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German football team warned about bombings before Paris attacks

German football team warned about bombings before Paris attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

German national football team manager Joachim Low has admitted his side were 'scared' ahead of Friday night's friendly with France due to an earlier bomb threat in the capital.

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

State govt said it is not averse to seeking Army's help to maintain law and order.

Panel wants more teeth for Coal India arms

Panel wants more teeth for Coal India arms

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Prabhu-led advisory group also suggests JVs with mining and infra firms.

Top 20 moments from the week that went by

Top 20 moments from the week that went by

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Some stunning moments of the week that was

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Rediff.com5 May 2015

IS claimed responsibility for an attack outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest concerning Prophet Mohammed, its first assault on US soil

'Govt should present new Budget'

'Govt should present new Budget'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'This prime minister thinks he knows everything.' 'He has to consult, he has to talk and he has to mobilise the best people, but having seen him function, I have no expectations from him.'

Sydney siege gunman identified as Iranian

Sydney siege gunman identified as Iranian

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Australian media has identified the gunman as Haron Monis, who was granted political asylum in Australia.

After conviction, Dera chief skipped dinner in jail

After conviction, Dera chief skipped dinner in jail

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Ram Rahim did not talk with anyone and was seen roaming in the cell.

Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects

Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Four big transmission projects went under the hammer last month.

Flood situation in Kerala worsens; toll mounts to 67

Flood situation in Kerala worsens; toll mounts to 67

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The decision to suspend the operations was taken after shutters of the Idamalayar and Cheruthoni dams, part of Idukki reservoir, were opened on Tuesday evening to release excess water.

What the South China Sea verdict means

What the South China Sea verdict means

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

'China, which had earlier blockaded New Delhi's bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group by citing the nuclear non-proliferation law, finds itself in an awkward position and international isolation.' 'India needs to pursue a policy of mediation between China and the Southeast Asian countries for regional security,' says Srikanth Kondapalli.

The time to quit India had come

The time to quit India had come

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'It was a battle that took many forms, ranging from non-violent mass satyagrahas, mammoth public meetings, huge protest rallies in cities and towns to underground organisation of sabotage of communication and transport networks, an underground radio, illegal patrikas (newsletters) and the formation of parallel governments in Ballia, Midnapore and Satara.'

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The blast was claimed by both the local affiliate of the Islamic State terror group and by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Devyani fallout: India expels senior US diplomat

Devyani fallout: India expels senior US diplomat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

India on Friday expelled senior American diplomat within hours of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade being asked to leave the United States after her indictment in a visa fraud case for which she was arrested nearly a month ago, triggering strong reaction from the government here.

Stage set for a clean-up act in mining

Stage set for a clean-up act in mining

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The shift to gross calorific value-based grading of coal aligned domestic prices with international benchmarks.

Oops! Ministers who left PM Modi red-faced

Oops! Ministers who left PM Modi red-faced

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Ministers who were in the news for all the wrong reasons

Video aired on TV channels not of 'dying jawan': CRPF

Video aired on TV channels not of 'dying jawan': CRPF

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

A dramatic video footage of a Central Reserve Police Force trooper pleading for help after being wounded in a landmine blast in Bihar's Aurangabad district turned out to be a case of mistaken identity with the force saying on Tuesday that he is not the person who suffered injuries and died later.

Dantewada: 7 CRPF jawans killed in blast by Maoists

Dantewada: 7 CRPF jawans killed in blast by Maoists

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Seven CRPF men were killed on Wednesday and their weapons looted after Naxals carried out a deadly landmine blast on their vehicle in the jungles of the worst Naxal-affected Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

'Small episodes' cannot damage Hindu culture: Bhagwat

'Small episodes' cannot damage Hindu culture: Bhagwat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

With Dadri-like incidents triggering outrage, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said "small episodes" cannot damage "Hindu culture" and praised the Modi government for ushering in hope and confidence in the country and enhancing India's standing abroad.

