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Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Ajit Pawar's Balancing Act With Muslims

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Ajit Pawar became a ray of hope for Muslims, the only man in power who could resolve their grievances.

Delhi blast: Rs 20 lakh fund trail linked to Jaish traced

Delhi blast: Rs 20 lakh fund trail linked to Jaish traced

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

A major breakthrough has been achieved in the Red Fort car blast case, with intelligence agencies uncovering a Rs 20 lakh fund trail linked to three doctors, Umar, Muzammil, and Shaheen.

'Some parts of bodies flew into Jain Mandir compound'

'Some parts of bodies flew into Jain Mandir compound'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'I saw dismembered bodies everywhere. Some of the body parts even came under my feet'

Delhi's Lajpat Rai Market reopens post blast, traders eye revival

Delhi's Lajpat Rai Market reopens post blast, traders eye revival

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Shopkeepers at Lajpat Rai Market in Delhi express relief and uncertainty as the market reopens after a blast near the Red Fort. They anticipate a slow return to normal business and footfall due to lingering fear and security concerns.

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rahul slams fighting fifty but Karnataka on shaky ground vs Punjab

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Karnataka on shaky ground against Punjab despite Rahul's fifty; Desai puts Saurashtra on cusp of win

Delhi blast linked to posters appeared in Srinagar on Oct 19?

Delhi blast linked to posters appeared in Srinagar on Oct 19?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Investigation into the Red Fort blast reveals links to a Jaish-e-Mohammad module, leading to arrests and the seizure of a large quantity of explosives and weapons.

Maduro, Days And Weeks Before Capture

Maduro, Days And Weeks Before Capture

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro -- now in United States custody in New York -- had been navigating complex geopolitical challenges as his government faced mounting pressure from the Trump administration for weeks and months before his abduction by American special forces.

Delhi blast suspects pooled in Rs 26 lakh to buy materials

Delhi blast suspects pooled in Rs 26 lakh to buy materials

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Doctors arrested in connection with the Red Fort blast allegedly raised over Rs 26 lakh to procure materials used in the explosion. The funds were used to purchase large quantities of fertilizer, a key component in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

Terror Module: 'Pakistan's Handlers Shifted Strategy'

Terror Module: 'Pakistan's Handlers Shifted Strategy'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Rather than deploying Pakistani nationals or using identifiable cross-border materials, the ISI sought to radicalise and recruit local Indian youth, including well-educated professionals such as doctors.'

Delhi 10/11 blast: Pulwama doctor was driving Hyundai i20 car

Delhi 10/11 blast: Pulwama doctor was driving Hyundai i20 car

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Hours before the blast in Delhi, eight people, including three doctors, were arrested and 2,900 kg of explosives were seized with the uncovering of a "white collar" terror module on Monday.

What was Dr Umar Nabi doing at Ram Leela Maidan mosque before blast?

What was Dr Umar Nabi doing at Ram Leela Maidan mosque before blast?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Investigation into the car explosion near the Red Fort reveals the driver, Dr. Umar Nabi, visited a mosque before the attack. Police are investigating all angles, including a possible terror attack.

Father of Delhi blast accused detained in J-K, DNA test for mother

Father of Delhi blast accused detained in J-K, DNA test for mother

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Dr Umar Nabi was allegedly driving the Hyundai i20 car that was used in the blast near the parking area of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday, killing at least 12 people. He hails from Koil village in Pulwama, they said.

Did Al Falah doc linked to Delhi blast accused attend AIIMS interview?

Did Al Falah doc linked to Delhi blast accused attend AIIMS interview?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Delhi Police have detained three individuals, including two doctors, in connection with the car explosion near the Red Fort. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities questioning multiple people and examining potential links to a wider terror module.

Delhi blast: Explosion in Hyundai i20 car, says Amit Shah

Delhi blast: Explosion in Hyundai i20 car, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said investigators are keeping all options open while probing the blast near the Red Fort that claimed eight lives. Teams of Delhi Police, NIA, NSG and forensics have started the probe.

Family says i20 driver was introvert, had few friends

Family says i20 driver was introvert, had few friends

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The family of a man suspected of involvement in the Delhi blast near Red Fort metro station has expressed disbelief, stating that he was an introvert focused on his studies and work.

PIX: Champions Trophy launched at historic Lahore Fort

PIX: Champions Trophy launched at historic Lahore Fort

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Members of the trophy-winning squad from 2017 were present at the event with then captain Sarfaraz Ahmed in conversation with former West Indies pacer and broadcaster Ian Bishop.

Delhi blast: Former landlord of car's first owner detained for questioning

Delhi blast: Former landlord of car's first owner detained for questioning

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A Gurugram resident was questioned by police regarding a car used in the Red Fort blast, as the car's original owner was once the resident's tenant. The death toll in the explosion has risen to 12.

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Ranji Trophy: Shami's fiery spell drives Bengal toward innings win

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India pacer Mohammed Shami's five-wicket burst put Bengal on the verge of an outright victory with bonus point against Services on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match in Kalyani, West Bengal on Saturday.

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi killed at least eight people and injured 24 others, reviving memories of past terror attacks in the city.

Al Falah varsity terror link goes back to 2008: Sources

Al Falah varsity terror link goes back to 2008: Sources

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Investigation reveals Al Falah University's potential links to terror operatives, including a former student involved in multiple blasts and doctors arrested in connection with a recent terror plot.

