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SC declines to refer mosque integral to Islam issue to 5-judge bench

SC declines to refer mosque integral to Islam issue to 5-judge bench

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The issue had cropped up when a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra was hearing the batch of appeals filed against the Allahabad high court's 2010 verdict by which the disputed land on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid area was divided in three parts.

'Taliban won't pursue the Kashmir cause'

'Taliban won't pursue the Kashmir cause'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'But an overthrow of the Afghan government would really embolden regional militant groups in a big way.' 'LeT and JeM could be emboldened, and prompted to replicate in Kashmir what the Taliban did in Afghanistan.'

Why Nokia is losing the smartphone game

Why Nokia is losing the smartphone game

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Get Ahead reader Ismail A Muhsin analyses why Nokia is losing out to other rivals in the smartphone market. However, he believes that the Finnish giant has the potential to outsmart competition.

PHOTOS: Women paragliders soar through Kabul's skies

PHOTOS: Women paragliders soar through Kabul's skies

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Group of young Afghans take to the skies of a capital where military helicopters and surveillance balloons are a far more familiar sight.

Day after ceasefire ends, 2 terrorists killed in J-K

Day after ceasefire ends, 2 terrorists killed in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

An army official said that security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Bandipora district on Monday morning following information about presence of terrorists in the area.

20 soldiers, 12 terrorists killed in Taliban attack on Afghan army base

20 soldiers, 12 terrorists killed in Taliban attack on Afghan army base

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The Taliban stole a large amount of weapons as well.

Twin Taliban suicide blasts strike Kabul; 24 killed, 91 injured

Twin Taliban suicide blasts strike Kabul; 24 killed, 91 injured

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The latest militant assault on the Afghan capital comes as the Taliban intensify their nationwide offensive against the US-backed government in Kabul.

Most awaited gadgets in 2011

Most awaited gadgets in 2011

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Get Ahead reader Ismail A Muhsin crystal gazes and comes out with his list of the most awaited gadgets in 2011.

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The quantum of sentence for the convicted Indian Mujahideen operatives, Aneeq Shafique Sayeed and Mohammed Akbar Ismail, will be announced next Monday.

This trio is truly one of a kind

This trio is truly one of a kind

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Vijaya Mulay recalls her encounters with the amazing trio: Ismail Merchant, James Ivory and Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.

1st ODI: Indian women thrash hapless South Africa

1st ODI: Indian women thrash hapless South Africa

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

India produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash hosts South Africa by 88 runs in the first one-dayer of the ICC Women's Championship at Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Monday.

Cop killed in blast targeting anti-polio team in Pak

Cop killed in blast targeting anti-polio team in Pak

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The incident took place in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan city in the province where the van was deployed for the security of the polio workers canvasing the area, District Police Officer Wahid Mahmood was quoted as saying by the Dawn News.

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Soccer: Lewandowski rescues Bayern in draw at Gladbach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Moffi penalty gives Lorient 1-0 win over Monaco.

Best images from the week gone by!

Best images from the week gone by!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here are the top 10 images from the big news that shook the world in the previous week.

Srinagar experiences coldest Dec night in 3 decades

Srinagar experiences coldest Dec night in 3 decades

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

On December 7, 1990, Srinagar had recorded a low of minus 8.8 degrees Celsius.

Welcome hug for Ajit Pawar as Maha MLAs take oath

Welcome hug for Ajit Pawar as Maha MLAs take oath

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

NCP leaders Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal, Congress leaders and former chief ministers Ashok Chavan, Prithviraj and former speakers Dilip Walse Patil (NCP) and Haribhau Bagade of the Bharatiya Janata Party were among the members to take oath early.

'ISI has planned it from the start'

'ISI has planned it from the start'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

'The ISI wanted to create internal disruption in the Valley by the killing of the security forces.'

China delaying withdrawal, India to decide on the way forward

China delaying withdrawal, India to decide on the way forward

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Chinese troops have been camping in the Finger area for over three months now and have even started fortifying their bases there with construction of bunkers and sangars.

A 'barat' of 100 Taliban behind mass jailbreak in Pakistan

A 'barat' of 100 Taliban behind mass jailbreak in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

A 'barat' of over 100 Taliban militants, using decorated vehicles, carried out the surprise assault on sleepy guards at Pakistan's third largest jail in the restive northwest region to walk away with 250 prisoners, including top commanders of the outlawed outfit.

7 die while cleaning hotel sewer in Gujarat's Vadodara

7 die while cleaning hotel sewer in Gujarat's Vadodara

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The Gujarat government announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.

28 killed as blast hits Shia mosque in Kabul

28 killed as blast hits Shia mosque in Kabul

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

It is not yet clear who was behind the blast but Afghanistan's Shia have faced a series of sectarian attacks in recent months claimed by the Islamic State Sunni Muslim militant group.

2 Years On: Uncertainty Over the Valley

2 Years On: Uncertainty Over the Valley

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The political script for pre-2019 politics has gone with the wind and the writers of the new script seem in no great hurry to oblige the tormented, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The court said that King Ashoka had given several messages to the world which are engraved in rock edicts which shows reverence towards faith of others.

Amarnath attack: Massive hunt on for mastermind LeT terrorist

Amarnath attack: Massive hunt on for mastermind LeT terrorist

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

An official said the attack appears to be a reprisal for killing of several Lashkar terrorists.

LeT terrorists involved in Amarnath Yatra attack killed in Kashmir

LeT terrorists involved in Amarnath Yatra attack killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The encounter broke on Monday when the terrorists opened fire on an army convoy, on its way to Srinagar, at Qazigund on Jammu-Srinagar national highway. One soldier was killed in the attack while another sustained injuries.

2 men forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Aurangabad

2 men forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Aurangabad

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

This is the second such incident in the city in last few days.

Share your cute, funny summer pix and stories

Share your cute, funny summer pix and stories

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Tell us how you're celebrating summer.

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'How Xi Jinping will withdraw the aggression and justify it to his Communist party in case of a negotiated settlement might be his biggest headache.' 'Unless he is ready to gamble on an armed conflict, whose outcome given India's battle-readiness and determination is always uncertain,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Indian women miss out but SA announce 24-member squad for England tour

Indian women miss out but SA announce 24-member squad for England tour

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Indian women's team was also scheduled to tour England for the tri-series (also involving SA) but it had pulled out due to the health crisis in their own country.

'You don't know who is carrying a gun'

'You don't know who is carrying a gun'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'The larger narrative doing the rounds was anti-Hindu, anti-India.' 'Despite the affinity, one could feel the lurking hostility.'

'I had faith in our judicial system'

'I had faith in our judicial system'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

ICC T20 Rankings: Shafali loses top spot, slips to third

ICC T20 Rankings: Shafali loses top spot, slips to third

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Shafali Verma (744 points) had grabbed the top spot at the end of the league stage of the just-concluded women's T20 World Cup in Australia which the hosts won for an unprecedented fifth time.

Why Terrorism Has Revived In Kashmir

Why Terrorism Has Revived In Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The sectarian killings by hit-and-run groups have revived and sharpened communal fears among the victims while the Poonch encounter reveals how deep the terrorists have dug in without getting noticed in the porous border area, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Mammooty questioned over Muslim name at NY airport

Mammooty questioned over Muslim name at NY airport

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Malayalam superstar Mammooty had a harrowing experience when he was questioned by officials at the John F Kennedy International Airport on his arrival in New York, over his Muslim name in his passport. Mammooty, 56, was 'separated for questioning' for two hours by security officials after part of his official name, Muhammadkutty Ismail, popped up on the computer screen at the immigration counter while his travel documents were being screened.

Drool! A Ramzan food trail you can't miss

Drool! A Ramzan food trail you can't miss

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Hitesh Harisinghani hits the the lanes of Mumbai's Mohammad Ali Road and Bohri Mohalla to soak in the Ramzan festivities.

Govt to expedite 32 road projects along China border

Govt to expedite 32 road projects along China border

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), and attended by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) among others.

Pak Taliban chief Mehsud's rival eliminated

Pak Taliban chief Mehsud's rival eliminated

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

No one claimed responsibility for the killing of Zainuddin, who had expressed his opposition to Baitullah Mehsud in recent media interviews. Zainuddin had also declared war against the Pakistani Taliban chief and his followers.

4 attackers killed as Taliban targets Kabul guesthouse again

4 attackers killed as Taliban targets Kabul guesthouse again

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Four gunmen trying to storm a guesthouse in the diplomatic area of Afghanistan's Kabul have been killed, say the police.

Slumdog star moves into new home

Slumdog star moves into new home

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Azharuddin Ismail has finally moved into his new home.

India's big edge over China: 35,000 troops battle ready in Ladakh

India's big edge over China: 35,000 troops battle ready in Ladakh

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The Indian troops deployed there are mentally prepared for tackling the weather and terrain. In contrast, the Chinese troops deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are not used to these conditions as they have been brought from mainland China and are not accustomed to high altitude extreme cold weather conditions.