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Crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami: 3 arrested, a dozen assets sealed

Crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami: 3 arrested, a dozen assets sealed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

At least six bank accounts linked to the group have been identified and the banks concerned directed to immediately freeze them.

Modi arrives in Malaysia; terrorism, trade top agenda of summit

Modi arrives in Malaysia; terrorism, trade top agenda of summit

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Terrorism, trade and South China Sea dispute are expected to dominate discussions at the 13th ASEAN-India Summit likely to begin later today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Southeast Asian leaders reviewing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-India cooperation and charting out its future direction.

Canada's 'out of control' fire doubles in size

Canada's 'out of control' fire doubles in size

Rediff.com8 May 2016

A wildfire that is raging across the province of Alberta is due to become Canada's costliest natural disaster later on Sunday, after reaching the size of Warwickshire, about 488,000 acres.

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Trump said he strongly condemn neo-Nazis, white supremacists and the Ku Klux Klan members."

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

BOO! When women come out in small dresses such incidents do occur, says Azmi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

"Partying late night in half attire, blindly following western culture, has never been our culture," he said.

Army's Kashmir Corps commander briefs Governor on situation in the Valley

Army's Kashmir Corps commander briefs Governor on situation in the Valley

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Lt Gen Dua called on Governor Vohra and briefed him about the security situation and the Army's preparedness to deal with any arising exigency.

Curfew extended to more areas in Kashmir, body of youth found

Curfew extended to more areas in Kashmir, body of youth found

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Body of Reyaz Ahmad, with a big perforation in the abdomen, was found outside Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital.

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The win clinched Egypt a long-awaited spot in Russia for the 2018 World Cup finals, where the Arab world's most populous country will compete on football's ultimate stage for the first time since Italy in 1990.

Disgraced Aussie Smith begins comeback in Canada

Disgraced Aussie Smith begins comeback in Canada

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Smith, playing for the Toronto Nationals, showed few signs of rust in his 41-ball innings of 61, which included eight fours and a six, before being stumped and leaving the field to a standing ovation.

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

42 terrorists, 7 civilians and 15 security personnel have lost their lives since May 15.

Srinagar encounter ends after 32 hrs, 2 terrorists gunned down

Srinagar encounter ends after 32 hrs, 2 terrorists gunned down

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Mopping up operations were underway at the building.

'Only Pawar will tell exact date of Maha govt formation'

'Only Pawar will tell exact date of Maha govt formation'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom drama accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra. 'While the Congress is insisting upon equal power sharing structure among all the three parties, the NCP is of the opinion that ministries should be distributed based on the number of MLAs belonging to each of the three parties.' Prasanna D Zore reports on the backroom room accompanying the efforts to cobble together the next government in Maharashtra.

Being a journalist in locked-down Kashmir

Being a journalist in locked-down Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Practising journalism has never been easy in the volatile Kashmir Valley. But since the state's special status was revoked, it's become almost impossible for the media to go about their job, reports Umar Ganie/Rediff.com.

Indian-American hotelier Vikram Chatwal arrested for setting dogs on fire

Indian-American hotelier Vikram Chatwal arrested for setting dogs on fire

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The 44-year-old, whose family own New York hotels Night, Time and Dream, is accused of using a can of aerosol and a lighter to set a stranger's two dogs on fire outside his home in Manhattan on October 7.

Situation in Kashmir gradually improves as shutdown enters 89th day

Situation in Kashmir gradually improves as shutdown enters 89th day

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Normal movement of people and vehicular traffic was observed in parts of Srinagar on Tuesday, the officials said.

ISIS, Pak flags raised in Kashmir; police promises probe

ISIS, Pak flags raised in Kashmir; police promises probe

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

In a development that may raise an alarm in the security establishment, flags of dreaded terror outfit ISIS along with those of Pakistan were today raised in Kashmir after which police promised a thorough probe and legal action against those involved.

Share sense of outrage with Canadian people over Parl attack: Modi

Share sense of outrage with Canadian people over Parl attack: Modi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India, which has experienced a horrific terrorist attack on its Parliament, can share the sense of outrage among Canadian people over the attack on their Parliament and assured that his government was commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation for combating terrorism.

Bengaluru molestation: Police finds credible evidence, registers FIR

Bengaluru molestation: Police finds credible evidence, registers FIR

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Bengaluru's new commissioner of police, Praveen Sood through a series of tweets, said his team was working on the case silently.

Day 47: Another death in the Valley; terror attack on security forces

Day 47: Another death in the Valley; terror attack on security forces

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

On a day Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh was in the Kashmir Valley where life remained paralysed for the 47th consecutive day, a youth died in a clash with security forces while 18 security personnel, including three officers, were injured in a terrorist attack.

