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Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets.

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

Jaishankar begins UNGA speech with 'Namaste from Bharat'

Jaishankar begins UNGA speech with 'Namaste from Bharat'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India on Tuesday told the UN General Assembly that the days when a few nations set the agenda and expected others to fall in line are over, underlining that its presidency of the G20 sought to focus on key concerns of the many, not just the narrow interests of a few.

Back home from Israel, Indian students recount horror

Back home from Israel, Indian students recount horror

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the return of those who wish to come back home as a series of brazen attacks on Israeli towns by Hamas militants over the weekend triggered fresh tension in the region.

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

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.

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A video showing the incident involving school teacher, Tripta Tyagi, and the Class 2 boy in Muzaffarnagar has gone viral on social media eliciting strong words from several political parties.

Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The incident happened around 4.30 pm in Uttar Pabiacherra in Kumarghat during the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' or return car festival organised by ISKCON, they said. During this festival, the sibling deities -- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhdara and Lord Jagannath -- return to their abode in a chariot, a week after Rath Yatra.

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Following the violence, the authorities clamped curfew for 24 hours in the area and reduced the curfew relaxation hours in several other districts.

Chhattisgarh CM: If BJP leaders' daughters marry Muslims...

Chhattisgarh CM: If BJP leaders' daughters marry Muslims...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Talking to reporters in Bilaspur town of the state, he also accused the saffron party of trying to take political advantage of last week's communal violence in Biranpur village of Bemetara district.

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The flight AI 1946 landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here at around 11.40 pm.

Gopal Kanda acquitted in air hostess suicide case

Gopal Kanda acquitted in air hostess suicide case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sharma, who was earlier employed with Kanda's MLDR airlines, was found dead on August 5, 2012 at her Ashok Vihar residence in North West Delhi.

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The ruling Congress is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh by banking on the welfare schemes of the Bhupesh Baghel government, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner it on the issues of alleged corruption, religious conversions and unfulfilled poll promises.

India hits out at Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at UN

India hits out at Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue at UN

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Tensions between India and Pakistan spiked after New Delhi abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2019. India's decision evoked strong reactions from Pakistan, which downgraded diplomatic ties and expelled the Indian envoy.

Let's work together to resolve Nijjar murder: Canada def minister

Let's work together to resolve Nijjar murder: Canada def minister

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

He said that Canada recognises the impact that some of these measures may have and at the same time it's another reason why he placed such emphasis on the investigation that's taking place that they are able to move beyond credible intelligence to evidence, strong evidence of exactly what happened.

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

13 prominent assembly seats in Chhattisgarh to watch out for

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Contests in 13 seats would attract most attention during the Chhattisgarh assembly elections as they feature prominent leaders of the Congress and BJP.

The Power Of The Law... And Hope

The Power Of The Law... And Hope

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai reminds us that we haven't run out of instances where even the most vulnerable can secure justice against the mighty, applauds Utkarsh Mishra.

Angry at govt's silence, mob of women ransacks Manipur minister's home

Angry at govt's silence, mob of women ransacks Manipur minister's home

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The house of Manipur PWD Minister Konthoujam Govindas in Bishnupur district was vandalised on Wednesday by a group of people claiming that the government in the strife-torn state is not doing enough to protect locals from militants belonging to another community, officials said.

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Usually, taking two wickets against a strong North Zone would leave any 17-year-old bowler with a wide smile. But Jotin Singh's smile had a tinge of nervousness.

Riding through Indo-Pak tensions, cross-LoC bus completes 10 yrs

Riding through Indo-Pak tensions, cross-LoC bus completes 10 yrs

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

From being billed as mother of "all confidence building measures" to derision as a "cosmetic step", Srinagar-Muzaffarabad cross-Line of Control bus service has survived tensions between India and Pakistan including Mumbai terror attacks and numerous ceasefire violations along the border to complete 10 years of its operation on Tuesday.

Will Pakistan's new army chief cool down tensions with India?

