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One Fears For What Is To Come

One Fears For What Is To Come

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The most important institutions have been and are being undermined with almost no resistance, warns Aakar Patel.

J&K headed for Guv's rule as BJP snaps ties with PDP

J&K headed for Guv's rule as BJP snaps ties with PDP

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The BJP general secretary said it was untenable for them to continue in the alliance.

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Who stops us from correcting 'distortions' in history, asks Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

'If we do this, we will see that the true history of India will be established and the lies will end spontaneously'

Myanmar: Suu Kyi, American found guilty

Myanmar: Suu Kyi, American found guilty

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to an additional 18 months' house arrest by a court in Rangoon, says a BBC report.

Imran Khan arrested for corruption, causing loss to treasury: Pak minister

Imran Khan arrested for corruption, causing loss to treasury: Pak minister

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested for causing loss to the national treasury in a corruption case.

Manipur CM wants arms looted from security forces returned, roadblocks to go

Manipur CM wants arms looted from security forces returned, roadblocks to go

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday appealed to people to surrender weapons looted from security forces and warned of legal action against anyone found to be in unauthorised and illegal possession of arms and ammunition.

No shortcuts in arms procurement: Army chief

No shortcuts in arms procurement: Army chief

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

The government is doing it in a fair and transparent manner, he said.

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'They were certainly not practising Hinduism in the Harappan culture (which includes Mohenjo Daro and other sites).' 'There was no notion of Hinduism then.'

Army chief age row: Show more patience, Antony tells media

Army chief age row: Show more patience, Antony tells media

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

Defence Minister A K Antony on Saturday refused to comment either on the Supreme Court ruling on Army Chief Gen V K Singh's age row or his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue.

Taliban claims to have brought down Pak army chopper

Taliban claims to have brought down Pak army chopper

Rediff.com10 May 2015

TTP released a video of its militants holding a Shoulder Launch Missile, which the militant group claimed to have used in downing a Pakistan military helicopter.

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches.

JK CM Azad rules out withdrawal of troops

JK CM Azad rules out withdrawal of troops

Rediff.com26 May 2007

These days, the chief minister said, various political parties and the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders had been holding public meetings in the Valley.

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Indian authorities have to reconfirm that Prabhakaran is dead. It may require seeking assistance from Interpol and also involve the re-opening of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, and more so, the investigations, formally or otherwise, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'T20 cricket comes naturally to me because it is all about mindset.' 'I am someone who always loves to be aggressive on the field.'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.' 'And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from here to there.'

Why the 2 videos from Kashmir show our Army is the best

Why the 2 videos from Kashmir show our Army is the best

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Indian soldiers in Kashmir are not on a joy ride scouting for people to kill, says Vivek Gumate.

US sends 2 warships via Taiwan Strait, first transit since Pelosi's visit

US sends 2 warships via Taiwan Strait, first transit since Pelosi's visit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

It said that the transit was "ongoing" and that there had been "no interference from foreign military forces so far."

Xi can rule China for life as parliament abolishes term limits

Xi can rule China for life as parliament abolishes term limits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Xi, the most powerful leader in recent decades heading the ruling Communist Party and the military, will now be the first Chinese leader after the founder chairman Mao Zedong to remain in power lifelong.

Taliban warn of revenge attacks, rule out talks with govt

Taliban warn of revenge attacks, rule out talks with govt

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

With hardline commander Mullah Fazlullah at its helm, the Pakistani Taliban has vowed to launch a wave of revenge attacks and ruled out talks with the government.

Look, Who Modi Met

Look, Who Modi Met

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Their armies of acolytes, fans and supporters believe that both men are supermen, blessed with almost magical ability.

Lankan Parl meets to announce Prez vacancy, Oppn leader Premadasa in fray

Lankan Parl meets to announce Prez vacancy, Oppn leader Premadasa in fray

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

During the 13-minute special session, Dhammika Dassanayake, ecretary general of Parliament, announced the vacancy for the post of president.

