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Youth held for carrying firecrackers at Modi's function

Youth held for carrying firecrackers at Modi's function

Rediff.com29 May 2012

A youth was arrested and three cracker bombs recovered from him at a function of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, officials said on Monday.

Pakistani boy moves closer to home

Pakistani boy moves closer to home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Pakistan high commission officials visited Munir at the Rajasthan House in New Delhi to complete the paperwork necessary to issue him a temporary passport.

'Does Islam teach you to hurt your parents?'

'Does Islam teach you to hurt your parents?'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'The path you were planning to choose was wrong. The safest place in this world is India. Why do you want to waste your life?' How the Mumbai Anti Terror Squad is trying to rehabilitate a young man who may have wanted to join ISIS.

Former J-K finance minister to launch new party on Sunday

Former J-K finance minister to launch new party on Sunday

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

A new political party called the 'Jammu and Kashmir Apni (own) Party' (JKAP) will be launched on Sunday and will be led by former state finance minister Syed Altaf Bukhari, with the primary aim of proving "relief to people who have been facing uncertainty since August 5 last year". This will be the first political activity in Jammu and Kashmir after August 5 last year, when the Centre withdrew the special status of the erstwhile state and bifurcated it into Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Here are 10 images recapping the top events from the previous week.

Sopore: Blast in police van kills Pak militant, police constable

Sopore: Blast in police van kills Pak militant, police constable

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

An undertrial Pakistani militant and a police constable were killed, and four security personnel injured, in a blast inside a police vehicle in North Kashmir's Sopore town on Saturday afternoon.

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A couple of losses for hosts England has only brightened the 1992 winners' prospects of a semi-final berth.

Two more arrested in Mulund blast case

Two more arrested in Mulund blast case

Rediff.com9 May 2003

The police also arrested Hasib Zuber Mulla, in jail for the Mulun blast, for his involvement in the Ghatkopar bomb blast.

Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Nagar erupt in joy over Amanatullah's victory

Shaheen Bagh, Jamia Nagar erupt in joy over Amanatullah's victory

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

AAP's Okhla candidate Amanatullah Khan trounced his BJP rival Braham Singh by a margin of 71,827 votes. Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Nagar fall under the Okhla constituency.

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.

Coming Up: Shraddha, Kangana, Deepika

Coming Up: Shraddha, Kangana, Deepika

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Which one are you looking forward to?

Hockey WC: Germany enter quarterfinals, Pakistan sneak into cross-overs round despite loss

Hockey WC: Germany enter quarterfinals, Pakistan sneak into cross-overs round despite loss

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Olympic bronze medallist Germany defeated Malaysia 5-3 in a keenly-contested match

Australia beat Iraq to qualify for 2014 World Cup

Australia beat Iraq to qualify for 2014 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Australia left it late but beat Iraq 1-0 to become the second country to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in front of 80,000 rain-soaked but euphoric fans at Sydney's Olympic Stadium on Tuesday.

BJP, BSP MLAs arrested for inciting Muzaffarnagar riots

BJP, BSP MLAs arrested for inciting Muzaffarnagar riots

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Sangeet Som, accused of uploading a fake video that played a role in provoking communal tension in Muzaffarnagar and making inflammatory speeches, was arrested on Saturday.

Where to buy medicines during Mumbai's chemists strike

Where to buy medicines during Mumbai's chemists strike

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

The Maharashtra State Chemists and Druggists Association has called for a three-day token strike from October 16-18, to protest alleged harassment by the Food and Drugs Administration officials.

Pak: Mob raids Christian colony in search of blasphemer

Pak: Mob raids Christian colony in search of blasphemer

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

A mob of hundreds stormed a Christian-dominated neighbourhood in this eastern Pakistani city in search of an alleged blasphemer, forcing residents to flee for their lives, police officials said on Saturday.

Sunjawan terror attack mastermind killed by Army

Sunjawan terror attack mastermind killed by Army

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

There have been no civilian casualties or collateral damage, the Army said.

Message prompted Mamata to act against Rushdie: Cleric

Message prompted Mamata to act against Rushdie: Cleric

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

A Muslim cleric claimed on Friday that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had ordered Kolkata police to block the visit of controversial author Salman Rushdie to the metropolis on Wednesday at his instance.

Pakistan: Troops foil suicide attack, 2 soldiers killed

Pakistan: Troops foil suicide attack, 2 soldiers killed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

At least two Pakistani soldiers were killed and four others injured on Wednesday during an attempt by a pair of suicide bombers to blow up an army camp in the restive South Waziristan tribal region. Sentries at the Zarai Noor army camp in Wana, the main town of South Waziristan, spotted the two suicide attackers in their vehicle when they were about 100 metres from the camp early on Wednesday morning, military sources said.

