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3 Pak terrorists killed as Army foils major infiltration bid

3 Pak terrorists killed as Army foils major infiltration bid

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The Pakistani terrorists made the abortive attempt to sneak into the Kalal area of Nowshera from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 28 but were killed in the subsequent counter-infiltration operation, the officials said.

Baby born to 13-year-old rape survivor dies after her pregnancy was terminated

Baby born to 13-year-old rape survivor dies after her pregnancy was terminated

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The victim, a Mumbai resident and a Class 7 student, had to knock the doors of the apex court as the law prohibits the abortion of a foetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

'Sushant's death needs a CBI inquiry'

'Sushant's death needs a CBI inquiry'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'This is not a fight just for Sushant, it is a fight against a system that suppresses genuine talent and forces them to take extreme steps.'

ISRO successfully tests crew escape system, meant for saving lives of astronauts

ISRO successfully tests crew escape system, meant for saving lives of astronauts

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The first 'Pad Abort Test' demonstrated the safe recovery of the crew module in case of any exigency at the launch pad, the Indian Space Research Organisation said in a release.

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

'Jewellery worth Rs 24-25 crores was transferred'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Indrani was spiritedly telegraphing details of the jewellery from the back of the court...

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Challenges before NITI Aayog's Suman Bery

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The most immediate challenge for growth is the disruption of the global economy brought about by the Ukraine war and related sanctions, the Covid shutdowns in China and the rising tide of inflation, points out Nitin Desai.

UP BJP MLA booked for raping woman

UP BJP MLA booked for raping woman

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

She has alleged that in the run-up to the 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, she was kept at a hotel for a month by Tiwari.

COVID positive Querrey accused of quarantine breach in Russia

COVID positive Querrey accused of quarantine breach in Russia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

In a statement, the tournament organisers said Querrey did not open the door for a doctor's visit on Monday and the family left the hotel next day without informing the reception.

The women who made history by entering Sabarimala

The women who made history by entering Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The two dauntless women -- Kanakadurga and Bindu -- aged 44 and 42, stepped into the hallowed precincts guarded by police three months after the Supreme Court's historic judgment

'Chintuji would chide me for acting like a 'heroine''

'Chintuji would chide me for acting like a 'heroine''

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'I was heartbroken, reeling from the sadness that came with the realisation that I would never working with him again.'

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, renowned US Justice, dies at 87

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, renowned US Justice, dies at 87

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Ginsburg, the second woman appointed to the bench, developed a rock star status during her career and was dubbed the 'Notorious RBG', CNN reported.

Deoband fatwa against female foeticide

Deoband fatwa against female foeticide

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Darul Uloom of Deoband, the largest seminary in the country, has issued a fatwa (edict) against female foeticide, calling the act unlawful and against Islam.

Alert ATC averts collision at Mumbai airport

Alert ATC averts collision at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

An Air Traffic Control staff at the Mumbai airport averted a tragedy on Wednesday evening by aborting the takeoff of Jet Airways' Goa-bound flight carrying 158 passengers when another plane was about to touch down.

Guj HC's bail to 4 under new anti-conversion law

Guj HC's bail to 4 under new anti-conversion law

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The case involving an inter-faith couple was filed in Vadodara under the amended Gujarat Religious Freedom Act and the interim relief granted by the court to the four, including the main accused, will be pending the disposal of a petition filed by them seeking quashing of the FIR against them.

Lucknow: Fatwa issued against female foeticide

Lucknow: Fatwa issued against female foeticide

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Alarmed by the latest census report confirming a steep fall in the male-female ratio in Uttar Pradesh a prominent maulana from a Lucknow's oldest Islamic seminary -- Darul Uloom Firangi Mahal -- on Wednesday issued a fatwa against abortion of the female child.

IAF's Jaguar aircraft catches fire during take-off, pilot escapes unhurt

IAF's Jaguar aircraft catches fire during take-off, pilot escapes unhurt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Defence sources said the pilot spotted fire during the take off roll, aborted the take off and carried out safe exit.

REVEALED: The mystery behind India's missing girls

REVEALED: The mystery behind India's missing girls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Promotion of sex-selection abortions as a population control strategy, crafted in the United States and then exported worldwide, has resulted in millions of missing girls in India, China and elsewhere, a Congressional human rights panel has been told.

