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PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Fresh demand to demolish of another 'illegal' Shimla mosque

Fresh demand to demolish of another 'illegal' Shimla mosque

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Last Wednesday, protestors demanding demolition of a portion of a mosque in Sanjauli area of Shimla had a scuffle with the police and 10 people were injured.

MP: Congress protests over farm laws; cops use tear gas, water cannons

MP: Congress protests over farm laws; cops use tear gas, water cannons

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

At least six police personnel and some people were injured in the incident, while 106 protesters were detained and released later, an officer said.

Kolkata march: Police lathi-charge, use tear gas to stop protesters

Kolkata march: Police lathi-charge, use tear gas to stop protesters

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Police said they began lathicharging and tear gassing after the agitators managed to breach the barricades at some locations and attacked the security personnel.

Braving tear gas, water cannons, farmers continue their fight

Braving tear gas, water cannons, farmers continue their fight

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police resorted to lathicharge for a brief time to control protesters who broke barricades. Hours later, they were granted permission to enter Delhi and stage a peaceful protest at Nirankari ground in Burari.

Bangladesh govt weighs President's fate amid protests

Bangladesh govt weighs President's fate amid protests

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Bangladesh's interim government on Wednesday said it is 'consulting all stakeholders' to decide the fate of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, as authorities beefed up security around his residence in the wake of protests demanding his removal over comments that raised questions on prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation.

J-K: Terrorists fire at Army convoy, 1 killed in gunfight

J-K: Terrorists fire at Army convoy, 1 killed in gunfight

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

One terrorist was killed on Monday as special forces were mobilised to neutralise a group of recently infiltrated ultras who attacked an army convoy in a village in the Akhnoor sector near Jammu, officials said.

BJP workers try to cut water supply to Satyendar Jain's house, face water cannons

BJP workers try to cut water supply to Satyendar Jain's house, face water cannons

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

BJP leaders and workers gathered outside the DJB's zonal office in Civil Lines area on Monday. They alleged that people in the city were facing a crisis due to the "poor" water supply.

Kolkata rape-murder: Sorry, says Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata rape-murder: Sorry, says Mamata Banerjee

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed her grief and solidarity with the family of a trainee doctor, who was sexually assaulted and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.

'How can loose cannon like Trump run our country'

'How can loose cannon like Trump run our country'

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Launching a frontal attack on Donald Trump, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has dubbed the Republican presumptive nominee as a "loose cannon" on which the country cannot take a risk.

Now protesters demand demolition of Kullu mosque, clash with police

Now protesters demand demolition of Kullu mosque, clash with police

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Hindu outfits that took out a march in Kullu demanding the demolition of the mosque were involved in a scuffle with the police on Monday.

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Protestors demanding the demolition of an illegal structure in a mosque in Shimla's Sanjauli area were lathi-charged by security forces on Wednesday after they broke police barricades during a demonstration.

WB: Improvised cannons seized near CPI-M office

WB: Improvised cannons seized near CPI-M office

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Improvised cannons and illegal firearms were seized from near a Communist Party of India-Marxist office and another area in West Bengal on Thursday by the police and the joint forces.

Quota protestors are cannon fodder

Quota protestors are cannon fodder

Rediff.com12 May 2006

The students then courted mass arrest and were subsequently taken away in police buses.

US arms Pak with patrol boats, artillery cannons

US arms Pak with patrol boats, artillery cannons

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Brig Gen Michael Nagata, deputy chief of the US Office of the Defence Representative in Pakistan, handed over the military equipment during two separate events in the southern port city of Karachi on Saturday.

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The response was tepid in other parts of the country even as several INDIA bloc parties as well as other non-BJP outfits extended their support to the bandh.

BJP calls for 12-hr strike in Bengal over police action on Wednesday

BJP calls for 12-hr strike in Bengal over police action on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The ruling Trinamool Congress claimed that the strike call exposed the BJP's game plan to foment disturbances in the state exploiting people's pain over the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor.

Romania stun Ukraine with first Euro win in 24 years

Romania stun Ukraine with first Euro win in 24 years

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Romania's tight-knit defence denied Ukraine any real sniff at goal, helping secure their country's second win across 17 matches at European Championships.

Keeping and breaking the fast with a cannon blast

Keeping and breaking the fast with a cannon blast

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

As the deafening sound of a canon echoes across nearly forty villages in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, thousands of faithful Muslims break their day-long fast and participate in Iftaar.The canon, perched atop xxxxx, has been faithfully marking the time to start and end the fast during the holy month of Ramadan for hundreds of years. When locals hear the first boom in the wee hours of morning, they know it is time for Sehri.

