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UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

A new documentary claims British spy call intercepts helped Canadian authorities link India to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.

Haryana teen on 'dunki' route to US killed by traffickers in Guatemala

Haryana teen on 'dunki' route to US killed by traffickers in Guatemala

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

A Haryana teenager who sought a job in the US via the 'dunki' route has allegedly died after being held captive by human traffickers in Guatemala, according to his family.

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Fog envelopes northern states; cold wave grips Delhi, red alert in UP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

The national capital was in the grip of a cold wave, with the sun largely obscured by clouds and pollutants lingering in the atmosphere, leading to reduced visibility. At least 129 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Saturday due to dense fog, according to an official.

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods: Gill

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods: Gill

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India Test captain Shubman Gill expressed anguish over the large-scale devastation caused by floods in his home state of Punjab due to incessant rainfall.

Air India, IndiGo cancel flights to 7 cities amid India-Pak tension

Air India, IndiGo cancel flights to 7 cities amid India-Pak tension

Rediff.com13 May 2025

This move comes as a precautionary measure, in light of airspace restrictions and heightened security.

Punjab flood: Toll rises to 37; crops in 23 districts damaged

Punjab flood: Toll rises to 37; crops in 23 districts damaged

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Heavy rains exacerbate the flood situation in Punjab, leading to 37 deaths and widespread crop damage. Rescue and relief operations are underway as authorities issue alerts and provide assistance to affected populations.

Pix: Tearful farewells at Attari border crossing

Pix: Tearful farewells at Attari border crossing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

As India's deadline for Pakistani citizens to leave the country passed, chaotic scenes unfolded at the Attari-Wagah land crossing in Punjab.

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'They are totally disconnected with farm activities which their families have been involved in for years.'

Who is behind bomb threats to Golden Temple?

Who is behind bomb threats to Golden Temple?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has received five e-mails threatening to blow up the Golden Temple since July 14, president of the apex gurdwara body Harjinder Singh Dhami said on Wednesday.

Drunk passenger molests airhostess on Dubai-Amritsar flight

Drunk passenger molests airhostess on Dubai-Amritsar flight

Rediff.com15 May 2023

A male passenger was arrested for allegedly molesting an air hostess on board a Dubai-Amritsar flight in an inebriated state, the police said on Monday.

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

NRI shot at in front of wife and son in Amritsar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A bullet each hit Singh in the head and near the chest. Singh was rushed to a private hospital, police said. He is currently out of danger.

Ceasefire: Residents in Punjab asked to resume normal life

Ceasefire: Residents in Punjab asked to resume normal life

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Calm prevailed in Punjab, especially in the border areas of the state, on Sunday morning, following an understanding between India and Pakistan to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea.

Days after Op Sindoor, Pak Intruder shot dead by BSF in Punjab

Days after Op Sindoor, Pak Intruder shot dead by BSF in Punjab

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) has shot dead a Pakistani intruder along the International Border in Punjab. The man was shot during the intervening night of May 7-8 in the Ferozepur sector, officials said. He was found crossing the International Border purposefully in the dark.

Operation Sindoor: All 32 airports to resume ops, advisories issued

Operation Sindoor: All 32 airports to resume ops, advisories issued

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Civilian flight operations from the 32 airports across northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar, were suspended from May 9 to May 15.

Punjab border districts on high alert, villagers move to safer areas

Punjab border districts on high alert, villagers move to safer areas

Rediff.com8 May 2025

People in some border villages of Ferozepur district in Punjab began moving to safer areas amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan.

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Bharti Kisan Union (Krantikari) has criticized the Punjab government for issuing arrest warrants against 25 farmers and adding an attempt to murder charge in the FIR related to the 2022 prime minister security breach incident. The union claims the farmers were protesting peacefully and had no knowledge of the prime minister's route. They argue the government is acting under pressure from the central government.

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

After retiring from international hockey in 2012, Abbas kept a low profile. He took up his first coaching role as an assistant coach for penalty corners with the Malaysia national team in October 2024.

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Security alert as US-bound AI flight among 7 get bomb threat on X

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The threats via microblogging platform X came a day after three international flights originating from Mumbai received bomb threats, causing trouble to hundreds of passengers and airline crew.

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Pro-Khalistan leader Pannun booked for threatening Amritsar temple officials

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The FIR was registered at Amritsar's Sultanwind police station on January 23, the police said on Wednesday.

Unidentified object lands near Jalandhar; worker hurt, house damaged

Unidentified object lands near Jalandhar; worker hurt, house damaged

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Local residents said a migrant labourer was injured in the incident, while a few houses in the area also sustained damage. Parts of the unidentified object were lying in the area, they said.

Migrated To US, Landed In Ahmedabad

Migrated To US, Landed In Ahmedabad

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

All 33 persons from Gujarat, who were among 104 Indians deported from the US for illegal immigration, were safely transported to their native places on Thursday in state vehicles under the supervision of police, the state government said.

India withdraws from volleyball event in Pakistan

India withdraws from volleyball event in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Pakistan Volleyball Federation on Sunday said India have withdrawn their contingent from the next month's Central Asian Volleyball in Islamabad.

Tension in Rajasthan town over objectionable Yoga Day post

Tension in Rajasthan town over objectionable Yoga Day post

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The tension gripped the area after a man was arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable post about the Yoga Day, they said.

How Delhi cops busted an order-based inter-state car theft network

How Delhi cops busted an order-based inter-state car theft network

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Delhi Police have dismantled two inter-state car-jacking syndicates, arresting seven autolifters and recovering stolen vehicles. The operation uncovered a network involved in stealing, dismantling, and transporting vehicles across Delhi-NCR and beyond.

Pak nationals flock to Attari-Wagah border to return home

Pak nationals flock to Attari-Wagah border to return home

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Several Pakistani nationals visiting India started returning home through the Attari-Wagah land route in Amritsar on Thursday, a day after the Centre set a 48-hour deadline for them to leave the country. The decision came after India announced a raft of measures, including the expulsion of Pakistani military attaches, suspension of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, and the immediate shutting down of the Attari land-transit post in view of the cross-border links to the horrific terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians on Tuesday.

Drones seen in Jammu, downed in Punjab; trigger blackout

Drones seen in Jammu, downed in Punjab; trigger blackout

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Suspected drones were observed along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu region on Monday, while armed forces downed a 'surveillance drone' in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

Misri blasts Pak for blaming India for attacks on places of worship

Misri blasts Pak for blaming India for attacks on places of worship

Rediff.com9 May 2025

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's recent drone attacks on Indian cities and civilian infrastructure, calling it a "deranged fantasy" and a desperate attempt to deceive the world. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also accused Pakistan of attacking religious sites, including a gurdwara in Amritsar, in an attempt to give a communal color to the situation. Misri criticized Pakistan's "blatantly farcical denial" of the attacks and said the country is resorting to disinformation tactics.

Chances of conflict with India increasing: Pak defence minister

Chances of conflict with India increasing: Pak defence minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the chances of conflict with India were increasing with the passage of time despite efforts by different countries to defuse the tensions between the two neighbours.

BSF kills 7 infiltrating terrorists, destroys Pak Rangers post

BSF kills 7 infiltrating terrorists, destroys Pak Rangers post

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Border Security Force on Friday said it has killed seven terrorists who were trying to infiltrate from across the India-Pakistan International Border in Jammu, and also destroyed a Rangers post.

Pahalgam attack: BSF scales down retreat ceremony at India-Pak border

Pahalgam attack: BSF scales down retreat ceremony at India-Pak border

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The Border Security Force (BSF) has scaled down the retreat ceremony held at Attari, Hussainiwala and Sadki along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The BSF's Punjab frontier said it was suspending the symbolic handshake of the Indian guard commander with the counterpart and the border gates will remain closed during the ceremony. The move is seen as a response to the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people were killed.

BSF jawan gets hero's welcome in Bengal after 3 weeks in Pak captivity

BSF jawan gets hero's welcome in Bengal after 3 weeks in Pak captivity

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Purnam Kumar Shaw, a BSF jawan who was held captive in Pakistan for nearly three weeks, returned to his home in West Bengal's Hooghly district on Friday evening. Shaw was greeted by his family and well-wishers at Howrah station and was escorted to his hometown Rishra, where he was welcomed by people and a band playing patriotic tunes. Shaw had been taken into custody by Pakistan Rangers on April 23, after he inadvertently crossed the international border in Punjab's Ferozepur district.

Punjab CM wants flight with deportees to be diverted

Punjab CM wants flight with deportees to be diverted

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized the Centre over the landing of US planes carrying illegal Indian immigrants at Amritsar airport, calling it a "deport centre." He stated that the holy city is known for its religious sites and should not be used for deportations. Mann has also questioned the choice of Amritsar as the landing site, suggesting that other airports in the country could have been used instead. The second US flight carrying 119 illegal Indian immigrants is slated to land in Amritsar on Saturday night. The Punjab government has made arrangements to take the residents of Punjab from among the second batch of deportees to their hometowns.

Punjab farmer feared missing near Indo-Pak border, BSF traces footprints

Punjab farmer feared missing near Indo-Pak border, BSF traces footprints

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Border Security Force personnel later found human footprints heading towards the Pakistani side, raising the possibility of an unintentional border crossing.

Crackdown on military uniform sales after Pahalgam attack

Crackdown on military uniform sales after Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Security checks have been intensified in Paltan Bazaar, a well-known market in Dehradun, following concerns about the unauthorised sale of military uniforms on Friday.

What's Saina Doing At Wagah?

What's Saina Doing At Wagah?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Olympic medallist Saina also attended the Beating Retreat ceremony, a daily flag-lowering ceremony jointly conducted by the BSF and the Pakistan Rangers at the Wagah border, the border outpost located between Amritsar and Lahore.

Snakes, crocodiles: US deportees recall 'donkey' route horror

Snakes, crocodiles: US deportees recall 'donkey' route horror

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'We were told by fellow travellers that if we ask too many questions, we could be shot'

War clouds over India: End game for IPL 2025?

War clouds over India: End game for IPL 2025?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The IPL 2025 season was thrown into turmoil on Thursday night after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was abruptly halted

Pak escalated situation, India only responded: MEA

Pak escalated situation, India only responded: MEA

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Thursday that the choice of de-escalation is with Pakistan, as India only responded to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people. He added that Pakistan has been escalating the situation with cross-border terrorism against India for decades.

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.'

Amritsar: Radical Sikh preacher's aide released a day after clash

Amritsar: Radical Sikh preacher's aide released a day after clash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh's aide and kidnapping accused Lovepreet Singh walked out of a jail in Amritsar on Friday, hours after a court in Ajnala ordered his release based on an application by the police.