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'An Abnormal, Unnatural, Result'

'An Abnormal, Unnatural, Result'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'This calls for a very serious investigation, investigation and introspection both.' 'Wherever we went wrong needs proper introspection; but the results also need investigation.'

Op Sindoor gave Pak a 'good dose' of caution: Rajnath Singh

Op Sindoor gave Pak a 'good dose' of caution: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a "good dose" of caution and warned against any future "misadventure" against India. He also highlighted the role of the armed forces in nation-building and the government's commitment to border infrastructure development.

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Shami puts Bengal on top of points table with easy win vs Services

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

SC restrains release of accused in Rs 3.29 cr 'digital arrest' case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has restrained lower courts from releasing the accused in a digital arrest fraud case where a 72-year-old lawyer was duped of Rs 3.29 crore. The court expressed concern over the growing cybercrime and the targeting of elderly citizens.

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Conservation is is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakant Panda, who is considered to be one the world's top heart surgeons.

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the United States has launched an attack on three Nuclear sites in Iran.

Prashant Kishor's party's breaks silence over Bihar debacle

Prashant Kishor's party's breaks silence over Bihar debacle

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj expressed disappointment over its poll debacle in the Bihar assembly elections, attributing the NDA's victory to cash transfers to women.

Now, trade unions plan national strike

Now, trade unions plan national strike

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Rejuvenated by the success of the all-India strike on July 5, the Left and the saffron forces are planning another strike.

'I'm the only one who bowls at 150kph'

'I'm the only one who bowls at 150kph'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Those who bowl at 150 kph are kings, but I am also working on slower balls, yorkers: Umran Malik

Virar building collapse: Tragedy strikes during baby's birthday party

Virar building collapse: Tragedy strikes during baby's birthday party

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The death toll in the collapse of an unauthorised building in Virar, Maharashtra, has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing to ensure no one remains trapped under the debris.

Bihar rout sparks dissent in Cong, leaders call for course correction

Bihar rout sparks dissent in Cong, leaders call for course correction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Following a defeat in the Bihar elections, opposition parties in India are calling for introspection and course correction, with some criticizing the concentration of power within their ranks.

'8 planes were downed': Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

'8 planes were downed': Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India and Pakistan "made peace" in May after he threatened to snap trade deals with them if they continued their military conflict.

Openers flop as India face impossible task on Day 5

Openers flop as India face impossible task on Day 5

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and K L Rahul perished early as India fumbled in the chase of a mammoth 549-run target on Day 4 of the second Test.

271 people admitted to hospital following Iran strikes: Israel

271 people admitted to hospital following Iran strikes: Israel

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

So far, most of the injured have been released. Currently, 106 people are being treated in hospitals, and another 149 are being treated in the emergency room.

'Still can't find...': Cong's Channi questions surgical strikes

'Still can't find...': Cong's Channi questions surgical strikes

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Congress MP and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi stoked controversy by demanding proof of the surgical strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan territory in the past under the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre.

Asian shooting: Sift Kaur strikes gold twice, stuns China

Asian shooting: Sift Kaur strikes gold twice, stuns China

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Sift Kaur Samra pulled off an incredible show, clinching the individual women's 50m rifle 3 positions gold

Another setback: Cong on India's exit from Tajikistan airbase

Another setback: Cong on India's exit from Tajikistan airbase

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

India has wrapped up its operation at a strategic air base in Tajikistan's Ayni following the lapse of a bilateral agreement, people familiar with the matter said this week.

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Bihar Electoral Tsunami No One Saw Coming

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'Are elections still fair in India, or are we all witness to a macabre style of 'selection' of lawmakers? The jury will be out on this for a long time because there is no definitive evidence on either contention, at least as yet,' notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Will Xi Jinping's Enemies Stage A Coup?

Will Xi Jinping's Enemies Stage A Coup?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

If Xi Jinping is dethroned in the future, the instrument for that may well be embedded within the PLA, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Prepared to be US prez if 'terrible tragedy strikes: JD Vance

Prepared to be US prez if 'terrible tragedy strikes: JD Vance

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

United States Vice President JD Vance on Thursday appeared to have indicated that he would take over as the president if a "tragedy" strikes, USA Today has reported.

Uri: The Attack That Changed India

Uri: The Attack That Changed India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The deadly attack on the Uri garrison on September 18 nine years ago marked the end of India's policy against crossing the Line of Control to target Pakistan-based terrorists. It paved the way for the Balakot Air Strikes in 2019 and Operation Sindoor.

