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World leaders meet in London to decide Gaddafi's fate

World leaders meet in London to decide Gaddafi's fate

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

A regrouped Libyan opposition on Tuesday launched a fresh offensive on Muammar Gaddafi's hometown of Sirte ahead of a crucial meeting of leaders of western and Arab nations in London to seek a possible deal for Libyan leaders exit from power.

Man held for social media posts on migrants' protest

Man held for social media posts on migrants' protest

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

He had uploaded a video on social media in which he demanded that the Maharashtra government make travel arrangements for migrants, who are stranded due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown and want to go back to their native places.

Guardiola's Manchester City remain unconvincing title challengers

Guardiola's Manchester City remain unconvincing title challengers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Guardiola has crafted a sleek offensive unit but, after a breathless opening 15 minutes at The Emirates, they appeared to ease off as their intensity levels dropped and they allowed Arsenal back into the match.

Are India, China preparing for war?

Are India, China preparing for war?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

RInstead of disengagement, the Indian and Chinese armies have deployed an estimated 35,000 to 40,000 soldiers each along the LAC. The PLA has deployed S-400 air defence missiles to neutralise the IAF's advantage in air power

BJP skips PM's lunch to protest 'misuse' of CBI

BJP skips PM's lunch to protest 'misuse' of CBI

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Claiming that the ruling party is using the country's premier investigating agency to fulfill its "political agenda", senior BJP leaders LK Advani, Nitin Gadkari, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley skipped a lunch hosted by the prime minister on Friday

Injury time penalty gives Jamshedpur win over Bengaluru

Injury time penalty gives Jamshedpur win over Bengaluru

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Jamshedpur FC scored from a stoppage time penalty as they beat Bengaluru FC 1-0 in an entertaining Indian Super League match in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Anti-Naxal operation to start soon

Anti-Naxal operation to start soon

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

After a sustained operation along the Jharkhand-West Bengal border, the anti-Naxal forces will soon launch an offensive along the crucial borderline of Orissa and Chhattisgarh which is considered a Maoist stronghold.

Pak Army hunts for Taliban, 120000 flee Waziristan

Pak Army hunts for Taliban, 120000 flee Waziristan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

The advance on Mehsud tribal positions began on Saturday morning after a go-ahead was given by the government for starting an offensive on Taliban stronghold at a meeting attended by the top political and military leadership.

Sakshi Maharaj stirs the pot again, blames Muslims for population boom

Sakshi Maharaj stirs the pot again, blames Muslims for population boom

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Controversial MP and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sakshi Maharaj stirred a fresh controversy by holding Muslims responsible for population boom at a public event in Meerut on Friday.

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Mumbai lawyer and a Beed engineer joined arrested climate activist Disha Ravi in creating a protest toolkit backing the farmers' agitation with the aim of 'tarnishing the image of India' and collaborated with pro-Khalistani elements, Delhi Police officials said on Monday.

India 'disappointed' after China blocks bid to ban JeM chief for 4th time

India 'disappointed' after China blocks bid to ban JeM chief for 4th time

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

As it has done in the past, Beijing put a technical hold on the proposal just as the deadline was about to end.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

Why America's Afghan surge worries Pak

Why America's Afghan surge worries Pak

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Pakistan intelligence officials say Islamabad is apprehensive about the expanding US offensive, as it feels that it could create further problems in already troubled Balochistan.

Captain who flew Kamra writes to IndiGo, objects to ban

Captain who flew Kamra writes to IndiGo, objects to ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The pilot wrote in his letter to airline's management that he was 'disheartened' to learn the carrier took action against the comedian without consulting him and solely on the basis of social media posts.

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' 'We miss out on a certain strategic advantage by arriving late on the scene.'

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

After an apparent truce between AAP and the BJP following the Delhi polls, sparks are flying once again. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Tried back channel for Kulbhushan Jadhav's release: Salve

Tried back channel for Kulbhushan Jadhav's release: Salve

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Salve was the lead counsel for India in the Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice which had last year ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence awarded to the retired naval officer after a closed trial.

Are you ostriches? Censor Board gets an earful from HC

Are you ostriches? Censor Board gets an earful from HC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'Nobody has given you (CBFC) the intellectual morality and authority to decide what one wants to watch and see,' the court said.

