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Why cowardly encounters will never cease in India

Why cowardly encounters will never cease in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

'If 25 black men had been executed illegally in the US in one day, the government would have fallen and the population would have rallied to the victims. In India, those of us who did not applaud the police only yawned,' says Aakar Patel.

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The army said that three terrorists were "neutralised while entering the base while the remaining three terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops".

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad injured in gun attack in UP

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad injured in gun attack in UP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The officer added the Saharanpur police has also reached out to its counterpart in adjoining districts to seek their support in the effort to nab the attackers.

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Security forces encircle 2 terrorists behind killing of Army officers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The operation to neutralise the terrorists involved in the encounter that led to the killing of four security forces personnel continued for the second day on Thursday as the police claimed to have "encircled" two Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists in the higher reaches of Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

Raid on NewsClick a 'distraction', says Oppn; govt reacts

Raid on NewsClick a 'distraction', says Oppn; govt reacts

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Delhi Police's Special Cell Tuesday morning conducted raids at 30 premises connected with online portal NewsClick as well as its journalists' houses, triggering outrage against the action among scribes.

Controversy erupts as Prasad slams BCCI's mismanagement

Controversy erupts as Prasad slams BCCI's mismanagement

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

My criticism for BCCI was about ticketing, scheduling and not against any individual: Prasad

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Police in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said on Monday that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State is behind the suicide attack on a political convention of a hardline Islamist party that killed at least 46 people and injured over 100.

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Another soldier was seriously injured in the incident and was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri, they said.

Kejriwal invites Himanta for lunch at his residence

Kejriwal invites Himanta for lunch at his residence

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Kejriwal also said such threats by Sarma are unbecoming of a chief minister. Sarma had on Friday threatened to file a defamation case against Kejriwal if the AAP leader alleged corruption cases against him outside the assembly.

Pilot aide writes to Rahul, Kharge criticising Gehlot, Raj in-charge

Pilot aide writes to Rahul, Kharge criticising Gehlot, Raj in-charge

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Legislator Ved Prakash Solanki, who is considered close to former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, also criticised Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for his recent remarks praising Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Vasundhara Raje, for helping him survive the 2020 revolt by some Congress MLAs.

Mayweather makes U-turn on re-match; calls Manny sore loser, coward

Mayweather makes U-turn on re-match; calls Manny sore loser, coward

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Two days after saying he would be open to a re-match with Manny Pacquiao, unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather Jr. reversed course on Thursday while describing the Filipino as 'a sore loser'.

Israel deploys 300,000 soldiers at Gaza border

Israel deploys 300,000 soldiers at Gaza border

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Lt Col Jonathan Conricus said on Wednesday that 1200 Israelis were killed and more than 2,700 wounded and emphasised that the Israeli soldiers are ready to execute mission in Gaza.

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'

Crowds throng martyred Army officers' homes to pay tribute

Crowds throng martyred Army officers' homes to pay tribute

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Scores of people on Thursday turned up at the residences of Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonchak, killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, to mourn the loss, with some saying the Army should give a befitting reply to the ultras for the cowardly act.

Hamas attack: Won't rest until ...., says Israel's ex-security official

Hamas attack: Won't rest until ...., says Israel's ex-security official

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Barel said Israel was currently in a state of war and there was a sequence of challenges and tasks at hand.

Pak suicide blast toll rises to 54; police launch hunt to nab perpetrators

Pak suicide blast toll rises to 54; police launch hunt to nab perpetrators

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The police also said that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is behind the suicide attack that injured over 100 people in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

Threatened to quit over 'self-respect', did not apologise: K'taka Cong MLA

Threatened to quit over 'self-respect', did not apologise: K'taka Cong MLA

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The behaviour and conduct of certain ministers has upset some legislators, Patil said, as he warned that their fight would continue, if it is not corrected.

Boston blasts: 'Horrific, inexcusable, cowardly'

Boston blasts: 'Horrific, inexcusable, cowardly'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Indian-Americans and the Muslim community in the US joined their shocked countrymen in condemning the Boston bomb blasts that killed three persons and injured over 130.

What Manish Sisodia wrote in his resignation letter

What Manish Sisodia wrote in his resignation letter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Sticking onto his stance of calling the allegations against him 'false', AAP leader Manish Sisodia in his resignation letter said that it is unfortunate that despite working with honesty and truthfulness continuously for eight years, corruption charges are being levelled against him.

