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'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

'Terror havens won't be tolerated': US, India's blunt message to Pak

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Tillerson said the US will provide India with best technologies for its military modernisation which include offers to supply F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.

'Frustrated' US suspends USD 1.66 bn security aid to Pakistan

'Frustrated' US suspends USD 1.66 bn security aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'We're paying them nothing because that's what they've done to help us. Nothing'

In Dubai, one of world's tallest residential buildings on fire

In Dubai, one of world's tallest residential buildings on fire

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

A massive fire broke out in one of the tallest towers in Dubai on Friday morning, media reports said.

Tharoor stirs controversy, says Afzal Guru hanging wrong

Tharoor stirs controversy, says Afzal Guru hanging wrong

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said Afzal Guru's hanging was both "wrong and badly handled".

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Using phones and computers to spread rumours, jihadis are waging a new, unconventional war.

Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The Assam government announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a job for the next of the kin of the deceased.

Why Sanjay Manjrekar became a commentator

Why Sanjay Manjrekar became a commentator

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'I love commentating for a reason that not many will admit.' 'Yes, it gives me financial security; yes, it lets me stay in touch with the game; but importantly, it gives me visibility.' 'In a way, commentary ensures that people don't forget you.'

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Soccer Pix: Atletico put Barca celebrations on ice

Soccer Pix: Atletico put Barca celebrations on ice

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Atletico Madrid delayed Barcelona's La Liga title celebrations by beating Valencia 3-2 at home in an entertaining game on Wednesday at a sparsely attended Wanda Metropolitano stadium.

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Has Naidu misread Modi?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

In early 2017, Amit A Shah warned Nara Chandrababu Naidu that Narendra D Modi was not like Atal Bihari Vajpayee to yield to pressure tactics. Soon, Naidu was to discover this for himself.

12 dead in anti-govt protest in Iran; Rouhani calls for unity

12 dead in anti-govt protest in Iran; Rouhani calls for unity

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Rouhani said the people of Iran were free to protest peacefully, but rejected violence.

Australia cricket board threatens players with unemployment

Australia cricket board threatens players with unemployment

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc hinted at a players' strike for the upcoming Ashes, the lucrative five-Test series against England which starts in November.

Chinese spy ship shadows US, India, Japan joint naval exercise

Chinese spy ship shadows US, India, Japan joint naval exercise

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

It was for the first time that a Chinese spy ship was detected in Japanese water since a submarine was spotted in 2004. The latest intrusion came less than a week after another Chinese naval vessel sailed near islands at the centre of a Tokyo-Beijing sovereignty dispute in the East China Sea.

Chinese woman dies of electrocution while using iPhone

Chinese woman dies of electrocution while using iPhone

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

A 23-year-old Chinese woman has died after being electrocuted while using iPhone, her family alleged.

Tennis: Kyrgios saves three match points to beat Nadal

Tennis: Kyrgios saves three match points to beat Nadal

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Australian fell to the floor in celebration after clinching the victory, before sticking a finger behind his ear and asking the raucous crowd to cheer louder.

Vikas, Shiva in semis, qualify for World C'ships

Vikas, Shiva in semis, qualify for World C'ships

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Top seed Vikas Krishan (75kg) and fourth seed Shiva Thapa (60kg) were among the four Indian boxers who qualified for the World Championships and assured themselves of medals by advancing to the Asian Championships semi-finals, in Tashkent, on Wednesday.

Football Extras: Indian eves beat Indonesia in Olympic qualifier

Football Extras: Indian eves beat Indonesia in Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Jayalalithaa 'constantly monitored'; Kerala Guv, CM visit hospital

Jayalalithaa 'constantly monitored'; Kerala Guv, CM visit hospital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

The hospital, where the AIADMK general secretary was admitted on September 22 after she complained of fever and dehydration, said she was "constantly being monitored".

Salman to remake Tamil film Thani Oruvan?

Salman to remake Tamil film Thani Oruvan?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

Kyrgios 'lobs return' at Aus Olympic chef de mission

Kyrgios 'lobs return' at Aus Olympic chef de mission

Rediff.com8 May 2016

If tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been chastened by a warning about his future behaviour from Australia's chef de mission for the Rio Olympics, he is not showing it.

12 killed, 25 missing in torrential rains in Uttarakhand

12 killed, 25 missing in torrential rains in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, who is in Delhi, expressed grief at the loss of lives and announced a compensation of Rs two lakh each to the families of the victims.

