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Muslim protest against Ritambhara's visit to UK temple turns violent, 1 held

Muslim protest against Ritambhara's visit to UK temple turns violent, 1 held

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Videos of Tuesday's protest outside Durga Bhawan temple on Spon Lane in Smethwick area of the West Midlands city were circulating on social media overnight, with groups of masked men seen shouting and hurling items. Police officers could be seen holding and pulling some of these masked men trying to scale the temple fence.

Haqqani leader accused of Indian embassy attack shot dead

Haqqani leader accused of Indian embassy attack shot dead

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The son of the chief of the Haqqani terror network, blamed for attacks on US forces and the Indian Embassy in Kabul, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the Pakistani capital, leaders of the group said on Monday

Tripura Violence SM posts: SC lawyers slapped with UAPA

Tripura Violence SM posts: SC lawyers slapped with UAPA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The Tripura police have registered a case against four Supreme Court lawyers under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly promoting communal disharmony with their social media posts about the recent violence targeting Muslims

'Rahul Gandhi is creating a bad image in the eyes of the public for Savarkar'

'Rahul Gandhi is creating a bad image in the eyes of the public for Savarkar'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'The Opposition thinks since the ruling party is following Savarkar's Hindutva philosophy, they want to regain their lost political mileage (by attacking Savarkar).' 'By doing so, they think they will get their power back.'

After Nuh, Can Khattar Win Third Term?

After Nuh, Can Khattar Win Third Term?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

If the CM can steer the BJP into forming a government for a third term, he will have achieved a unique place in the party's history -- Mewat notwithstanding.

Peshawar attack: Pakistan's 9/11 moment?

Peshawar attack: Pakistan's 9/11 moment?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Pakistan faces a challenge largely of its own creation and only political processes can correct it, argues Raza Rumi.

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Hamas is going to be prepared. There will be booby traps and tunnels; it's going to be door to door fighting.'

Is Nitish's hold over administration slipping?

Is Nitish's hold over administration slipping?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

This is the first time after Nitish Kumar dumped the BJP in August 2022 that violence has broken out across the state, reports M I Khan.

Fresh violence in Lanka as Muslim-owned restaurant attacked

Fresh violence in Lanka as Muslim-owned restaurant attacked

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Tensions remain high across Sri Lanka after the violence broke out following the death of a man from the mainly Buddhist Sinhalese majority last week.

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Accused circulated a video of themselves confessing to the killing and threatened to take PM Modi's life

CRPF jawan, civilian killed in J-K, 3-yr-old rescued

CRPF jawan, civilian killed in J-K, 3-yr-old rescued

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The terrorists opened firing on a naka party of security forces in Sopore, resulting in injuries to three CRPF jawans and a civilian, the officials said.

On the table before Modi-Biden: Closer defence, tech ties

On the table before Modi-Biden: Closer defence, tech ties

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Stepping up defence cooperation, India and the US are poised to unveil a roadmap for industries in the sector to partner closely in co-production, co-development and maintaining supply change during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US beginning June 21.

Gurdwara attack: Police received info about plans weeks before

Gurdwara attack: Police received info about plans weeks before

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The German police had received information about plans to carry out a bomb attack on a gurdwara in Essen by a group of teenagers from one of the suspects' mother some weeks before an explosive was detonated there, media reports have claimed.

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'The district administration failed and it was a very costly failure.'

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

'Yogi Adityanath fled from Ayodhya'

'Yogi Adityanath fled from Ayodhya'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'Sarkar jo bhi gana gaye, is bar sarkar paltegi'

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

In terms of plot, Season 4 matches Season 1. It is grim, fast-paced and engaging, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

'Saw people drop dead in front of me: NZ witnesses recount horror

'Saw people drop dead in front of me: NZ witnesses recount horror

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

At least 49 people have been killed in terror attacks at two New Zealand mosques on Friday. The shootings at Linwood Masjid Mosque and Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch took place during Friday prayers. Describing the horrific attacks, eyewitnesses said that they saw blood and bodies everywhere.

2 more held in Kerala RSS leader's murder case, total arrests reach 11

2 more held in Kerala RSS leader's murder case, total arrests reach 11

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

ADGP (Law and Order) Vijay Sakhare told PTI that the police have also taken into custody a person suspected to be involved in the killing of RSS leader Sanjith in the district in November last year.

Heavy police deployment to continue in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Heavy police deployment to continue in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri on Saturday, in which eight police personnel and a local resident got injured.

47 killed in Karachi terror attack, pamphlet claims IS role

47 killed in Karachi terror attack, pamphlet claims IS role

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Kalashnikov-wielding terrorists in police uniforms on Wednesday gunned down 47 Shia Ismaili Muslims, including 16 women, shooting them in the head as they attacked their bus in Pakistan's volatile Karachi city in the latest sectarian violence claimed by the dreaded Islamic State terror group.

Pakistan dominate after Imam hundred against Australia

Pakistan dominate after Imam hundred against Australia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Imam-ul-Haq hit a memorable first Test century on Friday and led Pakistan to a commanding 245-1 in its first home Test against Aus in 24 years

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

In a brutal attack, two Palestinians wielding axes, knives and guns, on Tuesday killed at least four Israeli worshippers in a Jewish synagogue and a seminary and injured another eight, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to vow a "harsh response" to the murders.

NIA makes another arrest in Udhampur attack case

NIA makes another arrest in Udhampur attack case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In yet another arrest in the Udhampur attack, National Investigation Agency on Tuesday booked an alleged overground worker of banned LeT outfit who had transported four terrorists from one place in Kashmir to another after they infiltrated into the Valley.

Third suspect admits role in Gurudwara attack in Germany

Third suspect admits role in Gurudwara attack in Germany

Rediff.com7 May 2016

During interrogation, 17-year-old Tolga did not reveal the background or motive for targeting the Sikh temple, which hosted a wedding ceremony attended by over 200 guests.

Police arrest 4 PFI-SDPI workers for RSS leader's murder in Kerala

Police arrest 4 PFI-SDPI workers for RSS leader's murder in Kerala

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The senior police officer said the four, after interrogation, revealed their roles and that the police now knows all the participants, conspirators and collaborators involved in the killing of the RSS leader.

Pak terrorist killed near Hazratbal shrine

Pak terrorist killed near Hazratbal shrine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'His (the Pakistani terrorist's) aim was to enter the mosque, engage with the security forces, stir religious sentiments of the people and create a law and order problem. But we will not let them to succeed in that.'

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Ayman-al-Zawahiri, from eye surgeon to most wanted terrorist

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Zawahiri served three years as a surgeon in the Egyptian Army, but his journey from an eye surgeon to becoming a most wanted global terrorist started after he met Laden in 1986, and joined Laden as his personal advisor and physician.

'We were lucky not to be caught in crossfire': Narrow escape for Bangladesh players

'We were lucky not to be caught in crossfire': Narrow escape for Bangladesh players

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The Bangladesh team, which was scheduled to play in the third and final Test against New Zealand starting in Christchurch on Saturday, was on its way to the mosque, one of two sites of the shooting attack that killed at least 49 people.

Football Extras: FA to pay tribute to Christchurch attack victims

Football Extras: FA to pay tribute to Christchurch attack victims

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

20 killed in militant attack in Pakistan

20 killed in militant attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

At least 20 people were feared killed and 30 others wounded when suspected militants hurled hand-grenades and fired on people offering prayers in a mosque in northwestern Pakistan late on Wednesday night. The village in Miskene area, where the carnage took place, is near the Afghan border in lower Dir town and has recorded the presence of militants.

'The attack runs counter to the culture of Kashmir'

'The attack runs counter to the culture of Kashmir'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'The spirit of religious faith in Kashmir is inclusive.' 'There an inclusiveness of Islam in Kashmir.' 'An ordinary Kashmiri can be a political fundamentalist, but he can never be a religious fundamentalist.'

'The Kashmir Files' creates row in New Zealand

'The Kashmir Files' creates row in New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Since its release, the film has sparked a debate among the various political parties of India as well as the audiences.

UK's India-origin home secretary visits Leicester, assures full force of law

UK's India-origin home secretary visits Leicester, assures full force of law

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has met with local police officers and Hindu and Muslim community leaders in Leicester and assured them that thugs behind the recent violent clashes would face the full force of the law.

'Taliban not involved in Kashmir violence'

'Taliban not involved in Kashmir violence'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'It was always anticipated that the return of the Taliban would embolden armed Islamists including anti-India groups like the Lashkar and Jaish.'

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The event will be marked by prayers to Lord Shiva at the Kuber Tila shrine on the Ram Janmabhoomi site, allocated for the temple in a historic Supreme Court verdict last November.

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'

What we can learn from the London terror attack

What we can learn from the London terror attack

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Are we creating videos that can flick on the jihadi switch, asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Kolkata, Howrah turn warzone as BJP march to secretariat turns violent

Kolkata, Howrah turn warzone as BJP march to secretariat turns violent

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Roads around the 19th century iconic Howrah Station resembled a battleground on Tuesday, with brickbats aimed at police personnel flying thick and fast, and drenched protesters hit by water cannons limping to the safety of nearby alleyways and shops.