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Ukraine: No End To The Destruction

Ukraine: No End To The Destruction

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

When will Vladimir Putin end this war and its devastation?

Trump pleads not guilty in historic court appearance

Trump pleads not guilty in historic court appearance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents, CNN reported.

Imran Khan dodges arrest, says will appear before court on Mar 7

Imran Khan dodges arrest, says will appear before court on Mar 7

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The Lahore police closed the main road leading to the Zaman Park residence of Khan by placing containers. Riot police and water cannons are currently present near Khan's residence.

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

With President ready to quit, Lanka army chief urges people for peace

With President ready to quit, Lanka army chief urges people for peace

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Thousands of irate anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Saturday stormed into embattled President Rajapaksa's official residence in central Colombo's high-security Fort area after breaking the barricades, as they demanded his resignation over the island nation's worst economic crisis in recent memory.

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Some of the key fighter jet acquisitions over the years and the combat capabilities they possess that made India's airmen a force to reckon with are.

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.

'Black day for Kashmir and the nation'

'Black day for Kashmir and the nation'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'The people of Jammu and Kashmir are your own people. Do not use them as cannon fodder in your laboratory.'

Defence is best form of attack in T20 cricket: Murali

Defence is best form of attack in T20 cricket: Murali

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The off-spin wizard said that the initial perception about spinners being cannon fodder in the shortest format has proved to be a myth.

Another Kashmiri Pandit killed in J-K, fresh exodus call issued

Another Kashmiri Pandit killed in J-K, fresh exodus call issued

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Terrorists have stepped up attacks in the Kashmir valley over the past week.

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Adam's true superpower is Dwayne Johnson's likeability. He's good even when he's bad, observes Sukanya Verma. Black Adam Review

Protests intensify in Lanka despite nationwide curfew; over 600 held

Protests intensify in Lanka despite nationwide curfew; over 600 held

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The government's poor handling of the economic crisis where people currently endure long hours of power outages and scarcity of essentials has angered the public which planned country-wide protests on Sunday.

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Desist from violence, or else...: Sri Lankan army warns protestors

Desist from violence, or else...: Sri Lankan army warns protestors

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The Sri Lankan Army on Thursday urged the anti-government protesters to desist from violence immediately or be prepared to face the "consequences", warning that the security forces are "legitimately empowered" to exercise force.

Gotabaya still in Maldives, yet to submit his resignation

Gotabaya still in Maldives, yet to submit his resignation

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Rajapaksa, his wife Loma and their two security officers were expected to leave for Singapore on board SQ437 from Male on Wednesday night but did not board the aircraft due to security concerns, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported.

One dead as BJP workers clash with police in Bengal

One dead as BJP workers clash with police in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Several protesters and police personnel were injured in clashes. The BJP alleged that a party worker identified as Ullen Ray was 'beaten to death' by the police during a baton charge.

J'khand police remove posters of Ranchi violence accused after JMM objection

J'khand police remove posters of Ranchi violence accused after JMM objection

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Even as the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha opposed the police's move, the law enforcers said the errors would be rectified and the posters put up again.

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

By late evening, a large group of them had reached the road toll plaza at Panipat, about 100 km from Delhi. Bhartiya Kisan Union (Haryana) leader Gurnam Singh said the protesters planned to spend the night there and will resume the march the next morning.

'Dark day for country': Indian-American lawmakers on violence at US Capitol

'Dark day for country': Indian-American lawmakers on violence at US Capitol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'This is a dark day for our country'

Unstoppable Advani wins 11th National Billiards title

Unstoppable Advani wins 11th National Billiards title

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani successfully defended his National Billards title after outclassing PSPB teammate Dhruv Sitwala 5-2 in a best of nine games final in Bhopal on Monday.

Lankan President revokes state of emergency

Lankan President revokes state of emergency

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The emergency was imposed because of the mass scale protests planned for April 3 against the current economic hardships faced by the people.

'Neo-Nazis' in Ukraine using Indians as human shields: Putin

'Neo-Nazis' in Ukraine using Indians as human shields: Putin

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

In a video address, Putin on Thursday said, "The fact that we are fighting neo-Nazis is proved by how the hostilities are going, nationalist neo-Nazi's units are using foreign mercenaries from the Middle East. Also, they use civilians as human shields, hiding behind their backs and we have facts, pictures of how they deploy heavy weapons in residential areas."

