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Rajouri Army camp attack: 1 more soldier dies, toll rises to 5

Rajouri Army camp attack: 1 more soldier dies, toll rises to 5

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

On August 11, two terrorists had attacked an army camp in Rajouri killing four soldiers in a pre-dawn suicide strike that marked the return of 'fidayeen' to Jammu and Kashmir after more than three years.

Army captain, JCO killed in accidental grenade blast in J-K

Army captain, JCO killed in accidental grenade blast in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

An army captain and a junior commissioned officer (JCO) were killed in an accidental grenade blast along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said on Monday.

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

"Bapu, I am here today not as a Prime Minister, but as a Hindu," said Sunak, opening his address at the gathering.

Windfall profit tax on domestic crude cut

Windfall profit tax on domestic crude cut

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The government on Friday cut the windfall profit tax on locally produced crude oil in line with a fall in international rates, and reduced the levy on export of diesel and jet fuel (ATF). At the fifth fortnightly review, the government reduced tax on domestically-produced crude oil to Rs 10,500 per tonne from Rs 13,300 per tonne. The levy on the export of diesel was reduced to Rs 10 per litre from Rs 13.5. Also, the tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) exports was cut to Rs 5 a litre from Rs 9 with effect from September 17, according to a finance ministry notification issued late Friday night.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Lights back as Chandigarh power dept workers call off strike

Lights back as Chandigarh power dept workers call off strike

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Protesting employees of the city electricity department on Wednesday evening called off their strike while power supply has also been restored in the most parts of the city.

A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror

A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Recounting the fear and shock following the derailment of the Rajdhani Express, passengers of the New Delhi-Dibrugarh train on Wednesday said it was a "night to forget".

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23.

2 BSF jawans attacked by Bangladeshi villagers along border

2 BSF jawans attacked by Bangladeshi villagers along border

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The spokesperson said the attackers fled to Bangladesh after snatching the weapons of the troops.

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life. And that is what makes 2018's Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

Guardiola defends Rooney over late-night socialising

Guardiola defends Rooney over late-night socialising

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Pep Guardiola became the latest high-profile Premier League manager to defend Wayne Rooney on Friday after the England captain apologised following the release of pictures of him socialising in the early hours while on international duty.

J-K court rejects closure report in 17-year-old soldier's murder cas

J-K court rejects closure report in 17-year-old soldier's murder cas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Judicial magistrate, first class, Banihal, Manmohan Kumar also directed the superintendent of police, Ramban to monitor the investigation in the case and conclude it within a period of three months.

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

'Mother Teresa must have been God incarnate'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'When one was with Mother, one realised you were with somebody who was the nearest person to God.' 'She must have been God incarnate.'

Bajrang Dal activists stop Ranbir-Alia from offering prayers at MP temple

Bajrang Dal activists stop Ranbir-Alia from offering prayers at MP temple

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Confirming the incident, a Mahakal police station official said they resorted to cane-charge to disperse the protesters.

No let up in monsoon fury in Himachal, death toll rises to 18; 300 stranded

No let up in monsoon fury in Himachal, death toll rises to 18; 300 stranded

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said efforts are on to rescue the 300 stranded people, and they could be airlifted as the weather clears. Power and water supply has been snapped in several areas.

AI Express to stop full night operations

AI Express to stop full night operations

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

AI Express operates 195 weekly flights, mostly from Kerala.

Nitish in Delhi, Tejashwi goes on surprise midnight checks of govt hospitals

Nitish in Delhi, Tejashwi goes on surprise midnight checks of govt hospitals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Doctors at government hospitals in the Bihar capital were left in a daze when they realised that a young man knocking at their doors past midnight was none other than Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav.

'Where do I go now even if I want to return?'

'Where do I go now even if I want to return?'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

What shocked Kan was the news that a prominent personality in his neighbourhood led the ransacking of his house and its torching later.

'Where's time for marriage': SC to techie couple seeking divorce

'Where's time for marriage': SC to techie couple seeking divorce

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court has told a couple, who are software engineers seeking divorce, why don't they give a second chance to the marriage as both of them were not able to devote time to their union.