PM is afraid because crores...: Cong on Dorsey's claim

PM is afraid because crores...: Cong on Dorsey's claim

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Centre has rubbished the charges, saying Dorsey's Twitter regime had a problem accepting the sovereignty of Indian law.

Protestors used Guru Granth Sahib as shield to attack police: Punjab DGP

Protestors used Guru Granth Sahib as shield to attack police: Punjab DGP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Despite giving an assurance of a peaceful demonstration, the protesters used sharp-edged weapons, the police said.

3 labourers from Bihar shot at in J-K's Shopian

3 labourers from Bihar shot at in J-K's Shopian

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The area has been cordoned off and a hunt launched to nab the attackers.

Savarkar's grandson files defamation suit against Rahul over London address

Savarkar's grandson files defamation suit against Rahul over London address

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The grandson, Satyaki Savarkar, said his lawyers have moved the city court with a complaint under sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code.

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The ending Vijay Tendulkar had written was different.' 'According to him, the film ended with Anant Welankar's suicide.' 'I felt such an ending would be too nihilistic.' 'Bahut zyada defeatist ho jaata.'

1 killed, 24 hurt as terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Srinagar

1 killed, 24 hurt as terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The injured were rushed to the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital, where a civilian succumbed to his injuries, the official added.

Terrorists shoot dead SPO, his wife and daughter in J-K

Terrorists shoot dead SPO, his wife and daughter in J-K

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the assailants but no arrests have been made so far, the officials said on Monday.

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

'In life as well as in politics, nothing is black or white'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'There was trust, but perhaps there was also this apprehension that given the supreme post of prime minister, Sonia Gandhi felt her authority may be a challenged.'

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 134th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts incidents where the first prime minister showed exemplary courage, bravery and integrity.

Sabarimala Woman Activist Attacked

Sabarimala Woman Activist Attacked

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Bindu Ammini was one of the two women who entered the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala in January 2019 after the Supreme Court vedict permitted the entry of women of all ages into the shrine.

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The explosion took place at 4 pm at the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl workers' convention in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

Mann meets Shah after Ajnala, Centre sending 1900 CRPF, RAF jawans to Punjab

Mann meets Shah after Ajnala, Centre sending 1900 CRPF, RAF jawans to Punjab

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The two leaders discussed the law and order issue. Mann told Shah about the circumstances leading to the Ajnala incident, sources said.

RPG fired at police station in Punjab, DGP alleges Pak hand

RPG fired at police station in Punjab, DGP alleges Pak hand

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The projectile, fired by some unidentified people, hit the Saanjh Kendra adjoining the Sarhali police station on the Amritsar-Bathinda highway on Friday night.

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Join BJP or bulldozer is ready, MP minister warns Cong leaders

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

A video of Panchayat Minister Mahendra Singh Sisodia making the remarks at a public meeting in Ruthiyai town here on Wednesday has gone viral on social media.

When A Secret Rajiv-Badal Meeting Was Cancelled

When A Secret Rajiv-Badal Meeting Was Cancelled

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'Mr Badal wanted to talk to a member of the Gandhi family to bring about some sort of rapprochement between the Akalis and the Congress which were the two major parties at that time.'

'Man with a knife cannot silence man with a pen'

'Man with a knife cannot silence man with a pen'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'Rushdie spent more than a decade of his life in hiding. And finally, he said, no more, I'm coming out. I'm coming out of the shadows. I will not be bowed by fear or a threat. And to those of us who go about our daily lives'

J-K ultras kill vendor from Bihar, carpenter from UP

J-K ultras kill vendor from Bihar, carpenter from UP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Arvind Kumar Sah, a resident of the Banka area in Bihar and Saghir Ahmad, a carpenter from Uttar Pradesh were killed by terrorists in Srinagar and Pulwama, police officials said.

Police should act if my son is wrong: Telangana BJP chief

Police should act if my son is wrong: Telangana BJP chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A case was registered against Sanjay's son Bandi Bhagirath Sai based on a complaint filed by the Mahindra University, where both study - after the videos of the alleged assault went viral.

Centre brings ordinance to control Delhi services, AAP cries foul

Centre brings ordinance to control Delhi services, AAP cries foul

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The ordinance comes a week after the Supreme Court handed over the control of services in the national capital to the Delhi government, excluding those related to police, public order and land.

'Utter rubbish': Langer rejects reports of rift with Australia players

'Utter rubbish': Langer rejects reports of rift with Australia players

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Langer resigned saying he felt he had lost the support of some players and staff