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'Help me! I don't want to die in Sudan'

'Help me! I don't want to die in Sudan'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'We are running out of food and water. There's no electricity either.'

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Galwan martyr issue rocks Bihar assembly, BJP MLAs walk out

Galwan martyr issue rocks Bihar assembly, BJP MLAs walk out

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The opposition MLAs staged a demonstration in front of the premises before the commencement of assembly proceedings condemning the arrest of Vaishali resident Raj Kapoor Singh, whose son Army jawan Jai Kishore Singh had died fighting Chinese troops in Galwan.

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The agency has booked Sisodia, a 1992-batch IRS officer Sukesh Kumar Jain who was then secretary of vigilance, retired CISF DIG Rakesh Kumar Sinha who was working as special advisor to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and joint director in the Feedback Unit, they said.

Republic Day 2023: Here is govt's proposal for 3 specific tableaux themes

Republic Day 2023: Here is govt's proposal for 3 specific tableaux themes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The government, which is celebrating 75 years of India's Independence, has proposed that India@75 tableaux include India's freedom struggle, its achievements, actions and resolves over the past seven decades.

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

2023's Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.

Violence during Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Violence during Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Police personnel who were present on the spot were injured as they tried to stop the violence.

Nagaland 'tense but calm', state cabinet seeks repeal of AFSPA

Nagaland 'tense but calm', state cabinet seeks repeal of AFSPA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Demand for repeal of the act found echoes in the nation's Parliament with National People's Party (NPP) MP Agatha Sangma, a former Minister in the United Progressive Alliance government, terming the act as 'the elephant in the room which (needs to) be addressed' and seeking the 'draconian' Act be repealed.

Senior Congress leaders, MPs among 459 protesters detained

Senior Congress leaders, MPs among 459 protesters detained

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Senior Congress leaders, MPs among 459 protesters detained

Culprits won't be spared: Punjab CM on Mohali blast

Culprits won't be spared: Punjab CM on Mohali blast

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The incident is being seen as a major intelligence failure as the office houses the state counter intelligence wing, special task force and some other units.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

BJP delegation meets Home Secy over attack on Kirit Somaiya

BJP delegation meets Home Secy over attack on Kirit Somaiya

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Somaiya alleged Sena workers attacked him with stones, bottles and chappals.

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

This year saw no improvement in bilateral ties as India accused Pakistan of cross-border infiltration and re-activation of terror-launching pads near the LoC.

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Army on Tuesday said it was prepared to give an appropriate response to any adverse aggressive designs of China in the Ladakh sector, maintaining that the integrity of the country was being ensured through physical patrolling and technical means.

Vikas Dubey's wife, son, maid reach home after questioning

Vikas Dubey's wife, son, maid reach home after questioning

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The gangster's wife, Richa Dubey, their son and maid were kept at a mahila police station in Kanpur after being brought from their Krishna Nagar residence in Lucknow for questioning, a police official said in Kanpur.

Slain Major led from front: NSG chief

Slain Major led from front: NSG chief

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

While announcing the culmination of operations inside the Taj Hotel early Saturday morning, NSG Director General J K Dutt said Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed in action on Friday, played a stellar role in eliminating the terrorists.

Asad, Ashraf hatched Umesh murder plot in jail? Cops to probe as video surfaces

Asad, Ashraf hatched Umesh murder plot in jail? Cops to probe as video surfaces

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

This video establishes that the meeting of those accused of the Umesh Pal murder case took place in the jail and it will be probed if the conspiracy for the same hatched inside the district jail, a senior police officer said.

AFSPA: Repeal Won't Change Anything

AFSPA: Repeal Won't Change Anything

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The army has been left to do justice to itself for crimes it is accused of committing against civilians. As a force inside the government, obviously it will want that there be no intrusion into what they do, points out Aakar Patel.

AFSPA should be repealed, demands BJP's ally

AFSPA should be repealed, demands BJP's ally

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

AFSPA confers special powers on the armed forces in areas deemed as disturbed.

Your OTT Menu: Marilyn, Minions, Musicals

Your OTT Menu: Marilyn, Minions, Musicals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Marilyn Monroe, Minions, musicals and mean-spirited witches, it's quite a spread on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers her picks.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

More than 170 PFI activists held in fresh raids across 7 states

More than 170 PFI activists held in fresh raids across 7 states

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

In another major crackdown on the Popular Front of India, police along with other investigative agencies conducted raids across several states on Tuesday.

