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Terrorists kill 2 village guards in J-K; Jaish outfit claims responsibility

Terrorists kill 2 village guards in J-K; Jaish outfit claims responsibility

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

They said police parties fanned out to find them amid reports that they had been abducted and killed by terrorists.

'All options open': Cong on Bihar 'poll boycott'

'All options open': Cong on Bihar 'poll boycott'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Congress party has voiced its opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, calling it a 'Tughlaqi process'. The party stated that all options are open for the INDIA bloc to collectively decide on the issue.

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.

India May Wait Out Trump Tariffs

India May Wait Out Trump Tariffs

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'Just as we cannot surrender the interests of our farmers and dairy industry, Trump is also looking for markets for the produce of the farmers in the Midwest, which are his support base.'

ICC set to relaunch defunct T20 tournament

ICC set to relaunch defunct T20 tournament

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'And there are very clear indicators of what fans want. There is enough data to suggest what direction the game is going in.'

Will J&K Assembly Pass A Resolution For Article 370 To Be Restored?

Will J&K Assembly Pass A Resolution For Article 370 To Be Restored?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Pressure is mounting for a resolution to be moved in the assembly when it meets next week for its maiden sitting to demand 'restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A' as committed in the National Conference's election manifesto, reveals Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Maha Guv CP Radhakrishnan named NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate

Maha Guv CP Radhakrishnan named NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated Maharashta Governor Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan as their candidate for Vice-President of India. The announcement was made by BJP President J P Nadda, highlighting Radhakrishnan's extensive public service and cross-party respect.

Was ready to strike during Operation Sindoor: Navy chief

Was ready to strike during Operation Sindoor: Navy chief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

During Operation Sindoor, Indian naval ships, submarines and aircraft were operationally ready and deployed, projecting strength and preparedness to deter any "potential actions from our western adversary" in the maritime domain, Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday.

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship Finals.'

ICC to ponder India-Pak cricketing ties at annual meet

ICC to ponder India-Pak cricketing ties at annual meet

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Future of Indo-Pak cricket at world events likely to dominate ICC annual conference

J-K, Haryana polls: BIG winners and losers

J-K, Haryana polls: BIG winners and losers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Results for assembly polls in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir were declared on Tuesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party scoring a hat-trick in Haryana while the National Conference-Congress alliance emerged victorious in J-K. Here's how some big names fared.

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

'US Needs India To Keep China In Check'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'If Washington has to balance Chinese power, she will have to turn to the third biggest power in the world which is India.' 'The United States and India will have to work together in order to keep Chinese ambitions in check.'

Rahul warns CEC, 2 ECs of stern action when INDIA bloc forms govt

Rahul warns CEC, 2 ECs of stern action when INDIA bloc forms govt

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Election Commission, accusing them of 'vote chori' and warning of action if the INDIA bloc forms the government. He alleged a 'new special package' for Bihar, named SIR (Special Intensive Revision), is a 'new form of vote theft'.

Fraught by errors, but England seek positives

Fraught by errors, but England seek positives

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'We want pace on the ball, we want the ball to bounce and we want the ball to carry through so that when we're batting, we can be aggressive, we can attack, and we can put pressure back on the bowlers.'

How Many Crorepatis In J&K Polls Phase I?

How Many Crorepatis In J&K Polls Phase I?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The first phase of the three phase Jammu and Kashmir elections will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

'This will only increase panic between people and dogs'

'This will only increase panic between people and dogs'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from Delhi-NCR localities has sparked mixed reactions, with RWAs welcoming the move and animal rights activists raising concerns about implementation and potential harm.

FC Goa stun Al Seeb to book spot in AFC CL 2

FC Goa stun Al Seeb to book spot in AFC CL 2

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

FC Goa join fellow ISL team Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the continental tournament's group stage. The Mariners had secured a direct berth by clinching the 2024-25 Indian Super League Shield.

Tough Road Ahead For NC, Congress

Tough Road Ahead For NC, Congress

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The road ahead will require navigating complex financial challenges while fostering job creation and sustainable development in the region.

Why The Bankruptcy Code Needs A Makeover

Why The Bankruptcy Code Needs A Makeover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The famous 'tareekh pe tareekh' dialogue from the Hindi movie Damini captures where we are now.

West Indies Head Coach fined for comments during 1st Test

West Indies Head Coach fined for comments during 1st Test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Sammy expressed frustration that his side were on the "sharp end of the stick" for two caught behind decisions that had been referred to Holdstock which saw Australia batter Travis Head given not out, while Windies 'keeper batter Shai Hope was adjudicated out.

