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JK cop killed, 4 security personnel hurt in Bandipora grenade attack

JK cop killed, 4 security personnel hurt in Bandipora grenade attack

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

They said preliminary investigation revealed that terrorists hurled a grenade at a naka (patrol) party near Nishat Park in the district in north Kashmir, causing splinter injuries to five security forces personnel.

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A powerful suicide blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, killing at least 52 people and injuring over 50 others gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday, authorities said.

Woman activist on way to Sabarimala attacked with pepper spray

Woman activist on way to Sabarimala attacked with pepper spray

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Bindu Ammini was attacked by the member of a Hindu outfit using pepper or chilli spray outside the police commissionerate.

Won't look at other temples if...: Ram temple official on Gyanvapi

Won't look at other temples if...: Ram temple official on Gyanvapi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

He also appealed to the Muslim side for a peaceful solution for all these three temples.

Pak holds special prayers for teenage rights activist

Pak holds special prayers for teenage rights activist

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Special prayers and vigils were held at mosques and educational institutions across Pakistan on Friday for the recovery of teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head during an assassination attempt by the Taliban.

UK: Sikhs hold prayer vigil in Edinburgh

UK: Sikhs hold prayer vigil in Edinburgh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

In the history of Sikhism, people have died for their hair and it is a fundamental aspect of our religion set down by our Gurus. It is really important people know how important hair is to us, so that is why we held the vigil, Singh said.

PIX: Kangna, Neil Nitin Mukesh, David Dhawan attend a prayer meet

PIX: Kangna, Neil Nitin Mukesh, David Dhawan attend a prayer meet

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Madhur Bhandarkar's mother passed away over the weekend.

'A country that knows terrorism': Israeli envoy on support by India

'A country that knows terrorism': Israeli envoy on support by India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon said his country will need the very strong support of "our Indian friends" and that "India is a very influential country in the world, as a country that knows terrorism and understands the crisis."

Terrorist behind Bangladesh Eid attack identified

Terrorist behind Bangladesh Eid attack identified

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The young attacker was Abir Rahman, a North South University student who had been missing for the past eight months.

Acche Din Coming Back To Parliament?

Acche Din Coming Back To Parliament?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

It was almost as if we were back to 'acchey din', when Parliament was a forum where two sides fought ferociously as equals. For that we need to thank Rahul Gandhi, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid has completed four years in jail after being arrested in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots.

Pak airstrikes inside Afghanistan kill 8 civilians; neighbours exchange words

Pak airstrikes inside Afghanistan kill 8 civilians; neighbours exchange words

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

A senior Afghan interim government official on Monday confirmed that strikes in the Afghanistan provinces of Paktika and Khost along the Pakistan border have taken place.

Naidu, family offer prayers at Tirupati

Naidu, family offer prayers at Tirupati

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

He was accompanied by his wife N Bhuvaneswari and mother N Ammanamma.

Pulwama attack: Sachin, Mithali, Rohit extend condolences; Kohli slammed

Pulwama attack: Sachin, Mithali, Rohit extend condolences; Kohli slammed

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

India opener Rohit Sharma also took to the micro-blogging site to offer his condolences.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

TMC workers protest across Bengal over 'attack' on Mamata

TMC workers protest across Bengal over 'attack' on Mamata

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Protests were held in different parts of Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Howrah, Birbhum, South 24 Parganas, Jalpaiguri districts, and Trinamool Congress supporters briefly blocked roads in some areas.

Muslims offer Friday prayers under military protection in Sri Lanka after riots

Muslims offer Friday prayers under military protection in Sri Lanka after riots

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Several homes, businesses and mosques in the hilly Kandy district have been damaged in anti-Muslim riots.

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The bus came under fire from terrorists in Zewan in Pantha Chowk area this evening, police officials said.

'Mass prayer' stopped by police after HYV alleges forced conversion

'Mass prayer' stopped by police after HYV alleges forced conversion

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

The youth brigade, set up in 2002 by Yogi Adityanath who is now Uttar Pradesh chief minister, filed a complaint against Yohannan Adam, the pastor of the church, accusing him of converting Hindus to Christianity, a charge the pastor denied.

Sent 38 tonnes of supplies to Gaza: India at UNSC

Sent 38 tonnes of supplies to Gaza: India at UNSC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

R Ravindra, India's Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations, on Wednesday, underlined New Delhi's efforts to send humanitarian assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, saying that it has sent 38 tonnes of food and critical medical equipment to the region.

Indian student, who was stabbed at a gym in US, dies

Indian student, who was stabbed at a gym in US, dies

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Varun Raj Pucha, the 24-year-old Indian student who was stabbed at a fitness centre in the United States state of Indiana, has succumbed to his injuries, the university where he was studying has said.