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Rediff.com6 May 2023

His elder brother Om Prakash Chettri, who recently retired from the Army, said Siddhant was passionate only about serving the nation.

Punjab police expands search for Amritpal to deras in Hoshiarpur

Punjab police expands search for Amritpal to deras in Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Punjab Police expanded their search for Amritpal Singh on Friday to 'deras' and other possible hideouts of the fugitive preacher in Hoshiarpur district, where some suspects had abandoned their car following a chase three days ago.

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Here are some of the controversies, which cast a shadow on Indian sport as the athletes prepared for the Asian Games.

'Trapped workers played cricket'

'Trapped workers played cricket'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I decided to send a bat and a ball which was smaller in size so that it shouldn't get stuck in the pipe. And with that, they had a little good time.'

Democracy will collapse, if...: Justice Srikrishna

Democracy will collapse, if...: Justice Srikrishna

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Two professions have to be necessarily independent, a judge and a journalist. If they falter, democracy collapses,

Vasundhara Raje refused to topple my govt in 2020: Gehlot

Vasundhara Raje refused to topple my govt in 2020: Gehlot

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Raje however, said that "Gehlot's 'praises' is a big conspiracy" against her.

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Amritpal Singh still on run, manhunt on to nab him: Police

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

During their state-wide operation, police seized one .315 bore rifle, seven 12 bore rifles, one revolver, and 373 live cartridges of different caliber, they said.

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Anderson wouldn't turn down vice-captaincy duties

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Anderson said he would be ready to fill the role of Joe Root's deputy if needed

FIR filed in Morbi bridge crash against govt agencies for culpable homicide

FIR filed in Morbi bridge crash against govt agencies for culpable homicide

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The police have registered an FIR on charges of culpable homicide against agencies given the task of maintenance and operation of the bridge in Gujarat's Morbi city which collapsed, killing 134 people, officials said on Monday.

Shahrukh called me at 2 am: Himanta after 'who's SRK' remark

Shahrukh called me at 2 am: Himanta after 'who's SRK' remark

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Sarma assured the actor that his government will enquire about the demonstration against the movie and ensure that "no such untoward incidents" would occur again.

Hunt for Amritpal Singh continues; his uncle, driver surrender

Hunt for Amritpal Singh continues; his uncle, driver surrender

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The state police has so far arrested 112 supporters of Amritpal.

Ready to transfer Palghar lynching case to CBI, Maharashtra tells SC

Ready to transfer Palghar lynching case to CBI, Maharashtra tells SC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The pleas sought a CBI or a court-monitored Special Investigation Team probe in the incident that took place in the Palghar district in April 2020.

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.

Video showing Amritpal Singh's aide in Punjab 'dera' surfaces

Video showing Amritpal Singh's aide in Punjab 'dera' surfaces

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The radical preacher has been on the run since a police crackdown on his outfit Waris Punjab De on March 18. He has, however, appeared in two purported videos and an audio clip released on social media in the past few days.

Hardik Pandya clarifies over 5 cr watch seizure by customs

Hardik Pandya clarifies over 5 cr watch seizure by customs

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

According to reports on Monday, customs officials had seized two watches worth 5 crore from Hardik on his arrival from Dubai as he did not possess invoices for the items purchased and did not declare them at the Customs.

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

However, no casualty was reported in the blast that took place late on Sunday night in front of Triveni gate of the cantonment.

F1: Hamilton exempted from media duties; 300 milestone for Raikkonen

F1: Hamilton exempted from media duties; 300 milestone for Raikkonen

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Formula One said a tribute was in the works, with details to be confirmed. A minute's silence is likely before the race.

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 134th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts incidents where the first prime minister showed exemplary courage, bravery and integrity.

Bhopal jailbreak: Who asked Ramashankar Yadav to change his shift?

Bhopal jailbreak: Who asked Ramashankar Yadav to change his shift?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Soniya Yadav, slain policeman Ramashankar Yadav's daughter, reveals to Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore that her father was not supposed to be on duty that fateful night when he was killed in the Bhopal Central Jail.

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

'Why was the police car not taken up to the hospital doorstep?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Where was the armed police?' 'Did you see armed constables around him?' 'There was deep negligence by the UP police and this was a deep conspiracy.'