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Kushwaha injured as RLSP leaders clash with police in Bihar

Kushwaha injured as RLSP leaders clash with police in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The condition of Kushwaha, the former Union Minister, is all right, although he has been advised rest, hospital sources said.

In PHOTOS: Operation Cool in Fukushima

In PHOTOS: Operation Cool in Fukushima

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Japan on Thursday made desperate efforts to douse overheating spent fuel rods at its quake-crippled reactors in the Fukushima plant, dumping tonnes of water using helicopters and water cannon trucks amid growing concerns of a nuclear disaster.

Thrashings add to case for a slimmed-down Cup

Thrashings add to case for a slimmed-down Cup

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Crushing defeats for Kenya and Canada on Sunday added two more reasons why the governing body has decided that the sport's showpiece World Cup should no longer be a place for cricket's cannon fodder.

Parcel bomb seized at German chancellor's office

Parcel bomb seized at German chancellor's office

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

A parcel containing an explosive device was on Tuesday intercepted at German Chancellor Angela Merkel's offices, hours after parcel bombs exploded at the Russian and Swiss embassies in Athens.

India attacks Pak army admin HQ near Poonch

India attacks Pak army admin HQ near Poonch

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The Pakistani army had shelled the brigade headquarters and other Indian military formations in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on October 23.

EPL: Leicester leave it late to salvage point

EPL: Leicester leave it late to salvage point

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Wilfred Ndidi netted a dramatic late equaliser on Saturday to help Leicester City secure a 1-1 draw with West Ham United, who played more than half the game with 10 men after Mark Noble was shown a straight red card.

Mubarak sacks cabinet, street battles go on

Mubarak sacks cabinet, street battles go on

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

In a late night televised speech, 82-year-old Mubarak defended the actions of police, who had tried to clamp down the protesters by firing tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons at them.

PHOTOS: Heart-warmers Croatia toasted by fans on home-coming

PHOTOS: Heart-warmers Croatia toasted by fans on home-coming

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Croatia achieved their best-ever result in the tournament in losing Sunday's match to France, surpassing the third place finish of 1998.

Pregnant Mariah Carey appears nude on OK! cover

Pregnant Mariah Carey appears nude on OK! cover

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

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'Congress doesn't have roots in Hindu society'

'Congress doesn't have roots in Hindu society'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'The Congress today has lost contact with the Hindu clergy.' 'They go to to Hindu clergy only during the time of elections.'

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

801 cases have been registered in connection with violent protests which were witnessed during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by pro-Hindu outfits on Thursday, police said, adding that 717 people are now in preventive custody.

'Farmers believe Modi can do anything to help his corporate friends'

'Farmers believe Modi can do anything to help his corporate friends'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'This government is so fond of some corporate friends that they can always amend existing laws or make new laws.'

N Korea shells South Korean island

N Korea shells South Korean island

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

N Korea shells South Korean island

Why IAF needs planes like this for anti-terror ops

Why IAF needs planes like this for anti-terror ops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Employment of dedicated lightweight special forces aircraft may provide the answer for repeat anti-terror air strikes with surprise elements intact, the cost benefit assured and attrition minimal,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), India's former air adviser in Pakistan.

Egypt crisis: Mass protests against Mubarak escalate

Egypt crisis: Mass protests against Mubarak escalate

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with police in several cities in Egypt after noon prayers today in a major escalation of nationwide demonstrations which gained momentum after pro-democracy leader Mohamed ElBaradei joined the wave of protests.

Mariah, Nick welcome twins on wedding anniversary

Mariah, Nick welcome twins on wedding anniversary

Rediff.com2 May 2011

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J&K cops to use non-lethal weapons

J&K cops to use non-lethal weapons

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

The government has decided to use new generation non-lethal weapons to take on stone-throwing protestors in Jammu and Kashmir. Both central security forces and the state police have been asked to train their personnel in using pepper balls, chilli grenades, 20-feet high movable iron walls, electronic guns and water cannons.

England take first day honours against West Indies

England take first day honours against West Indies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler compiled an unbeaten fifth-wicket stand of 124 to guide England to 231 for four at the close on Day 1 of the third Test against the West Indies in St Lucia.

Why Harper's India visit is crucial

Why Harper's India visit is crucial

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Accompanying Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on his first-ever official visit to India are Foreign Affairs minister Lawrence Cannon, Minister for International Trade Stockwell Day and Parliamentary Secretary to Foreign Affairs Minister Deepak Obhrai.

