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WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Amid Doklam standoff, Chinese Navy eyes Indian Ocean to extend reach

Amid Doklam standoff, Chinese Navy eyes Indian Ocean to extend reach

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

China's Navy wants to join hands with India to maintain security of the Indian Ocean

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

China could do a naval blockade in Indian Ocean next

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Chances are any such disruption will not occur on the major shipping lanes but on some edge of the ocean between India and China. Even if there is no actual disruption, the costs of averting one can be punitive. The setting for this is provided by the energy shortage both countries face, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Indian priest held by Islamic State militants in Yemen

Indian priest held by Islamic State militants in Yemen

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The 56-year-old Tom Uzhunnalil was taken by Islamic State gunmen after they launched an attack on an elderly care home in Aden.

Kovind completes 100 days as President

Kovind completes 100 days as President

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Efficient management of time and speedy decision-making have been the focus of President Ram Nath Kovind.

China launches 2nd aircraft carrier, to be deployed in SCS

China launches 2nd aircraft carrier, to be deployed in SCS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The aircraft carrier is China first domestically-built ship. Shandong is bigger than China's first aircraft carrier Liaoning and could house 36 fighter jets.

After SOS call from nurses, India extends Yemen rescue op

After SOS call from nurses, India extends Yemen rescue op

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India has decided to extend air evacuation from Yemen till Thursday following a rescue request by a group of 140 nurses even as it pulled out another 450 people from the war-ravaged country, taking the total number of evacuees to 4500.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

India overwhelmingly elected to non-permanent seat in UNSC

India overwhelmingly elected to non-permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

New Delhi's candidature was unanimously endorsed by the 55-member Asia-Pacific grouping, including China and Pakistan, in June last year.

INS Sumitra, the star of Yemen evac op, to host President for Fleet Review

INS Sumitra, the star of Yemen evac op, to host President for Fleet Review

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The indigenously-built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel will be the presidential yacht and lead the presidential column for the 11th edition of the Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam.

6 Indians killed in Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen: MEA

6 Indians killed in Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen: MEA

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Six Indians have been killed after their boat was hit in Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen, said the external affairs ministry on Friday.

V K Singh in fresh row, refers to media as 'presstitutes'

V K Singh in fresh row, refers to media as 'presstitutes'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Friends what do you expect from presstitutes," he said in a tweet late night

'It is important for India to prepare for war'

'It is important for India to prepare for war'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

'It will be a repeated folly to ever think that China will not attack us.'

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Yemen: 3,300 Indians out so far; operation Rahat to wrap up soon

Yemen: 3,300 Indians out so far; operation Rahat to wrap up soon

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

India on Monday evacuated 1,052 of its nationals from Yemen.

Beckham to play football in 7 continents... all for the love of the game

Beckham to play football in 7 continents... all for the love of the game

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Former soccer star David Beckham will star in the documentary film 'David Beckham: For the Love of the Game,' which has been commissioned by the BBC.

World Athletics Championships: Medal Table

World Athletics Championships: Medal Table

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Medal table from the World Athletics Championships 2013.

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

The 'world's deadliest sea crossing' claimed 6 lives a day in 2018

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

According to a new report from the Office of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, an estimated 2,275 individuals drowned or went missing in the Mediterranean in 2018.

China factor: Why Bangladesh is important for India

China factor: Why Bangladesh is important for India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'If the Bangladesh-China relationship strengthens further, it can only be to India's detriment,' notes Vice Admiral Premvir Das.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Lankan presidential poll

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajapaksa and said he looks forward to further deepen relations between the two nations.

Stockholm athletics: Dibaba breaks 26-year-old world indoor mile record

Stockholm athletics: Dibaba breaks 26-year-old world indoor mile record

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

It is the third time Genzebe Dibaba, 25, has broken a world record in Stockholm, having previously set new marks for the 3,000 and 5,000 metres at the Ericsson Globe Arena in the Swedish capital

China launches first domestically-built aircraft carrier

China launches first domestically-built aircraft carrier

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

It is the country's second aircraft carrier, after the Liaoning, and the first to be made domestically.

