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Armed forces free to decide on mode, targets, timing to respond: Modi

Armed forces free to decide on mode, targets, timing to respond: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting with top defence officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the chiefs of three services, amid India weighing its countermeasures following the Pahalgam terror attack which left at least 26 civilians, mostly tourists, dead. Modi has vowed to pursue the terrorists behind the attack and their patrons, a clear reference to Pakistan, to the "ends of earth" and inflict harshest punishment on them.

Gujarat's Panchal announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Gujarat's Panchal announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Priyank Panchal played 127 first class games and amassed 8,856 runs at 45.18 with 29 centuries and 34 fifties.

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

'New red line': India, Pak generals exchange warnings at Shangri-La

'New red line': India, Pak generals exchange warnings at Shangri-La

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In the wake of the recent hostilities, both sides have moved from weapons to words, with India dispatching several delegations to visit more than 30 capitals across the world. A similar effort by Pakistan is set to start on Jun 2.

India won't tolerate proxy war of terror: CDS at Shangri-La Dialogue

India won't tolerate proxy war of terror: CDS at Shangri-La Dialogue

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Top military officials from India and Pakistan highlighted their views at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, billed as Asia's premier defence forum, amid heightened tensions between the two sides following last month's military confrontation.

Around 1 am on May 10...: CDS explains how India foiled Pak plan

Around 1 am on May 10...: CDS explains how India foiled Pak plan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Pakistan's decision to talk to India on May 10 stemmed from realisation that it will suffer more if its operation continues, Gen Chauhan said.

10 Times Sonam Kapoor Looked Wow

10 Times Sonam Kapoor Looked Wow

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Ever since Sonam Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2007, she's achieved a fair amount of success and worked with the cream of film-makers.

SEE: Ashwin receives Padma Shri

SEE: Ashwin receives Padma Shri

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Ashwin retired from the game as the second highest wicket-taker for India in Tests with 537 scalps in 106 games, leaving him only behind Anil Kumble (619 wickets).

How RCB, Punjab Kings Fared In IPL Finals

How RCB, Punjab Kings Fared In IPL Finals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

This is only the second time that Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, while it is the fourth time that RCB have made it to the title clash.

Hope our adversary learnt some lessons: CDS on Operation Sindoor

Hope our adversary learnt some lessons: CDS on Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said India's Operation Sindoor has drawn a 'new red line' of intolerance against terror, and expressed hope that the military action has brought 'some lessons for our adversary also'.

PKL Auction: 10 'crorepatis' highlight day 1, Mohan scripts history on day 2

PKL Auction: 10 'crorepatis' highlight day 1, Mohan scripts history on day 2

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule was also seen in action across the two days, allowing teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price, for either one or two seasons.

43 killed, 37 missing as rains ravage Himachal Pradesh

43 killed, 37 missing as rains ravage Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Monsoon hit the state on June 20 and has since then cost it Rs 5,000 crore in damages.

PBKS-MI IPL match in Dharamsala moved to Ahmedabad

PBKS-MI IPL match in Dharamsala moved to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, scheduled for May 11 in Dharamsala, has been shifted to Ahmedabad owing to closure of the hill town's airport in the wake of military action against terror infrastructure in Pakistan. The match will be played in the afternoon.

How To Create Wealth And Retire Early? Ask rediffGURUS

How To Create Wealth And Retire Early? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Start your journey to financial freedom today. Ask your questions and let our experts show you the way to a secure and prosperous future.

Recognise The Legend With Kumble?

Recognise The Legend With Kumble?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

For Gen Xers, De Silva played over 300 ODIs for Sri Lanka and was instrumental in the island nation's ODI World Cup triumph in 1996. He was named man of the match for his 107 in the final against Australia.

'Today's Traveller Is Driven More By Moods And Moments...'

'Today's Traveller Is Driven More By Moods And Moments...'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'...than by the calendar.' Indian travellers are no longer restricting their getaways to summer or winter holidays.

'I Have Lived In My Father's Shadow'

'I Have Lived In My Father's Shadow'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'My father's friends told him that your son has done a film in which he has copied your voice. That's how he saw a couple of scenes of mine in Andaz Apna Apna. He told me I shouldn't have done it.'

Airtel keen to tie up with Jio, VIL to fight fraud

Airtel keen to tie up with Jio, VIL to fight fraud

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Airtel has informed the government and regulator Trai that it has approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea with a proposal for a joint initiative to unite the industry against rising telecom fraud and scams.

'He never used to take a direct flight, but...'

'He never used to take a direct flight, but...'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A selfie taken by Dr Prateek Joshi onboard the flight, showing the smiling family, has gone viral, capturing their excitement for the journey ahead.

