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We're fine, yet not fine: Turkish nationals living in Delhi

We're fine, yet not fine: Turkish nationals living in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Turkish-origin people living in India are trying to stay calm despite knowing that their home country would take several years to overcome the devastation.

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Israel should stop water supply to the people who want to destroy us.' 'It is not Israel's responsibility to take care of the people who want to kill Israelis.'

Why is India silent on US military strike against Syria?

Why is India silent on US military strike against Syria?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Has New Delhi internalised the truth that it does not matter, asks Saeed Naqvi. Such deafening silence from the government, principal opposition, even the pundits!

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

No final decision on Syria but 'no boots on ground': Obama

No final decision on Syria but 'no boots on ground': Obama

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

The United States is looking for a "limited narrow act" of military intervention in Syria that does not involve a "boots-on-the-ground approach", but has not made a final decision yet, President Barack Obama said.

'India has a special responsibility...'

'India has a special responsibility...'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'...to bring the Global South and others to the negotiating table on the basis of Gandhi's non-violence so that we can leave a safer world for our children.'

Syria attack fears recede; Sensex regains 20k

Syria attack fears recede; Sensex regains 20k

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

FIIs pump in Rs 2,075 crore in past three trading sessions.

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced by the special NIA court on Monday, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India must evolve its own standards on how democracy must be ranked in a diverse and multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and pluralistic idea called India, suggests R Jagannathan.

3 killed, 213 injured as 2 fresh quakes hit Turkey

3 killed, 213 injured as 2 fresh quakes hit Turkey

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Turkish Interior Minister also stated that the search and rescue operations are underway at three sites.

Turkey quake: Ghanaian footballer's body found under rubble

Turkey quake: Ghanaian footballer's body found under rubble

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Coach Stimac's 'tongue lashing' spurs India to title

Coach Stimac's 'tongue lashing' spurs India to title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Every game is important, every win is important, especially clean sheets, so I am very happy. But I can tell you that I was not at all happy at half time. We played well in the first 10 minutes, and then we disappeared.'

'Israelis are committing genocide'

'Israelis are committing genocide'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'What's happening in Gaza is another ethnic cleansing, a repeat of what happened in 1948.' 'That is why people do not want to evacuate. Either you evacuate or you die.'

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 200 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "war" and said his country would extract an "unprecedented price" from its enemy.

Turkey earthquake: Footballer trapped under rubble

Turkey earthquake: Footballer trapped under rubble

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Former Newcastle winger Atsu missing after Turkey earthquake

These women warriors are fighting the IS in Syria

These women warriors are fighting the IS in Syria

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Women make up 40 per cent of the entire Kurdish militia

US bombed 6 Muslim nations under your rule, FM slams Obama on India remark

US bombed 6 Muslim nations under your rule, FM slams Obama on India remark

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received the highest civilian awards from 13 countries, including six with predominantly Muslim population.

The Kerala Story Review: Distorted

The Kerala Story Review: Distorted

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Any aware viewer, who might wander into the film, will be repulsed by this unabashed spewing of communal hatred, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

Syria puts international community's credibility on line: Obama

Syria puts international community's credibility on line: Obama

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended his decision to go for a limited military strike against the Assad regime of Syria arguing that it is the question of credibility of international community.

IS chief al-Qurayshi killed in US raid, announces White House

IS chief al-Qurayshi killed in US raid, announces White House

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

The United States on Thursday announced the killing of ISIS chief Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi in a counterterrorism operation in northwest Syria.

NIA court awards death to 7 ISIS operatives for bombing Bhopal-Ujjain train

NIA court awards death to 7 ISIS operatives for bombing Bhopal-Ujjain train

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Pronouncing the sentence, Judge V S Tripathi observed that the case fell in the rarest of rare category and as such the convicts were entitled to the severest punishment.

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

PFI conspires to establish Islamic rule in India: NIA report

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has claimed that the documents seized during the nation-wide raids conducted at offices of Popular Front of India (PFI) and its leaders contain highly incriminating materials targeting prominent leaders of a particular community.

Alert issued on Indo-Nepal border after ISIS man arrested in Varanasi

Alert issued on Indo-Nepal border after ISIS man arrested in Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Assistant Commandant Lalit Mohan Doval said on Friday that the alert had been sounded on the Sonauli border in the district.

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

They all spoke of their disappointment at the decisions, given the historic moment of it being held in the Middle East.

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Monday said that its officers had detained a suicide bomber, a member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was plotting a terrorist attack against one of India's leadership elite, Russia news agency Sputnik reported.

UP ATS arrests Jaish terrorist for plot to kill Nupur Sharma

UP ATS arrests Jaish terrorist for plot to kill Nupur Sharma

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The Anti-Terrorist Squad of Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday arrested an alleged terrorist linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, who was tasked with carrying out a fidayeen attack on suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma.

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

For the first time in 20 years, Erdogan's political future is really on the line. He must now prove that he is a leader who can get things done and can mobilise effectively the machine of the state to provide relief to the affected people and help them rebuild their homes and their lives.

Accused in Mangaluru blast received IS training, trained 40 others: Union minister

Accused in Mangaluru blast received IS training, trained 40 others: Union minister

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shobha Karandlaje on Friday said the Mangaluru blast accused had got 'Islamic State training' and had imparted the same to more than 40 people.

US panel wants India designated as country of concern over lack of religious freedom

US panel wants India designated as country of concern over lack of religious freedom

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

A US Congress-constituted quasi-judicial body on Monday recommended to the Biden Administration to designate India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and 11 other nations as "country of particular concern" in the context of status of religious freedom.

NDRF teams return from Turkiye with stories of love and affection

NDRF teams return from Turkiye with stories of love and affection

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The entry of the 152-members three NDRF teams and six canines into the disaster zone was swift, and their exit "moving and emotional".

Two convicted ISIS supporters get 8 years in jail

Two convicted ISIS supporters get 8 years in jail

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Special judge A T Wankhede had earlier this week accepted the guilty plea and convicted them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for conspiracy and being a member of/supporting a banned terrorist organisation.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

India votes to allow Zelenskyy's virtual address at UNGA

India votes to allow Zelenskyy's virtual address at UNGA

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Over 100 countries, including India, voted in favour of allowing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address the high-level UN General Assembly session next week through a pre-recorded statement because of his need to deal with the war following Russia's invasion.

Everyone's worried, says HC, calls for report on Delhi's earthquake readiness

Everyone's worried, says HC, calls for report on Delhi's earthquake readiness

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Everyone is concerned about the safety of their lives, the Delhi high court observed on Thursday while hearing a plea related to earthquake preparedness in the national capital.

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after talks in Beijing between officials from the two rival Middle East powers, Iranian state media reported on Friday.