Clearly a terrorist attack, might 'become broader': US on Delhi blast

Clearly a terrorist attack, might 'become broader': US on Delhi blast

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praises India's measured and professional investigation into the Red Fort car explosion, calling it a terrorist attack. The US has offered assistance, but acknowledges India's capabilities in handling the investigation.

Bus tyre burst creates panic in Delhi's Mahipalpur area

Bus tyre burst creates panic in Delhi's Mahipalpur area

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

A loud sound, later identified as a bus tyre burst, caused panic in Delhi's Mahipalpur area, triggering concerns due to a recent explosion in the city.

Terror Strikes Worldwide: 2025 In Pix

Terror Strikes Worldwide: 2025 In Pix

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A visual record of major terror attacks across the world in 2025, capturing moments of violence, loss, and resilience.

Delhi police reconstruct Umar Nabi's chilling terror run

Delhi police reconstruct Umar Nabi's chilling terror run

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Delhi Police reconstructs the journey of Dr. Umar Nabi, accused in the Red Fort blast, using CCTV footage, revealing his movements from Haryana to Delhi and meticulous planning to avoid detection.

Delhi blast impact: Maha police to re-examine past accidental explosions

Delhi blast impact: Maha police to re-examine past accidental explosions

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Following the car blast in Delhi, Maharashtra Police will re-examine major accidental fires, explosions, and blasts from the past three years to investigate potential anti-national or terrorist involvement.

Doctors used Swiss app to message, readied 32 cars for blasts

Doctors used Swiss app to message, readied 32 cars for blasts

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Police investigation reveals doctors linked to Al Falah University used the Threema app to plan the Delhi blast. The app's encryption and private server capabilities made it difficult to trace their communications.

'Suicide bombing is martyrdom op,' justifies Delhi bomber in video

'Suicide bombing is martyrdom op,' justifies Delhi bomber in video

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Data extracted from the mobile phone of the Red Fort suicide bomber, Dr. Umar-un-Nabi, reveals a video justifying the attack as a 'martyrdom operation'. The evidence was unearthed following the interrogation of Umar's brother, Zahoor Illahi.

DGP asks police to probe how Al Falah became terror hideout

DGP asks police to probe how Al Falah became terror hideout

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Haryana DGP O P Singh visited Al Falah University in Faridabad to investigate security lapses after the discovery of a terror module linked to the university. The investigation follows a blast near the Red Fort and the busting of a 'white-collar' terror module.

Govt terms Delhi car blast a terrorist incident; denounces attack

Govt terms Delhi car blast a terrorist incident; denounces attack

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Indian government has officially classified the car explosion outside the Red Fort as a terrorist incident, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and expressed condolences for the victims.

Kochi Biennale faces Christian group's ire over Christ painting

Kochi Biennale faces Christian group's ire over Christ painting

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

A painting displayed at the Kochi Biennale has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from Christian groups, who allege that the artwork hurts religious sentiments by presenting a distorted depiction of Christ's Last Supper.

Srinagar On High Alert

Srinagar On High Alert

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Fresh intelligence inputs warns of a Red Fort and Pulwama-style attack in Kashmir by Jaish-e-Muhammad, the Pakistan-based terror group.

7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

7 Cities With The Most Five-Star Hotels

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

A handful of cities in the world have more fancy hotels than any other places, according to a list released by from Cond Nast Traveler.

Russia, China condemn US action in Venezuela

Russia, China condemn US action in Venezuela

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Russia and China on Saturday condemned the United States airstrikes on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra would be incomplete without the making of the killa, a playful ritual rooted in tradition and creativity, where children and adults come together to craft miniature forts made using mud, sand and clay.

White collar terror module: Kashmir starts profiling mosques, madrasas

White collar terror module: Kashmir starts profiling mosques, madrasas

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Authorities in Kashmir have initiated a profiling process of mosques, madrassas, and individuals associated with their management following the exposure of a 'white collar' terror module. The enumeration drive focuses on the finances of these institutions and the backgrounds of their personnel.

'My clothes were soaked in blood, saw bodies on road'

'My clothes were soaked in blood, saw bodies on road'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'I have three daughters. I kept thinking what would happen to them if I didn't make it? I still don't know how I survived. This chaos, this fear, it will stay with me forever'

Did car driver die in Delhi blast? Mother's DNA to confirm

Did car driver die in Delhi blast? Mother's DNA to confirm

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

"Investigators are now tracing the route towards Daryaganj, while more than 100 CCTV clips, including footage from nearby toll plazas, are being examined to establish the complete movement of the vehicle," the sources added.

The Jail Where Nicolas Maduro Is Imprisoned

The Jail Where Nicolas Maduro Is Imprisoned

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Well-known inmates of the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn, New York.

Was Maduro's Capture A Warning Shot To China?

Was Maduro's Capture A Warning Shot To China?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

China has made serious inroads into Latin America, which the US may now be hinting is simply not ok: Stay in your lane, Xi! In simple terms, China will no longer have access to Venezuelan oil, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Delhi blast not a suicide attack, explosion triggered in panic'

'Delhi blast not a suicide attack, explosion triggered in panic'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Sources told ANI that the suspect did not follow the usual pattern of a suicide car bombing -- he neither rammed the car into a target nor collided intentionally.