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The Indian contesting Thai elections!

The Indian contesting Thai elections!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'It's a dream, but will I give it up? No bloody way,' Umesh Pandey, the former Bangkok Post editor turned Opposition candidate, tells Rahul Jacob.

'I will rip apart those terrorists'

'I will rip apart those terrorists'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'If you have the guts, come out in the open and fire.' 'Why take advantage of darkness and attack?' 'Fight openly if you have to!' 'Why are you killing old people?'

Karnan review

Karnan review

Rediff.com19 May 2021

After Aadukalam and Asuran, this is another film Dhanush is going to be proud of, says Divya Nair.

Trump steps up to fight COVID-19; cases cross 1,00,000

Trump steps up to fight COVID-19; cases cross 1,00,000

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Trump has roped in Army Corps of Engineers to build hospitals all over the country, activated the ready reserve components of the Armed Forces and invoked the Defense Production Act to compel General Motors to accept, perform and prioritise federal contracts for ventilators.

'The enemy started firing at us'

'The enemy started firing at us'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Twenty one years ago, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force fought a bloody and bitter war to evict Pakistani intruders from the icy heights in Kargil. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes the lesser known heroes of the Kargil War.

US hits Russia with sanctions for 2016 election meddling, hackings

US hits Russia with sanctions for 2016 election meddling, hackings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Trump administration is confronting and countering malign Russian cyber activity, including their attempted interference in the US election, destructive cyber-attacks, and intrusions targeting critical infrastructure, said Treasury Secretary Steven T Mnuchin.

Kunduz airstrike 'caused primarily by human error': US

Kunduz airstrike 'caused primarily by human error': US

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The deadly American air strike on a hospital in northern Afghan city of Kunduz that killed 22 people was caused primarily by "human error" and officers closely associated with the incident have been suspended, a top US general based in Afghanistan said on Wednesday.

Renowned Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir no more

Renowned Pakistani activist Asma Jahangir no more

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Known for her outspoken nature and unrelenting pursuit for human rights, Asma, 66, was the first woman to serve as the President of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan.

Tried back channel for Kulbhushan Jadhav's release: Salve

Tried back channel for Kulbhushan Jadhav's release: Salve

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Salve was the lead counsel for India in the Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice which had last year ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence awarded to the retired naval officer after a closed trial.

We support 'self-determination' in Kashmir: Pak Army chief

We support 'self-determination' in Kashmir: Pak Army chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Prime Minister Khan, in his address, said Pakistan will never fight any other country's war in future and his government's foreign policy will be in the best interest of the nation.

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Is Zomato's Deepinder Goyal up for a challenge?

Rediff.com12 May 2021

With scrutiny that comes with a public listing, Deepinder Goyal's leadership could face its sternest test yet.

Nation pays homage to Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh

Nation pays homage to Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The national flag will fly half-mast on the day of the funeral in Delhi.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

Shot down PAF's F-16: IAF contradicts US magazine

Shot down PAF's F-16: IAF contradicts US magazine

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'During the aerial engagement, one MiG 21 Bison of the IAF shot down an F-16 in Nowshera sector,' the IAF said in a statement.

Post Handwara, Sena calls for another surgical strike

Post Handwara, Sena calls for another surgical strike

Rediff.com5 May 2020

It is not a good sign that the brave men were killed in one go on India's own land, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana said, adding that this happened when a strong and quite patriotic government is in power at the Centre.

'Taliban won't pursue the Kashmir cause'

'Taliban won't pursue the Kashmir cause'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'But an overthrow of the Afghan government would really embolden regional militant groups in a big way.' 'LeT and JeM could be emboldened, and prompted to replicate in Kashmir what the Taliban did in Afghanistan.'

235 worshippers killed in mosque in Egypt's deadliest terror attack

235 worshippers killed in mosque in Egypt's deadliest terror attack

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

The gunmen in four off-road vehicles opened fire on the people who tried to exit the mosque after the explosion.

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, paving the way for mass vaccinations against the deadly novel coronavirus.

10 dead in Somalia blast, al Shabaab claims attack

10 dead in Somalia blast, al Shabaab claims attack

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shabaab on Wednesday launched a deadly attack on a top Mogadishu hotel popular with MPs, killing at least 10 people, police said.

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Important for India was Xi's meeting with representatives of PLA officers and soldiers stationed in Tibet. The video of the encounter was interesting to watch, especially the large number of lieutenant generals and major generals, observes Claude Arpi.

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

Speculation on Zardari's exit continues despite US denial

Speculation on Zardari's exit continues despite US denial

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Speculation about Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's future continued to run rife on Thursday despite US assertion that "a silent military coup" against him was unlikely.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

What government must do after the lockdown ends

What government must do after the lockdown ends

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'The challenge is to put in place a strategy for future courses of action beyond April 14 when the lockdown comes to an end,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Two policemen gunned down in Sringar

Two policemen gunned down in Sringar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Two policemen were shot dead and a special police officer was critically wounded by militants in Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday night.

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

'Former Pakistani soldier planning terror attacks in Delhi on Holi'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The soldier crossed over to India along with six hardcore terrorists through the Indo-Pak border in Pathankot.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

Indian prisoner attacked thrice in Pakistani jail

Indian prisoner attacked thrice in Pakistani jail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Ansari was attacked and injured three times over the last couple of months and shifted to the hospital for treatment, the counsel added.

Revealed: How India launched its war against COVID-19

Revealed: How India launched its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'The lockdown was for both: To flatten the curve or more correctly, delay the rapid spread of COVID outbreak, and to create healthcare infrastructure.'

Balochistan: Sufi shrine blast toll rises; Islamic State says we did it

Balochistan: Sufi shrine blast toll rises; Islamic State says we did it

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The death toll is feared to rise with women and children casualties in the deadly blast.

2 Tamils shot in Lanka

2 Tamils shot in Lanka

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

The army attributed the killings to factional fighting within the LTTE.

3 killed in Taliban attack on Pak Shiite mosque

3 killed in Taliban attack on Pak Shiite mosque

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Three people were killed and seven others injured.

Modi has discovered there are no plans to punish Pakistan

Modi has discovered there are no plans to punish Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'NSA Doval and the PM are known to admire Israel's tough response to cross-border terrorism.' 'However, New Delhi's situation is far more complex than Tel Aviv's, which enjoys military superiority over all its neighbours,' says Ajai Shukla.

'Pieces of flesh thrown all over church after blast'

'Pieces of flesh thrown all over church after blast'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Father Edmond Tillekeratne, social communications director for the Archdiocese of Colombo, said that the blast took place after Easter Mass, and that there were about 30 bodies lying in the area of the church.

Musharraf's former aide-de-camp commits suicide

Musharraf's former aide-de-camp commits suicide

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

A former aide-de-camp of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in the head in his residence at Islamabad, his family has said. The body of Major (retired) Syed Tanveer Ali was found in his flat in Sector F-11 in the heart of Islamabad on Thursday. He retired from the army in 2004. Authorities of a private hospital informed the police that they had received Ali's body with a bullet injury to the head.

Sukma encounter: One more police jawan dies, toll climbs to 3

Sukma encounter: One more police jawan dies, toll climbs to 3

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Two Naxals were also gunned down in these face-offs.

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Seeking a peaceful and secure neighbourhood amidst threat of terrorism and extremism, India and Kyrgyzstan on Sunday signed four agreements including one on bolstering defence cooperation and holding annual joint military exercises.

Fighting resumes in Gaza after lull; toll mounts to 1,046

Fighting resumes in Gaza after lull; toll mounts to 1,046

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Intense shelling resumed in Gaza on Monday night after a lull with Israel warning of a protracted military campaign against Hamas despite mounting international calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end the 21-day conflict.

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday met the family of Indian prisoner Hamid Nehal Ansari, who was attacked at least thrice by inmates in a Peshawar jail, and assured them of all possible help.