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Who is behind the Wagah border attack?

Who is behind the Wagah border attack?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Three militant factions, including splinter groups of the Taliban, have separately claimed responsibility for the suicide attack that took place after the popular flag-lowering ceremony at Wagah in Pakistan.

Doomsday is closer than you thought

Doomsday is closer than you thought

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

... and ONE man could be the reason for that, say scientists.

Delhi cops file Jamianagar encounter affidavit

Delhi cops file Jamianagar encounter affidavit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

The Delhi police while justifying their actions state in a detailed affidavit that their initial plan was to conduct a raid at Batla House, but matters turned ugly when the persons inside the house opened fire on them.

AP court refuses to believe terrorist's love story

AP court refuses to believe terrorist's love story

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Love and terrorism make an unusual combination. That is why an Andhra Pradesh court refused to believe Azad Ahmad Qureshi when he claimed that love, not terror, had brought him to the state.

IM, SIMI raise Rs 150 crore in 2 years

IM, SIMI raise Rs 150 crore in 2 years

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

With extortion, robberies, fake currency and arms smuggling, the homegrown terror outfits may have raised Rs 200 crore.

Everything is normal in Kashmir, don't pay heed to rumours: J-K Guv

Everything is normal in Kashmir, don't pay heed to rumours: J-K Guv

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The replies from the governor seek to put to rest a week's uncertainty that had been dogging the valley especially after Centre had rushed 100 companies (10,000 security personnel) to the state.

Flight attendant also took 'selfie' with hijacker

Flight attendant also took 'selfie' with hijacker

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

It seems that the Briton who took a cheeky snap with the EgyptAir hijacker was not the only one to do so with another selfie surfacing on social media showing an air stewardess posing with the phoney bomber.

India's 'Osama' who masterminded 2008 Gujarat blasts arrested

India's 'Osama' who masterminded 2008 Gujarat blasts arrested

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

He was arrested after a 'brief exchange of fire'.

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Five people were killed, including 4 in the firing by Central Industrial Security Force personnel, during the fourth phase of polling

'Norway police fired a total of two shots in 2014'

'Norway police fired a total of two shots in 2014'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

While newspapers and TV channels discuss fratricide and fake encounters in India, here's an astonishing report from Norway.

Sarabjit's sister receives letter from him

Sarabjit's sister receives letter from him

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

Sarabjit's sister receives letter from him

'ISI planned to attack US, Israel consulates in south India'

'ISI planned to attack US, Israel consulates in south India'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Security officials on Wednesday revealed that suspected operative of Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence Mohammed Zaheed Hussain, who was arrested days before the twin blasts in Chennai, was part of a larger mission to target critical national assets and some foreign establishments.

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Bhima Koregaon: Hope and despair for accused

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Will the latest development see a marked break from the way the case has been going?

Thailand arrests main suspect in Bangkok blast case

Thailand arrests main suspect in Bangkok blast case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In a breakthrough, Thailand's prime minister announced on Tuesday that a second foreign national believed to be the main suspect in the country's worst bombing at a Brahma temple here that claimed 20 lives has been arrested near the Cambodian border.

British man's selfie with EgyptAir hijacker goes viral

British man's selfie with EgyptAir hijacker goes viral

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

A British man has shot to fame after clicking "the selfie of a life time" with the hijacker of the EgyptAir jet during the hostage drama in Cyprus, an act he said was aimed at staying "cheerful".

Not shying away from any inquiry into Batla case: Delhi police

Not shying away from any inquiry into Batla case: Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The Delhi police on Friday said it was not shying away from any inquiry into the Batla encounter case as it felt it had acted for the betterment of the country.

Batla House verdict a SLAP on Congress party's face: BJP

Batla House verdict a SLAP on Congress party's face: BJP

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Calling Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh a "non-serious" person, Madhya Pradesh Industries Minister Kailash Vijaywargiya on Thursday said the decision on the Batla House encounter is a befitting reply to Singh, who had termed it "a fake encounter".

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

London attackers tried to hire 'large truck' to cause more casualties

London attackers tried to hire 'large truck' to cause more casualties

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Attackers' efforts to hire the bigger truck failed when his payment was declined.

Burdwan blast case: Suspected Myanmar national held

Burdwan blast case: Suspected Myanmar national held

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The National Investigation Agency has arrested a suspected Myanamar national, who was allegedly trained by Pakistan-based terror group Tehrik-i-Taliban, from Hyderabad in connection with the Burdwan blast case.

Mulund blast suspect surrenders

Mulund blast suspect surrenders

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

The suspect, Saquib Nachan, feared that the cops might kill him in a fake encounter.

Boko Haram: It's not just a religious problem

Boko Haram: It's not just a religious problem

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Boko Haram, which has caused havoc in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country through a wave of bombings, assassinations and now abductions, cannot be viewed through the prism of religion alone. It is also a major political problem, says Confidence Uwazuruike.

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Param Bir's letter alleges that Waze was being used directly by the home minister.' 'I think an enquiry by a high court judge is the need of the hour.'

2 aides of Nabha jailbreak mastermind held

2 aides of Nabha jailbreak mastermind held

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Police said the jailbreak in all likelihood was plotted at their hideout in Dehradun.

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

'Three musketeers' convicted for plotting terror strikes in UK

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

All the three, aged between 25 and 33 are believed to be of Pakistani origin

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'...to give him a signal that you cannot ignore Maharashtra, you are too close to the Centre.' 'I can see some kind of rivalry also in this, but it is better that the NIA goes deep into it.'

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Launching a scathing broadside over the arrest of Delhi law minister, the Aam Aadmi Party government on Tuesday.

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

"Without the knowledge of the prime minister, is it possible to do this," Kumaraswamy asked, saying Modi should come clean on the issue.

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

A Delhi court Monday awarded death penalty to Ariz Khan for the murder of decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in connection with the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case, saying the offence fell under the 'rarest of the rare category' warranting the maximum sentence.

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Tomar was arrested around 11 am following investigation into a complaint by the bar council of Delhi.

MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Yasin Bhatkal, one of India's most dreaded terrorists, has been detained at the Indo-Nepal border.

Suspect package destroyed at Manchester Utd stadium was training device

Suspect package destroyed at Manchester Utd stadium was training device

Rediff.com16 May 2016

A suspicious package destroyed by a bomb disposal team after prompting the evacuation of Manchester United's stadium on Sunday was a fake device accidentally left behind after a training exercise, police said.

'If I get arrested, I will go to Kanhaiya's cell and beat him up'

'If I get arrested, I will go to Kanhaiya's cell and beat him up'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

'There were 10-15 JNU guys who came in fake lawyer dress and instigated the violence. They want to give us a bad name.' 'When someone holds my brother lawyer's neck must I wait for permission from the media and the police to beat the attacker?' 'These JNU guys are raising anti-India slogans and I am saying Hindustan Zindabad and you say I have created problems.' Lawyer Yashpal Singh tries to explain the violence outside a Delhi court.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

Why did Modi not visit Surat?

Why did Modi not visit Surat?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Despite receiving so much love from Gujarat, Modi didn't bother to visit the bereaved parents of those 22 children who lost their lives in Surat, points out Jyoti Punwani.

NIA told me to go soft on 2008 Malegaon blast case: Prosecutor

NIA told me to go soft on 2008 Malegaon blast case: Prosecutor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Rohini Salian has claimed that the NIA had told her not to appear in the case and that she was facing pressure to go easy on the accused.

Time for a Religious Olympics...

Time for a Religious Olympics...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'The time has come, my fellow citizens, for us to pause in our selfish little lives, take a breath, and contribute to creating this opportunity for fundamentalists to achieve their full potential,' says Mitali Saran.

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Investigators believe they travelled to the Greek island of Leros on October 3 on the same boat full of refugees as two men who took part in the November 13 attacks.