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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review: Mission Accomplished

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review: Mission Accomplished

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The Final Reckoning, with all its startling ambition and scope, puts a dazzling display of stunt-work by Tom Cruise, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Which PSU Stocks Should You Invest In?

Which PSU Stocks Should You Invest In?

Rediff.com17 May 2025

'The universe of PSU stocks is huge and diverse.' 'Investors should bet on specific sectors and stocks from the basket as most of them may continue to consolidate after years of outperformance.'

'Pakistan Can't Sustain A Long War'

'Pakistan Can't Sustain A Long War'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Pakistan is economically very weak and will not be able to sustain a war for long.'

Can Pak be trusted with nukes, Rajnath asks the world

Can Pak be trusted with nukes, Rajnath asks the world

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday questioned the safety of nuclear weapons in the hands of Pakistan, and said they should be taken under monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Ceasefire: Residents in Punjab asked to resume normal life

Ceasefire: Residents in Punjab asked to resume normal life

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Calm prevailed in Punjab, especially in the border areas of the state, on Sunday morning, following an understanding between India and Pakistan to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea.

Philippines Seeks India's Help Against China's Threat

Philippines Seeks India's Help Against China's Threat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The Squad seeks to counter China's power assertions in the South China Sea region.

Embattled CSK host erratic Punjab, eye turnaround

Embattled CSK host erratic Punjab, eye turnaround

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Struggling CSK look to turn around fortunes against PBKS

EPL: Palace hold Arsenal as Liverpool edge closer to title

EPL: Palace hold Arsenal as Liverpool edge closer to title

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

First-half goals by Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard looked like being enough for a lacklustre Arsenal against a lively Palace side who equalised with an Eberechi Eze volley.

'Pakistanis Called Americans In Panic'

'Pakistanis Called Americans In Panic'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'The Pakistanis called the US state department and said we agree with India on peace.' 'It was then that US President Donald Trump jumped in and took credit for the ceasefire.'

'People Of Poonch Are In Absolute Panic'

'People Of Poonch Are In Absolute Panic'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'Five hours of bombardment by the Pakistanis should not have happened.' 'India should have sent the air force to bomb the Pakistanis where they were raining fire on us.'

PIX: Record-breaking Kane crowned Bundesliga's top scorer

PIX: Record-breaking Kane crowned Bundesliga's top scorer

Rediff.com18 May 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action the Bundesliga, Ligue 1

How Kuldeep, Vipraj Foxed RCB Batters

How Kuldeep, Vipraj Foxed RCB Batters

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The standout performers for DC with the ball were Kuldeep Yadav (2-17 in 4 overs) and Vipraj Nigam (2-18 in 4 overs).

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Right now, we have no relationship with Pakistan. And the relationship with China is not great.'

India set for massive mock drill on Wednesday amid rising tension with Pak

India set for massive mock drill on Wednesday amid rising tension with Pak

Rediff.com7 May 2025

How to conduct the mock exercise with active public participation of people was discussed threadbare at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Top civil and police officers of the country participated in the meeting, official sources said.

'If India Thinks It Has Deterred Pakistan, It Is Very, Very Mistaken'

'If India Thinks It Has Deterred Pakistan, It Is Very, Very Mistaken'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'There's a lot of sense in what Prime Minister Modi did, but the Indian government has to be really prepared for a really sharp escalation spiral.'

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bid for a maiden home victory this IPL season will depend on their batters' ability to handle the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Glenn Maxwell when they face the Punjab Kings on Friday.

Hundreds evacuated from LoC, border in J-K

Hundreds evacuated from LoC, border in J-K

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Hundreds of residents along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir were evacuated to safer zones after Pakistani shelling following Indian airstrikes on terror targets in Pakistan. The shelling killed 12 people, including four children and two women, and injured over 50. The evacuations come amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead. The government has provided temporary shelter for those evacuated.

China's Tests 'Non-Nuclear' H-Bomb

China's Tests 'Non-Nuclear' H-Bomb

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Beijing's latest weapon, 15 times more powerful than TNT, signals a new frontier in high-impact, non-nuclear military technology.

Trump Has Become A Reset Button

Trump Has Become A Reset Button

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Trump's sweeping tariffs and penalties on China-built ships have turned global shipping into the front line of economic war, observes Shyam G Menon.

JCO killed as infiltration bid by terrorists thwarted at LoC

JCO killed as infiltration bid by terrorists thwarted at LoC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

An Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was killed in an encounter with terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The terrorists' infiltration attempt was thwarted, but the JCO succumbed to injuries sustained during the encounter. This incident comes after a recent brigade commander-level flag meeting between India and Pakistan to discuss border management, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.

Is Nehra IPL 2025's Best Coach?

