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UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Makki and other LeT/JUD operatives "have been involved in raising funds, recruiting and radicalising youth to violence and planning attacks in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)," the sanctions committee said, providing a statement for the reasons of Makki's listing.

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia, FIFA's 51st ranked team and who have suffered 5-0 and 8-0 World Cup defeats down the years, roared back to claim an astonishing 2-1 victory that will go down as one of the greatest shocks in any sport ever.

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

In Delhi, Safdarjung, the base station for the national capital, recorded 44.2 degrees Celsius, while Mungeshpur observatory in northwest Delhi, reported 47.3 degrees Celsius.

'Cyclones will affect coastal regions more'

'Cyclones will affect coastal regions more'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'We will have to face the effects of climate change for generations to come!'

Cyclones are going to be a regular feature

Cyclones are going to be a regular feature

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Each cyclone has its own identity and its own behaviour based on the environmental conditions in the ocean and in the atmosphere.'

20 dead in Maharashtra during Ganesh visarjan

20 dead in Maharashtra during Ganesh visarjan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

14 of 20 died due to drowning in different incidents that occurred during the immersion of Ganesh idols in parts of Maharashtra.

Global gold demand rises 28% to 1,181.5 tonnes in Q2

Global gold demand rises 28% to 1,181.5 tonnes in Q2

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Retail investment demand for gold bars and coins as well as central bank purchases pushed the global gold demand by 28 per cent to 1,181.5 tonnes in the September quarter, according to the World Gold Council report. The total global demand stood at 921.9 tonnes during the July-September quarter of 2021, the World Gold Council's 'Gold Demand Trends Q3 2022' showed on Tuesday. Investment was down 47 per cent year-on-year as gold backed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) investors responded to a challenging combination of higher interest rates and a strong US dollar with significant outflows of 227 tonnes.

Covid curbs led to jump in drugs smuggling using couriers, say NCB

Covid curbs led to jump in drugs smuggling using couriers, say NCB

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Restrictions imposed across the globe in 2020-21 due to coronavirus and the increased use of darknet resulted in two-to-three times jump in drug trafficking through couriers and postal services in India during this period, a latest NCB report has said.

Second phase of Malabar exercise concludes

Second phase of Malabar exercise concludes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

While the first phase of the 24th edition of the Malabar exercise was conducted in Bay of Bengal from November 3-6, the second phase was conducted in the Arabian Sea from November 17-20, said a statement by the Indian Navy.

Gulf Cup postponed to 2023 due to fixture congestion

Gulf Cup postponed to 2023 due to fixture congestion

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The next Gulf Cup, which was due to kick off in December in Basra in Iraq, has been postponed for a year due to a congested calendar, organisers announced.

COVID-hit Vettel out of Bahrain GP, Hulkenberg to race

COVID-hit Vettel out of Bahrain GP, Hulkenberg to race

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Hulkenberg is the team's reserve driver and has stood in for them three times already since he last raced full time in Formula One with Renault in 2019.

Will Navy Choose Super Hornet or Rafale Marine?

Will Navy Choose Super Hornet or Rafale Marine?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

With inadequacies in the Russian MiG-29Ks that India bought to operate off the INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, the acquisition of a capable, long-range multi-role carrier-based fighters will be critical for India's naval power.

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

One of the reasons Yuvraj retired was that he wanted to play in leagues around the world and have "some fun". At the moment, the BCCI doesn't allow an active cricketer to take part in a foreign league.

Rain lashes Tamil Nadu; 2 killed in record downpour in Chennai

Rain lashes Tamil Nadu; 2 killed in record downpour in Chennai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

For the first time in three decades, Nungambakkam, a core city area recorded 8 cmin a single day and suburban Red Hills 13 cm followed by 12 cm in Perambur, also in the city.

Heroin worth Rs 400 cr seized from Pak boat off Gujarat coast

Heroin worth Rs 400 cr seized from Pak boat off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The boat was brought to the Jakhau coast in Kutch district of Gujarat for further investigation.

Asian Games close in spectacular Arabian fantasy

Asian Games close in spectacular Arabian fantasy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

India finished with 10 gold, 18 silver and 26 bronze medals.

Body of missing MiG-29 pilot found 11 days after crash

Body of missing MiG-29 pilot found 11 days after crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Indian Navy deployed nine warships, 14 aircraft and a number of fast interceptor craft as part of the search and rescue mission to locate Commander Singh.