Mines mired in controversy are the most attractive

Mines mired in controversy are the most attractive

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Those for power sector to see tussle between prior owners & new challengers

Kashmir flooded with woes: Landslides, no connectivity, communication hit

Kashmir flooded with woes: Landslides, no connectivity, communication hit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The death toll is Jammu and Kashmir mounts to nearly 200 and thousands still wait to be evacuated.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Unrest in Darjeeling is a deep-rooted conspiracy: Mamata

Unrest in Darjeeling is a deep-rooted conspiracy: Mamata

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

She said in such a scenario, the Centre and the state must start talking on the matter.

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Sushma Swaraj's Twitter durbar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'Why do visas require the intervention of India's Union ministers? Does any civilised nation assure visas like this over Twitter?'

Took this step to save locals, says Major who tied man to jeep

Took this step to save locals, says Major who tied man to jeep

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The officer was awarded by Army chief General Bipin Rawat during his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir.

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

How Sasikala took control of Jaya TV from jail

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Did Jayalalithaa, who was also in jail then, know about these transactions?

37 killed in car bomb attack in Turkey's Ankara

37 killed in car bomb attack in Turkey's Ankara

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The blast, which could be heard several kilometers away, sent burning debris showering down over an area a few hundred meters from the Justice and Interior Ministries, a top courthouse, and the former office of the prime minister.

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

The United States on Wednesday said employment of domestic workers will now be on agenda for the bilateral talks with India with which it is in conversation to "determine the way forward" in resolving the 14-day-long diplomatic row.

'There is only one law and that is the law of nature!'

'There is only one law and that is the law of nature!'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

'Nature doesn't bother even if the Supreme Court says it is legal!' 'If something is in the wrong place, it will be damaged or destroyed by nature.'

Is the Army functioning more as a police force in J&K?

Is the Army functioning more as a police force in J&K?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Major Gogoi might well have saved protesters' lives by opting for a human shield to force his way through the mob. But he incalculably damaged the army's reputation, not just in Kashmir, but anywhere that video is seen.

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Brace for the biggest match of FIFA Under-17 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The football fans in Kochi will get a chance to witness a fascinating contest between Brazilian attacking flare and Spanish 'tiki-taka' possession football in what could be a final before the final of this tournament.

Laptops for students, Dalit deputy CM: AAP's promises in Punjab's poll manifesto

Laptops for students, Dalit deputy CM: AAP's promises in Punjab's poll manifesto

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

The manifesto, on the lines of the party's promise in Delhi in 2015, also says the AAP government will set up Aam Aadmi canteens at sub-division and district levels where one time meal will be available for Rs 5, and reduce the power tariff to half for usages up to 400 unit.

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Bangladeshi bomber arrested after attempted 'terrorist attack' in New York

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

"Terrorists won't win," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday, which injured four.

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

London Fire Brigade fire fighters worked through the night to try and account for whole families that are still missing in the huge fire at the Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road.

Jindal Power wants govt to honour coal auction outcome

Jindal Power wants govt to honour coal auction outcome

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

While three operational mines in Chhattisgarh had a capacity of 12 million tonnes (mt), six were yet to start production.

'More attacks can be expected in Pakistan'

'More attacks can be expected in Pakistan'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

'What we need from the civilian and military authorities are clear strategies rather than an emotional decision to hang terrorists on death row.'

Devyani case: Why the US needs to apologise quickly!

Devyani case: Why the US needs to apologise quickly!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

'If at all,' says Suhasini Haidar, Foreign Affairs Editor, CNN-IBN, 'Devyani Khobragade is to avoid facing a full trial, the process of that negotiation must start immediately, for which the current acrimonious atmosphere must be improved. It is no more than the US was willing to do for Raymond Davis; the Italian government for its sailors; and India for Captain Sunil James and Vijayan in Togo. Devyani Khobragade is not accused of charges anywhere as serious they were, and whether Preet Bharara's office recognises it or not, she is a diplomat who represents a proud country that has taken the insult to her as a personal insult to the country.'

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon passes away

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon passes away

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon died on Saturday at a hospital near Tel Aviv after being in a comatose state for the past eight years following a stroke. He was 85.

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's success at courting Indians abroad have been as much a result of his old contacts as efforts by a dedicated arm of the BJP abroad. Archis Mohan reports