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Kupwara encounter: Why the army is watching the LoC

Kupwara encounter: Why the army is watching the LoC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Even as India battles the COVID-19 threat on a war footing, it cannot lose sight of the threat building up in Kashmir, cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

This is the most fun Sukanya Verma has had since Wonder Woman.

Govt withdraws controversial curbs on Urdu writers

Govt withdraws controversial curbs on Urdu writers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The HRD ministry on Thursday said, after the body drew flak for seeking an undertaking from writers that the content will not be against the government or the country.

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The bureau hopes the updated images -- rendered using Adobe's Photoshop programme to show what the men might look like now -- will generate new leads and encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI directly or submit a tip online.

BJP gears for May 23, begins prep for D-day

BJP gears for May 23, begins prep for D-day

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The party workers were busy overseeing the preparations for the D-Day and said the exit polls had underlined what they were always confident about.

Rebel Cong MP changes stand, to vote for UPA

Rebel Cong MP changes stand, to vote for UPA

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Sharma, who last weekend had attacked the Congress leadership accusing it of targeting BSP supremo Mayawati, came to Parliament House on Tuesday in the company of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and said that he would vote for the Congress in the confidence motion. "Congress is my party, Sonia Gandhi is my leader. I was never against the party, I will vote in favour of the Congress," the MP from Karnal said when asked about his stand on the confidence vote.

Only Cong, SP can help Muslims: Shia body

Only Cong, SP can help Muslims: Shia body

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Promising its allegiance to the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, the Shia Ulema-e-Hind on Thursday said the two parties have "struggled long" to help Muslims get their rights. Shia Ulema-e-Hind general secretary and Shia Personal Law Board convenor Maulana Ali Hussain Kumi also criticized Muslim leaders for making a beeline for Chief Minister Mayawati.

Prominent Indian-Americans back Obama

Prominent Indian-Americans back Obama

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The 2008 US presidential election nominee Democrat Barack Obama seems to be gaining support in the Indian-American community.

We will give a strong reply to EC: Cong

We will give a strong reply to EC: Cong

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

The Congress on Friday dismissed as "laughable" the complaint seeking disqualification of its chief Sonia Gandhi from the Lok Sabha for receiving a Belgian honour and said it will give a "strong and fitting reply" to the Election Commission notice to her.

Will India manage to get Choksi extradited from Antigua?

Will India manage to get Choksi extradited from Antigua?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

India looking at bringing back Choksi under Antiguan law applicable to Commonwealth countries

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead?

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Though an official confirmation is yet to come, a Guardian report had last week claimed that Baghdadi had received serious 'life-threatening' injuries during a US-led airstrike in March.

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad joins Congress

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Azad is currently serving his third term in the Lok Sabha, representing the Darbhanga constituency in Bihar.

Did Uma Bharti violate her oath of office?

Did Uma Bharti violate her oath of office?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

'We expect mobs on the subcontinent to hand out punishment without trial.' 'To have ministers doing it and then being proud about it says something about how the law is treated in India and how seriously ministers take their oath of office,' says Aakar Patel.

Review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 is a mess

Review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 is a mess

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Flimsy motives and dispensable characters ensure there's no hope for Tigmanshu Dhulia's disappointing drama, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Trump you failed to protect your nation': NYC blast suspect

'Trump you failed to protect your nation': NYC blast suspect

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Akayed Ullah has been charged on five counts, including providing material support and resources to terrorist organisations, use of weapons of mass destruction, bombing a place of public law, destruction of property by means of explosive and use of destructive device.

Congress veteran N D Tiwari joins BJP

Congress veteran N D Tiwari joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Though the 91-year-old leader is no longer politically much active, his joining the saffron party is being seen as a boost to it ahead of the Uttarakhand assembly polls.

TN may soon go under central rule

TN may soon go under central rule

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

R Rajagopalan on why September promises to be a crucial month for Tamil Nadu.

2 Gawli men member of Centre's task force

2 Gawli men member of Centre's task force

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

In a startling discovery, the police have found that two gangsters owing allegiance to gangster-turned-MLA Arun Gawli were members of the Union Food and Civil Supplies Ministry's Task Force on Food Processing, prompting them to start an enquiry into the matter.

