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Pathankot attack: Pak has made first serious effort in probe, says Shah

Pathankot attack: Pak has made first serious effort in probe, says Shah

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

BJP chief Amit Shah said Pakistan has for the first time made "serious efforts" towards investigating a terror case.

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

India celebrates 69th R-Day in presence of 10 ASEAN leaders

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The majestic Rajpath saw a scintillating display of India's military might as the country celebrated its 69th Republic Day on Friday, with the leaders of all the 10 countries of the ASEAN attending the parade. Take a look here.

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The reports suggested six members of the terror outfit infiltrated into the state by sea from Sri Lanka and moved to different cities, including Coimbatore, according to the police.

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Jammu and Kashmir is most impacted by terrorism in 2018, with 321 attacks, resulting in 123 deaths while Chhattisgarh suffered 138 attacks in 2018, resulting in 123 deaths, reports Ajai Shukla.

What India must worry about in 2018

What India must worry about in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'China's growing nexus with Pakistan and the two countries' unresolved territorial disputes with India continue to pose a formidable national security threat to India,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The Chinese air force is now a 400,000-person force that flies some 2,000 combat aircraft -- more than thrice the size of the Indian Air Force.

At the time of coronavirus, the art of doing nothing

At the time of coronavirus, the art of doing nothing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'At a time when our world has been rattled in ways we have never encountered before, these mornings have been my window into a universe where all that matters is living in the moment,' says Veenu Sandhu.

'Why was Musharraf allowed to go abroad' Pak tribunal asks government

'Why was Musharraf allowed to go abroad' Pak tribunal asks government

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

A peeved special Pakistani tribunal on Thursday asked government to give a written explanation as to why it allowed former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to go abroad.

Monsoon fury: 169 dead as rains batter south India, Maharashtra

Monsoon fury: 169 dead as rains batter south India, Maharashtra

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The flooding in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra has left people without homes and brought about destruction worth crores.

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The 'black cats' will reflect a dashing sheen to the parade as they will be dressed in their trademark black coloured overalls, balaclava headgear and special assault rifles MP-5 along with the iconic commando dagger.

Can Dineshwar Sharma end the violence in Kashmir?

Can Dineshwar Sharma end the violence in Kashmir?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

While the government interlocutor for J&K may be tasked with holding talks with 'all stakeholders', the central government is singing a very different tune in the Supreme Court, Aditi Phadnis points out.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Time to end DRDO's monopoly on defence research

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

We must seize the opportunity provided by the COVID-19 crisis to kick-start indigenous research efforts, recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Shriya, Tamannah and Tapsee at fashion week

Shriya, Tamannah and Tapsee at fashion week

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Presenting the stars who made a glitzy entry at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.

Security to be beefed up in Assam

Security to be beefed up in Assam

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

The security forces in Assam have decided to beef up security throughout the state after receiving intelligence inputs about militants' design to carry out attacks during Christmas and harvest festival Bihu.

Assam floods: 3 lakh affected and the situation is growing worse

Assam floods: 3 lakh affected and the situation is growing worse

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The flood situation in Assam worsened on Friday following incessant rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh, affecting more than three lakh people in 13 districts and hit road communication in several places.

India's defence suffered during Antony's stewardship: Modi

India's defence suffered during Antony's stewardship: Modi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Launching a fresh attack on Defence Minister A K Antony, Narendra Modi on Tuesday charged that the country's defence had suffered seriously during his stewardship and said he owed an explanation to the people for this.

Why China is flexing its muscles

Why China is flexing its muscles

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India has ramped up infrastructure on its side, so the Chinese military is finding Indian soldiers in locations where they are not used to seeing an Indian footprint,' points out Harsh V Pant.

Dallas shooter backed black militant groups

Dallas shooter backed black militant groups

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Dallas police say the gunman staged a furious ambush-style attack in Dallas at a rally held to protest this week's fatal shooting of two black men by police in other states.