World Cup: SA, Afghanistan look to open account

World Cup: SA, Afghanistan look to open account

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Down and out, the two bottom-placed teams know that this will be their best chance to post their first win in the ongoing 50-over showpiece.

Nalanda lathicharge: 30 cops transferred, 3 suspended

Nalanda lathicharge: 30 cops transferred, 3 suspended

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Three days after cops lathicharged and assaulted women in Bihar's Nalanda district, all the 30 policemen from the Noor Sarai police station were transferred and three were suspended including station officer in charge Avadesh Singh, a police official told this scribe.

What are India's chances of a medal at Tokyo Games?

What are India's chances of a medal at Tokyo Games?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Hockey legend Ashok Kumar reckons India would have won a medal had the Olympics been held this year but the break in momentum will make a big difference now that the Games are pushed to 2021.

Two more held for Azad Maidan violence in Mumbai

Two more held for Azad Maidan violence in Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Two more persons were held on Friday by Crime Branch of Mumbai police in connection with the August 11 violence, taking the total number of arrests to 50.

Yasin Malik, 15 JKLF activists detained

Yasin Malik, 15 JKLF activists detained

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik and 15 activists were detained as the separatist group tried to take out a march here to protest the killing of a youth by Army in Bandipora district of north Kashmir on Tuesday.

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Pak puts more curbs on Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar, Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Seeking to wriggle out of the FATF's grey list, Pakistan has imposed tough financial sanctions on 88 banned terror groups and their leaders, including Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar and Dawood Ibrahim, by ordering the seizure of all of their properties and freezing of bank accounts, a media report said.

J&K leader Yasin Malik, two others detained in Srinagar

J&K leader Yasin Malik, two others detained in Srinagar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik and two other leaders of the separatist outfit were detained on Friday as they tried to take out a protest rally from Maisuma locality in Srinagar triggering brief clashes with police.

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Inside the narrow alleys of the basti, two CRPF companies -- around 150 armed guards -- have been deployed to keep a check on any unnecessary movement, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Life term for terrorist in 2007 UP blast case

Life term for terrorist in 2007 UP blast case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Aslam, who was involved in the blast in a roadways bus in Dahi Chowki area in Unnao in 2007, was arrested from West Bengal.

Spotted: Amitabh Bachchan in Bhopal

Spotted: Amitabh Bachchan in Bhopal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Reader Balmeet Singh has sent us a photograph.

Four arrested in Bengal hooch case

Four arrested in Bengal hooch case

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Four persons, including the wife of the main accused Noor Islam Sheikh alias 'Khora' Badshah, were arrested on Sunday in connection with West Bengal's worst illicit liquor tragedy that claimed over 170 lives in South 24 Parganas district.

Rana Daggubati to star in Aamir-starrer Raakh's remake

Rana Daggubati to star in Aamir-starrer Raakh's remake

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

The film will be directed by Aditya Bhattacharya.

My mother's advice: People die, but love doesn't

My mother's advice: People die, but love doesn't

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Here is the final set of responses from our readers on the occasion of Mother's day that was celebrated on May 13. They share the best piece of advice their mothers ever gave them.

Arkaji to be trailblazer for Qatari women at London Olympics

Arkaji to be trailblazer for Qatari women at London Olympics

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Nada Arkaji hopes to be a trailblazer for Qatar's forgotten sportswomen at the London Olympics this year even though the teenager's medal prospects are almost non-existent.

Seven militants killed in Kashmir in two days

Seven militants killed in Kashmir in two days

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Seven militants have been killed in separate gun battles with security forces in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, army officials said on Wednesday.

Five teenagers killed in wall collapse in Mumbai

Five teenagers killed in wall collapse in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Five teenagers were killed on Saturday after a compound wall collapsed in Sewree in South Mumbai following incessant rains in the metropolis.

Bloodshed in Bangladesh; Hasina warns Jamaat

Bloodshed in Bangladesh; Hasina warns Jamaat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

The death toll in violence across Bangladesh triggered by the execution of a top Jamaat-e-Islami leader has risen to 21, prompting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to issue a stern warning saying, "We know how to control you."

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Athletics PIX: Parchment, Crouser steal the limelight

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

A summary of Thursday's finals in Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

On the mango trail in Rataul

On the mango trail in Rataul

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Not far from Delhi, the orchards of Rataul offer a wide variety of mangoes, including one that rarely makes it to the market

PIX: Style Diva Sonam impresses Cannes

PIX: Style Diva Sonam impresses Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2017

She was stunning yet again.

Can Afghanistan upset top teams at World Cup?

Can Afghanistan upset top teams at World Cup?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Afghanistan's former coach Lalchand Rajput believes that they can "upset some of the top teams" in mega tournament, primarily banking on their spinners.