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Palestine: Hamas government resigns

Palestine: Hamas government resigns

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Prime Minister Ismail Haniya's Hamas-led government stepped down to start the constitutional process of forming a 'national union' with rival Fatah movement and President Mahmud Abbas charged him with forming the new cabinet.

500 arrested as police seeks to end protests in Valley

500 arrested as police seeks to end protests in Valley

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

More than 50 persons have been killed, including two policemen, and nearly 6,000 others injured in the ongoing street protests in Kashmir.

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.

'Frequent flyer' PM slashes foreign visits by babus to 4 a year

'Frequent flyer' PM slashes foreign visits by babus to 4 a year

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Travelling abroad will be tougher for civil servants, with the Narendra Modi government further tightening the rules for foreign travel.

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

Malegaon: Locals gherao Maulana for Cong alliance

Malegaon: Locals gherao Maulana for Cong alliance

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The crowd gathered in front of Apsara hotel on Tuesday night, where the Maulana was discussing the matter with his corporators.

I've severed ties with Dawood: Haseena

I've severed ties with Dawood: Haseena

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The officer said Haseena has accepted to have been in contact over phone with only two of the Kaskar siblings -- Mushtaqim and Humayun -- the only ones not wanted by the Mumbai police.

Israeli onslaught kills 23 in Gaza

Israeli onslaught kills 23 in Gaza

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Amid escalating violence, at least 22 Palestinians and an Israeli soldier have been killed as Israel intensified military operations in the Gaza Strip.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

A recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Constrained by war, Syrian athletes dream of Olympic glory

Constrained by war, Syrian athletes dream of Olympic glory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Syria's Olympic Committee is sending seven athletes to compete in Rio this month, in athletics, swimming, judo, table tennis and weightlifting.

Bruce Lee is alive, and he lives in Afghanistan!

Bruce Lee is alive, and he lives in Afghanistan!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Abbas Alizada not only looks like kung Fu legend Bruce Lee, but has the skills to prove it too. And he has become an instant internet sensation.

9.0-quake is waiting to happen in Kashmir: Expert

9.0-quake is waiting to happen in Kashmir: Expert

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Professor Mohammad Ismail Bhat warns of a strong quake waiting to happen in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Kashmir parties resolve to fight for restoration of special status

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The parties reiterated that they are bound, wholly, by the contents of the 'Gupkar Declaration', a resolution issued after an all-party meeting on August 4, 2019 at the Gupkar residence of NC president Farooq Abdullah.

'Ladakh crisis could tempt Pakistan to take advantage'

'Ladakh crisis could tempt Pakistan to take advantage'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'Pakistan has robust incentive to turn heat on LoC.'

A long walk for normalcy in Kashmir

A long walk for normalcy in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

It will require a political and tactical genius to, first, assuage the hurt feelings of the locals over the denial of their state's privileged status, and then to accommodate the national objectives of integration and development as spelt out by New Delhi, points out Amulya Ganguli.

Indian-origin lawyer apologises to Mandela

Indian-origin lawyer apologises to Mandela

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Ayob had claimed in his affidavit that Mandela refused to pay taxes and that he approved several dodgy payments made by the Trust.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

A look at the top movies stories this week.

Mumbai: Man held for 'helping' LTTE

Mumbai: Man held for 'helping' LTTE

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The 42-year-old is suspected to have facilitated members of LTTE in procuring at least six tonnes of ball bearings from Null Bazaar in South Central Mumbai.

Two more arrested in 13/7 Mumbai serial blast case

Two more arrested in 13/7 Mumbai serial blast case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The Maharashtra ATS on Monday arrested two alleged associates of top IM operative Yasin Bhatkal in connection with the 2011 serial blasts in the metropolis.

Tipu was 'Aurangzeb' of South, says 'Panchjanya'

Tipu was 'Aurangzeb' of South, says 'Panchjanya'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Highly critical of Karnataka government's decision to celebrate Tipu Jayanti to "appease" minorities, an article in 'Panchjanya' described him as 'Aurangzeb' of South who "forcibly" converted lakhs of people.

Pak fires on forward areas along LoC, Indian troops retaliate

Pak fires on forward areas along LoC, Indian troops retaliate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Pakistani army again violated the ceasefire on Tuesday by firing on forward areas along the Line of Control in Poonch district, prompting Indian troops to retaliate.

929,000 people didn't respond to I-T queries, action will be taken: Jaitley

929,000 people didn't respond to I-T queries, action will be taken: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The authorities had sought explanation from these 18 lakh entities through SMS and emails

'If Mother was alive Sunday mass would be for Mohan Bhagwat'

'If Mother was alive Sunday mass would be for Mohan Bhagwat'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The Missionaries of Charity are unaffected by the recent comments of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat questioning Mother Teresa's motives

7.5 Hindu Kush quake jolts North India; 2 armymen injured in J&K

7.5 Hindu Kush quake jolts North India; 2 armymen injured in J&K

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The earthquake epicentred in the Hindukush mountain range in Afghanistan struck at around 2.40 pm, sending ripples across several states like Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi- National Capital Region, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.

England reach Women's World Cup final after thrilling win vs SA

England reach Women's World Cup final after thrilling win vs SA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

England has won both of the Women's World Cups held on home soil and will have the chance to make it a hat-trick on Sunday at Lord's after claiming a dramatic two-wicket win over South Africa in the final over of the semi-final in Bristol, on Tuesday.

Death toll of Indians in Hajj stampede rises to 35

Death toll of Indians in Hajj stampede rises to 35

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

"Unfortunately, there are six more Indians taking the toll to 35," External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted.

Centre opposes triple talaq, polygamy among Muslims in SC

Centre opposes triple talaq, polygamy among Muslims in SC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The Ministry of Law and Justice, in its affidavit, referred to constitutional principles like gender equality, secularism, international covenants, religious practices and marital law prevalent in various Islamic countries to drive home the point that the practice of triple talaq and polygamy needed to be adjudicated upon afresh by the apex court.

Army kills Pak intruder, foils plan to disrupt J&K panchayat poll

Army kills Pak intruder, foils plan to disrupt J&K panchayat poll

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The recoveries made from the gunned-down terrorist included two assault rifles along with two magazines and 234 rounds of bullets, five pistols with 10 magazines and 60 rounds, 15 hand grenades and 12 fuses for IEDs.

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing the Muslim parties in the case, tore up a pictorial map.

Kerala MP P C Thomas disqualified

Kerala MP P C Thomas disqualified

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

The court granted a one-month stay on the operation of the judgment to enable Thomas to file an appeal.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Modi's 2017 travel bill: Rs 765 million

Modi's 2017 travel bill: Rs 765 million

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Modi spent 32 days out of the country in 2017.

Pak terror may scuttle US need for India deal on Kabul

Pak terror may scuttle US need for India deal on Kabul

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'The Delhi-Washington stalemate can end only if India's concern over trans-border terrorism is addressed.' 'The Indian security establishment expects a spike in terrorist attacks in the months ahead.' 'And there is every likelihood that India may retaliate against Pakistan at some point,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Uma gets 14 days' judicial custody

Uma gets 14 days' judicial custody

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

'I accept court verdict with pleasure and honour,' she said.

'This anger is now too far gone to be easily reversed'

'This anger is now too far gone to be easily reversed'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'The new generation of teenagers which has taken the forefront is largely an amorphous, leaderless mass.' 'It is extremely difficult to find a representative with whom to negotiate now, unless one turns to a militant leader.'

Am I a star, asks Debojit

Am I a star, asks Debojit

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

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.