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'Shocked', 'distressed': World leaders react to attack on Shinzo Abe

'Shocked', 'distressed': World leaders react to attack on Shinzo Abe

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A number of world leaders shared their well wishes for former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who is in a critical condition after being shot during a campaign speech on Friday in western Japan.

2 passengers to Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive

2 passengers to Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The second batch of 146 Indian nationals who were evacuated from Afghanistan via Doha arrived in the national capital on Monday on various flights.

CIA director held secret meeting with Taliban leader in Kabul: Report

CIA director held secret meeting with Taliban leader in Kabul: Report

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

CIA Director William J. Burns held a secret meeting in Kabul on Monday with Baradar in the highest-level face-to-face encounter between the Taliban and the Biden administration since the militants seized the Afghan capital, the Washington Post reported, citing unnamed US officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity,

PHOTOS: Assam floods affect 2 lakh people; 2 dead

PHOTOS: Assam floods affect 2 lakh people; 2 dead

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Landslides triggered by incessant rain snapped rail and road links, an official bulletin said.

Ahead of evacuations, pilots undergo training in donning PPEs

Ahead of evacuations, pilots undergo training in donning PPEs

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The pilots and cabin crew were provided training in all the steps on donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment suits, infection control practices to be followed inflight and also the management of anticipated health emergencies during the flight, the medical college authorities said.

US: Intruder boards military plane at Air Force One base

US: Intruder boards military plane at Air Force One base

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

After gaining access to the airfield, the unarmed intruder then entered a C-40 aircraft from the 89th Airlift Wing, known as the "presidential wing," officials said.

Leave Afghanistan by Aug 31: Taliban's ultimatum to US

Leave Afghanistan by Aug 31: Taliban's ultimatum to US

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Taliban also blamed the US for encouraging the Afghan elite to leave the country, Tolo News reported.

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The rape survivor suffered 90 per cent burns after five men, including two of the rape accused, allegedly set her on fire while she was on her way to court, police said.

Don't expect 5G to happen overnight

Don't expect 5G to happen overnight

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Telecom gear makers say will take six to eight months for the top 10 cities to have some reasonable coverage of 5G network services.

Flood situation in Assam worsens; 1 more dead, 7.18 lakh affected

Flood situation in Assam worsens; 1 more dead, 7.18 lakh affected

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Thursday with one more person losing his life and nearly 7.18 lakh people in 27 districts remaining affected by the deluge, an official bulletin said.

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

We celebrate Akshay's birthday by looking back at his top 20 blockbusters over the years.

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) spokesperson said on Saturday.

In Abe's death India loses a very dear friend

In Abe's death India loses a very dear friend

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

With a 'tilak' on his forehead and a 'puja thali' in his hands, Shinzo Abe's picture attending the 'Ganga aarti' alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the fabled Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi in 2015 symbolised his 'India connect' and reflected the very special bond he shared with the country.

Navy mobilises rescue teams for flood relief, evacuation in Maharashtra

Navy mobilises rescue teams for flood relief, evacuation in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Despite adverse weather conditions and widespread inundation in affected areas, a total of seven naval rescue teams departed by road for deployment to the Ratnagiri and Raigarh districts on July 22, 2021 from Mumbai, said Indian Navy.

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Nearly 86 lakh people in the state's 32 districts have been affected by heavy rain and subsequent floods this year, bringing life to a screeching halt in many parts.

SEE: IAF rescues man from a flooded dam

SEE: IAF rescues man from a flooded dam

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The state officials tried to rescue him on Sunday night, however, they could not get him out.

Assam floods: 12 more killed, 54L people hit; water recedes in some areas

Assam floods: 12 more killed, 54L people hit; water recedes in some areas

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The toll due to the flood since mid-May is now 101, they said.

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Dear Modiji, an Indian's SoS from Turkey

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'Kindly have us airlifted at the earliest. We are in a very bad situation here.'

Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in Mugello

Moto3 rider Dupasquier dies after crash in Mugello

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Dupasquier was airlifted to a hospital in Florence after a crash at turn nine involving three bikes in which Tech 3 KTM's Ayumu Sasaki was unable to avoid the Prustel GP rider.

How Army Repelled Pakistanis, 74 Years On

How Army Repelled Pakistanis, 74 Years On

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force recreated dramatic scenes from the first India-Pakistan war in Kashmir by enacting the landing of the first Indian soldiers who repulsed the Pakistani attack in 1947.

That's why CAA was necessary: Puri on Afghan crisis

That's why CAA was necessary: Puri on Afghan crisis

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

In a tweet on Sunday, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said, 'Recent developments in our volatile neighbourhood & the way Sikhs & Hindus are going through a harrowing time are precisely why it was necessary to enact the Citizenship Amendment Act.'

'Unnao rape survivor critical, on life support system'

'Unnao rape survivor critical, on life support system'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

"She is sick and on life support system needing medication to support her blood pressure'

ICC to airlift teams to Twenty20 World Cup

ICC to airlift teams to Twenty20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The International Cricket Council (ICC) said it was preparing to fly teams participating in the Twenty20 World Cup starting next week directly from Dubai to the West Indies.

WATCH: IAF rescues people stranded on rooftop in Thane

WATCH: IAF rescues people stranded on rooftop in Thane

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

A defence spokesperson said that nine persons were stranded on the terrace of a building close to the Ulhas river near Kalyan.

Laser focus on Afghanistan, says Biden, warns Taliban not to hinder US forces

Laser focus on Afghanistan, says Biden, warns Taliban not to hinder US forces

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The United States is going to retain a laser focus on its counterterrorism mission in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden said on Friday, and warned the Taliban of a forceful response to any attack on American forces or disruption of its operations at the Kabul airport.

UN chief lauds India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to nations

UN chief lauds India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to nations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

India has airlifted more than 6 million COVID-19 doses to nine countries in Phase-I under its initiative termed "Vaccine Maitri".

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The vehicle was on its way to Ramban town from Banihal when the accident occurred around 9.55 am. The driver lost control over the "overcrowded" vehicle which rolled down the deep gorge at Kela Morh near Maroof, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range, Rafiq-ul-Hassan, said.

Will honour his memory by...: Quad leaders mourn Abe

Will honour his memory by...: Quad leaders mourn Abe

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Leaders of India, Australia and the United States -- countries that make up the Quad with Japan -- expressed shock at the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, saying he played a 'formative role' in the founding of the partnership and worked tirelessly to advance a shared vision for a free and open strategically-important Indo-Pacific region.

Shah conducts aerial survey in U'khand, rain loss pegged at Rs 7K cr

Shah conducts aerial survey in U'khand, rain loss pegged at Rs 7K cr

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday conducted an aerial survey of rain-ravaged areas of Uttarakhand to asses the damage which the state government has pegged at Rs 7,000 crore.

Jaishankar in Kashmir, meets kin of people stranded in Iran

Jaishankar in Kashmir, meets kin of people stranded in Iran

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The minister assured the families that the people would be airlifted as soon as possible.

No reason for Indian students to leave Russia: Embassy

No reason for Indian students to leave Russia: Embassy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The embassy, however, said certain disruptions in Russian banking services, as well as direct flight connectivity to India, have been reported and Indian students may consider returning home if they have concerns over these aspects.

India to operate 2 flights daily from Kabul to evacuate its citizens

India to operate 2 flights daily from Kabul to evacuate its citizens

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Two Indian aircraft would be permitted to operate from the Kabul airport which is under the control of American security forces, government sources told ANI.

Cannot ignore China's infra buildup and Army needs better roads: SC

Cannot ignore China's infra buildup and Army needs better roads: SC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that China has made a huge build-up in the Tibet region and the Army needs broader roads to move heavy vehicles up to the India-China border to avoid a 1962 war-like situation.

UN chief Antonio Guterres appalled to learn of attack on Salman Rushdie

UN chief Antonio Guterres appalled to learn of attack on Salman Rushdie

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

"In no case is violence a response to words spoken or written by others in their exercise of the freedoms of opinion and expression," Guterres said, conveying his wishes for Rushdie's early recovery.

First Covid relief aid from US arrives in India

First Covid relief aid from US arrives in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The medical equipment and other supplies were brought to Delhi in a C-5M Super Galaxy, one of the largest strategic airlift aircraft of the US Air Force.

7 Army personnel hit by avalanche in Arunachal found dead

7 Army personnel hit by avalanche in Arunachal found dead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Bodies of all seven individuals have been recovered from the avalanche site. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, all seven have been confirmed deceased,' the Army said in a statement.

Amid Chinese drills across LAC, IAF chief visits Ladakh

Amid Chinese drills across LAC, IAF chief visits Ladakh

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The chief was also briefed extensively about the air maintenance operations in support of the Indian Army and the paramilitary troops there.

Salman Rushdie on ventilator, likely to lose an eye; suspect in custody

Salman Rushdie on ventilator, likely to lose an eye; suspect in custody

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The New York Times reported that according to Rushdie's agent, Andrew Wylie, the Mumbai-born controversial author was on a ventilator and could not speak.

Salman Rushdie was stabbed by NJ resident, police probing motive

Salman Rushdie was stabbed by NJ resident, police probing motive

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born controversial author who faced Islamist death threats for years after writing The Satanic Verses, was "still undergoing surgery", several hours after being stabbed by a 24-year-old New Jersey resident at an event in western New York State on Friday.

How timely action from BFI chief Singh rescued Dingko

How timely action from BFI chief Singh rescued Dingko

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-medal winning boxer Dingko Singh has revealed that he went into depression as he was unable to travel to New Delhi for his cancer treatment due to the nationwide lockdown. Dingko Singh was on Saturday airlifted from Imphal to the national capital for his liver cancer treatment.