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Day after clash, Assam asks people not to travel to Mizoram

Day after clash, Assam asks people not to travel to Mizoram

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The travel advisory is perhaps a first of its kind issued by any state government

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

ISI yet again comes to rescue of 26/11 masterminds after arrest of 7 LeT men

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Key plotters of the 26/11 have once again escaped arrest upon the advice of Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Service Intelligence officers.

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured 180 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

Jharkhand needs the STATE, not Soren

Jharkhand needs the STATE, not Soren

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Maoist-infested state needs a visionary leader and Hemant Soren is definitely not one, opines Aditi Phadnis

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

The Delhi police arrested 14 people over the violence, including a 21-year-old man, who allegedly fired a bullet that hit a sub-inspector, officials said on Sunday.

'Even if authorised, missile firing makes no sense'

'Even if authorised, missile firing makes no sense'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

'This cannot be credibly explained away by referring to a "technical glitch".'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Chinese aren't after territory. Their target is our national will, morale and the sense of autonomy we feel in making our strategic choices. They are attacking India and the Modi government at their weakest point, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Do what's needed to restore order: Lanka's acting Prez asks military

Do what's needed to restore order: Lanka's acting Prez asks military

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

There was a 'fascist threat' to democracy in Sri Lanka and 'we can't let them tear up our Constitution', acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe told the crisis-hit nation on Wednesday, as he vowed to restore normalcy as well as stop the destruction of state property.

India faces 'very significant challenges' from China: US

India faces 'very significant challenges' from China: US

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Chinese coercion and aggression spans the globe, but it is most acute in the Indo-Pacific, it said.

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Won't renounce use of force to unify Taiwan: Xi at CPC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state -- but China views the self-ruled island as a breakaway province. Beijing has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve unification.

Revolt rocks Guj BJP ahead of polls, 5 leaders to contest as independents

Revolt rocks Guj BJP ahead of polls, 5 leaders to contest as independents

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Vasava is the president of Gujarat BJP's Scheduled Tribe Morcha and represented the erstwhile Rajpipla seat between 2002 and 2007 and from 2007 to 2012.

Amritpal blames police for aide's arrest, Ajnala violence

Amritpal blames police for aide's arrest, Ajnala violence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Amritpal Singh said in an interview with ANI that incident and subsequent release of Lovepreet Singh will "change the course of the future".

The long, dirty war to be waged against Islamic State

The long, dirty war to be waged against Islamic State

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Europe will have to make some hard choices if it wishes to take on the militant group responsible for the horrible attacks in Paris.

Over 27k Delhi police personnel deployed for R-Day security

Over 27k Delhi police personnel deployed for R-Day security

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Delhi police commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Sunday said over 27,000 police personnel have been deployed for Republic Day security duties in the national capital and anti-terror measures intensified.

With open offer to buy 26% stake, Adanis seek to become majority shareholder in NDTV

With open offer to buy 26% stake, Adanis seek to become majority shareholder in NDTV

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Three firms, Vishvapradhan Commercial Pvt Ltd along with AMG Media Networks and Adani Enterprises Ltd, have offered a price of Rs 294 for the acquisition of up to 1,67,62,530 fully paid-up equity shares of NDTV having a face value of Rs 4 from the public shareholders.

2,203 Ukrainian military targets destroyed so far, claims Russia

2,203 Ukrainian military targets destroyed so far, claims Russia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Further, the ministry spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said that the Russian fighter jets and air defence systems have shot down 10 Ukrainian combat aircraft and helicopters over the past 24 hours.

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The government needs to think if a draconian, outdated and colonial law is needed in a democratic, multi religious, diverse country governed by a democratic government.'

Assam: Army put on alert, chopper surveillance on counting day

Assam: Army put on alert, chopper surveillance on counting day

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Apprehending trouble in the state especially in violence-affected Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council areas in the aftermath of declaration of results of election in the state on Friday, the Assam government has requested the army to be in stand by for quick deployment, if the need arises while helicopter surveillance is being continued in vulnerable areas of the violence-affected BTC areas and along India-Bhutan border.

Is Biden Favouring Pakistan?

Is Biden Favouring Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The US actions can be seen as a riposte to India's neutral position on the Ukraine crisis, its continuing import of Russian arms and oil thus undermining Western sanctions, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

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.

