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Sanjay Raut backs Adityanath over Asad's encounter

Sanjay Raut backs Adityanath over Asad's encounter

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Criminals and terrorists have no caste or religion, he said, adding that those who have suspicions on such police action can always approach courts for remedial measures.

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'The problem here is not that one community's deity has suddenly become another community's meal.' 'Hindus and Muslims have been peacefully coexisting with their cows for centuries now.' 'The problem here is that a section of Indians has been suddenly made to realise that it makes great political sense to degrade each one of the 170 million Muslims to a potential cow-killer, lynch a few of them to keep the heat on, polarise and win elections.'

Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Witch-hunt, cries Trump ahead of facing criminal charges in NYC court

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Former US President Donald Trump is expected to appear before a specially secured Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday to be arraigned on history-making criminal charges related to paying hush money to a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign.

Criminals belonging to Yogi's caste 'still alive': Samajwadi Party

Criminals belonging to Yogi's caste 'still alive': Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The SP also alleged that it was the BJP people who got Umesh Pal, a key witness in the 2005 killing of then BSP legislator Raju Pal, murdered.

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The 'black cats' will reflect a dashing sheen to the parade as they will be dressed in their trademark black coloured overalls, balaclava headgear and special assault rifles MP-5 along with the iconic commando dagger.

Day before Chhattisgarh poll, Naxals trigger IED blast; 1 BSF soldier killed

Day before Chhattisgarh poll, Naxals trigger IED blast; 1 BSF soldier killed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

This is the fourth IED blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh in the last 15 days.

3 terrorists killed outside Indian mission in Afghanistan; op ends

3 terrorists killed outside Indian mission in Afghanistan; op ends

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

An intense 25-hour gun-battle between security forces and terrorists outside the Indian consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif came to end on Monday night with the killing of all the attackers who attempted to storm the Mission building.

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Djokovic's dad seen posing with fans carrying Russia flags

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Australian Open organisers have issued a reminder to players and their entourages about their policy on "inappropriate flags" after a video emerged showing Novak Djokovic's father posing for pictures with fans holding Russian flags.

Authorities seal martyrs' graveyard in Srinagar

Authorities seal martyrs' graveyard in Srinagar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The entry to the graveyard inside Naqshband sahib Shrine in Khawaja Bazaar near Nowhatta was sealed and security forces were deployed around the area to prevent anyone going inside, officials said.

King Kohli came, spoke and inspired RCB

King Kohli came, spoke and inspired RCB

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Virat Kohli gave a pep talk to the RCB Women's Team

Can't Defeat Modi Using Caste Census!

Can't Defeat Modi Using Caste Census!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Will a caste census make tens of millions desert Mr Modi?, asks Shekhar Gupta.

US war in Afghanistan will end on August 31: Biden

US war in Afghanistan will end on August 31: Biden

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

he United States did what we went to do in Afghanistan, to get to terrorists who attacked us on 9/11 and deliver justice to Osama bin Laden, and to degrade the terrorist threat to keep Afghanistan from becoming a base, from which attacks could be continued against the United States.

World T20: Security tightened for Pak team

World T20: Security tightened for Pak team

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Security at the PCA stadium in Mohali was tightened on Monday as the Pakistan cricket team went through the grind during a practice session ahead of Tuesday's ICC World Twenty20 match against New Zealand.

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Three takeaways for individuals living in a global society today, where misinformation and disinformation are rife.

Merkel to convene German security council after Munich shootings

Merkel to convene German security council after Munich shootings

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The cabinet ministers concerned are on their way to Berlin.

'Netanyahu should resign!'

'Netanyahu should resign!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'He is ultimately responsible for this failure, having ignored warnings from Egypt and the US about the attacks.'

Under Modi, India has developed 'proactive' defence policy: Shah

Under Modi, India has developed 'proactive' defence policy: Shah

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Shah also said that India has now joined the league of countries like the United States and Israel in carrying out surgical strikes.

India eyes pacts, expansion of ties with Egypt during Sisi's visit

India eyes pacts, expansion of ties with Egypt during Sisi's visit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Sisi will be the first Egyptian President and the fifth leader from the Middle-East to grace the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. He is scheduled to arrive in India on January 24.

Pampore attack: CRPF denies security lapses

Pampore attack: CRPF denies security lapses

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Rejecting suggestions that not following SOPs might have led to high casualties in Saturday's ambush by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore, the Central Reserve Police Force on Monday said all laid down procedures were "absolutely" adhered to by its personnel.