NDA Tsunami Sweeps Away Mahagathbandhan In Bihar

NDA Tsunami Sweeps Away Mahagathbandhan In Bihar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The National Democratic Alliance was set to sweep the Bihar assembly polls, surging ahead in over 200 of 243 seats on Friday with the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as single largest party with about 90 per cent strike rate, reaffirming the popularity and campaign clout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the face of the ruling alliance through the poll battle in the highly sensitive political state.

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

When an Indian fan thanked Kasprowicz for saving Test cricket!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Kasprowicz recalls being thanked "for saving Test cricket" for his Ashes 2005 Birmingham dismissal

Op Sindhu: 296 more Indians, 4 Nepalese nationals evacuated from Iran

Op Sindhu: 296 more Indians, 4 Nepalese nationals evacuated from Iran

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Another special flight carrying 296 Indian nationals and four Nepalese nationals stranded in conflict-hit Iran landed safely in New Delhi on Wednesday, taking the total number of people evacuated under Operation Sindhu to 3,154.

Presidential Reference: SC rejects objections by states

Presidential Reference: SC rejects objections by states

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accept the preliminary objections raised by opposition-ruled states like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala to maintainability of Presidential Reference, saying the issues raised in it pertain to the very core and foundational modalities of the constitutional machinery.

Nehru prevented Sardar Patel from integrating Kashmir: Modi

Nehru prevented Sardar Patel from integrating Kashmir: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on country's first premier Jawaharlal Nehru, claiming he prevented Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel from fully integrating Kashmir into the Indian Union.

India launches Op Sindhu to evacuate nationals from war-hit Iran

India launches Op Sindhu to evacuate nationals from war-hit Iran

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Iranian embassy officials in Delhi said the Iranian foreign ministry was in close touch with the Indian mission in Tehran after some students were injured.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal into Nations League final

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal into Nations League final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Portugal fought back to beat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the Nations League final.

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

120 Bahadur is underwhelming, adding little fresh perspective and generally feeling like a standard war drama we have seen umpteen times before, notes Mayur Sanap.

Time To Embrace Inclusive Nationalism

Time To Embrace Inclusive Nationalism

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'It is important India to stay focussed on its primary national objectives: Combating terrorism; not losing sight of other security and strategic concerns (on the Sino-Indian front for instance); ensuring a strong economy and registering growth which includes improving the lot of common people; and finally making certain that the social fabric remains intact and harmony among people is not jeopardised, at least any further,' asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Cowardly Attack': Afghanistan Pull Out of Pakistan Series

'Cowardly Attack': Afghanistan Pull Out of Pakistan Series

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'In light of the precious innocent souls lost, I welcome the ACB's decision of withdrawing from upcoming fixtures against Pakistan.'

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

120 Bahadur: A Film Every Indian Should Watch

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

120 Bahadur is not just a war movie. It is a tribute, a history lesson, and an emotional journey into the heart of military courage, states Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey, Retd.

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland seal 2026 World Cup spots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Spain secured their place at the 2026 World Cup after a nervy 2-2 draw with Turkey in Seville on Tuesday.

Sensational Suryavanshi blasts his way into record books again!

Sensational Suryavanshi blasts his way into record books again!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Smashes second fastest T20 hundred by an Indian batter at India A's Asia Cup Rising Stars match against UAE on Friday.

What PCB said after Afghanistan withdrawal from series

What PCB said after Afghanistan withdrawal from series

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that it would not be sending its team to Pakistan for the tournament, citing the tragic death of three cricketers which it claimed occurred in Pakistan's air strikes in Paktika province.

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'Even as the Supreme Court's anti-punitive demolition judgment nears its first anniversary, no formal contempt proceedings have been initiated either by the Supreme Court or any high court against officers or demolition squads who have acted in violation of it.'

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and setting up of 'mechanisms' to ensure lasting peace after days of violent clashes along the border that left several soldiers, civilians, and terrorists dead on both sides, officials said on Sunday.

Germany, Netherlands on brink of World Cup qualification

Germany, Netherlands on brink of World Cup qualification

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers.

2 ISIS operatives arrested in Delhi; Molotov cocktails, IED timer seized

2 ISIS operatives arrested in Delhi; Molotov cocktails, IED timer seized

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

The suspected ISIS operatives are both named Adnan -- one from Sadiq Nagar in Delhi and the other from Bhopal, a senior police officer said.