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Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Disengagement at LAC only through reciprocal actions: MEA

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said complete disengagement requires re-deployment of troops by each side towards their regular posts on their respective sides of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) and this can be done only through mutually agreed actions.

6-year-old braveheart beats crocodile with stick, saves friend

6-year-old braveheart beats crocodile with stick, saves friend

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The victim sustained multiple wounds on her hand and thigh and is stated to be out of danger.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Chinese city sounds alert for bubonic plague

Chinese city sounds alert for bubonic plague

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Bayannur, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, announced a level III warning of plague prevention and control, state-run People's Daily Online reported. The suspected bubonic plague case was reported on Saturday by a hospital in Bayannur.

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Claiming to have accessed WADA's database, Fancy Bears' hack team claimed to have leaked dozens of files allegedly relating to United States athletes on the internet.

BJP worker says father killed for opposing renaming of square named after PM

BJP worker says father killed for opposing renaming of square named after PM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The police, however, claims the murder of 65-year-old Ramchandra Yadav was the fallout of a 'personal enmity'.

8 core industries' output contracts to record 6.5% in March

8 core industries' output contracts to record 6.5% in March

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The record contraction in the growth rate of eight core sectors will have its impact on IIP.

Minor IED blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported

Minor IED blast near Israel Embassy in Delhi, no injuries reported

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

A blast took place outside the Israeli Embassy in the heart of Lutyens' Delhi on Friday evening, a fire service official said.

Police were missing during Delhi riots, claim Muslims and Hindus

Police were missing during Delhi riots, claim Muslims and Hindus

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

They are also upset with the Delhi government for not standing with the victims and the Centre for delayed deployment of security forces.

For Pathankot ops in Punjab, Centre sends Rs 6.35 crore bill

For Pathankot ops in Punjab, Centre sends Rs 6.35 crore bill

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Punjab government has refused to pay a bill of Rs 6.35 crore to the Center for deployment of paramilitary forces during and after the terror attack at Pathankot air force base.

IndiGo manager's murder leaves Bihar on boil

IndiGo manager's murder leaves Bihar on boil

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Rupesh Kumar Singh, 40, was sprayed with bullets while he was inside his SUV waiting for the gates of his residence in Punaichak locality in the city to open after his return from office on Tuesday evening.

Wasteful India held goalless by Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

Wasteful India held goalless by Malaysia in Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Defending champions India were held to a goalless draw by Malaysia but managed to maintain their pole position in the points table in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Muscat.

Is India becoming a failed State?

Is India becoming a failed State?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'It is difficult to see how we will be able to get out of the hole that we have dug ourselves into and are digging deeper into,' notes Aakar Patel.

Out on bail, Chidambaram slams PM's silence on economy

Out on bail, Chidambaram slams PM's silence on economy

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

"The government is wrong. It is wrong because it is clueless," Chidambaram said. "It is unable to look for the obvious clues because it is stubborn and mulish in defending its catastrophic mistakes like demonetisation, flawed GST, tax terrorism, regulatory overkill, protectionism, and centralised control of decision-making in the Prime Minister's Office."

Our fight is against terrorists, not Kashmiris: Modi

Our fight is against terrorists, not Kashmiris: Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said peace in the world is not possible if the factory of terrorism continues like this.

This is just the start: Pune blast sees IM's new beginning

This is just the start: Pune blast sees IM's new beginning

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Intelligence Bureau officials fear the low-impact explosion bears all the markings of a typical Indian Mujahideen terror attack and that the terror module is testing the waters before they strike fear into the hearts of the people. Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa reports how the blast could be an ominous sign of things to come and how the dreaded operative Abdus Subhan is taunting officials.

PHOTOS: France falls silent to mourn for Nice victims

PHOTOS: France falls silent to mourn for Nice victims

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

People mourn the tragic loss of life in Nice, France when a truck mowed down a crowd of revellers attending the Bastille Day fireworks.

Visit to Chabad House was must, says Israel president

Visit to Chabad House was must, says Israel president

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Rivlin, who attended a prayer meet at the House, said, "I could not have returned to Israel without stopping over and paying my respects to the martyrs of this establishment and other victims who were killed during the 26/11 attacks.

Minorities facing 'horrendous acts of mobocracy': Nusrat Jahan

Minorities facing 'horrendous acts of mobocracy': Nusrat Jahan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The legislator from West Bengal claimed that there were several incidents where people across the country had been attacked by "cow vigilantes" over rumours of eating beef and smuggling cattle.