Police fire water cannon at hooligans at Brussels shrine

Police fire water cannon at hooligans at Brussels shrine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Riot police fired water cannon at far-right football hooligans who invaded a square in the Belgian capital that has become a memorial to the victims of the Brussels.

IPL Auction: Team purse may be raised to Rs 125 crore; 6 retentions likely

IPL Auction: Team purse may be raised to Rs 125 crore; 6 retentions likely

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

IPL's Governing Council will have a meeting with the owners of all 10 franchises in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss the various key issues of this year's players auction.

'Water cannons, tear gas should have been avoided'

'Water cannons, tear gas should have been avoided'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejinder Khanna on Friday disapproved of the police's baton charge on protestors after the December 16 gang rape incident, saying it could have been avoided.

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Alcaraz's triumph on the Parisian red dirt was the third Grand Slam trophy of his young career and followed the Spanish world number three's breakthrough title at the 2022 U.S. Open and epic Wimbledon victory 12 months ago.

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

From IPL humiliation to Test debut: The unbelievable rise of Yash Dayal

From IPL humiliation to Test debut: The unbelievable rise of Yash Dayal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Yash Dayal's story is now one of resilience and redemption, proving that comebacks often speak louder than any setback.

How Dubai Police Announces End Of Roza

How Dubai Police Announces End Of Roza

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Dubai police personnel fire a cannon to mark the end of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

PIX: Dream debut for new Barcelona signing Olmo

PIX: Dream debut for new Barcelona signing Olmo

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Dani Olmo came off the bench in the second half to give Barcelona the spark they needed on his debut, against Rayo Vallecano.

24 policemen, 60 protestors hurt in clashes as farmers march to Delhi

24 policemen, 60 protestors hurt in clashes as farmers march to Delhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Farmers from Punjab clashed with Haryana police at two border points between the states on Tuesday, facing tear gas and water cannons as they tried to break past barricades blocking their protest march to the national capital. The police lobbed tear gas shells -- some of them dropped from a drone -- and tried to disperse groups of stone-pelting protesters in the face-off that last several hours at Shambhu border near Ambala in Haryana.

3 Union ministers hold talks with protesting farmers

3 Union ministers hold talks with protesting farmers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also joined the meeting at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Sector 26 in Chandigarh.

Delhi gang-rape: Teargas, water cannons rain on protesters

Delhi gang-rape: Teargas, water cannons rain on protesters

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Police fired teargas shells and used water cannons as several hundreds of young students on Saturday marched towards Rashtrapati Bhavan for the second day demanding justice for the 23-year-old gang-rape victim.

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The trigger that led Japan and the Philippines to ink the deal was because of the deteriorating security situation in the South China Sea. China's coast guard increased the frequency and intensity of incursions into Philippine waters, provoking the Philippines to take countermeasures to deter China, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

India-Philippines South China Sea drill irks Beijing amid Manila face-off

India-Philippines South China Sea drill irks Beijing amid Manila face-off

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Philippines Navy this month alleged that the Chinese ships used water cannons to attack its ships.

Euro 2016: Tear gas, water cannon used at fan zone

Euro 2016: Tear gas, water cannon used at fan zone

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

French police fired tear gas to disperse dozens of people trying to enter the "fan zone" at the foot of the Eiffel Tower to watch the final of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament on Sunday evening to prevent overcrowding.

Police Raj In Nitish's Bihar

Police Raj In Nitish's Bihar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

These are scenes after Anganwadi workers protested outside the Bihar assembly in Patna on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal

CBI busts network linked to trafficking Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

CBI busts network linked to trafficking Indians to Russia-Ukraine war zone

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

They said the agency has found 35 instances in which youngsters were taken to Russia after being lured with false promises of high-paying jobs via social media channels and local contacts and agents.

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The Indian private sector knows how to build and run educational organisations, what is needed is a large dose of removal of restrictions.' 'Government restrictions hold back universities in India from launching medical schools,' argue Ajay Shah and Vijay Kelkar.

Farmers' stir: Punjab objects to Haryana using drones inside its borders

Farmers' stir: Punjab objects to Haryana using drones inside its borders

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Authorities in Punjab have raised an objection over the use of a drone by Haryana to air-drop tear gas shells on agitating farmers in their territory at the Shambhu border, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Protesting farmers stopped from marching to Parliament

Protesting farmers stopped from marching to Parliament

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Thousands of farmers from around 100 villages of Noida and Greater Noida on Thursday took to the streets seeking hiked compensation, bringing traffic to a standstill in several parts of Delhi-NCR as they made an unsuccessful bid to march towards Parliament.

Geelani put under house arrest; cops use water cannons on protesters

Geelani put under house arrest; cops use water cannons on protesters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Geelani's supporters were demonstrating in front of his house in Srinagar to protest his house arrest.