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Pakistan Helped US Nab This Terrorist

Pakistan Helped US Nab This Terrorist

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Sharifullah, also known as Jafar, is an ISIS-K member and was directly responsible for the killing of 13 US soldiers and roughly 170 Afghans at the Hamid Karzai international airport's 'Abbey Gate' on August 26, 2021.

'Unlikely Pakistan Shot Down 3 Rafales'

'Unlikely Pakistan Shot Down 3 Rafales'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'There is no independently verified imagery or battlefield evidence to support Pakistan's claim.'

US judge stops Indian student's deportation weeks before graduation

US judge stops Indian student's deportation weeks before graduation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Krish Lal Isserdasani is an engineering student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.

Trump gets into heated exchange with CNN journo at presser

Trump gets into heated exchange with CNN journo at presser

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

After Acosta asked Trump if he would pledge to reject any foreign interference in the upcoming presidential polls and also questioned his move to appoint a new acting Director of National Intelligence who apparently does not have any intelligence experience, the US President said he does not want any help from any country and hasn't been given help from any country.

Plane with 62 on board crashes in Brazil, all feared killed

Plane with 62 on board crashes in Brazil, all feared killed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The plane also struck several houses, according to CNN.

'It Was Madness'

'It Was Madness'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'Even known names and social media handles went berserk by stating that Karachi has been attacked and an F-16 was shot down.'

Telegram founder Durov barred from leaving France

Telegram founder Durov barred from leaving France

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, is under formal investigation related to illicit activities on the messaging app.

Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels aid for 'voter turnout in India'

Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels aid for 'voter turnout in India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk has announced cancelling a $22 million funding intended for 'voter turnout in India' on Saturday (Local Time).

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Unfortunately, India and Pakistan could learn a 'lesson' from this conflict that will make them more likely to use these weapons against each other in the future.' 'Rounds of missile and drone attacks could be more routine features of their hostility, just like artillery fire has become a familiar fact of life along the Line of Control.'

CNN journalist barred from White House after spar with Trump

CNN journalist barred from White House after spar with Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The US president called Jim Acosta a 'rude, terrible person' after he refused to give up a microphone while trying to ask a question.

US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'Let's go back to work,' Acosta told reporters after the US District court reinstated his White House press credentials.

H-1B visa: Musk, Ramaswamy face Trump supporter's wrath

H-1B visa: Musk, Ramaswamy face Trump supporter's wrath

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

A major divide has emerged within Donald Trump's MAGA team in the United States, as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy who advocated for the expansion of the visa program for 'highly skilled workers' faced heavy backlash from within President-elect's base, CNN reported.

US firms can now hire Indian graduates from top universities

US firms can now hire Indian graduates from top universities

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

US President Donald Trump has said that the newly proposed 'gold card' initiative will allow American companies to hire Indian graduates from top US universities like Harvard and Stanford. Trump on Wednesday unveiled the 'gold card' initiative for wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and work in the country and offering a path to citizenship in exchange for a $5 million fee.

CNN anchor 'mocks' Indian-American spelling bee champ

CNN anchor 'mocks' Indian-American spelling bee champ

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Asking 2017 desi spelling bee winner Ananya Vinay to spell Trump-invented 'covfefe' wound up less of a joke.

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The leak occurs at a particularly delicate time in US-Israel relations and is likely to infuriate Israel, which has been preparing to retaliate against Iran following a missile barrage on October 1.

Trump once again delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Trump once again delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a short-term period for certain products before the 'big one' from April 2.

10 killed in mass shooting at Swedish school, several hurt

10 killed in mass shooting at Swedish school, several hurt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson termed the attack at Risbergska school in Orebro, 200km west of the capital city Stockholm, as the "worst mass shooting in Swedish history"

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

White House condemns attempted attacks; New York Police Department increase patrols at other major newsrooms.

Don't know what will happen: Trump as Hamas deadline approaches

Don't know what will happen: Trump as Hamas deadline approaches

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was not sure what would happen on Saturday at noon, a reference to the deadline he put in place earlier this week, saying 'let all hell break out' if Hamas does not release hostages still being held in Gaza by noon on Saturday.

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Israel strikes Beirut, top Hezbollah commander among 9 killed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Photos from a suburb of Beirut in the south, where Hezbollah is widely supported, according to The Washington Post, showed massive damage to cars and buildings as well as rubble in the streets.

Paris: 71-yr-old held for 'recruiting' multiple men online to rape wife

Paris: 71-yr-old held for 'recruiting' multiple men online to rape wife

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

A 71-year-old man is facing trial in France for drugging his wife with sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medication, and then recruiting over 50-70 men online to rape her in their home, CNN reported citing court documents.

