News for 'masked attackers'

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

'Kashmir is a war which nobody is winning'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'We know how to kill a terrorist, but we do not know how to stop an innocent boy getting radicalised.'

Anyone can go anywhere: Govt on Deepika's JNU visit

Anyone can go anywhere: Govt on Deepika's JNU visit

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

This country is a democracy. Why only artistes, even a common can go anywhere and express his opinion, Javadekar said.

Deepika Padukone visits JNU to express solidarity with students

Deepika Padukone visits JNU to express solidarity with students

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The actor told a news channel that she feels proud that people have come out and raised their voice without fear

JNU server room CCTVs not vandalised in Jan 1st week: RTI

JNU server room CCTVs not vandalised in Jan 1st week: RTI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

JNU's reply to the RTI said the main server was shut down on January 3 and had gone down the next day 'due to power supply disruption'. It also stated that 'no continuous and entire' CCTV footage of cameras was available of the day of attack.

Best day of my life: Ecstatic Chelsea fans celebrate

Best day of my life: Ecstatic Chelsea fans celebrate

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Some 16,500 fans were allowed into the stadium but many others travelled to the Portuguese city of Porto to support their teams from the sidelines.

Murli Manohar Joshi asks govt to sack 'adamant' JNU V-C

Murli Manohar Joshi asks govt to sack 'adamant' JNU V-C

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Joshi's comments add to the growing clamour for Kumar's removal.

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence. Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to become a cabinet minister leave alone prime minister, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The police do not have it in them to confront the Hindutva groups in a country ruled by a Hindutva party. No wonder Munawar Faruqui feels this is the end for him, asserts Jyoti Punwani.

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Zika adds to Kerala woes as it struggles with rising Covid cases

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

After winning accolades for its 'Kerala model' of combating the contagion about a year ago, the state is now seeing daily fresh cases between 12,000 to 15,000 with no end in sight to the 'prolonged surge', as some experts put it.

Bengal polls: Over 79% voting in Phase 1 amid sporadic violence

Bengal polls: Over 79% voting in Phase 1 amid sporadic violence

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported from various places that went to polls on Saturday during the first phase of the West Bengal assembly election, even as the overall poll situation was largely peaceful with 79.79 per cent turnout recorded till the end of voting, an official said.

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Several people including Aishe Ghosh attacked students in the hostel, the police officer claimed. Ghosh, who was injured in the attack, however, refuted the charge.

36 people treated at AIIMS after JNU violence; all discharged

36 people treated at AIIMS after JNU violence; all discharged

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

4 out of the 36 people, which included faculty and students, had minor head injuries. Others had suffered soft tissue injuries, abrasions, fracture and lacerations among others. Two more victims reported at 12 noon with soft tissue injuries, while 3 victims of the violence were also learnt to have gone to Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday night.

Winter Olympics sidelights: No official complaints about high winds

Winter Olympics sidelights: No official complaints about high winds

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has refuted claims that athletes' complaints had been ignored in the build-up to the controversial women's snowboard slopestyle Olympic final on Monday.

Chemical poured on face, rope tied around US actor's neck in 'hate crime'

Chemical poured on face, rope tied around US actor's neck in 'hate crime'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Hollywood actor Jussie Smollett was admitted to hospital following an attack that is being described as a possible hate crime.

6 arrested in Brussels bombing probe; France foils terror plot

6 arrested in Brussels bombing probe; France foils terror plot

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The arrests were made during raids in central Brussels, Jette and the Schaerbeek neighbourhood -- where police found a large stash of explosives and other bomb-making material.

'Physical distance and emotional distance too!'

'Physical distance and emotional distance too!'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'The mental issues are too complex to be handled.' 'It is hitting us hard for one reason.' 'We have such a high level of fear about this disease.'

When protesters 'Occupied' Gateway of India

When protesters 'Occupied' Gateway of India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

With tambourines and guitars in their hands and songs of revolution on their lips, people protested against the attack on Jawaharlal Nehru University students throughout the night in front of the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in south Mumbai. People, including students and women, in large numbers had gathered in front of the Gateway of India in South Mumbai's Colaba on Sunday midnight.

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Social distancing, wearing masks and hygiene should be practised more strictly.'' 'People should not assemble in close spaces as the micro droplets may hang in the air and can last for a longer time.'

China blocks Indian newspapers, websites

China blocks Indian newspapers, websites

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The recent action comes amid the ongoing tension between India and China after the violent standoff on June 15 in Galwan Valley area in eastern Ladakh in which both sides suffered casualties.

