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OTT This Week: Horror! Thrills! Action!

OTT This Week: Horror! Thrills! Action!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma offers tons of horror and some happy stuff too on OTT this week.

Village cited by Pentagon is in China-controlled territory, say sources

Village cited by Pentagon is in China-controlled territory, say sources

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

A village built by China along the Line of Actual Control in the Arunachal Pradesh sector and mentioned in a recent Pentagon report, is in territory controlled by that country, sources in the security establishment in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

Pak terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid

Pak terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Troops intercepted the group when it entered 400 metres into this side from across the LoC in Keri sector of Rajouri around 0555 hours, triggering a gunfight, the officer said.

Get Ready for Bollywood's COPS

Get Ready for Bollywood's COPS

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi has set the stage for many more cop movies.

Army foils infiltration bid near LoC in J-K's Baramulla, 3 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid near LoC in J-K's Baramulla, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

"We noticed some suspicious movement in the Hathlanga area near the LoC. The infiltrators were challenged and three of them were killed," an Army officer said.

Year after Amshipura fake encounter, father awaits justice

Year after Amshipura fake encounter, father awaits justice

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'I have received Rs 5 lakh from the Jammu and Kashmir administration. Is that the price of my innocent son and others killed in cold blood'

10 dead, 13 rescued as landslide hits Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur

10 dead, 13 rescued as landslide hits Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Army, National Disaster Response Force and local rescue teams have been called in for the rescue work, the Kinnaur deputy commissioner said.

Cabinet okays poll reforms, Aadhar may be linked to electoral rolls

Cabinet okays poll reforms, Aadhar may be linked to electoral rolls

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday is learnt to have cleared a bill on electoral reforms, including the one to link electoral roll with Aadhaar on a voluntary basis to root out multiple enrolments.

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The BJP IT cell has held meetings right down to booth levels and these volunteers have been working for the past six months already.

Riot woes forced Rao govt to drop plan to bring Netaji's ashes to India: Kin

Riot woes forced Rao govt to drop plan to bring Netaji's ashes to India: Kin

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The P V Narasimha Rao government in the 1990s had been on the verge of bringing to India the ashes, believed to be the mortal remains of Subhas Chandra Bose now kept at the Renkoji Temple in Japan, but was dissuaded from doing so due to an intelligence report.

2 soldiers killed in terror attack in J-K

2 soldiers killed in terror attack in J-K

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

They said the Quick Reaction Team came under indiscriminate firing by two-three ultras, who were travelling in a van, at a crowded area in Khushipora of Parimpora.

In Parl, Shah regrets Naga civilian killings; says probe underway

In Parl, Shah regrets Naga civilian killings; says probe underway

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The SIT has been constituted and has been directed to complete the probe within a month, Shah said.

5 Lashkar terrorists, Army jawan killed in Pulwama encounter

5 Lashkar terrorists, Army jawan killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation at Hanjin village in the Rajpora area of Pulwama following information about the presence of the terrorists there, a police official said.

Pak terrorist planning attack on JK highway killed in encounter

Pak terrorist planning attack on JK highway killed in encounter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

A huge cache of arms and ammunition, which includes an AK-47 rifle, magazines, grenades, RPG-7 rocket launcher, was recovered from the encounter site, he said.

'Bollywood is a different ballgame'

'Bollywood is a different ballgame'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'I hope OTT remains that way where the focus is on performance and good content.'

'Thought Taliban gunmen might kill us'

'Thought Taliban gunmen might kill us'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'The Taliban are on the streets due to which there is an atmosphere of fear. The Taliban are constantly appealing to the people of the country that no person should leave Afghanistan and that that they won't let anyone cause any trouble'

Pak violates ceasefire; targets mosques, houses in J-K

Pak violates ceasefire; targets mosques, houses in J-K

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Indian Army retaliated befittingly to the unprovoked ceasefire violations.

Army jawan killed in Pak ceasefire violation

Army jawan killed in Pak ceasefire violation

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Pakistan fired at forward posts along the LoC around 2.30 am in Krishnaghati sector in Poonch, in which the Army personnel was killed, the official said.

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

After a year, a father's hope of finding the body of his son, Shakir Wagey, who worked with the Territorial Army and was killed by terrorists, was rekindled on Wednesday when the Army recovered a decomposed body near a mobile tower in this district of South Kashmir.

AFSPA: Repeal Won't Change Anything

AFSPA: Repeal Won't Change Anything

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The army has been left to do justice to itself for crimes it is accused of committing against civilians. As a force inside the government, obviously it will want that there be no intrusion into what they do, points out Aakar Patel.

