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PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

PIX: Manchester United, Bayern win; Barcelona held

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Images from the football matches played on Tuesday.

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

No decision yet on the fate of the Sydney Test, which starts December 26, but for us the tour is still on, says the Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary, Sanjay Patel.

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

PIX: Svitolina upsets top seed Swiatek; Vondrousova battles through

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Images from Day 9 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in London on Tuesday.

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Several blasts tore through a gurdwara in Kabul on Saturday, killing two persons, including a Sikh, and injuring seven others, while Afghan security personnel thwarted a bigger tragedy by stopping an explosive-laden vehicle from reaching the place of worship of the minority community in the war-torn country.

India's Largest Maze Garden

India's Largest Maze Garden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Difficult to eject Russian troops from Ukraine in 2023: US general

Difficult to eject Russian troops from Ukraine in 2023: US general

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

That does not mean it cannot and will not happen, General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Friday.

How fierce 3-day India-Pak battle heralded final victory in 1971

How fierce 3-day India-Pak battle heralded final victory in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Dhaka emerged as the free capital of independent Bangladesh on December 16, 1971 after the war between India and Pakistan broke out on December 3 when the Indian troops directly stood beside the Mukti Bahini soldiers.

Russia admits to 'significant' troop losses in Ukraine war

Russia admits to 'significant' troop losses in Ukraine war

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov briefly admitted that Russia had suffered a 'significant' loss of its troops in Ukraine, calling the casualties 'a huge tragedy' for the country in an interview with Sky News.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Security beefed up in Delhi for Independence Day

Security beefed up in Delhi for Independence Day

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Security has been beefed up in the national capital with thousands of Delhi police and paramilitary personnel keeping a hawk-eyed vigil in the city to thwart any possible threats in the run-up to Independence Day later this week.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

Drones banned in Srinagar

Drones banned in Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

In an order, deputy commissioner of Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz directed those having drone cameras or other similar kinds of unmanned aerial vehicles to deposit them in local police stations.

EPL PIX: Eriksen's late goal secures precious win for Tottenham

EPL PIX: Eriksen's late goal secures precious win for Tottenham

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Eriksen punctured Brighton's armour from Tottenham's 29th goal attempt -- 21 of which were from outside the penalty area.

Nets in the sky and traps on the ground

Nets in the sky and traps on the ground

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

China has been keeping tabs on the restive Tibet province through a 'grid' system and some 600 'convenience police posts' armed with high-tech equipment that monitor the daily life of the citizens of Lhasa and other Tibetan towns. Worse, 'volunteer security groups' known as 'Red Armband Patrols' are roaming around in order to get more information and 'classify' each and every citizen, says Claude Arpi

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

MiG 25: The Fighter who Shot Differently

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Windows shook and rattled, and the thunderous growl of the engines doused even the sound of our noisy helicopter till such time the plane had lifted itself into the skies and disappeared from view.'

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Saw White House from outside: Modi recalls US visit decades ago

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The constitution of both countries begins with the "three words -- We the People -- as President Biden just mentioned", said Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US.

PIX: South Africa dig in to deny Australia series sweep

PIX: South Africa dig in to deny Australia series sweep

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

South Africa dug deep to deny Australia a 3-0 series sweep with a battling draw in the rain-disrupted third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, finally finding some fight on the final day of a miserable tour.

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.'

Taiwan getting ready for war with China: Report

Taiwan getting ready for war with China: Report

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Taiwan had shifted its purchases of large military platforms and systems, like fighter jets and naval vessels, to smaller lethal anti-ship and surface-to-air-missiles, reported The Singapore Post citing local media.

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Modi said different laws related to Hindus, Christians and Parsis and the Special Marriage Act 1954 has determined minimum marriage age of 18 years for a woman and 21 years for man but the Muslim Personal Law holds marriage of a girl legal after she has attained puberty.

Small drones lethal threat for strategic installations: Officials

Small drones lethal threat for strategic installations: Officials

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

The capability of drones to evade radar, wreak devastation at strategic installations and transport weapons to terrorists has been a continuous concern for the country's security establishment, and in a maiden incident, these unmanned vehicles were used to strike an Indian Air Force base in Jammu on Sunday, officials said.

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

In late night sitting SC stays Gujarat HC order asking Teesta to surrender

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Prashant Kumar Mishra, which heard the matter in a special hearing, urged the Chief Justice of India to assign the matter to a larger bench.

Recognise Russia as 'terrorist country': Ukraine President to UK Parliament

Recognise Russia as 'terrorist country': Ukraine President to UK Parliament

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

In an emotional address, Zelenskyy invoked Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill's words, promising to fight Russian troops in the air, sea and on the streets.

UK's PIO home secretary Braverman under fire for migrant 'invasion' claim

UK's PIO home secretary Braverman under fire for migrant 'invasion' claim

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under fire from the Opposition and refugee activists for classifying an increase in the number of refugees landing on the country's shores seeking asylum as an "invasion" by migrants on the border.

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

New Delhi has turned into a virtual fortress ahead of the Independence Day celebrations as thousands of armed security personnel kept a hawk-eyed vigil to pre-empt any possible terror strike in the city.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

General Pande said the northern border region has been peaceful and steps have been taken to maintain peace through established protocol and existing mechanism.

India aims for defence hardware production, not assembly workshop: Rajnath

India aims for defence hardware production, not assembly workshop: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Singh made the remarks while addressing a "CEOs' Roundtable" at the 14th edition of Aero India at the Yelahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

Shocking: Naxals fly drones over CRPF camp in Bastar

Shocking: Naxals fly drones over CRPF camp in Bastar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued to security forces deployed across Left Wing Extremism affected states after a 'serious and new' threat of possession and operation of drones by Maoist cadres came to light recently, officials said on Sunday.

Arup Raha takes over as chief of Indian Air Force

Arup Raha takes over as chief of Indian Air Force

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Air Marshal Arup Raha, an ace fighter pilot, on Tuesday took over as the Indian Air Force chief succeeding Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne.

No virtue like protecting nation: PM Modi on Rafales

No virtue like protecting nation: PM Modi on Rafales

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

"Swagatam" (welcome), he said with the hash tag "RafaleInIndia".

US won't return spy balloon debris to China; Beijing says...

US won't return spy balloon debris to China; Beijing says...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The US military has intensified its efforts to collect the remnants of the high-altitude surveillance balloon from China that floated over the United States over several days last week from Montana to South Carolina.

AGR woes: What if Vodafone Idea is forced to shut down

AGR woes: What if Vodafone Idea is forced to shut down

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The social impact of this could be worse as 300 million subscribers may face the annoyance of network shutdown and churn.

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

Afghanistan heading for civil war, Al Qaeda will return: UK defence minister

Afghanistan heading for civil war, Al Qaeda will return: UK defence minister

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Afghanistan is "heading towards civil war" and terror group Al Qaeda "will probably come back" as the security situation in the region continues to deteriorate, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Friday.

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Nepalese rescuers resumed their search on Monday for four persons still missing after a passenger plane with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara, killing at least 68 people onboard.

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A man was shot dead in police firing in Telangana's Secunderabad, trains went up in flames, and public and private vehicles attacked, as railway stations and highways turned into battleground in many states on Friday amid burgeoning protests against Agnipath, the contentious defence recruitment scheme.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

EPL: Kane fires Tottenham to vital win over Arsenal

EPL: Kane fires Tottenham to vital win over Arsenal

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Kane's diving header made it 2-0 in the 37th minute to send Tottenham's fans into delirium.