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Chargesheet filed in July 31 Shakti Mills gang-rape case

Chargesheet filed in July 31 Shakti Mills gang-rape case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The police today filed a chargesheet, against four accused in connection with the July 31 gang-rape of an 18-year-old telephone operator on the premises of Shakti Mills compound in Mumbai.

Pak SC grants 6-month conditional extension to Bajwa

Pak SC grants 6-month conditional extension to Bajwa

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The verdict was announced after the government submitted a 'new summary' to extend the service of 59-year-old Gen Bajwa.

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Reacting to the embarrassing development, Khan chaired an emergency Cabinet meeting and took back the notification to extend services of General Bajwa.

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

In his latest book 'Playing to the Edge', Michael Hayden, the former CIA director said that Pasha had conceded that some of the powerful spy agency's retired members were engaged in training those involved in the heinous crime but refused to take action.

ISIS: The Kerala Connection

ISIS: The Kerala Connection

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

ISIS's online propaganda radicalises Muslim youth in Kerala. A revealing excerpt from Stanly Johny's new book, The ISIS Caliphate From Syria to the Doorsteps of India.

No surprise: Indian border to be new Pakistan Army chief's focus

No surprise: Indian border to be new Pakistan Army chief's focus

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

With its new army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa set to take charge, Pakistan has asserted that focus will remain on country's eastern border with India, even as the US nudged Islamabad to keep the pledge of not allowing use of its soil for terror attacks against neighbours.

Pak top commanders discuss leaked report on Osama

Pak top commanders discuss leaked report on Osama

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Pakistan's top military commanders have discussed the likely implications of the leaked report of the Abbottabad Commission which has made a series of stinging remarks against the country's powerful security establishment.

Musharraf kept Kayani in dark about Kargil plan

Musharraf kept Kayani in dark about Kargil plan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Pakistan's former army chief Gen Pervez Musharraf kept Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in the dark about Kargil Operation in 1999 despite the latter heading forces responsible to guard (Pakistan-occupied) Kashmir, according to a new book by a former general.

Pak army chief: Kashmir is our 'jugular vein'

Pak army chief: Kashmir is our 'jugular vein'

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Pakistan's powerful Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif has described Kashmir as the "jugular vein" of his country, saying the issue should be resolved in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiris and in line with UNSC resolutions for lasting peace in the region.

Jitan Ram Manjhi's son detained with Rs 4.65 lakh cash in Bihar

Jitan Ram Manjhi's son detained with Rs 4.65 lakh cash in Bihar

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

In a major embarrassment for ex-chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi ahead of Bihar polls, his son Praveen Kumar was on Sunday detained by the police after he was allegedly found carrying Rs 4.65 lakh in cash in a car.

Shakti Mill gangrapes: All accused found guilty

Shakti Mill gangrapes: All accused found guilty

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday found all the accused in the Shakti Mills gangrape cases guilty.

Pakistan releases Al-Qaeda chief's daughter in swap deal: Report

Pakistan releases Al-Qaeda chief's daughter in swap deal: Report

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Al-Qaeda chief's daughters released for ex-Pakistan Army chief's son, claimed a media report.

Pak Army chief 'supports' peace talks with India

Pak Army chief 'supports' peace talks with India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

"We want good ties with all neighbours including India and Afghanistan," he told the Senators.

Omar gives up family bastion, to contest polls from 2 constituencies

Omar gives up family bastion, to contest polls from 2 constituencies

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Rather than contesting the state elections from Ganderbal, the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister will be contesting the state elections from Sonwar and Beerwah, reports Mukhtar Ahmad.

18 dead as violence spikes in Karachi ahead of Muharram

18 dead as violence spikes in Karachi ahead of Muharram

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Eleven people died in sectarian violence in Pakistan's largest city today, taking the overall death toll in two days to 18 as unrest spiralled out of control on the eve of the Islamic holy month of Muharram.

Pakistan's defence secretary indicted by Supreme Court

Pakistan's defence secretary indicted by Supreme Court

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Pakistan's Supreme Court on formally charged Defence Secretary Lt Gen (retired) Asif Yasin Malik for contempt of court after he failed to deliver on an undertaking for holding local body polls in cantonments across the country.

I want to BEAT the rapists: Mumbai gang rape victim in court

I want to BEAT the rapists: Mumbai gang rape victim in court

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The 18-year-old telephone operator who was allegedly gang raped in the Shakti Mills compound here on July 31 today deposed before a trial court and expressed her desire to get even with the accused who had beaten her up during the sexual assault.