Black Stars return home to warm welcome in Ghana

Black Stars return home to warm welcome in Ghana

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Ghanaians turned out in their thousands to cheer their soccer team's arrival home late on Monday, spraying their jet with water cannons and rolling out the red carpet for the World Cup's surprise quarter-finalists.

NASA spacecraft detects impact glass on surface of Mars

NASA spacecraft detects impact glass on surface of Mars

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

A NASA spacecraft has detected deposits of glass on Mars.

SL: Violence over Fonseka's arrest, poll dates out

SL: Violence over Fonseka's arrest, poll dates out

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

As protests against the arrest spilled onto the streets, riot police used tear gas, water cannons and canes to break up thousands of clashing pro-Fonseka supporters and ruling party activists as the government said claimed that the arrest of the country's former four star general was 'not an act of vengeance'.

Krasic returns to inspire Juve to victory

Krasic returns to inspire Juve to victory

Rediff.com21 Nov 2010

Juventus winger Milos Krasic returned from injury and suspension to again be the driving force in a 2-0 win at Genoa on Sunday.

Mariah Carey: I'm pregnant

Mariah Carey: I'm pregnant

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

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Canadian PM to bring high-powered team to India

Canadian PM to bring high-powered team to India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who is scheduled to visit India next week, will be accompanied by Foreign Affairs minister Lawrence Cannon, Minister for International Trade Stockwell Day and Parliamentary Secretary to Foreign Affairs Minister Deepak Obhrai. "Such a high powered delegation should speak volumes that we, our government, are laying all emphasis possible on our relations with India, solidifying our relations with India," said Obhrai.

India becomes 3rd country to cross 10 lakh Covid cases

India becomes 3rd country to cross 10 lakh Covid cases

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

It took 110 days for the COVID-19 cases in the country to reach one lakh and just 59 days more to go past the nine-lakh mark.

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

'PM keeps changing goal posts for farmers'

'PM keeps changing goal posts for farmers'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Why did government not include a provision in the bills which categorically stated that no crop will be sold below the MSP in the open market?'

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Cong to launch nationwide protests against farm bills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

At a press conference after a meeting of the party's senior leaders, K C Venugopal said the Congress will also launch a massive signature campaign in which it aims to collect two crore signatures from farmers and the poor people against farm bills.

Employees prefer male bosses: UK study

Employees prefer male bosses: UK study

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

About 3,000 men and women were questioned for the research, with three- quarters of men agreeing that they would rather work for a man than a woman.

Shubhankar enjoys adulation but 'returning' Tiger is big buzz

Shubhankar enjoys adulation but 'returning' Tiger is big buzz

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

India's latest golfing sensation Shubhankar Sharma, a special invitee to the Masters, is already attracting a lot of attention and he is loving it.

Paris cleans up after 'Yellow Vest' protests bring city to halt

Paris cleans up after 'Yellow Vest' protests bring city to halt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Paris tourist sites reopened, workers cleaned up broken glass and shop owners tried to put the city on its feet again, a day after running battles between yellow-vested protesters and riot police left 71 injured and caused widespread damage to the French capital. Take a look at the widespread damage caused to the city during the protests.

Li makes history, is first Chinese in major final

Li makes history, is first Chinese in major final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

China's Li Na upset world number one and top seed Caroline Wozniacki 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 to reach the final of the Australian Open on Thursday.

5 Rafale jets formally inducted into IAF

5 Rafale jets formally inducted into IAF

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

In a tweet, the IAF welcomed the "new bird" into its arsenal.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Mean machines: Obama's 'Beast's vs Modi's BMW

Mean machines: Obama's 'Beast's vs Modi's BMW

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

When Barack Obama lands in Delhi for the Republic Day celebrations, he will be taken along the city's prime esplanade in a vehicle fitted with a special night-vision system, tear gas cannons, steel wheels, a blood bank holding the president's blood type and its own oxygen supply. Obama's Cadillac limousine, or the 'Beast', as the US Secret Service likes to call it, will be used to ferry him during the course of his visit to India. Obama's, however, is not the only fortress on wheels that will trundle down Rajpath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels in a BMW 7-Series 760Li Security Edition Here is a comparison between Obama's Cadillac and Modi's BMW

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The sabre, or a curved sword, has been identified as a gift to a British officer for his success in suppressing a siege in Lucknow during what India describes its First War of Independence.

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Five-star Man City rout Norwich; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

PSG sack German coach Tuchel?

PSG sack German coach Tuchel?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.