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Malegaon blasts: Parrikar asks army to hand over all documents to Col Purohit

Malegaon blasts: Parrikar asks army to hand over all documents to Col Purohit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that he has asked the army to provide Lt Col Prasad Purohit with all the documents he has sought to prove his innocence in the Malegaon blasts case.

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mateen wrote, "America and Russia stop bombing the Islamic State," and, in his final post, "In the next few days you will see attacks from the Islamic State in the USA."

The word Muslim has become highly toxic in India

The word Muslim has become highly toxic in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

'Will this communal pendulum, which is swinging towards the extreme of division and violence, ever swing back to its position of the '60s and '70s within my lifetime?' 'Or will my children, and their children, have to continue to suffer the consequences of the country, that we all love, torn apart along communal lines,' asks Najid Hussain in anguish.

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'The Pakistani military has encouraged and supported terrorist organisations, especially in Kashmir, as a means of waging proxy war against the Indian military and the country's superior economic resources.' 'The evidence is irrefutable with the recent killing of 46 paramilitary troops being just the latest example.'

Centre declares ceasefire in J&K during Ramzan

Centre declares ceasefire in J&K during Ramzan

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The security forces, however, reserve the right to retaliate if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people.

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Terrorism: How Pulwama changed India's response

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'This is for the first time that a strong, solid evidence-based investigation has happened.' 'It can meet international standards and put the onus on the Pakistanis.'

235 worshippers killed in mosque in Egypt's deadliest terror attack

235 worshippers killed in mosque in Egypt's deadliest terror attack

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The gunmen in four off-road vehicles opened fire on the people who tried to exit the mosque after the explosion.

Modi irresponsible, accusations an act of desperation: Pak

Modi irresponsible, accusations an act of desperation: Pak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Pakistan on Sunday rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assertion that it was exporting terror, saying the remarks were part of a "well thought out vilification campaign" to distract attention from Kashmir.

Bangladesh police dismisses IS's claim for Dhaka cafe attack

Bangladesh police dismisses IS's claim for Dhaka cafe attack

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

"The five terrorists killed at Gulshan (cafe) were JMB members. The police had their details and been looking for them for a while," Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Haque told media persons.

No room for 'apolcalyptic cult' like ISIS, Al-Qaeda: Obama

No room for 'apolcalyptic cult' like ISIS, Al-Qaeda: Obama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Voicing America's resolve to wipe out "apocalyptic cult" like ISIS and Al-Qaeda, President Barack Obama today said safe havens for terrorists will not be tolerated and called on Muslims worldwide to reject those who "distort Islam, to preach intolerance, and promote violence."

Bowing to hardliners, Pak govt agrees to put blasphemy accused on exit control list

Bowing to hardliners, Pak govt agrees to put blasphemy accused on exit control list

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Bibi, a 47-year-old mother of four, was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam in a row with her neighbours.

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Trump rules out talks with Taliban after series of attacks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Trump suggested a stronger military response is imminent.

5 killed in suspected ULFA attack in Assam's Tinsukia

5 killed in suspected ULFA attack in Assam's Tinsukia

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Police suspect the gunmen belonged to the ULFA-Independent faction as they were in battle fatigue.

Australian Muslim groups condemn Sydney cafe siege

Australian Muslim groups condemn Sydney cafe siege

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Over 40 Australian Muslim groups have expressed "utter shock and horror" over the siege at a popular Sydney cafe in which a number of people have been taken hostage, including an Indian techie.

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Zakir Naik faces more probes, funding of his NGO under scanner

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Home Minister also said CDs of Naik's speeches are being examined and asserted that the government will not compromise on the issue of terrorism.

Aussie cleric hates bloodshed but praises Osama

Aussie cleric hates bloodshed but praises Osama

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

An Algerian-Australian cleric, who is against the killing of innocent people but openly praises Osama bin Laden, has said it would be acceptable under Islamic law for his followers to fight coalition forces in Iraq.

Hasina vows to eliminate terror, slams TV coverage of cafe attack

Hasina vows to eliminate terror, slams TV coverage of cafe attack

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

"Stop killing people in the name of Islam", Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said as she vowed to do everything to eliminate terrorists from the country after 20 foreigners were killed in an attack on a cafe in Bangladesh claimed by the Islamic State terror group.

Xi should take lessons from Indian democratic practices: Dalai Lama

Xi should take lessons from Indian democratic practices: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

As he engaged in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping came in for praise from an unlikely quarter -- exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama -- who described him as 'open-minded' and 'realistic'.

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in UP: Top cop

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in UP: Top cop

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

He said there was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere in the state.

Digvijaya Singh under fire for sharing stage with Zakir Naik

Digvijaya Singh under fire for sharing stage with Zakir Naik

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh is in trouble after a video surfaced on Thursday showing him sharing a stage with Islamic preacher Zakir Naik

Paris attacks at a glance: Mastermind seen in metro CCTV on night of attack

Paris attacks at a glance: Mastermind seen in metro CCTV on night of attack

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

While the Paris attack mastermind was killed in a deadly seven hour-long raid on Wednesday, one of the suspects is still at large.

