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If this is what happens in Delhi, God forbid...

If this is what happens in Delhi, God forbid...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'That one of Delhi's busiest crossings, within a stone's throw of Lutyens' habitat, should be hostage to the mercy of hoodlums, who think nothing of attacking and thieving in plain sight of thousands of commuters without dread of reprisal, is scary,' says Kishore Singh.

Let the army do its job, please

Let the army do its job, please

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The military continues to battle difficult circumstances in Kashmir. Let's not add to their woes by spreading half-baked stories, factually incorrect posts and inaccurate articles.

India, Japan and US hold first 'JAI' trilateral meet at G-20

India, Japan and US hold first 'JAI' trilateral meet at G-20

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

PM Modi articulated five action points that would serve the common interest of promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Bigg Boss 10: A 100-crore moviestar in the house!

Bigg Boss 10: A 100-crore moviestar in the house!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

More drama unfolds on Bigg Boss 10!

Uri attackers scaled LoC fence using ladder: Probe

Uri attackers scaled LoC fence using ladder: Probe

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Army officials said one of the four attackers had infiltrated using the gaps along the fence near Salamabad nallah and erected a ladder on the Indian side of the fence, while the other three had a ladder on their side.

With tears in his eyes...Chilean soccer star Vidal asks for forgiveness

With tears in his eyes...Chilean soccer star Vidal asks for forgiveness

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Choking back tears, midfielder Arturo Vidal made a public apology for crashing his Ferrari.

Centre 'satisfied' with Amarnath yatra security arrangements

Centre 'satisfied' with Amarnath yatra security arrangements

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Several measure have been taken to beef up security for the pilgrimage.

What the Raksha Mantri must do

What the Raksha Mantri must do

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Ajai Shukla presents an action plan for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to fix the systemic weaknesses in defence.

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

New Delhi remains a priggish suitor to Washington's overtures, but it has begun appreciating potential tech benefits to ties with the US.

He quit a well paying job to write Bala

He quit a well paying job to write Bala

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'The most difficult thing in the world is to convince someone to put Rs 20 crore on your movie script.'

How long will the Railways compromise on safety?

How long will the Railways compromise on safety?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

The maintenance of track is increasingly becoming mechanised and capital-intensive.

Al Qaeda planning Paris-style attack in UK, warns MI5 chief

Al Qaeda planning Paris-style attack in UK, warns MI5 chief

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The Al Qaeda network is plotting a terrorist strike in Britain to inflict mass casualties similar to the newsroom massacre at the satirical French weekly Charlie Hebdo that killed 12 people, Britain's spy chief has warned.

Squandering away the Myanmar advantage

Squandering away the Myanmar advantage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The bravado of NDA ministers may have undone the gains made in cross-border security cooperation over the past several years.

India-Japan 2+2 dialogue: An eyesore for China

India-Japan 2+2 dialogue: An eyesore for China

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The India-Japan 2+2 dialogue added strategic heft to the special relationship in the wake of growing Chinese assertiveness on regional affairs, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Sheena Bora Trial: Friday fracas in court

Sheena Bora Trial: Friday fracas in court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Noise levels began to climb and everyone else in the room stared agape as the fracas escalated, including the trio of accused at the back. Peter, Sanjeev and Indrani stood at the edge of their enclosure craning to see the spectacle.

Curfew imposed in entire Kashmir Valley on Eid

Curfew imposed in entire Kashmir Valley on Eid

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

This is probably for the first time that curfew is in place on the day of Eid festival ever since militancy broke out in the state in 1990.

Modi's US visit improves India's image in China

Modi's US visit improves India's image in China

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The American efforts to make India a security partner have enhanced India's importance to Chinese decision makers and new recognition of India's importance and achievements are reflected in a much more positive reporting about India in the State-controlled media, says Walter Andersen.

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

When the home minister's daughter was kidnapped

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'For a man who had just received news of his daughter's kidnapping, he showed no sign of anxiety or agitation.' 'Here is a cool customer, I thought to myself.' 'The only thing he said was, 'I would not have been so anxious had they kidnapped my son'.' 'He told me that his daughter Rubaiya, who was a medical intern, was returning home from the hospital in a minibus when it was stopped close to the Mufti's house.' 'She was taken by four armed militants.' A gripping excerpt from Moosa Raza's Kashmir: Land Of Regrets.

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

He said the Pakistan Air Force was detected and the Indian Air Force responded instantly.

Is the Naxal threat in Telangana overrated?

