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'If the Taliban see my father, they could harm him'

'If the Taliban see my father, they could harm him'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

For Afghans in India, including medical tourists from the war-torn country as well as migrants and refugees staying here much longer, the safety of friends and families is the biggest concern - particularly for those linked to the now collapsed government or who have had work ties with the US.

16 dead, 8 injured as lorry overturns in Andhra Pradesh

16 dead, 8 injured as lorry overturns in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

At least 16 labourers were killed while eight were injured when a construction material laden truck they had boarded overturned in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district on Monday.

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The MEPs said they stand by India in its fight against terrorism.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

Ex-SS guard, 94, convicted for complicity in Auschwitz murders

Ex-SS guard, 94, convicted for complicity in Auschwitz murders

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

More than 70 years after World War II, Reinhold Hanning, 94, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment over his role at the Nazi-run camp in occupied Poland.

Why, despite Mosul massacre, Punjab's youth still want to go to Iraq

Why, despite Mosul massacre, Punjab's youth still want to go to Iraq

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'The main reason people go to other countries is unemployment in Punjab'

Nepal quake toll reaches 8,635, over 300 missing

Nepal quake toll reaches 8,635, over 300 missing

Rediff.com23 May 2015

At least 79 foreigners, including 49 Indians have been killed in the devastating earthquakes, according to a statement by the Nepal police.

Terror in UK: From '05 tube attack to now

Terror in UK: From '05 tube attack to now

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Friday's explosion on the London tube is the latest in a string of terror attacks in the United Kingdom in recent years. Here is a timeline of the terror that has unfolded in the UK.

Probe to find whether Serum fire was mishap or sabotage: Uddhav

Probe to find whether Serum fire was mishap or sabotage: Uddhav

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that whether the fire at the Serum Institute of India (SII) was an accident or sabotage will be known only after the probe gets over.

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Terror in the UK: A timeline of attacks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The two "terrorist incidents" at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night are among several attacks that have taken place in the United Kingdom in recent years.

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Will Indian workers in UAE get a better deal after Modi's visit?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Modi chatted with the workers, enquiring about the place and their welfare and jobs.

'This is real surgical strike': Hafiz Saeed claims Pak mujahideen attacked Akhnoor camp

'This is real surgical strike': Hafiz Saeed claims Pak mujahideen attacked Akhnoor camp

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Saeed also said that the attack was a fitting reply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The deadliest attacks in Europe in decades

The deadliest attacks in Europe in decades

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The attacks that left at least 120 dead in Paris are the deadliest in Europe since the Madrid train bombings in March 2004.

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'My mission is to bring the world together by the game of basketball.'

BJP old-timers shedding tears as party fielding turncoats: Mamata

BJP old-timers shedding tears as party fielding turncoats: Mamata

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Branding Trinamool Congress rebels as 'traitors' like Mir Jafar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party for fielding the turncoats in the polls leaving saffron party old-timers shed tears.

Over 89 dead, 100 injured as explosion rips through building in Madhya Pradesh

Over 89 dead, 100 injured as explosion rips through building in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The blast occurred when a huge pile of explosives kept inside a building went off.

Top LeT terrorist gunned down in Sopore

Top LeT terrorist gunned down in Sopore

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The terrorist, identified as LeT's Asif Maqbool Bhatt, was killed in a brief encounter in Sopore in the valley's Baramulla district, police said.

9 victims of Thane building collapse yet to be identified

9 victims of Thane building collapse yet to be identified

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Nine bodies, recovered from the debris of the unauthorised building in Shil Phata area in the district, which crashed on Thursday killing 74 people, are yet to be identified.

Jaya hands out Rs 98 lakh to building collapse victims' families

Jaya hands out Rs 98 lakh to building collapse victims' families

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday gave away a total sum of Rs 98 lakh as relief to families of 14 persons killed in the June 28 building collapse near suburban Porur.

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

BJP union leader: How will Make in India help our country?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'This government has not created any employment.' 'Forget employment, the government had not done anything in skill development.'

'People don't believe Modi anymore'

'People don't believe Modi anymore'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'The PM cannot give a single reason why farmers should trust him.'

