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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.

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 200 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "war" and said his country would extract an "unprecedented price" from its enemy.

400 Days Of War In Ukraine And Counting

400 Days Of War In Ukraine And Counting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Glimpses of 400 days of war in Ukraine.

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

The horrible price wildlife is paying due to Australian fires

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

As fires continue to rip through Australia, some devastating numbers are emerging: At least 24 people killed. More than 15.6 million acres torched. Over 1,400 homes destroyed. And, according to one biodiversity expert's count, an estimated 480 million animals killed.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Was Ukraine Minister's Chopper Shot Down?

Was Ukraine Minister's Chopper Shot Down?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky was killed in a helicopter crash, in the town of Brovary, outside Kyiv, on Tuesday, January 18, 2023.

Crackers, farm fires make Delhi's air quality 'severe'; relief likely

Crackers, farm fires make Delhi's air quality 'severe'; relief likely

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The air quality had turned 'severe' on Saturday evening with stubble burning accounting for 32 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution, but firecracker emissions and calm winds made the situation even worse.

Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Post-poll violence breaks out in Meghalaya, 1 dead, many injured

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Post-poll violence that erupted in at least three assembly constituencies in Meghalaya left several people injured, while one person was found dead in a mysterious circumstance, officials said on Friday.

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Man opens fire in Shaheen Bagh area, shouts 'Jai Shree Ram'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

No one was injured in the incident that came even as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a poll rally in Delhi's northwest Rohini area alleged that those who support terrorists in Kashmir are staging protest at Shaheen Bagh.

Putin's Drones Hit Power Supply In Kyiv

Putin's Drones Hit Power Supply In Kyiv

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Russia unleashed 35 kamikaze drones on Ukraine as many people slept, hitting critical infrastructure in and around Kyiv.

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Sources in the military establishment also said the present global scenario "necessitates a flexible and adaptive approach" to tackle defence and national security challenges.

They Are Missing Their Loved Ones

They Are Missing Their Loved Ones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

An installation with pictures of hostages abducted by Hamas in Tel Aviv.

The Deadly Shooting In Hamburg

The Deadly Shooting In Hamburg

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Several people were killed and injured during a shooting in the Alsterdorf district in northern German city of Hamburg, Germany, March 9, 2023.

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Keep the fire burning, ladies!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Indian ladies are no longer bogged down by the timidity of the past and are more than willing to embrace the temerity of the present, says Dhruv Munjal.

Kohli skips optional practice session due to personal reasons

Kohli skips optional practice session due to personal reasons

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India's star batter Virat Kohli didn't join the team's optional practice session in Thiruvananthapuram due to personal reasons but is expected to link up with the squad before the second warm-up game against The Netherlands on Tuesday.

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

People from southern Israel leave homes, take shelter in Jerusalem amid war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Israel's ministry of defence and the Israel defence forces on Sunday said they are planning to evacuate another 14 communities close to the Lebanese border, The Times of Israel reported.

Can India emerge supreme in series-deciding 5th T20I?

Can India emerge supreme in series-deciding 5th T20I?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Having outsmarted England in challenging conditions, a confident India will back themselves to win the series-decider in Ahmedabad on Saturday and take another firm step towards finalising their core for the T20 World Cup.

Israel: 'The situation has never been so bad'

Israel: 'The situation has never been so bad'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

An Indian caregiver in Ashkelon, Israel, recounts what he saw the day Israel saw its worst attack by land, air and sea.

Delhi fire: For many, search for loved ones ended at morgue

Delhi fire: For many, search for loved ones ended at morgue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The incident that claimed 43 live and left 16 injured brought back tragic memories of the Uphaar cinema hall blaze in 1997.

Kolkata market fire brought under control after 2 days

Kolkata market fire brought under control after 2 days

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

At the moment the process of "cooling down" was on at the Bagree Market and 15 fire tenders have been pressed into service for it.

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Fire ravages Notre Dame cathedral, spire collapses

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The fire sent flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the Paris sky as stunned Parisians and tourists watched on in sheer horror.

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The BJP has started a war-like situation against farmers and the Jat community.'

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

BJP sources suggest that the upcoming elections will likely revolve around the renewed enthusiasm for the temple unless another theme with religious and nationalist undertones emerges.

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The blaze started on the second floor of the Arpit Palace Hotel in the heart of the national capital around 3.30 am, trapping many guests who were in deep sleep.

Japan's ANA grounds all 17 Boeing 787s for emergency inspections after fire

Japan's ANA grounds all 17 Boeing 787s for emergency inspections after fire

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

ANA said instruments on a domestic flight early Wednesday indicated a battery error.

BCCI emergency Working Committee Meeting to be rescheduled

BCCI emergency Working Committee Meeting to be rescheduled

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

The scandal-ridden BCCI could be forced to bring forward its Emergency Working Committee meeting due to the crisis created by the resignation of two senior Board functionaries, Joint Secretary Anurag Thakur said on Saturday.

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

For the second consecutive night, Israeli troops carried out targeted strikes inside Gaza, as confirmed by the IDF, bracing them for their preparations for the next phase in the conflict against Hamas.

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