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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.

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Chandrashekar rejected the allegations of AAP leaders that he was trying to malign the image of the party and its leaders at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Delhi Municipal Corporation election in Delhi.

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The use of RDX in the explosion was confirmed by experts after samples from the scene were sent for examination. While one of the bombs was laced with 1.5 kg of RDX, the other contained nearly 1 kg of RDX, the officials said.

Threat of magnetic bomb: What security agencies need to do

Threat of magnetic bomb: What security agencies need to do

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

From the Israel embassy car blast in New Delhi, which injured a diplomat's wife along with three others, counter-terror agencies have a few lessons to learn. Most importantly, security experts need to devise new procedures to protect terror targets that do not enjoy VIP protection, says B Raman.

Home grown terror groups experts in bomb making: HM

Home grown terror groups experts in bomb making: HM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Voicing concern over threats posed by indigenous terror groups, Home Minister P Chidambaram has said they are no longer fledgling outfits but are experts in assembling and transporting bombs.

Revealed: Ill-fated Kanishka was never searched

Revealed: Ill-fated Kanishka was never searched

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Serge Carignan, a bomb-squad cop, was called to search the plane. By the time he and his sniffer dog Arko arrived, the plane had already departed.

Bomb blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house kills 3 in Lahore

Bomb blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house kills 3 in Lahore

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Three people were killed and over 20 others injured in a bomb blast outside the house of the Mumbai terror attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed in Lahore on Wednesday, the police said.

Union minister 'seeks forgiveness' after remarks on Tamil Nadu

Union minister 'seeks forgiveness' after remarks on Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Hours after Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje's assertion that the suspect involved in the March 1 blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe was from Tamil Nadu, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader issued a retraction and offered an apology.

Number of IS terrorists killed by US bomb reaches 90

Number of IS terrorists killed by US bomb reaches 90

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Officials insisted that there were 'no military and civilian casualties at all'.

Letter threatens to bomb Maharashtra govt buildings

Letter threatens to bomb Maharashtra govt buildings

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Mumbai Police has stepped up vigil after an anonymous letter sent to the Maharashtra secretariat 'Mantralaya' threatened to bomb important government installations in Mumbai and Nagpur.

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

UK fighter jet escorts Qatar plane to Manchester airport

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

A British fighter jet was on Tuesday scrambled to escort a Qatar Airways plane carrying 282 people to Manchester airport after reports of a possible device on the aircraft emerged, as police arrested a passenger on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat.

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards among others will be deployed in Ahmedabad and at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match on October 14, a senior officer said on Monday.

BJP launches 'I'm also a karsevak, arrest me too' in K'taka

BJP launches 'I'm also a karsevak, arrest me too' in K'taka

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Leading the campaign in Bengaluru, MLA and former minister V Sunil Kumar staged a sit-in demonstration near the Sadashivanagar police station, amid chants of "Jai Sri Ram" by BJP workers.

No arrests till now: Hyderabad police commissioner

No arrests till now: Hyderabad police commissioner

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Singh assured that the reports about bomb threats and suspicious objects being found were false.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

Major airports on high alert after threat of terror attack on flight

Major airports on high alert after threat of terror attack on flight

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A threat of a bomb explosion or a possible suicide attack on an Air India flight from Mumbai sparked an alert with authorities beefing up security at major airports across the country. A high alert has been sounded in the Mumbai, Kochi and Ahmedabad airports.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bomb scare empties NY station

Bomb scare empties NY station

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Bomb scare empties New York City's Penn Station

When John Abraham was scared...

When John Abraham was scared...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

3 more bombs defused in Surat

3 more bombs defused in Surat

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

The bombs found on Wednesday were similar to the 18 found on Tuesday from in and around Varacha, where several diamond processing units are located, police said.

Celtic coach and fans sent parcel bombs

Celtic coach and fans sent parcel bombs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two high-profile supporters of the Scottish Premier League soccer club were intended recipients of parcel bombs, police said on Tuesday.

Delhi on high alert for possible JeM terror strike: Sources

Delhi on high alert for possible JeM terror strike: Sources

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

According to sources, the agencies have warned that two JeM terrorists have sneaked into the national capital with the intention to carry out high-profile strikes and a hostage crisis could also be possible.

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has recommended an NIA probe against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organisation 'Sikhs for Justice', Raj Niwas sources said on Monday.

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The flight sought an emergency landing after its pilot was informed about warning about the presence of a bomb in the cargo hold.

Real to finish game on January 5

Real to finish game on January 5

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

A bomb threat forced Real Madrid's match against Real Sociedad to be abandoned on Sunday.

US university bomb scare: 2 shot

US university bomb scare: 2 shot

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Similar false bomb threats were reported form University of California's Hastings Law college in San Francisco and from University of Minnesota where eight buildings were evacuated.

UK Parliament evacuated after bomb scare

UK Parliament evacuated after bomb scare

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A large part of the UK Parliament was evacuated on Monday after a "suspicious package" was found in its premises, triggering a bomb scare and prompting security officials to cordon off the area and lead lawmakers to safety.

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Rescue officials confirmed casualties in the incident, claiming to have already recovered 5 bodies from the heap of debris where the cracker manufacturing unit once stood.

Tourist spot or time-bomb?

Tourist spot or time-bomb?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Sikkim government is planning to convert an artificial lake, formed by a massive landslide in the state's northern part in August last year, into a tourist spot.

'SL Easter bombings probe will end up in nothing'

'SL Easter bombings probe will end up in nothing'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Meanwhile, a three-member committee appointed to probe the attacks that killed 258 people, including 11 Indians, on Monday submitted its final report to President Maithripala Sirisena.

Telangana bandh remains peaceful on second day

Telangana bandh remains peaceful on second day

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Barring minor incidents, the 48-hour Telangana bandh called by the Telangana Rashtra Samithi demanding separate statehood for the region, remained largely peaceful on the second day on Monday.

Terror threat to Patna's famous Mahavir temple

Terror threat to Patna's famous Mahavir temple

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Security of Patna's famous Mahavir temple was beefed up on Friday following a terror threat, police officials said.

Shia procession bombed in Bangladesh, 1 dead, 90 hurt

Shia procession bombed in Bangladesh, 1 dead, 90 hurt

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

At least one person was killed and nearly 90 wounded in a rare pre-dawn bomb attack on a Shia procession in Bangladesh's capital on Saturday as thousands from the minority community gathered for the annual Ashura.

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Would Ukraine be such a pushover if it had that nuclear stockpile?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Waze planned Ambani bomb scare to regain 'super cop' reputation

Waze planned Ambani bomb scare to regain 'super cop' reputation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Mansukh Hiran was subsequently killed as Waze thought him to be the 'weak link' in the conspiracy, the NIA stated.

Lanka needs new laws to deal with IS threat: PM

Lanka needs new laws to deal with IS threat: PM

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The PM said the government knew that Sri Lankan nationals who joined the Islamic State had returned, but they could not be arrested as joining a foreign terrorist organisation is not against the law in the island nation.

Bomb scare at metro station in Delhi

Bomb scare at metro station in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

An anonymous phone call to the Delhi police on Saturday afternoon, threatening to blow up a metro station, triggered panic at the facility.The Hauz Qazi police station received the threat call at approximately 2.30 pm, saying that bombs were placed near the Chawri Bazar metro station and it would be blown up, a senior police officer said."We are conducting searches and simultaneously trying to identify the caller," said the police.

3 held for illegally entering India by fishing boat

3 held for illegally entering India by fishing boat

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The boat was spotted off the Mumbai coast during patrolling on Tuesday morning, a police official said.

Bomb scare on Jet Airways Mumbai-Doha flight

Bomb scare on Jet Airways Mumbai-Doha flight

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

A Jet Airways Mumbai-Doha flight had a bomb scare on Monday night just a few minutes before the airplane's departure, officials said.