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LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

LA airport shooting suspect may face death penalty

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Paul Ciancia, the suspect in the shooting rampage at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, has been charged with murder.

2 held for 'trying to topple' Raj govt as Gehlot attacks BJP

2 held for 'trying to topple' Raj govt as Gehlot attacks BJP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

"BJP leaders are playing the game at the behest of central leaders. MLAs were offered money... Rs 10 crore in advance and Rs 15 crore after the government is toppled," the chief minister alleged and added that the BJP wants to convert the state's politics into a goat market, 'bakra mandi'.

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death in high treason case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The ex-army chief left for Dubai for medical treatment in March 2016 and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe discovers how the IAF trained Pakistani air force pilots, during the 1971 War, which led to the birth of the Bangladesh air force.

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is facing sedition charge, on Monday said he is a "bigger patriot" than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party does not want to upset Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti by arresting the "real traitors" in the JNU case.

Why the dove has become a hawk

Why the dove has become a hawk

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Strident Hindutva has not been the Shivraj Singh Chouhan's hallmark in his long tenure as chief minister. What has changed?

99% agree to say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', we'll convince the rest: Amit Shah

99% agree to say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', we'll convince the rest: Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The BJP chief also said there is no need to say 'Bharat Maata Ki Jai' under pressure from the RSS or the BJP.

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

'Hindu Raksha Dal member' disrupts Bhushan's presser

'Hindu Raksha Dal member' disrupts Bhushan's presser

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

A press conference addressed by Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan was on Monday disrupted by a man in New Delhi, protesting his comment on presence of army in Jammu and Kashmir.

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

A video of the alleged attack that circulated on social media showed some people heckling the 79-year-old social activist.

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

No one was injured in the incident that came even as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a poll rally in Delhi's northwest Rohini area alleged that those who support terrorists in Kashmir are staging protest at Shaheen Bagh.

Mamangam Review

Mamangam Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Poor writing sinks this period film which is watchable for Mammooty's gravity defying stunts, says Divya Nair.

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Former Pak spinner Saqlain to help England for India tour

Former Pak spinner Saqlain to help England for India tour

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq as a spin consultant to the national cricket team for its upcoming tour of India. Saqlain will reach India on November 1 and remain with the English team for 15 days, helping them prepare for a Test series, which is expected to be played on spin friendly pitches. The five-Test series is starting on November 9.

Gutkha case: Sena opposes holding Filmfare awards

Gutkha case: Sena opposes holding Filmfare awards

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

Opposition accused the Democratic Front government of shielding the gutkha barons by allowing them to escape from the country and not naming them in the charge sheet in the case.

Rusedski bids quiet goodbye

Rusedski bids quiet goodbye

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Greg Rusedski bid a muted goodbye to Canadian tennis fans with a 6-4, 6-2 loss to Russian Mikhail Youzhny.

Key players fight their corner

Key players fight their corner

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

Mihir Bose, William Johnson and Sam Wallace assess the role of three key players in the chaos that placed England in turmoil.

Congress, terrorists on same frequency: Amit Shah

Congress, terrorists on same frequency: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Shah reviewed the party's preparations and strategy for the Lok Sabha election due next year.

Was Jinnah secular?

Was Jinnah secular?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

Was Jinnah really secular?

Court dismisses defamation case against Modi, Rajnath

Court dismisses defamation case against Modi, Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

A Delhi court on Monday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Indian Police Service officer R B Sreekumar against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh and two others for allegedly launching a malicious campaign against him in connection with the 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation spying case.

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The hot money may be on the Aam Aadmi Party winning the Delhi assembly elections, but the Bharatiya Janata Party is not giving up the battle without a fight.

Ex-Home Secy Pillai's remarks trigger Congress vs BJP war of words

Ex-Home Secy Pillai's remarks trigger Congress vs BJP war of words

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Former Home Secretary G K Pillai's remarks on affidavit regarding LeT links of Ishrat Jahan on Friday triggered a political war of words with Congress questioning the timing of his claims and alleging that he was only parroting the ruling BJP's words.

Wikileaks source US soldier found guilty of espionage

Wikileaks source US soldier found guilty of espionage

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Bradley Manning, the United States army soldier who leaked a massive trove of secret US government files to WikiLeaks, was on Tuesday acquitted of the most serious charge of aiding the enemy but was convicted of several counts of espionage.

Mammoth challenges India faces

Mammoth challenges India faces

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

'As a nation we are tearing ourselves apart through decisions we have deliberately chosen to take,' argues Aakar Patel.

I am an Indian, have full faith in constitution: Kanhaiya

I am an Indian, have full faith in constitution: Kanhaiya

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Slapped with sedition charge, Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Wednesday said that he is an Indian who has full faith in judiciary and the constitution.

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

China: Modi's historic now-or-never opportunity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Only he, with his tremendous political capital and personal stature, can pull it off, observes B S Raghavan, the veteran civil servant.

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'I challenge BJP spokespersons that they have no idea what their party's ideology is because they believe it is only Modi's party now.'

Nothing beats Lagaan!

Nothing beats Lagaan!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

Winnie Mandela, anti-apartheid activist and Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, dies

Winnie Mandela, anti-apartheid activist and Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, dies

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

She played a high-profile role in the battle to end white-minority rule. However, her place in history was also stained by controversy.

Language se lafda nahin karne ka

Language se lafda nahin karne ka

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'The colloquial language forced a turn to the recent past and I thought about the hangings of men like Afzal Guru and Yakub Memon.' 'Whatever their deeds, proven or still in doubt, did their deaths not deserve to be mourned by a sister, wife, or child?' A fascinating excerpt from Amitava Kumar's Writing Badly Is Easy.

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

National tensions simmer ahead of Belgium-France semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

There's always been a degree of friendly tension between the two, with France regarding Belgium, and its French-speaking Wallonia region, as something of a poor cousin, while the Belgians often dismiss France as patronising and faux-superior.

'He laid down his life for his country'

'He laid down his life for his country'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

On the eleventh anniversary of her father's martyrdom during the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, Jui Karkare Navare remembers her father, Mumbai ATS Chief Hemant Karkare.

Shatrughan Sinha joins Congress

Shatrughan Sinha joins Congress

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The actor-turned-politician hit out at the BJP leadership, alleging there's no place left for dialogue in the BJP anymore and the party's top brass "doesn't value its own people and views opponents as their enemies".

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Only Kashmiris can decide their future: Sartaj Aziz

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Aziz made the statement in response to another made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Draw up list of people facing sedition cases: CIC tells MHA

Draw up list of people facing sedition cases: CIC tells MHA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

With tags of 'patriots' and 'anti-nationals' being at the centre of debate, the Central Information Commission has asked the home ministry to make public the list of people who are facing sedition charges for indulging in alleged anti-national activities.

Pragya calls Godse patriot; forced to apologise after outrage

Pragya calls Godse patriot; forced to apologise after outrage

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The BJP distanced itself from her statement saying it did not agree with her, as "Mahatma Gandhi's killer cannot be a patriot".

'AFSPA should stay till police trained to contain insurgency'

'AFSPA should stay till police trained to contain insurgency'

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Amid demands for scrapping of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern states, an article in pro-Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh journal 'Organiser' has favoured its continuation in such areas till government trains and prepares state police to contain insurgency.