Terrorists kill worker, hurt another in J-K's 2nd targeted attack in a day

Terrorists kill worker, hurt another in J-K's 2nd targeted attack in a day

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The terrorists fired at two non-local labourers at a brick kiln at Magraypora in Chadoora area of the central Kashmir district, the officials said.

At least 61 killed, 150 injured in suicide blast at Pak mosque

At least 61 killed, 150 injured in suicide blast at Pak mosque

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The blast occurred in the mosque in the Police Lines area around 1.40 pm when a suicide bomber present in the front row during the Zuhr (afternoon) prayers blew himself up, security officials said.

Remain vigilant, urges India to its citizens in Israel

Remain vigilant, urges India to its citizens in Israel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The advisory gave relevant phone numbers in case of emergency and also provided URLs for Israeli Home Front Command and Preparedness brochures.

We sowed seeds of terrorism: Pak minister on Peshawar blast

We sowed seeds of terrorism: Pak minister on Peshawar blast

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

'Worshippers weren't killed during prayers even in India or Israel but it happened in Pakistan'

6 rioters killed, 64 injured in Haldwani violence, internet suspended

6 rioters killed, 64 injured in Haldwani violence, internet suspended

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Six rioters were killed in the violence that broke out over the demolition of an illegally built madrasa, officials said Friday as curfew remained enforced in Uttarakhand's Haldwani town.

No action against corruption even after 2 weeks: Pilot's fresh attack on Gehlot

No action against corruption even after 2 weeks: Pilot's fresh attack on Gehlot

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Pilot said he is not backing down from the stand he has taken against the state Congress government saying he is "politely requesting" it to take action in corruption cases from the previous dispensation.

Shah Rukh Khan, Aziz Mirza at Kundan Shah's prayer meet

Shah Rukh Khan, Aziz Mirza at Kundan Shah's prayer meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Bollywood bids adieu to Kundan Shah.

Can History Repeat Itself?

Can History Repeat Itself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Electoral setbacks and thwarted ambition can have an unpredictable effect on leaders,, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Worker from UP out buying vegetables shot dead in J-K's Pulwama

Worker from UP out buying vegetables shot dead in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The incident took place at Tumchi Nowpora of Pulwama district in South Kashmir when the labourer, Mukesh Kumar, was in the market to buy some vegetables.

Civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war concerning: India at UNSC

Civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war concerning: India at UNSC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

India has voiced deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and large-scale loss of civilian life in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, urging the parties to work towards creating conditions necessary for peace and restarting direct negotiations through de-escalation and ending violence.

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India at UN

Deeply troubled by ongoing conflict in Gaza: India at UN

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Kamboj said the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children.

Israel re-affirms Pak-based LeT as a 'terror organisation'

Israel re-affirms Pak-based LeT as a 'terror organisation'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Over 160 people, including a number of Israeli nationals were killed in the terror attack on November 26, 2008

Head of suspected suicide bomber found at Pak blast site; toll climbs to 93

Head of suspected suicide bomber found at Pak blast site; toll climbs to 93

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Rescue officials on Tuesday recovered the severed head of the suspected suicide bomber who they believe blew himself up inside a mosque packed with worshippers during the afternoon prayers on Monday in the high-security zone in Pakistan's restive northwestern Peshawar city.

PM Modi condemns Christchurch attack, writes to NZ PM

PM Modi condemns Christchurch attack, writes to NZ PM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

the PM said, "Hatred and violence have no place in diverse and democratic societies."

Kashmir violence: 3 killed in fresh clashes after Friday prayers

Kashmir violence: 3 killed in fresh clashes after Friday prayers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Security forces have been deployed in strength in sensitive and vulnerable areas to maintain law and order.

Gujarat polls: Gandhinagar archbishop gets EC notice for prayer appeal

Gujarat polls: Gandhinagar archbishop gets EC notice for prayer appeal

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

In Gujarat's political circles, the appeal was seen as an indirect call to vote against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Official probing money laundering case against Pak PM dies of heart attack

Official probing money laundering case against Pak PM dies of heart attack

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The FIA investigators under Rizwan had detected Rs 110 billion earned by the sugar mafia during the rule of Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rule through 'speculative pricing'.

A salute and a kiss: Tearful adieu to Inspector Wani

A salute and a kiss: Tearful adieu to Inspector Wani

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Loud wails rent the air at the Police Lines area in Srinagar as soon as the tricolour-draped coffin of Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani was brought for a wreath laying ceremony.