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Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Days after an attack on a hospital in Gaza triggered global outrage, India on Thursday called for strict observance of international humanitarian law.

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'The war has been on for four weeks; the bombings are still on. I can hear it in my house.'

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Tabu, David Dhawan and many others from the film industry turn up to support the family.

HC lifts Sec 144 in Sandeshkhali, takes up abuse case on its own

HC lifts Sec 144 in Sandeshkhali, takes up abuse case on its own

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday set aside the promulgation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC at Sandeshkhali, which has been witnessing protests over the last one week.

2 terrorists who attacked CRPF convoy gunned down

2 terrorists who attacked CRPF convoy gunned down

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Two Army personnel were injured in the gunbattle.

INDIA bloc wants to turn majority community into 2nd class citizens: Modi

INDIA bloc wants to turn majority community into 2nd class citizens: Modi

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Modi also alleged the opposition grouping will end the reservation given to SC, ST, OBC and give all of it to Muslims.

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

'We are in very tough times, but we are all absolutely committed to seeing the destruction of Hamas'

Ganguly undergoes angioplasty after 'mild' heart attack

Ganguly undergoes angioplasty after 'mild' heart attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

BCCI president and former India captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday suffered a "mild" heart attack and had to undergo a quick "primary angioplasty" to clear a blocked coronary artery, a doctor said.

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi's yatra was marked with high drama on Monday as he was denied permission to visit the Sri Sri Sankardeva Satra in Nagaon district and also from holding a meeting in the Morigaon district, triggering a strong reaction from the Congress leader who protested and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will now 'decide who will visit a temple and when'.

Pak suicide blast toll rises to 54; police launch hunt to nab perpetrators

Pak suicide blast toll rises to 54; police launch hunt to nab perpetrators

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The police also said that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is behind the suicide attack that injured over 100 people in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

3 labourers from Bihar shot at in J-K's Shopian

3 labourers from Bihar shot at in J-K's Shopian

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The area has been cordoned off and a hunt launched to nab the attackers.

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

140 killed in Taliban suicide attack at Afghan army base

140 killed in Taliban suicide attack at Afghan army base

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

As many as 10 Taliban fighters, dressed in Afghan army uniforms and driving military vehicles, talked their way onto the base and opened fire on soldiers.

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

They said they stand alongside India in defeating terrorism.

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been "prematurely" repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation.

#PulwamaAttack: 'We can't let this be forgotten'

#PulwamaAttack: 'We can't let this be forgotten'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

'Strength to the families of the martyred jawans and the CRPF soldiers injured in the attack.'

2,000 from Myanmar flee to India as forces, militia group clash in Chin state

2,000 from Myanmar flee to India as forces, militia group clash in Chin state

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The fighting started after the PDF attacked two military bases at Khawmawi and Rihkhawdar in Chin state near the Indian border, he said, adding that the fighting continued till Monday.

Youths vandalise church, attack worshippers in Chhattisgarh

Youths vandalise church, attack worshippers in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Members of the Bajrang Dal chanting 'Jai Sri Ram' charged into the church. They attacked woman, ripped their clothes off and also thrashed infants.

Muslim family in Canada killed in 'targeted' truck attack

Muslim family in Canada killed in 'targeted' truck attack

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed grief over the incident and condemned the "hateful and heinous" act.

Egyptian jets 'destroyed vehicles used in mosque attack'

Egyptian jets 'destroyed vehicles used in mosque attack'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Army spokesperson Tamer el-Refai said in a statement that the air forces launched retaliatory attacks on terror hideouts in the surrounding area of North Sinai, killing militants and destroying vehicles used in the deadly attack.

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

According to Ashraf Al Qudra, the health ministry spokesperson in Gaza, 4,104 children, 2,641 women and 611 elderly individuals are among the casualties.

Mob vandalises mosque in Gurugram, threatens namazis; no arrests so far

Mob vandalises mosque in Gurugram, threatens namazis; no arrests so far

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The police registered an FIR in the incident that happened in Bhora Kalan village on Wednesday night, but no arrests were reported till Thursday evening.

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

World leaders voiced solidarity with the United Kingdom after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament.

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea of self-styled godman Asaram, serving life term in a rape case, for suspension of the sentence because of his deteriorating health condition.

Pakistan rally hails Charlie Hebdo attackers

Pakistan rally hails Charlie Hebdo attackers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

'Death to Hebdo publications' chanted dozens of people in Peshawar in Pakistan, and kissed posters of the two terrorists who were shot dead by the French police in Paris last week following the Charlie Hebdo massacre. The 'rally' was organised by a local preacher, who led a few dozen people in prayers for the two dead terrorist brothers -- Said and Cherif Kouachi -- who gunned down 12 at the Charlie Hebdo magazine office in Paris on January 7.

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Mosques in two French towns were attacked a day after the firing at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead. However, there have been no casualties.

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A Chicago-based man, Joseph M Czuba, aged 71, has been arrested and charged with murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing and killing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding his mother.

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

In several parts of the metropolis, shops were shut in protest and schools held prayer meets as a mark of respect to the CRPF personnel who were killed on Thursday.

Three killed in grenade attack in Pakistan

Three killed in grenade attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Twin grenade attacks in Pakistan's biggest city on the eve of the country's independence day left at least three persons dead and over 40 injured.

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

'Bidding adieu to... The Godfather of Humour'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The moments of laughter you've gifted us will always remain.'

Blast caused by IED, says Kerala DGP

Blast caused by IED, says Kerala DGP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

However, there were conflicting reports about the number of blasts as state ministers VN Vasavan and Antony Raju said there were two blasts, while Congress MP from Ernakulam, Hibi Eden, said there were multiple blasts according to one of his friends who attended the convention.

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The chief minister said certain "leads" have been found which are being pursued aggressively and assured that culprits would soon be arrested. The chief minister has also announced a reward of Rs 50 lakh for anyone providing information on those involved in the blast.

New Zealand bans assault rifles after mosque attack

New Zealand bans assault rifles after mosque attack

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Be assured this is just the beginning of the work we'll be doing'

It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

It's horrible: Trump on Pulwama terror attack

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

"It would be wonderful if they (India and Pakistan) get along," Trump said.

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking army protection for Kukis

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking army protection for Kukis

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused urgent hearing on a plea seeking Army protection for minority Kuki tribals amid ethnic violence in Manipur.

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Indian engineer goes missing after NZ mosque attack, family clueless

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The engineer, Farhaj Ahsan, has been working in New Zealand for the past seven years. He is married and has two children.

Parineeta Director Pradeep Sarkar Dead

Parineeta Director Pradeep Sarkar Dead

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Sarkar made his directorial debut with Parineeta in 2005. He also directed Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), Lafangey Parindey (2010), Mardaani (2014) and Helicopter Eela (2018).

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Kuwait City after Friday prayers left 27 dead, according to news agent AFP.

1 killed, 24 hurt as terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Srinagar

1 killed, 24 hurt as terrorists hurl grenade at security forces in Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The injured were rushed to the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital, where a civilian succumbed to his injuries, the official added.