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Assam militants target Rajdhani Express

Assam militants target Rajdhani Express

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

A powerful bomb exploded on a railway track in Karbi Anglong district of central Assam early on Thursday morning. According to the police, the attack was targeted at the Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express by militants from the suspected Karbi Longri National Liberation Front insurgent group. Nobody was injured in the blast. The incident occurred five kms away from Diphu, just after a security escort engine for checking the tracks passed the area.

Then & now: The Dalai Lama in Arunachal Pradesh

Then & now: The Dalai Lama in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

China may reacted angrily about his visit to Arunachal Pradesh, but the Tibetan spiritual leader has never been one to stand down. Despite Beijing's loud protests, backed by New Delhi, His Holiness has traveled to the border state seven times since he sought refuge from Chinese aggression in India in 1959.

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Searching for the target with bare eyes was like searching for the needle in the haystack, but due to the technology, we had a clear picture of the seven tents perched against the rocky background on our scopes.'

Tonga's flag bearer goes shirtless again at Winter Olympics

Tonga's flag bearer goes shirtless again at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

When the North Korean athletes took over, it became a more austere affair.

Frigate to defend Taiwan fishermen

Frigate to defend Taiwan fishermen

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Taiwan has sent a navy frigate with anti-ship missiles to defend fishermen who repeatedly have been chased from disputed East China Sea waters by Japanese patrol boats.

With 2.4 lakh tests, India still has a long way to go

With 2.4 lakh tests, India still has a long way to go

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Experts feel the figures are modest for a count of the size of 1.3 billion and "much more number of tests" are needed to combat COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

Indian Navy foils pirate attack, kills two

Indian Navy foils pirate attack, kills two

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The attack on the Norwegian-owned merchant vessel -- M V Maud, flying the Liberian flag -- took place about 225 nautical miles east of Aden around 1300 hours on Thursday, the sources said.

CRPF convoy attacked in J&K; 7 jawans injured

CRPF convoy attacked in J&K; 7 jawans injured

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

At least six Central Reserve Police Force jawans were injured when unidentified militants opened fired on their convoy on Srinagar-Jammu national highway in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday.

Assam: 7 CRPF personnel killed in encounter

Assam: 7 CRPF personnel killed in encounter

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Seven Central Reserve Police Force jawans were killed on Friday in an encounter with suspected tribal militants in the North Cachar Hills district of Assam.

Sahara chief offers to pay Rs 300 cr as bank guarantee

Sahara chief offers to pay Rs 300 cr as bank guarantee

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Subrata Roy's parole, granted on humanitarian grounds following his mother's death.

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The bomb was planted along the side of the road and exploded as the Anti-Terrorism Force vehicle passed by.

PHOTOS: Anti-Kremlin protesters invade pitch during World Cup final

PHOTOS: Anti-Kremlin protesters invade pitch during World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The World Cup final between Russia and Croatia in Moscow was briefly interrupted when three intruders ran onto the pitch before they were hauled off by stewards.

'Delhi police has been extremely high-handed'

'Delhi police has been extremely high-handed'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The most important thing is that medical aid reaches people whenever required.'

Meghalaya: Top militant leader gives up arms

Meghalaya: Top militant leader gives up arms

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The HNLC, which was formed in 1992, has been involved in bloody conflict with police and security forces in pursuant of their demand for a 'sovereign homeland' for Khasi tribe, one of the three major tribal groups in Meghalaya.

11 Sabarimala-bound women chased away; SC verdict yet to be implemented

11 Sabarimala-bound women chased away; SC verdict yet to be implemented

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Accompanied by police personnel, the members of Chennai-based women empowerment outfit 'Manithi' could barely move 100 metres through the traditional forest path towards the temple when hundreds of devotees rushed down to the valley to chase them away.

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Their leaders in the provinces, which have been under the control of Taliban commanders for several months now, speak the language of the bigot. Women are known to have been abducted and enslaved. Several young girls have simply disappeared.

Violence, arson mar Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Violence, arson mar Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Parts of the city plunged into a welter of violence as his convoy was attacked with stones by alleged TMC supporters from inside the hostel of Vidyasagar College, triggering a clash between supporters of the two parties, officials said.

Fortis, Trehan may make up out of court

Fortis, Trehan may make up out of court

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Fortis and noted cardiologist Naresh Trehan seem to be heading toward an out-of-court settlement, with the warring factions saying they are trying to reach an amicable solution.

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

M&M wins race for Punjab Tractors

M&M wins race for Punjab Tractors

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), the country's largest tractor company, has acquired the controlling stake in Punjab Tractors Ltd (PTL), the fourth largest tractor firm, outbidding Hinduja group firm Ashok Leyland.

Industrialist L M Thapar dead

Industrialist L M Thapar dead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The cremation will take place at Lodhi Road crematorium at 2.30 pm on Thursday.

How SMS shaped a healthcare giant

How SMS shaped a healthcare giant

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

Delhi's pioneering businessmen

Delhi's pioneering businessmen

Rediff.com19 May 2007

No one would have dreamt then that, in the space of a generation, Delhi would be challenging Mumbai to become the country's business capital.

BJP candidate attacked twice in WB, CEO seeks report

BJP candidate attacked twice in WB, CEO seeks report

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Ghosh suffered minor injuries when a group of women allegedly attacked her when she tried to take one BJP agent inside a polling booth.

No evidence to link suspect to Dortmund bus attack

No evidence to link suspect to Dortmund bus attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Islamist arrested over Dortmund bus attack was IS member in Iraq

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

Naxals ambush running train in Bihar, kill 3 policemen

Naxals ambush running train in Bihar, kill 3 policemen

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Three policemen were shot dead and two injured by armed Maoists in a running train near Jamalpur railway station in Bihar's Munger district on Saturday evening.

Fortis lines up Rs 730cr IPO

Fortis lines up Rs 730cr IPO

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Ex-IAF officer's murder: Prime accused held

Ex-IAF officer's murder: Prime accused held

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

During interrogation, Singh, who works for a private firm at Gurgaon, admitted that he along with two others - Anil Tyagi and Ravi Kant Tyagi - shot dead the victims with a 9 mm pistol.

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Thursday's Opposition-sponsored bandh did not bring Tamil Nadu to a standstill.

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Alkazi, who was the longest serving director of the National School of Drama and mentored generations of actors, produced plays such as Girish Karnad's Tughlaq and Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug.

Clashes in Bengal, Assam over Ram temple celebrations

Clashes in Bengal, Assam over Ram temple celebrations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Clashes were reported from Kharagpur in West Midnapore district, Narayanpur in North 24 Parganas, and Alipurduar town in north Bengal, among others.

#Memories: 5 forgotten Indian bikes

#Memories: 5 forgotten Indian bikes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

All iconic and very rare to find now, they are still high in demand among the youth

14 days' interim bail to Rose Valley chairman

14 days' interim bail to Rose Valley chairman

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

He will have to surrender before the court by the end of 14 days.

Tihar: 12 undertrials escape, 2 rearrested

Tihar: 12 undertrials escape, 2 rearrested

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

A massive hunt had been launched to track them down, the sources said.

Violent protests against CAA in Delhi, 21 injured

Violent protests against CAA in Delhi, 21 injured

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Police resorted to baton charges and fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesters.

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Jamia turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Act.

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The proposals of six para-athletes, who are training in India and abroad ahead of the Asian Para Games that will take place between October 6 and 13 in Jakarta, were also cleared at the meeting.