

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The massive exercise code-named Iron First 2016 would involve the participation of 181 aircraft departing from multiple bases, and demonstrate a synchronized aerial ballet that would showcase its deadly combat capability over the entire spectrum of aerial operations.

US 7th fleet's USS Tripoli strike group heads to West Asia as tensions soar

US 7th fleet's USS Tripoli strike group heads to West Asia as tensions soar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

According to the report, the Pentagon is deploying the USS Tripoli ARG, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), part of its own strike group.

India Is Lucky To Have Both Nehru And Modi

India Is Lucky To Have Both Nehru And Modi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

If one has to compare the tenures of the two prime ministers one must credit Nehru with laying the foundations on which Modi is building a grand edifice, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Diehard dissidents: People who took on China's iron fist

Diehard dissidents: People who took on China's iron fist

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Those who dare to slam hard on the foundations of the great wall of communism are treated with no mercy in the land of Chairman Mao.

'Terrorism needs to be dealt with an iron fist'

'Terrorism needs to be dealt with an iron fist'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Veerappa Moily on the Administrative Reforms Commission's measures against terrorism.

How Pyongyang's Kims ruled North Korea with an iron fist

How Pyongyang's Kims ruled North Korea with an iron fist

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Rediff.com takes a look at the dictatorial journey of the Kims 'The Great Leader' and 'Dear Leader', and what little is known about the 'great successor'.

Trump Inauguration: Fist Pump, Tight Security

Trump Inauguration: Fist Pump, Tight Security

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Miles of iron anti-scale walls surround the area, with the Secret Service and Metro police patrolling vigilantly. The scene reflects the heightened precautions, likely influenced by the assassination attempt Donald Trump survived last year -- a moment memorialized in a massive hoarding on the Heritage Building along Massachusetts Avenue.

'Terror sanctuaries in Pak must be dealt with an iron fist'

'Terror sanctuaries in Pak must be dealt with an iron fist'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Unless India can exercise counter-sanctuary policy against terrorist organisations in Pakistani territory, we will be destined to see a periodic recurrence of attacks on our nationals, says security expert B Raman.

Review: The Iron Lady works because of Meryl Streep

Review: The Iron Lady works because of Meryl Streep

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

The Iron Lady is much too lethargic to create the complexity of Margaret Thatcher's supremacy or match the aura of Meryl Streep's ambitions, writes Sukanya Verma.

Will decapitate your leaders: Israel's big warning to...

Will decapitate your leaders: Israel's big warning to...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

In the first acknowledgement of Israel's involvement in the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday, issued a stern warning to the Houthi rebels from Yemen of destroying their infrastructure and 'decapitating' its leaders.

What is China's Uyghur plan

What is China's Uyghur plan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Weeks after the Chinese security forces put down a bloody strife in the Muslim-dominated border province of Xinjiang, a top Communist party official has vowed to crack down on any renewed violence in the area with an 'iron-fist.'

Have You Seen Nayanthara's Home?

Have You Seen Nayanthara's Home?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Poes Garden is one of the most exclusive addresses in Chennai.

Govt bans Lebanon-based terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir

Govt bans Lebanon-based terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In a notification, the Union home ministry said the HuT is involved in radicalisation and motivation of gullible youth to join terrorist organisations, such as ISIS, and raising funds for terror activities.

Hasina's UK travel plans hit roadblock, to stay in India

Hasina's UK travel plans hit roadblock, to stay in India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Hasina was set to travel to London from India but is now contemplating other options after the British government indicated she may not get legal protection in the UK against any possible investigation, they said.

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung deserves to be complimented in telling his life story and that of his people, as subaltern communities within this vast and diverse nation of ours clamour for recognition and a plea for their voices to be heard and their aspirations to be met, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy.

'We Are Always Watchful. We Will Be Nimble'

'We Are Always Watchful. We Will Be Nimble'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

'We will be very, very proactive in providing whatever liquidity requirements are needed.'

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wants racism to be dealt with iron fist.

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into billion-dollar spectacle, dies at 71

Himanshi Khurana's Black Style is Kaala Jaadu

Himanshi Khurana's Black Style is Kaala Jaadu

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Himanshi's instafeed is an online how-to-wear-black-and-look-like-a-bigg-boss guide.

'Pro-Mamata Sentiment Among Muslims Is A Reality'

'Pro-Mamata Sentiment Among Muslims Is A Reality'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'Mamata needs to address the anger and resentment among various sections of the Hindu community because low-scale communal violence has always paid richer electoral dividends for the BJP.'

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

MVA strong, will remain so: Cong amid speculation

MVA strong, will remain so: Cong amid speculation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The Congress' assertion came after Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar's remarks on the unity of opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents in Maharashtra have created ripples in the state political circles.

ISI spy nabbed in Pokhran for leaking IAF details

ISI spy nabbed in Pokhran for leaking IAF details

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

An alleged Inter Services Intelligence spy has been arrested for passing information to an officer of the Pakistani intelligence agency about the just-concluded Indian Air Force exercise 'Iron Fist' in Pokhran.

Inside the secret kingdom of North Korea

Inside the secret kingdom of North Korea

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

We present some snapshots of the nation that -- with 2.5 crore people and the world's fourth largest army -- remains one of the world's best guarded secrets.

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A Sukhoi 30 aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Tuesday crashed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district but both the pilots bailed out safely.

Anger at footballers' wives

Anger at footballers' wives

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

A woman hired to keep a English First Division football club in shape has blamed jealous players' wives for her dismissal.

Nitish Kumar demands stern action against MNS

Nitish Kumar demands stern action against MNS

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Nitish Kumar requested Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh to deal with such divisive elements with an iron fist. "I expect the Maharashtra government to act tough and protect our students," Nitish Kumar said in Patna on Monday morning.

Relentless Rafa crushes Murray, Djokovic next

Relentless Rafa crushes Murray, Djokovic next

Rediff.com1 Jul 2011

After seeing his world number one ranking slip away, Rafa Nadal refused to loosen his iron-fisted grip on the Wimbledon title by crushing Andy Murray Friday to set up a final against the man who has knocked him off his perch. Serbia's Novak Djokovic had earlier beaten flamboyant Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach his first Wimbledon final and guarantee top spot in next week's rankings.