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Massacre in US: Gurdwara president one of the victims

Massacre in US: Gurdwara president one of the victims

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Two women and four men lost their lives in the shooting on Sunday at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Among the deceased was Satwant Singh Kaleka, the president of the gurdwara, his brother-in-law Bob Chima told rediff.com.

US gurudwara shooter had 9/11 tattoo

US gurudwara shooter had 9/11 tattoo

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

The gunman who went on a killing spree inside a Gurudwara in Wisconsin was a "white man with a 9/11 tattoo" on his arm, according to eyewitnesses.

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The combined Left parties drew a blank in the polls to the assembly which they had run with an overwhelming majority for 34 long years, with their vote share dwindling to a mere 5.47 per cent in 2021.

Pak ready to resolve all issues with India: Gilani

Pak ready to resolve all issues with India: Gilani

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

The era of wars has ended and Pakistan is prepared to resolve all outstanding issues with India, including the Kashmir dispute and terrorism, through talks, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday.

Saeed may be an ugly fly at Singh-Zardari lunch

Saeed may be an ugly fly at Singh-Zardari lunch

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed may become an ugly fly in the soup at the lunch meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday. But senior Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir hopes that the two leaders will focus instead on smaller issues like Siachen, Kori Creek and water

Mumbai's Bandra-Worli sea link to open shortly

Mumbai's Bandra-Worli sea link to open shortly

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The countdown has begun for the inauguration of the much awaited Bandra Worli sea link -- an ambitious, eight lane, twin carriageway -- built over the Mahim creek of the Arabian Sea.

Indian American convicted of drug charges killed

Indian American convicted of drug charges killed

Rediff.com20 May 2011

An Indian American and his wife were shot at by an unidentified assailant in Sacramento, California on Thursday.While Balbir Singh Dhami was killed, his wife Kuldip Kaur Dhami was taken to the area hospital for treatment of "critical injuries", according to Sacramento Police spokeswoman Laura Peck. The shooting happened just after 10 am at the 7900 block of Marla Way Marla in North Laguna Creek in South Sacramento.

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy to protest fishermen's arrest

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy to protest fishermen's arrest

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Islamabad Gopal Baglay was summoned by the Pakistan foreign ministry on Monday to lodge a protest over the arrest of 13 Pakistani fishermen on March 15.

Pakistan proposes new roadmap for resuming dialogue with India

Pakistan proposes new roadmap for resuming dialogue with India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Pakistan has handed over to India a "new set of proposals" aimed at resuming the stalled bilateral dialogue and gradually addressing all longstanding issues, a media report said on Saturday.

Pak downplays Modi not inviting Imran to swearing-in

Pak downplays Modi not inviting Imran to swearing-in

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Pak claimed that the Indian Prime Minister's 'internal politics' do not permit him to extend an invitation to his Pakistani counterpart.

Unsung Heroes: The men and women we don't notice

Unsung Heroes: The men and women we don't notice

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Ace photographer Pravin Talan has come out with the first-ever Mumbai Railway Police Calendar 2017 that explores this lesser-known police force.

Sea link: Mumbai marvel set to open on June 16

Sea link: Mumbai marvel set to open on June 16

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Mumbai's much-awaited Bandra Worli Sea Link built over the Mahim Creek of Arabian Sea will likely open for public on June 16.

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The 1st article of impeachment, abuse of power, was on party lines with 230 to 197 votes, while the 2nd, obstruction to the Congress, was voted 229-198.

Security heightened at Guj ports after terror threat

Security heightened at Guj ports after terror threat

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The move comes days after the Indian Navy also warned of a possible terror attack from the sea side.

Now, click to plant a mangrove in Dwarka!

Now, click to plant a mangrove in Dwarka!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Grow-Trees.com has launched a project to plant 50,000 mangrove saplings in the famous Rukshmani temple creek site at Dwarka in Gujarat.

Pakistan provokes again, arrests 30 Indian fishermen

Pakistan provokes again, arrests 30 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Indian fishermen will be presented before a judicial magistrate on Thursday and then sent to jail. The latest arrests come at a time when tensions between the two countries are escalating over various issues.

Meeting with Manmohan 'productive': Sharif

Meeting with Manmohan 'productive': Sharif

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

"Dialogue is the only way forward in normalising situation between the two neighbourly countries," Sharif said on his arrival at the Heathrow airport in London on his return from the US after attending the UN General Assembly.

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

India cannot afford to be complacent about a possible Pakistan resort to military options across the LoC, warns Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Aus: Indian man found dead with stab wounds

Aus: Indian man found dead with stab wounds

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

A 61-year-old Indian man was found dead under an overpass bridge in Melbourne with stab wounds, a report stated on Monday.

Pak seeks US help to push India to talk

Pak seeks US help to push India to talk

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Pakistan has asked the US to nudge India to address contentious issues in order to bridge the trust deficit between the two countries instead of looking at the distrust solely through the prism of terrorism, a media report said on Wednesday. "We want the US to encourage India to take steps for improving the human rights situation in Kashmir, moving forward on Siachen and Sir Creek and agreeing to arbitration on the Kishanganga hydropower project."

Unusual monsoon pics: Floating footwear!

