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J-K SOG: From tracking social media to planning ops

J-K SOG: From tracking social media to planning ops

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

With each team working on a dedicated task, the SOG is moving full steam ahead with its efforts to hit out at terrorists trying to make Srinagar their base, said senior officials anxious to recast the image of the force.

Imam gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in draw

Imam gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in draw

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Left-arm spinner Nauman claimed a career-best 6-107 on a flat track where bowlers struggled for success.

'We are celebrating RPN Singh's exit'

'We are celebrating RPN Singh's exit'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'Every district office of the party celebrated his exit by distributing sweets and bursting crackers.'

Sridevi 'looked like a sleeping beauty'

Sridevi 'looked like a sleeping beauty'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Ashraf Thamarassery was among the few who were present in the embalming room in Dubai.

'Once violence becomes endemic, we don't know what direction society will take'

'Once violence becomes endemic, we don't know what direction society will take'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

'It is a frightening situation as the most threatening aspect is the development and growth of society.' 'Once our society comes into perpetual violent mode, then investments will drop.'

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

In his second term in office, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has retained 34 portfolios.

'Govt has taken the right step of banning export of atta'

'Govt has taken the right step of banning export of atta'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

'We cannot afford to be complacent about our food security needs.'

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi arrives in Pakistan to reset ties

Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi arrives in Pakistan to reset ties

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Wednesday arrived in Islamabad, his first visit to the country, as part of efforts by the two sides to reset their ties in the wake of the Taliban's takeover of Kabul.

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'We do not want Kashmiri Pandits to migrate from Kashmir.'

'Polyester Flags Go Against The Ethos Of Freedom Movement'

'Polyester Flags Go Against The Ethos Of Freedom Movement'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'If you want to change everything all of a sudden to polyester, then the production of khadi flags will come under trouble.'

'It Is Humiliating'

'It Is Humiliating'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'Even if not me, there are other deserving candidates from Maharashtra in the Congress who should have been given the Rajya Sabha ticket.'

Dom's Take: Is Rhea being made a SCAPEGOAT?

Dom's Take: Is Rhea being made a SCAPEGOAT?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Dominic Xavier wonders whether Rhea is being made a scapegoat in a case which has clear political overtones.

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'That she drove 20 km in 9 minutes is rubbish.'

Afghan man deported from Nagpur joined Taliban: Police

Afghan man deported from Nagpur joined Taliban: Police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

"The man, Noor Mohammad Ajiz Mohammad, 30, was found staying in Nagpur since the last 10 years illegally. He was living in a rented place in Dighori area of the city. Acting on a tip-off, the police had started keeping a watch on his activities. He was finally nabbed and deported to Afghanistan on June 23," he said.

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'Dr Shashi Tharoor by far is a much better choice.'

ISI chief, Pak FM visit Kabul for talks with Taliban

ISI chief, Pak FM visit Kabul for talks with Taliban

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

During the day-long visit, the Pakistani delegation will hold talks with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and call on leadership of the interim government in Kabul and other Afghan leaders, according to Foreign Office.

AI cancels Kabul flight, diverts 2 US-Delhi flights

AI cancels Kabul flight, diverts 2 US-Delhi flights

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

The Afghanistan airspace on Monday was declared "uncontrolled" by the Kabul airport and transit flights have been asked to avoid it.

Sardar Udham review

Sardar Udham review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

You neither get goosebumps nor the adrenaline rush of desh bhakti, which a film like Sardar Udham should give every Indian, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Zanjeer And The Birth Of A Star

Zanjeer And The Birth Of A Star

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Amitabh Bachchan was preparing to pack up his bags and return to Allahabad if Zanjeer failed.

'Akhilesh became a Twitter politician, he was busy tweeting'

'Akhilesh became a Twitter politician, he was busy tweeting'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'Akhilesh did politics like Rabi and Kharif crop which come once a year. Politics is not seasonal, you have to harvest your field all through the year and only then you get a good crop' Political analyst lists 12 reasons why Akhilesh Yadav lost the UP elections.

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

'The demolition is most unfair and unjust'

'The demolition is most unfair and unjust'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'The act of demolition, for whatever reason, was far too hasty without even giving an opportunity of an appeal.'

