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Kashmiri Pandit killed in Shopian; terrorist outfit KFF claims responsibility

Kashmiri Pandit killed in Shopian; terrorist outfit KFF claims responsibility

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Puran Krishan was attacked near his residence in the Chowdhary Gund area of south Kashmir district, they said, adding that doctors declared Krishan brought dead after he was shifted to Shopian hospital.

RailTel kiosks to soon offer mobile recharge, bill payment & more

RailTel kiosks to soon offer mobile recharge, bill payment & more

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Passengers in 200 railway stations across India will soon be able to recharge their mobiles, pay electricity bills, fill up Aadhaar and Pan card forms and even file taxes with help from Common Service Centre (CSC) kiosks to be set up by RailTel. The scheme has been operationalised in partnership with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited' (CSC-SPV) and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, RailTel said in a statement. The kiosks will be run by village level entrepreneurs (VLEs).

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Indian Football Roundup: Arrows stun Minerva in I-League

Indian Football Roundup: Arrows stun Minerva in I-League

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Indian Arrows stunned defending champions Minerva Punjab FC 2-1 to notch-up their fifth win of the 12th I-League season and leapfrog to the seventh position on the points table, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The development comes after after reaching a consensus in the 16th round of military talks, the two sides said in a joint statement this evening.

MSK Prasad is new chief selector

MSK Prasad is new chief selector

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Last year, Prasad was appointed as selector in place of Roger Binny from South Zone.

Choice between democracy and autocracy, Pelosi tells Taiwan Prez

Choice between democracy and autocracy, Pelosi tells Taiwan Prez

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Pelosi said that she is in Taiwan to listen and learn from Taiwanese people as to how can they come together.

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to BMC data, G-South (Haji Ali to Worli), E (JJ Hospital to Chinchpokali), L (Chunabhatti to Pawai), K West (Vile Parle West to Oshiwara), FN (Dadar East to Chunabhatti), G North (Worli to Dharavi), D (Charni Road to Haji Ali) and KE (Santacruz to Jogeshwari East) wards have 2,360 coronavirus cases or nearly 63 per cent of the total count in Mumbai city till April 22.

Railways not to cancel any more passenger trains

Railways not to cancel any more passenger trains

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Indian Railways has decided to not cancel any more passenger trains to accommodate more freight traffic for coal transport. It will also gradually restore the ones it cancelled recently. The national transporter is of the view that coal supply is now reaching normative levels and does not need any more special measures. "Early data suggests that coal supply has stepped up since the passenger trains were cancelled.

Complaint against Modi for post-Godhra riots remark

Complaint against Modi for post-Godhra riots remark

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Ghulam Rabbani, a practising advocate, lodged the two-page complaint with Santosh Nagar police station, seeking legal action against Modi and his immediate arrest terming his statements as "highly provocative and malicious against Muslim community, with an intention to wound their religious feelings and promote enmity between Muslims and Hindus".

What will open up in Kolkata after lockdown

What will open up in Kolkata after lockdown

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The state has decided that from Monday it will allow the plying of private buses along with the opening of electronics, stationery, tea stalls, and paint and hardware stores, reports Avishek Rakshit

China building bridge over Pangong lake on its territory: Sources

China building bridge over Pangong lake on its territory: Sources

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Military experts said the aim of constructing the bridge in the Khurnak area could be to ensure that the Chinese People's Liberation Army is able to quickly mobilise its troops in the region.

'Playing for India teaches you to play under pressure'

'Playing for India teaches you to play under pressure'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Axar Patel, who grabbed attention with his effective left-arm spin bowling for India in the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka, today insisted he was a batsman who could bowl.

WH press secretary hurt in scuffle with North Koreans

WH press secretary hurt in scuffle with North Koreans

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

CNN reported citing a source at the scene saying, Grisham got in "an all-out brawl" with North Korean officials. Grisham was bruised a bit in the scuffle, the source added.

Why it is pointless trying to sledge Pujara

Why it is pointless trying to sledge Pujara

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada tried to disturb Cheteshwar Pujara's concentration on the opening day of the second Test in Pune.

China fires 'aircraft-carrier killer' missile into SCS amid US recce

China fires 'aircraft-carrier killer' missile into SCS amid US recce

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

China is engaged in hotly contested territorial disputes in the South and East China Seas. Beijing has also made substantial progress in militarising its man-made islands in the past few years, which it says it has the right to defend.