Ukraine Crisis: US Playing A 'Game Of Chicken' With Russia

Ukraine Crisis: US Playing A 'Game Of Chicken' With Russia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

If a workable compromise is found and Russia'S Western borders are left undisturbed with a suitable buffer, it will indicate that the US is indeed serious about its focus on China, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

England's Sibley raring to go after losing 12kg in lockdown

England's Sibley raring to go after losing 12kg in lockdown

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Dom Sibley, nicknamed 'The Fridge' by team mates, has lost 12kg since experiencing a "wake-up call" while in Sri Lanka earlier this year for the series that was aborted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Clinton or Trump. Who won the third US presidential debate?

Clinton or Trump. Who won the third US presidential debate?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Tell us, dear readers, who came out on top in this debate.

Didn't ask rape accused to marry victim: CJI

Didn't ask rape accused to marry victim: CJI

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Several women's rights activists, eminent citizens, intellectuals, writers and artistes had also penned an open letter to the chief justice demanding an apology and retraction of the remarks.

Why Australia will be Rooting for Joe & Co in 4th Test

Why Australia will be Rooting for Joe & Co in 4th Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'We wish (England) well, see what unfolds. It's out of our hands but we'll be watching on with interest.'

'IPL suspension shows game's vulnerability, T20 WC could be postponed'

'IPL suspension shows game's vulnerability, T20 WC could be postponed'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Chappell recalled a few incidents that led to the disruption of the game in the past.

Sex on false promise of marriage not rape: Orissa HC

Sex on false promise of marriage not rape: Orissa HC

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Justice S K Panigrahi also raised questions about whether rape laws should be used to regulate intimate relationships, especially in cases where women enter into a relationship by choice.

Alia to star in Bhansali's Heera Mandi?

Alia to star in Bhansali's Heera Mandi?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Bachchan versus Bachchan... Dev Patel turns director...

How this supermodel is educating her country about sex

How this supermodel is educating her country about sex

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

From orgasms to contraception, this supermodel educating her country about sex.

US military was 'cocked and loaded' to hit Iran: Trump

US military was 'cocked and loaded' to hit Iran: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

"10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone".

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Minor rape victim allowed to end 25-week pregnancy

Minor rape victim allowed to end 25-week pregnancy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The victim, in her plea seeking permission to undergo medical termination of pregnancy, said her mental and physical health is at risk.

Even Christians in India feel Savita could have been saved

Even Christians in India feel Savita could have been saved

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

The death of an Indian dentist in Ireland, whose life could have been saved through an abortion, sparked outrage in India on Thursday with political parties terming it as a violation of human rights while her parents demanded an international probe.

Female foeticide: Chargesheet filed against Beed doctors

Female foeticide: Chargesheet filed against Beed doctors

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

A chargesheet has been filed against 17 persons, including a doctor couple, arrested in connection with illegal abortion and female foeticide case, police said on Wednesday.

SC allows rape survivor to terminate 24-week-old abnormal foetus

SC allows rape survivor to terminate 24-week-old abnormal foetus

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The medical report stated that the continuance of the pregnancy would gravely endanger the physical and mental health of the mother.

Theresa May wins confidence vote in UK Parliament

Theresa May wins confidence vote in UK Parliament

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The MPs voted in favour of the Queen's Speech by 323 votes to 309 with a majority of 14.

Female foeticide: Maha doctor nabbed in sting operation

Female foeticide: Maha doctor nabbed in sting operation

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

A government medical officer was caught red-handed while allegedly conducting abortion at his private hospital in Kaij tehsil of Beed district in Maharashtra during a sting operation conducted by health officials and police on Sunday.

Major disaster averted at Mumbai airport

Major disaster averted at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

The Air India plane had been cleared to land at the runway by the ATC, while at the same time a Jet Airways flight was also preparing to take off from the same airstrip.

Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts

Women can get Covid vaccine anytime after delivery: Experts

Rediff.com23 May 2021

"Pregnancy doesn't increase the risk of acquiring SARS-COV-2 infection but appears to worsen the clinical course as compared to non-pregnant women'

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Why Pope Francis is the coolest Pope ever

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Let's take a look at why:

Delhi riots: Accused committed crime against humanity, cops in chargesheet

Delhi riots: Accused committed "crime against humanity", cops in chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

It stated that by a 'sustained and well-oiled' campaign, they created an acute sense of fear and insecurity in the minds of the minority community.

Yogi unveils policy to 'stabilise rising population'

Yogi unveils policy to 'stabilise rising population'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Population Policy 2021-2030, unveiled on the occasion of World Population Day, also aims at bringing down the gross fertility rate among women to 2.1 by 2026 and to 1.9 by 2030.

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

10 OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Radhika Apte's espionage skills, a quartet of romances in Visakhapatnam and a whole lot of other adventures and thrills, there's tons of action to catch on OTT this week.