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CRPF vehicles ambushed in Assam, red alert sounded

CRPF vehicles ambushed in Assam, red alert sounded

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Suspected United Liberation Front of Asom militants detonated an improvised explosive device targeting a Central Reserve Police Force team in Assam's Goalpara district in the wee hours of Thursday but none was hurt.

Let's Hope India Gets Lucky With Growth

Let's Hope India Gets Lucky With Growth

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

After bumbling for years since 2014, the Modi government seems to believe that massive government expenditure will lead us to prosperity supported by 'seat-of-the-pants' decision-making, observes Debashis Basu.

Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Verstappen wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The national capital battled weather conditions in the "red category" as the maximum temperature recorded at the Palam observatory was 46.1C,

Demi Moore, George Clooney, Oprah: Hollywood's humanitarian side

Demi Moore, George Clooney, Oprah: Hollywood's humanitarian side

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Amidst all the glitz, glamour and luxury yacht vacations, Hollywood stars make time for charity work too.

Pick Your India Team For New Zealand Semi-Final

Pick Your India Team For New Zealand Semi-Final

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Will India retain the same playing XI?

CBI arrests 3 in Balasore train crash case for culpable homicide

CBI arrests 3 in Balasore train crash case for culpable homicide

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday took into custody three railway personnel in connection with the June 2 Balasore train accident, making its first arrests in the case, officials said.

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A summary of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage action, on Wednesday.

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Modi noted that India has always stood for peaceful resolution of issues and direct dialogue between the two parties.

Army, BSF sound red alert against Pak drones

Army, BSF sound red alert against Pak drones

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

BSF troops guarding over 180 km of IB with Pakistan have strengthened their observation posts and 'listening posts' to keep a close watch against any intrusion by drones.

Vishy Anand to play against fans to raise funds for COVID-19

Vishy Anand to play against fans to raise funds for COVID-19

Rediff.com11 May 2021

India's chess maestro Viswanathan Anand along with Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika, Nihal Sarin and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa will be offering simultaneous exhibitions on Chess.com to support COVID-19 relief in India on Thursday.

Premature to link extreme heat in India, Pak solely to climate change: WMO

Premature to link extreme heat in India, Pak solely to climate change: WMO

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The global body added that national meteorological and hydrological departments in both countries are working closely with health and disaster management agencies to roll out heat health action plans.

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Therefore, these people want Imran Khan out of the elections whenever it is held.' 'For this, he will have to be disqualified from contesting on the basis of cases against him, declaring that he is not sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous).'

SAFF Final: India battle Kuwait for ninth title

SAFF Final: India battle Kuwait for ninth title

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

This will be the second time India will face Kuwait in the tournament. They had played out a 1-1 draw in an acrimonious Group A match last week.

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The Yamuna surged to a record 208.48 metres at 8 am, the Central Water Commission said on Thursday, adding that it is likely to rise to 208.75 metres by 4 pm.

Superstorm Sandy not yet over: Obama

Superstorm Sandy not yet over: Obama

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Describing the crisis triggered by superstorm Sandy as "heartbreaking" for the entire nation, US President Barack Obama has warned the storm was "not yet over".

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Sydney Test: Players to pay tribute to Aus firefighters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Signed playing shirts from the Boxing Day Test will be auctioned online from Thursday, with all proceeds also going to the Australian Red Cross.

Modi continues turban tradition for I-Day

Modi continues turban tradition for I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a saffron headgear with red patterns and a long tail for the 75th Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma on KL Rahul's removal as vice-captain

Rohit Sharma on KL Rahul's removal as vice-captain

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Rahul, who has failed to cross the 25-run mark in his last 10 Test innings, was removed as vice-captain following the second Test in Delhi

Ronaldo donates 100k euros to help Afghan landmine victims

Ronaldo donates 100k euros to help Afghan landmine victims

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Real Madrid's soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo donated 100,000 euros on behalf of UEFA to help rehabilitate Afghans who have lost limbs, mostly landmine victims, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday.

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Manchester United's miserable season continued with a 3-2 home defeat by Galatasaray.

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

'Chandrayaan data to be crucial for settlement on moon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 holds immense potential for gathering critical data and will significantly contribute to the understanding of the Moon, a former top National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) official has said, describing India-United States space partnership further moving to the moon.

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Many families in the affected area are finding it hard to sever their emotional ties with their homes and move out.

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Real Madrid fans and players showed their support for Vinicius Jr who was subjected to racial abuse over the weekend.

Women's WC: Spain crush Costa Rica in group opener

Women's WC: Spain crush Costa Rica in group opener

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Spain began their Women's World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion by beating Costa Rica

Soccer: Gerrard to coach Saudi side Al-Ettifaq; Fabregas retires

Soccer: Gerrard to coach Saudi side Al-Ettifaq; Fabregas retires

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Fabregas hangs up his boots, to coach Italian club.

They will come out as better, richer cricketers: Ashwin

They will come out as better, richer cricketers: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Following their loss in the T20I series to West Indies, the young Indian team, led by Hardik Pandya, faced a lot of criticism and backlash.

Why Leonardo Is In A Killer Mood

Why Leonardo Is In A Killer Mood

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Martin Scorsese returns with his two favourite actors Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio in his compelling new drama, Killers Of The Flower Moon.

What Jennifer Loves Wearing...

What Jennifer Loves Wearing...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

She has been serving up style inspo with her playful, confident and glamorous sartorial choices.

Time to take action on climate change: Yuvraj on Aus bushfire

Time to take action on climate change: Yuvraj on Aus bushfire

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Former India World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Thursday termed the raging bushfire in Australia as tragic, and said it's time some action is taken against the serious issue of climate change. Australia is facing one of its most devastating bushfire crisis which has already left at least 18 people dead.

US, China aircraft carriers in rare showdown in Taiwan Strait

US, China aircraft carriers in rare showdown in Taiwan Strait

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

China and the US flexed their naval might by deploying aircraft carriers in a rare showdown in the Taiwan Strait, the narrow channel that separates the Chinese mainland from Taiwan, as Beijing fumed over US House Speaker's meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in Washington.

6 cops among 12 hurt after violence during Muharram processions in Delhi

6 cops among 12 hurt after violence during Muharram processions in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Twelve people, including six police personnel, were injured in the clashes, they said.

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

'Canada Created A Khalistani Frankenstein's Monster'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'And when the floats go by in the parade garlanded and decorated with the posters of gun toting assassins and murderers and martyrs, you look the other way.' 'And in return we will bring you 10,000 votes because the people of the gurdwaras will vote as we tell them to vote.'

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Deepika D-A-Z-Z-L-E-S Paris

Deepika D-A-Z-Z-L-E-S Paris

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The movie star dialed into her chic girly side at Paris Fashion Week.

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'All hydropower projects in the Himalayan region must be stopped.' 'Joshimath is not alone.'

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

J-K tunnel collapse: 9 more bodies found, rescue op ends

J-K tunnel collapse: 9 more bodies found, rescue op ends

Rediff.com21 May 2022

With the bodies of all the missing workers recovered, the two-day rescue operation ended late on Saturday evening.