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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.

Afzal case: Protests continue in Valley

Afzal case: Protests continue in Valley

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

the breakaway HC has given a general strike call on Friday in protest against the court's order.

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'

ULFA leader Anup Chetia to give up armed ways

ULFA leader Anup Chetia to give up armed ways

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Anup Chetia, who is now lodged at the Guwahati Central Jail, said that he wanted to join the pro-talks faction of the ULFA.

COVID/USA: 'We haven't seen the worst yet'

COVID/USA: 'We haven't seen the worst yet'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'The question is really can we prevent half a million deaths.' 'We are fast approaching that number.'

Israel polls: Netanyahu trails as 90% votes counted

Israel polls: Netanyahu trails as 90% votes counted

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Central Election Committee (CEC) said that Blue and White party seemed to be taking a lead over Likud after 91 per cent votes were counted.

SC slams govt's vaccination policy as 'prima facie arbitrary'

SC slams govt's vaccination policy as 'prima facie arbitrary'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to place on record all relevant documents and file notings reflecting its thinking culminating in the COVID-19 vaccination policy, and the purchase history till date of all jabs including Covaxin, Covishield and Sputnik V.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Rahul Gandhi is no different from Smriti Irani

Rahul Gandhi is no different from Smriti Irani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'We needed Smriti Irani to champion democratic values, but she's chosen to be a coward.' 'In fact, she has shrunk India's democracy.' 'Why blame her or the BJP? I can't hear the voices of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.' 'They lack the guts to stand up in support of Padmavati, Sexy Durga and Nude.' 'When it comes to defending freedom they are no different,' says Karan Thapar.

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Galwan has turned everything.' 'The casualties on both sides alerted the Chinese to the fact that Indians are not going to take it lying down.'

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While Himanta Biswa Sarma scotched rumours that he would be the king this time, political sources in Guwahati maintained that he, and not Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bigger say in choosing candidates, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Lanka presidential election set for January 8 next year

Lanka presidential election set for January 8 next year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

On a day of high political drama when the ruling coalition of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa suffered serious defections, the election commission on Friday set January 8, 2015 as the date for a snap presidential election.

'We are with every initiative that raises awareness about caste violence'

'We are with every initiative that raises awareness about caste violence'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

This is the text of the statement put out by the People's Media Advocacy and Resource Centre on IIT Madras's derecognition of the Ambedkar-Periyar Study Circle.

Bush slams Kerry's economic plans

Bush slams Kerry's economic plans

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

US President George W Bush has sharpened his attack on Democratic opponent Senator John F Kerry on economic and welfare issues, calling him a "tax and spend liberal", while describing himself as a "compassionate conservative."

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

China's 'gross aggression' against neighbours a matter of concern: US

China's 'gross aggression' against neighbours a matter of concern: US

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'They talk about their 2021 centenary goal, their 2035 goal, and their 2049 goal. They're accelerating. There's also been this unfortunately bashing of nationalism inside the People's Republic of China by the government'

The man who will defend Saddam

The man who will defend Saddam

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

P V Bakthavatchalam will be part of the international panel of lawyers being constituted to defend Saddam Hussein.

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The CJI, who hails from Assam, said that NRC is neither a 'new or a novel idea' as it found expression as early as in 1951 and the current exercise is an attempt to update the 1951 NRC.

Church, Left come closer in Kerala

Church, Left come closer in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Can a citizen's petition under Article 32 be discouraged?

Can a citizen's petition under Article 32 be discouraged?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The right conferred by Article 32 has been considered as a part of the 'basic structure of the Constitution', and thus cannot be taken away by anybody, not even by amending the Constitution.'

'Tarun Gogoi played the role of healer in Assam society'

'Tarun Gogoi played the role of healer in Assam society'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'Gogoi will be remembered as someone who recovered Assam as a state, as a people and society from the fear of insurgency that had struck the state from the 1980s till 2000.'

No leadership crisis in Congress: Khurshid

No leadership crisis in Congress: Khurshid

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

The senior leader said there an all-round support for Sonia and Rahul Gandhi is "apparent to anyone who is not blind".

Ally trouble for BJP? SAD skips NDA meet over RSS interference

Ally trouble for BJP? SAD skips NDA meet over RSS interference

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The BJP said that the SAD had informed in advance that it will not attend the meeting.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Snooping is one of the oldest peccadilloes of man, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Assamese women want citizenship act to be revoked

Assamese women want citizenship act to be revoked

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Yemen is ranked the worst (153rd), while Iraq is 152nd and Pakistan 151st.

Sonia attacks RSS, says some opposed Quit India movement

Sonia attacks RSS, says some opposed Quit India movement

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

She used her speech in the Lok Sabha during a special discussion on the Quit India movement to underline the contributions of the Congress and Jawaharlal Nehru to the landmark episode in India's struggle for independence.

Is Court the most sophisticated Indian film ever?

Is Court the most sophisticated Indian film ever?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Chaitanya Tamhane's National Award-winning film seems more relevant today than when it released, says Sreehari Nair.

US plans for post-war Iraq

US plans for post-war Iraq

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

12 injured in grenade blast outside mall in Guwahati

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Two men came on a motorcycle and threw a grenade in front of the shopping mall at arterial R G Baruah Road just opposite the zoo around 8 pm.

China has not 'CAPTURED' any Indian territory!

China has not 'CAPTURED' any Indian territory!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The Chinese have only created limited defences for protection of their posts which are located well in depth and much away from the Line of Actual Control, notes Colonel S Dinny (retd).

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Siachen braveheart Lance Naik Hanamanthappa awarded Sena Medal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

A resident of village Betadur in Dharwad district of Karnataka, the Madras regiment soldier was pulled out alive from under 30 ft of ice-and-snow debris where he lay buried for six days on the unforgiving Siachen glacier.

Assam: 3 tribal militants killed in encounter in hills

Assam: 3 tribal militants killed in encounter in hills

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Three militants belonging to the Dimasa tribe militant group, United People's Liberation Front were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Assam Police and Assam Rifles at a forest area between Hatikhali and Manderdisha under Langting police station in Dima Hasao hill district of Assam early Thursday morning, police informed.

City of Dreams 2 review

City of Dreams 2 review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.