Delhi cops nab Canada-based terrorist, 4 sharpshooters with Khalistan links

Delhi cops nab Canada-based terrorist, 4 sharpshooters with Khalistan links

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

According to police, Lakhwinder Singh was nabbed from Sarai Kale Khan on September 24, and Gurjeet was apprehended near ISBT Kashmiri Gate on October 13.

At UN, India votes against Russia's call for secret vote on Ukraine

At UN, India votes against Russia's call for secret vote on Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Only 13 nations voted in favour of Russia's call for a secret ballot on draft resolution on Ukraine.

Amritsar: Radical Sikh preacher's aide released a day after clash

Amritsar: Radical Sikh preacher's aide released a day after clash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh's aide and kidnapping accused Lovepreet Singh walked out of a jail in Amritsar on Friday, hours after a court in Ajnala ordered his release based on an application by the police.

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Police said there was stone-pelting and some vehicles were also torched during the clashes between two communities Saturday evening.

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.

Doval's actions saved critical air assets in Pathankot

Doval's actions saved critical air assets in Pathankot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'Ajit Doval has done a splendid job in handling the Pathankot attack and certainly helped save heavy destruction of critical air force assets,' says Abhay Jere.

Kerala train fire suspect admitted to hospital, transportation sparks row

Kerala train fire suspect admitted to hospital, transportation sparks row

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

A source in the medical college said the suspect, who was caught from Ratnagiri in Maharashtra on the Wednesday, was admitted there after his examination.

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The Army made no attempt to ascertain the identity of the civilians returning from work on a pick-up truck before shooting them in Nagaland's Mon district on Saturday, a joint report by the state's Director General of Police T John Longkumer and Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor has said.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.

No major violation found in spot checks on 48 SpiceJet planes

No major violation found in spot checks on 48 SpiceJet planes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Aviation regulator DGCA conducted 53 spot checks on 48 SpiceJet aircraft between July 9 and July 13 and it did not find any major safety violations, Minister of State for Civil Aviation V K Singh said on Monday. "However, as a safety measure, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered SpiceJet to use certain identified aircraft (10) for operations only after confirming to the regulator that all reported defects/malfunctions are rectified," Singh said in his written reply in Rajya Sabha. SpiceJet planes were involved in at least eight technical malfunction incidents in the 18-day period starting June 19, following which the DGCA had on July 6 issued a show-cause notice to the airline, stating that "poor internal safety oversight" and "inadequate maintenance actions" have resulted in degradation of safety margins.

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Munir was among those in Pakistan who oversaw the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, according to Tilak Devasher, a member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and who retired as Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat.

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

A new law that defines how companies should process users' data came into force with the President giving assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act passed by Parliament in the just-concluded monsoon session. The law arms individuals with greater control over their data while allowing companies to transfer users' data abroad for processing, except to nations and territories restricted by the Centre through notification. It also gives the government power to seek information from firms and issue directions to block content.

BJP seeks EC action against Kapil Sibal, Beni Prasad Verma

BJP seeks EC action against Kapil Sibal, Beni Prasad Verma

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Accusing Union Ministers Beni Prasad Verma and Kapil Sibal of vitiating the election campaign, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday approached the Election Commission seeking strong action against them for making "baseless" allegations against its leaders.

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

What Ryan Gosling LOVES About The Gray Man

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'He is somebody who has no romantic ideas of being James Bond.'

SC stays sacking of IPS officer who probed Ishrat Jahan encounter case

SC stays sacking of IPS officer who probed Ishrat Jahan encounter case

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed for a week the Centre's order dismissing Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who assisted the Central Bureau of Investigation in its probe in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, a month before his scheduled retirement.

Lankan court names ex-president Sirisena as suspect in Easter Sunday attacks

Lankan court names ex-president Sirisena as suspect in Easter Sunday attacks

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A Sri Lankan court on Friday named former president Maithripala Sirisena as a suspect in the 2019 Easter bombings in which 270 people, including 11 Indians, were killed.

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Get Your Sex Education On OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Quite a few Hindi films have taken up issues related with sex, and managed to shine the torch on some pertinent issues.