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Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

Sydney hostage crisis continues, 5 flee cafe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Several people, including an Indian techie, were taken hostage by an armed man at a popular caf in Sydney and forced to display an Islamic flag, triggering a security alert in Australia and leading to evacuation of key buildings, including the Indian Consulate.

DGCA to probe Mamata flight incident; Opposition alleges conspiracy

DGCA to probe Mamata flight incident; Opposition alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

TMC asks why the flight was made to hover in the sky despite reporting a fuel shortage.

What a dreadful year it has been for Kashmir

What a dreadful year it has been for Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

2016 saw the worst unrest in the Kashmir valley in 26 years.

Sri Sri gets go ahead for Yamuna bank event, fined Rs 5 crore

Sri Sri gets go ahead for Yamuna bank event, fined Rs 5 crore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The green tribunal noted that the Art of Living would have to pay a Rs 5 crore penalty and develop the entire area into a biodiversity zone.

68 per cent of army's equipment is in vintage category

68 per cent of army's equipment is in vintage category

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The army also stated that allocation of Rs 21,338 crore for modernisation is insufficient.

Ready with charge sheet against Italian marines: NIA tells court

Ready with charge sheet against Italian marines: NIA tells court

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The National Investigating Agency on Thursday told a special court New Delhi that it was "ready" with a charge sheet against two Italian marines, accused of killing to Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012, and would file it after the Supreme Court decides on the issue raised by the Italian government.

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Many corporations extended benefits to same-sex couples well before the law was overturned.

SC directs Kerala government to reinstate former top cop

SC directs Kerala government to reinstate former top cop

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The apex court set aside the order of the Kerala high court which had upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that had not found fault with the state government's decision to transfer Senkumar from the post of the state police chief.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

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

Dadri lynching: Cong asks PM to break 'deafening silence'

Dadri lynching: Cong asks PM to break 'deafening silence'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Congress on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "break his silence" over the alleged "provocative" statements by the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in connection with the Dadri lynching, saying that not doing so would suggest that they had his "approval".

Trouble in Jammu over temple 'desecration', CM appeals for calm

Trouble in Jammu over temple 'desecration', CM appeals for calm

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

A few incidents of protests were reported in Jammu city even as mobile Internet services remained suspended and policemen deployed in strength to thwart any flare up.

Your Zodiac will tell you what career is best for you

Your Zodiac will tell you what career is best for you

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Based on your star signs, we try to tell you what career would be best suited for you.

How a doctor discovered the Vyapam fraud

How a doctor discovered the Vyapam fraud

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Dr Anand Rai says his fight has cost him a great deal. But the battle is far from over.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Won't allow anyone to spread bad blood in Punjab: Amarinder Singh

Won't allow anyone to spread bad blood in Punjab: Amarinder Singh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said no loss of life was reported in any of the minor incidents reported in some parts of Punjab.

Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

A day after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the city leaving at least 24 dead, the police on Friday night arrested three top officials of a Hyderabad based company which was building the flyover and slapped murder charges on them.

North Korea standoff: Is war an option?

North Korea standoff: Is war an option?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'The world may be desirous of peace, but not Kim Jong-un.' 'Should we then accept the old adage that to maintain peace, we should be prepared for war?' asks Rajaram Panda.

How a pizza pole helped Bindra win gold at Beijing Olympics

How a pizza pole helped Bindra win gold at Beijing Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Abhinav Bindra's insane search for perfection had pushed him to climb, as a simulation of sorts, a 40-feet high 'pizza pole' that saw him conquer his 'fear' and go on to win a historic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The dangerous threat of nuclear terrorism

The dangerous threat of nuclear terrorism

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

During last week's Nuclear Security Summit, President Obama asked the media to leave and then screened videos depicting plausible scenarios pertaining to nuclear terrorism.

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

European soccer's governing body, UEFA, launched disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union on Sunday after violence marred the end of Russia's Euro 2016 match against England in Marseille on Saturday evening.

Una incident: Ruckus in Gujarat assembly, 50 Congress MLAs suspended

Una incident: Ruckus in Gujarat assembly, 50 Congress MLAs suspended

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Congress demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting high court judge.