Will Pakistan's new army chief cool down tensions with India?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

'General Bajwa is believed to consider the internal threats to Pakistan's security as far more serious than the bogey of the Indian threat.' 'This doesn't mean that he is soft on India, only that he is more rational and sensible than his predecessor who had a bit of a chip on his shoulder about India,' points out Pakistan expert Sushant Sareen.

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'As soon as the violence broke out, they should have stepped in and sent a message that the state is there to stop this violence.' 'Had they done it right there, the situation would not have gone out of control.'

Review: Kacchey Limbu Is Raw

Review: Kacchey Limbu Is Raw

Rediff.com19 May 2023

From an observation of middle class insecurities and parents burdening their children with their dreams, the film becomes an underdog story, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Rahul Gandhi will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi: Cong leader

Rahul Gandhi will contest 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Amethi: Cong leader

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Rahul Gandhi was defeated by BJP's Smriti Irani in 2019 elections.

Over 130 detained for communal riots in Maharashtra's Akola

Over 130 detained for communal riots in Maharashtra's Akola

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The clash broke out on Saturday night in the sensitive Old City area of Akola over a religious post which went viral on a social media platform, a senior police official earlier said.

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.

Ayodhya moves on 3 decades after Babri demolition

Ayodhya moves on 3 decades after Babri demolition

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Unlike in the past, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad is not celebrating any "Shaurya Diwas" (Bravery Day) on Tuesday and there are no plans by the Muslim community to observe a "Black Day".

The many benefits of family floater plans

The many benefits of family floater plans

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Why are family floater plans so very important? Anil Rego answered readers' queries in an online chat on October 7

Udaipur: Curfew relaxed for 12 hours as situation normal, internet restored

Udaipur: Curfew relaxed for 12 hours as situation normal, internet restored

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mobile internet services were also restored after remaining suspended for days.

We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Most of the students, PTI spoke to soon after their arrival, said they had followed the advisory issued by the Indian embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Manipur violence: 'Don't know what our fault was'

Manipur violence: 'Don't know what our fault was'

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Around 800 people, including children and the elderly, are living in pitiable conditions in relief shelters near Thangjing temple and Moirang Lamkhai which are being run by three organisations.

Nuh: Structures 'used for pelting stones' bulldozed

Nuh: Structures 'used for pelting stones' bulldozed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Authorities in Nuh district Sunday razed some illegal structures including a hotel from where stones were allegedly pelted on a religious procession last week, even as a mahapanchayat was held in support of four men arrested over arson at a mosque and the death of its junior imam.

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Odisha minister succumbs hrs after being shot by police officer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kishore Das died of bullet injuries on Sunday, Apollo Hospital officials said.

Who's using condoms the most? We are: Owaisi's reply to RSS chief

Who's using condoms the most? We are: Owaisi's reply to RSS chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Muslim community uses family planning tool, condom the most in order to maintain a gap between two children, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has claimed.

'Replacing Shinde Saheb is not easy'

'Replacing Shinde Saheb is not easy'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'The BJP should not treat Shinde saheb as a lightweight.'

Mission 2024: Amid discord, Patna gears up for anti-BJP Oppn meet

Mission 2024: Amid discord, Patna gears up for anti-BJP Oppn meet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Sources said the opposition parties would look to avoid the prickly leadership question as of now and emphasise on building a common ground.

Prakash Ambedkar Files Affidavit After 5 Years

Prakash Ambedkar Files Affidavit After 5 Years

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Either this affidavit was prepared a long time back, or, Ambedkar has not been following the Commission's hearings.

Chandrababu attacks Jagan as cops stop him from entering constituency

Chandrababu attacks Jagan as cops stop him from entering constituency

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The police resorted to a lathi charge and seized several vehicles of TDP leaders, including Naidu's campaign vehicle, besides taking many party workers into custody.

Captured terrorist Bahadur Ali requests consular access to family

Captured terrorist Bahadur Ali requests consular access to family

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

According to NIA sources, Ali's request has been forwarded to the ministry of external affairs from where it will be sent to Pakistan's High Commissioner Abdul Basit.