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Talks with Pak are bound to fail: Brajesh Mishra

Talks with Pak are bound to fail: Brajesh Mishra

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Noting that Pakistan had done nothing on the 26/11 case, former National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra on Tuesday said the government had made a "serious mistake" by holding talks and these were "bound to fail".

Lodha recommendations: BCCI to wait for Supreme Court verdict

Lodha recommendations: BCCI to wait for Supreme Court verdict

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The BCCI has maintained its opposition to some of the reforms recommended by the Lodha committee and will wait for the Supreme Court's verdict on the matter come December 5.

'Headley's claim on Ishrat baseless'

'Headley's claim on Ishrat baseless'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley's reported claim that Ishrat Jahan, killed in an encounter with police in Gujarat in 2004, was a suicide bomber of the terror outfit has been contested by the father of the man killed along with her.

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Why Madhuri DUMPED Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Sanjay Dutt's relationship with Madhuri Dixit, the break up and heartache that followed.

Chhattisgarh: Naxals attack CRPF convoy, 27 killed

Chhattisgarh: Naxals attack CRPF convoy, 27 killed

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

In a major Naxal attack, 27 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were on Tuesday shot dead and seven injured in an ambush in a remote area of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district.

Pakistan's 26/11 probe hasn't moved an inch: India

Pakistan's 26/11 probe hasn't moved an inch: India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

India on Sunday said attempt to bring the guilty in Mumbai attacks to justice "has not moved an inch" in Pakistan and hoped that country will learn from New Delhi's "fair" handling of the Samjhauta Express blast case and punish the perpetrators of the 26/11 carnage.

'I am glad I got married before the lockdown'

'I am glad I got married before the lockdown'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'We have known each other for the last five years.' 'He patiently waited for me and finally proposed last year.' 'It was beautiful, just the sort of thing I had always imagined.'

Central forces to clear blockade in Manipur

Central forces to clear blockade in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Centre will send forces to remove blockade of national highway passing through Nagaland, said Home Secretary G K Pillai on Monday.

Vanzara letter: NGO demands Modi's arrest, Prez rule in Guj

Vanzara letter: NGO demands Modi's arrest, Prez rule in Guj

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

In the wake of IPS officer D G Vanzara's explosive letter indicting Chief Minister Narendra Modi over encounter cases, a Gujarat-based NGO has demanded his arrest and imposition of President's rule in the state.

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Have you heard Suryakant Sawhney sing?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Hindi lyrics are no bar to the global appeal of his music.

First Look: Dileep's Karyasthan

First Look: Dileep's Karyasthan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

A look at Thomson's Malayalam directorial debut.

Dulquer Salmaan's Kammatipaadam gets A certificate

Dulquer Salmaan's Kammatipaadam gets A certificate

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Getting married this summer?

Getting married this summer?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Designer duo Falguni & Shane Peacock recently unveiled their Summer Bride 2016 collection. Take a look!

Kishenji calls for Chidambaram's resignation

Kishenji calls for Chidambaram's resignation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

"We demand the resignation of Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah and state Director General of Police Girish Kumar in connection with Azad's murder," Maoist leader Kishenji told PTI over phone.

PIX: Jacqueline, Malaika, Diljit mingle at an awards show

PIX: Jacqueline, Malaika, Diljit mingle at an awards show

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

A look at the red carpet arrivals.

What is home secretary talking about, SC asks govt

What is home secretary talking about, SC asks govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Supreme Court on Wednesday wanted to know whether there was any substance in the reported statement of Home Secretary G K Pillai who said that what has come into the public domain from the Niira Radia tapes in connection with 2G spectrum was merely the 'tip of the iceberg'. "We don't know whether it is true or not or whether he has given an interview at all," a bench comprising Justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly said.

Pak doing NOTHING to punish 26/11 masterminds: India

Pak doing NOTHING to punish 26/11 masterminds: India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

India on Monday said Pakistan's move to take ahead the prosecution of masterminds of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks is nothing but a 'facade' as it is doing nothing to pursue the people who were instructing the group of terrorists from the 'control room' on that day.

Father-son duo in Traffic

Father-son duo in Traffic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the Malayalam film industry, right here!

'Baba Ramdev was hiding in a saree'

'Baba Ramdev was hiding in a saree'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

"The Baba was hiding in a saree of his female devotees when we arrested him at 4.15 am." said G K Plillai, home secretary while talking to rediff.com. He said Baba is on his way to Hardwar in police custody, and he is calm and cooperating.

It's not just another national award for Adoor Gopalakrishnan

It's not just another national award for Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

India's best director on winning his ninth national award.

Sports Shorts: Khade wins gold at Singapore Swimming C'ships

Sports Shorts: Khade wins gold at Singapore Swimming C'ships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Geetha Johri becomes Gujarat's 1st woman DGP, replaces PP Pandey

Geetha Johri becomes Gujarat's 1st woman DGP, replaces PP Pandey

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Johri is the one who has been accused in the Sohrabuddin-Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case. However, the special Central Bureau of Investigation court discharged her from the case in March 2015, as the prosecution failed to obtain sanction for her prosecution from the state government.