Hardik Pandya, from the fringes to the forefront

Hardik Pandya, from the fringes to the forefront

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

With his versatile talents, Hardik Pandya is the kind of unique cricketer the Indian team has always wanted, writes Dhruv Munjal

Monsoon's back! Mumbaikars reel under heavy rains

Monsoon's back! Mumbaikars reel under heavy rains

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The metropolis has received heavy rains in the last 24 hours.

UP RS poll win exposed BJP's anti-Dalit face: Akhilesh

UP RS poll win exposed BJP's anti-Dalit face: Akhilesh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Akhilesh said that the defeat of the Dalit candidate would cement his party's relations with Mayawati-led BSP.

Ashes Updates: England 'content, relaxed, excited'

Ashes Updates: England 'content, relaxed, excited'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow said the tourists were "content, relaxed, excited" as they arrived in Brisbane on Sunday ahead of this week's opening Ashes Test.

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

When a US president wanted Indian minister sacked!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'Galbraith had a powerful ally in Washington -- not as blunt and direct as the ambassador -- but committed to see Krishna Menon go.' 'This was President Kennedy himself.'

'We've a bigger Army': Amarinder flays Pak at Kartarpur ceremony

'We've a bigger Army': Amarinder flays Pak at Kartarpur ceremony

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

"We believe in peace and we are giving a message of peace from here. But, their generals should understand that we have a large Army and we are prepared..."

Chappell brothers ask Adani to abandon Australian project

Chappell brothers ask Adani to abandon Australian project

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'We are writing to respectfully ask you to abandon the Adani Group's proposal in Queensland's Galilee Basin...Pollution from burning coal was the single biggest driver of global warming, threatening life in Australia, India and all over the world'

Bigg Boss 11: Is Hina Khan jealous of Shilpa Shinde?

Bigg Boss 11: Is Hina Khan jealous of Shilpa Shinde?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Post nominations, the house is on fire, says Rohan Shinde.

Reflective China braces for diminished haul at the Rio Olympics

Reflective China braces for diminished haul at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Defeats in sports dominated by China at previous Olympics have left the country in an unfamiliar third place on the medals table, with some predicting that Rio 2016 could witness the lowest haul in two decades.

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Asserting that "music has no boundaries", the Delhi government on Thursday invited Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali to perform in the national capital after his concert in Mumbai was cancelled due to protests by the Shiv Sena.

How India can become a hub of software products

How India can become a hub of software products

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Policy lays out a 5-year road map seeking creation of 3.5 mn jobs and promoting 10,000 start-ups.

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

EPL: Rudiger calls for swift action against alleged racist abusers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) called for a government inquiry into racism in the English game following the match, which Chelsea won 2-0.

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Dawn leaks: Pak Army withdraws tweet that signalled rift with Sharif govt

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Pakistan Army on Wednesday withdrew a tweet that had rattled the civilian government over a media report about a rift between them over combating militancy in the country.

RBI guv draws new line in sand, seeks flexible rate cuts

RBI guv draws new line in sand, seeks flexible rate cuts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Shaktikanta Das said in Washington, DC, that there was nothing sacrosanct about the 25 bps rate cut and that monetary policy could be well served by calibrating the size of the policy rate to the dynamics of the situation, and the size of the change itself could convey the stance of policy.

Digvijaya booked for 'cops radicalising Muslim youth' remark

Digvijaya booked for 'cops radicalising Muslim youth' remark

Rediff.com4 May 2017

He had alleged that 'Telangana police has set up a bogus ISIS site which is radicalising Muslim youths'.

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Rediff.com15 May 2019

From Captain Cool losing his, well, cool to Rabada's super over, and Malinga's unbelievable bowling for the cup, IPL 2019 was not short of magical moments. Here are a few.

Modi's remarks reduced Hamid Ansari to his Muslim identity

Modi's remarks reduced Hamid Ansari to his Muslim identity

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

He was deliberately reducing Ansari to his Muslim identity by linking his career as a diplomat in the Arab world and educationist and his reflections on intolerance with his religion.

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Sports Shorts: Pele leaves hospital in France

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

At BJP national executive meet, PM Modi bats for backward Muslims

At BJP national executive meet, PM Modi bats for backward Muslims

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Making an intervention during the discussion on the motion for granting constitutional status to the national commission for backward classes, Modi highlighted that there are sections among Muslims, who are backward, adding that they should be included in the discussion over backward classes.