Trump shared sensitive information with Russians, says US daily

Trump shared sensitive information with Russians, says US daily

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The news report was immediately refuted by both the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the National Security Advisor, who said that there was no discussion of specific threats with the Russians.

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Real estate veteran Saket Mohta gives the the most comprehensive 11-point checklist

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

New look Formula One hears a different tune

New look Formula One hears a different tune

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

If Formula One stands on the edge of the unknown, with new technologies and a very different engine to last year, then the start of pre-season testing on Tuesday should at least show what the future sounds like.

EPL: Lingard double helps United draw; Chelsea win

EPL: Lingard double helps United draw; Chelsea win

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Substitute Jesse Lingard struck twice in the second half as Manchester United fought back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 Premier League draw with Burnley at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

EPL PIX: Spurs beat Crystal Palace 1-0; Watford deny Saints

EPL PIX: Spurs beat Crystal Palace 1-0; Watford deny Saints

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Chennai oil spill: Centre orders probe, 80% clean-up ops over

Chennai oil spill: Centre orders probe, 80% clean-up ops over

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan said the vessel had more than 32,000 tonne of oil and has been emptied.

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

About 800 people already have paid or put down deposits for rides on SpaceShipTwo, a six-passenger, two-pilot suborbital spaceship owned by Virgin Galactic.

Why Adityanath will be a good CM

Why Adityanath will be a good CM

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

'Yogi Adityanath will prove to be the most popular and effective chief minister, overseeing a regime of peace and justice, harsh on wrongdoers and rabble rousers, encouraging those who work for India,' says Tarun Vijay.

US mediation on Kashmir was just a wish, not a demand: Aziz

US mediation on Kashmir was just a wish, not a demand: Aziz

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Rebuffed by the Obama administration on its effort to seek US intervention on Kashmir, Pakistan has said that it has never made such a "demand" and just presented its wish list to Americans on the issue.

26/11 perpetrators in Pak jails 'know' they won't be punished

26/11 perpetrators in Pak jails 'know' they won't be punished

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Saeed's release has virtually 'boosted up the morale' of the six suspects facing the trial in Pakistan for the last eight years, believe Saeed's supporters.

Italian Marines may escape death penalty, thanks to MHA

Italian Marines may escape death penalty, thanks to MHA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Ministry of Home Affairs feels that awarding death penalty to the duo will sour ties with Italy, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Fuel crisis adds to Nepal quake survivors' woes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Six months after Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake, relief efforts are literally running out of steam as weeks of protests against a new constitution have led to a critical shortage of fuel. Naomi Mihara reports on how NGOs are racing against time to reach aid to the people before winter sets in.

A 'corporate hand' behind the 'foreign hand'?

A 'corporate hand' behind the 'foreign hand'?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

It is regrettable that the IB has tried to devalue the expertise available both within the concerned ministry and in the scientific community by its allegations. Governments and NGOs in many western nations have not been accused of being 'anti-national' when they put their foot down on questionable practices by cash rich agri-business companies, says Rashme Sehgal.

US Congress attacks Pakistan: 'Acts only an enemy would commit'

US Congress attacks Pakistan: 'Acts only an enemy would commit'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'The clique that runs that country is treating us like suckers. We are very foolish, giving people money who involve themselves in activity that's harmful to America.' 'When you look at the cold hard facts, Pakistan is not an ally to the United States. They have facilitated, they have encouraged, they have been a protector of enemies.'

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Smart cities must be very well equipped with technology and security systems alike.

Trade Unions shouldn't be hijacked by outsiders: Shankar Aggarwal

Trade Unions shouldn't be hijacked by outsiders: Shankar Aggarwal

Rediff.com2 May 2015

'Workers and employers should be ready for a change demanded by the new dynamism of the economy'

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Robbed of prey as people fled, Omar Perez came marching back and shot bullet after bullet into Prudhvi Raj Kandepi's head, thus ensuring that a man he had never met before, known nothing of, would never get up again.

There's a rifle aimed at Vivek Murthy

There's a rifle aimed at Vivek Murthy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The National Rifle Association aims to shoot down Vivek Murthy's Senate confirmation as United States Surgeon General, Aziz Haniffa reports