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Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Police used batons and teargas shells to disperse the violent mob, but denied firing at them.

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese army

Scale-up battle preparedness, Xi tells Chinese army

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Xi ordered the military to think about worst-case scenarios, scale up training and battle preparedness, promptly and effectively deal with all sorts of complex situations and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, without mentioning any specific issues that posed a threat to the country.

Why Are These Children Being Bullied?

Why Are These Children Being Bullied?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The best thing we can pray for is that the courts give a quick judgment in favour of Fundamental Rights so that the government can worry about other things than what it will not let young women wear, hopes Aakar Patel.

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Soldier kills 20 in Thailand mall siege, shot dead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The alleged shooter, who carried an assault rifle, was a sergeant in the Thai military. He was clad in camouflage and a helmet during the rampage. The gunman wrote on his Facebook page earlier in the day that 'Death is inevitable for everyone'.

Galwan violence: Kolkata's Chinese wary of 1962 rerun

Galwan violence: Kolkata's Chinese wary of 1962 rerun

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The Chinese community in the city is one of the largest in the country and is apprehensive that the escalation of the conflict between the two Asian giants would hamper their lives and livelihood.

Cong holds nationwide protests over rising fuel prices

Cong holds nationwide protests over rising fuel prices

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The Congress took out marches and observed bandh at several places on Saturday to protest against rising fuel prices.

I shook his hand: French salesman on run-in with Charlie Hebdo suspect

I shook his hand: French salesman on run-in with Charlie Hebdo suspect

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Didier, a salesman at a printing press, didn't know a regular meeting with a client would turn the world's spotlight on his small industrial town of Dammartin-en-Goele, where France's most wanted men have been holed up since late Thursday evening.

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'The adversary will always exploit India's anti-national elements.'

'Delhi Chalo': What the farmers' protest is all about

'Delhi Chalo': What the farmers' protest is all about

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Thousands of farmers have reached the national capital on their tractor-trolleys and other vehicles, responding to the 'Delhi Chalo' call against the agri-marketing laws enacted at the Centre in September. On Saturday morning, it wasn't clear if they will agree to move to the Burari ground on the outskirts of the city, where police said they can continue with their protest. Many protesters were demanding a better venue in the centre of Delhi. Originally, the protest was meant to be on November 26 and 27.

Cops kicked us in private parts: Jamia girl students

Cops kicked us in private parts: Jamia girl students

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, around 20 injured students under the Jamia Coordination Committee narrated what they claimed were police brutalities. The students claimed over 50 of them received injuries on their chest, stomach and their private parts during the scuffle.

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Assam,Nagaland sign agreement to de-escalate situation at 2 locations

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Assam's longest border dispute is with Nagaland, which began since the creation of the state in 1963.

Don't shift border resolution goalpost: India envoy to China

Don't shift border resolution goalpost: India envoy to China

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

India has told China not to "shift goalposts" and "confuse" managing the border affairs and restoring peace at the frontiers with the larger issue of the resolution of the boundary question, which is dealt with by different designated mechanisms.

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The situation is now under control in the area, which is on the border between the Kolasib district of Mizoram and Cachar district of Assam.

India believes in peace but...: Prez's veiled message to China

India believes in peace but...: Prez's veiled message to China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'We are also capable of giving a befitting response to any attempt of aggression,' Kovind said.

No power can touch even an inch of India's land: Rajnath in Ladakh

No power can touch even an inch of India's land: Rajnath in Ladakh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Singh said if there is an attempt to hurt the self-respect of India, then it will not be tolerated and will be given a 'befitting reply'. "Whatever progress has been made in the talks, there should be a resolution of the matter. But to what extent it will be resolved, I cannot guarantee."

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

'China acting in contradiction to its agreements with India'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Over the last few weeks, bipartisan support for India against China has been increasing.

3 hostages, 1 gunman killed in Colorado shooting

3 hostages, 1 gunman killed in Colorado shooting

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

The United States city of Aurora, that was the scene of a movie theater massacre last year, was shaken again by a hostage crisis that ended with the death of four people, including the gunman.

SC issues notice to Ex-Kolkata top cop in Saradha case

SC issues notice to Ex-Kolkata top cop in Saradha case

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The Saradha group of companies allegedly duped lakhs of people to the tune of Rs 2,500 crore, promising higher rates of return on their investments.

Cyberattacks on Mumbai power continue!

Cyberattacks on Mumbai power continue!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'Hackers from China and UK were involved in the October 12 power outage,' Maharashtra power minister tells Rediff.com.

Govt okays 12 new SSB battalions for Nepal, Bhutan borders

Govt okays 12 new SSB battalions for Nepal, Bhutan borders

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The government has sanctioned a dozen fresh SSB battalions, comprising over 13,000 personnel for the Nepal and Bhutan borders guarding force, to "fortify" defences along these fronts including the tri-junction area in Sikkim that adjoins Bhutan and Tibet, officials said.