Sydney gunman demands Islamic State flag, wants talks with Aus PM

Sydney gunman demands Islamic State flag, wants talks with Aus PM

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

A gunman holding hostages at a popular cafe in Sydney has demanded delivery of an Islamic State flag and a conversation with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, a media report said on Monday.

New bill in US Congress to ease arms sales to India

New bill in US Congress to ease arms sales to India

Rediff.com11 May 2016

In a powerful signal to New Delhi that the United States is a reliable defense partner, Senators Mark Warner and John Cornyn introduced US-India Defense Technology and Partnership Act in Senate

Sodhi has no qualms about packed schedule

Sodhi has no qualms about packed schedule

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'As a cricketer, in the last few years, we lost out on a few games which we could have potentially played. Yes, if we could sneak in a few matches, it would be great.'

Army chief reviews security preparedness along LAC in Himachal, U'khand

Army chief reviews security preparedness along LAC in Himachal, U'khand

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

This is Gen Pande's first visit to the sector after taking over as the chief of the Indian Army on April 30.

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Obama asks Congress to grant war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State.

Will BJP lift AFSPA to retain power in Manipur?

Will BJP lift AFSPA to retain power in Manipur?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Now, the chief minister is under pressure to make good his promise after the December 4 incident in Nagaland's Mon, where 14 people were killedAFSPA has eclipsed all other achievements of the Biren Singh government.

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Islamic State behind Manchester bombing that killed 22

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud "bang" from inside the venue.

Have applied for party name and symbol: Amarinder

Have applied for party name and symbol: Amarinder

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Meanwhile, Navjot Singh Sidhu again launched an attack on the former CM.

Lankesh murder: SC sets aside HC order quashing charge sheet against accused

Lankesh murder: SC sets aside HC order quashing charge sheet against accused

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Karnataka high court order quashing the charge sheet against an accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh for purported offences under provisions of the Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act.

Pak court scraps warrants against Imran Khan amid major showdown

Pak court scraps warrants against Imran Khan amid major showdown

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

A Pakistani judge on Saturday cancelled former premier Imran Khan's arrest warrants in the Toshakhana corruption case and allowed him to go home without indicting him, amidst clashes between his supporters and police outside the court complex in Islamabad.

PM, BJP CMs, seers, Kashmir Files team to attend Yogi's swearing-in

PM, BJP CMs, seers, Kashmir Files team to attend Yogi's swearing-in

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The ceremony on Friday will be attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and chief ministers of Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states.

BSF men get police medals for nabbing Bangladeshi smugglers

BSF men get police medals for nabbing Bangladeshi smugglers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Constables Anand Oraon and Sunder Singh have been awarded the PMG for thwarting smuggling bids by armed smugglers along the India-Bangladesh international border in West Bengal.

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

From the enactment of the capital control Act to the recognition of the BSE as a stock exchange and the infamous Harshad Mehta scam, here are the 18 biggest events for stock markets from 1947 to 1993.

US hopes for Indian support if Russia invades Ukraine

US hopes for Indian support if Russia invades Ukraine

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'We know that our Indian partners are committed to that rules-based international order. There are any number of tenets in that order. One of them is that borders cannot be redrawn by force'

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Deeply concerned over spread of weapons of mass destruction: India at UN

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Ambassador Pankaj Sharma, Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament (CD), Geneva, said India has been drawing the attention of the world towards these threats and the need to strengthen international cooperation to address them through its annual consensus UNGA resolution titled 'Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction'.

Nitish to be sworn in as CM on Wednesday, Tejashwi deputy; Cong to join govt

Nitish to be sworn in as CM on Wednesday, Tejashwi deputy; Cong to join govt

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Nitish Kumar, once seen as a potential rival to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, broke ranks with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance coalition on Tuesday to stake claim as head of the rival 'Mahagathbandhan' (Grand Alliance) to be the chief minister of Bihar for the eighth time.

3 ONGC employees kidnapped in Assam

3 ONGC employees kidnapped in Assam

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The PSU, in a statement, said that the three employees have been abducted by unknown armed miscreants in the early hours of Wednesday from a rig site of ONGC in Lakwa field of Sivasagar.

Emergency declared in Sri Lanka as President Gotabaya flees to Maldives

Emergency declared in Sri Lanka as President Gotabaya flees to Maldives

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as angry protesters stormed the prime minister's office in Colombo, hours after president Gotabaya Rajapksa fled to the Maldives on a military jet, amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades.