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Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Prez Murmu approves 80 gallantry awards, 311 other defence decorations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The Kirti Chakra awardees are Major Digvijay Singh Rawat of 21st Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), Major Deependra Vikram Basnet from the Sikh Regiment's fourth battalion and Havildar Pawan Kumar Yadav from the 21st battalion of the Mahar Regiment, according to the defence ministry.

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IPL: Comeback-man Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings

Modi, Egypt's grand mufti discuss social, religious harmony

Modi, Egypt's grand mufti discuss social, religious harmony

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The MEA said the Grand Mufti appreciated the Prime Minister's leadership in fostering inclusivity and pluralism.

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

India has also taken note of reports of Saeed's son Talha contesting elections in Pakistan and said the "mainstreaming" of radical terror outfits in the neighbouring country is nothing new and that it has been part of its State policy for a long time.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Imran's party claims victory in Pak poll, asks Sharif' to concede

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The PML-N, however, rejected the demand and claimed that it was winning Thursday's elections.

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Jake Fraser-McGurk took the Mumbai Indians bowlers to the cleaners in a savage display of power-hitting.

Delhi Capitals looking to end losing streak vs CSK

Delhi Capitals looking to end losing streak vs CSK

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Reputations do go for a toss in the T20 format, but Delhi Capitals haven't been able to get past Chennai Super Kings in their last four meetings, and the margins of defeat -- 91, 27 and 77 runs respectively -- does paint a sorry picture.

IPL PIX: Pant shines as spirited Delhi Capitals edge Titans

IPL PIX: Pant shines as spirited Delhi Capitals edge Titans

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Rishabh Pant's belligerent unbeaten half-century helped Delhi Capitals' to a narrow four-run win over Gujarat Titans.

J-K policeman, shot at by terrorists while playing cricket, dies

J-K policeman, shot at by terrorists while playing cricket, dies

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Police inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani, who was critically injured when he was shot at by a Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist while playing cricket in Srinagar in October, died at AIIMS, New Delhi, on Thursday. He leaves behind his wife, who is expecting their first child.

2 Hizb men arrested 33 years after Mirwaiz Farooq's killing

2 Hizb men arrested 33 years after Mirwaiz Farooq's killing

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two people who were involved in the killing of Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq, 33 years after the then chief priest of the Valley fell to the bullets of Hizbul Mujahideen assassins, a senior police officer said in Srinagar on Tuesday.

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

ODI World Cup: List of umpires; Menon, Dharmasena to officiate opener

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India's Nitin Menon and Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena will officiate the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan on Tuesday as top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to agree on a power-sharing deal in their latest round of talks, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape.

Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan STUN India in thriller

Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan STUN India in thriller

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India batted poorly to be all out for 124 in 19.4 overs after Pakistan posted a modest 137 for six.

Cash-strapped Pak hikes defence spend by 15.5% to Rs 1.8 trillion

Cash-strapped Pak hikes defence spend by 15.5% to Rs 1.8 trillion

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, who presented the budget in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, said the government will target a growth rate of 3.5 per cent in the coming fiscal year.

Centre bans Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, once headed by Geelani

Centre bans Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, once headed by Geelani

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

The action, announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is a response to the group's involvement in fomenting terrorism and spreading anti-India sentiment within the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

J-K cop playing cricket shot at by terrorist; Lashkar outfit owns attack

J-K cop playing cricket shot at by terrorist; Lashkar outfit owns attack

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani was playing cricket with local boys at the Eidgah ground when he was shot by terrorists, the officials said.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Boxer Priyanka Kholgade Is A Show-Stealer

Boxer Priyanka Kholgade Is A Show-Stealer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

She doesn't play it safe when it comes fashion.

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli was named as the ICC men's player of the month for October following following a series of star performances as India charged their way to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Terrorists who killed panch in Kulgam held, 2 Jaish men nabbed in Baramulla

Terrorists who killed panch in Kulgam held, 2 Jaish men nabbed in Baramulla

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The spokesman said it was learnt that an active terrorist of Hizbul, Farooq Ahmad Bhat, had received directions from terror handlers based in Pakistan to target the members of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Kulgam.

