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J-K: Terrorists strike twice at same site; minor siblings among 6 dead

J-K: Terrorists strike twice at same site; minor siblings among 6 dead

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Terrorists struck for the second time at the same site within 14 hours in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, leaving a minor sister-brother duo dead and six others injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on Monday.

#147isnotjustanumber: Moving images as Kenyans mourn college attack

#147isnotjustanumber: Moving images as Kenyans mourn college attack

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

These images of Kenyans mourning college attack will leave you shaken

Bangladesh: Hindu temple, homes vandalised over FB post

Bangladesh: Hindu temple, homes vandalised over FB post

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A temple, shops and several houses of the Hindu community have been vandalised in southwestern Bangladesh by some unidentified persons over a Facebook post allegedly belittling Islam, in the latest spate of violence targeting the religious minority in the country, according to media reports.

Manipur unrest: BJP MLA moves SC against HC order on ST status to Meiteis

Manipur unrest: BJP MLA moves SC against HC order on ST status to Meiteis

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Gangmei in his appeal said the HAC "was a necessary and proper party and the proceedings before the high court were vitiated on account of not making the HAC a party".

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

Lakhimpur: SKM to take out march with ashes of slain farmers

Lakhimpur: SKM to take out march with ashes of slain farmers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The SKM also gave a call for a 'rail roko' agitation across the country from 10 am to 4 pm on October 18 and a 'mahapanchayat' in Lucknow on October 26.

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

"We are not afraid. An act of terrorism tried to silence our democracy, but today we meet as normal," May said.

Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Immediately end support to terror groups: US to Pak over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Meanwhile, Pakistan said the terrorist attack in Pulwama district is "a matter of grave concern" even as it strongly rejected Indian media and government's allegations of the country's link to the strike "without" probe.

India strongly condemns bombings near Kabul airport

India strongly condemns bombings near Kabul airport

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

"Today's attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists," the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Terrorists gun down 3rd JK sarpanch this month

Terrorists gun down 3rd JK sarpanch this month

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

This is the third killing of a local elected representative by militants in Jammu and Kashmir this month.

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Senator Faisal Javed, who was injured when a bullet grazed his face, said that a party worker was killed during the attack, while another was severely injured.

Prayers and tears flow outside Apollo hospital

Prayers and tears flow outside Apollo hospital

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Large number of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supporters have been waiting anxiously outside the Apollo Hospital in Chennai since Sunday night for information on ailing chief minister and party supremo Jayalaithaa who suffered a cardiac arrest after days of showing improvement.

12 injured as mob targets Sunday Mass in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

12 injured as mob targets Sunday Mass in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

A group of 10-15 men armed with swords, iron rods and glass bottles reached the residence on motorcycles and attacked the congregation

BJP worker's murder: No anticipatory bail for Mamata's poll agent

BJP worker's murder: No anticipatory bail for Mamata's poll agent

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Calcutta High Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail prayer of Trinamool Congress leader Sk Supiyan, who was the election agent of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, in connection with a murder case being investigated by the CBI.

Gunmen attack Paris newspaper office, 12 killed

Gunmen attack Paris newspaper office, 12 killed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Heavily-armed gunmen shouting Islamist slogans stormed the Charlie Hebdo (a satirical newspaper) office in Paris on Wednesday and shot dead 12 people including its editor-in-chief Stephane Charbonnier, known as Charb.

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

'Terror attack' on Quebec mosque leaves Canada shaken, 6 dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

"Muslim-Canadians are an important part of our national fabric, and these senseless acts have no place in our communities, cities and country," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

365 Days On, Ukraine Stands Up To Putin

365 Days On, Ukraine Stands Up To Putin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Thousands of lives have been lost, large areas in Ukraine have been destroyed, but Vladimir Putin refuses to end a cruel and senseless war.

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The temple was totally destroyed by the Pakistani Army's operation codenamed 'Operation Searchlight' in 1971, targeting the resistance movement in the country.

Cops meet Fadnavis' deadline, four held in church attack case

Cops meet Fadnavis' deadline, four held in church attack case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Three days after the attack on a church in Navi Mumbai, police on Tuesday claimed to have cracked the case with the arrest of four persons.

VHP says it won't allow screening of Adipurush in cinemas

VHP says it won't allow screening of Adipurush in cinemas

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Wednesday raised objections to the portrayal of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Ravana in the teaser of Adipurush, claiming that it 'ridiculed Hindu society'.

Punjab police makes 2nd arrest in Amritsar grenade attack case

Punjab police makes 2nd arrest in Amritsar grenade attack case

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Police have already arrested Bikramjit Singh, an operative of militant organisation Khalistan Liberation Force who was allegedly driving the motorcycle on that day.

2 killed in grenade attack in J-K, minister escapes unhurt

2 killed in grenade attack in J-K, minister escapes unhurt

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Terrorists hurled a grenade at a busy bus stand in Tral in Pulwama district on Thursday.

Last rites of 2 Indian victims of Turkey attack performed

Last rites of 2 Indian victims of Turkey attack performed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Rizvi's burial took place in Mumbai. Khushi's body was cremated at the Khaswadi crematorium in Vadodara.

Army helicopter crash: Four bodies recovered, search on for 5th jawan

Army helicopter crash: Four bodies recovered, search on for 5th jawan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The advanced light helicopter, carrying Army personnel, was on regular sorties, he said. The incident took place at 10.43 am, and search operation is underway, the official said.

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

12 killed as violence rocks Bengal panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Among those killed were eight from TMC, and one worker each of the BJP, the CPI-M, the Congress and the ISF.

PM Modi calls Pak school attack a senseless act of unspeakable brutality

PM Modi calls Pak school attack a senseless act of unspeakable brutality

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

India has strongly condemned the barbaric attack on a school in Peshawar in which at least 124 children were killed, saying there is never a justification for terrorism.

Brussels attack: Death toll rises to 35, anti-terror raids continue

Brussels attack: Death toll rises to 35, anti-terror raids continue

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The death toll in Tuesday's horrific terrorist attacks in Burseels rose to 35 after four people died in the hospital on Sunday, according to the Belgian Health Minister.

Priyanka, Hollywood mourn terror attack: 'I love you New York'

Priyanka, Hollywood mourn terror attack: 'I love you New York'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

'This happened five blocks from my home. As I drive back home from work, dreary sirens remind me that this is the state of the world,' Priyanka Chopra tweets.

14 killed as Bodo militants attack Assam market

14 killed as Bodo militants attack Assam market

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

One militant was neutralised by the security forces.

Raj shares Bal Thackeray's video amid loudspeaker row

Raj shares Bal Thackeray's video amid loudspeaker row

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Loudspeakers will be removed from masjids, Bal Thackeray said in the old clip.

Rahul kicks off 2-day UP visit amid BJP protests; attacks Modi govt

Rahul kicks off 2-day UP visit amid BJP protests; attacks Modi govt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The Congress president offered prayers at the Churva Hanuman Mandir on the Lucknow-Rae Bareli road hours after landing in the state capital where enthusiastic party workers greeted him with garlands.

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Latest updates on the Amarnath Yatra terror attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Terrorists on Monday night killed seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, and injured 19 others as they struck at a bus in Kashmir's Anantnag district, in the worst attack on the annual pilgrimage since the year 2001. Five of those killed were from Gujarat and two from Maharashtra. Here are the latest updates:

LeT behind May attack on Indian Consulate in Herat: US

LeT behind May attack on Indian Consulate in Herat: US

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba was responsible for the terror attack at the Indian Consulate in Afghanistan's Herat province last month, the US said on Wednesday.

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The masked, blue gowned and now fogged face shields were highly skilled and capable health care workers -- but inside their protective clothing they were people, with emotions -- sad, fearful, tears pouring down their masks and dripping off the sky blue water repellent gowns. Even Kevin the hulk, the male nurse who I saw lift a patient single-handedly to place an X-ray plate under the chest, was staring at his foot wear, moved to tears. Dr Sanjeeth Peter reveals what goes on in a Covid ICU: The second of a heart-wrenching multi-part diary of a Covid Warrior.

After 202 days, Ukraine Recaptures Land

After 202 days, Ukraine Recaptures Land

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The latest glimpses of recently liberated villages and towns by Ukraine's armed forces in the Kharkiv region.

47 killed in Karachi terror attack, pamphlet claims IS role

47 killed in Karachi terror attack, pamphlet claims IS role

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Kalashnikov-wielding terrorists in police uniforms on Wednesday gunned down 47 Shia Ismaili Muslims, including 16 women, shooting them in the head as they attacked their bus in Pakistan's volatile Karachi city in the latest sectarian violence claimed by the dreaded Islamic State terror group.

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Terror strikes London: 7 dead in attack, 3 suspects killed by police

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Terrorism struck at the heart of London after a vehicle veered off the road and mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and witnesses described men with large knives stabbing passersby at nearby Borough Market.

2 more held in Kerala RSS leader's murder case, total arrests reach 11

2 more held in Kerala RSS leader's murder case, total arrests reach 11

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

ADGP (Law and Order) Vijay Sakhare told PTI that the police have also taken into custody a person suspected to be involved in the killing of RSS leader Sanjith in the district in November last year.

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The family expressed gratitude to the audience members who bravely leapt to Rushdie's defence and administered first-aid after he was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.

IS executes suicide attack on Sufi shrine; 70 dead, 150 hurt

IS executes suicide attack on Sufi shrine; 70 dead, 150 hurt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The blast took place during Dhamaal -- a Sufi ritual -- when hundreds of devotees were present inside the premises of the vast mausoleum of the saint.