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13 kids die in Iranian school blaze

13 kids die in Iranian school blaze

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

Iran arrests footballers in raid at party

Iran arrests footballers in raid at party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The YJC news agency said the gathering was a birthday party, and added that all those detained had been released except one person, who is not a soccer player.

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

He said that as India aspires to become the voice of the Global South, it cannot be discussed without discussing the problems of people in Palestine.

Iran 'satisfied' with India's stance on Prophet remark row

Iran 'satisfied' with India's stance on Prophet remark row

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Abdollahian, who is on his first visit to India since he assumed office last year, raised the issue of the controversial remarks, made by two former Bharatiya Janata Party spokespersons, in his meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in the national capital on Wednesday.

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Santiago Sanchez was last heard from on Oct. 1 when he sent friends a picture of himself on the Iraq-Iran border

Asian Games: Sarabjot-Divya win silver in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Asian Games: Sarabjot-Divya win silver in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Sarabjot Singh and Divya T S settled for a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, losing in the final to China's Zhang Bowen and Jiang Ranxin.

Iran arrests popular actress Taraneh Alidoosti for supporting anti-hijab stir

Iran arrests popular actress Taraneh Alidoosti for supporting anti-hijab stir

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested as there was a "lack of evidence for her claims," CNN reported citing Fars news agency.

The World On Wednesday In Pictures

The World On Wednesday In Pictures

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi arrives to address the United Nations General Assembly.

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Iran plotted Oct 7 Hamas attacks because ...: Isaraeli Prez Herzog

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Herzog further claimed that Iran is supporting the "terror machine" by providing billions of dollars aiming to undermine the regional situation.

Iranian charged by Thai police for Bangkok triple blasts

Iranian charged by Thai police for Bangkok triple blasts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

An Iranian national was on Monday formally charged by the Thai police for his alleged role in last week's triple blasts that rocked central Bangkok in what is seen as a botched attempt to target Israeli diplomats.

PICS: Centre Court can't get enough of Federer!

PICS: Centre Court can't get enough of Federer!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Federer received a standing ovation from the 15,000 capacity crowd that lasted several minutes.

Modi cannot be intimidated or forced to act against Indian interests: Putin

Modi cannot be intimidated or forced to act against Indian interests: Putin

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Putin said the 'policy' pursued by Modi is the main 'guarantor' of relations between the two countries.

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After his visit to Brussels, McGurk will visit Israel where he is slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and senior security and intelligence officials.

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Man Jumps From Mantralaya, Saved!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A man jumps from the 6th floor of Mantralaya, the Maharashtra government's administrative headquarters in Mumbai, but lands in the safety net installed in the building.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

Scribe held after links with Iranian found: Delhi police

Scribe held after links with Iranian found: Delhi police

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

The Delhi police on Friday claimed that investigators tracked the Indian journalist arrested in the car bomb attack on an Israeli embassy vehicle after finding his links with one of the Iranians who was in touch with the head of the module which carried out the attack in Bangkok.

Sydney siege gunman identified as Iranian

Sydney siege gunman identified as Iranian

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Australian media has identified the gunman as Haron Monis, who was granted political asylum in Australia.

Clinton lauds India for reducing dependence on Iranian oil

Clinton lauds India for reducing dependence on Iranian oil

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday lauded the steps taken by India to reduce its dependence on Iranian oil saying that New Delhi has put itself on the line to get Iran back to the negotiating table.

India abstains as UN Women's Commission votes out Iran

India abstains as UN Women's Commission votes out Iran

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Iran was ousted from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women on Wednesday evening in the wake of the Mahsa Amini protest.

'Israeli strike can delay Iranian nukes by few years'

'Israeli strike can delay Iranian nukes by few years'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

An Israeli military strike can at the most delay Iranian nuclear programme by a couple of years, a top Pentagon official has said, noting that such a move would not be "prudent".

Two Iranians indicted in plot to kill Saudi envoy

Two Iranians indicted in plot to kill Saudi envoy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Two Iranian men have been indicted by a grand jury in New York on charges they plotted to hire hit men from a Mexican drug cartel to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in Washington using "weapons of mass destruction".

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp to 'kill Hamas commander'

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp to 'kill Hamas commander'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces on Tuesday claimed that it killed the commander of Hamas's Central Jabaliya Battalion, Ibrahim Biari, in a strike on the Jabalya refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, CNN reported.

US reacts to Iranian president's visit to India

US reacts to Iranian president's visit to India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

State Department's Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey made this observation on Monday when asked whether the US has any concerns about Ahmadinejad proposed visit to New Delhi and whether there had been any message sent to India about the proposed meetings. Casey said it's up to every country to determine for itself how it's going to organise its bilateral relations.

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'In Bangladesh, I have played so many dynamic characters, be it a freedom fighter, a circus trapeze artist, sex worker, and many more.'

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"This will be a fair decision that should draw the attention of the whole world to a regime that kills its best people and helps kill Ukrainians," Palkin said in a statement one day before his team plays at Celtic in the Champions League.

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'The allegations of government involvement in targeted assassinations abroad are likely to help, not hurt, the ruling party.' 'True or false, they convey a sense of muscularity and, in some quarters, are celebrated as a harbinger of 'great power' status.'

To hell and back: TN fishermen return from Iranian jail

To hell and back: TN fishermen return from Iranian jail

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

After spending 22 days in prison and working in harsh conditions in Iran, the released fishermen returned to India on Tuesday. Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar spoke to them about their extremely trying experiences

Iranian film bags top honour at IFFI

Iranian film bags top honour at IFFI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

Iranian filmmaker Samira Makhmalbaf won the Golden Peacock for her film At Five in the Afternoon.

Iranian piped gas @ $2.49/mBtu

Iranian piped gas @ $2.49/mBtu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Iranian gas, through a pipeline via Pakistan, will cost $2.40-2.49 per million British thermal unit at the Indian border, according to estimates by international consultants working on the 2775-km Iran-India pipeline project.

Celebrations, Candlelight Rally, Protests

Celebrations, Candlelight Rally, Protests

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A procession in Kolkata, here and below, commemorating the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's return from Chicago after delivering his historic speech at the World Parliament of Religions.

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The new Samvat 2080 is viewed as a year of hope for industrial and precious metals. A key reason is the expectation of US interest rates peaking, followed by a reduction in the coming months. Regarding crude oil, its trajectory depends more on how the situation unfolds in West Asia.

Security escort fans wearing pro-Iran protest shirt

Security escort fans wearing pro-Iran protest shirt

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar.

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Jawan is disproportionately extolled for making political comments, but it is a small film like Bhagwan Bharose that usually sticks its neck out, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Israeli car blast: Police quiz 2 men who helped Iranian

Israeli car blast: Police quiz 2 men who helped Iranian

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Probing the activities of Iranian national Houshand Afshar Irani charged with bombing an Israeli diplomat's car on February 13, the Delhi police have traced two people, who had allegedly helped him in procurring female escorts, and interrogated them.

Israeli car blast: Police quiz 2 men who helped Iranian

Israeli car blast: Police quiz 2 men who helped Iranian

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Probing the activities of Iranian national Houshand Afshar Irani charged with bombing an Israeli diplomat's car on February 13, the Delhi police have traced two people, who had allegedly helped him in procurring female escorts, and interrogated them.

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Al-Nassr are one of 40 clubs from 20 leagues across the confederation drawn in 10 groups to face one another from Monday, with only the winners guaranteed to advance to the knockout rounds in the quest for the top prize of US$4 million.