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US condoles deaths of Indian soldiers in LAC clash

US condoles deaths of Indian soldiers in LAC clash

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

"We will remember the soldiers' families, loved ones, and communities as they grieve," said Pompeo.

Kannada actor Puneet Rajkumar dead

Kannada actor Puneet Rajkumar dead

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Well-known Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar died in Bangalore on Friday, October 29, following a heart attack, hospital sources said.

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'As long as we have such partners, Russia cannot be isolated.'

#StayWithKerala: Footballers share special message for Kerala

#StayWithKerala: Footballers share special message for Kerala

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Indian national team footballers, on Friday, expressed solidarity with the victims of the unprecedented flood in Kerala.

Yediyurappa will not remain CM for long: BJP MLA

Yediyurappa will not remain CM for long: BJP MLA

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

There have been speculations in some quarters in recent times about the possible change in leadership, considering Yediyurappa's age.

Israelis planning memorial for victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Israelis planning memorial for victims of 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The memorial will be something similar to what it has for the victims of the 9/11 attacks in the United States.

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Maharashtra is expecting its active caseload to reach 11.9 lakh by April 30, compared to the current active caseload of 5.64 lakh, Thackeray said.

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The pilot of the MMTS train was trapped in his cabin, which was badly mangled, and efforts were on to rescue him, they said.

LDF betrayed Kerala like Judas did to Jesus Christ: PM Modi

LDF betrayed Kerala like Judas did to Jesus Christ: PM Modi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday targeted Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front over the gold smuggling scam, saying the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led government "betrayed" the people of the state just as Judas did to Lord Jesus for a few pieces of silver.

CLT20: Holders Mumbai Indians out; Knights and Lions make the cut

CLT20: Holders Mumbai Indians out; Knights and Lions make the cut

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Defending champions Mumbai Indians paid the price for an indifferent showing and crashed out of the Champions League T20 after being beaten by New Zealand's Northern Knights by six wickets in the final qualifying round match in Raipur, on Tuesday.

'What a rebel she was!'

'What a rebel she was!'

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Legendary Marxist firebrand K R Gowri, one of the founding leaders of the Communist movement in Kerala and the lone woman member in the state's first cabinet, died at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

"India should share the fruits of future development by shelving the anti-Pakistan activities and subversion," Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz said.

Indian, French navies to carry out joint patrolling in Indian Ocean Region

Indian, French navies to carry out joint patrolling in Indian Ocean Region

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

French naval commander expresses concern over China expanding its maritime influence in the region.

Conduct local bodies' poll in 4 months: SC tells TN

Conduct local bodies' poll in 4 months: SC tells TN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday granted four more months to the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission's (TNSEC) for concluding the poll process for the urban local bodies' elections in the state.

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence. Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to become a cabinet minister leave alone prime minister, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

19 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

19 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The accident occurred when Zakaria Express collided with the stationary Fareed Express at Juma Goth Train station. Two bogies of Fareed Express and one bogie of Zakaria Express were completely destroyed in the collision.

Will get bigger mandate in 2019 polls: Amit Shah

Will get bigger mandate in 2019 polls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Shah along with other senior party leaders felicitated Modi for the party's performance in the five state assembly polls.

Will organise farewell to thank defence forces: Vijayan

Will organise farewell to thank defence forces: Vijayan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The Southern Naval command on Wednesday called off its 14-day long rescue operations in flood-hit Kerala, saying there were no more requests for evacuation as waters receding in affected areas.

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heavy rains on Tuesday pounded several parts of Tamil Nadu with most areas of Chennai witnessing water logging severely disrupting train and bus services.

Farmers block highway as protest completes 100 days

Farmers block highway as protest completes 100 days

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Farmers protesting the Centre's three farm laws on Saturday blocked the six-lane Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway at some places in Haryana to mark the completion of 100 days of their agitation at the Delhi borders.

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

First flights to bring back Indians land in Kerala

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Launching its biggest ever repatriation exercise, India on Thursday airlifted 363 of its citizens, including nine infants, stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the international travel lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mamata blames Jharkhand, DVC for Bengal flood, warns of massive protest

Mamata blames Jharkhand, DVC for Bengal flood, warns of massive protest

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday held Jharkhand and DVC responsible for the current "man made" flood in the southern part of the state and contended that it was caused due to the unplanned and enhanced discharge of water from dams and barrages in the neighbouring state without information.

Nepal's ruling party meet fails to resolve Oli-Prachanda feud

Nepal's ruling party meet fails to resolve Oli-Prachanda feud

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Prime Minister Oli did not attend the meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee, he said, adding that the next meeting of the top body of the NCP will be held a week later. The meeting took place after it was postponed seven times to allow Oli and Prachanda more time to sort out their differences.

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Leonardo DiCaprio laments water crisis in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The 44-year-old actor, who is one of the most vocal environmentalists in Hollywood, shared a post by news outlet BBC on Instagram with the title, "Only rain can save Chennai from this situation".

California devastated by deadliest fire in history

California devastated by deadliest fire in history

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

At least 29 people have died so far in the fast-moving wildfire which began in California on November 8. The numbers are expected to rise.

CBI books 16 for defaming judges on social media

CBI books 16 for defaming judges on social media

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked 16 individuals for posting alleged defamatory material against Supreme Court and Andhra Pradesh high court judges on social media, taking over investigations from the state CID, officials said on Monday.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Minorities are safe in India: Govt on celeb's letter to PM

Minorities are safe in India: Govt on celeb's letter to PM

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

"We have seen the same thing after 2014 (elections) in the name of 'award wapsi', this is just part two of that," the minister said

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

In BJP reshuffle, Ram Madhav replaced; Tejasvi Surya promoted

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The party has also expanded its list of spokesperson to 23, with MP Anil Baluni being elevated as the chief spokesperson and remaining its media head.

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

After winning accolades for its 'Kerala model' of combating the contagion about a year ago, the state is now seeing daily fresh cases between 12,000 to 15,000 with no end in sight to the 'prolonged surge', as some experts put it.

What is the controversy over Vande Bharat all about?

What is the controversy over Vande Bharat all about?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The Railway Board and employees at Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, makers of the train, are at loggerheads over the proposed transfer of design and reassigning the manufacturing of Train 18 to Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli.

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Viral video claims Covid victims' bodies cremated en masse in Kolkata

Viral video claims Covid victims' bodies cremated en masse in Kolkata

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The video also showed protests by locals at Garia, a suburb in the southern fringes of the city where the incident had allegedly taken place, who claimed that the bodies were those of novel coronavirus victims. West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concern over the video and sought a report regarding the incident from the state home secretary.

The Gouri Amma I Knew

The Gouri Amma I Knew

Rediff.com12 May 2021

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11, from his childhood.

Pro-Biden group apologises for slanderous tweet against Nikki Haley

Pro-Biden group apologises for slanderous tweet against Nikki Haley

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'f America isn't racist, why did Namarata Haley feel compelled to change her name to 'Nikki'?'

Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

In televised remarks after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget, Modi said it has many provisions for the agriculture sector, including for making loans easier for farmers.

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In her sit-down interview with Oprah, Meghan said the palace decreed that Archie would not have any title, a move she says was "different from the protocol."

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.