Satyameva Jayate 2 review

Satyameva Jayate 2 review

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Satyamev Jayate 2 has a dated, circa 1990s script which won't find acceptance with today's generations, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Key Moments In India's Big Win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India finally made their presence felt as they thrashed Afghanistan by 66 runs on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals.

Vicky Kaushal was born to play Udham Singh

Vicky Kaushal was born to play Udham Singh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Regardless of its commercial success, as an Indian, one needs to watch the story of this unsung hero, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

US diplomatic presence in Afghanistan all but over: Media reports

US diplomatic presence in Afghanistan all but over: Media reports

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Some individuals or small families were still 'being pulled through the gates somehow' as of Saturday, CNN reported citing a source familiar with the situation.

'It is death for the Bollywood industry'

'It is death for the Bollywood industry'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'If you have only one hit out of 100 movies in a year, it is death for Bollywood.'

'If Section 66A of IT Act goes, something else will come in'

'If Section 66A of IT Act goes, something else will come in'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'The cases have not reduced because the prosecution has found some other way to stop people from using their right to free speech.'

'Eknath Shinde has not taken this decision suddenly'

'Eknath Shinde has not taken this decision suddenly'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'It is a well-thought-out decision. I feel it is difficult for him now to step back.'

Afghanistan thanks PM for medical supplies to fight COVID-19

Afghanistan thanks PM for medical supplies to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Afghani President Ashraf Ghani took to Twitter to express his gratitude towards the government of India and the people of India for providing Afghanistan with hydroxychloroquine tablets, paracetamol tablets, and wheat.

'UP victory is Modi's, not Yogi's, victory'

'UP victory is Modi's, not Yogi's, victory'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'Yogi was there, but ultimately the BJP got extremely worried and therefore Modi pitched in.'

How Opposition Can Take On Modi's BJP

How Opposition Can Take On Modi's BJP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The future challenger to Narendra Modi would be somebody who can bring the Hindus and Muslims together again. The Hindus as Hindus, not broken caste groups, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

War in Afghanistan is 'over', declares Taliban

War in Afghanistan is 'over', declares Taliban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Taliban deputy leader Mullah Baradar on Sunday said that the terror group's victory, which saw all of the country's major cities fall in a week, was unexpectedly swift and had no match in the world.

Rashid Khan tense as family stuck in Afghanistan: KP

Rashid Khan tense as family stuck in Afghanistan: KP

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'We had a long chat here on the boundary talking about it and he's worried: he can't get his family out of Afghanistan and there's a lot of things happening for him.'

'How can you trust Modi who took U-turns on his decisions?'

'How can you trust Modi who took U-turns on his decisions?'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

'We don't trust the prime minister's words on repealing the laws because he had promised us that he will implement the Swaminathan Commission report, but he never did.'

3rd T20I: Rizwan's 89 gives Pakistan consolation win

3rd T20I: Rizwan's 89 gives Pakistan consolation win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Devon Conway's struck 63 to help the hosts score 173/7 in their 20 overs.

'We can die in Russian bombing. Help us!'

'We can die in Russian bombing. Help us!'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'We request the Indian government that they send some buses urgently so that we can travel in groups and reach safety.'

Investigation in Delhi riots 'very poor' in number of cases: Court

Investigation in Delhi riots 'very poor' in number of cases: Court

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

"This case is a glaring example, wherein victims are police personnel itself, yet the IO did not bother to collect the sample of acid and to have its chemical analysis. The IO has further not bothered to collect the opinion about the nature of injuries," he noted in an order dated August 28.

Afghan Army chief cancels India visit due to Taliban offensive

Afghan Army chief cancels India visit due to Taliban offensive

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Gen Ahmadzai was scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday on a three-day visit to explore ways to deepen bilateral military ties in the backdrop of the Taliban carrying out offensive operations across Afghanistan following the withdrawal of foreign forces.

'In UP, the police is executioner and judge'

'In UP, the police is executioner and judge'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'Javed Ahmed was no mastermind of the riots, and this is not mentioned in the FIR against him either.'