'Save my grand-daughter from the Taliban'

'Save my grand-daughter from the Taliban'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'They must be hiding somewhere in a country where the Taliban would not even spare a 4-year-old girl.'

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'If someone comes out to kill an innocent person and he is challenged by police, then either he or the policemen have to die'

'Our blood boils at this betrayal'

'Our blood boils at this betrayal'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Fight against terror continues to be selective

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Al Qaeda, the Islamic State or Daesh, as it is also called, will continue to exploit the fault lines and the many contradictions in the approaches of different countries, says Hardeep Puri.

'War is declared on us from Pakistani territory'

'War is declared on us from Pakistani territory'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Rediff.com reproduces the translation of the remarks made by President Ashraf Ghani at a press conference.

Wani was part of Pakistan's proxy war: Exiled Kashmiri leader

Wani was part of Pakistan's proxy war: Exiled Kashmiri leader

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Exiled Kashmiri leader and spokesperson of the United Kashmir People's National Party Nasir Aziz Khan has alleged that Pakistan has been waging a proxy war in Kashmir since 1998 and had been using the religious sentiment of the Kashmiri people, adding that slain Hizbul Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani was also part of that war.

US condemns murder of Japanese hostage by IS

US condemns murder of Japanese hostage by IS

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

President Barack Obama has condemned the murder of a Japanese hostage by the IS

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

'ISIS will never hold sway in J&K'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

'These inhuman people will never find a place in Jammu & Kashmir or hold in any sway over the youth here.'

PHOTOS: Indian students pay silent tribute to victims of Peshawar tragedy

PHOTOS: Indian students pay silent tribute to victims of Peshawar tragedy

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Schools across the country observed a two-minute silence on Wednesday in a show of solidarity with Pakistan following an appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the dastardly terror attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar.

Reject violence to pursue peace: Trump to Muslims on Ramadan

Reject violence to pursue peace: Trump to Muslims on Ramadan

Rediff.com26 May 2017

"At its core, the spirit of Ramadan strengthens awareness of our shared obligation to reject violence, to pursue peace, and to give to those in need who are suffering from poverty or conflict," Trump said in his first Ramadan message to the Muslim world as the president of the United States.

Weaponising Hinduism will win elections, but...

Weaponising Hinduism will win elections, but...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'...It won't help the party run a peaceful and equitable India,' warns Vir Sanghvi.

Kamduni gang rape: 3 sent to gallows, 3 get lifer

Kamduni gang rape: 3 sent to gallows, 3 get lifer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The second year BA student was abducted when she was walking back home after alighting from a bus. She was subsequently gang-raped and murdered.

IS suicide blast kills Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan; India condemns attack

IS suicide blast kills Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan; India condemns attack

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Avtar Singh Khalsa, a longtime leader of the Sikh community who had planned to run in the parliamentary elections set for October, was killed in the attack.

Trump defends Putin and gets slammed for it

Trump defends Putin and gets slammed for it

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

A large number of people worldwide have lost their lives because of America's mistakes, President Donald Trump has said as he defended his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by equating his actions with those of the US government.

UP PFI head, 30 others arrested for violence during anti-CAA protests

UP PFI head, 30 others arrested for violence during anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Wasim, UP PFI head, was arrested for masterminding the violence, police said. 33 FIRs have been filed in Lucknow and 150 people have been arrested so far.

Trump: Vows to protect US & allies from vile enemy

Trump: Vows to protect US & allies from vile enemy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

"I will do what is necessary to prevent this threat from spreading to our shores and work every single day to protect the safety and security of our country, our communities and our people," announced US President Donald Trump in his first official statement on the latest London attacks.

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The protestors converged across the street from the world body's headquarters to condemn atrocities and human rights violations by Pakistan just as Sharif was addressing the General Debate of the General Assembly.

Mapped: Countries most affected by terrorism

Mapped: Countries most affected by terrorism

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The Global Terrorism Index 2017 released by the Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the last 17 years in covering the period from the beginning of 2000 to the end of 2016. According to the report, this is the second consecutive year, deaths from terrorism declined. Over the two years there was a decrease of 22 per cent compared to the peak of terror activity in 2014. Terrorism deaths have fallen significantly in Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. However, Islamic State defied this positive trend with over 9,000 deaths, primarily in Iraq and increased activity in OECD countries.

Rajnath on Zakir Naik: 'No compromise on terrorism'

Rajnath on Zakir Naik: 'No compromise on terrorism'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

"We have taken cognisance of Zakir Naik's speeches and have given necessary instructions for a probe. A thorough investigation will be done. CDs of his speeches are being examined," the home minister said.