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Balakot strike is a game changer with Pakistan

Balakot strike is a game changer with Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'With the Balakot strike, India has now established a precedent for response to any new terrorist attack engineered by Pakistan.' 'This will stay irrespective of who wins the coming elections,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

IS aims to attack UK next, intelligence report warns

IS aims to attack UK next, intelligence report warns

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The attack is likely to be launched by British-born Islamist terrorists travelling back from Syria, Paul Cruickshank, the terrorism analyst for American news channel CNN, has said.

Syria chemical attack death toll now at 72

Syria chemical attack death toll now at 72

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had said those killed in the town of Khan Sheikhun, in Idlib province, had died from the effects of the gas, adding that dozens more suffered respiratory problems and other symptoms.

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shah defended the government for not filing an appeal against the acquittal of all four accused, including the radical right-wing's Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts case.

'Obama is the founder of Islamic State': Trump's fresh salvo

'Obama is the founder of Islamic State': Trump's fresh salvo

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Donald Trump on Thursday repeatedly accused President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group.

BJP releases manifesto: 75 promises for India @75

BJP releases manifesto: 75 promises for India @75

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

In its manifesto, the party made a string of promises, including expeditious construction of a Ram temple, doubling farmers income and the scrapping of Article 370 that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Sai's Take: Mr PM, time to end the national bitterness

Sai's Take: Mr PM, time to end the national bitterness

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'The unprecedented bitterness and rancour that marked this election campaign need not spill over into government and governance,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why 2019 is different from 2014

Why 2019 is different from 2014

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'In 2019, in Modi we have a leader who has not shied away from showcasing a robust and aggressive response to the Pulwama and Uri attacks,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

What about 'Nyay' to victims of 1984 riots, Bhopal gas tragedy? PM asks Congress

What about 'Nyay' to victims of 1984 riots, Bhopal gas tragedy? PM asks Congress

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

The prime minister pointed out that such infamous incidents occurred during the Congress rule.

I love Modi: Rahul to students in Pune

I love Modi: Rahul to students in Pune

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The Congress chief spoke to the students on a host of issues, including demonetisation, job loss and his growth as a political leader.

Jihadi John eliminated in drone strike?

Jihadi John eliminated in drone strike?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The 26-year-old British terrorist was seen executing Western hostages in IS videos.

Australia's most wanted jihadist Neil Prakash arrested?

Australia's most wanted jihadist Neil Prakash arrested?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The Fijian-Indian-origin, a senior Islamic State recruiter and terror plot instigator, had been arrested in an unnamed Middle Eastern country.

Imran's 'endorsement' of Modi could be Congress ploy: Sitharaman

Imran's 'endorsement' of Modi could be Congress ploy: Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

'Has the Supreme court even remotely said that PM Modi is not chowkidar?'

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mateen wrote, "America and Russia stop bombing the Islamic State," and, in his final post, "In the next few days you will see attacks from the Islamic State in the USA."

Pak releases sketch of Karachi airport attack 'mastermind'

Pak releases sketch of Karachi airport attack 'mastermind'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Pakistan on Friday released the sketch of an Uzbek national it claimed was the mastermind of last month's deadly attack on Karachi airport, days after the military said he was killed in North Waziristan during an ongoing operation.

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

During a 'Main bhi chowkidar' event, the prime minister also took a jab at the Congress about its minimum income poll promise and said that first-time voters should see the track record of those pitching for poverty.

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Obama seeks war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Obama asks Congress to grant war powers; vows defeat of Islamic State.

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Here are the best photos from the World Press Photo Awards

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The winners of the 60th annual World Press Photo Contest have been announced. The winning shot was taken by Turkish Associated Press photographer called Burhan Ozbilici, with an image he has simply titled An Assassination in Turkey. Showing Mevlut Mert Altintas shouting after shooting Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey, on December 19 2016.

Sensex ends below 27K-mark on Fed worries, Middle East tension

Sensex ends below 27K-mark on Fed worries, Middle East tension

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

On the gaining side, Hero Moto, SBI, HDFC, HUL and L&T have gained between 1-1.4 per cent.

The conflicts that rocked the world

The conflicts that rocked the world

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

From the political maelstrom in Washington to the humanitarian disaster in Yemen to the deadly unrest along the Israel-Gaza border, photographers captured a world in turbulent transition.

'Brought Paris to knees, preparing for attacks in Bangladesh,' threatens ISIS

'Brought Paris to knees, preparing for attacks in Bangladesh,' threatens ISIS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Islamic State (Daesh) in the latest edition of its online propaganda magazine warns that the terror group is preparing for fresh attacks in Bangladesh.

