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Pragya Thakur axed from Parl defence panel over Godse remark

Pragya Thakur axed from Parl defence panel over Godse remark

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'Thakur will not attend meetings of BJP parliamentary party during the session'

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISI was taking no chances and wanted no repeat of Pulwama; it wanted to make it clear at a political level it was not involved with the revenge attack being planned, but was only giving India a friendly tip-off. A stunning excerpt from Ambassador Ajay Bisaria's Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan.

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A communication to Sharma from the party's disciplinary committee said she has expressed views contrary to the party's position on various matters, which is in clear violation of its constitution.

Should Rohit-Kohli Open In T20 World Cup?

Should Rohit-Kohli Open In T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'In New York or the West Indies, the pitches will be such that there will be more chances of runs getting scored in the first six overs.'

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'He only promotes those leaders who will never show any resistance to him in future.'

Unnao gang-rape survivor's house set on fire; 2 infants sustain burns

Unnao gang-rape survivor's house set on fire; 2 infants sustain burns

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The injured babies include the rape survivor's six-month-old child -- born after the 11-year-old was impregnated in the sexual assault -- and her two-month-old sister, police said.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sarfaraz, Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia.

Will Pathirana repeat his IPL magic with Sri Lanka?

Will Pathirana repeat his IPL magic with Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

After playing a major role in Chennai Super Kings' IPL triumph, young pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana will be hoping to make the same impact for Sri Lanka in the ODI series against Afghanistan.

WC: Buttler's England will look stop hosts India, others and do encore

WC: Buttler's England will look stop hosts India, others and do encore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The 10-team tournament will be played across 10 venues culminating in the November 19 final at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In a brutal attack, two Palestinians wielding axes, knives and guns, on Tuesday killed at least four Israeli worshippers in a Jewish synagogue and a seminary and injured another eight, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to vow a "harsh response" to the murders.

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Upon his arrival in Beirut on Thursday, the Iranian minister said, "Some European officials asked me if there were any chances that new fronts might open up against the Zionist regime?"

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The sub-narratives in the main story will be equally intriguing in the next 13 days.

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.

Modi's Cultural Push

Modi's Cultural Push

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T N Ninan.

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Israel should stop water supply to the people who want to destroy us.' 'It is not Israel's responsibility to take care of the people who want to kill Israelis.'

One Baby Step To Peace In Israel-Hamas War

One Baby Step To Peace In Israel-Hamas War

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The Maltese resolution envisages a win-win situation, which the two parties fail to see in their mood to bring each other to book. It may well mark the beginning of the end of war, predicts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

8 TN fishermen hurt in Sri Lankan Navy attack

8 TN fishermen hurt in Sri Lankan Navy attack

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

In the second such incident this week, 8 Tamil Nadu fishermen were on Thursday injured and 13 boats damaged when Sri Lankan Naval personnel allegedly attacked them near the International Maritime Boundary Line near Katchatheevu, officials said.

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Animal's violence isn't for the fainted-hearted unless you have an appetite for Korean style mayhem, like Sukanya Verma.

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

India were 3-0 up in the 42nd minute before Paul-Philipp Kaufmann and Michel Struthoff struck for Germany in the 44th and 57th minutes respectively.

Police book 2 unidentified persons for Bathinda army camp killings

Police book 2 unidentified persons for Bathinda army camp killings

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The Punjab police, which is investigating the matter along with their military counterparts, said according to the information gathered so far, the incident was not a terrorist act. The four personnel, in their mid 20s, were sleeping when the firing took place around 4.30 am near the barracks behind a mess.

India in West Indies: Kohli struggles; Jaiswal shines in practice game

India in West Indies: Kohli struggles; Jaiswal shines in practice game

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Virat Kohli's struggles outside the off-stump continued as he was once again snapped behind the stumps during an intra-squad practice game.

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Mobile internet suspended in Nuh amid call for 'Shobha Yatra'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

The government announced the decision apprehending spread of rumours through social media by anti-social elements ahead or during the rally called to be held on Monday.