In PHOTOS: Kabul hotel siege ends, 19 killed

In PHOTOS: Kabul hotel siege ends, 19 killed

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

At least 10 people have been killed in a more than four-hour standoff between militants and police at a luxury hotel in Kabul, according to the Afghan police.

Paris: 18 freed, gunmen at large after store robbery

Paris: 18 freed, gunmen at large after store robbery

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The armed criminals are holding at least 10 hostages inside the Primark store at Villeneuve-la-Garenne near Paris

PHOTOS: Anger against China spills on to India's streets

PHOTOS: Anger against China spills on to India's streets

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

People took to the streets in New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jammu, Bhopal, Patna and other cities and set fire to the Chinese flag and photos of the neighbouring country's President Xi Jinping. Protesters urged the Modi government to ensure that martyrdom of the soldiers in the Galwan Valley did not go in vain.

How the government shutdown affects the daily life

How the government shutdown affects the daily life

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans came no closer to ending a standoff on Tuesday that has forced the first government shutdown in 17 years.

In first day of US shutdown, no sign how it will end

In first day of US shutdown, no sign how it will end

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

As police cordoned off landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and government agencies stopped cancer treatments and trade negotiations, Republicans in the House of Representatives moved to restore funding to national parks, veterans care and the District of Columbia.

Texas father kills 4 kids, two adults in domestic dispute

Texas father kills 4 kids, two adults in domestic dispute

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

A man opened fire at a suburban home in Houston on Thursday, killing four of his children as well as two adults and then surrendered to the police following a lengthy standoff in an incident that authorities say was triggered by a domestic dispute.

Ready to die as martyrs: Holed up Charlie Hebdo killers

Ready to die as martyrs: Holed up Charlie Hebdo killers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

"We are ready to die as martyrs," the Charlie Hebdo killers have reportedly said after they seized a hostage and are now holed up on an industrial estate near a Paris airport, at Dammartin-en-Goele, north-east of the capital, where they are surrounded by dozens of armed police.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

Anxiety in Kashmir as govt orders stocking up of LPG for 2 months

Anxiety in Kashmir as govt orders stocking up of LPG for 2 months

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Describing the order as a "matter most urgent", the director asked the oil marketing companies to make adequate stocks of LPG which can last up to two months both at bottling plants as well as godowns.

To counter China's buildup, India to move ITBP command to Leh

To counter China's buildup, India to move ITBP command to Leh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Having the ITBP and the Army at the same operational location will resolve these issues as well, the sources said.

'It is important for India to prepare for war'

'It is important for India to prepare for war'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

'It will be a repeated folly to ever think that China will not attack us.'

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

He said both sides reaffirmed to sincerely work towards complete disengagement of the troops along the LAC.

Followers move out of Rampal's ashram in MP

Followers move out of Rampal's ashram in MP

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

With the arrest of controversial godman Rampal in Haryana on Wednesday, his under-construction ashram in Betul in Madhya Pradesh wore a deserted look as some of the followers left the place.

Ex-Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar gets bail

Ex-Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar gets bail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench said this is not an appropriate case for custodial interrogation of the petitioner.

Dallas shooter taunted, laughed, sang during stand-off with cops

Dallas shooter taunted, laughed, sang during stand-off with cops

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Johnson, who was apparently wounded in a shootout with police, wrote the letters "RB" and other markings.

'Operation to arrest Rampal cost over Rs 26 crore'

'Operation to arrest Rampal cost over Rs 26 crore'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The massive operation to locate and arrest controversial 'godman' Rampal cost the exchequer over Rs 26 crore, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was told on Friday.

IAF's strong posturing at LAC lessened China threat: Bhaduria

IAF's strong posturing at LAC lessened China threat: Bhaduria

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The IAF has deployed almost all its frontline fighter jets like Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar and Mirage 2000 aircraft in the key frontier air bases in eastern Ladakh and elsewhere along the Line of Actual Control.

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The protests were triggered by the two attacks on their colleagues.

31 Rohingyas stranded on Indo-Bangla border handed over to cops

31 Rohingyas stranded on Indo-Bangla border handed over to cops

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The situation had led to a blame game between the Border Security Force and its counterpart -- Border Guards Bangladesh -- with the two sides accusing each other of pushing them into their territories.

Cash, guns, bullet-proof jackets found at godman Rampal's ashram

Cash, guns, bullet-proof jackets found at godman Rampal's ashram

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Cash, weapons, bullet-proof jackets and commando dresses were on Sunday found even as lockers were opened at arrested godman Rampal's Satlok Ashram, where he was taken by the police for the first time since his arrest on November 19.