Is Nehra IPL 2025's Best Coach?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

In an era dominated by analytics and rigid strategies, Ashish Nehra blends old-school instinct with modern know-how to stunning effect.
His infectious energy, keen eye for detail, and exceptional man-management have turned the Gujarat Titans into one of the IPL's most consistent and formidable teams.

East Bengal sent packing by Blasters in Super Cup shock

East Bengal sent packing by Blasters in Super Cup shock

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Kerala Blasters FC eliminated defending champions East Bengal FC from the Kalinga Super Cup with a 2-0 victory.

'If Waqf Is Transparent, No Muslim Will Be Poor'

'If Waqf Is Transparent, No Muslim Will Be Poor'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'There's no transparency in work (of the Wakf Board), in property transactions (of the Waqf).'

Titans aim to cement top spot as Royals play for pride

Titans aim to cement top spot as Royals play for pride

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Gujarat Titans will aim to tighten their grip on the top spot and move closer to securing a play-off berth when they take on a faltering Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match in Jaipur on Monday.

Irani Cup: Mumbai in control despite Easwaran's 191

Irani Cup: Mumbai in control despite Easwaran's 191

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian together claimed six wickets for only 23 runs to put Mumbai within sniffing distance of the Irani Cup triumph despite Abhimanyu Easwaran's heroic 191.

Catch of the IPL? Flying Mendis Steals the Show from Dhoni

Catch of the IPL? Flying Mendis Steals the Show from Dhoni

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Kamindu Mendis soared - quite literally - to deliver a moment that could well define Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL 2025 campaign.

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Pakistan's only concern has been while they were on the FATF watch list was to distance their State institutions and organs from any direct connection with the actual execution of militancy inside Kashmir.'

Mood on the ground in Kashmir is against perpetrators

Mood on the ground in Kashmir is against perpetrators

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

The dastardly dimensions of the attack are gradually sinking in even as the Government of India announced its immediate diplomatic and other retaliatory measures. It is generally expected to be followed up with punitive military action across the LoC, sooner than later, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

India Should Tread Warily On Battlefield

India Should Tread Warily On Battlefield

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Pakistan has warned the international community that any military moves by India shall be 'responded to assuredly and decisively... onus of any escalatory spiral and its consequences shall squarely lie with India.' Implicit in the statement is a veiled threat that even a nuclear threshold may be reached if push comes to shove, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

World leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and US President Donald Trump, have urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and seek peaceful solutions to the ongoing tensions. The calls for calm come after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to a recent terrorist attack. Leaders from the US, Russia, UK, China, UAE, Qatar, and Japan have expressed concern over the escalating situation and emphasized the need for dialogue and de-escalation.

Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan Very Much Expected This'

Operation Sindoor: 'Pakistan Very Much Expected This'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'India has been preparing for the last 15 days... it won't be easy for Pakistan if it tries to dominate escalation.'

Army vehicle attacked in J-K's Rajouri, search op on

Army vehicle attacked in J-K's Rajouri, search op on

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The troops returned fire and reinforcements were rushed to neutralise the terrorists, the officials said, adding that a search operation is underway in the area.

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Americas GP sprint, stays undefeated

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Americas GP sprint, stays undefeated

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez maintained his perfect start to the 2025 MotoGP season when the polesitter won the Americas Grand Prix sprint on Saturday to remain undefeated and extend his lead in the championship.

Blackout back in many Punjab districts after Pak breaches truce

Blackout back in many Punjab districts after Pak breaches truce

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Blackout measures have been imposed in many districts including Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga, Kapurthala, and Muktsar districts.

Sensational Siraj Rocks Hyderabad!

Sensational Siraj Rocks Hyderabad!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Mohammed Siraj lit up the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium, his domestic home ground, with a sensational spell of 4/17.

Oppn questions 'US-brokered' ceasefire; BJP hails Modi

Oppn questions 'US-brokered' ceasefire; BJP hails Modi

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Hours after, however, firing from the Pakistani side was reported in Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Drones were also seen in the Pir Panjal area.

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Has US Averted India-Pakistan War?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The 'mediation' by the United States from behind the scene on the diplomatic track appears to be once again working, which calls on both Delhi and Islamabad to show restraint and pull back from a military confrontation, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Government Can't Use Me As A Football'

'Government Can't Use Me As A Football'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'...by saying since you have come say everything against your party.'

PIX: Villarreal shock Barcelona; Napoli, Inter held

PIX: Villarreal shock Barcelona; Napoli, Inter held

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Villarreal fought back to shock Barcelona 3-2 on Sunday, handing the LaLiga champions their first league defeat since late December.

I do not belong to Pak: JK cop after HC stays deportation

I do not belong to Pak: JK cop after HC stays deportation

Rediff.com3 May 2025

For Ali, who hails from Mendhar sub-division near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, the uniform is more than a job -- it's a calling. He has dedicated nearly half his life in the police force, serving its various wings with distinction and earning multiple commendations for his courage and unwavering commitment to duty.