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Taking first vacation in 18 yrs: PM on 'Man vs Wild'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Recalling his childhood years, Modi said though there was poverty, his family was always connected with nature.

Froome has 'no issue' with exemption leak in WADA hack

Froome has 'no issue' with exemption leak in WADA hack

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Triple Tour de France champion Chris Froome says he has "no issue" with his private medical records being leaked in a cyber attack by Russian hackers on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra key for Modi in 2024

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra key for Modi in 2024

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

How Modi retrieves the situation and how he enlists new allies in the next two years will show if the BJP is fighting fit, report Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Sajjan Kumar instigated mob to kill Sikhs, 1984 riots victim tells court

Sajjan Kumar instigated mob to kill Sikhs, 1984 riots victim tells court

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'My son and my father were pulled out of the hiding place on second floor, beaten badly and were thrown down from the roof'

Why shale holdings of RIL, GAIL are under pressure

Why shale holdings of RIL, GAIL are under pressure

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

American refiners closed some of their production, leading to futures trade benchmarked to the West Texas Intermediate going negative.

'Farmers camping at Delhi borders not for holiday'

'Farmers camping at Delhi borders not for holiday'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

'The government till now said that we did not want a meeting, now that we have specifically told them when, where and what of the meeting, there is no response from them'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

Virus has done for Modi what IMF did for Rao

Virus has done for Modi what IMF did for Rao

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

That's why he is now finally focusing on the two things that alone can help: Fiscal expansion -- from December onwards -- and supply management via amended laws and rules that affect business, notes T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan

PIX: England on top after pacers demolish India for 78

PIX: England on top after pacers demolish India for 78

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between England and India, at Leeds, on Wednesday.

This man will fund education of Uri martyrs' children

This man will fund education of Uri martyrs' children

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Surat-based businessman Mahesh Savani will also bear the expenses to be incurred on marriages of Uri martyrs' daughters.

Terrorists kill 7 Amarnath pilgrims, injure 19 in Kashmir

Terrorists kill 7 Amarnath pilgrims, injure 19 in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The police claimed the bus driver had violated rules for the pilgrimage.

Elderly Buddhist monk hacked to death in B'desh

Elderly Buddhist monk hacked to death in B'desh

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Assailants slit his throat sometime on Friday night, they said.

Will Congress spring surprise? All eyes on Gujarat results

Will Congress spring surprise? All eyes on Gujarat results

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

The results are expected to have a bearing on the 2019 parliamentary polls.

An Indian soldier challenges Jaish

An Indian soldier challenges Jaish

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'The brainless 'fidayeen' you have been breeding are going to hell to rot and not to any heaven.' 'No one can get away after messing with the Indian Defence Forces,' Major Mohommed Ali Shah, an Indian Army veteran, tells the Jaish e Mohammed.

Modi wanted us to work together, I rejected: Pawar

Modi wanted us to work together, I rejected: Pawar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Pawar dismissed reports that Modi government offered to make him India's President.

Security cover of 6 separatist leaders scrapped

Security cover of 6 separatist leaders scrapped

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

According to the order, all security and vehicles provided to the separatists will stand withdrawn by Sunday evening. No security forces or cover will be provided, under any pretext, to them or any other separatists. If they have any other facilities provided by the government, they are to be withdrawn forthwith.

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Osaka was less than impressed with one social media user who wrote "Boooooooooooo" on the event's official page as it announced the match was about to start.

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The former first lady urged those who did not come out to vote in 2016 to make their vote count this time.

Mumbai bomb blast: Role of LeT being probed

Mumbai bomb blast: Role of LeT being probed

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Intelligence Bureau officials are not ruling out the role of Lashkar-e-Tayiba behind the attack. Sources in the Intelligence Bureau said that while this blast bears the signature of the Indian Mujahideen, they could have very well got the help of the Lashkar to execute this attack.

Exclusive! How Pujara battled pain to defy Aussies

Exclusive! How Pujara battled pain to defy Aussies

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'I couldn't even hold my bat, but I still wanted to carry on batting despite the amount of pain because me staying there was important for the team.' 'It was tough, but if you want to win matches for your team, if you want to contribute, then you will have to overcome such challenges.'

ISL: Captain Chhetri lifts Bengaluru to victory

ISL: Captain Chhetri lifts Bengaluru to victory

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Captain Sunil Chhetri scored a brace as Bengaluru FC continued their supremacy over FC Goa with a 2-1 win in an engrossing Indian Super League encounter, in Bengaluru, on Friday. The result sees Bengaluru rise to the second spot with 19 points from 11 games, just two shy of FC Goa, who continue to top the table.