News for 'assassination attempt'

Zelenskyy Meets His Brave Soldiers

Zelenskyy Meets His Brave Soldiers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Zelenskyy appeared in very good spirits during his visit to Izium; the Ukrainians claim they have recaptured as much as 6,000 square kilometres from the retreating Russian army.

Cops recover letter exposing 'Maoist plan' to assassinate PM

Cops recover letter exposing 'Maoist plan' to assassinate PM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The letter says Maoists want to assassinate Modi the way former PM Rajiv Gandhi was killed, say Maharashtra CM and the state police.

Pak court cancels Imran Khan's bail in election commission protest case

Pak court cancels Imran Khan's bail in election commission protest case

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activists staged a protest after Khan was disqualified by the Election Commission of Pakistan in the prohibited funding case last year.

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Trump shooter identified, opened fire from 120 metres away

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Thomas Matthew Cooks was planted on the roof of a manufacturing plant located over 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds, the New York Post reported, citing sources.

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Beant Singh's assassination: 6 convicted

Beant Singh's assassination: 6 convicted

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The court will pronounce the quantum of sentence to the six convicts on Saturday.

Beant Singh's assassination: Jagtar Singh Tara gets life imprisonment

Beant Singh's assassination: Jagtar Singh Tara gets life imprisonment

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

On August 31, 1995, then chief minister Beant Singh was killed in an explosion outside the Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh.

'I Can Never Give Up On Hope In The Judiciary'

'I Can Never Give Up On Hope In The Judiciary'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'We were activists when we were students. It was as students that we were propelled to fight for justice. Neither of us regret that.' 'Where the country is now, more and more people should become vocal.'

2023's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

2023's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Attack on Egypt VP killed two bodyguards: Report

Attack on Egypt VP killed two bodyguards: Report

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Egyptian Vice President Omar Suleiman was recently the target of an assassination attempt, in which two of his bodyguards were killed.A senior Obama administration official confirmed that the attack happened soon after Suleiman was appointed on January 29. The official described it as an organised attack on Suleiman's motorcade.Suleiman may take over as interim leader of Egypt in some of the proposals reportedly being considered for an expedited political transition.

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh Review: Idea Gone Astray

Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh Review: Idea Gone Astray

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A movie that seeks to explore an 'alternate history' cannot be so superficial, sighs Utkarsh Mishra.

Charges false, an attempt to arrest me: Fonseka

Charges false, an attempt to arrest me: Fonseka

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Defeated joint opposition candidate Gen Sarath Fonseka rejected the Sri Lankan government's allegations on Thursday that he had attempted to assassinate President Mahinda Rajapakasa, terming it as "trumped up charges" to arrest him.

'Attack on Musharraf stage-managed'

'Attack on Musharraf stage-managed'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

The Saturday Tribune quoted 'a source assigned to a high strategic position' as saying that the December 14 attack was carried out at Musharraf's instigation.

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Pervez Musharraf: Architect of Kargil War, brought India, Pak to brink of clash

Pervez Musharraf: Architect of Kargil War, brought India, Pak to brink of clash

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

After his failed misadventure in Kargil, Musharraf deposed the then Prime Minister Sharif in a bloodless coup in 1999 and ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008 in various positions.

Former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassin extradited to India

Former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassin extradited to India

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Babbar Khalsa militant Jagtar Singh Tara, convicted for life in the then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh's assassination, was brought in New Delhi on Friday night by a team of Punjab Police after being extradited from Bangkok.

Afghan polls: Karzai faces tough battle

Afghan polls: Karzai faces tough battle

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Hamid Karzai remains a frontrunner but faces a serious challenge from his main rival, Abdullah Abdullah, a former foreign minister in his cabinet.

Pak govt asked to declare Malala as 'Daughter of Pakistan'

Pak govt asked to declare Malala as 'Daughter of Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The parliament unanimously adopted a resolution asking the government to declare teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, the target of a recent assassination attempt by the Taliban, as the "Daughter of Pakistan".

Rights activists live dangerously in Pakistan

Rights activists live dangerously in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Marvi Sirmed takes up issues that are considered 'oversensitive' in Pakistan. That's enough reason for her to be on the hit-list of extremists, writes Tahir Ali

Pak raises its hands in prayer for young activist Malala

Pak raises its hands in prayer for young activist Malala

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was seriously injured in an assassination attempt by the Taliban last week, was on Monday sent to Britain on an air ambulance for specialist treatment, including the repair of damaged bones of her skull.

Pak girl shot by Taliban now in UK for special treatment

Pak girl shot by Taliban now in UK for special treatment

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was seriously injured in a barbaric assassination attempt by the Taliban last week, arrived in Britain on Monday by an air ambulance for specialist treatment, including the repair of damaged bones of her skull.