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

In the face of climate disaster, a new environmental movement by the name of Extinction Rebellion has risen up, and they will make sure you hear their plea -- 'To governments of the world: we declared a climate and ecological emergency. You did not do enough. To everybody else: rebel' The environmental group, which was founded in the United Kingdom, has planned a large coordinated movement -- called International Rebellion -- in more than 60 global cities. Demonstrators blocked roads and bridges leading to the Palace of Westminster in central London. They staged a "die-in" in Wellington, New Zealand. They obstructed a major roundabout in Berlin and splattered fake blood on Wall Street's "Charging Bull" sculpture. Here are some of the most powerful images from the movement.

Prince Ali formally submits candidature for FIFA presidency

Prince Ali formally submits candidature for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan formally submitted his candidature to be FIFA president on Thursday, pledging to restore the reputation of world soccer's scandal-ridden governing body.

PHOTOS: Torch alights on Rio shore ahead of Olympic opening

PHOTOS: Torch alights on Rio shore ahead of Olympic opening

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

After a 20,000-km (12,400-mile) journey through the vast nation, the torch crossed Guanabara Bay in a sailboat piloted by former medalists, in a nod to one of the competitions where the host country has claimed Olympic glory.

Sahara rejects $1.3-billion offer for 3 overseas hotels

Sahara rejects $1.3-billion offer for 3 overseas hotels

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Sahara group has been engaged in a legal battle with Sebi for long over raising Rs 24,000 crore (Rs 240 billion) from investors.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Now, a chicken burger named after Canada's Sikh defence minister

Now, a chicken burger named after Canada's Sikh defence minister

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

The chicken burger features a tandoori-spiced patty doused in butter chicken sauce and pressed yogurt with mint, cilantro and cucumbers.

Modi govt has taken the right action on J-K

Modi govt has taken the right action on J-K

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'Having dealt with security and insurgency for 15 years, I am fully convinced that the steps taken by the government in regard to J&K and the measures in force there are essential,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

South Korea to host some 2020 Olympics events, claim media

South Korea to host some 2020 Olympics events, claim media

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking into hosting rowing and canoe/kayak sprint events for the 2020 Summer Games in South Korea if agreement cannot be reached to keep the enue for the races in Tokyo, Japanese media said on Tuesday.

Sahara payments: Spurned suitors might revive hotel offers

Sahara payments: Spurned suitors might revive hotel offers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Suitors came with all-cash offers but were rebuffed

Stunning images from 30,000 feet above the planet

Stunning images from 30,000 feet above the planet

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

We all know that the best view in a plane is from the cockpit -- and these stunning pictures underscore that. 34-year-old Christiaan van Heijst, Dutch senior first officer and cargo pilot, produces some jaw-dropping pictures from the cockpit of thunderstorms, shooting stars, the Northern Lights, carpets of cloud and cities lit up at night. Here's a glimpse of what life is like in the cockpit 30,000 feet above the planet.

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot by ace Reuters photographers in the last 24 hours.

Indian-Americans pool resources to help Irma-hit Floridians

Indian-Americans pool resources to help Irma-hit Floridians

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Hurricane Irma made landfall on Florida's southern islands on Sunday and claimed four lives as millions of people, including thousands of Indian-Americans, evacuated the state.

Secret 'recipe' of Coca-Cola on sale for $15 mn

Secret 'recipe' of Coca-Cola on sale for $15 mn

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The sought-after recipe is held in a safe at the World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta.

Restrictions in some areas of Srinagar ahead of Hurriyat rally

Restrictions in some areas of Srinagar ahead of Hurriyat rally

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Authorities on Thursday placed the moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Moulvi Umar Farooq under house arrest to scuttle a rally called by the separatist group.

Sahara averts foreclosure auction of US hotel properties

Sahara averts foreclosure auction of US hotel properties

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The company has been given time till June by mortgage holders Reuben Brothers

Beckham mulls adding school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Beckham mulls adding school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Retired English football star David Beckham is considering a proposal to build a sports high school at a new football stadium in Miami as part of his quest to bring a Major League football team to the city.

Terror in Brussels: World monuments light up in Belgian flag colours

Terror in Brussels: World monuments light up in Belgian flag colours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Eiffel Tower was illuminated Tuesday night in the colours of the Belgian flag in a sign of solidarity with its neighbour following deadly terror attacks.

Trump loses badly in Wyoming, Washington DC; prez race tightens

Trump loses badly in Wyoming, Washington DC; prez race tightens

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Sunday suffered a double blow as he lost badly to rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio in polls in the US capital and Wyoming, an indication that the fight for securing the party's nomination was hotting up.

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

'Not my president' chants ring out across America

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Trump's poll-defying win has sparked a wave of similar rallies across the country.

How the world reacted to shocking news of Sharapova's failed drug test

How the world reacted to shocking news of Sharapova's failed drug test

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Most expressed shock and a degree of sympathy for Maria Sharapova others were less charitable.

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The first club from Jammu and Kashmir to qualify for the I-League is slowly building up