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Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Vijay Hazare: Shaw, bowlers set up Mumbai's win over Delhi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Mumbai bowlers restricted Delhi to 211/7 and then cantered to the target in 31.5 overs, as Prithvi Shaw tore into the Delhi attack.

Shocked, says Maha HM on Param Bir claiming threat to life

Shocked, says Maha HM on Param Bir claiming threat to life

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil on Thursday said he was shocked to know that senior IPS officer Param Bir Singh, who has earlier served as the police commissioner of Mumbai and Thane, should feel threat to his life.

Pioneering paws: Army using dogs to detect COVID to cut time delay

Pioneering paws: Army using dogs to detect COVID to cut time delay

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Two dogs -- two-year-old cocker spaniel Casper and one-year-old Jaya, a 'chippiparai', which is an indigenous breed from Tamil Nadu -- have been trained to detect COVID-19 by sniffing samples of sweat and urine, senior Army officials said.

15 injured as 4th bus explodes in Haryana this year

15 injured as 4th bus explodes in Haryana this year

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The explosion took place at around 11 am near Bhuna when the vehicle was on its way from Jakhal to Fatehabad, following which panic-stricken passengers jumped off to save themselves.

Punjabi Cinema gets BIG!

Punjabi Cinema gets BIG!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The Punjabi film industry is going through an explosion, with a film releasing every third day.

Nabbed after 10-yr-run, Beant Singh assassin deported from Thailand

Nabbed after 10-yr-run, Beant Singh assassin deported from Thailand

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

On the run for over 10 years, Sikh militant Jagtar Singh Tara, convicted for life in the then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh's assassination, has been deported by Thailand.

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

Batala blast: Factory was illegal, says police

Batala blast: Factory was illegal, says police

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Teams of National Disaster Response Force were trying to find out any person still trapped under the debris, officials said.

'Nihangs' attack Punjab cops, chop off ASI's hand, injure 3 others

'Nihangs' attack Punjab cops, chop off ASI's hand, injure 3 others

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

A group of four-five 'Nihangs' (Sikhs armed with traditional weapons and dressed in loose blue top) were travelling in a vehicle and they were asked to stop at a vegetable market by the Mandi board officials at around 6.15 am, police said.

Can entire nation be blamed for handful of people: Sidhu

Can entire nation be blamed for handful of people: Sidhu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"For me, violence is always condemnable. I believe in non-violence throughout. Violence is no solution for anything."

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

JeM planned terror attacks in Delhi, sourcing weapons from Bihar: J-K DGP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following the arrest of a top terrorist who had made a video of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's office, it has come to light that Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad is planning a strike in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh said on Sunday.

Cairns leads Lions to win over Champs

Cairns leads Lions to win over Champs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Skipper Chris Cairns hit an explosive 70 as Chandigarh Lions scored a 38-run victory over Mumbai Champs.

No new COVID-19 cases in 14 states, UTs in last 24 hours

No new COVID-19 cases in 14 states, UTs in last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The doubling time of coronavirus cases has slowed down to 13.9 days in the last three days.

2 Jet Airways crew members from Mumbai injured in Brussels attacks

2 Jet Airways crew members from Mumbai injured in Brussels attacks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Panic gripped passengers at the Indira Gandhi international airport on Tuesday after the Jet Airways call centre received threats about bombs in five of its aircraft from New Delhi.

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The bureau hopes the updated images -- rendered using Adobe's Photoshop programme to show what the men might look like now -- will generate new leads and encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI directly or submit a tip online.

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The annual Routes event attracts top representatives from a wide variety of organisations, including airlines and airports, who meet, plan and conduct business for new global routes.

1 held for Amritsar blast, Amarinder blames ISI-backed terrorists

1 held for Amritsar blast, Amarinder blames ISI-backed terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence is quite active in fomenting trouble in Punjab and the grenade attack in Amritsar was a pure act of terrorism, Singh said.