Taliban claim control of all Panjshir districts, resistance forces deny

Taliban claim control of all Panjshir districts, resistance forces deny

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Deputy head of the Taliban's cultural affairs commission Ahmadullah Wasiq said that fighting between Taliban fighters and the Resistance Front was ongoing in central Panjshir, TOLO News reported on Sunday.

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Barcelona winger Raphinha secured a 1-0 win in LaLiga for the second straight week this time at Athletic Bilbao as his side tightened their grip on top spot.

45 arrested for violent protests outside Lankan Prez house over economic crisis

45 arrested for violent protests outside Lankan Prez house over economic crisis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

"No petrol, no gas, no milk powder, no electricity", "Go home Gota", placard carrying protestors were then seen walking towards the Rajapaksa private residence in Colombo at Pangiriwatte Lane.

Meet the man who taught the art of power-hitting

Meet the man who taught the art of power-hitting

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Power-hitting coaches will soon be the norm

AAP holds protest over power tariff hike in Punjab

AAP holds protest over power tariff hike in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Chandigarh police used water cannons to stop the protesters from going towards the chief minister's residence.

Opposition liken use of tear gas on farmers to 'waging war'

Opposition liken use of tear gas on farmers to 'waging war'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

In a joint statement, leaders of eight opposition parties extended their support to the farmers who are protesting the three farm laws.

India denies stopping issuance of visas in Sri Lanka

India denies stopping issuance of visas in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The High Commission said it was striving to return to its normal functioning soon.

Unruly crowd created fear, police inadequate: HC on BJP violence at Kejriwal home

Unruly crowd created fear, police inadequate: HC on BJP violence at Kejriwal home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday sought a status report from the police in relation to the alleged attack outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this week and said that an "element of fear" was sought to be created by the "unruly crowd" and the police force at the spot was "inadequate" and "outnumbered".

Sri Lanka's cabinet resigns en masse as crisis deepens

Sri Lanka's cabinet resigns en masse as crisis deepens

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Ppolitical experts in Colombo said the ministers came under intense pressure from the public over the government's alleged "mishandling" of the economic crisis, triggered by the shortage in the foreign exchange reserve.

ISL: Chennaiyin beat Odisha, move to third in the table

ISL: Chennaiyin beat Odisha, move to third in the table

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Odisha FC

Larry King, veteran US broadcaster, dies aged 87

Larry King, veteran US broadcaster, dies aged 87

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Described as the 'Muhammad Ali of the broadcast interview;' King conducted over 50,000 high-profile talks with presidents, world leaders, Hollywood royalty and sports stars during the course of his career that spanned over six decades.

ISL: Stewart tricks to give Jamshedpur big win

ISL: Stewart tricks to give Jamshedpur big win

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Odisha were rocked inside the first four minutes. Hartley turned in a delightful Stewart corner into the right bottom corner, out jumping Vinit Rai after winning the flag-kick himself.

IAF inducts India-made light combat helicopters 'Prachand'

IAF inducts India-made light combat helicopters 'Prachand'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The 5.8-tonne twin-engine gunship chopper is armed with air-to-air missiles, 20 mm turret guns, rocket systems and other weapons.

Rahul Bhat cremated amid protests by Kashmiri Pandits

Rahul Bhat cremated amid protests by Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The community members, including Rahul Bhat's family, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre of making young Kashmiri Hindus 'cannon fodder' in the name of rehabilitation of the community.

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In Kerala, the use of black ranges from such convenience to strictures by community and religion to fashion and personal choice. One would have to be really insecure or too fond of the well settled life to see black solely as a badge of protest, points out Shyam G Menon.

Check Out 3 Standout DRDO Weapons!

Check Out 3 Standout DRDO Weapons!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Prominent in the DRDO's display are several artillery guns, armoured vehicles and tanks that underline a measure of success in developing these key weapons platforms for the army. Here are three systems that are headed for success.

Tear gas, lathicharge as WB cops stop BJP march to Mamata's office

Tear gas, lathicharge as WB cops stop BJP march to Mamata's office

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Thousands of BJP workers from Kolkata and Howrah began marching towards Nabanna to protest the "worsening" law and order in the state.