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US drone strikes in Pakistan must stop: Pak army chief

US drone strikes in Pakistan must stop: Pak army chief

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

US drone strikes in Pakistan "must stop", Pakistan's powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif said on Wednesday.

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The EU ambassador to India hoped the principle of equality will be upheld in the CAB. He also said that Pak must take action against terror groups.

G20 Summit begins amidst tight security after Paris attacks

G20 Summit begins amidst tight security after Paris attacks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Thousands of security personnel and high-tech surveillance systems dotted every nook and corner of this Turkish resort town as leaders of the world's 20 top economies congregated here for the two-day G20 Summit.

Pak didn't take sufficient action against LeT, JeM, says US terror report

Pak didn't take sufficient action against LeT, JeM, says US terror report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

However, the US praises India for its significant counter-terrorism actions.

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

India has maintained that there can be no talks with Pakistan unless it stops supporting terrorists.

America's ambivalence on terrorism

America's ambivalence on terrorism

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

Chennai blasts: Is Tamil Nadu's politics of procrastination to blame?

Chennai blasts: Is Tamil Nadu's politics of procrastination to blame?

Rediff.com8 May 2014

How far did the existing air of permissiveness may have contributed to those like the Indian Mujahideen targeting Tamil Nadu for setting up base, is a question that the state's law and order machinery would have to ask itself, and stall them on the track and for good, says N Sathiya Moorthy

Kashmir: Relief of Rs 600 cr used to finance terror, says NIA

Kashmir: Relief of Rs 600 cr used to finance terror, says NIA

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The NIA says the Jammu and Kashmir Affectees Relief Fund Trust has in the last10 years collected huge sums of money which has been diverted to Pakistan based militant groups. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Mosul victim's wife: Don't want to collect husband's body

Mosul victim's wife: Don't want to collect husband's body

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Distraught with the news of her husband's death in Mosul, Dipali Tikadar now harbours just one wish: a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to seek a government job.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

'India-US relationship could get worse'

'India-US relationship could get worse'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'If we cannot conclude a trade deal, both sides are likely to take trade actions that will further impair our government-to-government ties.'

Clamour for ULFA-Govt talks getting louder

Clamour for ULFA-Govt talks getting louder

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

The militant outfit had withdrawn its call asking the people to boycott the 33rd Indian National Games.

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He said that if there are issues that need to be talked about, it is between India and Pakistan.

No interference in working of probe agencies: Rajnath

No interference in working of probe agencies: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 May 2016

"All our investigation agencies have full-fledged autonomy...There is no interference from our side or from the government's side," he said while interacting with reporters on the sidelines of a Border Security Force event in New Delhi.

PCB confirms! India won't play a bilateral series with Pakistan

PCB confirms! India won't play a bilateral series with Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed a bilateral series with India is not happening.

Cable operators banned again in J&K

Cable operators banned again in J&K

Rediff.com29 May 2007

The decision to impose a ban on entire cable network was taken after they (cable operators) failed to stop airing obscene channels as directed earlier.

Huge queues and angry fans mar the start of Rio Games

Huge queues and angry fans mar the start of Rio Games

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

The Rio Olympic Games got off to a shambolic start on Saturday as fans queued for hours at security checkpoints to enter venues, with some missing their events and many athletes competing in front of eerily empty stands. Games organisers apologised for dropping the ball on the first day of full competition, the morning after a dazzling opening ceremony, as iconic venues such as beach volleyball on the famed Copacabana beach saw only a few hundred spectators.

Davis Cup final will go ahead: ITF

Davis Cup final will go ahead: ITF

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The Davis Cup final between Belgium and Britain will go ahead despite Brussels being placed on maximum alert over the threat of an imminent attack, local organisers and the International Tennis Federation said on Monday.

Al-Badr disowns Mysore terror plotters

Al-Badr disowns Mysore terror plotters

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

"The police claim that the arrested persons are affiliated with Al-Badr. They have no association with the organisation," a caller introducing himself as Abu Atif Hijazi, spokesman of the outfit, said over phone to PTI in Srinagar.

PART II: The moments that defined 2014

PART II: The moments that defined 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. In this five-part series, rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.

EPS's Vanniyar sub-quota trick may become TN's sole poll issue

EPS's Vanniyar sub-quota trick may become TN's sole poll issue

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The sub-quota scheme may now lead to a ganging up of non-Vanniyars in individual constituencies against the Vanniyars just as in the past, such ganging up against SC-ST candidates was seen in the non-quota constituencies, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pakistan can't 'pick and choose' terror groups to go after: US

Pakistan can't 'pick and choose' terror groups to go after: US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The US also rejected 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's remarks that America and India have joined hands against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which runs through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The 2nd Kashmir roundtable: Open to all

The 2nd Kashmir roundtable: Open to all

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

The Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said organisations that missed the first roundtable, will be persuaded to attend the May round.

ISI behind northeast ultras' unification attempt: Assam DGP

ISI behind northeast ultras' unification attempt: Assam DGP

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Assam's new Director General of Police, Khagen Sarma on Friday said that Pakistan's spy agency Inter Services intelligence and other external forces are behind United Liberation Front of Asom (anti-talks) faction leader Paresh Baruah's efforts to form a common force comprising all northeastern insurgent groups to fight Indian security forces

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The explosion took place at a construction material dump in the Pan Bazar area when the four passersby, including a woman, were injured around 11.45 am, the sources said.

Congress panel led by Manmohan Singh begins Kashmir visit

Congress panel led by Manmohan Singh begins Kashmir visit

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

The party delegation is on a two-day visit to Kashmir to attend a series of meetings on the current situation in the valley.

Restrictions in Kashmir may be relaxed to facilitate Eid celebration

Restrictions in Kashmir may be relaxed to facilitate Eid celebration

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

However, it is immediately not clear whether the relaxation will be given fully or partially.

Historical temple in J&K opened after 18 years

Historical temple in J&K opened after 18 years

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

A yajna was also organised on the occasion. A large number of Kashmiri Pandits had come from Jammu and other migrant camps to pay obeisance at the temple.

Paris attack 'was vengeance for messenger of God', says Al Qaeda

Paris attack 'was vengeance for messenger of God', says Al Qaeda

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Al Qaeda in Yemen has claimed responsibility for the attack on the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, saying it was ordered by the Islamist militant group's leadership for insults to the Prophet Mohammad, according to a video posted on YouTube.

78 killed, 191 Kidnapped in Assam in Two Year Time

78 killed, 191 Kidnapped in Assam in Two Year Time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Altogether 78 persons were killed and 191 kidnapped by different insurgent outfits in Assam during the last two years when 20 security personnel were also killed, Minister Rockybul Hussain said on Monday in the assembly.

Worried parents, wife pray for Kutty's return

Worried parents, wife pray for Kutty's return

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Worried parents and wife pray for Kutty's early return

I am a Lashkar member, Pakistan MP discloses

I am a Lashkar member, Pakistan MP discloses

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

He added that he extends support to jihadi activists when they approach him.

Pakistan govt condemns protests as 'mutiny against state'

Pakistan govt condemns protests as 'mutiny against state'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Describing the protests as a "mutiny against Pakistan", the government on Tuesday turned to Parliament for support as demonstrators continued to put pressure on a defiant Nawaz Sharif to quit as prime minister.

8 HuJI terrorists to hang in Bangladesh for 2001 attack

8 HuJI terrorists to hang in Bangladesh for 2001 attack

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Eight Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami terrorists, including its chief, were sentenced to death by a Bangladeshi court on Monday for a 2001 bomb attack targeting Bengali new year celebrations that claimed 10 lives.

Assam violence toll rises to 78 as Adivasis seek revenge

Assam violence toll rises to 78 as Adivasis seek revenge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

The toll rose to 78 on Thursday in attacks by NDFB-S and retaliatory violence in lower Assam with Adivasis setting afire houses of Bodos as the backlash to Tuesday massacre continued for the second day.

Mehbooba: Gun offer no solutions, count on Modi to rectify 'mistakes'

Mehbooba: Gun offer no solutions, count on Modi to rectify 'mistakes'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

In her maiden Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Mehbooba made an emotional appeal to the youth indulging in violence, telling them not to be misled by the "vested interests" who want to keep Kashmir burning, and prevent the beautiful valley from turning into another Syria or Afghanistan.

LeT founder 'concerned' about Geelani's health

LeT founder 'concerned' about Geelani's health

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Saeed called Geelani in Jammu and Kashmir and "expressed his concern" over the health of the Hurriyat leader, the Jamaat-ud-Dawa, an organisation founded by Saeed and seen as the parent of the LeT, said in a release from Lahore.

Al Qaeda claims killing of US blogger Roy in Bangladesh

Al Qaeda claims killing of US blogger Roy in Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent has claimed responsibility for the murder of an American blogger Avijit Roy in Bangladesh.