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Workhorse 'Thunderbolt' and female dog 'Sophia' will be awarded the special medals.

Captaincy no pressure but opportunity: KXIP skipper Miller

Captaincy no pressure but opportunity: KXIP skipper Miller

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

South Africa's explosive batsman David Miller, who will lead the Kings XI Punjab in this edition of the IPL, feels that captaincy has not brought any added pressure on him. "Responsibility changes a bit as captain, but I am really looking forward to it," Miller said. "No pressure, to be honest. I see it as an opportunity. We have changed the squad a little bit this year, couple of new additions, but most of the squad stays the same. "I really believe we can win the competition this year. The fact that we haven't won it, doesn't add any more pressure. It's a great opportunity for the guys to step up," he added. The 26-year-old said he is looking forward to the captaincy challenge.

PHOTOS: Lucky Lendl stuns Indian cricket fans into silence

PHOTOS: Lucky Lendl stuns Indian cricket fans into silence

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The loss left Indian cricket fans dejected as the host team's talisman thus far, Virat Kohli, was smashed for runs in the final over of the Windies innings.

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The chief minister said certain "leads" have been found which are being pursued aggressively and assured that culprits would soon be arrested. The chief minister has also announced a reward of Rs 50 lakh for anyone providing information on those involved in the blast.

Santa yet to bring cheers to retailers

Santa yet to bring cheers to retailers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Like Diwali, Christmas is one of the crucial sale periods for retailers and most of the retailers saw 15-25 per cent like-to-like growth in pre-Diwali sales this year.

JLF matters

JLF matters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Outside Diggi Palace's walls, things may be getting darker. Speech may be under threat; writers may be getting murdered for their writing. But, inside, it is possible to feel hope that ideas, nevertheless, may have their own power, says Mihir S Sharma.

NIA chargesheet: How Masood Azhar orchestrated Pathankot attack

NIA chargesheet: How Masood Azhar orchestrated Pathankot attack

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The National Investigation Agency on Monday filed a chargesheet in the Pathankot airbase terror attack, naming Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar and three others of his organisation as accused.

Terror hits Gurdaspur: 3 civilians, 4 cops killed in 12-hour long encounter

Terror hits Gurdaspur: 3 civilians, 4 cops killed in 12-hour long encounter

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Seven people, including two police officers and a terrorist, were killed as the Punjab Police's elite Special Weapons and Tactics team and the Indian Army were carrying out a massive operation in the Gurdaspur district to flush out terrorists who went on a rampage attacking a bus and a police station complex.

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

'Sometimes I wish ISIS had killed me too'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

"Everyone knows me because of that terrible tragedy. My memories of Mosul only bring me sadness. How can I be proud about my fame? I lost everything there," Harjit Masih told Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt over the phone.

'India is like a soft-shell crab, but will grow into something hard and powerful'

'India is like a soft-shell crab, but will grow into something hard and powerful'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'India stands on the broad shoulders of an extraordinary civilisation. In some ways it is quite surprising that it hasn't fully embraced the power of that.' 'The prime minister speaks about Make in India. Let's remind ourselves also of Made in India. What made India great. What are the great things of the past which will help us make India even greater.' 'India stands on the broad shoulders of an extraordinary civilisation. In some ways it is quite surprising that it hasn't fully embraced the power of that.'

Political soup, served sweet and sour

Political soup, served sweet and sour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

L K Advani's observation on Narendra Modi, an attempt to cut the BJP's prime ministerial nominee down to size, billing him a mere event manager like Vijay Raaz in Mira Nair's film Monsoon Wedding, speaks volumes about their differences... In the coming days, the Congress and BJP may lock horns over the AgustaWestland chopper deal. In an Italian court, Guido Haschke, one of the accused middlemen who allegedly bribed the Indian side, has sought a plea bargain to reduce his jail term if convicted. On or around April 11, we will know how much Haschke is ready to reveal. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt detects which way the political wind is blowing these days.

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