US probing if ISI had role in Mumbai attacks

US probing if ISI had role in Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

In the wake of India's assertion that the Inter State Intelligence was involved in the Mumbai attacks, the Obama Administration has said it was investigating the matter to find out whether Pakistan's spy agency played a role in the 26/11 terror strikes.

Review: Krishna Nee Latege Baro is funny

Review: Krishna Nee Latege Baro is funny

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

This Kannada film comes sans a long storyline and wishes to tickle your funny bone through its characters played by Ramesh Arvind, Mohan, Neethu and Nidhi.

Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Video: Why did Ustad Amjad Ali Khan invite Karan Johar?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

The sarod maestro launched his book, Master On Masters.

Your summer pics: Kids in a tub

Your summer pics: Kids in a tub

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

We invited you, our dear readers, to share your unusual summer pictures with us and here is a fresh set of responses.

Did hawks in Pakistan derail the talks?

Did hawks in Pakistan derail the talks?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Government sources said the hawkish elements in Pakistan, which do not want dialogue between the two countries, were upset when the talks between the Home Ministers and Home Secretaries went off well last month.

Ex-home secretary R K Singh set to join BJP tomorrow

Ex-home secretary R K Singh set to join BJP tomorrow

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Former Union Home Secretary RK Singh is expected to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday afternoon.

How Lashkar benefits from Kashmir tension

How Lashkar benefits from Kashmir tension

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Mounting tensions in Kashmir has come as a shot in the arm for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, which has been looking desperately for a reason to keep the Valley on the boil.

Vishal romances three beauties in next Tamil movie

Vishal romances three beauties in next Tamil movie

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Mumbai actresses Neetu Chandra, Sarah Jane and Tanushree Dutta will star with the Tamil actor in Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai.

Separatists instigate violence in J&K: Centre

Separatists instigate violence in J&K: Centre

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Giving a clean chit to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Centre said "unruly mobs" were behind the violence in the Kashmir Valley and asserted that the government would not cow down to the separatists' tactics.

How a joke and some juice led to Indo-Pak bonhomie

How a joke and some juice led to Indo-Pak bonhomie

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

The SAARC summit on Interior/Home affairs had a cold start on Thursday when the Indo-Pak interior secretaries had miscommunication in their one on one meeting and the delegates failed to approve few key proposals to cooperate in the fields of police and immigration.

Foreign security official detained at hotel

Foreign security official detained at hotel

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

A security official attached to an international team was on Sunday detained at the entrance of a five star hotel in New Delhi after a firearm was recovered from him during a security check.

India, Nepal discuss border issues, Maoists

India, Nepal discuss border issues, Maoists

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

India and Nepal on Friday launched their crucial two-day home secretary-level talks in Kathmandu. The two sides are expected to ink an extradition treaty and formulate a border security and management strategy. Home Secretary G K Pillai, who arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday evening, commenced the bilateral security meeting with his Nepalese counterpart Govinda Kusum and is likely to seek tough action against those carrying out anti-India activities from this country.

No separate inquiry on Azad's encounter: Centre

No separate inquiry on Azad's encounter: Centre

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Centre will not conduct a 'separate inquiry' into the death of Maoist leader Azad in an encounter with security forces in Andhra Pradesh, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai has said.

Court stays release of Mohanlal-Sreenivasan film

Court stays release of Mohanlal-Sreenivasan film

Rediff.com13 May 2010

A court has issued a stay on the release of Oru Naal Varum till May 21 on a petition alleging plagiarisation.

Maoists will come for talks, hopes Centre

Maoists will come for talks, hopes Centre

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Notwithstanding the negative response of Maoists to its peace offers, the government is optimistic that the Left extremists would agree to talks once they "feel the heat" of the ongoing security operations.

Home Min convenes meeting of Naxal-hit states

Home Min convenes meeting of Naxal-hit states

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The Home Ministry, on Tuesday, convened a meeting of chief secretaries and police chiefs of nine states which are most hit by the left-wing extremism. Official sources said the 24th meeting of the Coordination committee on left wing extremism, chaired by Home Secretary G K Pillai, discussed the developmental activities that needs to be undertaken in the Naxal affected states.

Kerala Congress(J) splits, PJ Joseph resigns

Kerala Congress(J) splits, PJ Joseph resigns

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Kerala Public Works minister P J Joseph resigned from the Left Democratic Front ministry and announced the decision of his party to leave the LDF to merge with the Kerala Congress (Mani).

Report on Dantewada massacre submitted to PC

Report on Dantewada massacre submitted to PC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The one-man inquiry committee, appointed to probe the recent Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh which killed 76 security personnel, on Monday submitted its report to Home Minister P Chidambaram.Former chief of Border Security Force E N Rammohan submitted the report to Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai, who handed over it to the home minister.On April 6, nearly a thousand Maoists staged an ambush on a group of CRPF personnel, killing 75 of them, along with a state police head constable