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Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu, targets forward posts

Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu, targets forward posts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Sunday resorted to small arms firing on forward Border Outposts along the international border in Jammu district.

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

These fresh violations came after a gap of one month and four days along Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

QPR striker Vargas out for six weeks

QPR striker Vargas out for six weeks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Queens Park Rangers striker Eduardo Vargas will be out of action for six weeks due to a knee ligament injury, the player's agent said on Monday.

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Once Mazar-i-Sharif falls, some isolate pockets of resistance may remain, which the Taliban would tackle through political work or coercion, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

3 paramilitary troopers killed in Karachi blast

3 paramilitary troopers killed in Karachi blast

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The powerful bomb packed with ball bearings was hidden in a pile of earth beside a road, Deputy Inspector General of Police Akram Naeem said.

First Look: British PM Cameron at English Premier League match

First Look: British PM Cameron at English Premier League match

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron watches the English Premier League match between Queens Park Rangers and Aston Villa with his son Arthur at Loftus Road in London on Sunday.

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Denmark have rediscovered their hunger and are starting to believe they can secure the trophy they won in spectacular fashion in 1992.

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition just named the winner of this year's LUMIX People's Choice Award, and the perfectly-timed photo by wildlife filmmaker and photographer Sam Rowley is just too good to keep to ourselves. Selected from over 48,000 submitted images and 25 impressive finalists, Rowley's winning photo is called "Station Squabble," and it features two mice getting into a tussle over some leftover crumbs in the London Underground.

Referee slammed after nine-man Chelsea lose

Referee slammed after nine-man Chelsea lose

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Manager Andre Villas-Boas criticised referee Chris Foy after his Chelsea team had two players sent off in a shock 1-0 defeat at west London neighbours Queens Park Rangers on Sunday.

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Warning that the 24-hour long lull on the border can take "any turn any time", the Border Security Force on Sunday said that it was fully prepared to deal with any eventuality and any border build-up by the Pakistani side on the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Lift off at last for Van Gaal as Manchester United thrash QPR

Lift off at last for Van Gaal as Manchester United thrash QPR

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

The Louis van Gaal era finally got lift off as Manchester United demolished Queens Park Rangers 4-0 on Sunday for their first win since the Dutchman took charge at Old Trafford.

Football Briefs: Fiorentina honour Astori with win over Benevento

Football Briefs: Fiorentina honour Astori with win over Benevento

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

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

'Isolation' not helping Kashmir's football players, says coach Robertson

'Isolation' not helping Kashmir's football players, says coach Robertson

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Scotsman David Robertson, who guided Real Kashmir FC to the top-flight of Indian football in an extraordinary season, says "isolation" is coming in the way of the valley's talented players getting recognition.

EPL: Zarate joins QPR on loan from West Ham

EPL: Zarate joins QPR on loan from West Ham

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Argentine striker Mauro Zarate could make his debut for Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers this weekend after joining on loan from West Ham United on Tuesday.

EPL: Barkley helps Everton to win over struggling QPR

EPL: Barkley helps Everton to win over struggling QPR

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Ross Barkley scored a sublime goal as Everton beat Queens Park Rangers 3-1 at Goodison Park on Monday to subject the travel-weary Londoners to their eighth away defeat in as many Premier League matches this season.

Pak violates ceasefire twice, jawan injured

Pak violates ceasefire twice, jawan injured

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

With this, the number of ceasefire violations along the IB and the LoC in the state after surgical strikes by the Indian Army in PoK has risen to 31.

Death toll in Pakistan suicide attack at Wagah Border rises to 61

Death toll in Pakistan suicide attack at Wagah Border rises to 61

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The death toll in the horrific suicide attack that shook Pakistan minutes after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah climbed to 61 on Monday. Security agencies have arrested about 20 suspects from the Indo-Pak border area.

Video: When pro off-roaders took me on a thrilling ride!

Video: When pro off-roaders took me on a thrilling ride!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Watch the Auto Expo 2018 highlight.

4 injured as Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd time in 48 hours

4 injured as Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd time in 48 hours

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Two Border Security Force jawans were among four persons injured when Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire for the third time in less than 48 hours by firing with small arms, automatic weapons and mortar shells on 10 border out posts and civilian areas along the International Border in Jammu district.

World wrestling body asks all federations to suspend dealing with India

World wrestling body asks all federations to suspend dealing with India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The denial of visa to Pakistani shooters had led to the International Olympic Committee suspending discussions with India for hosting future global events.

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bala Devi is hoping for an Indian Super League-style women's league in the near future.

I-League: Dempo down Viva Kerala

I-League: Dempo down Viva Kerala

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Despite the presence of India player N P Pradeep in the Viva Kerala midfield, the home side went down 0-2 to Dempo in a 13th round I-League match at the Municipal Jawahar Stadium in Kannur on Thursday. After a barren first-half, the Goan outfit forged ahead in the 70th minute through a booming long-ranger from Roberto Silva and Joaquim Abranches sealed Viva's fate with an accurate long ranger in the 77th.

Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again

Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Pakistan army again violated bilateral ceasefire in the Mendhar sector of the Line of Control in Jammu region on Sunday.

Swept away from herd in Mahanadi river, 5 elephants swim to safety

Swept away from herd in Mahanadi river, 5 elephants swim to safety

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Elephants were trapped by a sudden release of flood waters at the Mundali Barrage. Five of them were swept away from the herd

Football Roundup: Lille overcome Marseille; PSG win

Football Roundup: Lille overcome Marseille; PSG win

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

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

Night of terror and gunfire for 60 villages along Indo-Pak border

Night of terror and gunfire for 60 villages along Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Pakistani troops targeted over 60 hamlets and scores of border posts in heavy overnight shelling in Kathua and Samba districts, with mortar bombs landing deep inside Indian territory.

Pak firing on R-Day: BSF lodges strong protest

Pak firing on R-Day: BSF lodges strong protest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Lodging a strong protest with Pakistan Rangers over the border skirmishes on Republic Day, the Border Security Force on Wednesday said Pakistani forward posts were instrumental in facilitating infiltration into Indian territory and warned their counterparts of a strong reaction if such incidents continued.

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This is the second major ceasefire violation along the IB this month and came despite Director General Military Operations of the two countries agreeing, on May 29, to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".

Pakistan suspects 'foreign hand' in Wagah attack

Pakistan suspects 'foreign hand' in Wagah attack

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Pakistan's Punjab government has said that the involvement of a "foreign hand" could not be ruled out in the Wagah Border suicide bombing, even after three homegrown militant factions separately claimed responsibility for the attack that killed at least 61 people.

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Footage showed the Leeds players in an open-top double-decker bus, surrounded by a swarming mass of chanting fans enveloped in smoke from flares and fireworks.

Steelers survive Imphal scare

Steelers survive Imphal scare

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Orissa Steelers beat Imphal Rangers via a golden goal to go to the top of the table with 12 points in Tier II in the Premier Hockey League.

22 NRIs in Queen's birthday list

22 NRIs in Queen's birthday list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

As many as 22 non-resident Indians, including leading industralist Rami Ranger and academician Pritpal Singh, figure in Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's birthday honours list.

The stories behind the costumes at Comic Con

The stories behind the costumes at Comic Con

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

At Mumbai Comic Con 2018, which was held over the weekend, we asked people how much they spent on their costumes.

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

US approves sale of $1.9-bn Integrated Air Defence Weapon System to India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

It also comes ahead of a possible visit by President Donald Trump to India later this month. Trump is set to visit India on a two-day trip between February 23 and 26 and both sides are in the process of fine-tuning his schedule, according to sources in New Delhi.

British honour for NRI industrialist

British honour for NRI industrialist

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Leading NRI industrialist Rami Ranger was on Saturday made a member of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to business and to the British Asian community.

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Former Bayern Munich coach Flick takes over Germany to 2024

Increased Pak activity on Jammu border: BSF

Increased Pak activity on Jammu border: BSF

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

GK Bansal, additional director general of the BSF, was quoted by a private television channel, as saying that Pakistani Rangers were building embankments, bunkers and observation towers and said that this was too close for comfort, as they were just 10 to 15 meters from the international border.

Pak troops violate ceasefire along international border in Jammu

Pak troops violate ceasefire along international border in Jammu

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Violating the ceasefire, Pakistani troops on Sunday fired on border out posts along the International Border in Jammu district.

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

New Delhi should resist any temptation to act as spoiler and instead should cooperate with its SCO partners in reaching a regional consensus behind the formation of an interim government in Kabul, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Diwali illuminates India

Diwali illuminates India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

People visited their kith and kin, exchanged festive greetings and sweets while social media, including the likes of WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter, was flooded with Diwali messages as many took the virtual route to convey their wishes.