News for '-free-palestine'

2 British nationals told to leave India for pro-Palestine posters

2 British nationals told to leave India for pro-Palestine posters

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The action came after reports received on January 21 about stickers related to the Israel-"Palestine conflict appearing at multiple locations across the town. A CID team conducted an inquiry and traced the activity to the two foreign tourists.

7 held after 'Free Palestine' posters surface in Sambhal

7 held after 'Free Palestine' posters surface in Sambhal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Posters with the message "Free Gaza, Free Palestine" and calls to boycott Israeli goods were found in the Narauli town of Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Police are investigating the incident based on CCTV footage and information gathered from shop owners. The posters emerged following Israel's offensive in Gaza, launched after Hamas militants attacked southern Israel in October 2023.

Azad Kashmir, Free Palestine graffiti at Jadavpur University sparks row

Azad Kashmir, Free Palestine graffiti at Jadavpur University sparks row

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The alleged entry of 'plainclothes police personnel' on the university campus on Monday also did not go down well with a section of the students and teachers.

US: Man shouting 'Free Palestine' injures 8 with fire bomb

US: Man shouting 'Free Palestine' injures 8 with fire bomb

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In one video, apparently of the attack, a shirtless man holding clear bottles in his hands is seen pacing as the grass in front of him burns.

'Free Palestine': 2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in US

'Free Palestine': 2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in US

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'Horrific act of terror that the people of Israel are waking up to this morning. AG Pam Bondi called to let me know and was at the scene. 2 dead in shooting targeting Israeli embassy staffers outside Jewish Museum in Washington DC'

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG

'Free Palestine': Pitch invader interrupts WC final

'Free Palestine': Pitch invader interrupts WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The pitch invader, wearing a T-shirt that read 'Stop Bombing Palentine' and 'Free Palestine' and carrying a Palestinian flag, tried to hug Virat Kohli.

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

An active-duty member of the United States Air Force attempted self-immolation and yelled, 'Free Palestine', outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 25, according to the Air Force and local officials, reported by CNN.

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Microsoft Techie Quits Over Israel's Actions

Microsoft Techie Quits Over Israel's Actions

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Vaniya Agarwal says Friday April 11 will be her last day at Microsoft

France-Israel Nations League match to go ahead, minister says

France-Israel Nations League match to go ahead, minister says

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The interior ministry and Paris police department did not immediately reply to Reuters' requests for details of the exact plans.

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma.

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pro-Palestinian protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place.

Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband

Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing black armband

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Usman Australia's Usman Khawaja was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday for sporting a black armband after the global body's rules prevented him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Gaza in a Test against Pakistan.

FIFA World Cup: Man runs onto pitch with Palestinian flag

FIFA World Cup: Man runs onto pitch with Palestinian flag

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Fans also unfurled a Free Palestine flag during the game.

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

'Makes rules fair and equitable for everyone': Khawaja slams ICC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Usman Khawaja said the black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement".

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Cricket Australia expects Khawaja to abide by rules in Gaza support

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The first World Cup in the Middle East has been anything but insulated from the troubles of the volatile region, set against a backdrop of anti-government protests in Iran and an upsurge in Israeli-Palestinian violence.

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

Protests outside Israeli embassy in Delhi over airstrikes in Gaza Strip

Protests outside Israeli embassy in Delhi over airstrikes in Gaza Strip

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Scores of protesters, mostly students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University had gathered outside the Israeli embassy in New Delhi to protest against Israel's air strikes in the Gaza Strip resulting in civilian casualties.

ICC bans Moeen Ali from wearing 'Save Gaza' wristbands

ICC bans Moeen Ali from wearing 'Save Gaza' wristbands

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

England batsman Moeen Ali has been banned from wearing wristbands featuring the slogans "Save Gaza" and "Free Palestine", the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.

Moeen Ali wears bands supporting Palestine, ICC to investigate

Moeen Ali wears bands supporting Palestine, ICC to investigate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

In what has so far been a non-controversial Test match in Southampton, there was a whiff of the same on the second day. England player Moeen Ali was seen wearing a pair of 'Save Gaza' wristbands during the Indian innings. The 27-year-old all rounder also wore a 'Free Palestine' wrist band while batting.

Message Board: Arafat's legacy

Message Board: Arafat's legacy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

Message Board: Arafat's legacy

Southampton Test: Anderson and Broad leave India in trouble

Southampton Test: Anderson and Broad leave India in trouble

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

James Anderson and Stuart Broad each took three wickets to leave India in trouble on 323 for eight, 246 runs adrift of England, after the third day of the third Test on Tuesday.

That February in Rishikesh

That February in Rishikesh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The Beatles came to Rishikesh to experience Indian spiritualism in 1968. The ashram where they stayed is now a 'Beatles museum'.