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Tearful eyes bid farewell to Sunjuwan martyrs

Tearful eyes bid farewell to Sunjuwan martyrs

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Bodies of all the five soldiers were flown to their home towns after the wreath-laying ceremonies, the spokesman said.

Probe into distribution of funds among politicians by ISI

Probe into distribution of funds among politicians by ISI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Pakistan's Federal Investigation has formed a committee to probe the distribution of Rs 140 million among politicians by the Inter-Services Intelligence for rigging the 1990 general election.

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators is facing practical problems in implementing the Conflict of Interest guidelines on the day-to-day BCCI operations, CoA member Diana Edulji conceded.

US Army initiates investigation against Sgt Bergdahl

US Army initiates investigation against Sgt Bergdahl

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The US Army has initiated investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the disappearance and capture of Sgt Bowe Bergdahl, who spent 5 years in Taliban captivity until his release on May 31 in exchange for 5 militants.

Do the young lack business etiquette?

Do the young lack business etiquette?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

A new generation with different mindsets now dominates offices.

Do the young lack business etiquette?

Do the young lack business etiquette?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

A new generation with different mindsets now dominates offices.

'Bol Na Aunty Aau Kya': Is this what freedom of expression means?

'Bol Na Aunty Aau Kya': Is this what freedom of expression means?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Why youth gathering to chant this misogynistic rap song is the WORST idea ever!

Nepal PM blames Indians for spreading COVID-19

Nepal PM blames Indians for spreading COVID-19

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Speaking about the COVID-19 pandemic in Parliament on Tuesday, Oli said it has become very difficult for Nepal to contain the spread of the deadly virus due to the flow of people from outside.

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Afghanistan will remain a frontline state for Washington for a foreseeable future in terms of the potential threats to US national security from terrorist groups, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

Armed forces driven by 'insaniyat' and 'sharafat': Army chief

Armed forces driven by 'insaniyat' and 'sharafat': Army chief

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

'The Indian armed forces not only ensure protection of human rights of our own people but also of adversaries and deal with Prisoners of War as per the Geneva Conventions'

149 killed, 117 injured as oil tanker explodes in Pak

149 killed, 117 injured as oil tanker explodes in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The tanker exploded after fuel leaking from its damaged container caught fire.

3 Chinese astronauts enter space station after successful docking op

3 Chinese astronauts enter space station after successful docking op

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Three Chinese astronauts on Thursday entered the country's new space station after their spaceship successfully docked with it, just over seven hours after the launch from the Gobi Desert, in a major milestone for the Communist giant's space exploration plans and its bid to become a leading space power.

Quake in Pakistan: Toll rises to 37, over 452 injured

Quake in Pakistan: Toll rises to 37, over 452 injured

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Figures showed that the worst-hit was Mirpur with 24 dead, nine in Jatlan and one person lost his life in Jhelum.

68th Republic Day celebrations end on high note

68th Republic Day celebrations end on high note

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions rent the air as Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi where President Pranab Mukherjee rode the ceremonial buggy down the Raisina Hill on Sunday for the last time during his tenure.

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Nawaz Sharif was the last Pakistani prime minister to visit the US on an official trip in October 2015.

US drones in Pak should only focus on intelligence: UN chief

US drones in Pak should only focus on intelligence: UN chief

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Against the backdrop of Pakistan's opposition to American drone strikes, United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday said the pilotless aircraft should be used only for gathering intelligence.

'Nuclear-armed Pak can target Delhi in 5 minutes'

'Nuclear-armed Pak can target Delhi in 5 minutes'

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Khan said Pakistan could have become a nuclear power as early as 1984 but the then President General Zia ul Haq 'opposed the move'.

Twin bombing attacks in Baghdad market kill at least 24

Twin bombing attacks in Baghdad market kill at least 24

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Militants attacked an outdoor market on Sunday in eastern Baghdad, killing at least 24 people and wounding dozens, officials said.

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Bhutto was killed in a gun-and-bomb attack during an election campaign rally on December 27, 2007 outside the Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi.

Review: Vedivazhipadu is a damp squib

Review: Vedivazhipadu is a damp squib

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The film makes an effort to add sparkle to the so-called 'new gen' formula, but ends up being a damp squib.