FIFA eyes holding World Cup every two years

FIFA eyes holding World Cup every two years

Rediff.com22 May 2021

FIFA will carry out a feasibility study on holding the World Cup and the women's World Cup every two years after backing a proposal at its annual congress on Friday.

Monsoon to make early arrival over Kerala: IMD

Monsoon to make early arrival over Kerala: IMD

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The southwest monsoon is likely to arrive over Kerala on May 31, a day earlier than its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

NCB, Navy seize drugs worth Rs 2,000 crore off Gujarat coast

NCB, Navy seize drugs worth Rs 2,000 crore off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'In a joint operation carefully planned by the NCB and the Indian Navy in the high seas, NCB officials have successfully seized around 529 kg of very high quality of hashish, 234 kg of finest quality of crystal methamphetamine and some quantity of heroin,' the anti-drug agency said in a release.

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

We remain watchful of India-China border developments, says US

We remain watchful of India-China border developments, says US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The US remained "watchful" over developments along India's frontier with China as it cannot take its eyes off the regional security issues, a senior American official said on Wednesday against the backdrop of the over 29-month border standoff in eastern Ladakh that has significantly frayed ties between the two neighbours.

F1 Drivers assured of maximum security for Saudi GP

F1 Drivers assured of maximum security for Saudi GP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Drivers met for more than four hours at the Jeddah Corniche circuit

UAE: 2 Indians killed in fire caused by drones hitting oil tankers

UAE: 2 Indians killed in fire caused by drones hitting oil tankers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'Preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of the fires are small flying objects, possibly belonging to drones, that fell in the two areas. Teams from the competent authorities have been dispatched and the fire is currently being put out,' news reports said.

Mystery shrouds death of Gujarat fisherman in Pak jail

Mystery shrouds death of Gujarat fisherman in Pak jail

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

A 50-year-old fisherman from Gujarat, who was apprehended by Pakistani authorities a year ago on high seas, died in a jail in that country due to unknown reasons, an official said on Monday.

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

It was heartening to see so many women -- young and old, many in hijab and burqa shaking their bodies, raising their arms and singing with complete abandonment.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

From Kerala to Uttarakhand, what's causing heavy rains across India

From Kerala to Uttarakhand, what's causing heavy rains across India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Climate experts also warn the intensity of rains in Kerala and Uttarakhand is "alarming" and must draw immediate attention towards "climate emergency".

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Guj poll: 'Bring back our family members from Pak jail and get votes'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The family members of the fishermen lodged in Pakistani jails say they would vote for those parties in the upcoming elections which assure to bring their relatives back from the neighbouring country.

PHOTOS: India, Japan naval exercise JIMEX-2020

PHOTOS: India, Japan naval exercise JIMEX-2020

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Here are some of the glimpses of the exercise held in the North Arabian Sea.

PIX: How Kings XI beat the heat

PIX: How Kings XI beat the heat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Let's look at some the pictures of KL Rahul and his team-mates's beach pictures are a perfect tease to beat the Arabian heat.

International gang held with 218 kg heroin off Lakshadweep coast

International gang held with 218 kg heroin off Lakshadweep coast

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The operation was jointly carried out by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) off Agatti coast in Lakshadweep, sources told PTI.

Wow! Is That A NEW Beach In Mumbai?

Wow! Is That A NEW Beach In Mumbai?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Transformed! The Mahim Reti Bunder Beach gets a facelift.

Ganesh Visarjan in the time of coronavirus

Ganesh Visarjan in the time of coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mumbai has never seen a Ganesh immersion like this!

Rare phenomenon: Gulab may intensify into another cyclone

Rare phenomenon: Gulab may intensify into another cyclone

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

After remnants of cyclone Gulab that hit the eastern coast of the country brought torrential rains to central Maharashtra, a senior India Meteorological Department official said on Wednesday that we are witnessing a rare occurrence as the weather system might generate another cyclonic storm.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Better living conditions must be an integral part of all political campaigns. But this will only happen if the public pressures the political class to understand the irreversibility of climate change and make the environment a crucial part of their manifestos.

Yacht with 3 AK-47 rifles found off Maha coast; no terror angle, says dy CM

Yacht with 3 AK-47 rifles found off Maha coast; no terror angle, says dy CM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

A boat with three AK-47 rifles and bullets was found off the Raigad coast in Maharashtra on Thursday, officials said adding that there was no security threat.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.