Unusual monsoon pics: Floating footwear!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Katie Holmes to join Glee cast

Katie Holmes to join Glee cast

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Infiltration bid via Kutch foiled, 9 Pak men held

Infiltration bid via Kutch foiled, 9 Pak men held

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

"We had information that some people from across the border were trying to infiltrate in to Indian territory. So we conducted a special operation and apprehended nine men," a BSF spokesperson said.

India, Pak were close to pact on Kashmir:Musharraf

India, Pak were close to pact on Kashmir:Musharraf

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

India and Pakistan were close to sealing an agreement on Kashmir and other contentious issues between the two countries when President President Pervez Musharraf was in power. "...I had told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and he had agreed, of course. It was his turn to come to Pakistan and we had decided that if he comes and there is no signature on at least one out of those three, if not all the three, it would be a total flop and that must never happen," he said.

Flood warning in Mumbai, Mithi overflows

Flood warning in Mumbai, Mithi overflows

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Normal life has thrown out of gear in the city owing to heavy overnight rains that led to severe water logging in many parts and badly disrupted road, rail and air traffic.

Pak agrees to jointly fight terror

Pak agrees to jointly fight terror

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Describing terrorism as a "common menace," Pakistan Wednesday agreed to fight it jointly with India and gave a commitment for maintaining ceasefire on the Line of Control. After extensive talks between External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the two sides also reported progress on Kashmir, Siachen and Sir Creek issues and expressed willingness to push forward the confidence building measures.

Four arrested for Goa serial murders

Four arrested for Goa serial murders

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The Goa police on Thursday said eight out of 10 bodies found across the state in last three days were murders and claimed breakthrough in at least four deaths with the arrest of a gang.

PIX: Divyanka Tripathi's Awesome Australian holiday!

PIX: Divyanka Tripathi's Awesome Australian holiday!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Let's go to Australia with Divyanka!

Former nightclub will be India's brand new cultural hub in US

Former nightclub will be India's brand new cultural hub in US

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The government of India has brought a property to house an Indian Cultural Centre in downtown Washington, DC for a whopping $5.7 million.

Coast Guard gets an eye in the sky

Coast Guard gets an eye in the sky

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Aimed at boosting the Coast Guard's (CG) surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities along India's western coast, a new CG Air Enclave will be made operational on Thursday at Porbandar in Gujarat.

12 Pak fishermen arrested for entering Indian waters

12 Pak fishermen arrested for entering Indian waters

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

At least 12 Pakistani nationals were arrested along with their two boats by the Border Security Force for illegally entering Indian waters near Padala creek in Koteshwar off Kutch in Gujarat.

Saudi Air Force trainee kills 3 at US naval base

Saudi Air Force trainee kills 3 at US naval base

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist media, identified the shooter as Mohammed al-Shamrani, and said that prior to opening fire he condemned America as a "nation of evil" in an online manifesto on twitter, according to media reports.

Pak president to meet Dr Singh in New York

Pak president to meet Dr Singh in New York

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Talking to media persons, Qureshi said that the peace process between India and Pakistan had not stalled but admitted that there had been 'hiccups'.

Tennis Round-up: Zverev wins 9th ATP title with Washington win

Tennis Round-up: Zverev wins 9th ATP title with Washington win

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Zverev's serve played a big role in the victory, his third of the year, as the World No 3 won all but two of his first-serve points in the final, which lasted 74 minutes.

Pak fishermen handed over to Kutch police

Pak fishermen handed over to Kutch police

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The Pakistani fishing boat apprehended by the Indian Coast Guard on Monday from the Kori Creek area in Kutch district with eight fishermen on board have been handed over to the district police, an official release from the Defence PRO said. Out of the eight people on board the boat, three were teenagers aged between 10 and 16 years, the release said.

Coast Guard seize Pak boat off Gujarat coast

Coast Guard seize Pak boat off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The Gujarat Coast Guard on Tuesday seized a Pakistani fishing boat off the Jakhao coast near Kutch and detained the seven people on board the boat."We have taken into custody a Pakistani fishing boat off the Jakhao coast. There were seven crew members in the boat. We have handed over the boat to the local police for investigation," Coast Guard officials said.The Coast Guard and the Navy have increased patrolling in the Indian waters.

Over 100 Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan off Gujarat coast

Over 100 Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistan off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Pakistan Maritime Security Agency arrested the fishermen and seized the boats off Jakhau coast in Kutch district.

Massive blaze breaks out at Deonar dumping yard again

Massive blaze breaks out at Deonar dumping yard again

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A major fire broke out last night at the Deonar dumping yard, which had recently battled a massive blaze that led to smog in the area.

Telgi gets 7 year RI for murder

Telgi gets 7 year RI for murder

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

A sessions court in Mumbai sentenced fake stamp paper scam kingpin Abdul Karim Telgi to seven years rigorous imprisonment on Friday for the murder of his driver Christopher Bhate. The prosecution alleged that Telgi, along with four of his associates, killed Bale because the latter had some information about the confidential business dealings of Telgi's stamp paper scam.

UP polls took toll on peace talks: Kasuri

UP polls took toll on peace talks: Kasuri

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

'There was this judicial crisis in Pakistan that began in March and then there were two-three elections in India, including the one in Uttar Pradesh, that took the attention of the governments away,' Kasuri told Karan Thapar on India Tonight programme on CNBC-TV18.