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The development comes after a 34-year-old vegetable supplier at the Pokhran Army base camp was held for allegedly getting sensitive documents from an Army man for money and providing them to the ISI.

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

China: 'Next 5 years will be tougher for India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

'We can expect heightened belligerence from China.'

2 soldiers killed, 4 hurt in Pak firing in J-K

2 soldiers killed, 4 hurt in Pak firing in J-K

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The Pakistan Army initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing from small arms and intense shelling of mortars along the LoC in the Mankote and Krishna Ghati sectors on Wednesday night, a defence spokesperson said.

India-South Africa women's series to kick off from March 7

India-South Africa women's series to kick off from March 7

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The series, comprising five ODIs and three T20Is, will mark the Indian team's return to competitive cricket after almost 12 months.

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said Neerj Chopra's "golden victory" at the Tokyo Olympics is a historic and proud moment for the entire country, including the Indian armed forces.

Kejri warns of oxygen tragedy, Centre says he's playing politics

Kejri warns of oxygen tragedy, Centre says he's playing politics

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Raising an alarm that a "big tragedy" may happen due to oxygen shortage in hospitals during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Centre should take over all oxygen plants through the Army.

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Jammu drone attack: Cops conduct house-to-house verification drive

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

In the drive that began from Peer Baba in the Chatta area, police personnel collected details of residents, including their contact numbers.

Delhi on high alert over terror threat

Delhi on high alert over terror threat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Intelligence agencies have alerted police on the possibility of four to five men entering the national capital with an intention to carry out a terror attack.

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Why PM V P Singh avoided Nuclear Tests

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'With Punjab and Kashmir in flames, it would not have been politically wise to alienate the West.' 'It would have inclined Western countries towards Pakistan.' 'It would have been a self-goal.'

2 soldiers injured in Pulwama IED attack succumb

2 soldiers injured in Pulwama IED attack succumb

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Nine soldiers and two civilians were injured as militants targeted an Army patrol with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Arihal in Pulwama district on Monday.

Army personnel killed, civilian hurt as Pak shells villages along LoC

Army personnel killed, civilian hurt as Pak shells villages along LoC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

This is fourth consecutive day of firing and shelling by the Pakistan army.

How Modi Lost The Plot

How Modi Lost The Plot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Perhaps the BJP will win the UP elections, but that will be a political win and will leave the problems on the ground from the economy to national security to disaffected farmers and minorities intact, asserts Aakar Patel.

Soldier killed in Pak firing, shelling in J-K's Rajouri

Soldier killed in Pak firing, shelling in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Firing and mortar shelling from across the LoC was reported in the Nowshera sector of the district around 3.30 pm and at 5.30 pm, they said.

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

The Buddhist Who May Bring Home The Oscar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'The richness of Buddhism makes it possible for us to create these stories and to interpret them.'

2 dead, 23 injured as building collapses in Solan

2 dead, 23 injured as building collapses in Solan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

The Indian Army has been called for rescue operation and four people have been rescued till now.

Shopian 'fake' encounter: Chargesheet filed against Army officer, 2 others

Shopian 'fake' encounter: Chargesheet filed against Army officer, 2 others

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The army said on Friday it has completed the Summary of Evidence against two of its men involved in July's Amshipura encounter in Shopian district.

How War Movies Do At The Box Office

How War Movies Do At The Box Office

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the biggest box office successes with stars in uniform.

Choksi will 'only' return to Dominica to face trial when fit

Choksi will 'only' return to Dominica to face trial when fit

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Diamantaire Mehul Choksi will "only" return to Dominica to face trial for illegal entry into that country when a doctor "certifies" that he is fit to stand trial, the media there reported citing conditions laid down by the Dominica high court while granting him bail. In a major setback to Indian efforts to bring him from the Caribbean country, Dominica high court Judge Bernie Stephenson allowed the businessman to return to Antigua and Barbuda, where he has been living as a citizen since 2018 after leaving India, to seek medical advice from neurologist Hayden Osborne at the Mount St. John's Medical Centre, Dominica News Online reported. Choksi is having a clot in brain besides other health issues such as diabetes and hypertension, his legal team has submitted.

ASK ANIL: 'Can I claim LTCG under new tax regime?'

ASK ANIL: 'Can I claim LTCG under new tax regime?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

India records 12,143 new Covid cases, recoveries cross 1.06 cr

India records 12,143 new Covid cases, recoveries cross 1.06 cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities.