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Musharraf to be grilled on Bhutto assassination

Musharraf to be grilled on Bhutto assassination

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Pakistani investigators will grill former military ruler Pervez Musharraf about a "threatening" phone call and email to Benazir Bhutto after an anti-terrorism court on Thursday ordered to include him in the probe into ex-premier's assassination in 2007.

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Monsters, sharks, psychopaths, jedis, hybrids, undercover cops, special agents, brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week.

Rajnath's statement: US advises India-Pak to avoid escalation

Rajnath's statement: US advises India-Pak to avoid escalation

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The United States will encourage India and Pakistan to avoid escalation and resolve their outstanding issues through dialogue and will 'not get in the middle of the situation', a top State Department official has said.

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Canada may arrest 2 Nijjar murder suspects soon: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

According to the sources, when the charges are laid against the two men, police will reveal their role and that of the Indian government.

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

'RSS Has Never Told People To Vote For The BJP'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'No one is propagating RSS ideology as a government officer.'

Terror arrests: What was motive behind assassination plot?

Terror arrests: What was motive behind assassination plot?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

This is the first time many suspects, who were reportedly planning to assassinate individual personalities with hand-held weapons, have been arrested. It is not clear why they chose the targeted persons for assassination, says B Raman

UN delays Bhutto assassination report's release

UN delays Bhutto assassination report's release

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The United Nations on Tuesday delayed till April 15 the release of its probe panel's report on the assassination of former Pakistani premier Benazir Bhutto following a request from Islamabad.

Rajiv assassination video was suppressed, claims book

Rajiv assassination video was suppressed, claims book

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

A former Central Bureau of Investigation officer, who probed the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has claimed that a video purportedly showing the assassin Dhanu at the public meeting at Sriperumbudur on the fateful day had been suppressed by then Intelligence Bureau chief M K Narayanan, now West Bengal governor.

We can defend ourselves: Pak reacts to Rajnath

We can defend ourselves: Pak reacts to Rajnath

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

A statement by the foreign office in Islamabad said that Pakistan has always demonstrated its commitment to peace in the region but its desire for peace should not be misconstrued.

No information: MEA on likely arrest of 2 Nijjar killing suspects by Canada

No information: MEA on likely arrest of 2 Nijjar killing suspects by Canada

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

His remarks at a press briefing came when asked about a media report that said Canada may arrest two suspects in Nijjar's killing "within weeks".

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

If Priyanka wins the Lok Sabha bypolls, it would be for the first time that three members of the Gandhi family will be in Parliament. Her mother Sonia Gandhi is a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan.

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.

IM shifting focus from blasts to assassinations?

IM shifting focus from blasts to assassinations?

Rediff.com8 May 2012

From explosions to assassinations -- this is something that has been revealed during the interrogation of various Indian Mujahideen operatives who have been arrested over the past couple of months. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Five months after the elections in February 2024, the Pakistan army has not been able to break Imran Khan's resolve and break his political party.'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

Film on assassination of Operation Bluestar's General Vaidya banned

Film on assassination of Operation Bluestar's General Vaidya banned

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The Central Board of Film Certification revoked the clearance granted to the movie after it was felt that its content could adversely affect the law and order situation, its chief Pahlaj Nihalani said.

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Congress makes a comeback in Punjab with 7 seats; AAP bags 3

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Congress appeared to have bounced back in the state's political landscape after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of the AAP in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls.

Get set, assassinate, but virtually

Get set, assassinate, but virtually

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

It is an action-adventure game available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

'Sangh workers distributed sweets after Gandhi's assassination'

'Sangh workers distributed sweets after Gandhi's assassination'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

After Rahul Gandhi's remark accusing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of having killed Mahatma Gandhi, Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday went a step further alleging that the Sangh volunteers had distributed sweets in their homes after the assassination.

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Want it fully investigated: US on Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'We've said that we're glad that our Indian counterparts are taking it seriously and doing that. We want those responsible for these attacks to be held fully accountable, but I won't get ahead of an investigation that isn't complete'

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

For the first time, Modi is eyeball to eyeball with his bete noire, sitting a few feet across him. Given the last 10 years, a confrontation between them was unavoidable, inevitable, points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

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.

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The City of Newark Police Department in Newark, Newark, California told PTI in an emailed statement that on Friday at approximately 8.35 am, they received a report of graffiti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and H D Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).

Woman professor of Kerala NIT booked for 'proud of Godse' FB remark

Woman professor of Kerala NIT booked for 'proud of Godse' FB remark

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

IPC Section 153 (wantonly giving provocation with the intent to cause riot) was invoked against the professor.

11,100 files destroyed, Gandhi assassination records safe: Govt

11,100 files destroyed, Gandhi assassination records safe: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

11,000 files were destroyed as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi's orders to weed out files and papers but none of these related to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.

SC dismisses plea to reinvestigate Mahatma Gandhi's assassination

SC dismisses plea to reinvestigate Mahatma Gandhi's assassination

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The apex court had made it clear that it would not go by "sentiments".

Putin responsible for Navalny's death: Biden

Putin responsible for Navalny's death: Biden

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

United States President Joe Biden said that he is 'outraged' by the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar dismissed the pleas on the ground of delay in filing the petition and also on merit.

A Request To Fund Managers

A Request To Fund Managers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Please promise, especially those millions who trust you with their hard-earned money, never to let your voting preferences determine your actions on the markets. The most appalling and scary phenomenon was fund houses and brokerages going out on election yatras and writing copious reports promising more than 300 for the BJP. That was your wish as voters. Your investors are paying for it now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

'We take it very seriously': US on plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India on Thursday described as a "matter of concern" the US charging the Indian national with conspiring to kill the Sikh separatist, and asserted that a high-level probe committee will investigate all aspects of the case.

Afghan assassination bid foiled

Afghan assassination bid foiled

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

No Gandhis in Amethi fray for first time in 25 years

No Gandhis in Amethi fray for first time in 25 years

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The last time a non-Gandhi was in the fray from the constituency was in 1998, when Satish Sharma, a close aide of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, contested the polls but lost to the BJP's Sanjaya Sinh.

Jolt to AAP as its lone Lok Sabha MP joins BJP

Jolt to AAP as its lone Lok Sabha MP joins BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party's MP and lone Lok Sabha member Sushil Kumar Rinku joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday along with party MLA Sheetal Angural, dealing a blow to the party already facing a crisis following the arrest of its leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Rajiv assassination convicts hospitalised

Rajiv assassination convicts hospitalised

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Rajiv assassination convicts hospitalised

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing for January 4 2024, of the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the United States of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a India designated terrorist, against his arrest and ongoing extradition proceedings in the Czech Republic.

Ram ki baat ho gayi, ab...: Uddhav targets Modi

Ram ki baat ho gayi, ab...: Uddhav targets Modi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

They say we became 'Congresswasi'. We didn't become 'Bhajapawasi' even after spending 30 years with the BJP. Then how can we become 'Congresswasi'?