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Militants gun down two policemen in Srinagar

Militants gun down two policemen in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Militants shot at and killed two policemen in the busy business hub of Hari Singh High Street in the heart of Srinagar on Saturday.

Pakistan cruise into Twenty20 World Cup final

Pakistan cruise into Twenty20 World Cup final

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

A half-century by Imran Nazir and three wickets from Umar Gul helped Pakistan beat New Zealand by six wickets in the first semi-final.

We were resolute and strong: Jaishankar on border issue

We were resolute and strong: Jaishankar on border issue

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Talking about dealing with the border issue faced by India, Jaishankar, without naming any country or going into details, said, "You know again we did what we had to do. There was a very active debate which still continues to this day. It is natural for people to offer advice, often on matters which they may not have particular knowledge of, that are a human trait. But again if there was what came through it was that we were resolute, we were strong about protecting our interests."

No plans to reimpose lockdown: Delhi health minister

No plans to reimpose lockdown: Delhi health minister

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

He further said that stern action will be taken against people who do not wear masks and do not follow social distancing norms in the national capital.

Used as human shield in Kashmir, Dar now on poll duty

Used as human shield in Kashmir, Dar now on poll duty

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Dar was appointed as a daily wage employee in the state Health Department and has been on election duty since Wednesday.

Ajmal slams umpire Davis, alleges conspiracy against Pakistan

Ajmal slams umpire Davis, alleges conspiracy against Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Pakistan off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal has alleged that ICC umpire, Steve Davis had victimized Pakistan after he ruled Umar Akmal caught behind on a referral decision during their high-octane World Cup opener against India in Adelaide.

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

T20 World Cups: India 5 Pakistan 0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

India have emerged winner in all five matches against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, starting from the inaugural World T20 in 2007.

10 amazing photos you missed this week

10 amazing photos you missed this week

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

A West Indian Day celebration, Hurricane Dorian destruction, and the immersion of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai round out this week's best images.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Guess who Asia's SEXIEST actress is

Guess who Asia's SEXIEST actress is

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Deepika, Priyanka, Alia, Mahira...

Quake victims fear early winter

Quake victims fear early winter

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Spotted: Salman Khan in Canada

Spotted: Salman Khan in Canada

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Reader Nazir Patel has sent us a photoghraph.

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The Chinese thought India would back off. 'They did not expect such a firm Indian response to their expansionist manoeuvre.'

Fans send in Michael pix

Fans send in Michael pix

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Reader Nazir Patel has sent us a few photographs.

Moin escapes angry protesters at Karachi airport on return

Moin escapes angry protesters at Karachi airport on return

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Pakistan's chief selector Moin Khan returned home from Australia on Thursday and escaped an embarrassing situation at the airport, where a small group of protesters gathered to vent their anger with eggs and banners.

Low-speed mobile internet restored in Kashmir after 6 months

Low-speed mobile internet restored in Kashmir after 6 months

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

But the service can only be used to access 301 websites approved by the administration. The approved sites include search engines and those associated with banking, education, news, travel, utilities and employment.

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We look back at how one of the biggest days in Indian cricket panned out...

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Maxwell closer to return, trains with Victoria

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The protesting MPs did not accept the tea and snacks offered by the deputy chairman.

Top Pak militant killed in police encounter

Top Pak militant killed in police encounter

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

Osama Nazir, chief of the Harkatul Mujahideen, had taken part in militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir in the past.

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

What Brought Economy to Its Knees

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

A combination of demonetisation, a poorly and hurriedly implemented GST, and more recently the "botched up" lockdown of the economy to control the spread of Covid has brought the economy to its knees.

Situation at friction points in eastern Ladakh unchanged: Sources

Situation at friction points in eastern Ladakh unchanged: Sources

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The sources also said both the Indian and Chinese troops are firmly holding on to their respective positions at the Line of Actual Control.

Shopian encounter: Captain charged with attempt to destroy evidence

Shopian encounter: Captain charged with attempt to destroy evidence

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Captain Bhoopendra Singh had also provided wrong information to his superiors and the police about the recovery made during the staged encounter, the charge sheet filed by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police before the chief judicial magistrate in Shopian said.

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Pakistan team from cricket World Cups.

6 terrorists, 1 soldier, 1 civilian killed in Shopian encounter

6 terrorists, 1 soldier, 1 civilian killed in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The official said five civilians received bullet injuries in the cross-firing near the gunfight site.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'We don't have any agenda in that, there will be no discrimination against anyone. Constitution will be Gita in that'

PDP leaders meet Afzal Guru's family

PDP leaders meet Afzal Guru's family

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Peoples Democratic Party leaders on Wednesday met the family of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru at Doabgah Sopore in north Kashmir.

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state with 41,642 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,967 cases), Gujarat (12,905 cases), and Delhi (11,659 cases).

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

More children infected with Covid in 2nd wave: Experts

More children infected with Covid in 2nd wave: Experts

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Though there is enough anecdotal evidence of COVID-19 catching children -- early teens and younger -- there is little reason to panic, said several doctors and scientists. They also stressed on the urgent need to vaccinate children to stem the spread of the infection.

Singing demolishes moral fabric of society: Grand mufti

Singing demolishes moral fabric of society: Grand mufti

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Kashmir's first all-girls band has become the subject of a major controversy that has pitted mainstream political parties against the valley's grand Mufti and separatist groups.The band called Pragaash, which had performed in Srinagar at a music festival recently, had drawn major condemnation on several social networking sites.

Will show the right path to Kashmiri youth: Wani's wife

Will show the right path to Kashmiri youth: Wani's wife

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'If I see anyone taking the wrong path, I will stop him or her.'

Chinese troops fired shots in air: Indian Army

Chinese troops fired shots in air: Indian Army

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The use of firearms along the LAC marks a serious escalation in border tensions as the previous instance of shots being fired at the de-facto border was in 1975.

First all-girls Kashmiri band faces threats; Omar steps in

First all-girls Kashmiri band faces threats; Omar steps in

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Having defied convention, Kashmir's first all-girls rock band is facing a challenge of online threats and abuses from conservative sections of the society.

With 1,490 new cases, India's Covid-19 tally at 24,942

With 1,490 new cases, India's Covid-19 tally at 24,942

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Of the 56 deaths reported since Friday evening, 18 were in Maharashtra, 15 in Gujarat, nine in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Delhi and West Bengal, two each in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh and one each in Punjab and Kerala.

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'Second-class citizenship would have been meaningless to a Hindu in the Mughal empire.'

'It's very difficult to negotiate with the Chinese'

'It's very difficult to negotiate with the Chinese'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Our biggest advantage is that the troops are much better trained and motivated than the Chinese and can improvise and manage with a part of the resources.'