Is the Naxal threat in Telangana overrated?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

A couple of years ago when the Telangana movement was at its peak, there was much talk that its formation could lead to the rise of a Naxal movement. Many Telangana supporters dismissed this view, stating that this was just another ploy by the Union government to stall the formation of the state. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Many pictures showed The Skeleton Named Sheena. For the purpose of the photographs, the skeleton had been re-assembled and looked straight at the camera.

Myanmar pushes into Indian territory, occupies Manipur villages

Myanmar pushes into Indian territory, occupies Manipur villages

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Ahead of Sushma Swaraj's visit, Myanmarese soldiers take over Indian territory.

Will this awkward handshake bring an end to Japan-China spat?

Will this awkward handshake bring an end to Japan-China spat?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

In a diplomatic breakthrough, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe on Monday held their maiden talks, marking the "first step" towards mending ties between the two Asian rivals after years of territorial disputes and animosity due to wartime history.

India, China developing mechanism to prevent face-offs: Antony

India, China developing mechanism to prevent face-offs: Antony

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

India and China are trying to develop effective mechanisms to prevent the "embarrassing" face-offs between their troops along the "disputed" points of the Line of Actual Control, Defence Minister A K Antony said in New Delhi on Friday.

'Maxi's catch was more satisfying but technically a little easier'

'Maxi's catch was more satisfying but technically a little easier'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Two stunning catches by Mitchell Starc gave Royal Challengers Bangalore a great chance of defending a modest total against Kings XI Punjab, and the Australian felt that dismissing destructive batsman Glenn Maxwell with his brilliant effort was very "satisfying".

Security beefed up in TN following anonymous call

Security beefed up in TN following anonymous call

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Security in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu has been further beefed up following an anonymous telephone call about infiltration of terrorists, days after an intelligence alert that they could sneak in from Sri Lanka and attack Madurai, Mayiladuthurai and Rameswaram in the state.

Baloch opposition to CPEC should worry China

Baloch opposition to CPEC should worry China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'The separatist resurgence in Balochistan is thwarting Pakistan's plans to build CPEC projects to optimally utilise Balochistan's energy reserves,' points out Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Chinese incursions on; PLA once came 2kms close to Indian posts

Chinese incursions on; PLA once came 2kms close to Indian posts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Three months after the 21-day stand-off in Depsang valley in Ladakh, Chinese troops again came deep inside the Indian territory in that area last week to reach upto 2 kms close to Indian posts, in one of five such incursions in the recent past.

After violent Saturday, Tamil Nadu limps back to normalcy

After violent Saturday, Tamil Nadu limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Normalcy was returning to Tamil Nadu on Sunday, a day after sporadic violence erupted in several parts of the state in the wake of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's conviction in the disproportionate assets case.

Ship with Rs 1,600 cr heroin sailed from Gujarat coast: Cong

Ship with Rs 1,600 cr heroin sailed from Gujarat coast: Cong

Rediff.com11 May 2014

Congress on Sunday alleged that heroin worth Rs 1,600 crore seized by Australian maritime force off the Kenya coast last month originated from Gujarat and sought to punch holes in Narendra Modi's claims of providing strong national security.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

Pak terror havens : Iran's had enough!

Pak terror havens : Iran's had enough!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

In the Middle East, which is already coping with the Qatar-Saudi Arabia tensions, comes another pressure point.

Ham operators pick up suspicious 'cross border conversation' of GJM activists

Ham operators pick up suspicious 'cross border conversation' of GJM activists

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Most of the coded signals and communications were in Nepali and Tibetan languages.

2 killed, 7 hurt in blast near Manipur CM's residence

2 killed, 7 hurt in blast near Manipur CM's residence

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The bomb (improvised explosive device), planted near the roadside at Yaiskul bus stand here to attack the security personnel, went off at 6.20 am killing one person on the spot and injuring eight others, they said.

Why BSF wants 81.7 km of Indo-Bangla border fenced urgently

Why BSF wants 81.7 km of Indo-Bangla border fenced urgently

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

The issue of erecting fences along the international Indo-Bangla border was in cold storage for last several years.

Obama lashes out at opponents for not passing immigration bill

Obama lashes out at opponents for not passing immigration bill

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Obama announced to take a series of executive actions, including a shift of immigration enforcement resources.

Sensex, Nifty rise 1% as Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

Sensex, Nifty rise 1% as Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, auto and realty witnessed strong buying demand in trades today

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Could Partition have been less bloody?

Could Partition have been less bloody?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

The British administration ignored the mounting evidence of violence between Hindus and Muslims... Military historian Barney White-Spunner traces the countdown to the tragedy in his book, Partition.