39 abducted Indians in Iraq may be in jail: Swaraj

39 abducted Indians in Iraq may be in jail: Swaraj

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Swaraj on Sunday briefed family members of the abducted men, who are mostly from Punjab, about information gathered by the Minister of State for External Affairs, V K Singh, who was sent to the Gulf nation after its prime minister announced the liberation of Mosul from the dreaded terror group Islamic State.

Arnia encounter: 5 civilians, 3 jawans among 12 dead

Arnia encounter: 5 civilians, 3 jawans among 12 dead

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Security forces' operation to eliminate the militants in Pindi Kathar area of R S Pura in Jammu and Kashmir is still in progress.

'You're my family': PM celebrates Diwali with jawans in J&K

'You're my family': PM celebrates Diwali with jawans in J&K

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

This is the fourth successive Diwali that Modi has celebrated with jawans on the border.

Lahore terror attack: Pak launches military ops

Lahore terror attack: Pak launches military ops

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Pakistan on Monday launched a massive military operation in Punjab province in the wake of the deadly Taliban suicide bombing in Lahore, conducting raids and making several arrests.

What will India do after Uri attack? PM, ministers discuss fitting response

What will India do after Uri attack? PM, ministers discuss fitting response

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag besides other senior officials attended a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will succeed the king, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said in a televised address.

Conflict issue: Here's what Ganguly & Co suggested to BCCI

Conflict issue: Here's what Ganguly & Co suggested to BCCI

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The players' group has suggested a few options like having a short-term contract only for the duration of the IPL, so the cricketer is free to do commentary or coaching assignment for the rest of the year.

Oil tanker fire overshadows Eid celebration in Pak, death toll rises to 160

Oil tanker fire overshadows Eid celebration in Pak, death toll rises to 160

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

The harrowing tragedy struck Pakistan's Punjab province on Sunday just a day before Eid celebrations when a tanker carrying 40,000 litres of petrol overturned and burst into flames as hundreds of villagers had gathered to collect the fuel spilled over on the highway at the Ahmedpur Sharqia area of the Bahawalpur district, some 400 km from Lahore.

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

Tearful farewell to Colonel M N Rai martyred in Kashmir

Tearful farewell to Colonel M N Rai martyred in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh paid tribute to the colonel.

This travel startup lets you take an intellectual vacation

This travel startup lets you take an intellectual vacation

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

There is a vacation for every personality type here!

IS executes suicide attack on Sufi shrine; 70 dead, 150 hurt

IS executes suicide attack on Sufi shrine; 70 dead, 150 hurt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The blast took place during Dhamaal -- a Sufi ritual -- when hundreds of devotees were present inside the premises of the vast mausoleum of the saint.

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'We can't have the best of both worlds -- large, efficient, world class government-owned banks, doing social banking and making profits. 'Why not set them free from the shackles of such obligations and run them as business units?' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India doesn't eye anyone's territory: PM to PIO parliamentarians

India doesn't eye anyone's territory: PM to PIO parliamentarians

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The prime minister said India has always played a constructive role in the world and that Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence can counter extremism and radicalisation.

'We've a bigger Army': Amarinder flays Pak at Kartarpur ceremony

'We've a bigger Army': Amarinder flays Pak at Kartarpur ceremony

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

"We believe in peace and we are giving a message of peace from here. But, their generals should understand that we have a large Army and we are prepared..."

Review: Swargathekkaal Sundaram is avoidable

Review: Swargathekkaal Sundaram is avoidable

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Swargathekkaal Sundaram is one more addition to the heap of films that leave hardly anything to be remembered,

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.

Assault on Africans: 8 held, HM asks police to ensure safety

Assault on Africans: 8 held, HM asks police to ensure safety

Rediff.com29 May 2016

At least six African nationals had sustained injuries in the incidents. Police attributed two of the incidents to a dispute over African nationals playing loud music and other to a scuffle over public drinking.

'Govt assured funding for raising mountain strike corps'

'Govt assured funding for raising mountain strike corps'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

However, flow of funds, would naturally rest on economic growth, reports Ajai Shukla.