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Arrest Hafiz Saeed for his crimes, says 'deeply concerned' US

Arrest Hafiz Saeed for his crimes, says 'deeply concerned' US

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Pakistan on Friday freed Saeed, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder, who immediately launched his anti-India rhetoric and vowed to mobilise people for the "cause of Kashmir".

Libya op: Humanitarian? Bah, it's about oil silly!

Libya op: Humanitarian? Bah, it's about oil silly!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Whatever the humanitarian stance taken by the leaders in Washington, London and Paris, the real catalyst for action in Libya is not the deaths of countless civilians, but the need to secure the supply of oil to an increasingly thirsty developed world, argues Richard M Bennett

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The report will address what 'we think the overall impact was and who caused it, and who did it', Trump said.

Texas army base shooter admits to killings at trial

Texas army base shooter admits to killings at trial

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A US army psychiatrist, accused of the shooting rampage at a military base nearly four years ago, on Tuesday admitted to the attack that killed 13 people, calling himself a 'mujahideen' in a short and unrepentant opening statement at his trial.

Pak youth killing: Court indicts 6 rangers

Pak youth killing: Court indicts 6 rangers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

A Pakistani court on Wednesday charged six para military officials and a civilian of murder and terrorism for the killing of an unarmed 19-year-old youth Sarfaraz Shah in a public park in Karachi, an incident that aroused nationwide outrage.

No refuge or visa for Gaddafi: UK

No refuge or visa for Gaddafi: UK

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Britain, which has already revoked Muammar Gaddafi's diplomatic immunity on Monday, ruled out giving refuge to the Libyan dictator who is "responsible for deaths of hundreds of civilians."

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25.

2 killed, 23 hurt in Kashmir violence

2 killed, 23 hurt in Kashmir violence

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Mobs defied curfew to indulge in stone-pelting leaving 15 people, including eight security personnel, injured in the incidents.

Pak violated ceasefire 286 times after surgical strike: BSF

Pak violated ceasefire 286 times after surgical strike: BSF

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A large population was forced out of their homes due to heavy shelling and firing.

Indian named on UN probe panel on Gaza

Indian named on UN probe panel on Gaza

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

An eminent Indian official has been named on a United Nations inquiry panel set up by the world body's chief Ban Ki-moon to probe the presence of arms in UN premises in the Gaza strip and the damage to its facilities during the conflict between Israel and Palestinian factions.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

NDFB claims responsibility for Assam killings

NDFB claims responsibility for Assam killings

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The National Democratic Front of Bodoland on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the spate of attacks in Assam that have left 21 persons dead and 20 others injured and warned of more violence in the next few days.

Private sale of military gear: HC seeks Centre's response

Private sale of military gear: HC seeks Centre's response

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath issued notice to the Ministry of Defence, saying that "we want to know your response" and listed the matter for hearing on February 3 next year.

Naxals kill three people in every two days

Naxals kill three people in every two days

Rediff.com30 May 2010

The Left-wing extremists have killed about 2,670 people--about 1,680 civilians and nearly 990 security personnel--since 2005, equalling three deaths every two days.

'I'm certain Pak will not hang Jadhav'

'I'm certain Pak will not hang Jadhav'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

'At some stage they will convert it to life imprisonment or something else,' says Former R&AW officer and author of Mission R&AW R K Yadav.

Meeting Jindal was part of back-channel diplomacy, PM Sharif tells Pak army

Meeting Jindal was part of back-channel diplomacy, PM Sharif tells Pak army

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The civilian leadership informed the military authorities that Sharif's hour-long meeting with Jindal was a part of back-channel diplomacy. And Jindal had the backing of some important Indian officials for the meeting to defuse ongoing tension between the two countries, the report said.

After Kabul attack, India calls for terror treaty

After Kabul attack, India calls for terror treaty

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Expressing concern over the terror attack on Indian embassy in Kabul, India's envoy to United Nations Hardeep Singh Puri has asked the world leaders to negotiate an international treaty to tackle terrorism expeditiously.

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a career spanning six decades, Chatterjee has acted in more than 300 films.

Surgical strike: Cop in PoK confirms attack, says Pak army protects jihadis

Surgical strike: Cop in PoK confirms attack, says Pak army protects jihadis

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Pakistan army is believed to be planning attacks by terrorists on Indian defence personnel and security establishments besides select civilian targets.

