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Suspects did detailed recce of Ghazipur flower market before planting IED

Suspects did detailed recce of Ghazipur flower market before planting IED

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Soon after the Delhi police recovered an improvised explosive device from the city's Ghazipur flower market on Friday, the special cell said that the suspects had done a detailed recce of the spot where the explosive was recovered.

Ukraine war: India ready to contribute to peace effort, Modi tells Lavrov

Ukraine war: India ready to contribute to peace effort, Modi tells Lavrov

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that India stands ready to contribute in any way to the peace efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine

Bigg Boss 15: Afsana's 'fasts'; Tejasswi 'chokes'

Bigg Boss 15: Afsana's 'fasts'; Tejasswi 'chokes'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

With captaincy at stake, the housemates get ready for the torture task.

Bigg Boss 15: Simba-Umar's SHOWDOWN

Bigg Boss 15: Simba-Umar's SHOWDOWN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

After four weeks in the house, Simba Nagpal is finally waking up and playing the game, but looks like the young actor is heading in the wrong direction.

Bigg Boss OTT: Ridhima-Pratik's big showdown!

Bigg Boss OTT: Ridhima-Pratik's big showdown!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Who is a kamchor in the house? Who is unhygienic?

Arrested IS suspect handled by Afghan ISKP commanders: Sources

Arrested IS suspect handled by Afghan ISKP commanders: Sources

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The accused identified as Mohd Mustaqeem, originally from Balarampur, Uttar Pradesh, was also in touch with the IS entities of Kashmir, added sources.

Bag with RDX-ammonium nitrate found in Delhi, 2 being grilled

Bag with RDX-ammonium nitrate found in Delhi, 2 being grilled

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A bag containing an improvised explosive device (IED) was found by the police in a house in the Old Seemapuri area in the northeastern part of Delhi on Thursday, a senior police officer said.

Banned Pak scribe apologises for remarks against Army

Banned Pak scribe apologises for remarks against Army

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

A prominent Pakistani journalist, who was taken off air indefinitely for making hard-hitting remarks against the country's powerful military establishment in the wake of an attack on a fellow scribe, has apologised and said he had no intention to defame the Army.

In Delhi, Lavrov cocks a snook at US, says trade in rouble will intensify

In Delhi, Lavrov cocks a snook at US, says trade in rouble will intensify

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Lavrov said a rupee-rouble payment system for trade with India was put into place earlier and it could be strengthened further.

Hardik Now Needs A Head For Strategy

Hardik Now Needs A Head For Strategy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

With time on his side, that Hardik Patel will one day occupy the top spot in Gujarat is a no-brainer. But the BJP doesn't like rabble-rousers.

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan condemn BJP leader's remarks on Prophet

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan condemn BJP leader's remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the BJP spokesperson, saying it insulted Prophet Muhammad.

Is this the BEST Jodi of Bigg Boss?

Is this the BEST Jodi of Bigg Boss?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Pratik and Akshara become the first Boss lady and Boss man of the house.

As Chinese FM visits Pak, Nepal, no official word yet on India trip

As Chinese FM visits Pak, Nepal, no official word yet on India trip

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Wang began a two-day trip to Pakistan on Tuesday primarily to attend a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a special guest.

Let us stay united: Kohli, Rahane after Rihanna's post

Let us stay united: Kohli, Rahane after Rihanna's post

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Virat Kohli has joined the growing list of celebrities, political leaders and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, to tweet on unity and farmers

Sanak review

Sanak review

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

If you're a Vidyut Jammwal fan, then check out Sanak, else his latest outing fails to impress in every department except for action, observes Namrata Thakker.

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Why Vinay Mohan Kwatra Got Foreign Secretary's Job

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The turning point in his career was undoubtedly Nepal where he was sent as ambassador and acted with a cool head.

Army Major killed in landmine explosion was to tie the knot next month

Army Major killed in landmine explosion was to tie the knot next month

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Major Bisht's marriage had been finalised and he was to come home on February 28, sourced close to the family said.

Now, Saudi Arabia tries to defuse Indo-Pak tension

Now, Saudi Arabia tries to defuse Indo-Pak tension

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

Amid the fresh chill in the India-Pakistan ties, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Saud Al-Faisal will visit New Delhi on a brief visit on Friday, during which New Delhi is expected to urge the influential Arab nation to use its influence on Islamabad to end cross-border terrorism.Al-Faisal will hold detailed talks with External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee during which the Indian side is expected to share evidence about the involvement of Pakistan-based elements.

The cop who defused the first bomb in Surat

The cop who defused the first bomb in Surat

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Police Inspector R S Patel's heroics that day that could have perhaps led to a panic amongst those who placed the bombs in Surat city

Shah, Rajnath, Tomar meet PM ahead of talks with farmers

Shah, Rajnath, Tomar meet PM ahead of talks with farmers

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Earlier, Rajnath and Shah were leading deliberations among Union ministers to resolve the issues raised by the agitating farmers.

