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Govt declares Canada-based Moosewala murder kingpin Goldy Brar as terrorist

Govt declares Canada-based Moosewala murder kingpin Goldy Brar as terrorist

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

In a notification, the Union home ministry said Brar, backed by a Pakistan-based agency, has been involved in multiple killings and professes radical ideology.

Gujarat CID grills 20 'dunki' flight passengers sent back by France

Gujarat CID grills 20 'dunki' flight passengers sent back by France

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

According to a senior state Crime Investigation Department official, those passengers included at least 60 from Gujarat, who have already reached their respective native places in the state.

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India may be 15th among the top 25 Artificial Intelligence nations, but it has the 'the greatest upward potential' according to research by Tufts University's business school, the Fletcher School. At the top is the US, followed by China, fighting for global leadership in AI followed by the UK, Japan, and Germany. In the 15th spot, India is ahead of Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia and Thailand.

Xi orders to expedite work on rail line near Arunachal border

Xi orders to expedite work on rail line near Arunachal border

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The Sichuan-Tibet Railway will be the second railway line into Tibet after the Qinghai-Tibet Railway project. It will go through the southeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, one of the world's most geologically active areas, according to the Chinese official media.

Amritpal said to be hiding in Nepal, India seeks help

Amritpal said to be hiding in Nepal, India seeks help

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Indian embassy in Kathmandu has requested the government agencies to arrest Singh if he tries to flee from Nepal, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported.

Agencies ill prepared; intel ignored: Pathankot Parliamentary Panel report

Agencies ill prepared; intel ignored: Pathankot Parliamentary Panel report

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The Parliamentary Standing Committee said despite the fencing, floodlighting and patrolling by the Border Security Force personnel, Pakistani terrorists managed to sneak into India from across the border.

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Uttar Pradesh Special Director General of Police Prashant Kumar on Wednesday said it would not be appropriate to say if Pakistani citizen Seema Haider, who entered India illegally in May and is staying with her partner in Noida, is a spy "unless we have enough proof".

Army chief visits forward areas along Pak border

Army chief visits forward areas along Pak border

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

He visited areas falling under the operational command of the Rising Star Corps, including Kathua, Samba, Jammu and Pathankot, to review the security situation.

Cop, ex-sarpanch arrested in Jammu terror funding case

Cop, ex-sarpanch arrested in Jammu terror funding case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) has arrested two more persons, including a policeman, for allegedly being part of a cross-border narcotic syndicate involved in terror funding in Jammu, officials said on Wednesday.

Pak agency arrests another Indian fisherman

Pak agency arrests another Indian fisherman

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Pakistani Marine Security Agency has arrested an Indian fisherman from the Arabian sea and released the nine others accompanying him, a senior official of the National Fish Forum said Wednesday.

All set to hold G20 Summit, Delhi turns into a fortress

All set to hold G20 Summit, Delhi turns into a fortress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Security has been beefed up across the national capital, especially in New Delhi district, on the eve of the G20 summit with police, paramilitary forces and other agencies maintaining a hawk-eye vigil in the city, officials said on Friday.

Soren reaches Ranchi by road from Delhi; ED to quiz him on Wednesday

Soren reaches Ranchi by road from Delhi; ED to quiz him on Wednesday

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Amidst suspense about his whereabouts, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has reached his official residence in Ranchi, a source in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Tuesday.

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

A Mother Mourns Her Dead Son

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

On October 13 night, a Lebanese cameraman Issam Abdallah working for the Reuters news service was killed amid escalating clashes on Lebanon's southern border with Israel.

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'The real issue between India and China is that the Chinese have transgressed along the Line of Actual Control at multiple points.'

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'We may think that in our border quarrel, the Chinese can give up a bit of territory here or there to satisfy us, but that's not how they see it.' 'Arunachal Pradesh is 90,000 square kilometres and twice the size of Taiwan.' 'The Chinese can't be seen to be asserting their rights to Taiwan and on the other hand, cheaply giving up Arunachal Pradesh.'

Rajouri-Poonch J-K terror's new epicentre, warn security experts

Rajouri-Poonch J-K terror's new epicentre, warn security experts

Rediff.com9 May 2023

A total of 26 Army personnel, including three officers and five paratroopers, and seven civilians have been killed in eight terror attacks since October 11, 2021 in the twin districts.

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Some experts feel that Israel got so totally engrossed in countering Iran and in efforts to foil the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme that it has neglected its own backyard.

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various agencies PLA is developing and training in China.

Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

In a surprise development, a top Chinese military general has cast aspersions on the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s much-publicised 'real combat-oriented exercises' as 'fake combat capabilities' at a time when Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered it to prepare for 'maritime military struggles' to win wars.

Shah to chair key J-K security meet on Tuesday, zero terror plan among agenda

Shah to chair key J-K security meet on Tuesday, zero terror plan among agenda

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

It is learnt that the home minister will review the area domination plan, zero terror plan, law and order situation, cases related to UAPA and other security-related issues.

Dalai Lama successor must be from within China, needs govt nod: Beijing

Dalai Lama successor must be from within China, needs govt nod: Beijing

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Though Beijing asserts the Dalai Lama's successor needs its approval, observers say it remains concerned as the present Panchen Lama, the number two spiritual leader who was appointed by it after unseating the boy nominated by the Dalai Lama, has not gained much traction in Tibet.

Experts mulling vertical, manual drilling to rescue trapped workers

Experts mulling vertical, manual drilling to rescue trapped workers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Drilling at the collapsed portion of the tunnel to rescue the trapped men was halted again on Friday night, in yet another setback to the multi-agency effort.

Doval meets Wang Yi, seeks restoration of peace at LAC

Doval meets Wang Yi, seeks restoration of peace at LAC

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi during which he emphasised the need for continuing efforts to restore peace and tranquillity in the border areas to remove the 'impediments' to normalcy in bilateral relations.

Israeli troops intensify ops inside southern Gaza

Israeli troops intensify ops inside southern Gaza

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

IDF troops continued to operate deep inside the Gaza Strip on Saturday as fighter jets struck Hamas assets across the Palestinian enclave.

They Are Missing Their Loved Ones

They Are Missing Their Loved Ones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

An installation with pictures of hostages abducted by Hamas in Tel Aviv.

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Israel's ministry of defence and the Israel defence forces on Sunday said they are planning to evacuate another 14 communities close to the Lebanese border, The Times of Israel reported.

Seema, Sachin faked names for Nepal hotel stay

Seema, Sachin faked names for Nepal hotel stay

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The couple stayed in a Hotel in the month of March this year and booked the room under fake names, the owner of the hotel confirmed.

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Three private gunmen hired by Rathee for security also suffered injuries in the attack.

No interference in working of probe agencies: Rajnath

No interference in working of probe agencies: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 May 2016

"All our investigation agencies have full-fledged autonomy...There is no interference from our side or from the government's side," he said while interacting with reporters on the sidelines of a Border Security Force event in New Delhi.

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Farmers to take call on govt offer to buy pulses, maize at MSP

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A panel of Union ministers held a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders in Chandigarh on Sunday over their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP, as thousands of protesting farmers camped at the Punjab-Haryana border.

Drugs worth over Rs 1,610 cr seized by Assam Rifles in Manipur since July 2022

Drugs worth over Rs 1,610 cr seized by Assam Rifles in Manipur since July 2022

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

However, official sources said the Assam Rifles -- a border guarding force -- primary mandate or task is not drug law enforcement.

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

United Nations leaders and agencies have welcomed the entry of a humanitarian aid convoy into Gaza via the Rafah border crossing with Egypt but noted that it is only a small beginning, still far from enough and reiterated their appeal for an immediate ceasefire.

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Voicing his deep concern, the UN chief said that the "hospitals in the south of Gaza are already at capacity and will not be able to accept thousands of new patients from the north."

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Soon after coming out of the ED office in Kolkata, Banerjee said the interrogation was an effort to prevent him from participating in the INDIA meet and a testimony to the vital role TMC is playing in forging the opposition unity.

Cong, BJP spar after ED officer caught taking bribe in TN

Cong, BJP spar after ED officer caught taking bribe in TN

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

An Enforcement Directorate officer was arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh from a a government employee, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), said on Friday.

We failed: Israel security chief on Hamas attack

We failed: Israel security chief on Hamas attack

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Bar, in his first comments following the surprise attack that has left everybody shell-shocked in Israel, said the ISA 'failed to generate' a warning.

What Is A Start-Up Visa? How You Can Get One?

What Is A Start-Up Visa? How You Can Get One?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Businesspersons who have the potential to contribute to the economy of a country are given a red carpet welcome by way of a start-up visa.

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.'

Why Was I Prevented From Taking On Modi?

Why Was I Prevented From Taking On Modi?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'Those who feared that I would have run one hell of a campaign targeting the most powerful people in India snatched away my democratic right from me.' 'I will expose these democracy-killers.'