Malala making 'slow and steady progress' in hospital

Malala making 'slow and steady progress' in hospital

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, shot in the head during an assassination attempt by the Taliban, was making 'slow and steady progress' at a top army hospital in the Pakistani garrison city of Rawalpindi and her condition was satisfactory, the military said on Sunday.

Another bid on Imran's life possible, govt must look into matter: Pak judge

Another bid on Imran's life possible, govt must look into matter: Pak judge

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Justice Farooq said the PTI should submit a fresh plea to the Islamabad administration seeking permission for its long march, demanding early general election.

Main accused in Kanhaiya Lal's murder is a BJP member, alleges Cong

Main accused in Kanhaiya Lal's murder is a BJP member, alleges Cong

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

"The killer of Kanhaiya Lal, Riyaz Attari is a member of the BJP," Khera said in a tweet after the press conference.

Malala Yousufzai flown to UK for specialised treatment

Malala Yousufzai flown to UK for specialised treatment

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head during an assassination attempt by the Taliban, was on Monday sent to Britain for treatment as she needs "prolonged medical care", the Pakistani military said. The 14-year-old, who has been in the intensive care unit of the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology since Thursday, was flown to Britain in an air ambulance provided by the United Arab Emirates, the statement said.

Pak holds special prayers for teenage rights activist

Pak holds special prayers for teenage rights activist

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Special prayers and vigils were held at mosques and educational institutions across Pakistan on Friday for the recovery of teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head during an assassination attempt by the Taliban.

Next 48 hours critical for Pak child activist Malala

Next 48 hours critical for Pak child activist Malala

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, shot in the head during an assassination attempt by the Taliban, continues to be on ventilator in a military hospital and the next 48 hours were critical for her recovery, a military spokesman said on Friday.

Al Qaeda: What's wrong about Malala shooting?

Al Qaeda: What's wrong about Malala shooting?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Al Qaeda claims that Pakistan's civilian and military leadership is trying to divert the public attention from the 'lost' war in Afghanistan by dwelling on the assassination attempt on activist Malala Yousufzai. Tahir Ali reports from Islamabad.

Pak governor Masood Kausar survives bid on life

Pak governor Masood Kausar survives bid on life

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Pakistan's restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province's Governor Masood Kausar on Tuesday survived an assassination attempt as militants fired rockets at the venue of a rally to be addressed by him in a tribal area leaving at least one person dead and seven injured.

'Absurd, motivated': India rejects Trudeau's allegations

'Absurd, motivated': India rejects Trudeau's allegations

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

India on Tuesday described as 'absurd' and 'motivated' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation that New Delhi was involved in any act of violence in Canada.

2 more held for attack on Lt Gen who led Op Blue Star

2 more held for attack on Lt Gen who led Op Blue Star

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The British police have arrested two more people, including a woman, in connection with the assassination attempt in London on Lieutenant General (retired) K S Brar, who had led Operation Blue Star against Khalistani terrorists in 1984. Brar, 78, who was in London on a private visit, was returning to his hotel with his wife when he was attacked in central London by four men on September 30. He suffered injuries on his neck and cheek.

High-level meet to review security of Bluestar veterans

High-level meet to review security of Bluestar veterans

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

The meeting, to be chaired by Union Home Secretary RK Singh, and to be attended by Army, Maharashtra police and others, will also review whether there was any security lapse anywhere leading to the assassination attempt on 78-year-old Brar on Sunday

Operation Blue Star: Lingering anger?

Operation Blue Star: Lingering anger?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

The anger and the hurt caused by the military action in the Golden Temple in 1984 continue to linger, says senior analyst B Raman.

Attempt on Omar, Farooq Abdullah

Attempt on Omar, Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com24 Oct 2004

Bangkok: Red Shirts general succumbs to injuries

Bangkok: Red Shirts general succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Rogue military leader and Red Shirt supporter Gen Khattiya Sawasdiphol, also known as 'Seh Daeng,' was pronounced dead on Monday.

Why Russian delegation canceled their Pak trip

Why Russian delegation canceled their Pak trip

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Russia has quietly cancelled the visit of a delegation to Islamabad following Pakistan's refusal to provide consular access to its national and top Al Qaeda activist Akhlaq Ahmed Akhlas, who has been sentenced to death for his role in an assassination attempt on former President Pervez Musharraf.

'Godse was not a supari killer'

'Godse was not a supari killer'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'If Godse's last wish was to let everyone know his views, what's wrong in that?'

Zimbabwe PM injured, wife killed in car crash

Zimbabwe PM injured, wife killed in car crash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

Zimbabwe's new Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai was injured in a car crash that killed his wife, just three weeks after he assumed office in the national unity government.