Wang Yi arrives in India on first high-level visit since border standoff

Wang Yi arrives in India on first high-level visit since border standoff

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in India Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh standoff nearly two years ago.

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

As per reports, Pakistan has fired 3000-4000 mortar shells targeting Indian villages and border towns in which 12 people have been killed.

ISIS operative armed with IEDs held in Delhi; major attack averted

ISIS operative armed with IEDs held in Delhi; major attack averted

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The two IEDs he was found with were 'fully ready' and just needed to be activated with a timer, police said. Security was stepped up in the national capital and in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh following the arrest.

Ajit Doval intervenes to get Markaz fall in line

Ajit Doval intervenes to get Markaz fall in line

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

"The NSA had to intervene as there was a large congregation going on there for several days and after his intervention, the Jamaat leaders also cooperated and vacated the place," the sources said.

'It is very difficult to see my mother like this'

'It is very difficult to see my mother like this'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'The only way to kill time in prison is to read and she can't even do that properly any more.' 'Her knees, too, are in terrible shape. I could see how she was trying to hide her pain every time she got up from the bench where she was seated.'

Bigg Boss OTT: Who made Akshara Cry?

Bigg Boss OTT: Who made Akshara Cry?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Pratik-Divya can't stop fighting, even as the night gets entertaining!

Border dispute: Assam to send ministers to broker peace with Mizoram

Border dispute: Assam to send ministers to broker peace with Mizoram

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Assam CM said the police case filed against two senior Mizoram government officials - Deputy Commissioner of Kolasib district and Sub-divisional Police Officer of Vairengte - will be withdrawn.

Govt to use satellite imaging to demarcate borders of NE states

Govt to use satellite imaging to demarcate borders of NE states

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Two senior government functionaries said the task has been given to the North Eastern Space Application Centre (NESAC), a joint initiative of the Department of Space (DoS) and the North Eastern Council (NEC).

If talks can happen with China, why not with other neighbour: Farooq

If talks can happen with China, why not with other neighbour: Farooq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

"Border skirmishes have been rising and people are dying... A way has to be found to deal with this. Except for talks... As you are talking to China to attempt that it withdraws (from Ladakh border), we should also talk to our (other) neighbour to find a way to get out of this situation," he said in Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour amid protests from treasury benches.

India rejects China's push for 'selective disengagement'

India rejects China's push for 'selective disengagement'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The Indian side also told the Chinese delegation that the talks on disengagement should include Depsang as well as all face-off sites, insisting that it should be a simultaneous process and not a selective one.

Can AAP play spoilsport for BJP and Congress in U'khand?

Can AAP play spoilsport for BJP and Congress in U'khand?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The AAP, which is the only party to declare its chief ministerial candidate before the polls, is trying hard to make the contest triangular.

Incidents at border unacceptable, talks only solution: Assam CM

Incidents at border unacceptable, talks only solution: Assam CM

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Six days after a violent clash between police forces of Assam and Mizoram claimed seven lives and injured over 50 people, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said such incidents along the inter-state border are 'unacceptable' to people of both the states and advocated a resolution through talks.

Pathankot: NSG martyr Lt Col Niranjan's mortal remains brought to Bengaluru

Pathankot: NSG martyr Lt Col Niranjan's mortal remains brought to Bengaluru

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

His body will be taken to his native village in Kerala's Palakkad district later in the day for cremation.

Why IndiGo is headed for a stormy board meet on Friday

Why IndiGo is headed for a stormy board meet on Friday

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal - the founders of IndiGo - will possibly face each other with deep mistrust, which the board chairman, M Damodaran, will attempt to defuse.

China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry

China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

This is the first time that the defence ministry has admitted officially about the transgressions by the Chinese troops.

Why farmers in UP are not protesting

Why farmers in UP are not protesting

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Robust procurement of paddy and wheat since 2017 and prompt payment to farmers have helped the UP government cultivate a positive and pro-farmer perception, defusing possible farm face-off situations.

Doctors in Aligarh buy PPE after raising funds

Doctors in Aligarh buy PPE after raising funds

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

According to RDA president Hamza Malik, the availability of protective gear for doctors at the hospital had reached a critical point when they had threatened to boycott work if necessary gear was not made available immediately. The crisis was however defused on the intervention of the AMU Vice Chancellor Tariq Mansoor, who assured them that their concerns were being immediately addressed.

Farmer enacts 'symbolic suicide' in Noida

Farmer enacts 'symbolic suicide' in Noida

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bir Singh Yadav, from Bahlolpur village in Noida, enacted the "symbolic suicide" at the Dalit Prerna Sthal where he has been camping along with scores of protestors belonging to the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti).

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The situation is now under control in the area, which is on the border between the Kolasib district of Mizoram and Cachar district of Assam.