Each Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Each Of These Pictures Tell A Story

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Fringe Elements Must Be Brought Under Control'

'Fringe Elements Must Be Brought Under Control'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

'They should be given a strong message that they are not the ones who decide the rule of the land, and they are not the ones who decide what justice is.'

FC Goa Carry India's Flag into Asia Amid Troubled Times

FC Goa Carry India's Flag into Asia Amid Troubled Times

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

It will take FC Goa nothing short of a miracle to pull off a win against the Omanis, and a victory will be a the perfect Independence Day present for Indian football fans.

Jaishankar to visit China for SCO meet, first since LAC tensions

Jaishankar to visit China for SCO meet, first since LAC tensions

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit China for an SCO conclave, marking a significant step in easing tensions after the 2020 border standoff. Discussions on the boundary dispute are also anticipated.

How Census 2027 Will Be Done

How Census 2027 Will Be Done

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'There will be not less than 31 lakh people working in the census process.'

Pakistan launches bitcoin reserve in presence of Trump's sons

Pakistan launches bitcoin reserve in presence of Trump's sons

Rediff.com29 May 2025

In a major initiative, Pakistan has announced the establishment of its first government-backed Strategic Bitcoin reserve as it invited investment in the country's crypto markets.

'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.'

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

'ECI Has No Right To Ask Anyone To Apologise'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'The EC should not have let the initiative go into the hands of the political leadership. By allowing this to happen, they have opened a Pandora's box.'

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

BJP and RSS leaders are once again pushing to remove the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Constitution's Preamble, showing a deeper effort to change India's identity from a diverse, multi-religious republic to a Hindu-first nation, even though they don't have the numbers in Parliament to officially change the Constitution, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

58 arrested so far in Assam for 'defending Pakistan'

58 arrested so far in Assam for 'defending Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Two more persons have been apprehended in Assam for "sympathising with Pakistan, taking the total number of arrests to 58 so far in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Assam Cong leader grilled in 'Gogoi's Pakistan link' case

Assam Cong leader grilled in 'Gogoi's Pakistan link' case

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Senior Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora was on Thursday questioned by Assam Police in connection with a case related to party colleague Gaurav Gogoi's alleged links with Pakistan, officials said.

Pahalgam attack: India revokes 14 categories of visas given to Pak

Pahalgam attack: India revokes 14 categories of visas given to Pak

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Indian government has revoked 14 categories of visas for Pakistani nationals, including business, conference, visitor, and pilgrim visas, following the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was made after a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting, and the Home Minister has instructed state governments to ensure that all Pakistani nationals leave India by the set deadlines. The order does not apply to Long Term Visas (LTVs) and diplomatic and official visas issued to Pakistani nationals.

Man who led funeral of terrorists is on US wanted list

Man who led funeral of terrorists is on US wanted list

Rediff.com13 May 2025

In trying to portray a globally sanctioned terrorist as a 'common man', Pakistan was exposed when its top official publically outed crucial details about Hafiz Abdul Rauf, including his national identity number which matched details in the database of the United States sanction list of terrorists.

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

"This fight is against the hatred that the BJP and RSS are spreading throughout the country. They have tried to create conflicts between Hindus and Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs, and Hindus and Christians just to hold onto power. But they are failing and their strategy is not working," he said.

Club World Cup final: PSG, Chelsea set for battle royal

Club World Cup final: PSG, Chelsea set for battle royal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The French and English sides, two of European football's most powerful and richest clubs, will compete for the honour of being the first champions of FIFA's expanded competition, created with the promise of revolutionising club football and as a glittering curtain-raiser for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Kejriwal says he won't go to Rajya Sabha, hails AAP victories

Kejriwal says he won't go to Rajya Sabha, hails AAP victories

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday hailed the party's performance in the Gujarat and Punjab bypolls, calling them a 'semi-final to 2027' and a clear sign that voters would reject both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A nationwide strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's labor policies had a mixed impact across India. While normal life remained largely unaffected in most parts of the country, some sectors like banking, transport, and insurance experienced disruptions. Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in West Bengal.

Documents must, clarifies EC on Bihar voter list review

Documents must, clarifies EC on Bihar voter list review

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

The Election Commission has clarified that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar is progressing as per its order, addressing concerns raised on social media and by opposition parties.

Indian Tourists Head To Southeast Asia

Indian Tourists Head To Southeast Asia

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'Countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and the Philippines have a 50 per cent increase in bookings.'

Amid Hindi row, Maha govt withdraws orders on three-language policy

Amid Hindi row, Maha govt withdraws orders on three-language policy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Facing mounting opposition to the introduction of Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy.