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Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The 13th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team cites a UN Member State as saying that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Deobandi group ideologically closer to the Taliban "maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control."

Birthplace also a juristic entity, Hindu party tells SC

Birthplace also a juristic entity, Hindu party tells SC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench, which was hearing the politically sensitive case on 34th day, asked Parasaran as to whether 'it has been held that any Hindu temple, including the land has been accorded the juristic personality'.

Pak's Imran Khan to meet Trump twice during US visit

Pak's Imran Khan to meet Trump twice during US visit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

According to Khan's schedule, the first meeting between both the leaders will be at lunch, whereas, the other will be at high tea, Geo News reported.

India abstains on resolution against Russian referenda in Ukraine

India abstains on resolution against Russian referenda in Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

India has abstained on a draft resolution tabled in the United Nations Security Council which condemned Russia's 'illegal referenda' and annexation of four Ukrainian territories and called for an immediate cessation of violence while underlining the need to find pathways for a return to the negotiating table.

Covid vaccine boosters not appropriate at this stage: Lancet study

Covid vaccine boosters not appropriate at this stage: Lancet study

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The results reported from the observational studies, on average, show that vaccination had 95 per cent efficacy against severe disease both from the Delta variant and from the Alpha variant, and over 80 per cent efficacy at protecting against any infection from these variants.

Ayodhya: Waqf wants verdict, Akharas for mediation

Ayodhya: Waqf wants verdict, Akharas for mediation

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

The Sunni Central Waqf Board and Mohammad Hashim Ansari, litigants in the Ayodhya title suits, will request the Supreme Court for verdict by October1, even as other litigant Nirmohi Akhara will pray for a three months' time to resolve the issue through negotiations.

Like mohalle ki aunty: Twitter on Trump's Kashmir remark

Like mohalle ki aunty: Twitter on Trump's Kashmir remark

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Twitter users jumped into the issue, saying the US president was "trying to interfere" in the Kashmir issue.

Belagavi bar on MP's visit defies Amit Shah's commitment, say Maha parties

Belagavi bar on MP's visit defies Amit Shah's commitment, say Maha parties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said the state should stand firmly behind people in the Marathi-speaking areas of neighbouring Karnataka and appealed to political parties not to behave in a way that would hurt them.

Azerbaijan-Armenia war: Baku open to peace offer by India

Azerbaijan-Armenia war: Baku open to peace offer by India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Azerbaijan said on Thursday that it is open to dialogue with Armenia and if India comes up with some proposal to bring stability in the region, Baku will welcome such initiatives, hours after the two arch-rivals believed to have negotiated a cease-fire to end the recent hostilities between them.

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The external affairs minister said all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan can be discussed only bilaterally.

SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed jailed activist Gautam Navlakha's request for house arrest, saying prima facie there is no reason to reject his medical report.

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

SC reserves Ayodhya order after high drama in court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing the Muslim parties in the case, tore up a pictorial map.

Zelenskyy denounces 'unkept promises' by Western countries

Zelenskyy denounces 'unkept promises' by Western countries

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday denounced Western powers for not approving necessary decisions against Russian military operations in Ukraine and also not saving the country from the missiles and bomb attacks.

OTT This Week: Watch Jugjugg Jeeyo

OTT This Week: Watch Jugjugg Jeeyo

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

You'll need extra eyes for the amount of OTT content available this week. Sukanya Verma invites you to take your pick.

Govt will talk to us at least now: Shaheen Bagh protesters

Govt will talk to us at least now: Shaheen Bagh protesters

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Hundreds of people, especially women, have been camping at Shaheen Bagh in New Delhi for over two months in protest against the CAA. They said they were not averse to the idea of moving but first demanded detailed talks with the government.

Abducted CoBRA commando released by Naxals

Abducted CoBRA commando released by Naxals

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Manhas went missing after the April 3 gunfight between Naxals and security personnel near Sukma-Bijapur border.

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'They try and extend the hostage situation as long as they can to remain in the national headlines.'

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The issued rocked both houses of Parliament with the Opposition demanding Modi's statement on Trump's controversial remarks, holding that Kashmir is a bilateral issue and no third party can intervene.

'Yogi will build his image as PM material'

'Yogi will build his image as PM material'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'He will use these five years to project himself as the next PM candidate within the Hindutva fold.'

'Disgraceful': Warne Slams Ashwin Over KKR Spat

'Disgraceful': Warne Slams Ashwin Over KKR Spat

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'Why does Ashwin have to be that guy again?'

Plea against WhatsApp privacy policy: Delhi HC judge recuses

Plea against WhatsApp privacy policy: Delhi HC judge recuses

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

During the short hearing, Justice Prathibha M Singh took strong objection to an email sent by WhatsApp to the court. "I was in any case not going to hear it," the court clarified and sent the matter to another bench recording that the email sent by WhatsApp should be withdrawn unconditionally.

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, which started the day-to-day proceedings on August 6 after mediation proceedings failed to find an amicable solution to the vexatious dispute, has revised the deadline for wrapping up the proceedings and has fixed it on October 17.

Watch live! All the action from Parliament

Watch live! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Watch all the debates and discussions in Parliament.

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Relatives of a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commando held hostage by Naxals after a recent gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district blocked the Jammu-Poonch highway on Wednesday, demanding an assurance from the government for his safe release.

Pakistan wants mediation in Chenab dispute

Pakistan wants mediation in Chenab dispute

Rediff.com8 May 2003

According to Pakistan, India will violate the Indus Water Treaty by constructing a hydropower project on Chenab.

Don't need US help to resolve border issues: Chinese media

Don't need US help to resolve border issues: Chinese media

Rediff.com29 May 2020

China's state-run media said that the leadership of the two countries successfully solved the Doklam standoff in 2017 with 'concerted efforts and wisdom'.

40-day Ayodhya hearing 2nd longest in SC's history

40-day Ayodhya hearing 2nd longest in SC's history

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The arguments in the matter were the second longest after the landmark Keshvanand Bharti case in 1973 during which the proceedings for propounding the doctrine of basic structure of the Constitution continued for 68 days.

UN rejects Pak's appeal for intervention on J-K

UN rejects Pak's appeal for intervention on J-K

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Guterres referred to the Simla Agreement, which is a bilateral agreement and rejects any third-party mediation in the issue.

India attends Afghan meet as Taliban march continues

India attends Afghan meet as Taliban march continues

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The invitation for the meeting to India was extended by Qatari special envoy for conflict resolution Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani during his visit to the national capital last week.

Centre puts onus on Punjab for delay in settling Sutlej-Yamuna canal dispute

Centre puts onus on Punjab for delay in settling Sutlej-Yamuna canal dispute

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The counsel for Punjab told a bench headed by Justice SK Kaul that the state government is very keen to resolve the issue amicably.

Trai may mediate between ESPN and operators

Trai may mediate between ESPN and operators

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said on Thursday it may intervene to mend differences between ESPN and its distributors in conditional access system areas of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata to ensure that subscribers get to watch the sports channel.

Ayodhya case: SC to wrap up hearing a day earlier

Ayodhya case: SC to wrap up hearing a day earlier

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The judgment in the matter is to be pronounced by November 17, the day the CJI will retire.

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The timing of these transfers, while being projected as routine, is significant in both strategic and political terms, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Special forum likely for foreign investors to ease contract woes

Special forum likely for foreign investors to ease contract woes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The plan is to establish a consultative panel and appoint mediators to address various domestic issues, both at the central government and state levels.

Higher judiciary is losing its aura and majesty, says CJI

Higher judiciary is losing its aura and majesty, says CJI

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Good judges are going away. We need replacements. The younger lot in the bar are not willing to become judges, says the CJI.

80% COVID-19 immunity lost in 6 months of Pfizer vaccine

80% COVID-19 immunity lost in 6 months of Pfizer vaccine

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The results were the same in seniors, with a median age of 76, and caregivers, with a median age of 48, and old alike, according to the researchers.

Former IB chief to mediate 'ULFA-govt talks'

Former IB chief to mediate 'ULFA-govt talks'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Former chief of the Intelligence Bureau P C Haldar will be the interlocutor between the government and the proscribed United Liberation Front of Assam if a peace process is initiated with the outfit, given the positive signals emanating from its ranks.

Russo-Ukrainian war: Chelsea owner Abramovich to negotiate for peace

Russo-Ukrainian war: Chelsea owner Abramovich to negotiate for peace

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Abramovich, who is Jewish and has Israeli citizenship, was one of the most powerful businessmen who earned fabulous fortunes after the 1991 break-up of the Soviet Union. Forbes has put his net worth at $13.3 billion.

Engaged with China to resolve standoff: India to Trump

Engaged with China to resolve standoff: India to Trump

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The MEA spokesperson did not reply to questions like whether the US had approached India with the offer, whether New Delhi has communicated its response over it to Washington, DC or whether the Trump administration has been briefed about the current standoff between Chinese and Indian soldiers in eastern Ladakh.