Knife-wielding man kills 1, injures 4 others in German supermarket

Knife-wielding man kills 1, injures 4 others in German supermarket

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The attacker ran into an Edeka shop in the northern city of Hamburg and knifed a customer to death before slashing at four others as he fled.

Pak jets kill 60 militants in North Waziristan

Pak jets kill 60 militants in North Waziristan

Rediff.com21 May 2014

At least 60 militants were killed on Wednesday in precision bombing by air force jets on Taliban targets in Pakistan's restive tribal region on the Afghan border, military officials said.

US designates Aziz Haqqani as 'global terrorist'

US designates Aziz Haqqani as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Abdul Aziz Haqqani, a top leader of Pakistan-based dreaded Haqqani network, has been named 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by the United States for his involvement in planning and carrying out attacks against Afghanistan.

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets forward posts in Rajouri

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets forward posts in Rajouri

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The exchange of fire between the two sides in Noushera sector continued for nearly four hours.

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The judge started his order with the couplet from Ghalib's ghazal -- Pinha tha daam-e-sakht qareeb ashiyaan ke, udhne hi nahi paye the ki girftar hum hue.

Why Modi is talking about this teenager

Why Modi is talking about this teenager

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

This 14-year-old schoolboy's invention can save lives.

B Raman: The Taliban is down but not out

B Raman: The Taliban is down but not out

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The relentless US drone attacks and the Pakistan ASrmy operations in the tribal areas has affected the Taliban's to carry out spectacular terrorist strikes in the non-tribal areas. They seem to be a weakened, but not a defeated force, writes security expert B Raman.

12 hours was all it took: Erdogan on crushed coup

12 hours was all it took: Erdogan on crushed coup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks CNN's Becky Anderson.

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The 27-second video was released a day after it claimed to have killed five Indian soldiers while retaliating to India's "unprovoked ceasefire violation" in Tatta Pani sector along the LoC.

Rajnath, Mehbooba appeal for peace in Kashmir

Rajnath, Mehbooba appeal for peace in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

"Deeply anguished at the loss of precious lives in the incidents of violence in Jammu and Kashmir. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," he said.

Curfew continues in major towns of South Kashmir

Curfew continues in major towns of South Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Curfew remained in force for the second day today in major towns of South Kashmir after five persons were killed in firing by security forces in Shopian.

Italian Consulate in Egypt bombed; 1 killed

Italian Consulate in Egypt bombed; 1 killed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Islamic State militants detonated a powerful car bomb outside the Italian consulate in Cairo, killing a civilian and injuring 10 people, the first assault on a foreign mission in Egypt since militants launched a campaign against security forces after Mohammed Morsi's ouster in 2013.

Cattle trader killed in army firing in J&K, FIR registered

Cattle trader killed in army firing in J&K, FIR registered

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Police registered an FIR against the army personnel involved in the incident.

Peshawar bus blast: 16 killed, 30 injured in Taliban strike

Peshawar bus blast: 16 killed, 30 injured in Taliban strike

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The blast took place as a bomb placed inside the bus exploded when the vehicle packed with government employees reached Peshawar from Mardan.

20 killed in Taliban-triggered blast at Pak vegetable market

20 killed in Taliban-triggered blast at Pak vegetable market

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

TTP chief said the blast was in retaliation for killing LeJ chief Chotu, along with three others in an encounter.

BSF jawan injured as Pakistan again violates ceasefire

BSF jawan injured as Pakistan again violates ceasefire

Rediff.com12 May 2017

"Pakistani Rangers fired few bullets warning troops working ahead of the fence in Arnia area in Jammu. Our troops retaliated with few rounds of fire this morning", a senior BSF officer said. "They also fired mortar shells. Some exchange of mortar shells also took place", he said.

The worst tragedy of the 21st century comes to an end... for now

The worst tragedy of the 21st century comes to an end... for now

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

A ceasefire deal has been struck between the pro-Syrian government forces and the rebels for them and the civilians still living there to evacuate the city safely.

Ghazipur stone pelting: Slain cop's son slams 'dysfunctional' police force

Ghazipur stone pelting: Slain cop's son slams 'dysfunctional' police force

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

The bereaved son also expressed disappointment over the country's pompous 'VIP culture'.

3 terrorists, 1 soldier among six killed in anti-terror ops in Kashmir

3 terrorists, 1 soldier among six killed in anti-terror ops in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

An army jawan, identified as Happy Singh of 19 Rashtriya Rifles was killed in the encounter,