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif invites rival parties to form joint govt in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Sharif, the three-time former premier, said that there is a need for all the political parties to sit together and form a government to pull Pakistan out of its difficulties.

Assembly polls in J-K? Proposed EC visit raises hopes

Assembly polls in J-K? Proposed EC visit raises hopes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The last assembly elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir in 2014, five years before the erstwhile state was reorganised into two Union territories on August 5, 2019.

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Geopolitical headwinds leading to lower demand from export markets, coupled with lower domestic buying, have dragged the auction average of Darjeeling tea to its lowest level since 2015. Data from Calcutta Tea Traders Association (CTTA) shows that the average price of Darjeeling tea at Kolkata auctions for January-December 2023 was Rs 319.74 per kg. The last time it dipped below this level was in 2015 at Rs 285.71 per kg.

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Pak parties strike deal to form govt; Shehbaz Sharif to be PM, Zardari Prez

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In a breakthrough that could end the political uncertainty in Pakistan, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party have agreed on a power-sharing deal to form a new coalition government after intense negotiations following a fractured poll verdict.

5 Electric SUVs Coming To India

5 Electric SUVs Coming To India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

If you are planning to buy an electric car in the near future, it would be highly advisable to wait for these upcoming electric SUVs.

Why Birthdays Are Special For Saira Banu

Why Birthdays Are Special For Saira Banu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Saira Banu turned nostalgic on her 79th birthday on August 23.

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

A Bike Rally To Celebrate Women Power

A Bike Rally To Celebrate Women Power

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Women bikers take part in rallies in Delhi and Nagpur to commemorate International Women's Day.

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Women's T20 WC: England thrash Pakistan by record margin

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

England outplayed Pakistan by 114 runs in a dead rubber of the Women's T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

T20 World Cup: Nitin Menon Only Indian Umpire

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'16 umpires will officiate across the tournament with Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Kumara Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus having been the umpires in charge of the 2021 final which saw this year's hosts claim their first ICC Men's T20 World Cup title,' the ICC said in a statement.

Kohli, Deepti, Jemimah nominated for Player of the Month award

Kohli, Deepti, Jemimah nominated for Player of the Month award

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli, who has been in great form at the T20 World Cup, along with India women star players Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma were nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for October.

Terrorists gun down BJP worker in J-K's Kulgam

Terrorists gun down BJP worker in J-K's Kulgam

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The assailants fired upon Javeed Ahmad Dar near his residence at Brazloo Jageer area of the south Kashmir district at around 4.30 pm, officials said.

'Who will spend so much money when we know the end result?'

'Who will spend so much money when we know the end result?'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'BJP has lot of money. Even a rich person like me is scared of taking on the financial muscle of the BJP.' 'What is the point of throwing money? Result toh aane wala nahi hai.'

India Women eye T20 WC title; open campaign vs Pakistan

India Women eye T20 WC title; open campaign vs Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

India are fretting over the fitness of their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (shoulder) and Smriti Mandhana (finger) ahead of the opening game.

Women's WC: Pakistan stun Windies in rain-hit match

Women's WC: Pakistan stun Windies in rain-hit match

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Pakistan ended their 18-match losing streak with win over the West Indies

More arms, ammunition recovered from nabbed LeT terrorists

More arms, ammunition recovered from nabbed LeT terrorists

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The hideout was busted at the disclosure of Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Talib Hussain Shah who along with his associate Faisal Ahmad Dar were overpowered by people and handed over to police in a remote village in Reasi district on Sunday, a police official said.

Top Lashkar commander among 2 killed in Shopian encounter

Top Lashkar commander among 2 killed in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Ishfaq Dar alias Abu Akram, was not only responsible for attacks on security forces, but also for civilian killings, police said.