Another student attacked in JNU: 20-year-old molested, slapped

Another student attacked in JNU: 20-year-old molested, slapped

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

In the second such incident within a week, a female student of Jawaharlal Nehru University was attacked and molested inside the campus allegedly by a former student.

Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin's Latest Headache

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

CM Stalin has a procedural problem. Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from governor R N Ravi. Stalin does not want to interact with the person of this governor, as far as possible, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Searching for the target with bare eyes was like searching for the needle in the haystack, but due to the technology, we had a clear picture of the seven tents perched against the rocky background on our scopes.'

India ready to attack Gayle with short-pitched deliveries!

India ready to attack Gayle with short-pitched deliveries!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The Indian think-tank has devised a plan whereby they will pepper Gayle with short-pitched deliveries and force him to go for the attack early on.

Warner says Ashes axing was needed

Warner says Ashes axing was needed

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

David Warner said he needed to be dropped from the Australian Test squad following his pub brawl with Joe Root during which the Aussie landed a punch at the young Englishman.

Elderly Dalit man 'forced to drink urine' in UP, 1 held

Elderly Dalit man 'forced to drink urine' in UP, 1 held

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Victim Amar, a resident of Roda village in Lalitpur, told ANI one Sonu Yadav forced him to drink his urine a few days ago. "When I refused, he attacked me with a stick. He also attacked my son with an axe. We then complained against him to the police," Amar said.

Congress may axe Venkataswamy over Sonia remarks

Congress may axe Venkataswamy over Sonia remarks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Senior Congress leader from Andhra Pradesh G Venkataswamy, who caused a flutter demanding the resignation of Sonia Gandhi as party chief, could be shown the door. Indications to this effect were available with Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily, who is in charge of party affairs in Andhra Pradesh, saying that his "viciousness" in attacking Gandhi and his "arrogance" certainly warranted action.

Amul chairman may get the axe

Amul chairman may get the axe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Fourteen of 17 board members move no-confidence motion; proximity to Rahul Gandhi seen as trigger.

'If you drink, you die,' says Nitish as hooch toll in Bihar rises

'If you drink, you die,' says Nitish as hooch toll in Bihar rises

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Defending the liquor ban in Bihar, he said that the state's prohibition policy has benefitted several people and a large number of people have given up drinking alcohol due to his measures.

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Australia railed at suggestions their team resembled a 'Dad's Army' but the evidence supplied by the first four Ashes Tests against England suggests it was not an unfair moniker.

PHOTOS: Rain washes out 3rd ODI; NZ win series 1-0

PHOTOS: Rain washes out 3rd ODI; NZ win series 1-0

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

India lose three-match ODI series against New Zealand 0-1 after rain washes out the third match.

Selectors send out strong message by axing Raina and Ishant

Selectors send out strong message by axing Raina and Ishant

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The national selection panel, headed by Sandeep Patil, sent out a strong message by axing the experienced Suresh Raina and Ishant Sharma, with the 50-overs World Cup just a year away.

IPL: Gujarat start as favourites vs Royals in Qualifier 1

IPL: Gujarat start as favourites vs Royals in Qualifier 1

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Debutants Gujarat Titans will start as favourites against spin-heavy former champions Rajasthan Royals when the two teams face-off in the first IPL Qualifier, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

SC rejects probe into Loya's death, calls pleas an attack on judiciary

SC rejects probe into Loya's death, calls pleas an attack on judiciary

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The top court said the judicial process will be reduced to a "charade" if the courts are burdened with such cases with extraneous reasons.

Trump to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Trump to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Trump will deliver his acceptance speech on August 27 in Jacksonville.

Delhi Capitals aim to start on winning note vs SRH

Delhi Capitals aim to start on winning note vs SRH

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Bolstered by Shreyas Iyer's return, Delhi Capitals will look to maintain the form they showed in the first half of the season as they resume their IPL campaign against a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.