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US experts suspect ISI role in Pulwama terrorist attack

US experts suspect ISI role in Pulwama terrorist attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The experts said the terror strike shows the United States has failed to persuade Pakistan to act against Jaish-e-Mohammad and other terrorist groups.

Not surprised by Khan de-linking Pak from Pulwama attack: MEA

Not surprised by Khan de-linking Pak from Pulwama attack: MEA

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

It said the prime minister of Pakistan has neither chosen to condemn the heinous act nor condoled with the bereaved families.

No reason to distrust Pakistan: Rajnath on Pathankot attack

No reason to distrust Pakistan: Rajnath on Pathankot attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Singh said since Pakistan has given the assurance to the Indian government, there should be no reason to disbelieve them so early.

Terror in UK: From '05 tube attack to now

Terror in UK: From '05 tube attack to now

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Friday's explosion on the London tube is the latest in a string of terror attacks in the United Kingdom in recent years. Here is a timeline of the terror that has unfolded in the UK.

Pathankot attack: NIA court issues proclamation orders against Azhar

Pathankot attack: NIA court issues proclamation orders against Azhar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

An National Investigation Agency court in Punjab on Tuesday issued proclamation notice against Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Maulana Masood Azhar and three others, asking them to appear before it on March nine in connection with last year's brazen attack on Pathankot IAF base.

Rahul's attack virtually seals fate of Ordinance

Rahul's attack virtually seals fate of Ordinance

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The fate of the controversial ordinance against disqualification of convicted lawmakers appears sealed with Rahul Gandhi today slamming it as "complete nonsense" and which should be "torn up and thrown away".

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pakistan failed to fulfil six of the 27 mandates so far as a result of which the country continues to be in the grey list of the FATF.

Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Traders are 'chowkidar' (watchman) of Indian economy, CAIT secretary general said.

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

India disappointed over hold on Azhar's designation in UN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

India on Friday said that it is disappointed that a technical hold has been put on its application to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, the mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack, in the United Nations Committee.

No Country for Young Working Women

No Country for Young Working Women

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'By November 2020, men recovered most of their lost jobs, but women were less fortunate: 49 per cent of the job losses by November were of women.' 'The recovery has benefited all, but it benefited women less than it did men,' notes Mahesh Vyas.

Azam's ton in vain; Aus beat Pak by innings

Azam's ton in vain; Aus beat Pak by innings

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Babar Azam (104) hit his second Test century and Mohammad Rizwan 95 to stall Australia's march to victory and once they had departed, Pakistan were soon all out for 335.

Labuschagne sparkles as Australia dominate Pakistan

Labuschagne sparkles as Australia dominate Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Marnus Labuschagne scored a sparkling 185 to help Australia to a commanding lead before the home pace attack struck to leave Pakistan facing a heavy defeat on the third day of the first Test in Brisbane on Saturday.

Scribe was going to Hathras to create caste divide: UP govt to SC

Scribe was going to Hathras to create caste divide: UP govt to SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

In an affidavit filed in the apex court, the state government has alleged that Kappan is the office secretary of Popular Front of India and was using a 'journalist cover' by showing identity card of a Kerela-based newspaper which was closed in 2018.

Musharraf admits Jaish carried out attacks in India during his tenure

Musharraf admits Jaish carried out attacks in India during his tenure

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

When asked why he himself had not taken any action against the Jaish leadership and the organisation when he was in power, the former military ruler said, "Those were different times. Our intelligence men were involved in a tit-for-tat between India and Pakistan... This was continuing at that time and amid all of this, no major action was taken against the Jaish. And I also did not insist."

Pakistan won't be pushovers: Ponting warns Australia

Pakistan won't be pushovers: Ponting warns Australia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'They have got so much talent. And in the last 10 years when they have not been playing home Test matches (for security reasons), they have done a remarkable job to be as competitive as they have and continue to bring on the level of talented players they have.'

Pak remains in FATF 'grey list' for failure to check terror funding

Pak remains in FATF 'grey list' for failure to check terror funding

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

India has been maintaining that Pakistan extends regular support to terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Hizbul Mujahideen, whose prime target is India, and has urged FATF to take action against Islamabad.

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Sale of India's specialty tea varieties from exclusive estates in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are on the rise in the domestic market, and sought after in overseas markets too.

Can entire nation be blamed for handful of people: Sidhu

Can entire nation be blamed for handful of people: Sidhu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"For me, violence is always condemnable. I believe in non-violence throughout. Violence is no solution for anything."

Terrorism Pak's 'only crowning glory' for 70 yrs: India at UN

Terrorism Pak's 'only crowning glory' for 70 yrs: India at UN

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

"This august forum witnessed a new low on its 75th anniversary. The leader of Pakistan today called for those who incite hate and violence to be outlawed. But as he went on, we were left wondering, was he referring to himself?" First Secretary in the Permanent Mission of India to the UN Mijito Vinito said, making India's Right of Reply.

Pak troops to receive training at Russian military institutes

Pak troops to receive training at Russian military institutes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Russia has over the past three years provided four Mi-35M combat and cargo helicopters to Pakistan and the militaries of the two countries also held joint drills codenamed 'Friendship'.

Fodder scam convict Lalu disqualified from Lok Sabha

Fodder scam convict Lalu disqualified from Lok Sabha

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Jailed Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad and Janata Dal-United leader Jagdish Sharma have been disqualified as Lok Sabha members following their conviction in the fodder scam.

President will raise Azhar, NSG issues with China

President will raise Azhar, NSG issues with China

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The lingering boundary issue will also feature in his talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other leaders, says R Rajagopalan, who will travel to Beijing with the President.

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Daniel Pearl murder: Qaeda leader's death commuted, 3 others set free

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Pearl, the 38-year-old South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, was abducted and beheaded while he was in Pakistan investigating a story on the alleged links between the country's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Al Qaeda.

Younis stars as Pakistan chase down 377 to win Sri Lanka series

Younis stars as Pakistan chase down 377 to win Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Younis Khan scored an epic unbeaten 171 to guide Pakistan to their highest successful run chase and a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third Test in Pallekele on Tuesday. It enabled the tourists clinch the three-match series by a 2-1 margin.

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The security agencies in Pakistan are clueless about the whereabouts of these 19 most wanted terrorists. Some of them have been hiding in Pakistan and others are believed to have fled the country.

Modi's 5 foreign policy mistakes

Modi's 5 foreign policy mistakes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

India looks less equal to China than 5 years ago, the strategic alliance with the US is hobbled by trade, and Pakistan is looking anything but chastened by Balakot. What has gone wrong? asks Shekhar Gupta.

VP poll: UNPA candidate files nomination

VP poll: UNPA candidate files nomination

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

After filing the nomination paper, the leaders posed for photographs seeking to put up a united face, a day after MPs from AIADMK, MDMK and SP participated in the voting for electing the successor to A P J Abdul Kalam.

Why Ajit Seth got another extension as cabinet secretary

Why Ajit Seth got another extension as cabinet secretary

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving yet another six-month extension to Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth has created ripples in the corridors of power since the latter was a United Progressive Alliance appointee and was seen as the main reason behind the non-performing image of the UPA government at the fag-end of their tenure.

India strikes back with Uighur card. What will China do next?

India strikes back with Uighur card. What will China do next?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

No Indian government has taken on China like this ever before and shows that the three top Indian officials -- Sushma Swaraj, Manohar Parrikar and Ajit Doval - ran into China's Great Wall on the twin questions of Pakistan and terror when they interacted with their Chinese interlocutors In past few days, says Rajeev Sharma.

Azhar issue will be resolved diplomatically, says Chinese envoy

Azhar issue will be resolved diplomatically, says Chinese envoy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

He said China understands India's concerns over the issue.

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Yet another surgical strike? India's Osama bin Laden moment? A fresh demonetisation exercise? What could it possibly be?

'China's blocking of terror tag for Azhar won't affect resolve to fight terror'

'China's blocking of terror tag for Azhar won't affect resolve to fight terror'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

India will continue to work with like-minded countries to fight terrorism, the MEA spokesperson said.

After almost 16 yrs, 2002 Gulberg Society massacre accused arrested

After almost 16 yrs, 2002 Gulberg Society massacre accused arrested

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Ashish Pandey was arrested from Aslali locality by Crime Branch sleuths.

Pak-origin man responsible for London terror attack?

Pak-origin man responsible for London terror attack?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The man, identified as 'Abz' is believed to have been the ringleader of the trio that carried out the horror attack

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The two "terrorist incidents" at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night are among several attacks that have taken place in the United Kingdom in recent years.

Recognise India's legitimacy to ensure security against terror: France

Recognise India's legitimacy to ensure security against terror: France

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

France, which stands by India in the fight against terrorism in all its forms, is fully engaged in mobilising the international community to sanction the terrorists responsible for this attack and freezing their financing networks.

China calls for 'restraint' after India's airstrikes on terror targets in Pak

China calls for 'restraint' after India's airstrikes on terror targets in Pak

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'We hope that both India and Pakistan can exercise restraint and do more to improve their bilateral relations'

Let there be light: Vrindavan widows celebrate Diwali

Let there be light: Vrindavan widows celebrate Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In an attempt to lift their spirits, the widows of Vrindavan began their Diwali celebrations on Wednesday at the banks of Yamuna.

Core sector growth falls to 0.4% in June

Core sector growth falls to 0.4% in June

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Natural gas output rose by 6.4 per cent in June.

Trump's visit: What the Congress wants to know

Trump's visit: What the Congress wants to know

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala wondered why Prime Minister Modi was 'silent' on his 'India First' policy as President Trump talked of 'America First'.