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Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As per the Israeli Air Force, the fighter jets attacked a number of terrorist targets of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the planes attacked a military compound and a weapons warehouse.

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

PIX: Real Madrid edge Man City in penalties; Bayern down Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Israeli ground forces 'expand' ops inside Gaza

Israeli ground forces 'expand' ops inside Gaza

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Israeli military reported on Saturday that it has enlarged its combat operations inside the Gaza Strip following several nights of limited ground incursions.

Nikhat signs off with bronze; Parveen seals Olympic berth

Nikhat signs off with bronze; Parveen seals Olympic berth

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

In women's events, the semi-finalists in the 50kg, 54kg, 57kg, and 60kg as well as the finalists in the 66kg and 75kg will qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

He is only the agent that can bring them that change for they are quite aware that he has articulated no vision on how to set Pakistan back on the rails, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy (retd).

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

DRDO's failures over the decades have contributed significantly to India becoming the world's biggest weapons importer, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Palestinian students in India grapple with war concerns, survival challenges

Palestinian students in India grapple with war concerns, survival challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Running out of money, the 31-year-old also had to cut down on the "quality and quantity" of his meals.

Nikhat begins Asian Games campaign with dominant win; Preeti cruises to QFs

Nikhat begins Asian Games campaign with dominant win; Preeti cruises to QFs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Two-time world champion Zareen defeated the two-time Asian Champion Nguyen by unanimous decision.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

This Is What WAR Looks Like

This Is What WAR Looks Like

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Israeli soldiers and tanks on the move in Gaza. Palestinians killed and wounded in Israeli strikes. When will it all end?

Will Modi Make India A Hindu Rashtra In 3rd Term?

Will Modi Make India A Hindu Rashtra In 3rd Term?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Those who continue to think that the 2024 election will see the BJP pursuing a more militant line are being alarmist, argues Rajeev Mantri. The BJP, Mantri believes, is not about to shoot itself in the foot. If anything, he says, the BJP may be more inclined to push a harder secularism.

A revealing excerpt from Rahul Shivshankar and Siddhartha Talya's book, Modi & India: 2024 and the Battle for Bharat.

Israel continues offensive as death toll mounts to over 720

Israel continues offensive as death toll mounts to over 720

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Israeli troops backed by tanks and drones on Thursday continued to pound Gaza in its operation against Hamas, defying mounting calls for restraint and a United Nations vote to investigate the deadly offensive that has killed 720 Palestinians and 34 Israelis.

'It's 2021 and we should move past labels'

'It's 2021 and we should move past labels'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'Only the press in India writes stuff like, 'supporting actor, character actor, comedic actor or action hero'.'

Vivek Ramaswamy 'will pardon peaceful Jan 6 protesters'

Vivek Ramaswamy 'will pardon peaceful Jan 6 protesters'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed that he will pardon all peaceful January 6 protesters if he gets elected as the next United States president in 2024.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives Popyrin scare; Sabalenka cruises; Wozniacki, Jabeur exit

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Images from Day 4 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Hamas attack: Security structures' failure needs probe, says IDF official

Hamas attack: Security structures' failure needs probe, says IDF official

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

While many of them were engaged by Israeli forces, some managed to sneak back into Gaza with more than 200 civilian hostages.

2nd Australia T20: Where India needs improvement...

2nd Australia T20: Where India needs improvement...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

India's young bowling unit will have to push behind the timid show in the series opener and find its flow against a forceful Australian batting line-up in the second T20 in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

PICS: Elgar overshadows Rahul as SA take control

PICS: Elgar overshadows Rahul as SA take control

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and India, at Centurion, on Wednesday.

If suffering in Gaza intensifies...: US warns Israel

If suffering in Gaza intensifies...: US warns Israel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

United States President Joe Biden and his top advisors have warned Israel that it will become increasingly difficult for it to pursue its military goals in Gaza as global outcry intensifies about the scale of humanitarian suffering in the crisis-stricken region, CNN reported.

'Once you see the barbarity...': Israel envoy shreds UNSC

'Once you see the barbarity...': Israel envoy shreds UNSC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, lambasted the United Nations Security Council for failing to condemn the October 7 Hamas terror attacks and the slaughter of unarmed civilians.

Trudeau's allegations based on Five Eyes intel, confirms US diplomat

Trudeau's allegations based on Five Eyes intel, confirms US diplomat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Admitting for the first time, a top United States diplomat has confirmed that there was 'shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners' that had prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's offensive allegation about Indian agents' involvement in the killing of a Khalistani extremist on Canadian soil, according to a media report on Saturday.

Bombay HC moved to remove anti-Islam video from YouTube

Bombay HC moved to remove anti-Islam video from YouTube

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

A businessman has moved the Bombay high court seeking a direction to remove offensive content against Islam posted on YouTube. The division bench comprising Justices Abhay Oka and Sadhana Jhadav ordered that this matter be treated as a Public Interest Litigation and ordered the matter be posted before the chief justice.

'Poor Palestinians are too tired to fight'

'Poor Palestinians are too tired to fight'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'People coming from the slightly upper section of Palestinian society want to fight and I see vengeance in their eyes.'

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

FIFA on Saturday suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all soccer-related activities

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Although the special relationship might compel Bhutan to be considerate of Indian interests, new challenges will likely arise. An emerging new phase of relations will also call for fresh redlines between India and Bhutan, observe Harsh V Pant and Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy.

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The noted culture and political commentator sought the court to declare the new rules ultra vires of the Constitution and the parent Information Technology Act, as these norms, among other things, imposes a 'chilling effect' on free speech and are vague and indeterminate.

US provided Canada intelligence on Nijjar's killing: NYT

US provided Canada intelligence on Nijjar's killing: NYT

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The United States has urged India to cooperate with Canada in its investigations.

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The Bills (Bharatiya Saksha, Bharatiya Nagarik Sanhita and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) are arbitrary, opaque and ambiguous and structurally quite violent.'

Ukrainians, Russians Battle For Bakhmut

Ukrainians, Russians Battle For Bakhmut

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Russian forces have been attacking Ukrainian troops as part of an offensive to encircle Bakhmut in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Israel's ministry of defence and the Israel defence forces on Sunday said they are planning to evacuate another 14 communities close to the Lebanese border, The Times of Israel reported.

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

In an astonishing escalation of infighting, Russia accused Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny, reported ABC News.

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul's plea on July 21

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul's plea on July 21

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Mishra agreed to hear the plea after senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Gandhi, sought listing of the appeal on July 21 or July 24.

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Valhalla is undoubtedly enriched by the presence of Unnikrishnan Gangadharan Kartha. He would have already convened the 'fall in' and regaled his friends with tales of the distant land that they once inhabited.

World Cup PIX: India remain unbeaten with 160-run win over Netherlands

World Cup PIX: India remain unbeaten with 160-run win over Netherlands

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and the Netherlands, at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Russia to deploy nukes in Belarus 'in response' to US

Russia to deploy nukes in Belarus 'in response' to US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Putin said work would be completed on building storage units for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus on July 1, a move he likened to US nuclear deployments in Europe.

Big blow to Russia in Ukraine, strategic city lost

Big blow to Russia in Ukraine, strategic city lost

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

The war between Russia and Ukraine appears to be entering a new phase after Kyiv dealt a big blow to Moscow's grip on parts of the east with a fast-moving offensive that saw Ukrainian troops enter the strategic city of Izium after six months of occupation.

England committed to positive change after tweet row, says Root

England committed to positive change after tweet row, says Root

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

England are committed to making cricket more inclusive after confronting "ugly truths" in the past week about offensive historical tweets from their players, captain Joe Root said on Wednesday.

'Gaza is running out of water, electricity, even body bags'

'Gaza is running out of water, electricity, even body bags'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Answer to killing civilians cannot be to kill more civilians. Imposing a siege and bombarding civilian infrastructure in a densely populated area will not bring peace and security to the region'

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Rediff.com2 May 2023

More than 20,000 Russian soldiers were killed and over 100,000 were wounded since December 2022, White House official John Kirby said, according to CNN.

Are you trying to steal ...?, Siddaramaiah asks Modi on Amul-KMF merger row

Are you trying to steal ...?, Siddaramaiah asks Modi on Amul-KMF merger row

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Amul's move is being seen by many, especially opposition parties, as a threat to KMF's famed dairy brand 'Nandini'.