Syria's Al Nusra front breaks ties with Al Qaeda

Syria's Al Nusra front breaks ties with Al Qaeda

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Al-Qaeda prepared the ground for the announcement earlier Thursday in an online message.

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Suspensions on Pandya, Rahul lifted with immediate effect: CoA

Lowe to create for the world

Lowe to create for the world

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Global advertising major Lowe Worldwide on Wednesday announced that it plans to set up a 24-hour studio in India that creates multimedia creative solutions for its clients across the world.

Unhappy Congress workers attack party office

Unhappy Congress workers attack party office

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Earlier in the day, Congress workers owing allegiance to two other leaders were involved in a scuffle at the Ahmedabad Collectorate where they had gone to file nominations.

Punjab: Sikh group protests against Dera head

Punjab: Sikh group protests against Dera head

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The followers, owing allegiance to the 'Sant Samaj', an umbrella organisation of various Sikh bodies, congregated at a shrine at Fatehgarh Sahib as police took precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents.

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Remember Bollywood's TERRACE moments?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's various terrace moments.

Shahid Siddiqui: Why I joined the BSP

Shahid Siddiqui: Why I joined the BSP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

Siddiqui said since he had given an elaborate interview to rediff.com as an SP general secretary, he explains why he shifted allegiance to the Bahujan Samaj Party and what his views on the issues now are.

Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test

Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Jemima Sumgong, who last year became the first Kenyan woman to win Olympic gold in the marathon, has tested positive for the banned blood-booster EPO in an out-of-competition test carried out by the IAAF, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.

First Look: Scotland's first Asian lawmaker

First Look: Scotland's first Asian lawmaker

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Lawmaker Bashir Ahmed took oath at a swearing in ceremony in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland.

11 arrested for attack on priests in Kolhapur

11 arrested for attack on priests in Kolhapur

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The sub-divisional magistrate, Ichalkaranji, Yuvraj Poman told PTI that the priests could not name the attackers but the authorities were acting on the description given by them and eyewitness account of the incident.

Respect Marathi Manoos or leave Mumbai: Raj

Respect Marathi Manoos or leave Mumbai: Raj

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Thackeray did not even spare Hindi and English channels and he barred them from covering his press conference, alleging they were giving a distorted picture about him.

COVID-19: Doctors, cops attacked at a few places

COVID-19: Doctors, cops attacked at a few places

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Two women doctors were injured in Indore when a five-member team of health officials was pelted with stones in Taatpatti Bakhal area on Wednesday while they were trying to trace a person who had come into contact with a COVID-19 patient, police said.

RJD slaps show-cause notice on 4 absentee MLAs

RJD slaps show-cause notice on 4 absentee MLAs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The Rashtriya Janata Dal has decided to issue show-cause notices to the four Members who failed to turn up at the legislature party meeting at the residence of former chief minister Rabri Devi in Patna on Tuesday.

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Manchester United: What A Mess!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'Pure, unadulterated football joy has been in short supply for United fans for a long time now,' complains Dhruv Munjal.

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'The notion of a single unarmed town challenging the might of the People's Republic is a little absurd,' says Mihir Sharma.

Bhutia extends Mohun Bagan contract

Bhutia extends Mohun Bagan contract

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The 30-year-old captain of India's football team, who switched allegiance from East Bengal to Bagan in June 2006, signed for another two years saying he is very happy to continue playing with the Kolkata giants .

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Gods are deceitful too and villains can be upright upholders of the law.' 'Perhaps political leaders of all shades would benefit from these lessons instead of declaring themselves upholders of a dharma that means different things to different people,' points out Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Michael Jackson converts to Islam

Michael Jackson converts to Islam

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

He has changed his name to Mikaeel.

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Caste-based power politics made him think that he can get away with murder.'

Canadian hostage killed by Islamist militants in Philippines

Canadian hostage killed by Islamist militants in Philippines

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

John Ridsdel, 68, was one of four tourists captured by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines in September 2015.

Ujjain: 22 arrested for attacking Professor

Ujjain: 22 arrested for attacking Professor

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

The teachers took out a silent rally and handed over the list to Divisional Commissioner and Range Inspector General on Wednesday.

India raises questions about PoK

India raises questions about PoK

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The Indian criticism of the Pakistani action comes three days after it objected to harassment of some leaders of occupied Kashmir by Pakistani intelligence agencies after their return from India.