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China has deployed over 20,000 troops along LAC

China has deployed over 20,000 troops along LAC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Sources said that even though India and China have been talking at the diplomatic and the military level for over six weeks now, there has been no thinning down in troop numbers or equipment by the Chinese side on this front.

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The latest case of 'love jihad' concerns a Christian woman from Kochi, who left her husband and married the driver of a school bus. She was later arrested for allegedly supplying SIM cards to Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Thadiyantavide Nazir, who is currently in prison.

Pace bowling remains a concern for Pak skipper Hafeez

Pace bowling remains a concern for Pak skipper Hafeez

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Despite making the Super Eights of the ICC World Twenty20 with a clinical win over Bangladesh, Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez conceded that there is still room for improvement in the pace bowling department.

Feeding a revolution: Sustaining the farmers' fight in streets

Feeding a revolution: Sustaining the farmers' fight in streets

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Community kitchens punctuate the sea of farmers who have descended on the site and are in no mood to relent or retreat until their demands are met by the Centre.

COVID-19 cases in India top 20,000; toll reaches 652

COVID-19 cases in India top 20,000; toll reaches 652

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 15,859. While 3,959 people have been cured and discharged, and one patient has migrated, the ministry said.

'Good' Taliban orders 'bad' Taliban out of their area

'Good' Taliban orders 'bad' Taliban out of their area

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Tension prevails in South Waziristan, after a jirga (assembly of elders) of the dominant Wazir tribe set December 5 as a deadline for Mehsud tribesmen, who live as refugees, to vacate the area. But the Mehsuds are in no mood to yield. Tahir Ali reports

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.

Exhibition T20: Pakistan XI beat World XI by 84 runs

Exhibition T20: Pakistan XI beat World XI by 84 runs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Pakistan All Star XI demolished International World XI by 84 runs in a Twenty20 exhibition match at the National Stadium here that marked the return of international cricket in the country after a hiatus of more than three years.

PDP MP's house attacked, 2 security guards injured

PDP MP's house attacked, 2 security guards injured

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

A group of several hundred people pelted stones at the house of PDP MP Nazir Ahmad Laway and injured two security guards, a police officer said.

US drone strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

US drone strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

At least 15 militants, including two Taliban commanders, were killed when US drones struck twice in the restive South Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan on Tuesday.

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The government said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as "fake" social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month.

Saeed serves legal notices on journos; seeks Rs 10 crore

Saeed serves legal notices on journos; seeks Rs 10 crore

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has served legal notices on two Pakistani journalists for allegedly concocting a report about his secret meeting with United States Ambassador Cameron Munter, seeking Rs 10 crore as damages.

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Nazir Karigar, 64, who claimed he paid the bribe to supply a facial-recognition security system to Air India has reportedly been charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, a law that prohibits the payment of bribes abroad

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Indo-Canadian businessman claims he bribed Praful Patel

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Nazir Karigar, an Ottawa-based Indo-Canadian entrepreneur, claimed to have bribed India's Minister of Heavy Industries in 2005, to get a $100 million contract for his company CryptoMetric, says a report in The Globe and the Mail.

Bangalore serial blast case: SC grants interim bail to Madani

Bangalore serial blast case: SC grants interim bail to Madani

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday granted one-month bail to Abdul Nazir Madani, prime accused in 2008 Bangalore serial bomb blast case, on health ground.

British peer who put bounty on Obama sacked

British peer who put bounty on Obama sacked

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The Pakistani Express Tribune said that Ahmed put up the bounty in retaliation of the US reward for the capture of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed.

VIDEO: This 'One Pound Fish' song may beat Gangnam style

VIDEO: This 'One Pound Fish' song may beat Gangnam style

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

A Pakistani fish seller in the UK may soon be as popular as Gangnam Style star Psy, with his catchy song to attract customers notching up more than 3.6 million views on Youtube and landing him a record music deal.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

Option of an early election in Pakistan is open: Gilani

Option of an early election in Pakistan is open: Gilani

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said the option of an early general election "is open" but political elements wanting polls ahead of schedule would have to take up the issue with him after the budget session of Parliament in May.

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

Is Lashkar training women for suicide bombings in India?

