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Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in Gaza fighting, says mayor

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in Gaza fighting, says mayor

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A 20-year-old Indian-origin soldier was among 17 Israeli soldiers killed fighting in Gaza, according to the mayor of the town in southern Israel where the deceased had resided.

Iraq invasion a terrible mistake: Carter

Iraq invasion a terrible mistake: Carter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

The 'erroneous' decision to go into Iraq had made the US allies to say that threat to them has increased and not decreased after the action in the Iraq, he said.

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He was speaking at the 101st anniversary event of Lokmanya Seva Sangh, a Mumbai-based organisation set up to build a 'socially vigilant, disciplined, cultured and progressive society'.

League Cup: Pitch invasion mars Birmingham win

League Cup: Pitch invasion mars Birmingham win

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Ugly scenes marred Birmingham City's 2-1 League Cup quarter-final victory over local rivals Aston Villa on Wednesday with fans ripping up seats and throwing flares into the crowd after a post-match pitch invasion.

Hamas tries to enter Israel via sea, several terrorists killed

Hamas tries to enter Israel via sea, several terrorists killed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Israeli Navy forces intercepted and thwarted an attempted infiltration by a group of Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip into Israel via the sea on Tuesday evening, The Times of Israel reported.

Despite shrinking discounts, Russian crude flow to India may continue

Despite shrinking discounts, Russian crude flow to India may continue

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Despite discounts on Russian crude oil - which fell to the lowest since the Ukraine war began - and the rising sanctions, import volumes from the country will remain stable for now or at least till July, said refinery officials. "There is an appetite for Russian crude, and shipments are not expected to taper off beyond this point unless something major happens. "Talks are on, and buying will continue," an official at a major refinery said.

Iraq invasion violates human rights: Speaker

Iraq invasion violates human rights: Speaker

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

US invasion of Iraq attempt at human rights violation: Speaker

G20 Summit: Russia, West claim vindication of each other's Ukraine stand

G20 Summit: Russia, West claim vindication of each other's Ukraine stand

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

At a media briefing, French President Emmanuel Macron said the G20 leaders' declaration "confirms" Russia's isolation for its attack on Ukraine and that the bloc is committed to "just and lasting" peace in the war-torn country.

Dayana Yastremska Lights Up Australian Open

Dayana Yastremska Lights Up Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

From her remarkable comeback through qualifiers to triumphant battles against major champions, Yastremska's resilience radiates on the hallowed Rod Laver Arena.

Tottenham charged by UEFA over pitch invasions

Tottenham charged by UEFA over pitch invasions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Tottenham Hotspur have been charged by UEFA after their Europa League game against Partizan Belgrade on Thursday was suspended for several minutes following three separate pitch invasions which appeared to be part of an online prank.

Kalam undergoes non-invasive corrective procedure

Kalam undergoes non-invasive corrective procedure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

A closed reduction of the fracture was done on Kalam under short general anaesthesia, Commandant of the Army Hospital, Research and Referral, said.

PIX: Alcaraz flees the bees at Indian Wells

PIX: Alcaraz flees the bees at Indian Wells

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Carlos Alcaraz swatted aside a swarm of bees and world number six Alexander Zverev to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells.

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Jubilant Ukraine reach Euro 2024 finals with Iceland win

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?

Shaitaan Review: Wicked Without Warning

Shaitaan Review: Wicked Without Warning

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Shaitaan's wickedness may be its calling card but relies on age-old formulas to do the trick, observes Sukanya Verma.

Ukraine takes Russia to International Court of Justice over invasion

Ukraine takes Russia to International Court of Justice over invasion

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'We demand that Russia be held accountable for distorting the concept of genocide to justify aggression. We ask the court to immediately order Russia to cease hostilities and schedule a hearing next week'

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The decision to lift the ban was met with protest from Ukraine, whose Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it was "immoral" and urged Britain to deny Russian and Belarusian players visas.

Ukraine's Paris Olympics dilemma: To compete or not vs Russians?

Ukraine's Paris Olympics dilemma: To compete or not vs Russians?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

A year before Paris Olympics, Ukraine torn over whether to compete

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com16 May 2024

"The two sides note that the relationship between Russia and China has progressed to a more advanced interstate cooperation compared to the military-political unions of the Cold War era as it is not bloc or confrontational in nature, nor does it target any third countries," Russia's new agency Tass quoted the document as saying.

Modi's outreach helped avert 'potential nuclear attack' on Ukraine: Report

Modi's outreach helped avert 'potential nuclear attack' on Ukraine: Report

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

US officials say that outreach and public statements from Modi and others helped avert a crisis.

Congress meets EC, seeks action against Modi for 'wealth redistribution' remark

Congress meets EC, seeks action against Modi for 'wealth redistribution' remark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

A delegation of Congress leaders met the Election Commission and handed over complaints against the prime minister, alleging that he has trampled upon and violated the model code and directions of the poll body.

Eiffel Salutes Ukraine On War Anniversary

Eiffel Salutes Ukraine On War Anniversary

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is lit up in the national blue-and-yellow colours of Ukraine, to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Nariman received the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and in 2007, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Ukrainians Flee To Escape Death

Ukrainians Flee To Escape Death

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Ukrainians in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, board a train to Lviv during an evacuation from the war-affected areas of eastern Ukraine.

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Cash-strapped Pak sold weapons worth $364mn to Ukraine: Report

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Citing details of the contract from the American Federal Procurement Data System, the BBC report claimed that Pakistan signed two contracts with American companies named "Global Military" and "Northrop Grumman" for the sale of 155mm shells.

Ukrainian kickboxing champion Bordus killed fighting in war

Ukrainian kickboxing champion Bordus killed fighting in war

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Maksym Bordus, who was born in 2000, had signed up to fight for the Ukrainian army on the first day of Russia's full-scale invasion in February last year.

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Bach presented the IOC's position as an attempt to safeguard athletes' rights.

Russian Kasatkina 'bitter' after being booed at French Open

Russian Kasatkina 'bitter' after being booed at French Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Russian Daria Kasatkina said she left the French Open with a bitter taste in her mouth after being booed off by the crowd.

Locust invasion puts summer crop in many states at risk

Locust invasion puts summer crop in many states at risk

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The locusts initially entered Rajasthan from Pakistan and from there the swarms moved towards Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab over the last few weeks and are now threatening to enter Uttar Pradesh, putting at risk the summer crop.

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Aryna Sabalenka beat China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 to retain the Australian Open women's singles title on Saturday.

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Polish airlines refuses boarding to Russian player; Lufthansa denies ticket

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A Russian tennis player was refused boarding by a Polish airlines and then denied a ticket by German airlines Lufthansa.

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

Be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027: Xi has told PLA

Be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027: Xi has told PLA

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

He said that US intelligence shows that Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his nation's military to 'be ready by 2027' to invade Taiwan.

When Will Putin End This Cruel War?

When Will Putin End This Cruel War?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

400 days and more, Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine continues.

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Politics infused the event in Doha where Belarusian swimmers competed as neutrals due to restrictions imposed on their athletes, and Russia's, stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- which Moscow called a "special military operation".

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

The Music And Dance Of War!

The Music And Dance Of War!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Religious Jewish men play music from a van and dance to encourage Israeli soldiers near Israel's border with Gaza in southern Israel

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.