News for 'Red Cross'

Mission Accomplished: India to end air evacuation from Yemen on high note

Mission Accomplished: India to end air evacuation from Yemen on high note

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The Indian Navy has done the impossible. Amidst heavy firing and war-like conditions, they have been able to evacuate 4,000 Indians from the strife-stricken country.

Boko Haram releases 82 Chibok girls in prisoner swap

Boko Haram releases 82 Chibok girls in prisoner swap

Rediff.com7 May 2017

A government official said consistent negotiations between the terrorist group Boko Haram and the Nigeria government resulted in the release of 82 girls.

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.

'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.'

Pulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan

Pulitzer-winning Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Danish Siddiqui, in his early 40s, was killed during clashes in Spin Boldak district in Kandahar, Tolo News quoted sources as saying.

'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.

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.

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

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.' 'It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.'

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.

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.

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The illegal trade in red sanders wood, which sells for up to Rs 80 lakh a tonne in some Asian countries, involves a complex nexus of smugglers and impoverished woodcutters.

Migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast, 117 bodies found

Migrant boat sinks off Libyan coast, 117 bodies found

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The bodies of 117 refugees have been recovered in the Mediterranean sea after a smuggling boat carrying mainly African migrants capsized off the coast of Libya

Pics: When Freida, Ashley, Cara rocked the red carpet

Pics: When Freida, Ashley, Cara rocked the red carpet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The Glamour Women of the Year Awards 2016 was a fashionable affair.

EPL PIX: Arsenal top table; Manchester Utd held

EPL PIX: Arsenal top table; Manchester Utd held

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

FinMin to kick-start Budget exercise from October 10

FinMin to kick-start Budget exercise from October 10

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The finance ministry will kick-start the exercise to prepare the annual Budget for 2023-24 from October 10, in the backdrop of revival of the Indian economy and fears of recession in developed countries. The budget for the next year will have to address critical issues of high inflation, job creation, boosting demand, and putting the economy on a sustained 8 per cent-plus growth path. On Wednesday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said inflation is no longer "red-lettered" and the priority for the government now is job creation and boosting growth.

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.

India vows not to cross 'red line' on fiscal deficit target

India vows not to cross 'red line' on fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The finance minister added that Indian government revenues are expected to increase by 21 per cent in the 2013-14 fiscal year.

Taliban releases five more hostages

Taliban releases five more hostages

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Their release comes a day after the Taliban announced that it would free all 19 hostages after South Korea's pledged to withdraw its military from Afghanistan and ban missionary groups from the country

Special Olympics athletes made to sleep on the floor!

Special Olympics athletes made to sleep on the floor!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Special Olympics athletes and coaches arriving in Los Angeles were forced to sleep on a gymnasium floor.

Jadeja takes 10 wkts as Blues crush Reds by 355 runs

Jadeja takes 10 wkts as Blues crush Reds by 355 runs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Ravindra Jadeja spiced up an otherwise uneventful final day with another lethal spell of left-arm spin as India Blue notched a crushing 355-run victory over India Red to win the inaugural day-night Duleep Trophy tournament, in Greater Noida, on Wednesday evening.

British soldiers killed 20 Iraqis in cold blood

British soldiers killed 20 Iraqis in cold blood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

British soldiers have been accused of executing up to 20 Iraqi prisoners in cold blood, a charge denied by the government.

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Annual reports: 5 red flags to watch out for

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.

'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.'

'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.

What went wrong for Australia in Delhi Test

What went wrong for Australia in Delhi Test

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Several batsmen played reckless sweep shots only to fall lbw or be bowled by the Indian spinners.

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.

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

EPL PIX: Reds on track for points record; City thump Newcastle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

Real Madrid to donate 1m euros to help displaced in Ukraine

Real Madrid to donate 1m euros to help displaced in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Olympic medallist who fled Belarus forced into exile again as Ukraine attacked

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins in Baku as Ferrari suffer

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins in Baku as Ferrari suffer

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Max Verstappen took full advantage of an engine failure for Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to win the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix.

William Shatner to miss Leonard Nimoy's funeral

William Shatner to miss Leonard Nimoy's funeral

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Shatner is scheduled to attend a Red Cross Ball in Florida while the funeral will be held in Californis.

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Jehan Daruvala swept to a double podium finish in the Saudi Arabian round of the Formula 2 Championship, in Jeddah, on Monday.

COVID-19: Govt plans 'larger force' to replace frontline workers

COVID-19: Govt plans 'larger force' to replace frontline workers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

It has decided to provide them with necessary training through online mode.

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Khalnayak's Charm And Controversy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A messy masala about an antihero bolstered by tons of whimsy, controversy and high drama, Khalnayak's hype is stuff of history. Sukanya Verma celebrates 30 years of this blockbuster.

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.'

'Much Bigger Disaster Looming Ahead In Joshimath'

'Much Bigger Disaster Looming Ahead In Joshimath'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'There were literally thousands of houses with cracks.' '40 percent of the town has been affected.'