Is Lashkar training women for suicide bombings in India?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

According to a military intelligence report, it appears that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba is readying itself to carry out an all-women attack in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Pakistan's border most DANGEROUS place in the world: US

Pakistan's border most DANGEROUS place in the world: US

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Pakistan's border region remains the most dangerous place in the world and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas remains the epicentre of the world's worst of global jihad, a top Pentagon official has said.

No compromise on territorial integrity: India to China

No compromise on territorial integrity: India to China

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Senior commanders of the two armies held intense negotiations for nearly 11 hours on Sunday at a designated meeting point in Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control.

Dileep in Vellaripravinte Changathi

Dileep in Vellaripravinte Changathi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The film takes us back to the era of filmmaking in the 1960s.

No compromise on India's sovereignty: Shringla amid standoff

No compromise on India's sovereignty: Shringla amid standoff

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

He also said it was important that even during the difficult moments of this "crisis" India has been communicating and engaging with China.

Jayaram plays a yesteryear hero in Nayika

Jayaram plays a yesteryear hero in Nayika

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Malayalam cinema.

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

'Masks definitely are not 100 percent effective'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'They should always be used in combination with social distancing and washing and other recommendations.'

One dead, two policemen injured in militant attack in Kashmir

One dead, two policemen injured in militant attack in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Two cops and a civilian were killed in another militant ambush on the Jammu Srinagar highway near Pampore in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Wednesday evening.

COVID-19: UN, WHO praise India for its lockdown

COVID-19: UN, WHO praise India for its lockdown

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

In an attempt to stem the spread of coronavirus in India, Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday announced a nationwide lockdown for three weeks.

A piece of Kashmir in suburban Mumbai

A piece of Kashmir in suburban Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

Kashmir Klicks, an exhibition that will be unveiled at Mumbai on Sunday, will document stories of hope, survival and resilience from the Valley.

India displays military might at R-Day parade

India displays military might at R-Day parade

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The parade began after President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the Ashoka Chakra -- India's highest peacetime gallantry award -- to Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, a militant-turned-soldier who laid down his life fighting a group of terrorists in Shopian in Kashmir in November.

Ashwin, Rahane's big chance to make ODI comeback

Ashwin, Rahane's big chance to make ODI comeback

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Teenage sensation Prithvi Shaw, who made a successful Test debut against the West Indies, will play for India 'A' captained by Dinesh Karthik.

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

How companies deal with coronavirus panic

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Employees asked to work from home... cancelled travel plans... curtailed meetings... Caution and precaution dominate Corporate India's response to Covid-19.

SHO, guard injured in terrorist attack in Srinagar

SHO, guard injured in terrorist attack in Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

A station house officer and his bodyguard were shot at and injured by terrorists in the Batmaloo area of Srinagar on Tuesday evening.

First Look: Asif Ali's Asuravithu

First Look: Asif Ali's Asuravithu

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

The movie is based on award winner M T Vasudevan Nair's novel.

Pak files chargesheet against American Jihadis

Pak files chargesheet against American Jihadis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The Pakistani police on Tuesday submitted a chargesheet against five American Muslims who were arrested last year for alleged terror links and plotting attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan.The challan or chargesheet was submitted in the anti-terrorism court, following which Special Judge Mian Anwar Nazir adjourned the case till March 10. The chargesheet accused the Americans of plotting terrorist attacks, criminal conspiracy and involvement in fund-raising for terrorist acts.

Does this MLA deserve 'Y' security cover?

Does this MLA deserve 'Y' security cover?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

A Bharatiya Janata Party legislator in Uttar Pradesh assembly on Tuesday demanded 'Y' security cover for legislator Suresh Rana, accused of inciting Muzaffarnagar riots, citing security threat to him.

India Post turns lifesaver during COVID-19

India Post turns lifesaver during COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The world's largest postal service is stepping in to help deliver lifesaving medicines during a countrywide lockdown aimed at tackling the coronavirus pandemic.

On Diwali, India will grant medical visa in all deserving cases: Swaraj

On Diwali, India will grant medical visa in all deserving cases: Swaraj

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Swaraj has been taking a sympathetic approach in granting medical visas to Pakistani nationals.

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The chief minister said the Delhi government was implementing from November 19 its decision to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients.