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Asia Cup: Will India spring surprise against Bangladesh?

Asia Cup: Will India spring surprise against Bangladesh?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

India faces the dilemma of whether to provide more game time to their first-choice team or offer opportunities to fringe players ahead of the upcoming World Cup at home next month.

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Slain RPF officer's body wrapped in tricolour, sent to native place

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The RPF officer said a team of personnel of the force was accompanying the mortal remains to Sawai Madhopur and they will carry them to his native place from the railway station for the last rites.

'Kerala part of our success story': UAE extends helping hand to flood victims

'Kerala part of our success story': UAE extends helping hand to flood victims

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

The United Arab Emirates PM has come out in support for deluge-hit Kerala.

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd time; 42 ministers from OBC, SC/STs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, all ministers in Modi 2.0 Cabinet, took oath as cabinet ministers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In all, 71 ministers were sworn-in along with Modi, taking the strength of the Union council to 72.

How Sarfaraz mastered spin: 500 balls per day, 1600km car journey

How Sarfaraz mastered spin: 500 balls per day, 1600km car journey

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan's dominating performance against England's spinners in just his debut Test was no fluke.

Maha ATS says Delhi terror suspect had links to D-Company

Maha ATS says Delhi terror suspect had links to D-Company

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad on Wednesday claimed that terror suspect Jaan Mohammad Sheikh, arrested along with five others by the Delhi police, had links with the 'D-Company' about 20 years back.

Asia Cup PIX: India crush Nepal; storm into Super 4

Asia Cup PIX: India crush Nepal; storm into Super 4

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between India and Nepal played in Pallekele on Monday

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

UAE successfully launches Arab world's first Mars mission

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The spacecraft is expected to reach Mars orbit in about 200 days from now and then begin its mission to study the Red Planet's atmosphere.

PM Modi in Jordan on first leg of three-nation tour

PM Modi in Jordan on first leg of three-nation tour

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Jordan's King Abdullah II and said he had "wonderful" meeting that would further boost India-Jordan ties.

Accession Remains the Live-Wire of Kashmir Politics

Accession Remains the Live-Wire of Kashmir Politics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The festering dispute over the accession of Jammu and Kashmir stands out as one of the world's most volatile fault lines that divides regions, countries, societies, communities and ethnic groups, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs, on Sheikh Abdullah's 39th death anniversary.

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.

Asia Cup: Focus on Rohit, Kohli as India take on Nepal

Asia Cup: Focus on Rohit, Kohli as India take on Nepal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

India would want the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to get into ODI mode as soon as possible.

India, UAE ink 14 pacts; no word on $75 bn investment

India, UAE ink 14 pacts; no word on $75 bn investment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Terming his discussions as 'fruitful and productive', Modi said the discussions were wide ranging, covering the entire spectrum of the bilateral engagement.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jaish planned attack on RSS hq? Terrorist arrested for doing recce of site

Jaish planned attack on RSS hq? Terrorist arrested for doing recce of site

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Nagpur Anti Terrorism Squad unit has arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir who had allegedly conducted a recce of Dr Hedgewar Smriti Bhawan of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur, Maharashtra, last year, an official said on Wednesday.

Centre may not accept UAE's Rs 700 crore relief for Kerala

Centre may not accept UAE's Rs 700 crore relief for Kerala

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Interestingly, PM Modi had thanked his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for offering the support to the rain-battered state on August 18.

Shakti Mill gangrapes: All accused found guilty

Shakti Mill gangrapes: All accused found guilty

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday found all the accused in the Shakti Mills gangrape cases guilty.

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Russian President Putin arrives in Beijing for Winter Olympics

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Friday for the 2022 Winter Olympics and a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, bringing with him a deal to increase natural gas supplies to China amid rising tension with the West.

I want to BEAT the rapists: Mumbai gang rape victim in court

I want to BEAT the rapists: Mumbai gang rape victim in court

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The 18-year-old telephone operator who was allegedly gang raped in the Shakti Mills compound here on July 31 today deposed before a trial court and expressed her desire to get even with the accused who had beaten her up during the sexual assault.

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 1,000-mark; countries step in with aid

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 1,000-mark; countries step in with aid

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Floods triggered by the torrential rain since June 14 have wreaked havoc, inundating a vast swathe of flat land in the south and southwest of the country.

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The strikes are targeting tunnels, ammunition, and rockets all around Shifa. Hamas expects the IDF will enter the hospitals in one or two days.

Modi embarks on 4-day visit to West Asia

Modi embarks on 4-day visit to West Asia

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The prime minister's visit will begin from Palestine on February 10 after transiting through Jordan, where he will meet King Abdullah II.

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian prime minister to the country.

High-level panel to probe Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting

High-level panel to probe Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The probe committee comprises principal chief security commissioners of the Western Railway and the Central Railway, principal chief commercial manager of the North Western Railway, principal chief medical director of the North Central Railway and principal chief personnel officer of the West Central Railway.

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Asserting that terrorism is not linked to any religion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said it is no coincidence that despite there being around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been "incredibly low".

Mumbai police to summon Nupur Sharma over remarks on Prophet

Mumbai police to summon Nupur Sharma over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Mumbai police will summon Nupur Sharma, a former national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, to record her statement in connection with the FIR registered against her for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed, city police commissioner Sanjay Pandey said on Monday.

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Modi chatted with the workers, enquiring about the place and their welfare and jobs.

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

During his visit, first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years, Modi will seek to enhance cooperation in energy and trade and reach out to investors to hardsell India as an attractive business destination.

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

RPF cop forced passenger at gunpoint across 2 coaches and shot him

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh forced a passenger of the B2 bogie of the Jaipur-Mumbai train to walk at gunpoint up to the pantry car, which is two coaches away, where he shot him dead, a GRP official said on Tuesday citing the investigation.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? IND or AFG?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? IND or AFG?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Game 21 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see India take on Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi beginning 1930 IST.

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh, arrested on charges of gunning down his senior officer and three passengers on a moving train last week, has now been booked for promoting enmity between groups, while a court in Mumbai on Monday extended his police custody till August 11.

Mock security drill with NSG jawans conducted at RSS HQ

Mock security drill with NSG jawans conducted at RSS HQ

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

A simulated security scare situation was created wherein four "terrorists" entered the RSS building, the official said late night.

India hosts grand G20 Summit: What's on agenda

India hosts grand G20 Summit: What's on agenda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The summit is being attended by more than 30 heads of state and top officials from the European Union and invited guest countries and 14 heads of international organisations.

Israeli cops open fire on Palestinians protesting in Gaza

Israeli cops open fire on Palestinians protesting in Gaza

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Israeli authorities stated that after Palestinians threw explosives at the fence separating Israel and Gaza, its officers opened fire, according to Al Jazeera.

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Princess Sheikha Latifa is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE.

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The UAE is the second country after France to send troops to participate in the Republic Day parade of India, a tradition started last year.

Govt declares Hizbul, Lashkar men among 10 as terrorists under UAPA

Govt declares Hizbul, Lashkar men among 10 as terrorists under UAPA

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A total of 10 members of Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and other proscribed outfits were on Tuesday designated as terrorists by the Union ministry of home affairs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Seeking his custody, the police told the court that the mental health condition of the accused constable was yet to be conducted and that he was not cooperating with them.