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

For Adani, magic happened after 2014: In LS Rahul links group's rise to Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Leading the Opposition attack over the Adani-Hindenburg issue in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday linked Gautam Adani's meteoric rise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coming to power and said "magic" happened after 2014 that propelled the businessman from the 609th to the second spot on the global rich list.

Rajnath announces 10% quota for Agniveers in defence ministry jobs

Rajnath announces 10% quota for Agniveers in defence ministry jobs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday approved a proposal to reserve 10 per cent of the job vacancies in the defence ministry for 'Agniveers' who meet requisite eligibility criteria.

Pak army chief's visit to Male must worry India

Pak army chief's visit to Male must worry India

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Without doubt, General Bajwa has deliberately snubbed India.' 'But why did he do that?' 'The Male leadership is simply fed up with Indian interference,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

'The Arunachal border is not demarcated in that way, so there can be differing perceptions (between two sides)'

Cong defends ally Muslim League, slams BJP over Advani's praise of Jinnah

Cong defends ally Muslim League, slams BJP over Advani's praise of Jinnah

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The opposition party also said that it would like to remind the BJP that Hindu Mahasabha president Syama Prasad Mookerjee aligned with Jinnah's Muslim League to form the government in Bengal during the British rule.

Uddhav, Shinde address Shiv Sena foundation day events, attack each other

Uddhav, Shinde address Shiv Sena foundation day events, attack each other

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Both the Shiv Senas - one of Maharashtra Chief minister Eknath Shinde and the other of Uddhav Thackeray - marked their foundation day on Monday, with attack on each other.

Janhvi, Alia, Kriti Are Crazy About This

Janhvi, Alia, Kriti Are Crazy About This

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Pearls for summer? Of course, say celebs.

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

No prime minister in Pakistan's recent history has survived long in office after appointing an ISI chief who did not have the army chief's confidence. Imran may be no exception, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

India denies reports of sending troops to Sri Lanka

India denies reports of sending troops to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'The High Commission would like to categorically deny speculative reports in sections of media and social media about #India sending her troops to Sri Lanka. These reports and such views are also not in keeping with the position of the Government of #India,' the Indian mission said on Twitter.

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations.

Ireland apologise for disrespectful Women's WC qualifying celebrations

Ireland apologise for disrespectful Women's WC qualifying celebrations

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The manager said she was not in the dressing room, and as a foreign coach would not have been aware of what was sung, even if she had been, but took full responsibility regardless.

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The eastern theatre command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army successfully completed all tasks of its combat readiness patrols and exercises around Taiwan Island, official media in Beijing reported.

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Xi said the entire military should devote all its energy to carry out all its work for combat readiness, enhance its capability to fight and win, and effectively fulfill its missions and tasks

Nawaz Sharif gets new passport to return to Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif gets new passport to return to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has been issued a passport to return to his home country from the UK where he was seeking treatment, a media report said on Monday.

Army denies Al Qaeda presence in J&K

Army denies Al Qaeda presence in J&K

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

He also ruled out Al Qaeda's relations with militant groups operating in Jammu and Kashmir.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The present happenings in Manipur are the wages of continued neglect, and not so benign at that, of a vital region and its people. Had we lavished on the North East even a fraction of the care and resources we do on Kashmir, things would not have come to this pass, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Sharif govt slams reports of Pak army chief asking PM to step down

Sharif govt slams reports of Pak army chief asking PM to step down

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Fresh controversy erupted after Pakistan's powerful Army Chief met Premier Nawaz Sharif on Monday to discuss ways to resolve the deepening political crisis with media reports claiming that the embattled prime minister was advised to step down during the meeting.

Mahinda under protection at naval base amid protests

Mahinda under protection at naval base amid protests

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Mahinda Rajapaksa, along with his wife and family, fled his official residence -- Temple Trees -- and took shelter at the naval base in Trincomalee.