Former Test cricketer Milkha Singh passes away

Former Test cricketer Milkha Singh passes away

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Former India cricketer A G Milkha Singh passed away at a hospital in Chennai on Friday following a cardiac arrest.

Pak drone with magnetic bombs, grenades shot down in JK

Pak drone with magnetic bombs, grenades shot down in JK

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The incident occurred ahead of the annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas for which security has been tightened.

The LESSON Sanjay Dutt Learnt

The LESSON Sanjay Dutt Learnt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'I search for characters that have a certain style, be it Ballu from Khal Nayak, Ajju from Kaante, Billa from Musafir or Kancha Cheena from Agneepath.'

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

US-promoted Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail: China ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The US "Indo-Pacific Strategy" is bound to be a failed strategy, Wang said in the comments posted by the Chinese foreign ministry on its website.

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

Bhabanipur: BJP stopped from campaigning near Mamata's house

Bhabanipur: BJP stopped from campaigning near Mamata's house

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

State BJP president Sukanta Majumdar claimed that they were prevented from campaigning on Harish Chatterjee Street that leads to the residence of Banerjee, who is also a candidate in the bypoll.

T20s: Dhawan flops again as Delhi lose, Mukund shines for TN

T20s: Dhawan flops again as Delhi lose, Mukund shines for TN

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Delhi lost their second game in a row after their star studded batting line-up, including the likes of Shikhar Dhawan and Gautam Gambhir, failed to fire against Himachal Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.

China builds data centre in Tibet; to benefit Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan

China builds data centre in Tibet; to benefit Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

China is building the world's highest-altitude cloud computing data centre in Tibet that will meet the data storage needs of the country and South Asian nations like Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan, official media reported on Thursday.

Re-induct me or face consequences: Alagiri to DMK

Re-induct me or face consequences: Alagiri to DMK

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Alagiri said he was doing all this to "save" the DMK following the demise of Karunanidhi.

Alagiri not returning to DMK fold: Stalin

Alagiri not returning to DMK fold: Stalin

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

DMK treasurer said the talks of his brother's return to party are rumours.

Australian, Chinese envoys to India spar over SCS

Australian, Chinese envoys to India spar over SCS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The Australian High Commissioner had said Australia remains deeply concerned by Chinese actions in the South China Sea that are 'destabilising and could provoke escalation'. In a tweet, the Chinese envoy took objection to his remarks and said they were made 'disregarding facts'.

'A disaster in the Himalayas can dent global economy'

'A disaster in the Himalayas can dent global economy'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

'Half of China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, which are among the most populous countries in the world, are dependent on the rivers and glaciers of the Himalayas for sustenance.'

Jagmohan Dalmiya elected BCCI President

Jagmohan Dalmiya elected BCCI President

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

This will be his second term at the helm in the Indian cricket board, more than a decade after his first term ended.

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The 52-year old seer and his three accomplices -- a woman, her husband and his friend -- have been arrested under IPC sections including those pertaining to murder, attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, South Zone IGP K V Sharath Chandra said.

Trump meets Kim in North Korea, scripts history

Trump meets Kim in North Korea, scripts history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

This is the third time that the two leaders are coming face to face, the last meeting being in May at Hanoi.

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Controversial keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Test team, will still earn Rs 1 crore in annual income after being demoted from group B to C.

Biden won't soften stance on China: Report

Biden won't soften stance on China: Report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joe Biden administration is likely to be as tough as President Donald Trump's on the several contentious issues between Washington and Beijing such as the South China Sea, South China Morning Post reported citing experts.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

Rediff.com21 May 2020

In a communication to all states and union territories, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla asked them to strictly ensure prohibition of all non-essential activities between 7 pm and 7 am, saying the night curfew imposed to contain the coronavirus spread is an 'important element of the home ministry guidelines'.

Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

Sreejesh ready for memorable CWG swansong

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Sreejesh believes goalkeepers are like vintage wine, which gets better with age

'I like South Indian cinema where one can whistle, scream and clap!'

'I like South Indian cinema where one can whistle, scream and clap!'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'I was studying for my grade 10 examinations and shooting for Balika Vadhu at the same time. That's when I got the script of Uyyala Jampala. So I was carrying my Physics book in my hand and the script in the other!' Avika Gor takes on Telugu cinema.

'Our intention was never to shock'

'Our intention was never to shock'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'There are people who loved the show and people who have been shocked by it.'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'