Guj: Obituaries flood papers belying official death count

Guj: Obituaries flood papers belying official death count

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The burgeoning death notices come amid apprehensions that the number of cases and casualties are being underreported for a variety of reasons.

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

China Focus of Modi-Biden, Quad Summits

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The bilateral and Quad summits, in which Prime Minister Modi played a significant role, has sent the right message to China, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Bihar reports 54.26% voter turnout in 1st phase

Bihar reports 54.26% voter turnout in 1st phase

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Guidelines have been issued by the Commission for safe conduct of the electoral exercise in the midst of the raging COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines include lowering the maximum number of voters for a polling booth from 1,600 to 1,000, staggering the polling hours and extending postal ballot facility to those above 80.

'Even a person without symptoms can pass on coronavirus'

'Even a person without symptoms can pass on coronavirus'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'If everybody with flu symptoms approach hospitals, it will create a very difficult situation for our health system.'

The Indian footballer working in fight against Coronavirus

The Indian footballer working in fight against Coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

CK Vineeth joins COVID-19 helpline centre in Kerala

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The alleged shooter, who carried an assault rifle, was a sergeant in the Thai military. He was clad in camouflage and a helmet during the rampage. The gunman wrote on his Facebook page earlier in the day that 'Death is inevitable for everyone'.

India managed Covid 2nd wave 'very well': Niti member

India managed Covid 2nd wave 'very well': Niti member

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'We have to take all preparations because the third wave is likely to start from September-October onward'

The mukhota has finally slipped

The mukhota has finally slipped

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'What is holding this government to ransom is the Parivar. It is this group's thought process, ideals and philosophies that course through the veins of India's elected government. And it is this that is holding the government, and through it the country, to ransom.'

Rakhi Sawant turns on the TORTURE in Bigg Boss 14!

Rakhi Sawant turns on the TORTURE in Bigg Boss 14!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

With six new challengers entering Bigg Boss 14, the reality show has gotten even more interesting.

Hyderabad airport gears up for life after lockdown

Hyderabad airport gears up for life after lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Temperature screening will be done by CISF with automated thermal cameras at all terminal entry points with provision of social distancing markers. Automatic hand sanitizer dispensers at terminal entry points have also been placed, sources said.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

India fight back after Smith century on Day 2

India fight back after Smith century on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Steve Smith scored Australia's first century of the series to drive the hosts to 338 all out but India stood firm with 96 for two to leave the third Test in the balance at the end of the second day in Sydney on Friday.

UK judge rejects US request to extradite Assange

UK judge rejects US request to extradite Assange

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Assange is wanted in the US on the charges of conspiring with Chelsea Manning, an American activist and whistleblower, to commit computer intrusion into the Department of Defence network to steal classified documents, namely Afghan and Iraq war logs and secret Department of State cables.

Modi slams Congress for hypocrisy towards poor

Modi slams Congress for hypocrisy towards poor

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Speaking during a video interaction with Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana beneficiaries from Madhya Pradesh, he also said that there was 'vikriti' (distortion) in the system of the previous government.

These goons created terror for 2 hours: JNU student

These goons created terror for 2 hours: JNU student

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'They did not spare the girls or teachers; they beat all of them.' 'We kept calling the police, but no one came.'

BJP, Left supporters clash in Jadavpur; baton charged

BJP, Left supporters clash in Jadavpur; baton charged

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Several students organisation, civil society groups and parties cutting across political lines took out rallies in various parts of Kolkata and the state to protest against the violence that rocked JNU.

What government must do after the lockdown ends

What government must do after the lockdown ends

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'The challenge is to put in place a strategy for future courses of action beyond April 14 when the lockdown comes to an end,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Covid: All trains, metro, inter-state buses shut till March 31

Covid: All trains, metro, inter-state buses shut till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister. The districts where lockdown was announced include 10 districts each in Maharashtra and Kerala, six districts each in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, five each in Karnataka and Haryana, three each in Tamil Nadu and Punjab.

Rail official who hid her COVID-19 positive son in guest house suspended

Rail official who hid her COVID-19 positive son in guest house suspended

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

She not only failed to inform authorities about her son's return from Germany but also endangered the lives of others by lodging him in a railway rest house near the main Bangalore railway station, railway spokesperson E Vijaya told PTI.

Manoj Sinha sworn in as J-K Lt Guv

Manoj Sinha sworn in as J-K Lt Guv

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The 61-year-old, who was administered the oath of office by Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal at a simple function in the Raj Bhavan, also said he wants to accelerate development in the union territory, carved out of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir last year.