7 dead as under-construction building collapses in Kanpur

7 dead as under-construction building collapses in Kanpur

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The incident took place in Kanpur Development Authority colony in the afternoon, when top floors of the seven-storey under-construction building started falling, Modak said.

Two held for Mumbai metro bridge collapse

Two held for Mumbai metro bridge collapse

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

A site engineer and supervisor involved in the construction of a metro rail bridge in suburban Andheri, have been arrested, after a section of the bridge collapsed on Tuesday killing a labourer and injuring 16 others, police said on Friday.

Manesar will resume full production by mid-Oct

Manesar will resume full production by mid-Oct

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The company has been gradually ramping up production at the plant, which had been locked out for a month following the July 18 violence in which one senior official was killed.

No compensation for Bahrain fire victims' kin

No compensation for Bahrain fire victims' kin

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The huge Indian community in the capital Manama paid tribute to those who died in the Gudaibiya labour camp blaze during a memorial meeting on the first anniversary of the tragedy on Monday night.

US announces grant of $500k to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

US announces grant of $500k to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The funding comes after a 2016 report found an increase in violent incidents by cow vigilantes mostly against Muslims in India and authorities often 'failed' to prosecute them.

Speculation rife over Nirbhaya convicts's hanging

Speculation rife over Nirbhaya convicts's hanging

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Buxar jail, the only prison in the state having the required knowhow, received an instruction to the effect last week

FA Cup: Bradford long for happy ending to fairytale run

FA Cup: Bradford long for happy ending to fairytale run

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

An excited youngster stocked up on flags for his Wembley trip and the players spoke of fairytales as BradfordCity prepared for the last chapter in a giant-killing run that has lifted the gloom around the club.

Will govt's move to limit use of herbicide glyphosate hit India's food security?

Will govt's move to limit use of herbicide glyphosate hit India's food security?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Kerala, Punjab, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are among the major agriculturally important states that have banned the use of glyphosate citing its adverse impact on human health.

Nandigram: Will Dada trounce Didi?

Nandigram: Will Dada trounce Didi?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Nandigram, 126 km south of Kolkata, is Suvendu Adhikari's bastion, where he has vowed to defeat Mamata Banerjee by 50,000 votes or quit politics.

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'When you come through the hassles and struggles of business life, your mind is wired differently.' 'You are more connected to reality,' Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral tells Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan

Violence in Assam claims 3

Violence in Assam claims 3

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Three persons, including a United Liberation Front of Asom militant, were killed and six others injured in three separate incidents of violence in Assam on Thursday, on the eve of Republic Day.

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

With the gradual opening up of shops, hotels, restaurants and catering services with limited number of participants, milk consumption has improved by 5-10 per cent from the lowest level.

Bikram Singh: J&K govt to file response next week

Bikram Singh: J&K govt to file response next week

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Was the man killed in the exchange between an army convoy led by then Brigadier Bikram Singh in March 2001, a labourer or a terrorist?The court verdict could impact Lieutenant General Singh's appointment as the next army chief.

Cong should be 'ashamed' of Rahul's Kashmir remark: Shah

Cong should be 'ashamed' of Rahul's Kashmir remark: Shah

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Shah said the revocation of the special status has paved the way for development in Jammu and Kashmir and it will be a "final nail in the coffin of terrorism".

'New UP order will target Dalits, Muslims, Opposition'

'New UP order will target Dalits, Muslims, Opposition'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'This is against the Constitution and we will oppose it tooth and nail.'

PM announces Rs 1,500 cr for Amphan-hit Bengal, Odisha

PM announces Rs 1,500 cr for Amphan-hit Bengal, Odisha

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Modi reviewed the situation in West Bengal and Odisha with chief ministers Mamata Banerjee and Naveen Patnaik, two days after the cyclone, the worst in years, devastated their states.

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The existing building is a British-era building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who were responsible for planning and construction of New Delhi.

Work halted on some Olympic projects 88 days before Games

Work halted on some Olympic projects 88 days before Games

Rediff.com10 May 2016

With less than three months to go until the start of the Games, work on parts of Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park and Olympic Village was halted on Monday amid fears for the safety of workers, Brazil's Ministry of Labour and Employment said.