Turkiye ski resort fire kills 66, injures 51

Turkiye ski resort fire kills 66, injures 51

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

AA reported that emergency teams from neighboring cities, including firefighters, disaster response units, and medical teams supported by helicopters, were dispatched to the scene.

CNN's Sanjay Gupta under scrutiny over Nepalese surgery

CNN's Sanjay Gupta under scrutiny over Nepalese surgery

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

American television network CNN's Indian-origin medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta is under scrutiny after it emerged that a child he had operated upon during the earthquake in Nepal had been wrongly identified by him, even as the network rallied behind him.

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Had Haji Pir and/or Skardu been taken, the message would have gone out not just to General Asim Munir and his cohort in the Pakistan army but to the Pakistani people that every terrorist incident in India would lead to substantial loss of territory in PoK.'

Time, CNN revoke Fareed Zakaria's suspension

Time, CNN revoke Fareed Zakaria's suspension

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

The Time magazine and CNN on Friday announced that they are going to revoke the suspension of Fareed Zakaria, noted Indian American writer and journalist, who was suspended last week by both outlets for alleged plagiarism.

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We are f#^*@d' Democrats told CNN after Biden's poor performance.

Why Neymar, Messi, Suarez won't reunite at Inter Miami

Why Neymar, Messi, Suarez won't reunite at Inter Miami

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano said on Thursday it was "impossible" to even consider bringing Neymar to the club

Saudi Doctor Behind German Car Attack

Saudi Doctor Behind German Car Attack

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The suspect is a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who moved to Germany in 2006, Tamara Zieschang, the interior minister for the state of Saxony-Anhalt, said at a news conference. He has been practicing medicine in Bernburg, about 40 km south of Magdeburg.

Indian Student fled US as immigration agents came knocking

Indian Student fled US as immigration agents came knocking

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian student at Columbia University, has left the United States after her student visa was revoked over allegations of supporting Hamas. Srinivasan, a PhD student in Urban Planning, claims her visa was revoked for engaging in protected political speech. The Trump administration has been accused of targeting pro-Palestinian demonstrators through the use of federal immigration powers, and this case has drawn attention to the potential for free speech suppression in the United States.

Red Hot Malaika

Red Hot Malaika

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Priyanka-Nick's before and after pictures...Salman celebrates with family... Abhishek mingles with Amy Jackson...

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Only Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are ahead of her.

CNN Young Journalist Award 2007

CNN Young Journalist Award 2007

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

CNN Young Journalist Award 2007 applications must be in by October 12

Ukraine forces capture 2 North Korean soldiers: Zelenskyy

Ukraine forces capture 2 North Korean soldiers: Zelenskyy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Zelenskyy confirmed that the soldiers, despite being wounded, have been transported to Kyiv and are now in communication with the Security Service of Ukraine.

White House restores CNN reporter's pass, issues rules for pressers

White House restores CNN reporter's pass, issues rules for pressers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

As per the new White House guidelines, a reporter can ask a single question and permission for a follow up will be subject to the discretion of the individual holding the news conference.

Greenland Anger Forces US To Trim Trip

Greenland Anger Forces US To Trim Trip

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Confronted by outrage in Greenland, the US has scaled down a proposed visit to the island.

US, Russia hold talks to end war, without Ukraine

US, Russia hold talks to end war, without Ukraine

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

After more than four hours of talks in Saudi Arabia, the US and Russia agreed on four key principles, Rubio said on Tuesday. These include appointing a high-level team to help "negotiate and work through the end of the conflict in Ukraine" in a way that's "acceptable to all the parties engaged."

Kamala not to address supporters tonight, to wait for final count

Kamala not to address supporters tonight, to wait for final count

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

As the poll projections start for the United States presidential elections, Vice President and Democrat Candidate Kamala Harris will not address supporters on Wednesday night (local time), but is expected to speak on Thursday (local time).

US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties

US judge blocks Indian student's deportation over Hamas ties

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

In his petition, Suri's lawyer said that he is being punished as his wife, who is a US citizen, is of Palestinian heritage and because the government suspects that he and his wife are against the US foreign policy towards Israel.

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The head of Syria's main opposition group abroad Hadi al-Bahra Syrian said that Damascus is now "without Bashar al-Assad" according to Reuters.

Trump blames Obama, Biden as 67 feared dead in US air crash

Trump blames Obama, Biden as 67 feared dead in US air crash

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Following the mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a United States Army helicopter in which all 67 are feared dead, President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed former Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama for lowering air safety standards.