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COVID-19: Kejriwal orders FIR against Nizamuddin maulana

COVID-19: Kejriwal orders FIR against Nizamuddin maulana

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Over 2,000 delegates, including from Indonesia and Malaysia, attended the Tabligh-e-Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin West from March 1-15, officials said as the south Delhi neighbourhood was virtually sealed following fears that some people may have contracted COVID-19.

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Prime Minister Modi needs to call Biden next month and clearly say: 'Mr President, the threat from China is clear and present. We, in New Delhi, have determined it to be an urgent national priority to outfit our submarines and aircraft carriers with nuclear propulsion and we want to cooperate with America on this programme",' advises Ajai Shukla.

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps dotting the state, they said.

Sikka shares his 5-point success mantra with Infosys staff

Sikka shares his 5-point success mantra with Infosys staff

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

If each one of us puts our minds to it, 2015 will be a year to remember, he said

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Bandh to protest against police firing in Tuticorin goes off peacefully

Bandh to protest against police firing in Tuticorin goes off peacefully

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Kanimozhi told reporters that the Palaniswami-led government has become 'bloodthirsty' and the chief minister should be held responsible for the incident.

Kasganj violence: SP shunted out; 118 arrested

Kasganj violence: SP shunted out; 118 arrested

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Describing the clashes as 'shameful', Naik observed that this was for the first time in the last 9-10 months that such an incident occurred in the state.

ISIS a live threat, can't be ignored in Valley: Army

ISIS a live threat, can't be ignored in Valley: Army

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The Corps Commander, who heads the army in Kashmir, was replying to a question about the possibility of the Islamic State forging an alliance with the militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad for expanding its activities to the valley.

Will Wei's visit avert another Doklam?

Will Wei's visit avert another Doklam?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'China's military is expected to deploy full throttle its new equipment including J-20 stealth fighters, drones, medium range missile systems, surveillance and others to continue to put psychological pressure on India,' warns Srikanth Kondapalli, Professor in Chinese Studies, JNU.

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy.'

Andhra Pradesh reels from heavy rains, 7 killed in deluge

Andhra Pradesh reels from heavy rains, 7 killed in deluge

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The district is badly hit by heavy showers as around four thousand people were shifted to 30 shelters by the district administration from flood affected areas.

Israel has been arming Pakistan with hi-tech gear

Israel has been arming Pakistan with hi-tech gear

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The report released by Britain's Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, which deals with British government permits for arms and security equipment exports, said besides Pakistan, Israel has exported military equipment to Egypt, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates and Morocco.

China's first aircraft carrier holds drills in SCS

China's first aircraft carrier holds drills in SCS

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

A naval formation consisting of aircraft carrier Liaoning has conducted take-off and landing drills in the South China Sea.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

IPL: We know how to tackle Mishra: Jadhav

IPL: We know how to tackle Mishra: Jadhav

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Kedar Jadhav believes there was no need to promote young Sarfaraz Khan in the batting order when they meet Delhi Daredevils in an IPL match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Bangalore cops check Muslim tenants ahead of Modi rally

Bangalore cops check Muslim tenants ahead of Modi rally

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Ahead of the mammoth Narendra Modi rally in Bangalore on Sunday, the city police have launched a controversial tenant verification drive of Muslims. This apparently is being done by the Bangalore police as they claim there is intelligence input suggesting that a few persons have already entered the city with an intention of disrupting the rally of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Tech Savvy IS chief recruiter in India named global terrorist by US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

This is for the first time that the US has slammed sanctions against an ISIS leader in India.

'UP police can't be executor, prosecutor, judge'

'UP police can't be executor, prosecutor, judge'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

''You should never give the impression that the police force is malicious, vindictive and indulging in retribution,' says Dr Vikram Singh, former director general of police of Uttar Pradesh.

The beauty that lies below the water!

The beauty that lies below the water!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

In this lockdown, no matter how many similarities the memory dredges up from past events and associations, there is one thing that has no precedent: The isolation that it has imposed on people, reports Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Soccer Extras: Sarri is new Juve coach; Pogba wants out

Soccer Extras: Sarri is new Juve coach; Pogba wants out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Review: The new RoboCop disappoints

Review: The new RoboCop disappoints

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

'In an attempt to make it relevant to our darker, more violent times, director Jose Padilha loses sight of the point he wishes to make through the film,' says Paloma Sharma after watching RoboCop.

Obama vows to hunt terrorists, seeks new war powers

Obama vows to hunt terrorists, seeks new war powers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday vowed to relentlessly hunt down terrorists from Pakistan to the streets of Paris and called on Congress to approve new war powers against Islamic State militants.

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Authorities said social media posts will be monitored to ensure that no attempt is made to vitiate the atmosphere.

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

The winners of the Nat Geo's Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

National Geographic has announced the winning photos of its popular Travel Photographer of the Year 2018 photo contest. The grand prize was awarded to Japanese photographer Reiko Takahashi, who captured an underwater photo of a humpback whale calf's tail. The winning photo, titled "Mermaid," was selected from over 13,000 entries received this year. Describing the moment she captured the scene, she said: "It was a special scene for me, to be able to take a photo of the calf, completely relaxed in gentle waters." Scroll down to see the full selection of winners.

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Improved coordination between various security agencies and a quick response mechanism are the key to Mumbai's security in the nine years following the 26/11 attacks.

Why the Pakistan army can't subdue the TTP

Why the Pakistan army can't subdue the TTP

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

WWhat Pakistan faces in the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan is virulent insurgency and terrorism, fuelled by its association with Al Qaeda

US blacklists Pakistan-based terrorist leader Bahawal Khan

US blacklists Pakistan-based terrorist leader Bahawal Khan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The United States has slapped sanctions on Pakistan-based terrorist leader Bahawal Khan for being involved in terrorist attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Operation Twilight: Chief of neo-JMB killed in Sylhet, claims police

Operation Twilight: Chief of neo-JMB killed in Sylhet, claims police

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The chief of the terror group blamed for Bangladesh's worst terror attack at a Dhaka cafe was among the four Islamist militants killed in one of the country's longest anti-terror operations in Sylhet, police said on Tuesday.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

He praised the PLA's combat readiness.

'US may help India in war against terror'

'US may help India in war against terror'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'If the US-Pakistan relationship continues to suffer, Pakistan may feel it has less to lose and decide that it need not keep a leash on LeT in order to appease America.' 'A tougher US policy toward Pakistan could lead to an emboldened and strengthened LeT and JeM, resulting in more terrorist attacks in India.'

Is Indian Railways for the people?

Is Indian Railways for the people?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The lawmakers seem as uninterested as those who use the railways.

China says Indian UAV 'crossed' LAC; India cites technical snag

China says Indian UAV 'crossed' LAC; India cites technical snag

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The Indian defence ministry said its border security personnel, as per standard protocol, immediately alerted their Chinese counterparts to locate the UAV and they later reverted with its location.

Pics: How Sudan, the planet's last male northern white rhino, lived and died

Pics: How Sudan, the planet's last male northern white rhino, lived and died

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

His death puts the species on the very edge of extinction.

Review: Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana is naive

Review: Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana is naive

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laaddoo Deewana is insipid, terribly made, and yet a Warm Enterprise, feels Sreehari Nair.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Al Qaeda recruitment module busted: Delhi Police

Al Qaeda recruitment module busted: Delhi Police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Two suspected operatives of Al Qaeda have been arrested in New Delhi and Odisha and Delhi Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a module of the terror group's Indian sub-continent wing operating out of the country.

'Tiger populations have boomed'

'Tiger populations have boomed'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'Animal populations are increasing. Human populations are increasing. So there is no way the man-animal conflict going to go away.'

This former banker proves Maradona wrong, takes Napoli atop Serie A

This former banker proves Maradona wrong, takes Napoli atop Serie A

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

'I understood that if I dedicated myself solely to coaching, I could get much better at it'