South Korea allows mango exports from India

South Korea allows mango exports from India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Mangoes from India are popular in the Middle East, the Far East, the United States and European countries.

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The recent postings and promotions of three-star generals in the Pakistan Army have propelled some of former chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's favourites to traditionally important positions

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Gen Sharif had earlier promised to bow out at the end of his term in November this year.

Gen Kayani's successor to be named on Nov 28: Minister

Gen Kayani's successor to be named on Nov 28: Minister

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The name of Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's successor will be announced a day before he retires on November 29, Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid said on Friday.

US suspends military training with Pakistan: Report

US suspends military training with Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

The relations between Pakistan and the US nosedived this January after US President Donald Trump accused Islamabad of giving nothing to Washington but "lies and deceit" and providing "safe haven" to terrorists.

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is not difficult for a Pakistan army chief assisted by the deep state to manipulate a situation.' 'Pulwama, Uri and Pathankot, all come to mind,' cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Taliban behind Bhutto's death? Kayani doesn't think so

Taliban behind Bhutto's death? Kayani doesn't think so

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had expressed doubts about a claim by the regime of his former boss Pervez Musharraf that Benazir Bhutto was assassinated by the Pakistani Taliban, a United Nations investigator has said.

Pak General quits after Nawaz ignores him for army chief post

Pak General quits after Nawaz ignores him for army chief post

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Lt Gen Haroon Aslam of the Pakistan Army on Thursday resigned a day after he was superseded by his two juniors who were made the new army chief and the chairman joint chief of staff committee.

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.

Jeje strikes twice as India enter SAFF final

Jeje strikes twice as India enter SAFF final

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

India overcame stubborn resistance to beat a spirited Maldives 3-2 and enter the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championships for a record 10th time after the in-form Jeje Lalpekhlua struck twice in a thrilling semi-final, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Thursday.

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of death sentence of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Mohd Arif alias Ashfaq in the 2000 Red Fort attack case in which three people, including two army jawans, were killed.

Supreme Court rejects plea of Kashmir Valley's longest serving prisoner

Supreme Court rejects plea of Kashmir Valley's longest serving prisoner

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Faktoo, who is in jail since 1993, is the husband of Asiya Andrabi, also a separatist leader and chairperson of Islamist organisation Dukhtaran-e-Millat.

Nawaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir issue in I-Day address

Nawaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir issue in I-Day address

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Raking up the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said it is the "main source of tension" in Indo-Pak relations and sought its peaceful resolution to explore new ways to bolster bilateral ties.

ISI cultivated Taliban to counter Indian action: Musharraf

ISI cultivated Taliban to counter Indian action: Musharraf

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Pervez Musharraf said that Pakistan tried to undermine the Afghan government led by ex-president Hamid Karzai for helping "India stab Pakistan in the back".

Nawaz to name new army chief before Kayani retires: report

Nawaz to name new army chief before Kayani retires: report

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif plans to name Pakistan's new army chief weeks before Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's term ends in November to quell speculation about the issue, according to a media report on Monday.

Exodus of migrant workers to hit Kashmir valley reconstruction

Exodus of migrant workers to hit Kashmir valley reconstruction

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

The work of reconstruction in the flood-ravaged Kashmir could get delayed by at least 6 months due to the mass exodus of migrant labour force in the wake of the natural calamity that hit the valley causing huge damage to infrastructure -- both public as well as private.

Terrorism must be fought without discriminating between 'good/bad terrorists'

Terrorism must be fought without discriminating between 'good/bad terrorists'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

India must watch for signs after Peshawar that Pakistan is waking up to the dangers of Islamism, muses Ajai Shukla

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'A resurgent Jaish could be a reflection of the Pakistani security establishment's view that with the region moving ever closer to a post-US Afghanistan, it is time to redirect attention to Kashmir.'

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Siachen survivor soldiers on for life after daring rescue

Siachen survivor soldiers on for life after daring rescue

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Fortunately, there was no cold exposure-related frost bite or bony injuries to him, a medical bulletin issued by the hospital said.

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Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Why Kayani's exit may halt Pak ceasefire violations

Why Kayani's exit may halt Pak ceasefire violations

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Violations from the Pakistani side along the Line of Control have become a common recurrence, and according to sources in the Intelligence Bureau, some peace can be expected only after Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani retires next month.