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Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

President Trump has condemned the shooting incident.

Pak can't be friends with India: Hafiz Saeed

Pak can't be friends with India: Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Jamat ud Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed on Monday made a rare public appearance to lead the funeral prayers for Kashmiri leader Maulvi Showkat Ahmed Shah, killed in Srinagar last week, and used the occasion to rubbish the India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy while vowing for a "jihad" in Jammu and Kashmir.

CBI to probe case against Narayan Rane's son

CBI to probe case against Narayan Rane's son

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Division Bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and A R Joshi passed the order on Thursday, granting the prayer made by Chintu Shaikh, the petitioner, who had alleged that Nitesh shot at him at Swabhiman's office in Mumbai last September.

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'... of protecting the lives and property of a large section of society.' 'It may further deepen the communal divide which already exists in the country.'

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

'My mad genius rest in peace': Ganguly pays tribute to Maradona

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was among the first in the Indian sporting fraternity to take to Twitter to pay his tributes to Diego Maradona.

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'

Amitabh Bachchan: Deven Verma brought smiles on millions of faces

Amitabh Bachchan: Deven Verma brought smiles on millions of faces

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The Big B took to Twitter to remember his old friend.

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

50 killed in deadliest mass shooting in the US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

The shooting took place at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.

Militants gun down policeman in Sopore

Militants gun down policeman in Sopore

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Militants early Sunday gunned down a special police officer in north Kashmir's Sopore town, 54 kms from capital Srinagar, in Baramulla district.

Two separate blasts kill seven in Pakistan

Two separate blasts kill seven in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

At least seven people were killed on Thursday in Pakistan in two separate blasts, including a suicide attack on the Pak-Afghan border apparently targeting soldiers.

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.' 'You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.'

Kerala as dear to me as Varanasi: Modi in Guruvayur

Kerala as dear to me as Varanasi: Modi in Guruvayur

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

The country has seen that "people are God" in elections, the PM said.

India paying price for not sending Muslims to Pak: Giriraj

India paying price for not sending Muslims to Pak: Giriraj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'When our forefathers were fighting for Independence from British rule, Jinnah was pushing for the creation of an Islamic state'

Pak: Suicide bomber targets funeral, 34 killed

Pak: Suicide bomber targets funeral, 34 killed

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

At least 34 people were killed and more than 50 injured when a suicide bomber targeted members of an anti-Taliban militia who were attending a funeral in Pakistan's restive northwest region on Wednesday. The bomber targeted the funeral prayers of the wife of Hakeem Khan, a leader of the 'peace committee' or anti-Taliban militia of Adezai, a tribal area near Peshawar, the capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.

Nine years on, a family in Israel prays for 26/11 victims

Nine years on, a family in Israel prays for 26/11 victims

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Little Moshe survived the terror onslaught because of his brave Indian nanny Sandra Samuels.

Canadian parliament rocked by gunshots; 2 killed

Canadian parliament rocked by gunshots; 2 killed

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Canada's Parliament came under attack on Wednesday with a barrage of gunshots fired both inside and outside the building as a soldier was killed in the assault and a man with a rifle was gunned down by security forces.

'Ensure your home is earthquake ready'

'Ensure your home is earthquake ready'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Pak's first sect-free mosque calls for end to discrimination

Pak's first sect-free mosque calls for end to discrimination

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Amid a string of sectarian attacks in Pakistan, a newly built mosque in Islamabad's Margalla foothills is calling upon its followers to stop discriminating along sectarian lines and to start praying together -- in whichever way they like under the same roof.

Pak ministers keep away from Ahmedis' funeral

Pak ministers keep away from Ahmedis' funeral

Rediff.com30 May 2010

Pakistani ministers, politicians and other prominent figures were conspicuous by their absence at the funeral prayers for 95 members of the minority Ahmedi sect killed in terror attacks on two mosques in Lahore. Most sections of the electronic media too did not cover the burial ceremony at Rabwah in Chenab Nagaron Saturday and Sunday.

Bangladesh: New Jamaat-linked terror group has their eyes on Hindus

Bangladesh: New Jamaat-linked terror group has their eyes on Hindus

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The outfit has prepared a list of local Hindus and secularists who they plan to target.