Anil Vij faces flak for dropping 'Modi ka Parivar' from profile name on X

Anil Vij faces flak for dropping 'Modi ka Parivar' from profile name on X

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party leader Anil Vij is facing flak from party supporters for tweaking his profile name on X -- he shifted the 'Modi Ka Parivar' tagline to the bio to make space for his changed status as an ex-minister now in the state cabinet.

Punjab CM Mann takes jibe at BJP over Operation Sindoor

Punjab CM Mann takes jibe at BJP over Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, saying this is the first time that Indian representatives have been sent abroad to convey about the country's victory in an armed conflict.

'Prabhsimran's consistency is exceptional'

'Prabhsimran's consistency is exceptional'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

"He's been outstanding for Punjab": Anil Kumble hails Prabhsimran Singh after PBKS-LSG clash

At 126.7 mm average rainfall, India sees wettest May in 124 years

At 126.7 mm average rainfall, India sees wettest May in 124 years

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The early onset of the southwest monsoon brought continuous rainfall across southern and eastern India, contributing to this record.

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'We will see whether there were losses or not, and whether the war aims were achieved. When the truth comes out, some may well be surprised,' says Dassault CEO.

Gavaskar To Give Kambli Rs 30,000 Monthly

Gavaskar To Give Kambli Rs 30,000 Monthly

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Gavaskar had wanted to help Kambli ever since he learned about his deteriorating health last year.'

5 get life term for attack on Army trainee officers, gangrape of friend

5 get life term for attack on Army trainee officers, gangrape of friend

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Five men have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a sessions court in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, for looting, assaulting, abducting two Army trainee officers and their two female friends, and gangraping one of them. The incident occurred in September 2022 on the Mhow-Mandleshwar road. The sixth accused, a minor, is being tried separately in the juvenile court.

Clean chit leak: CBI chargesheets Anil Deshmukh's daughter, daughter-in-law

Clean chit leak: CBI chargesheets Anil Deshmukh's daughter, daughter-in-law

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The report was leaked to the media on August 29, 2021 "to subvert" the Bombay high court-directed probe against him, the agency has alleged.

India And Pakistan Enter A Dangerous Era

India And Pakistan Enter A Dangerous Era

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'India for its survival has to change its doctrine from no first use to a pre-emptive attack in case of any hostile move by Pakistan,' recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Govt misled nation, says Kharge after CDS' interview

Govt misled nation, says Kharge after CDS' interview

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday accused the government of misleading the nation on the India-Pakistan conflict and demanded holding a special session of Parliament immediately, following Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan's acknowledgement of aircraft loss in the hostilities.

Anurag Kashyap Booked For Remark On Brahmins

Anurag Kashyap Booked For Remark On Brahmins

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'I won't take back what I said. Abuse me all you want. My family didn't say anything. If you want an apology, here it is.'

Saif-Bebo's 1st Appearance After Attack

Saif-Bebo's 1st Appearance After Attack

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

After the Christian wedding in Goa, Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani got married in a Hindu ceremony in Mumbai on Friday.

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Bollywood's biggest stars arrived at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on May 1 to take part in the inaugural edition of World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'The defence forces have come up with certain problems they face in the drone space.' 'Recently we had a meeting at which they presented the problems to many of our start-ups and faculty.' 'Some of the start-ups have started working on the problems.'

Reliance Defence to get artillery shells, explosives from German firm

Reliance Defence to get artillery shells, explosives from German firm

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Reliance Defence and Germany-based Rheinmetall have agreed on a 'strategic partnership' in the field of ammunition, officials on Thursday said.

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

Rediff.com19 May 2025

When the country has been at war, the Opposition has buried its differences with the government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

'Rein In Terrorism Or Face India's Military Strikes'

'Rein In Terrorism Or Face India's Military Strikes'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'With a military-led strategy to counter terrorism emanating from Pakistan, India has clearly signalled that it would respond decisively to future terrorist threats.'

Pran Pratishtha 2.0: Raja Ram consecrated at Ayodhya temple

Pran Pratishtha 2.0: Raja Ram consecrated at Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

According to Hindu scriptures, Ganga Dussehra marks the day the holy river Ganga descended to Earth from Lord Shiva's locks, moved by King Bhagirath's penance. The day is considered highly auspicious and symbolises virtue, penance, and the collective well-being of humanity.

'Didn't see it coming': Kumble shocked by Kohli, Rohit's exit

'Didn't see it coming': Kumble shocked by Kohli, Rohit's exit

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries.

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

A Nuclear Scientist Who Advocated Disarmament

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

M R Srinivasan focused on the peaceful use of nuclear power at a time when the popular view among the 'hawks' was that India should build a nuclear arsenal as a deterrent.