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Pandya offers 'regrets' in response to BCCI show cause

Pandya offers 'regrets' in response to BCCI show cause

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Pandya and teammate K L Rahul were issued show cause notices by the BCCI for their remarks on women which triggered a social media storm. Regret and not apology was what Pandya offered in his reply.

Maoists trigger blast as forces begin operation

Maoists trigger blast as forces begin operation

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Nearly 600 Central Reserve Police Force personnel arrived in the district on Thursday as reinforcements for the existing security personnel.

Sri Lanka re-imposes ban on LTTE

Sri Lanka re-imposes ban on LTTE

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Sri Lankan government on Wednesday night decided to formally ban the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a move signalling end of prospects of peace talks with the Tamil Tigers against whom the security forces have launched a major offensive. The decision to ban the outfit with effect from midnight on Wednesday was taken at an emergency Cabinet meeting chaired by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

US government shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

US government shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Trump has refused to sign any stopgap spending bill that does not has provisions to fund a wall along the US-Mexico border which he says is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants.

How our commandos delivered the message at Pakistan's door

How our commandos delivered the message at Pakistan's door

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'The Pakistanis were lulled adequately to provide one of the fundamental prerequisites for successful execution of such an option: Surprise.' 'The other requisite: Deception in terms of selection of areas for launch/time of offensive action,' explains Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Pak to shift troops from Indian border

Pak to shift troops from Indian border

Rediff.com9 May 2009

Under pressure from the US, President Asif Ali Zardari today said Pakistan is ready to shift some of its troops from the Indian border to its western frontier to fight the Taliban and al-Qaeda terrorists. The US has been pressing Pakistan to step up its offensive against the Taliban but Islamabad has been reluctant to move troops from the eastern border as it considers India as its main threat.

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress, thus preventing the Democratic move to overthrow him, for which they required two-thirds of votes in the 100-member House.

AP: Journalists arrested over article on Dalits

AP: Journalists arrested over article on Dalits

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Amid high drama, the editor and two journalists of a leading Telugu daily Andhra Jyothi were arrested on Tuesday night for publishing an allegedly offensive story on Dalit organisations and its leaders.

Sporting Goa hold East Bengal

Sporting Goa hold East Bengal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

Sporting Clube De Goa's title aspirations today received a jolt as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kolkata giants East Bengal in the 19th round of the ONGC-I-League match at Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Major General Sujan Singh Uban, a legendary veteran of the Second World War, was a natural choice to raise, train and command the Special Frontier Force and mould them into a well oiled fighting machine, recalls his son Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd), who led SFF troops during the Kargil War.

Soccer Extras: Newest ISL team Hyderabad FC unveil jersey

Soccer Extras: Newest ISL team Hyderabad FC unveil jersey

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 4

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 4

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Monday.

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India was fooled into believing that Communist China wanted a 'negotiated' settlement with the Tibetans; it was never the case, says Claude Arpi.

7 tips to prevent hair loss!

7 tips to prevent hair loss!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Even as a teen, Syed Firdaus Ashraf was terrified about losing his hair. So here's what he did.

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'Like General Patton, possibly the greatest exponent of the art of war, Vajpayee had the ability to be always on the offensive,' assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Did Vinod Sehgal die in Tsangdgar or was he taken PoW to Tibet or China? Why has the IAF kept so quiet for all these years, asks Claude Arpi.

Worlds: Manju Rani enters final; Mary Kom, 2 others sign off with bronze

Worlds: Manju Rani enters final; Mary Kom, 2 others sign off with bronze

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Six-time champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) was beaten by Turkey's Busenaz Cakiroglu in the semi-finals and had to settle for a bronze medal in the World Women's Boxing Championships, in Ulan-Ude, on Saturday.

Ronaldo denies calling rival Messi 'motherf*****'

Ronaldo denies calling rival Messi 'motherf*****'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has heatedly denied suggestions that he calls Argentine ace Lionel Messi offensive nicknames.

Pakistan PM appoints 22 MPs as special envoys to 'fight Kashmir cause'

Pakistan PM appoints 22 MPs as special envoys to 'fight Kashmir cause'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

The Pakistani prime minister urged the special envoys to ensure their efforts for highlighting the Kashmir cause across the world.

Balakot air strike: Brace for retaliation

Balakot air strike: Brace for retaliation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Not only is there a possibility for a conventional retaliation by Pakistan, there could also be terror attacks.

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.