Kejriwal slams Modi: You don't need EC nod for Ganga arti

Kejriwal slams Modi: You don't need EC nod for Ganga arti

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Amid the controversy of Narendra Modi's rally being denied permission in the temple town, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday "invited" the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate for an "open discussion" in Varanasi.

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Stockholm: 3 killed as truck crashes into store near Indian Embassy

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

One person was arrested in connection with the attack later.

Modi talking only about himself on campaign trail: Rahul

Modi talking only about himself on campaign trail: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Gandhi accused the prime minister of not talking about his future plans for the state and keeping mum on the issue of "corruption."

'We were lucky not to be caught in crossfire': Narrow escape for Bangladesh players

'We were lucky not to be caught in crossfire': Narrow escape for Bangladesh players

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The Bangladesh team, which was scheduled to play in the third and final Test against New Zealand starting in Christchurch on Saturday, was on its way to the mosque, one of two sites of the shooting attack that killed at least 49 people.

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

An injured jawan said around 10-12 Naxalites must have got killed in the 'befitting' retaliation by the CRPF contingent.

Pakistan justifies 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's release

Pakistan justifies 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's release

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said that Pakistan was committed to the implementation of UNSC 1267 sanctions regime and has taken several steps in this regard.

Bombings at Egyptian Coptic churches on Palm Sunday kill 45

Bombings at Egyptian Coptic churches on Palm Sunday kill 45

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Two powerful blasts triggered by Islamic State in two churches packed with worshippers celebrating Palm Sunday in Egypt's Tanta and Alexandria cities.

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

On the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, senior party leaders during their prime-time address said that the future of America was in danger if the November 3 polls resulted in the defeat of US President Donald Trump.

Kashmir fire spreads to Jammu; 47 hurt in violence

Kashmir fire spreads to Jammu; 47 hurt in violence

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

In the stone-pelting, SSP Doda, one SHO, one sub-inspector and two other police personnel were injured.

Nun gang rape case: Anger spills out on the streets; CM's convoy blocked

Nun gang rape case: Anger spills out on the streets; CM's convoy blocked

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy was on Monday blocked by angry protesters for nearly an hour.

Bangladesh bans preacher Zakir Naik's 'Peace TV'

Bangladesh bans preacher Zakir Naik's 'Peace TV'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Britain and Canada have already banned Naik from visiting several years ago.

Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Badaun gang rape: Key accused temple priest held, grilled

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Mahant Satya Narayan was hiding in the house of his follower in a village under Ughaiti police station from where he was picked up.

Centre asks Assam Rifles to ensure safety of Nagaland CM

Centre asks Assam Rifles to ensure safety of Nagaland CM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

On Thursday, violent mobs went on the rampage in the Nagaland capital vandalising and setting on fire government offices and vehicles, prompting deployment of five columns of army to bring the situation under control.

Terror strikes Shia gatherings in Karachi

Terror strikes Shia gatherings in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

Two terrorist strikes targeted Shia religious gatherings in southern port city of Karachi and Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Sunday, injuring nearly 25 people.

29 killed in blasts at Lahore, Karachi

29 killed in blasts at Lahore, Karachi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Three blasts targeted Shia processions in Lahore on Wednesday, killing at least six persons and injuring nearly 70 others in the latest wave of deadly terrorist attacks across the country.

Pulwama mosque blast toll rises to six

Pulwama mosque blast toll rises to six

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

Shazia, who had suffered multiple splinter injuries, died on Saturday evening.

Modi asked for help on Kashmir, can mediate: Trump to Pak PM

Modi asked for help on Kashmir, can mediate: Trump to Pak PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Khan, who was accompanied by Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi among others, was greeted by Trump upon his arrival at the White House.

Nandigram firing: HC grants bail to 14

Nandigram firing: HC grants bail to 14

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The 14 were in jail custody and their bail prayers were rejected twice earlier by additional chief judicial magistrate of Haldia.

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

He wondered whether anyone can imagine an economy operating without animal husbandry.

Bangla court sends HuJI chief police custody

Bangla court sends HuJI chief police custody

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

A Bangaldesh court has remanded Sheikh Abdus Salam, founder of banned Harkatul Jihad al Islami, to six-day police custody after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2004 grenade attack on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.