'Wives of IS leaders pass info to avoid intercepts'

'Wives of IS leaders pass info to avoid intercepts'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Wives of top Islamic State leaders, including its chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, play an important role in passing information to one another and then to their spouses to avoid electronic intercepts, according to a media report.

What ties North Korea to Syria?

What ties North Korea to Syria?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

North Korea considers Assad's Syria an ally, so it views Donald Trump's decision to strike Syria as a message to Pyongyang as well.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.

Pakistan's inaction against terrorists due to 'India phobia', says Afghanistan

Pakistan's inaction against terrorists due to 'India phobia', says Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Afghan foreign minister Rabbani said Afghanistan and Pakistan can work on the issue of the trust deficit.

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

Sai's Take: TN heading for a one-sided verdict

Sai's Take: TN heading for a one-sided verdict

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'Let me stick my neck out and say that Tamil Nadu will keep alive its reputation for landslide election verdicts, with the DMK front winning at least 30 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats going to the polls in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

US assessing results of military action against Al-Shabaab

US assessing results of military action against Al-Shabaab

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The United States has carried out airstrikes against Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab militants in Somalia and is now assessing the results of its "operation" against the hardline militia, the White House said.

Russia claims its air strike last month killed Baghdadi

Russia claims its air strike last month killed Baghdadi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

The air strike was launched after the Russian forces in Syria received intelligence that a meeting of Islamic State leaders was being planned, the defence ministry said.

Foley's captors earlier asked for huge ransom: reports

Foley's captors earlier asked for huge ransom: reports

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Islamist militants earlier asked a ransom of over USD 132 million from US journalist James Foley's family and employer but made no demands in their last message before brutally beheading him on camera, according to media reports.

Israel, Palestine talk amid tottering truce in Gaza

Israel, Palestine talk amid tottering truce in Gaza

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Indirect talks between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators began in Cairo on Monday to find a long-term solution to the conflict in Gaza that has killed over 2,000 people as an Egyptian-brokered 72-hour ceasefire took hold in the Hamas-ruled territory.

Iraq, Indo-US ties figure on Modi's talks with US Defence Secretary

Iraq, Indo-US ties figure on Modi's talks with US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Voicing concern over the deteriorating situation in Iraq, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he looked forward to his summit meeting with US President Barack Obama to discuss how India and the US can build a partnership for peace, stability and prosperity in the world.

IAF destroys JeM camp in Pakistan

IAF destroys JeM camp in Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The pre-dawn operation, described as "non-military" and "preemptive" struck a five-star resort style camp on a hilltop forest and caught the terrorists in their sleep.

America's old foe, Al Qaeda, remerges in Afghanistan

America's old foe, Al Qaeda, remerges in Afghanistan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Nearly 200 fighters at an Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent terror training camp in the Af-Pak border region were killed in a recent attack by the US and Afghan commandos.

5 members of a family killed on Day 47 of Gaza war

5 members of a family killed on Day 47 of Gaza war

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza on Saturday as the war entered its 47th day following the collapse of a fragile truce, even as Israel's hawkish foreign minister said that the offensive would continue until "Hamas waves the white flag".

As pilot's family mourns loss, Jordan jets strike Islamic State

As pilot's family mourns loss, Jordan jets strike Islamic State

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Jordan's King Abdullah offers his condolences to the pilot's family

Militants abandoning Al Qaeda to join ISIS: Report

Militants abandoning Al Qaeda to join ISIS: Report

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Militants from groups affiliated with once feared Al Qaeda network are abandoning their outfits to join the dreaded Islamist State that has seized swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria and been targeted in American airstrikes, according to a report.

Don't interfere in efforts to destroy ISIS: US warns Russia

Don't interfere in efforts to destroy ISIS: US warns Russia

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Amid Russia's escalating military activities in Syria, the White House has warned it not to interfere in the United States-led international efforts to destroy the Islamic State in the strife-torn region.

Air strike on Afghan hospital was mistake: US commander

Air strike on Afghan hospital was mistake: US commander

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The deadly American air strike on a hospital in northern Afghan city of Kunduz that killed 22 people, including women and children, was a mistake, a top US commander in Afghanistan on Tuesday said as he conceded that they were taken by surprise by the recent Taliban upsurge.

Indian Embassy in Yemen shifted to Djibouti

Indian Embassy in Yemen shifted to Djibouti

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

In view of the worsening situation in Yemen's capital Sana'a, India has shifted its embassy to Djibouti, adjoining the war-torn country, after the "successful" conclusion of the process to evacuate its nationals, government informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.