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Ajit Doval is now India's all-powerful security boss. This concentration of power disrupts our layered security system. Will it not weaken whatever remains of the power and authority of the home, defence and finance ministers? asks Shekhar Gupta.

These babas have Z-category security

These babas have Z-category security

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Here are other controversial 'babas' who were given the Z-category security, though later, it was withdrawn from some.

'We made history': City players hail treble success

'We made history': City players hail treble success

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Players were in tears after Rodri's emphatic second-half goal against Inter Milan in the final secured a 1-0 victory

India's Sea Vigil mega exercise to cover 7516 km of coastline

India's Sea Vigil mega exercise to cover 7516 km of coastline

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

India will kickstart on Tuesday a two-day multi-agency military exercise covering the country's 7,516 km-long coastline and exclusive economic zone with the twin aim of checking the preparedness of various agencies to deal with any eventualities and bolster overall maritime security, officials said.

Israel Embassy blast: 2 persons spotted in CCTV footage

Israel Embassy blast: 2 persons spotted in CCTV footage

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

A CCTV footage of the Israel Embassy blast site has revealed that a cab had dropped two persons near the embassy and it is yet to be ascertained whether these persons have any role in the explosion, according to Delhi Police sources.

BJP, Congress leaders on Naxal hit list: IB

BJP, Congress leaders on Naxal hit list: IB

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Communication, dated February 17 to all state governments, said the CPI (Maoist) planned to capture attention once again

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema.

'No hope left' in SC, it can never be independent: Sibal

'No hope left' in SC, it can never be independent: Sibal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament and senior advocate, Kapil Sibal, has expressed his displeasure over some of the recent judgments passed by the Supreme Court saying he has 'no hope left' in the institution.

Rahul answers Kashmir questions at the end of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rahul answers Kashmir questions at the end of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the restoration of statehood and democratic process is a very important step in Jammu and Kashmir as he avoided a question on whether his party would be part of an Opposition alliance in the Union Territory.

Won't tolerate attacks on religious buildings: Aus PM

Won't tolerate attacks on religious buildings: Aus PM

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The Australian prime minister also said that he briefed Prime Minister Modi on AUKUS - a trilateral security arrangement between Australia, the UK and the United States that was unveiled in September 2021.

Govt, India Inc seek cyber security shield

Govt, India Inc seek cyber security shield

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Cyber-security in India is at a nascent stage.

Col Ashutosh Sharma fulfilled dream of joining Army in 13th attempt

Col Ashutosh Sharma fulfilled dream of joining Army in 13th attempt

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Col Sharma, who was among five security forces personnel killed during an encounter with terrorists in north Kashmir late on Saturday night, is the second commanding officer of the 21 Rashtriya Rifles who lost his life in anti-terror operation.

Para forces to check cattle smuggling to Bangladesh: SC

Para forces to check cattle smuggling to Bangladesh: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The apex court asked the counsel for the Centre to specify the status of rules which were to be formulated in pursuance of its direction to protect cattle smuggling to Nepal and posted the matter for further hearing after summer vacation from May 10 till July 2.

NSCN-IM refuses peace talks under 'shadow of AFSPA'

NSCN-IM refuses peace talks under 'shadow of AFSPA'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah on Wednesday said no peace talks were possible 'under the shadow' of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and termed Union home minister Amit Shah's statement in Parliament on the botched counter-insurgency operation as 'irresponsible.'

Security concerns for Prime Minister Modi

Security concerns for Prime Minister Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The people in charge of the PM's security need to shift the emphasis from the numerical (the number of policemen deployed) to technology-based solutions to sanitise the area where he resides, works and during his road journeys, says Anil Chowdhry, former secretary (internal security), ministry of home affairs.

Kashmir: 2 militants killed

Kashmir: 2 militants killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2007

Security forces surrounded the mosque and cordoned off the area.

Taliban's Resurgence: Threat to India

Taliban's Resurgence: Threat to India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The Taliban's rise will see an increase in infiltration on India's western border and terrorist groups in Pakistan will get funding from the Taliban, warns Brigadier Rajamani Kannan (retd).

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Naveed Jatt, terrorist wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder case, killed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The DGP said Jatt's killing, along with one of his associates, was a big success for the security forces.

Iran abolishes 'morality police' in face of anti-hijab protests

Iran abolishes 'morality police' in face of anti-hijab protests

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Iran's Attorney General Mohammad Javad Montazeri said that the morality police 'was abolished by the same authorities who installed it', The New York Times reported.