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Polls opened at 7 am local time and would close at 5 pm with some 12,845 polling stations being set up throughout the country for 15.9 million voters, who will choose a successor to President Maithripala Sirisina.

UN report names India among countries where rights activists intimidated

UN report names India among countries where rights activists intimidated

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The report documents allegations of reprisals and intimidation in 38 countries, some of which are members of the Human Rights Council.

Why these are scary times for India

Why these are scary times for India

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'There is no holistic picture of our own goals and objectives.' 'For some inexplicable reason, the decision makers find it best to listen to their inner souls in dealing with these issues rather devising a carefully thought-out, structured plan,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

VK Singh rakes up presstitute row, says it was meant for biased media

VK Singh rakes up presstitute row, says it was meant for biased media

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Under fire for using the word presstitutes for the media, V K Singh said he apologises to journalists barring a small section of media persons who were carrying out a "motivated campaign" against him.

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

Rediff.com14 May 2016

However, Denmark said it is difficult to conclude on the real intention behind this.

China is the real threat

China is the real threat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'China, much more than Pakistan, is a credible potential adversary with the ability to hurt our interests.' 'It must figure higher in our national security concerns,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Mission Accomplished: India to end air evacuation from Yemen on high note

Mission Accomplished: India to end air evacuation from Yemen on high note

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The Indian Navy has done the impossible. Amidst heavy firing and war-like conditions, they have been able to evacuate 4,000 Indians from the strife-stricken country.

What is Somalia's Al-Shabaab and what does it want?

What is Somalia's Al-Shabaab and what does it want?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Here is what we know about the militant group.

India's hunger problem worse than North Korea, Bangladesh

India's hunger problem worse than North Korea, Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The country ranked 100th out of 119 countries on the global hunger index, slipping three positions from last year.

How Aamir discovered Hindi cinema's biggest market

How Aamir discovered Hindi cinema's biggest market

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Shuai Jiao Baba (Let's Wrestle, Dad) in China seems to have made twice its combined earnings in India and the rest of the world.

US assessing results of military action against Al-Shabaab

US assessing results of military action against Al-Shabaab

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab militants in Somalia and is now assessing the results of its "operation" against the hardline militia, the White House said.

When INS Sumitra crew went beyond their call of duty

When INS Sumitra crew went beyond their call of duty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Going beyond their call of duty, crew members of warship INS Sumitra ensured that the 306 Indians evacuated from Yemen have a comfortable journey back home after their ordeal in the war-ravaged country.

Don't want Maldives to be another flashpoint, in talks with India: China

Don't want Maldives to be another flashpoint, in talks with India: China

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Chinese Foreign Ministry said international community should respect sovereignty and independence of the Maldives.

India-Japan 2+2 dialogue: An eyesore for China

India-Japan 2+2 dialogue: An eyesore for China

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The India-Japan 2+2 dialogue added strategic heft to the special relationship in the wake of growing Chinese assertiveness on regional affairs, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Travellers with Ebola should not be stigmatised: UN chief

Travellers with Ebola should not be stigmatised: UN chief

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday expressed concern over restrictions imposed on travelers returning from Ebola-affected countries, saying people who develop infections should be "supported, not stigmatised".

Indian evacuees recount 'tales of horror' in Yemen

Indian evacuees recount 'tales of horror' in Yemen

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Recounting their ordeals, evacuees from Yemen have narrated their tales of horror during their stay in that war-torn country.

MEA says it's working on evacuation of 70 sailors stranded in Yemen

MEA says it's working on evacuation of 70 sailors stranded in Yemen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

India on Sunday said it is taking steps to ensure safe evacuation of its nationals from Yemen after a sailors group claimed that 70 seamen from Gujarat are stranded in the war-torn county.