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Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Iran Prez dies in helicopter crash; Mohammad Mokhber to takeover

Iran Prez dies in helicopter crash; Mohammad Mokhber to takeover

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Nine people were on the helicopter that crashed in northwest Iran on Sunday, including three officials, an imam, and flight and security team members, as reported by Tasnim news.

7th top Hezbollah leader killed as Israel bombs Beirut, strikes Houthis too

7th top Hezbollah leader killed as Israel bombs Beirut, strikes Houthis too

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

A day after killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike in Beirut, Israel conducted widespread strikes in Lebanon on Sunday, killing over 100 people. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) also launched airstrikes on military targets in Yemen, specifically targeting Houthi-controlled sites, including power plants and a seaport.

Forced to cancel seminars of envoys from West Asian countries: JNU official

Forced to cancel seminars of envoys from West Asian countries: JNU official

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

She has also demanded security from the JNU citing safety concerns, after her personal details were allegedly leaked by a university official.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained slippery for a few days.

Iran 'concludes' op with a warning; not yet over, says Israel

Iran 'concludes' op with a warning; not yet over, says Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Sardar Bagheri, has said that the military operation against Israel has 'concluded' from Tehran's side, while issuing warning that if the United States helps Israel in their possible next actions, their bases will 'not have any security', and will be dealt with, according to CNN.

12 dead in anti-govt protest in Iran; Rouhani calls for unity

12 dead in anti-govt protest in Iran; Rouhani calls for unity

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Rouhani said the people of Iran were free to protest peacefully, but rejected violence.

India abstains as UN Women's Commission votes out Iran

India abstains as UN Women's Commission votes out Iran

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Iran was ousted from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women on Wednesday evening in the wake of the Mahsa Amini protest.

India not to send more construction workers as Israel-Iran tension rises

India not to send more construction workers as Israel-Iran tension rises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India on Friday asked its citizens not to travel to Iran and Israel amid increasing fears that Tehran may launch an attack on Israeli soil in retaliation to a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria 11 days ago.

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran.

This boxer KOs barriers for Iranian women

This boxer KOs barriers for Iranian women

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The bout will take place in western France on Saturday after the 24-year-old met with Frenchman Mahyar Monshipour, an Iranian-born former super bantamweight world champion.

Iran Targets Israel With Missiles

Iran Targets Israel With Missiles

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Israel comes under attack from a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles.

Israel vows to strike back as Iran fires 180 missiles

Israel vows to strike back as Iran fires 180 missiles

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Khamenei captioned the post as 'Victory from God and a near conquest...' In another post, he said, 'The strikes of the resistance front on the worn-out and decaying body of the Zionist regime will be more striking.'

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The United States, Canada and the United Nations have condemned the Iranian air attack on Israel, with President Joe Biden reaffirming America's 'ironclad commitment' to the Jewish nation and vowing to convene a meeting of the G-7 leaders on Sunday to develop a coordinated response to the brazen assault.

Air India suspends flights to Israel amid Iran strike

Air India suspends flights to Israel amid Iran strike

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

With the Middle East tensions flaring up, Air India has temporarily suspended its Tel Aviv flights and airlines have charted alternative flight paths to avoid the Iranian airspace.

When Terrorists Struck Iran...

When Terrorists Struck Iran...

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The worst terror attack in Iran this century occurred when Iranians marked the fourth anniversary of Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander General Qassem Soleimani's death. Soleimani was killed by a US drone on January 3, 2020.

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The head of Syria's main opposition group abroad Hadi al-Bahra Syrian said that Damascus is now "without Bashar al-Assad" according to Reuters.

Iran attacks Israel, fires 200 drones, missiles

Iran attacks Israel, fires 200 drones, missiles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said the attack was aimed at "specific targets".

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Rouhani said people who think Islam is a religion of "violence and terrorism" are wrong in their assessment.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Iran foreign minister offers 'full support' to Hamas

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday night in Qatar and agreed to cooperate for 'fully achieving' the goals of Hamas and the Palestinian people the Jerusalem Post reported.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan on Thursday said that the country's air force struck terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-Balochistan province, a day after Islamabad recalled its ambassador from Tehran in the wake of Iranian missile and drone strikes in Balochistan.

US allows India, China, 6 others to buy Iranian oil

US allows India, China, 6 others to buy Iranian oil

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Italy, Greece, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey also figure in the list released by Pompeo, who said over 20 countries have cut their oil imports from Iran, reducing purchases by more than one million barrels per day.

Atomic bomb survivors group gets Nobel Peace Prize

Atomic bomb survivors group gets Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The group has campaigned over the years for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

Pak, Iran agree to de-escalate tension after missile strikes

Pak, Iran agree to de-escalate tension after missile strikes

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The development comes amidst officials of the foreign ministries from the two sides exchanged goodwill messages.

Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) intensified its campaign in Lebanon with targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, hitting key weapons depots and terror infrastructure overnight, according to a report by Times of Israel.

Trump signs 'hard-hitting sanctions' against Iran

Trump signs 'hard-hitting sanctions' against Iran

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Trump said the sanction will deny the Iranian Supreme leader access to financial instruments.

Iranians dance in streets as soccer team qualifies for 2018 World Cup

Iranians dance in streets as soccer team qualifies for 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Tehran's streets were filled with thousands of Iranians celebrating their men's national soccer team's qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, defying threats by Islamic State to launch more extremist attacks in the country.

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Indian airline companies are likely to announce the suspension of flight operations to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Pezeshkian gained the attention of people for his stance against the crackdown on the 2009 pro-democracy protests and the violence perpetrated by the notorious morality police in 2022 after Mahsa Amini's death.

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Upon his arrival in Beirut on Thursday, the Iranian minister said, "Some European officials asked me if there were any chances that new fronts might open up against the Zionist regime?"

Olympics: Israeli athletes say they feel safe in Paris

Olympics: Israeli athletes say they feel safe in Paris

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Israelis are being protected around the clock by crack French security agents and officers brought in by the team itself.

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

'I'm Being Used As A Potato For 25 Years'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.' 'The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.'

Can China broker Pak-Iran peace deal post-missile strikes?

Can China broker Pak-Iran peace deal post-missile strikes?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The foreign ministry's statement came amidst the reported visit of Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to Pakistan on a mediation mission.

More than 50 killed in stampede at funeral of Iran general

More than 50 killed in stampede at funeral of Iran general

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Soleimani, 62, was killed in a US airstrike carried out near the Baghdad international airport on Friday.

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

India on Sunday said it is seriously concerned over escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, and called for immediate de-escalation of the situation.