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Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil refineries

Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil refineries

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Ukrainian drones attacked the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's northwest, one of the country's largest, sparking a fire when debris fell from a shot-down drone, Russian officials said on Sunday, France 24 reported.

10 places you must visit in 2020

10 places you must visit in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

How many of these destinations will you add to your 2020 bucket list?

Putin gets emotional as Modi strikes a personal chord

Putin gets emotional as Modi strikes a personal chord

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Putin said India will become a full-fledged member of the SCO in a week.

Indian forces take part in Russia's Victory Day Parade

Indian forces take part in Russia's Victory Day Parade

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that he was proud that a contingent of the Indian Armed Forces was participating in the 75th Anniversary of Victory Day Parade in Moscow.

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The combined Left parties drew a blank in the polls to the assembly which they had run with an overwhelming majority for 34 long years, with their vote share dwindling to a mere 5.47 per cent in 2021.

PM to embark on 4-nation tour on Monday

PM to embark on 4-nation tour on Monday

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The tour is aimed at boosting India's economic engagement with these nations and inviting more investment.

Caste is a key factor in most Lok Sabha seats in Nitish's Bihar

Caste is a key factor in most Lok Sabha seats in Nitish's Bihar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

From the Yadav-dominated Madhepura to the Brahmin-dominated Darbhanga and Bhumihar-dominated Begusarai -- three of the seven parliamentary constituencies in Bihar -- that go to vote on April 30 are crucial for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as it will be a test of his 'development model'.