Pak claims 2 Indian aircraft shot down, 2 pilots in custody

Pak claims 2 Indian aircraft shot down, 2 pilots in custody

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

One pilot is injured and has been shifted to a hospital, while another one is unhurt, the spokesman said.

Modi, Trump to meet twice in US next week: Envoy

Modi, Trump to meet twice in US next week: Envoy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'The US President is joining the Prime Minister in addressing a huge Indian diaspora event in Houston and they will also meet on the margins of the UNGA in New York'

Surgical strikes spook Sensex, 29 of 30 stocks plunge

Surgical strikes spook Sensex, 29 of 30 stocks plunge

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Stocks reeled under huge losses on Thursday as the benchmark Sensex plunged sharply by over 465 points, the biggest single-day fall in three months, after India carried out "surgical strikes" on Wednesday night on terror launch pads across the Line of Control.

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

After 8 days, wreckage of missing IAF plane found in Arunachal

After 8 days, wreckage of missing IAF plane found in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The Russian-origin An-32 aircraft lost contact on the afternoon of June 3.

Flood situation grim in southern, western states; 97 dead

Flood situation grim in southern, western states; 97 dead

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, flight operations from the Kochi international airport will resume at 12 noon on Sunday, an airport official said.

The many faces of Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri

The many faces of Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Where does the religious preacher and theologian want to take Pakistan?

Disha, Alia, Sara: Looking GORGEOUS in boots!

Disha, Alia, Sara: Looking GORGEOUS in boots!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Going shoe-shopping? We give you some fine ideas!

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

The majestic Beating Retreat ceremony regales crowd at Raisina Hill

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Kaleidoscopic lights replace incandescent glory this year.

Have you tasted these ancient Indian curries?

Have you tasted these ancient Indian curries?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

These recipes by chef Kunal Kapoor will take you back in time and taste.

FC Pune City snap ISL golden boot winner Marcelinho

FC Pune City snap ISL golden boot winner Marcelinho

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The defence ministry is shooting to achieve an annual export target of $5 billion by 2025.

Kashmir attacks: Pak's attempt to force India to talks

Kashmir attacks: Pak's attempt to force India to talks

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

How will India respond to an attack which keeps haemorrhaging India but stays below the threshold of tolerance?

Hitler's hoard: Missing Nazi train with gold, gems found?

Hitler's hoard: Missing Nazi train with gold, gems found?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Two treasure hunters claim to have found a mysterious Nazi train which disappeared on its way to Germany from Hungary in 1945 carrying guns, gems and other valuable items, including paintings estimated to be worth $200 million (about Rs 1,300 crore).

British soldiers killed 20 Iraqis in cold blood

British soldiers killed 20 Iraqis in cold blood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

British soldiers have been accused of executing up to 20 Iraqi prisoners in cold blood, a charge denied by the government.

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Stage set for 2nd Modi-Xi summit amid Kashmir tension

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Government sources also said there was no question of any discussion on the issue as it is India's sovereign matter but added that Modi will update the Chinese President on the matter if there is a query.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'You may be an MP or an MLA; when we go to Bengal, we go as cadre.'

'Pakistan can't sustain even 3-4 days of war'

'Pakistan can't sustain even 3-4 days of war'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'There is hope that in the next 48 to 72 hours there will be some kind of movement forward to de-escalate and not heighten the tension.'

Battalion commander, 17 other NDFB-S militants nabbed in Assam

Battalion commander, 17 other NDFB-S militants nabbed in Assam

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

In a major breakthrough, security agencies on Monday arrested a total of 18 National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Songbijit terrorists, including the commanding officer of its 13th battalion Bikunas Narzary alias Birlangbai, from different places across Assam and a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered.

68th Republic Day celebrations end on high note

68th Republic Day celebrations end on high note

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions rent the air as Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi where President Pranab Mukherjee rode the ceremonial buggy down the Raisina Hill on Sunday for the last time during his tenure.