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Family alleges bank harassment behind Kerala businessman's suicide

Family alleges bank harassment behind Kerala businessman's suicide

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

A small-scale businessman was found dead at his house in Kottayam in Kerala, following which the family members raised grave charges against a Karnataka-based private bank on Tuesday.

No need to pay heed to Al Qaeda chief's threats: MEA

No need to pay heed to Al Qaeda chief's threats: MEA

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India's security forces are capable and equipped to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Salman Rushdie once complained about 'too much security' around him

Salman Rushdie once complained about 'too much security' around him

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Following the attack on Friday, questions were raised about the security precautions -- or lack thereof -- at the host institution, which sits in a rural lake resort about 110 km south of Buffalo, New York.

Delhi police files FIR against Owaisi, Swami Yati, Saba Naqvi and others

Delhi police files FIR against Owaisi, Swami Yati, Saba Naqvi and others

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The Delhi police on Wednesday registered an FIR against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi for allegedly making inflammatory remarks.

Nupur Sharma moves SC again, seeks protection against arrest

Nupur Sharma moves SC again, seeks protection against arrest

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday the fresh plea of former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma seeking revival of her withdrawn petition seeking clubbing of first information reports (FIRs) lodged in several states over her remarks on Prophet Muhammad in a TV debate show.

J-K outfit banned for 'inciting people to establish Islamic rule'

J-K outfit banned for 'inciting people to establish Islamic rule'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's message is loud and clear that anyone acting against the unity, sovereignty, and integrity of the nation will not be spared and face the full wrath of the law.

Runaway 'keeper Haider returns to Pakistan

Runaway 'keeper Haider returns to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Runaway Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider, who created a flutter last year by abandoning his team midway through a series citing death threats by match-fixers, on Monday returned home from London amid tight security.

US shifting troops to face Chinese threat to India: Pompeo

US shifting troops to face Chinese threat to India: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

He said the actions of the ruling Chinese Communist Party meant there were 'threats to India, threats to Vietnam, threats to Malaysia, Indonesia and the South China Sea challenge'.

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Amarnath cloudburst: 15,000 rescued, death toll reaches 16

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst, have been shifted to the lower base camp of Panjtarni, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) spokesperson said on Saturday.

My IPL 2024 Dream Team

My IPL 2024 Dream Team

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Forget team colours! Let's build the ultimate dream team, a team that would dominate any opponent...

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The City of Newark Police Department in Newark, Newark, California told PTI in an emailed statement that on Friday at approximately 8.35 am, they received a report of graffiti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple.

UK to ban Russia's Wagner Group as terrorist organisation

UK to ban Russia's Wagner Group as terrorist organisation

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

"Wagner is a violent and destructive organisation which has acted as a military tool of [President] Vladimir Putin's Russia overseas," said UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

WICB threatens rebels

WICB threatens rebels

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

The West Indies Players' Association claimed that the seven suspended players received death threats over the contract dispute.

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as a scheme that would add to Mumbai's importance. No big infrastructural project in Mumbai, he said, could be successful without the Centre's nod.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Maine shooting rampage suspect found dead

Maine shooting rampage suspect found dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Robert Card, the suspect in the Lewiston, Maine, shooting rampage, was found dead on Friday night, the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Facebook, CNN reported.

Real Covid deaths could be 2 times higher than official stats: WHO

Real Covid deaths could be 2 times higher than official stats: WHO

Rediff.com21 May 2021

"Excess deaths" captures not only confirmed deaths, but also COVID-19 deaths that were not correctly diagnosed and reported as well as deaths attributable to the overall crisis conditions.

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's office said he was still considering whether to use his discretionary power to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa.

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Seattle has become the first US city to outlaw caste discrimination after its local council passed a resolution, moved by an Indian-American politician and economist, to add caste to its non-discrimination policy.

Maradona death probe: Seven suspects issued travel bans

Maradona death probe: Seven suspects issued travel bans

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, psychologists Carlos Diaz, Dahiana Madrid and Ricardo Almiron, doctor Nancy Forlini and nurse coordinator Mariano Perroni were last week charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Canada rejects India's travel advisory amid diplomatic row

Canada rejects India's travel advisory amid diplomatic row

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

In a strongly-worded advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi referred to "threats" targeting Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community that oppose the "anti-India agenda", and asked Indian nationals to avoid travelling to regions and potential venues in Canada which have seen such incidents.

Youth wouldn't use mobiles 12 hours a day if...: Rahul

Youth wouldn't use mobiles 12 hours a day if...: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

"If you get employment, you will watch Reels for half an hour and work for 12 hours," the Congress leader said.

Farmer killed, 12 cops hurt as stir turns violent; Delhi march put on hold

Farmer killed, 12 cops hurt as stir turns violent; Delhi march put on hold

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

A 21-year-old farmer was killed and a few others injured following a clash between security personnel and protesting farmers at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border.

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born author of the Booker Prize-winning novel Midnight's Children, was attacked by a man who stormed the stage during an event in New York on Friday while he was getting ready to deliver a lecture.

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

A 23-year-old Indian student has been arrested and charged with allegedly murdering his grandparents and uncle inside a New Jersey condominium, the police and US media reports said.

Naga leader to get tight security

Naga leader to get tight security

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

The Union home ministry has ordered stepping up the security of Thuingaleng Muivah, secretary general of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim, following death threats from his rival group NSCN (Khaplang).

Covid no longer a global health emergency: WHO

Covid no longer a global health emergency: WHO

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, made the announcement while addressing a media briefing on COVID-19 and global health issues.

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

He also launched a strident attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was 'globe-trotting', afraid of facing questions over the Manipur violence.

Putin Meets His Inner Circle

Putin Meets His Inner Circle

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Thirty six hours after the most serious threat to his 23-year rule was resolved for now, Russian President Vladimir Putin summoned heads of Russian security services -- members of his inner circle -- to the Kremlin on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi's death, names new Caliph

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi's death, names new Caliph

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

"Do not rejoice, America, in killing Sheikh al-Baghdadi," a spokesman said on the recording.

Maha govt announces SIT probe in MP Mohan Delkar's death

Maha govt announces SIT probe in MP Mohan Delkar's death

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Tuesday announced that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will probe the alleged suicide of Dadra Nagar Haveli MP Mohan Delkar in Mumbai last month.

Israeli troops retake Sderot police station seized by Hamas

Israeli troops retake Sderot police station seized by Hamas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In an operation that started on Saturday, Israel's Security Forces neutralised 10 terrorists and regained control of the Sderot Police Station that was overrun by Hamas terrorists on Saturday, The Times of Israel reported.

Ex-minister defends Rajiv govt's ban on Salman Rushdie's book

Ex-minister defends Rajiv govt's ban on Salman Rushdie's book

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Singh, 91, rejected as "rubbish" the charge by critics the Rajiv Gandhi government's decision to ban the book was driven by appeasement towards Muslims.

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.

Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

An Indian-origin couple and their two children were found dead in their home in the US state of New Jersey and the police are investigating the matter as a homicide.

Govt looking into Taslima Nasreen's plea

Govt looking into Taslima Nasreen's plea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Nasreen, who is facing death threat from radical Islamic groups in Bangladesh, has sought Indian citizenship saying her country of origin has 'slammed the doors' on her.

Wright happy with govt. action

Wright happy with govt. action

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

"The government representatives have done their job surely meticulously," India coach John Wright said.

India's departure to B'desh put off

India's departure to B'desh put off

Rediff.com5 Dec 2004

The Indian team was scheduled to leave for Bangladesh on Tuesday.

'Strongly believe ODIs should be World Cups only'

'Strongly believe ODIs should be World Cups only'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The new president of MCC Mark Nicholas wants the ODI format to be played exclusively in the World Cup in a bid to protect the format that is losing its importance and the rise of T20I format over the period of time.